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Nikoli’s KitchenLooking Toward the FutureHello everyone and WELCOME BACK to Nikoli's Kitchen! In this episode, we get real. I talk about the future of the show and some of the struggles I've been having.
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...2023-05-3138 minNikoli’s KitchenOvernight Waffles and Weight Loss Success!Welcome back to another brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this episode I'm reporting on the outcome of my recent doctor's appointment and we're talking about making overnight Belgian waffles!
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1-1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c almond flour
2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
2 eggs
1/2 c unsalted butter (melted)
2 T honey
1 t pure vanilla extract
1 to 1-1/2 c milk**
1 t yeast
** To make buttermilk waffles, replace this with 1-1/2 to 2 c buttermilk.
** Replace 1/4 c milk with 1/4 c s...2023-03-2932 minNikoli’s KitchenAccountability Check-in, March 2023Hello and welcome back to another brand new Nikoli's Kitchen! No featured recipe today as I'll catch you up on how I've been doing in the month since I last recorded, including checking in with accountability for counting calories and working toward my goals.
Please head to the Livestream for the Cure YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@livestreamforthecure and check out all of the amazing content from years past! New content is dropping DAILY!
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Subscribe o...2023-03-1526 minNikoli’s KitchenSeason Premiere - Anger & AccountabilityHello and welcome to season FIVE of Nikoli's Kitchen everyone! This week, no featured recipe- in fact, you'll find many episodes going forward will be missing them. The format of the show is changing. It will be singularly focused week to week on a single topic, like you're sitting down with me in the kitchen, maybe while we're eating, maybe while we're cooking, and like I'm just telling you what's going on in my life. I hope that you enjoy!
In today's season five premiere, I talk about my struggles with weight loss, and get a little f...2023-02-2230 minNikoli’s KitchenButtermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich & How You Talk to Yourself MATTERS!Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week, I'm making the most glorious sandwich ever to make it between two halves of a brioche bun with this incredible fried chicken sandwich topped with a whipped hot honey butter. Also... how you talk to yourself matters.
This month's charity stream will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Tune in Sept 28th at 5 PM EST at https://twitch.tv/nikoliskitchen for games, food, and fun as we stream to raise money and awareness for AFSP.
Featured Recipe for...2022-09-2132 minNikoli’s KitchenCrispy Chicken Ramen & Are You Living... or Surviving?Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week, we're talking about surviving versus living and in the back half of the show, I talk about making homemade ramen from scratch!
This month's charity stream will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Tune in Sept 28th at 5 PM EST at https://twitch.tv/nikoliskitchen for games, food, and fun as we stream to raise money and awareness for AFSP.
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~| The most important thing I can note here is PREP, PREP...2022-09-1437 minNikoli’s KitchenCreamy Parmesan Pasta & Living Life for OthersHello and welcome back to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's episode I follow up on my progress from two weeks ago of living an intentional life, and about a quick pasta dish inspired by my love of leftovers, which I don't talk about enough on the show.
In positivity, spurred by current events, I talk about living life for others and why I find it so frustrating that so many only seem to care about themselves. Thank you so much for listening!
Featured Recipe for this Episode...2022-09-0729 minNikoli’s KitchenLiving an Intentional LifeHello everyone and welcome back to another brand new Nikoli's Kitchen! For the first time ever, no featured recipe this week, and the format is shaking up a bit. In the first half of the show I talk about some of the stuff I've been cooking up in the kitchen lately, and then in the back half, I talk about some inspiration I found from the Imp & Skizz Podcast about going for what you want. Thank you all so much for listening!
Tune in to the Imp & Skizz Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imp-and-skizz-podcast...2022-08-2439 minNikoli’s KitchenEvery Perspective Matters & Winging it, Asian StyleHello everyone and welcome back to a brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week, I talk about a dish I prepared two ways, inspired to make something stir-fry or maybe lo mein-adjacent. I talk about where I feel each succeeded and failed.
Up top in positivity, I talk about the passing of TinFoil Chef, a content creator and Minecrafter that I was a big fan of, and that turns into a discussion about every perspective mattering so much. Thank you so much for listening!
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Original V...2022-08-1735 minNikoli’s KitchenCreamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Scallops & ShrimpHello everyone and welcome back to another brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week I'm talking about this absolutely amazing and fresh lemon garlic pasta dish stuffed with scallops and shrimp! With every element freshly made, this is one bite that you have to taste to believe. I also talk about resetting for the day and focusing on making the world a better place.
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Homemade Pasta
1/2 c semolina flour
1/3 c + 2 T all-purpose flour
4 egg yolks
1-1/2 T olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 c w...2022-08-1034 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies!Hello and welcome everyone to a new Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! Unfortunately I've been working 50+ hours the last couple weeks and I'm in training, so my free time is exceptionally limited right now, so I couldn't get a new episode out. However I didn't want you to miss out on new content, so I put together this Quick Bite based on these melt-in-your-mouth amazing peanut butter cookies made with almond flour, so they're gluten-free! Check them out and let me know what you think!
This recipe is based on a recipe from Virginia Hernandez f...2022-08-0308 minNikoli’s KitchenQuesabirria (Tacos de Birria) & PerceptionHi and welcome back to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show, inspired by a stop in Erie on our way home from a vacation to Cincinnati, I am making quesabirria for the first time ever! These delectable tacos are packed with INCREDIBLE flavor! I also share some thoughts as I finish another circuit around the sun on my 42nd birthday. Thank you so much for listening!
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Birria
3 lbs chuck roast
2 lbs short rib
Salt, pepper, smoked paprika (for seasoning y...2022-07-2733 minNikoli’s KitchenBourbon Cherry Maple Syrup... Playing with FIRE!Hello everyone and welcome back to another brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week, a photo from my memories pops up and reminds me how precious time is, and how important living every day to the fullest is. Then on the back half of that, I play with fire, literally, as I cook down some cherries in bourbon to make a decadent syrup.
Check out the YouTube short showing me making this syrup at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Qf5pO9l1k!
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...2022-07-1334 minNikoli’s KitchenSeason Premiere - Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Fail!Welcome back everyone to SEASON FOUR of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week we're talking about under-baked strawberry rhubarb pie and about beating myself up a lot in the preceding weeks. The journey continues. Growth never ends. Stop the cycle of negativity and stop beating yourself up for not achieving 100% of everything every single day. And thank you so much for listening!
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Crust (makes two)
3 c all-purpose flour
1/3 c shortening, cut into small cubes and frozen
10 T butter, cut into small cubes and frozen
1-1/2 t...2022-07-0633 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Orange Sweet Chili SauceHello everyone and welcome to another new Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! Today we're talking about this beautiful orange sweet chili sauce that will light up any Asian dish with a citrusy umami blast of flavor. While I didn't make it as well as I'd hoped, I'm definitely still learning and growing. Thank you so much for listening!
Season four begins July 6th! I am really excited to kick off the next full season of Nikoli's Kitchen, and especially excited now that (with big thanks to Brendan of Unchefed) I feel like I've cracked the c...2022-06-2910 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein BitesHello everyone and welcome back to another quick bite here from Nikoli's Kitchen! Today I decided to throw together some chocolate protein bites with quick oats as a quick calorie- and protein-dense snack. We'll also jump into a small positivity segment and reset ourselves for the day.
Season four begins July 6th! I am really excited to kick off the next full season of Nikoli's Kitchen, and especially excited now that (with big thanks to Brendan of Unchefed) I feel like I've cracked the code on the food segments of the show. The show won't b...2022-06-2215 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Tomato Zucchini Salad w/ Mozzarella PearlsCW/TW: In this episode I talk about suicide and death. If you're struggling right now, I promise you, you're not alone. Please reach out and talk to someone today. In the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. If you're not in the U.S., there are resources in your country that can help you. Please don't ever give up, no matter what. You are not alone.
This month's patreon donation (with a match from me) was made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Learn more about AFSP and m...2022-06-1510 minNikoli’s KitchenGlazed Donuts FROM SCRATCH and Life Needs EditingHi everyone and welcome back to Nikoli's Kitchen! This week is your first mid-season episode, and though I fully intended it to be shorter, I just missed being on the mic so much and I had some things to get out. In the first half of the show I'll talk about being on a plateau and overwhelming myself too much, and then in the back half we talk about the glazed donuts I made live on the air during this year's Livestream for the Cure. A special thanks to all of my listeners and supporters for coming out and...2022-06-0839 minNikoli’s KitchenBlackened Fish Tacos & A Letter to MyselfHello everyone and welcome back to Nikoli's Kitchen- the season three FINALE!! I can't believe we've come this far, and I'm so grateful to all of my amazing listeners for your support. This week on the show I'm talking about blackened fish tacos made with salmon and topped with a delicious pico de gallo... and reading a letter I've written to myself. Thank you all so much for your amazing support. Season 4 should kick off sometime in June, but stay tuned to the feed for plenty of quick bites and short episodes ahead of the premiere.
...2022-05-1632 minNikoli’s KitchenAngel Food Cake with Lemon Icing!Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen, with massive apologies for the delay in getting this into your ears- prep for the Livestream for the Cure has overwhelmed me of late. This week on the show, I talk about letting go of anger and trying to work to make the world a better place, and then I talk about the wins (and failures) I experienced trying to make angel food cake from scratch. Pro tip: Buy a tube pan. Thank you all so much for listening!
The 6th Annual Livestream for t...2022-05-1239 minNikoli’s KitchenNashville Hot Chicken is AMAZING! (And SO ARE YOU!!!)Hello one and all and welcome to a brand new Nikoli's Kitchen! This week, I take on Nashville Hot Chicken, something I never knew existed and I'm so thrilled to have found it! I also talk about some things that were stirred up on Twitter lately. How do you deal with detractors? Thank you so much for listening!
The 6th Annual Livestream for the Cure will take place from May 19th - May 21st, as we work with content creators and podcast partners around the world to raise $20,000 for the Cancer Research Institute. This is o...2022-05-0237 minNikoli’s KitchenBerry Pancake Breakfast with a Potato Apple Hash!Hello everyone and welcome to a brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! Today we're resurrecting an old recipe from the RestauRant days as I give my almond flour berry pancake recipe a bit of an upgrade, and decided to pair it with a beautiful breakfast hash made with sausage, potatoes, and honeycrisp apples! Thank you so much for listening!
The 6th Annual Livestream for the Cure will take place from May 19th - May 21st, as we work with content creators and podcast partners around the world to raise $20,000 for the Cancer Research Institute. This i...2022-04-2539 minNikoli’s KitchenGai Yang Chicken & Believing in YourselfHi everyone and welcome back to a brand new Nikoli's Kitchen! This week I'm giving a swing at something I've never done in the name of Gai Yang Chicken, which is Thai BBQ chicken typically spatchcocked and cooked over coals in the streets of Thailand. Also this week, I continue on last week's thoughts about celebrating all of the little wins in your life, and how to continue to believe in yourself even when you fail or are set back. Thank you so much for listening!
The 6th Annual Livestream for the Cure will take p...2022-04-1849 minNikoli’s KitchenMaking Brownies with BEER & Celebrating 50 Episodes!Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week with episode 50 rolling around, I wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate by going back to the very first episode of the show and taking another look at the brownies I made. Instead of making them with red wine syrup and ganache, I made them with an Imperial stout and caramel! The results didn't turn out exactly how I wanted, but they still had great flavor.
Also this week, I answer your questions and continue on the thread from last week's positivity segment, talking...2022-04-1253 minNikoli’s KitchenSpinach Lasagna from Scratch & Talking About Change isn’t Making ChangeHello everyone and welcome back to another brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's episode I talk about making changes- and how we sometimes convince ourselves that we've made a change just by talking about it, when we really need to put those words into actions. On the back half of the show, I talk about making spinach lasagna because it randomly popped up as a basket ingredient on Chopped! Thank you all so much for listening!
The 6th Annual Livestream for the Cure will take place from May 19th - May 21st, a...2022-04-0439 minNikoli’s KitchenGeneral Tso’s Chicken from SCRATCH & Goodbye to the ”Bad Guy” Scott Hall!Hi everyone and welcome back to Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show I remember "the Bad Guy," Scott Hall, who passed away recently... and I reflected on his struggles some years back that I found at a critical point in my own life and my own struggle. In the back half of the show I talk about the General Tso's Chicken I made, which despite a couple missteps when I was preparing the dish live, turned out absolutely amazing. Make sure you hit the link for my Twitch channel down below so you don't miss when I make...2022-03-2834 minNikoli’s KitchenPhyllo Key Lime Pies & Life Advice from a Dying GirlHello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's episode, I share some life advice from a young woman who died at the age of 27 from cancer, and talk about my experience working with 18-month-old phyllo dough. Note: for the recipe breakdown below I included options to omit the phyllo dough and use a graham cracker crust instead. Thank you all so much for listening!
The post I read in this episode was made by a young woman named Holly Butcher, who died in January 2018 at just 27 years old from a...2022-03-1437 minNikoli’s KitchenSmoked Chicken Noodle Soup and Knowing When you Need a BREAK!Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show, I talk about struggling to manage my bloated schedule and knowing that it's okay to take some time for yourself once in awhile. In the back half of the show we're talking about smoked chicken noodle soup! I made this live on stream at https://twitch.tv/nikoliskitchen and it turned out so amazing I had to talk about it here on the show. Thank you all so much for listening!
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8 chicken t...2022-02-2840 minNikoli’s KitchenWing Sauce gets a GLOW UP & Making ChangesHello everyone and welcome to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In today's episode, Wing Sauce is getting a little bit of a "glow up" and I talk about forcing myself to make the changes necessary to lead to a better life. I also talk about some format changes for the show going forward specific to the recipe breakdown.
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2 c Red Hot
1/2 c minced garlic
12 T unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 tube 4.5 oz Cento tomato paste
1 C fresh basil, chopped
2 T fresh sage, c...2022-02-2228 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Apple Salad with Candied PecansHello everyone and welcome back to another quick bite! In today's episode I'm breaking down a recipe for an apple salad with candied pecans- a wonderfully creamy and dreamy fruity bite with a nice light pecan crunch. Just perfect! Thank you so much for listening, and thank you so much for coming on this journey with me.
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1 c plain Greek Yogurt (whole milk)
2 c red seedless grapes
1 c celery
2 c chopped apples, your preference
1/2 c candied pecans
1/2 T champagne vinegar
Zest of o...2022-02-1007 minNikoli’s KitchenEnchiladas II: Electric Boogaloo and Owning your ChoicesHello and welcome back to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week I talk about owning your choices and accountability before I break down enchiladas- AGAIN! I've developed this recipe so much it is much different than it was back in episode 28. Please check out the new recipe and let me know what you think!
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Marinade:
1 lb of chicken breast, fileted
Zest & juice of 2 limes
2 T olive oil
1 T chili lime sea salt
1 T ground black pepper
1 c cilantro, chopped2022-02-0838 minNikoli’s KitchenBaby Apple Pies & I Don’t Believe in MyselfHi all and welcome to the latest episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's positivity segment, I'm actually kind of angry with myself for not believing in me- so I make an accountability pledge to you here and now that I will. In the back half of the show, I whipped up some baby apple pies! Thank you so much for listening, and above all, THANK YOU for believing in me!
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8 c green apple, finely chopped
1/2 c dark brown sugar
1/2 c water
1/4 c cornstarch
1 T...2022-01-3136 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Green Goddess AioliHello everyone and welcome back to another Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! I mentioned in Monday's show that I was going to be trying to make the "Green Goddess" sauce from that episode- based on the recipe from Robert Irvine- into an aioli incorporating some of the elements from it. The results were beyond anything I could have dreamed! Give it a listen and give this recipe a try!
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~| The "Green Goddess" sauce recipe is based on Robert Irvine's recipe from Restaurant Impossible S19E10, which can be f...2022-01-2707 minNikoli’s KitchenFried Brie with ”Green Goddess” Sauce from Restaurant Impossible!Hello everyone and welcome back to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's episode I'm breaking down a recipe for Fried Brie with a tomato vinaigrette and a "green goddess" sauce that was featured on Restaurant Impossible! I also talk about living life to the fullest and being uncertain and unsure lately. Thank you all so much for listening!
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~| This recipe is based on Robert Irvine's recipe from Restaurant Impossible S19E10, which can be found at https://chefirvine.com/recipes/crispy-fried-brie-with-bacon-tomato-vinaigrette-as-seen-on-restaurant-impossible |~
Smoky Tomato V...2022-01-2434 minNikoli’s KitchenChicken Noodle Soup... with Gummy Tentacles!Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! I'm so glad to finally be back recording content as sadly I didn't have a voice last week to record an episode for you thanks to Covid. I'm feeling much better now, thankfully, so I'm here to talk about that thing we all love to enjoy whenever we're sick with a hearty bowl of homemade chicken soup. I also talk about facing 2022 with renewed optimism and never giving up! Thank you all so much for listening, and thank you so much for coming on this journey with me.2022-01-1732 minNikoli’s KitchenShepherd’s Pie FROM SCRATCH and Celebrating the Journey!Hello everyone and welcome to another brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This show is all about scratch-made food and positive energy, and this week I'm taking the opportunity to look back on some of the successes of 2021 and to reflect on some of the failures. No matter what, I want to keep learning and keep growing in the kitchen, and trying to make the world a better place. In the back half of the show I'm breaking down a recipe for Shepherd's Pie! Thank you all so much for your amazing support throughout 2021, and I am so excited...2022-01-0339 minNikoli’s KitchenCelebrating 2022 with CRAB RANGOON PIZZA!Hello everyone and welcome to the final Nikoli's Kitchen of 2021, and to celebrate the beginning of the new year we're talking about crab rangoons TWO WAYS! In this episode I break down the recipe for the normal deep fried version and then I deconstruct it all and put it on a pizza! I'll also be breaking down the recipe for a delectable sweet chili sauce as well. I hope that you go into 2022 with love, positivity, and belief in your hearts. Let's all work together to make the next year the absolute best year yet. Thank you all so...2021-12-3113 minNikoli’s KitchenCANCELING KARMA & Oven Roasted Split Chicken BreastWelcome back to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's episode I'm talking about ridding karma and the idea of it from your life, because it only foments negativity. Let it go. On the back of that, I talk about the holidays coming up and break down a recipe for oven roasted split chicken breast. Thank you so much for listening, and thank you so much for coming on this journey with me.
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4- 1/2 lb split chicken breasts
1/2 c olive oil
2 c fresh basil, c...2021-12-2036 minNikoli’s KitchenOrange Chicken with Basmati RiceHello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show, I'm talking about the projects I failed to complete in November and how hard I've been on myself for it- and how I need to stop being so hard on myself and celebrate the success, even if I only finished 80%. On the other side of that, I'm breaking down a recipe for Orange Chicken based on a recipe from Delicious Day! I whipped up a killer basmati rice with homemade orange butter as a side and it was wonderful. Please check out the...2021-12-0637 minNikoli’s KitchenTable for Two - Mac ‘n Cheese-O-RAMA with Em of Verbal Diorama!Hello everyone and welcome to another brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! I'm thrilled to be coming back this week with a brand new Table for Two featuring the absolutely incredible Em of Verbal Diorama, a show that's all about the history and legacy of movies you know, and movies you don't! Em is here to talk all about all things Mac & Cheese, the ultimate in comfort food. It was such a thrill to have her on the show to talk about her memories of her mom making mac & cheese and to share her love of all things film...2021-11-291h 03Nikoli’s KitchenTalking Positively about Ourselves & Pumpkin Pie from SCRATCH!Hello everyone and welcome to this special pre-season kick-off event! Season 3 "officially" begins next week when Em from Verbal Diorama joins me, but with Thanksgiving coming this Thursday I wanted to share something special with everyone. This week, I talk about negating negative thoughts and how we need to re-shape our language when talking about one another- and ourselves. I also break down my full pumpkin pie recipe, from pumpkin to puree to crust to delicious, creamy pie!
Season three is going to mark an evolution in the show in a lot of ways. Some things are c...2021-11-2241 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Red Wine OrzoHello all and welcome to the final off-season quick bite! This week I did a riff on a red wine risotto that I make and instead whipped up this incredible red wine orzo with fresh tomatoes, spinach, and basil. It's absolutely to die for with rich earthy wine flavors with the fresh pops from the tomatoes and greens. Please check this out and let me know what you think!
This coming Monday I'm going to be breaking down another recipe in conjunction with Thanksgiving prep. Thank you all so much for coming on this journey w...2021-11-1807 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Garlic Honey MustardHi everyone and thank you so much for checking out today's quick bite! I released this one a day late because of Veteran's Day here in the United States. Check out my recipe for garlic honey mustard- an absolute must for your sandwiches, fries, chicken tenders, and more! Thank you all so much for listening!
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2 c honey
1-1/2 c yellow mustard
1/2 c garlic, minced
2 T black pepper
2 T turmeric
1 t salt
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over mid heat.2021-11-1204 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Garlic Honey Sriracha SauceHello everyone and welcome to your first off-season Quick Bite! Over the next few weeks I'll be dropping these shorter episodes every Thursday afternoon (EST) for your listening pleasure. First up, one of my favorite dipping sauces with a little sweet, a little heat, and A LOT of garlic... my garlic honey sriracha sauce! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! Thanks so much for listening!
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1 2-cup ball jar
1/2 c garlic, minced
1/4 c sriracha
1-1/2 c honey
1 T black pepper2021-11-0404 minNikoli’s KitchenSeason Finale - Black Bean ChiliHello everyone and welcome to the final episode of the second season! This week, I talk about setting up my new studio, say a fond farewell to a good friend in podcasting, and break down a full recipe for Black Bean Chili! You definitely need to check this recipe out!
This is the season finale, but don't worry- you'll still get delicious quick bites delivered to your ears every Thursday until the premiere of season 3 on November 22nd. Thank you all so much for your support! And thank you so much for coming on this journey with...2021-11-0141 minNikoli’s KitchenAsk me Anything Vol. 1Hello all and welcome to this very special episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! I've had the audio floating around for months, but I finally got around to editing the audio from the AMA! A huge thank you to everyone who submitted questions for me to answer for this episode! Before we get there though, I reflect on my final moments in Endicott and where my life goes from here. Thank you all SO MUCH for coming on this journey with me!
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Main Website2021-10-2152 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Reduced Calorie Lemon Parmesan OrzoHi everyone and welcome to another Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! I've started counting calories pretty regularly again because I'm trying to drive results, and it's a really great way of reminding yourself of what you're putting into your body. In that spirit, I decided to take my normal orzo recipe- which calls for a whopping 450 calories worth of butter & oil- and I doubled up everything while cutting those in half. So this recipe yields twice what the old one does, but only uses 1 T of each instead of 4! If you're trying to lose weight and watch what you...2021-10-1407 minNikoli’s KitchenBreakfast Lasagna with a Hollandaise DISASTER!Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week I'm talking about mental health awareness and that it's okay to not be okay- and that it's okay to need help. Special thank you to Heather of Just Heather's and Sunshine & Powercuts for the inspiration with her stream during mental health awareness week in New Zealand! Check out the resources and other information available from the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand at https://www.mhaw.nz/.
It's kitchen science turned kitchen reality as I have assembled a breakfast lasagna! The recipe is getting t...2021-10-1148 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Black Pepper Parmesan VinaigretteHello and welcome back to another Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! This time around I'm revisiting an idea I had for a vinaigrette and I tossed together a black pepper parmesan vinaigrette. Check it out and let me know what you think! Thank you so much for listening! I hope you are doing so amazing. Take good care of yourselves.
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1-1/2 c EVOO
1/4 c lemon juice
1/2 c white wine vinegar
2 T minced garlic
Zest of 2 lemons
2 T black peppercorns, freshly ground
1 t salt2021-10-0705 minNikoli’s KitchenA Tale of Three Pizzas FROM SCRATCH!Hello everyone and welcome to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! I hope you're doing absolutely amazing out there, wherever and whenever you are. Thank you so much for all that you do and for being a light in my life.
This week on the show it's all about PIZZA! I'm so excited to talk to you guys about my new dough recipe, my new sauce recipe, and to break down three different varieties of pizza I made over the past two weeks. I know this episode took a bit longer to come out and I apologize...2021-09-3042 minNikoli’s KitchenNaan from SCRATCH with a Garlic Cilantro Butter!Hi everyone and welcome back to another full-length episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show I talk about what I've been up to in the kitchen and talk about not believing you're a failure, even if you fail. Always, always, always believe in yourselves! After the break, it's time to break down my recipe for homemade Naan with a garlic cilantro butter! Thank you all so much for listening!
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~| Research for this episode included recipes from Budget Bytes, Rasa Malaysia, Once Upon a Chef, and Gimme S...2021-09-2036 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Orzo Salad with Balsamic ReductionHi everyone and welcome back to another Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! In this episode, I talk about making an orzo salad inspired by a dinner that Rebecca and I ate at one of her friend's houses while we were in Virginia. I decided to add a balsamic reduction over mine when I served it, and it turned out so incredible! Please try out the recipe and let me know what you think. Thank you for listening!!
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1 lb orzo
1-1/2 c cucumbers, diced
1-1/2 c tomatoes, d...2021-09-1607 minNikoli’s KitchenGreen Apple Cinnamon Rolls and the Importance of KindnessHello all and welcome back to a brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! I know the release schedule has been on the crazy side the last month or two, but life is absolute chaos. But that doesn't mean I haven't been cooking and baking! In this week's episode I break down my recipe for green apple cinnamon rolls, which is a recipe I did once before in the old RestauRant days. I also talk about what I've been up to and a recent event where someone was unkind to me. Thank you all so much for listening, and thank...2021-09-1338 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Raspberry Mustard VinaigretteHello and welcome back to a brand new quick bite! Back in July, I got to go to Virginia with Rebecca and meet her family, and one of the things I made them for dinner was a quick spinach and arugula salad with fresh tomatoes, red onions, and raspberries, dressed with my first-ever homemade vinaigrette! It's so simple and takes only a few minutes to chuck together, but it was so worth it. Check out the recipe below, and thank you so much for listening!
Featured Recipe for this Episode
1 c EVOO
2 T...2021-09-0608 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Garlic Parmesan CoatingHello and welcome back to another brand new Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! In this episode I'm breaking down a quick idea I had on a whim for a garlic parmesan coating for some air fried French Fries! This will completely change your fry game and it throws together in seconds! Please give it a try and let me know what you think!
Featured Recipe for this Episode
2 cup ball jar
1 c freshly shredded parmesan cheese
1 T cracked black pepper
1 T ground sea salt
1 T fresh rosemary, chopped
2 T...2021-08-2306 minNikoli’s KitchenCheese Lasagna with Cheese and more Cheese!Hello everyone and welcome back to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show I talk about some Shakespeare because of course I do. After sharing what's been going on in my kitchen and talking about the episode gap- the AMA and more are still in the pipe, I promise, life is just crazy!- I get into a breakdown of one of my all-time favorite foods to make and eat... cheese lasagna. No, I don't make my lasagna with meat, and I'll explain why in the episode. Thank you all so much for listening, for...2021-08-1938 minNikoli’s KitchenEnchilada Sauce from SCRATCH & Why it's OKAY to FAILHello everyone and welcome back to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This was supposed to be my AMA episode, which I did record, but I omitted it from this so I could keep the episode around my normal length. That will be coming VERY soon! In the meantime, I share what's been going on with me lately as I struggle to find the time to get regular episodes recorded. I talk about failing, and why that's okay, so long as failing does NOT lead to giving up. After the break and a promo for the Race Against Time...2021-08-0538 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Steeped Vodka is Best Vodka!Hello everyone and welcome to another brand new Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! I know this is dropping in place of a normal episode, but I'm out of town as of this release visiting Rebecca's family in Virginia, and I didn't have the time to put together a recipe for a breakdown. Instead, I decided to talk about something that I absolutely love doing- steeping vodka! It's an incredibly simple process that will infuse your vodka with all sorts of strong or subtle flavors depending on your tastes for your use in any kind of cocktail you'd like. Please...2021-07-2617 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Deviled EggsHello everyone and welcome to another quick bite here from Nikoli's Kitchen! This week I'm so excited to talk to you about this amazing recipe for deviled eggs. There's nothing that quite makes a summer BBQ like deviled eggs, and this recipe is an absolute smash hit out of the park. This featured recipe uses my Lemon Garlic Aioli recipe, so if you want to replicate something closer to what I made, this is the ticket (my lemon garlic aioli was also made with my homemade red wine mustard, which is on the earthy and dijon side of things...2021-07-2208 minNikoli’s KitchenGrilled Cedar Plank Salmon with Herbed Butter!Hello everyone and welcome back to another overdue episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! I can only apologize for the gap in content last week as I'd bulk recorded some future episode stuff and the file got corrupted when I was saving it, so it was all lost. I am BACK, now, and here with a full breakdown of grilled cedar plank salmon... and I share some sage advice from one of my favorite TV characters of all time. Thank you all so much for listening and for all of your amazing support. You are incredible. Please never give up on...2021-07-1936 minNikoli’s KitchenOpening Doors with Lemon Basil PestoHi everyone and welcome back to the latest episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week, I talk about being really overwhelmed recently to the point that I needed to set a schedule for myself, and I made a homemade basil lemon pesto for the first time ever! You are so amazing and I hope that wherever you are, and whenever you're reading this, you're living your absolute best life. Be good to others and love one another. Thank you so much for coming on this journey with me.
Featured Recipe for this Episode
1/3 c pine n...2021-07-0530 minNikoli’s KitchenA Crisp and Fresh Chicken Pecan Salad!Hello and welcome back to an all-new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's episode, I talk about overcoming your immediate problems, recap my recent attempt to make dinner for Rebecca's parents for the first time, and I break down a recipe for a delicious chicken pecan salad that I made after watching an Arby's commercial. Thank you all so so much for listening and for your amazing support!
Featured Recipe for this Episode
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 T olive oil (for chicken, if searing)
1 sweet yellow onion, chopped
10 cloves g...2021-06-2828 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - White Peach & Strawberry Summer Sangria!Hi everyone and welcome to another brand new quick bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! I'm trying to get my life arranged into a workable schedule, so I'm so sorry I wasn't able to get the chicken salad recipe out last week. Have no fear, it will be out on Monday! In the meantime, take a few minutes (that's all it takes!) and prep this incredibly fresh and bright summer sangria for your backyard BBQ. It's got wonderful notes from the peaches and strawberries and packs a beautiful little kick. Thank you all so much for listening, and thank you so...2021-06-2406 minNikoli’s KitchenLayers of Flavor in Buffalo Chicken Dip!Hi everyone! Welcome back to a brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! With summer fast approaching in my part of the world I know you'll be headed out to a party with some friends and family, so why not whip up some Buffalo Chicken Dip? My version is far from the "boiled chicken" variety as I have worked to build layers of flavor within this dish to create something truly memorable and delicious. Please give it a shot and let me know what you think. Thank you all so much for listening, and thank you so much for coming...2021-06-1435 minNikoli’s KitchenDecadent Dark Chocolate Waffles!Hello everyone and welcome back to another brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's episode I am talking all about CHOCOLATE! During this year's Livestream for the Cure I whipped up some Keto Chocolate Chaffles with the amazing ladies from 2 Girls on a Bench (see all that information below), and I decided to merge their chaffle recipe with my buttermilk waffle recipe and the result was Out. Of. This. World. Also this week, I talk about failing at making a burger and how I try to make my life so positive. Thank you SO MUCH for taking the...2021-06-0730 minNikoli’s KitchenSeason Premiere - Grilled Sweet Corn!Welcome to the brand new Season TWO of Nikoli's Kitchen!!! We are back and ready to rock with some format changes and so much food to talk about. Since the last season, Rebecca and I have bought a grill, and we've been grilling so many things left and right, so this week's featured recipe breakdown- in this grilling special- is grilled sweet corn! Thank you all SO much for all of your amazing support. You are so wonderful. Thank you so much for all of your support, and thank you so much for coming on this journey with me.2021-05-3135 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Livestream Spice Challenge!Hello everyone and welcome to a brand new Quick Bite for Nikoli's Kitchen! If you're listening to this on release day then the 5th Annual Livestream for the Cure is in FULL SWING and we're on our quest to raise $15,000 for the Cancer Research Institute. Please check it out at https://twitch.tv/livestreamforthecure! As part of our goal this year, every $3,000 we're doing a spice challenge where I've cooked some spicy food with increasingly hot spices, peppers, and sauces, and I just wanted to let you guys know what is planned. Thank you so much for listening, and...2021-05-2109 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Livestream for the CureHello, good morning, hi everyone! Welcome to a special Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen. This one is all about this year's Livestream for the Cure, and specifically about the menu I'll be preparing on-site this weekend. This is the first time in a very long time I've made a coordinated menu over an extended period of time so I am eager for the challenge in the kitchen. If I haven't already, I'll be breaking down these recipes in season 2 of the show, so make sure you stay tuned! Thank you all so much for listening. I love your beautiful...2021-05-1409 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Roasted Tomato Soup & Homemade Grilled Cheese!Hi everyone and welcome back to another Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! I know it's late and I'm so sorry I never got another chance to upload an episode last week, but between getting my new computer and prep for Livestream for the Cure I didn't have a second to spare. That said, I'm back and rocking a recipe for Roasted Tomato Soup with grilled cheese made from homemade bread! The recipe in full is listed down below. Thank you all so much for listening! I hope you are all doing wonderfully this spring, and I'm sending so much...2021-05-0713 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Flourless Banana Bread MuffinsHi everyone and welcome to another Quick Bite here from Nikoli's Kitchen! The first season is over, but I'll still be delivering weekly goodness into your ears every Thursday with these quick episodes all about super delicious recipes. This week I'm talking about flourless banana bread muffins! The recipe is down below. Please check it out and make it and then let me know how you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for listening!
For the past four years I've been honored to host the Livestream for the Cure, a charity that raises money for t...2021-04-2208 minNikoli’s KitchenSeason Finale - Lemon Parmesan Cream SauceHello and welcome to the season finale of Nikoli's Kitchen! It has been such an amazing season thusfar, and the first half of today's episode is dedicated to reflecting on what I've learned and the ways I've grown since beginning the show last November. Then, in the second half, stay tuned for the full breakdown of lemon parmesan cream sauce!! I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for listening to this show- whenever you started listening, or however many episodes you've listened to. You are so amazing. Thank you all so much for listening, and thank...2021-04-1925 minNikoli’s KitchenTable for Two - Chocolate Coconut Muffins with Heather WelchHello and welcome to a brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen, the penultimate episode of the first season! That's right, next week is the season finale, but before we get there, I was thrilled to be joined by someone who has changed my life and who, literally, has saved it. Heather- you may know her from Sunshine & Powercuts, or her bi-annual Sunshine Summit events- is here to talk about Just Heather's, which is a website/blog and a pair of podcasts that she's launching and a new journey that she is embarking on. I'm thrilled to have her for...2021-04-1244 minNikoli’s KitchenThe Ultimate Comfort Food! Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes!Hello and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show I'm talking about the beginning of Spring and how that can be the beginning of a new journey for some people. But how do you begin that journey? By taking the first step. I talk about my own experiences with this before I get into the featured recipe breakdown of meatloaf & mashed potatoes! The ultimate in American comfort food! Thank you all so so much for listening and for supporting me on this journey. I hope you have an absolutely beautiful week and that...2021-04-0639 minNikoli’s KitchenBeing Honest with Myself & Lime Tart from SCRATCH!Hi everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! My sincere apologies for missing a regular episode last week but I was just out of time and not in the headspace to record, and the show requires a certain amount of honesty that I just couldn't deliver. But I'm back now with a homemade lime tart that I didn't properly plan for, so in this week's positivity segment I talk about planning in the kitchen and the need to step back and think. Then, in the featured recipe segment I break down the tart and the lime curd...2021-03-2937 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Honey Garlic Wing SauceHello everyone and welcome back to another Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! Please accept my sincerest apology for no Monday episode, but I've been so busy of late that I just couldn't get a moment in to record it and I just wasn't in the headspace to put it down. I didn't want to go too long without releasing any content though, so I hope you enjoy this Quick Bite as I break down my recipe for Honey Garlic Wing Sauce, which was the backbone of two sauces going out to my top tier patrons as part of their...2021-03-2507 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Scratch-made Margaritas!Welcome back everyone to another quick bite here from Nikoli's Kitchen, or maybe I should say... quick sip? I'm featuring my first-ever cocktail recipe this week on the show as I break down my full recipe for scratch-made margaritas. If you're someone like me who suffers from acid reflux and can find margaritas made with straight lime juice a little tough on your digestive system, this recipe is the cure for what ails you. Enjoy a couple of these! Cheers and thank you for listening!
Margaritas from Scratch!
2 oz tequila
2 oz m...2021-03-1806 minNikoli’s KitchenPuff Pastry from SCRATCH! to Homemade Baked Brie!Hello everyone and welcome back to another brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week I pulled a last-minute swerve and instead of talking about Top Round, I opted to make my own puff pastry and turn that into baked brie topped with a decadent blueberry compote and candied pecans. It was a long and tough journey at times, but I really think if you've never tried making your own puff pastry before you definitely need to. Also this week, I talk about this month's patreon charity- the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- and what it meant to watch...2021-03-1541 minNikoli’s KitchenChrusties FOUR WAYS and What is Friendship?Hello everyone and welcome back to another brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! Today in the kitchen I'm baking up Chrusties! Yes, I did talk about these in a previous Quick Bite, but I love these so much I had to try a few different variations of them. So in this week's episode you'll get not one, not two, not three, but FOUR different variations of Chrusties- including one that was a pretty spectacular failure. Also this week, after Rebecca suggested talking about Friendship for the positivity segment, I decided to go into what friendship truly means to me...2021-03-0845 minNikoli’s KitchenTable for Two - Chicken Tikka Masala with Dan of Netflix 'n SwillEDITING NOTE: I had to re-upload because I forgot the intro!
Welcome everyone to a brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen and also the first-ever episode of Table for Two! In this new series I'm going to ask one of my favorite creators or podcasters to give me a dish to make, and then bring them on the air to talk about the dish and their experience making it as well as their experiences in the kitchen as a whole. In this inaugural episode I'm thrilled to be joined by a very good friend, Dan of Netflix...2021-03-0141 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Cilantro Lime SalsaGood morning everyone and welcome to another quick bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! Not long ago I had a Mexican-themed weekend with my girlfriend and as part of that, I decided to make a homemade salsa! I know I've talked about homemade salsas before, but they are typically much chunkier like the corn & black bean salsa we talked about a few weeks ago. This one was a little different as I added a lot of cilantro & lime and pulsed it in the food processor for a smooth consistency. The result was amazing! Please give it a try and let me...2021-02-2507 minNikoli’s KitchenMaking Pasta from Scratch & Homemade Chicken Parmesan!Welcome back everyone to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show I talk about toxic positivity and what my intentions are with the positivity segment on this show. With that comes a simple question- What's your Mirror? Also this week on the show, a full breakdown on making homemade pasta and homemade chicken parmesan, with every single element made from scratch. Thank you all so much for listening- including now on SPOTIFY! Find the link below!
Check out my good friend Gerald's show and vote in the Golden Peas awards before it's...2021-02-2339 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Dessert Pizza with Cream Cheese FrostingWelcome back to another Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! In this episode I talk about Dessert Pizza. I had made pizza and left an extra pizza dough frozen at Rebecca's if she wanted to make it. The next time I visited it, I whipped up a cream cheese frosting based on Ann Reardon's recipe and rolled out the dough in icing sugar and this was the result. Check it out and I hope you enjoy! So amazingly delicious, and so simple to put together!
Thank you all so much for listening! Please help me reach more ears b...2021-02-1809 minNikoli’s KitchenHomemade Brioche Bread, Apples, and Salted Caramel!Hello everyone and welcome to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's episode I'll spend some time talking about accountability and trusting ourselves when we fall off that horse to get back on it. I'm also breaking down an entire weekend's worth of meals from Valentine's Day weekend with Rebecca! I hope that you had an amazing weekend whether you celebrated with a loved one, a friend, or alone. Just remember that you are amazing. Thank you so much for going on this journey with me.
Recipes mentioned in this episode-
Enriched Brioche Bread: h...2021-02-1647 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Chrusties! Inspired by Chancey's of Radford, VAGood morning everyone and welcome to another brand new Quick Bite! This one is all for Rebecca as, not wanting to have a third pizza a few weekends ago, she pulled up a recipe for "Chrusties," which was her favorite snack made by Chancey's- a pizzeria in Radford, VA back when she attended Radford University. The ultimate late-night bite for college kids, it's sort of like if you make a pizza like a cinnamon roll- and the results are PHENOMENAL! Crispy and packed with flavor and cheesy goodness. I'm so grateful to Rebecca for introducing me to a nostalgic...2021-02-1107 minNikoli’s KitchenRandom Recipe Challenge - Mango Ginger Relish & Hot Dogs in a Risotto?!Hello and welcome back to a FULL episode of Nikoli's Kitchen and the arrival of the long-promised Random Recipe Challenge, where I take ingredients submitted by listeners and fans of the show and turn them into a dish. This inaugural challenge sees me making a "relish" of sorts for the first time ever using mango & ginger, and putting hot dogs in a risotto. The result was actually not as bad as you'd think! Before I get there though, I talk for a bit about why I've been absent and what's going on with my life, as I had to...2021-02-0845 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Corn & Black Bean SalsaHello all and welcome back to another brand new Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! These short episodes are all about one quick recipe for me to break down for you to listen to. Stay tuned for Monday's episode where I talk about the first-ever random recipe challenge and what I made, including hot dogs in a risotto! Thank you so much for your patience as I wade through the insanity that is my life to get back to releasing regular content. I appreciate all of your amazing support.
Please check out 2 Girls on a Bench, a...2021-02-0410 minNikoli’s KitchenChampagne Mustard and Lemon Garlic Aioli from Scratch!Welcome everyone to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week I talk about how Yoga has helped to center me and help me in my life and we've got more announcements about the Livestream for the Cure, including a challenge I hope you'll join me in. In the back half of the show it's all about condiments- specifically mustard and aioli! I had never made either one before I started this show, and I am extremely excited to share my progress with them. I apologize again for the lateness of the episode this week! My recording schedule is crazy...2021-01-1943 minNikoli’s KitchenHomemade Bread & Cherishing your LifeHello one and all and welcome to a (late) brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show I talk about the Disney/Pixar movie Soul and how it inspired this week's message of positivity, and the featured recipe is for Homemade Bread! I've been really working hard for months now to nail a homemade bread and I think I finally did it. I really hope you enjoy this episode!
With everything going on in the world, remember to stop a moment, breathe, relax, and do something good for yourself. Put some positive energy out t...2021-01-1235 minNikoli’s KitchenButtermilk Chicken & Waffles with Honey Garlic Sriracha Maple SyrupHello everyone and welcome back to another week of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show, some announcements about what's to come in 2021 including a new segment and the 5th Livestream for the Cure (the link is down below). I talk about my struggle with being "in my head" and dealing with self-doubt before we get into a recipe for rangoons two ways. In the featured recipe this week we're talking about Buttermilk Chicken & Waffles with my homemade garlic honey sriracha maple syrup- if you love sweet, savory, and spicy all in one bite, you have to tune in...2021-01-0446 minNikoli’s KitchenFlour-less Lemon Pudding & FlexibilityHi everyone!! Welcome back to another week of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show, we talk about flexibility, and I talk about finally nailing a homemade bread recipe. The featured recipe this week is adapted from the cooking blog at jocooks.com for her Luscious Lemon Pudding! Thank you so much for tuning in, and thank you so much for coming on this journey with me.
Check out Jo's original recipe for lemon pudding at https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/luscious-lemon-pudding.
Check out this week's featured recipe post at https://www.facebook.com/NikolisKitchen/photos...2020-12-2837 minNikoli’s KitchenFacing your Fears & My Weight Loss JourneyHello and welcome back to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week I didn't do a lot of cooking, and in preparation for the holidays it has me reflecting on why I began this weight loss journey I'm on 18+ months ago, and why there's still so much that I fear about doing this show. For the featured recipe this week it is my protein smoothies, so there'll be no timestamps for that segment this week as it's really brief! Instead I hope you enjoy this look at who I am and enjoy learning some things about me. Thank you...2020-12-2152 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Dessert BruschettaWelcome to another Quick Bite here from Nikoli's Kitchen! This week I'm making my Dessert Bruschetta, which is a recipe I concocted back during the RestauRant days and I made live on the air for Tricia & Siana of 2 Girls on a Bench during a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation. Thank you so much for listening, and thank you for coming on this journey with me.
Please check out 2 Girls on a Bench, a hilarious comedy podcast from the amazing Tricia & Siana, at https://twogirlsonabench.podbean.com/!
To make a donation to the Epilepsy Foundation, you can...2020-12-1705 minNikoli’s KitchenKitchen Failures & Apple Cinnamon CookiesHello everyone and welcome to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week... we fail. I'm going to talk a lot about how much I failed in the kitchen this past week and what that has taught me- and how even when we fail (or succeed) we should never stop trying to better ourselves. Stay tuned to hear how my attempts at French bread and a French Dip sandwich turned out, and then in the featured recipe, we talk about Apple Cinnamon Cookies! Thank you so much for coming on this journey with me.
Featured Recipe Timecodes2020-12-1441 minNikoli’s KitchenFrench Onion Soup from Scratch!Welcome everyone to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! I am so sorry for the lateness of this week's episode but unfortunately editing day was a really tough day for me and I couldn't get it out in time. Please enjoy this week's episode talking all things French Onion Soup and the importance of patience. Thank you all so much for coming on this journey with me.
Mentioned in the show, please check out Ann Reardon at https://www.youtube.com/user/howtocookthat and check out Yoga with Adriene at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKE7WVJfvaHW5...2020-12-0838 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Cranberry SauceHello everyone and welcome to another Quick Bite! In this short, I'll be talking about the process of making my homemade cranberry sauce and about the endless debate between canned and homemade! Thank you so much for listening, and thank you so much for coming on this journey with me.
Ingredients List-
1/2 c dark sugar (more or less to taste)
2 large oranges, zested and juiced (1 cup of juice)
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1 cup white wine
1 cinnamon stick
5 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed
Instructions-
Bring everything but cranberries t...2020-12-0305 minNikoli’s KitchenSalmon with a Lemon Dill Herbed ButterHello everyone and welcome to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's episode I talk about giving up and what that means to me, I recap my Thanksgiving dinner and how everything went, and this week's featured recipe breakdown is an herbed butter salmon with a lemon dill herbed butter. Please do me a favor and head over to Apple Podcasts (link is down below) and leave the show a review if you are enjoying it! Thank you for listening, and thank you so much for coming on this journey with me.
Featured Recipe...2020-11-3033 minNikoli’s KitchenThanksgiving Special! Brining & Roasting your Turkey!Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As voted by you I made this episode all about Thanksgiving! I'll talk about what I'm thankful for, what else I'll be making on Thanksgiving day, and the featured recipe this week is a turkey brine that my bird is currently sitting in right now for this Thursday's big meal. I also take you through my roasting technique and another that doesn't use oven bags- and finally, I talk about making a gravy out of the delicious pan drippings. Thank you all so much for listening, and thank you for coming on this journey with me...2020-11-2345 minNikoli’s KitchenQuick Bites - Herbed ButterHi everyone and welcome to the first edition of Quick Bites! In these aptly-titled bite-sized episodes, I'll share a quick recipe with you! That's it! No frills, no fuss, five minutes or less! Thank you so much for listening, and thank you so much for going on this journey with me.
Ingredients-
2 sticks butter
1 T rosemary, finely chopped
1 T thyme, finely chopped
1 T sage, finely chopped
1 T parsley, finely chopped
2 T garlic, finely chopped
zest of 1 lemon
salt
fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions-2020-11-1904 minNikoli’s KitchenMarinated Skirt Steak with ChimichurriHello, good morning, hi! Welcome to another week of Nikoli's Kitchen where today, I'll be breaking down a skirt steak marinade and chimichurri recipe, as well as talking about Mexican street corn. I also talk about gratitude for all of the amazing listeners and peers that have tuned in to the show and helped me spread the word about its launch. Thank you so much for listening, and thank you so much for going on this journey with me.
Jocelyn Adams' Food Blog: https://grandbaby-cakes.com/marinated-skirt-steak-chimichurri/
Food with Feeling: https://foodwithfeeling.com/easy-mexican-street-corn/
2020-11-1628 minNikoli’s KitchenRed Wine Infused BrowniesHello and welcome to the pilot episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This show is a culinary journey of positivity and scratch-made food. Come with me as I discuss what I've been eating and the challenges I face along the way, be it diet, budget, and everything in between. Take part in weekly food challenges and submit ingredients for me to cook in random recipe challenges! We'll also break down a recipe each week for you to make at home.
In the first episode I talk about new beginnings, the skirt steak and chicken 'n waffles I made this...2020-11-1039 min