Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Cookalong Podcast Your Cooking Companion ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/blog/) - [Baked Potatoes 101, & Variations on the Theme](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/baked-potatoes-101-variations-on-the-theme/) - Oh, the simple pleasure of one of the world’s best comfort foods: a hot baked potato with melting butter, sour cream, and chives. I have a tip that can put those tender, melty goodies on your table a little faster, or with a few fun and very simple twists. A basic baked potato uses a - [Things You Should Have in your Kitchen--Part 4: Spices](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/things-you-should-have-in-your-kitchen-part-4-spices/) - If you’re just “tuning in”, this is the fourth of a four-part exploration of the essentials you need in your kitchen, when you are about to start cooking for yourself and/or others for the first time. In Part 1, we talked about the tools you will absolutely need. In the second, we addressed stovetop pans. - [Salt: Kosher, Table, or Sea?](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/kosher-table-or-sea/) - Salt: A basic mineral component of land, sea, and cooking. What else is there to know? I get asked so often about the difference between table salt, sea salt, and Kosher salt that I decided that “basic” salt needs to be demystified. There are also many fancy salts from exotic locations that you will have - [Things You Should Have in your Kitchen--Part 3: Groceries](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/things-you-should-have-in-your-kitchen-part-3-groceries/) - Here I’m talking about staples—things for your pantry, whatever that looks like. So you won’t find things with a short shelf life, like eggs, milk, etc. Though you will need those kinds of things, you will know best what you want in your kitchen. I’m also not addressing spices here, because they have an article - [Will My Fruit Ripen On My Counter?](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/will-my-fruit-ripen-on-my-counter/) - I often find myself scanning bins of unripe fruits, wondering whether it makes sense to buy it anyway and give it time to ripen on my counter. Unfortunately, there isn’t a general rule about fruit getting better after it’s been picked. Some fruits will definitely do that, others will remain unchanged, still others might look - [Handy Cooking Oil Smoke-Point Chart](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/handy-cooking-oil-smoke-point-chart/) - These days, I find myself choosing my cooking oil not only by flavor profile, but also by smoke point. The smoke point is, of course, the temperature at which an oil will start to smoke up your kitchen. Extra Virgin Olive oil (EVOO), which we’ve been told repeatedly is the best oil for our bodies - [Asparagus Tips](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/asparagus-tips/) - Asparagus is the quintessential Spring vegetable, available most places March through June. But thick or Thin? Green, white, or purple? Here’s the skinny. Buying Asparagus: Though logic dictates that it must be so, thin asparagus stalks are probably NOT more tender than thick. Younger plants tend to produce larger shoots, which means thicker spears may - [About Cookware--You don't need "The Best"](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/about-cookware/) - Most of my cooking life, I have coveted expensive cookware. My ego was in charge, and I wanted my cookware to show that I knew about quality and made it my business to use the best. - [About Stainless Steel](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/about-stainless-steel/) - If you’ve made my recommended leap into trying stainless steel tri-ply cookware and want it to be non-stick, it’s fast and easy. - [About Cast Iron](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/about-cast-iron/) - If you’re already using cast iron, most of the info I’m about to impart won’t be new to you. But if you’ve been afraid of cast iron and want to give it a try, here’s the how-to! - [Knives of Choice](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/knives-of-choice/) - Ooh, let’s talk about knives! I like knives. Fancy chefs would use the word “cutlery”, but I think it’s much cooler to say “knives”! It gives things a more dangerous edge. The word seems more dicey, you know? Both puns intended, I’m afraid. Much like my ego obsession with expensive cookware, I believed for a - [Tricky Oven Temps](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tricky-oven-temps/) - Wow, guys, I just learned something highly valuable about cooking…from an oven repair guy! It turns out that most ovens have the temperature sensor at the top of the inside of the oven. Science tells us, of course, that warm air rises, which means that the top of the oven gets hot first. Then the - [Turning Bland into Brilliant](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/turning-bland-into-brilliant/) - I’m not the only cook in my house. It’s not unusual for me to be asked what’s “wrong” with a batch of soup or a sauce or whatever. “It’s missing something,” they say. It may seem too simple to be true, but If your food tastes bland, it probably just needs salt. Most people seem - [You Don't Know How to Cook Pasta](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/you-dont-know-how-to-cook-pasta/) - I don’t mean to offend you, but I’ve been cooking pasta the long way my whole life, and I’m guessing you have been, too. What if you could decide to cook pasta, and take it off the stove, completely cooked, ten minutes later? There’s a better way than the large pot of are-you-boiling-yet water. Craving - [Basmati or Jasmine—How to Choose](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/basmati-or-jasmine-which-to-use/) - I used to find myself standing in my pantry debating about whether to use Jasmine rice or Basmati rice. They both impart a lovely smell to my kitchen and my dining room table. Sometimes intuition kicks in about which might be served in a restaurant next to the other dishes I’m cooking. It turns out - [Using That Pumpkin](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/using-that-pumpkin/) - With Halloween out of the way, you may be looking for ways to use those uncarved pumpkins that are decorating your porch and your hearth. Well, guess what! It’s really easy to turn them into your own pureed pumpkin to use for pies, pumpkin bread, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies, etc. If what you have are - [Thanksgiving Dinner: How Much Stuff Do I Buy?](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/thanksgiving-dinner-how-much-stuff-do-i-buy/) - Okay, so you volunteered to host Thanksgiving dinner, and now you’re trying to figure out how much of everything you need to get. Or maybe you’ve agreed to bring a dish to a potluck Thanksgiving meal and don’t know how much to prepare. I’m going to make this so easy-breezy for you that only very - [Perfect Turkey](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/perfect-turkey/) - If you're tired of dry turkeys, try my method. It's faster than many, and easy. The only downside is that it might make your kitchen kind of smokey for a short while. Need help with figuring out how big a turkey to buy? That info is in the blog, "Thanksgiving Dinner: How Much Stuff Do - [Things You Should Have in your Kitchen--Part 2: Pans](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/things-you-should-have-in-your-kitchen-part-2-pans/) - This is the second of a four-part exploration of the essentials you need in your kitchen, when you are about to start cooking for yourself and/or others for the first time. In Part 1, we talked about the tools you will absolutely need. And again, I’m not talking to potential chefs here, just anyone who - [Things You Should Have in your Kitchen—Part 1: Tools](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/things-you-should-have-in-your-kitchen-part-1-tools/) - So now you’re going to be cooking for yourself—and maybe others. What do you need on hand in order to do that? In this first of four parts, let’s talk about the tools you will absolutely need in your kitchen. I’m not talking to potential chefs here, just anyone who needs to prepare even the - [How to Know What Tastes Good With What/Cooking by Smell](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/how-to-know-what-tastes-good-with-what-cooking-by-smell/) - A couple of days ago, a young lady about eight years old showed me a spice jar and asked me how I know what foods to use it on. Instead of telling her what I do use it on, I decided to answer the larger question she didn’t know she was asking. Maybe I was - [Measuring Flour--The Right Way](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/measuring-flour-the-right-way/) - It seems like such a simple thing. Scoop the flour into a measuring cup and dump it into your baking bowl. Here’s the real skinny: If you measure flour by just scooping, you will have too much flour in your recipe, and your final baked product will be heavy and dry. There is an easy - [Perfectly-Cooked Steak Part 2—From Frozen!](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/perfectly-cooked-steak-part-2-from-frozen/) - Last night, I pulled a 3-inch-thick three pound bone-in ribeye steak from my freezer, cooked it to medium-rare perfection without defrosting it first, and served it to company an hour later. I know it seems too good to be true, but the steaks I’ve cooked this way have been the some of the best I’ve - [Perfectly-Cooked Steak Every Time](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/perfectly-cooked-steak-every-time/) - Here is perfection, short and simple. For all good-quality cuts* EXCEPT RIB EYE: Buy “Choice” or "Prime" (Never “Select”). Get them between 1’ and 2” thick. Avoid the thinner ones! Preheat your oven to 425°. Don’t trim off the fat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, or a good quality steak seasoning. Heat a tiny bit - [Imitation Vanilla: Surprise!](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/imitation-vanilla-surprise/) - Many of us highbrow snobby cooks will only use real vanilla extract. We wouldn’t sully our cooking or our reputations by using the imitation stuff. Well, SURPRISE! The imitation stuff may actually taste more like the real thing than the real thing! An article in the January/February Cook’s Illustrated, by Hannah Crowley, discusses the difference - [Spring Is Coming! Time to Take Charge of Your Herbs!](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/spring-is-coming-time-to-take-charge-of-your-herbs/) - Sure, you can use dried herbs. They’re there all year ‘round. And you know what you’re getting. But... I feel a cheap thrill every time I pick herbs I’ve grown myself to use in my cooking. I swagger back into the kitchen with a fistful of fresh-snipped greenery and a (mostly) unwarranted braggadocio…unwarranted because they’re - [Natural or Dutch-Process? Which Cocoa Powder to Use??](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/natural-or-dutch-process-which-cocoa-powder-to-use/) - No, they’re not the same. What if your recipe doesn't specify what kind to use? Different chemical properties means they really are not interchangeable, and reading the rest of the recipe ingredient list will tip you off. I’m going to walk you through just enough of the chemistry involved to help you remember which is - [So What Does “Extra Virgin” MEAN? And What Should I Do About It?](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/so-what-does-extra-virgin-mean-and-what-should-i-do-about-it/) - A bottle of “really good” extra-virgin olive oil is a badge of honor in the kitchen. Once you reach the milestone of having it always available, you use it for everything, right? If it’s good in some things, it must make everything better. Right? Actually, not so much. First, what on earth does extra-virgin mean? - [Shopping Smart](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/shopping-smart/) - For the first half of the 20th century, grocery shopping required stops at several specialty shops: Meat from the butcher, bread from the baker, grains and staples from the general store, etc. In many parts of the world, people still visit booths or merchants who sell only one kind of thing. Here in the States - [Artichokes 101](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/artichokes-101/) - A ripe, nicely-cooked artichoke is one of my favorite treats. My kids, now grown, loved them even as children. My father-in-law told all of his kids that the ugly bottom center is nasty, and that he’d help them out by eating that part for them. They willingly gave him that part and didn’t discover that - [Strategic Eating: The Right Food at the Right Time](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/strategic-eating-the-right-food-at-the-right-time/) - You may have heard people say that warm milk can help you sleep. You've probably experienced the difficulty of staying alert after having pasta for lunch, and we’ve heard that athletes like protein. There really are mood- and energy-altering chemicals in the food we eat. They can take effect in as little as 20 minutes. - [Choosing the Best Melon in Two Easy Steps! (Watermelon/Cantaloupe/Honeydew)](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/choosing-the-best-melon-in-two-easy-steps-watermelon-cantaloupe-honeydew/) - Don’t think you can pick a good melon? Remember these 2 easy “tells” about whether the melon type of your choice is ripe. (Or bookmark this page and use it in the store, ‘cause why not?) Watermelon The spot where it sat on the ground should be as yellow as you can get it (not - [Your Personal Carry-Along Cookbook](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/your-personal-carry-along-cookbook/) - A few years ago, I decided I wanted to be able to cook my favorite (but not memorized) recipes from something smaller than my cookbooks. I had several large cookbooks (why are so many of them the size of coffee table books??), plus a 4” 3-ring binder full of glued-down recipes inside sheet protectors —sometimes - [Got Milk(s)? Here's My Nutritional Comparison Chart](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/got-milks-heres-my-nutritional-comparison-chart/) - I've been a cow's milk fan my whole life, drinking it with all three meals a day as a kid and into adulthood. The whole "drink 8 glasses of water a day" thing came to light when I was in my 30s, and I virtuously switched to water, except for breakfast, where I still needed - [How Do I Get That Stuff Off the Bottom of My Favorite Pan??](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/how-do-i-get-that-stuff-off-the-bottom-of-my-favorite-pan/) - As my son was preparing to move out on his own, I of course reminded him that lots of his favorite recipes were here on the website, and he could listen and create one any time he was missing mom’s cooking. It turned out that what he really wanted was info on how I get - [Meal Planning?! Who Really Does That??](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/meal-planning-who-really-does-that/) - Well, starting a couple of months ago, I do. Planning meals a week in advance sounds like a tedious chore that will result in having to eat food you might not want on the day it’s planned for. It’s actually a fun research project that saves you both time and money at the grocery store. - [The Hidden Ingredients in Every Recipe, Part 1 of 3](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/the-hidden-ingredients-in-every-recipe-part-1-of-3/) - When you were first learning to cook, did anyone encourage you to read all the way through the recipe before you started the first step? They told you that because it’s a way of scoping out the parts of a recipe that are hidden within the cooking instructions. The first hidden ingredients are the tools - [The Hidden Ingredients in Every Recipe, Part 2 of 3](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/the-hidden-ingredients-in-every-recipe-part-2-of-3/) - We talked yesterday about the fact that the need for special tools is almost never called out at the beginning of a recipe. They’re hidden within the instructions. The second hidden ingredient is TEMPERATURE. The one that messes me up almost every time is when an ingredient is supposed to be at room temperature before - [The Hidden Ingredients in Every Recipe, Part 3](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/the-hidden-ingredients-in-every-recipe-part-3/) - Hidden ingredients numbers 1 and 2: Tools and Temperature. What’s your guess for hidden ingredient number 3? It's TIME. Here’s the hidden time instruction I hate: “Chill your cookie dough for at least an hour or overnight.” NOOOOOO!! Like I’ve said, I bake based on impulse, and this hidden instruction completely kills the moment. “An - [Perfect Homemade Popcorn: The Quest](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/perfect-homemade-popcorn-the-quest/) - I’ve spent the last few weeks on a quest for perfect homemade popcorn. I know that’s ridiculous, but as justification, let me just say that I’m writing this during COVID-19 stay-at-home requirements. We’re ALL on a quest for something we hadn’t shown any interest in…Before. I’ve learned a lot, and I want to share. Mostly - [Treat Your Valentine!](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/treat-your-valentine/) - Snow and ice has brought my city to a stand-still, and YIKES! Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and there won’t be any last-minute trips to the store for cards, flowers, or candy. Buses, trains, streetcars, Uber and Lyft, all shut down. Driving would be crazy. Stores within walking snowshoeing distance are all closed. The thing to - [A Taste of The CookAlong Podcast](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/a-taste-of-the-cookalong-podcast/) - [Bill Penzey--The Humanity of Cooking](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/bill-penzey-the-humanity-of-cooking/) - "Cooking is where our humanity comes from, and in times when humanity seems in short supply, nothing restores our humanity quicker than time around the dinner table with those we love." - [Bill Penzey--Cooking as Art](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/bill-penzey-cooking-as-art/) - "So much of what we are comes from our hands. Every time we cook and work with our hands to create something of value, good things happen in our heads. Throw in the whole call to art, and it's all the better. 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Maximus dolor, inquit, brevis est. Hoc non est positum in nostra actione. Ut pulsi recurrant? Non igitur bene. Summum ením bonum exposuit vacuitatem doloris; Scisse enim te quis coarguere possit? Explanetur igitur. Duo Reges: constructio interrete. Quid ad utilitatem tantae pecuniae? Consequentia exquirere, quoad sit id, quod - [One-Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans, and Rice](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/one-pot-cheesy-mexican-lentils-black-beans-and-rice/) - [One Pot Lasagna Soup](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/one-pot-lasagna-soup/) - [Okra? Okay!](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/okra-okay/) - [Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/oatmeal-cranberry-cookies/) - [My Rice Cooker--A Change of Heart + Recipe! : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/my-rice-cooker-a-change-of-heart-recipe-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Moussaka--with Guest Chef Pat](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/moussaka-with-guest-chef-pat/) - [Mini Chocoflanes : A Rich, Romantic Indulgence](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/mini-chocoflanes-a-rich-romantic-indulgence/) - [Minestrone : Homemade Italian Comfort Food in 20 Minutes](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/minestrone-homemade-italian-comfort-food-in-20-minutes/) - [Mimi's Potato Salad : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/mimis-potato-salad/) - [Migas--Comfort Food in 10 Minutes or Less : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/migas-comfort-food-in-10-minutes-or-less-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Marshmallow Treats Supreme](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/marshmallow-treats-supreme/) - [Luscious Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/luscious-chocolate-pecan-pie-bars/) - [Lentil Soup](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/lentil-soup/) - [Lemon Zucchini Bread](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/lemon-zucchini-bread/) - [Lemon Meltaways : Sweet-tart Lemony Discs](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/lemon-meltaways-sweet-tart-lemony-discs/) - [Lemon Icebox Pie : This Is What I've Been Looking For](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/lemon-icebox-pie-this-is-what-ive-been-looking-for/) - [Korean Corn Cheese : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/korean-corn-cheese-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Kathy's Curried Chicken : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/kathys-curried-chicken-or-turkey-salad/) - [Juicy Peach Crisp](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/juicy-peach-crisp/) - [Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies : Lightly Sweet with a Unique Texture](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/italian-almond-ricotta-cookies-lightly-sweet-with-a-unique-texture/) - [Iced Brown Sugar Latte with Shaken Espresso](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/iced-brown-sugar-latte-with-shaken-espresso/) - [Honey Rum Sauce : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/honey-rum-sauce-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Homemade Pizza in Less than an Hour : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/homemade-pizza-in-less-than-an-hour-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Homemade Honey Cinnamon Peanut Butter : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/homemade-honey-cinnamon-peanut-butter-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Healthy Coconut Date Bars](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/healthy-coconut-date-bars/) - [Guiltless Crackers](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/guiltless-crackers/) - [Ground Beef Enchiladas : Easy, Fast, Delicious!](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/ground-beef-enchiladas-easy-fast-delicious/) - [Greek-Style Beef and Cheese Ravioli](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/greek-style-beef-and-cheese-ravioli/) - [Greek Nachos](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/greek-nachos/) - [Golden Syrup : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/golden-syrup-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Garlic Parmesan Chicken Soup](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/garlic-parmesan-chicken-soup/) - [Fudge Crackles](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/fudge-crackles/) - [Flourless Almond Butter Cookies](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/flourless-almond-butter-cookies/) - [Fast, Fancy, Five-ingredient Southwestern Avocado Chicken : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/fast-fancy-five-ingredient-southwestern-avocado-chicken-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Fast 'n' Gooey Double-Chocolate Brownies](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/fast-n-gooey-double-chocolate-brownies/) - [Farro Salad with Feta](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/farro-salad-with-feta/) - [English Muffins from Scratch--with Guest Chef Pat](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/english-muffins-from-scratch-with-guest-chef-pat/) - [Easy Pie Crust (One Crust Pie)](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/easy-pie-crust/) - [Easy Granola : Perfectly Balanced Flavor & Crunch](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/easy-granola-perfectly-balanced-flavor-crunch/) - [DoubleTree Cookies Copycat](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/doubletree-cookies-copycat/) - [Creamy Cheddar Polenta : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/creamy-cheddar-polenta-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Copycat Trader Joe's Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip & Friend : 2 Easy Party Dips](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/copycat-trader-joes-blue-cheese-roasted-pecan-dip-friend-2-easy-party-dips/) - [Congo Bars](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/congo-bars/) - [Come Back Crackers](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/come-back-crackers/) - [Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cinnamon-swirl-quick-bread/) - [Cinnamon Swirl Danish](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cinnamon-swirl-danish/) - [Cindy's Velvety Chocolate Icebox Pie : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindys-velvety-chocolate-icebox-pie-a-cookalong-podcast-original/) - [Cindy's U-Pick-The-Fruit Scones : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindys-u-pick-the-fruit-scones/) - [Cindy's Goat Cheese & Pistachio Spread : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindys-goat-cheese-pistachio-spread-a-cookalong-original/) - [Cindy's Favorite Pie Crust (Two-Crust Pie)](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindy-favorite-pie-crust-two-crust-pie/) - [Cindy's Crock Pot Chili : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindys-crock-pot-chili/) - [Cindy's Cole Slaw](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindys-cole-slaw/) - [Cindy's Chicken Pot Pie : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindys-chicken-pot-pie/) - [Cindy's Chex Party Mix : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindys-chex-party-mix/) - [Cindy's Carrot Cake : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindys-carrot-cake/) - [Cindy's Blue Cheese Salad Dressing : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindys-blue-cheese-salad-dressing/) - [Chocolate Revel Bars](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/chocolate-revel-bars/) - [Chocolate Orange Cookies](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/chocolate-orange-cookies/) - [Chocolate Dump Cake : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/chocolate-dump-cake-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Chipotle & Rosemary Roasted Nuts](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/chipotle-rosemary-roasted-nuts/) - [Chicken Italian Sausage : Yummy Alternative to Pork](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/chicken-italian-sausage-yummy-alternative-to-pork/) - [Chicken Alfredo for One : Treat Yourself](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/chicken-alfredo-for-one-treat-yourself/) - [Chewy On-the-Run Breakfast Bars](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/chewy-on-the-go-breakfast-bars/) - [Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/chewy-ginger-molasses-cookies/) - [Cheesy Pesto Twists](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cheesy-pesto-twists/) - [Cheesy Butternut Squash & Rice Casserole](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cheesy-butternut-squash-rice-casserole/) - [Cheddar-Chive Cornbread](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cheddar-chive-cornbread/) - [Chai-Spiced Cheesecake Muffins : So Many Good Flavors!](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/chai-spiced-cheesecake-muffins-so-many-good-flavors/) - [Cacio e Pepe](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cacio-e-pepe/) - [Butterscotch Shortbread Cookies](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/butterscotch-shortbread-cookies/) - [Butter-Tender Super Juicy Chicken Breast with Garlic & Herbs : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/butter-tender-super-juicy-chicken-breast-with-garlic-herbs/) - [Brownie Cupcakes : Rich & Fudgy, with Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/brownie-cupcakes-rich-fudgy-with-dark-chocolate-buttercream-frosting/) - [Brownie Cookies](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/brownie-cookies/) - [Brown Sugar Peach Cake](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/brown-sugar-peach-cake/) - [Broiled Tomato Sandwich : Let Your Garden Tomatoes Shine!](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/broiled-tomato-sandwich-let-your-garden-tomatoes-shine/) - [Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies : Summer Berry Treat](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/blueberry-white-chocolate-chip-cookies-summer-berry-treat/) - [Blueberry Scones](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/blueberry-scones/) - [Blueberry Pie](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/blueberry-pie/) - [Blueberry Almond Quickbread : The Perfect Snack](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/blueberry-almond-quickbread-the-perfect-snack/) - [Best Potato Salad](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/best-potato-salad/) - [Best & Juiciest Grilled Chicken Breasts](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/best-juiciest-grilled-chicken-breasts/) - [Basil Vodka Gimlet Cocktail : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/basil-vodka-gimlet-cocktail-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Baked Gruyere in Pastry wih Rosemary and Garlic](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/baked-gruyere-in-pastry-wih-rosemary-and-garlic/) - [Baked Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/baked-cinnamon-roll-oatmeal/) - [Baked Cheesy Chicken & Rice : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/baked-cheesy-chicken-rice-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Artichoke Parmesan Dip](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/artichoke-parmesan-dip/) - [Apple Pancake : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/apple-pancake-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - [Apple Chip Cake](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/apple-chip-cake/) - [Amish Overnight Coleslaw](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/amish-overnight-coleslaw/) - [Ambrosia Lemon Bars with Guest Chef Horatio](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/ambrosia-lemon-bars-with-guest-chef-horatio/) - [Almond Addiction : Sweet & Salty Crunch](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/almond-addiction-recipe/) - [All the Right Stuff : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/all-the-right-stuff/) - [Acorn Squash Stuffed with Beans : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/acorn-squash-stuffed-with-beans/) - [Cindy's Most Excellent Grilled Cheese : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/cindys-most-excellent-grilled-cheese/) - [Brandied Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Whipped Cream](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/brandied-pumpkin-pie-with-ginger-whipped-cream/) - [Pumpkin Alfredo with Chicken & Mushrooms : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/pumpkin-alfredo-with-chicken-mushrooms/) - [Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/pumpkin-pecan-cobbler/) - [Chewy Pumpkin Spice Squares : A Cookalong Original](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/chewy-pumpkin-spice-squares/) - [(Toffee-Studded) Brown Sugar & Oatmeal Shortbread Cookies](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipe/toffee-studded-brown-sugar-oatmeal-shortbread-cookies/) ## Quick Bites - [Cindy's Secrets 3 : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/cindys-secrets-3-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - Fun stuff, stuffFun stuff, stuff to impress you friends, stuff to make cooking easier. In less than 5 minutes. Volume 3. - [Cindy's Secrets 1 : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/cindys-secrets-1-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - Fun stuff, stuff to impress you friends, stuff to make cooking easier. In less than 5 minutes. Volume 1. - [Broiled Tomato Sandwich : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/broiled-tomato-sandwich-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 12:31 This is one of the best ways I know to enjoy your fresh summer tomatoes! Super easy to make. - [Baked Cheesy Chicken & Rice : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/baked-cheesy-chicken-rice-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 13:20 Fast and easy complete dinner with lots of sharp CHEESE. - [Apple Pancake : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/apple-pancake-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 13:12 Apples cooked in butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup atop a golden pancake base in a cast iron pan. Beautiful and delicious! - [Ground Beef Enchiladas](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/ground-beef-enchiladas/) - 14:31 A very tasty, cheesy meal that takes almost no effort and is on the table in 30 minutes. Spicy, if you like it that way! - [Korean Corn Cheese : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/korean-corn-cheese-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 7:46 Toasty, cheesy, sweet corn comfort food. Make it in 5 minutes. - [Foods That Help You Sleep : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/foods-that-help-you-sleep-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 7:32 My 2 cents on all this "get better sleep" business. - [Slow-Cooker Blueberry Oatmeal : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/slow-cooker-blueberry-oatmeal-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 10:20 A creamy, smooth, and sweet-but-healthy breakfast that can be waiting for you when you get out of bed. Easy to make and SO YUMMY! - [Creamy Cheddar Polenta : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/creamy-cheddar-polenta-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 8:58 Cheesy, creamy ground corn, so smooth, warm, and comforting you will want it every week. And you can make it in less than 10 minutes. - [Basil Vodka Gimlet Cocktail : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/basil-vodka-gimlet-cocktail-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 14:39 This is sweet and tart with the pungency of basil and a perfect pamper-yourself treat. - [Homemade Honey Cinnamon Peanut Butter : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/homemade-honey-cinnamon-peanut-butter-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 14:50 This peanut butter treat is creamy and salty with a little sweetness, a little cinnamon, and teeny, tiny crunchy bits. Fast and easy to make from scratch. - [Migas - Comfort Food in 10 Minutes or Less : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/migas-comfort-food-in-10-minutes-or-less-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 12:52 This is a meal for any time of day that will make your mouth so happy and be ready to eat in just a few minutes. A short-cut to the egg-cheese-tortilla comfort of Migas! - [Ricotta, by YOU : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/ricotta-by-you-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 14:05 Become a cheesemaker! This fast, no-fuss ricotta recipe will make better cannoli! Also great in your lasagna, or spread on a cracker. - [Cannoli Conundrums : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/cannoli-conundrums-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 12:45 A cannoli-making story, and tips...if you're feeling adventurous. - [Vanilla Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour for One: A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/vanilla-cinnamon-maple-whiskey-sour-for-one-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 8:23 Wow! Many amazing flavors surprisingly combined in one drink, and they work together like a miracle. Alcohol optional! This might be the best cocktail I've ever had. - [Honey Rum Sauce : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/honey-rum-sauce-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 13:15 Very rich, buttery cinnamon sauce, with rum (or rum extract) and other indulgences. A stunning addition to apple pie...and what else?! - [Magicians, Musicians, Theater Folk, and Clam Dip : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/magicians-musicians-theater-folk-and-clam-dip-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 21:21 The best people make the best parties. - [Pantry Party--Flour Power : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/pantry-party-fun-with-flour-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 14:38 Here's your Flour Team, and they want to come out to play. - [White Chocolate : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/white-chocolate-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 18:43 A treat or a waste of pantry space? A white chocolate taste test. - [Chocolate Dump Cake : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/chocolate-dump-cake-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 12:39 This decadent dessert takes only five ingredients. Fast, Easy, Fun. - [Fast, Fancy, Five-ingredient Southwestern Avocado Chicken : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/fast-fancy-five-ingredient-southwestern-avocado-chicken-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 11:22 This dish can be made in about 20 minutes. It's an impressive meal that tastes amazing, and dinner really doesn't get any easier than this. - [Homemade Pizza in Less than an Hour : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/homemade-pizza-in-less-than-an-hour-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 20:00 Crave pizza at 5:PM, eat a homemade one before 6:PM. Easy, fast, fun, and tasty! - [Pepper-Upper : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/pepper-upper-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 12:38 The scoop on types, grinds, and storage of pepper. - [My Rice Cooker--A Change of Heart + Recipe! : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/my-rice-cooker-a-change-of-heart-recipe-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 14:01 My rice cooker goes from foolish to fabulous, and here's an EASY rice recipe. - [Hidden Gem: A Fava Bean Story : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/hidden-gem-a-fava-bean-story-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 10:58 It's there. Sometimes you just have to work for it. - [For People Who Love Parmesan : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/for-people-who-love-parmesan-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 14:43 Know more, eat more. - [Better Cookies : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/better-cookies-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 16:28 You do want the cookies to be really good, right? - [Dash for Frozen Custard : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/dash-for-frozen-custard-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 16:25 Can't find the really good stuff? Make it yourself. - [Cinnamon: Is It Good For You?](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/cinnamon-is-it-good-for-you/) - 11:36 Here's what you need to know about the different kinds of cinnamon. - [Garlic! Who Knew? : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/garlic-who-knew-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 16:21 Here's some stuff you may not know about buying, prepping, cooking, and growing garlic. - [What's the Best Vanilla? : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/whats-the-best-vanilla/) - [Your Nose Knows : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/your-nose-knows-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 10:05 Your nose is a cooking tool. - [Plant Herbs! : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/plant-herbs/) - 9:12 It is so fun to walk out into your yard and pick fresh herbs that you take inside to cook with! - [Packaged Pasta Prep : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/packaged-pasta-prep/) - 14:35 Cook your pasta right, cut down your cooking time, and get creative. - [My Favorite Knives : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/my-favorite-knives-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 18:10 I love knives. These are my favorites, and here's why. - [Who the Heck is Cindy Lyndin? : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/who-the-heck-is-cindy-lyndin-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 16:33 You asked. (Commercial headshot photo by Owen Carey. Long ago. Sigh.) - [Pan Rescue 101 : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/pan-rescue-101/) - 9:45 Here's how to get that stuff off the bottom of your favorite pan. - [How to Love a Cast Iron Pan : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/how-to-love-a-cast-iron-pan/) - 13:13 Ready to join the ranks of cast iron devotees? Listen to how easy that is. - [How to Cookalong : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/how-to-cookalong-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 7:47 Here are some tips, in case you'd like to try actually cooking with me. - [How Did We Get here? : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/how-did-we-get-here-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 11:03 The road was long, with many a winding turn. Makes a good story. - [Gifting Spices : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/gifting-spices-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 17:04 An excellent gift for EVERYONE. Here are suggestions, based on level of interest in cooking. - [Getting Into Cindy's Drawers (Part 3) : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/getting-into-cindys-drawers-part-3-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 18:13 The Gadget Drawer. - [Getting Into Cindy's Drawers (Part 2) : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/getting-into-cindys-drawers-part-2-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 11:51 The Tool Drawer - [Getting Into Cindy's Drawers (Part 1) : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/getting-into-cindys-drawers-part-1/) - 14:56 What do people who cook a lot keep in their kitchen drawers?? - [A Story About a Steak : A Cookalong Podcast Quick Bite](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/quickbites/a-story-about-a-steak-a-cookalong-podcast-quick-bite/) - 13:02 The story about how I made the best steak I've ever cooked--or eaten. ## Categories - [Announcements](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/category/announcements/) - [New Methods](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/category/methods/) - Tips, ideas, stuff you may not have considered - [Tools & Equipment](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/category/tools/) - My suggestions on tools that make your work easier. - [Fixes & Tips](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/category/tips/) - [Food](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/category/food/) ## Tags - [cookware](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/cookware/) - [cast iron](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/cast-iron/) - [stainless steel](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/stainless-steel/) - [salt](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/salt/) - [savory](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/savory/) - [fixes](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/fixes/) - [baking](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/baking/) - [oven](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/oven/) - [temperature](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/temperature/) - [cooking](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/cooking/) - [cutting](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/cutting/) - [knife](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/knife/) - [pasta](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/pasta/) - [dinner](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/dinner/) - [tips](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/tips/) - [holiday](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/holiday/) - [meal plan](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/tag/meal-plan/) ## Recipe Categories - [Appetizers & Snacks](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/appetizers/) - [Beverages](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/beverages/) - [Bread](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/bread/) - [Sweet Breads](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/bread/sweet-breads/) - [Muffins](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/bread/muffins/) - [Rolls](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/bread/rolls/) - [Breakfast](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/breakfast/) - [Desserts](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/desserts/) - [Cakes & Frostings](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/desserts/cakes-frostings/) - [Candy](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/desserts/candy/) - [Cheesecakes](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/desserts/cheesecakes/) - [Cookies](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/desserts/cookies/) - [Ice Cream & Toppings](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/desserts/icecream-toppings/) - [Miscellaneous](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/desserts/misc-desserts/) - [Pies](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/desserts/pies/) - [Main Dishes](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/main-dishes/) - [Side Dishes](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/side-dishes/) - [Slow Cooker](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/slow-cooker/) - [Slow Cooker Sweets](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/slow-cooker/cooker-sweets/) - [Soup](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/soup/) - [Sauces & Seasonings](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/sauces-seasonings/) - [All Recipes](https://thecookalongpodcast.com/recipes/all-recipes/)