Everyday Cooks Recipe Club

Simple Camping Recipes for Fire, Camp Stoves and RVs

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie shares tips, tricks and recipes for cooking during your camping trips. Whether you are cooking over an open campfire, need fast and efficient ideas for a portable camp stove or have the luxury of electricity and a small kitchen in a motorhome or RV, Stephanie has you covered.

In this episode, we talk about:

9 recipes that work with an open fire or a camp stove
Ideas for getting the kids involved
Tips for prepping before you leave
Tips for what to bring for a smooth cooking experience
5 recipes for cooking in the RV or Motorhome

Resources & Links

OPEN FIRE OR CAMP STOVE

Roasted Crescent Roll Hot Dog on a Stick

Ingredients:

Hot dogs
Crescent rolls or biscuit dough in a can
Roasting sticks for the fire
Open fire
Optional: ketchup, mustard, shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

Instructions:

1. First boil hot dogs in water on a grill or camp stove. This step is optional because the hot dogs will cook over the fire.

2. Lay crescent or biscuit dough out and add any optional hot dog toppings

3. Wrap the dough around the hotdog in a spiral

4. Place the hot dog on the roasting stick all the way

5. Roast slowly over the hot coals for 8-10 min, rotating until golden

6. Let cool slightly before removing from the roasting stick and enjoy!

This is a big hit for campers of all ages!

Naan Pizza’s

These naan pizzas can be made either on an open campfire, on a camping grill, or in the air fryer.

Ingredients:

Naan
BBQ sauce or Pizza sauce
Pizza toppings: ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, PINEAPPLE)
Shredded mozzarella cheese or mozzarella mini balls

Instructions:

1. Lay out all the naan

2. Put a layer of BBQ or pizza sauce

3. Add your favorite toppings – everyone can make their own

4. Camp stove or open fire: use a grill, pizza stone, or a sheet pan to cook the naan pizzas.

Air fryer 350* for 7-9 min. Watch for cheese to melt

Campfire Shrimp Boil

By: SPaswaters and inspired by IG campinerin and Old Bay Seasoning

Ingredients

½ stick butter
Red potatoes chopped into small pieces
Smoked sausage or kielbasa sausage
Red onion chopped
3 lemons quartered and juiced
Cord – fresh or frozen cobs
Old bay seasoning
Raw shrimp
1 beer or 8 oz water

Instructions

1. Chop the red potatoes, sausage, and onion then put into an deep aluminum baking pan

2. Cut the fresh corn in ½ or use frozen corn cobs and add to the baking pan

3. Sprinkle generously with Old Bay Seasoning

4. Quarter the lemons and squeeze the juice into the mixture. Place the lemons into mixture after.

5. Chop the ½ stick of butter into pats and place along on top of mixture

6. Add beer or water to steam and keep from burning

7. Cover tightly with aluminum foil

8. Bake over the coals for at least 30 min.

9. In a separate bowl mix shrimp and more Old Bay Seasoning

10. After 30 min, open foil (be careful it will be HOT) and poke potatoes, are they almost done? If so, add raw seasoned shrimp.

11. Add foil back tightly and cook for another 10 min.

12. Check by poking all the ingredients to see that they are cooked through and serve.

For added extra fun, bring along disposable plastic tablecloths (think dollar store), lay the tablecloth out and pour the whole shrimp boil out on the table for everyone to enjoy! Clean up is easy once everyone is done – just roll up the disposable tablecloth and toss!

Other ideas:

Cheeseburger Bites on a Stick

Similar to the hot dogs on a stick, take ground turkey and make mini hamburger balls and put a couple on the roasting stick. Cook over the fire 10 min, turning to ensure all sides are cooked thoroughly. Serve with all the burger fixins: lettuce, tomato, ketchup, cheese.

Also check out an earlier episode for our potato salad recipe, at the 29:45 mark.

https://everyday-cooks-recipe.captivate.fm/episode/5-quick-summer-recipes

Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

Instead of using BBQ sauce, try marinating your chicken with soy sauce, or teriyaki sauce for a different taste. If you don’t like drumsticks, this can also be made with chicken breasts or tenders. Served with roasted veggies on the side.

Jalapeno Poppers

Costco sells a tup Jalapeno Artichoke dip and mini sweet peppers. Cut the tops off the mini peppers, stuff with the dip, and grill over the coals for 10 min – this doesn’t take long at all. Then let them cool and enjoy!

Grilled Sausage and Peppers

I like to get the chicken apple sausage and grill these with sliced yellow and red peppers, and onions in a cast iron over the fire. This doesn’t take too long, maybe 15-20 min. When the mix is almost done, toast your buns over the fire, watch them so they don’t burn! Then serve the sausage and peppers and onion in the toasted bun. Also bring that jar of pepperoncini or banana peppers!

Baked Potatoes

Wrap your pre-washed and oiled potatoes in aluminum foil. You can prep this ahead of time and

bring the foiled potatoes in a Ziploc bag. Toss them on the grill or in the coals. Cook for about 60 minutes. Let cool and serve.

Grilled Watermelon and Peaches

What is camping without watermelon? Slice your watermelon into triangles; this works best if you can get an oblong watermelon and leave the rind on. That will come in handy later. Then place your watermelon, or even peach halves on a grill over the fire for a few minutes. Don’t forget to roast each side. Then serve w/ lime or lemon juice or Tajin. Oh, and that rind, that’s where you can hold the watermelon slice and no dishes!

Tips and Tricks:

Chop veggies and sides ahead of time.
Marinade your meat ahead of time.
Hard boil eggs ahead of time and peel them at home.
Pre-cook rice and bring for a side dish.
Don’t bring your whole seasoning jars, pack smaller amounts in containers.
Pre-cook meals that you can head over the fire. Freeze them and put them in an ice chest.
Foil packets are easy to make but can take a little longer to cook depending on the meat.
Bring a cast iron skillet/grill and proper cooking utensils to cook over the fire. Don’t use plastic.
Bring extra aluminum foil.
Bring extra snacks.
Extra disposable plastic tablecloths.

CAMPING WITH ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY

Slow-Cooker Meatballs: In a large slow cooker add 2-3 lbs. of frozen meatballs (turkey, beef, Italian) and over with a can of whole cranberry sauce and a jar of bbq sauce. Cook high 3 hours or low 6 hours. This gives you the softest and flavorful meatballs. Serve with pasta, rice, or on rolls.

Slow-Cooker Wings: In a large slow cooker add a bag of frozen pre-cooked buffalo wings. Either get the pre-seasoned wings, or add your own buffalo sauce, teriyaki sauce, or keep them plain. Cook high 3 hours or low 6 hours. This is easy and fun to have when there is a big group camping and it’s a potluck. Serve with potato salad.

Pre-made Taco Meat: This is an all time favorite for me. Make your taco meat at home and warm up in a microwave. Bring all the fixin’s and sit back and enjoy the great outdoors.

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches: This is easy to put some chicken in your crockpot, add a bottle of BBQ sauce, and cook on low for 6 hours. Go out and enjoy the camper life either fishing, hiking, off-roading and come back to your campsite and turn off the slow cooker. Shred your chicken and serve on soft warm buns and a bag of chips and a veggie tray!

Skillet Spinach – Artichoke Dip with Fire-roasted Sourdough Bread: Buy a tub of spinach artichoke dip or jalapeno artichoke dip at the store and bring a really good cast iron skillet. Either warm the dip up in the microwave and air fry the sour dough slices or toss it all outside on the fire or camp stove. Make sure to get the grill marks on the slices. Either way, this is an easy snack or dinner option and serve with a glass of wine!

Airfryer Ideas:

Tater Tots, hot dogs and brats (score them first), grilled cheese sandwiches

Bang Bang Shrimp handheld sandwich (air fry frozen breaded shrimp, then coat with bang bang shrimp sauce. Put lettuce or a bag of salad mix in the tortilla and fill it with shrimp.)

Bang Bang sauce recipe: ½ cup mayo or miracle whip, 2 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce, 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, and 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar. Serves 5-6.

See Everyday Cooks Recipe Club episodes about:

Slow cooker Chicken Tacos
Summer Potato Salad w/ Apples
Slow cooker Lasagna
Ribs in the slow cooker
French Toast Bake (bake ahead, warm in the microwave or air fryer)

Tips and Tricks:

Pre-cook some meals so you just can warm them up at camp
Buy Kevin’s or Factor meals ahead of time and bring
Pre-make pancake mix and bring it with you in a squeeze bottle. Cook in the RV or on a grill outside
Skewer bacon and cook on the grill, the fire, or in the microwave!
Nothing is wrong with grilled, microwaved, or air fried hot dogs and a warmed up can of beans
Make Yogurt parfait at home and bring. Or bring all the fixins and make them in the RV.
Everyone gets to make their own!
Canned cinnamon rolls in the oven or air fryer and add fruit.

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Puff Pastry Is Easier Than You Think

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly and Stephanie talk about puff pastry. Stephanie uses it all the time. Kelly has never used it, but quickly finds out that she has been missing out! We unlock the secrets to prepping and baking with puff pastry. We share some savory recipes as well as sweet ones.

In this episode, we talk about:

A quick update on lasagna made in the crock pot
Making puff pastry from scratch, if you want
Store bought puff pastry - should you buy refrigerated or frozen?
How an egg wash is mandatory
Savory Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart
Savory Sausage and Asparagus Tart
Sweet Apple Tart

Resources & Links

Homemade Puff Pastry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjsTLypTgjQ

Savory Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBxBzW0YSGg

Savory Sausage and Asparagus Tart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1NoE2Zc9PM&t=197s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmLrLw4CxXE&t=26s

Apple Tart

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CEog_ThVgTk

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6I_r0L4iViA

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Perfectly Cooked Honey Soy Glazed Salmon

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly goes back to Salmon 101. Should Kelly bake, pan fry or grill her salmon fillet? Will it be delicious or dry? And can she challenge Stephanie with a new method to cook salmon - poached? Follow along as Kelly finds out if she can or cannot cook salmon!

In this episode, we talk about:

Kelly’s desire to cook delicious fish at home
A few salmon recipes to choose from
Plus a few side dish recipes to serve with the salmon
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/honey-garlic-salmon/

https://www.foxandbriar.com/garlic-butter-baked-salmon/

https://www.livinglou.com/poached-salmon-in-curried-coconut-milk/

https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/cucumber-avocado-crispy-chickpea-salad/

https://cookieandkate.com/honey-mustard-brussels-sprout-slaw/

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Easy Homemade Dog Biscuits

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, we aren’t just cooking for the humans! Kelly and Stephanie share two recipes so you can make your own homemade dog biscuits. These are easy recipes that your dogs will love! We also have a bonus recipe for Kitty Cookies!

In this episode, we talk about:

How Lizzie inspired this episode
An easy, 4 ingredient recipe for Oatmeal Pumpkin Dog Cookies
Another recipe for Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
A recipe for Holy Mackerel Kitty Cookies
How each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

Oatmeal Pumpkin Dog Cookies

½ cup cooked pumpkin

1 egg

1 ½ cup oats

1 Tbsp peanut butter

Mix ingredients and fill silicone cookie mold with mixture.

Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Let them cool before giving to your dog.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

https://www.thecookierookie.com/pb-dog-treats/

Holy Mackerel Kitty Cookies

½ cup canned mackerel - drained, crumbled

1 cup whole grain bread crumbs

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 egg - beaten

1 tsp. brewer's yeast - optional (see Notes below)

Combine all ingredients; mix well.

Drop dough by 1/4 teaspoonfuls 1" apart onto a greased cookie sheet.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 minutes.

Cool biscuits and store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Notes: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks OR freeze up to 1 year. Brewer's yeast is an excellent source of essential fatty acids and B-Complex vitamins for a glossy coat and stable nervous system. It's also known to prevent flea infestation.

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5 Quick Summer Recipes That Take 30 Minutes or Less

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly and Stephanie bring some quick recipe ideas for the summer season so you can spend minimal time in the kitchen. These recipes can be done in under 30 minutes, with minimal effort and no ovens!

In this episode, we talk about:

Meals that take 15-30 minutes to get on the table
A no-cook chicken and hummus on naan dish
A fast and delicious way to make Swedish Meatballs
Kelly’s take on a dense bean salad using sardines
A potato salad recipe using green apples
No-bake cheesecake using pound cake
How each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)

Resources & Links

Chicken and Hummus on Naan

https://www.therisingspoon.com/2018/02/chicken-hummus-naan-wraps.html

Swedish Meatballs

https://lovetobeinthekitchen.com/2019/03/13/easy-swedish-meatballs/

https://preppykitchen.com/swedish-meatballs/

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/218894/easy-swedish-meatball-sauce/

Sardine Dip / Sardine Salad

https://www.themediterraneandish.com/sardine-fish-dip/

https://wildplanetfoods.com/blogs/recipes/mediterranean-sardine-dip

Summer Potato Salad with Green Apples

Stephanie Paswaters Inspired by Sarah Shannon

Prep Time: 40 mins Chill Time: 6 hrs. Servings: 12 side portions

Ingredients

• 6 red and/or yellow new potatoes, quartered

• 11⁄4 cup mayonnaise or miracle whip

• 1 Tbsp. yellow or Dijon mustard

• 1⁄2 tsp. salt

• 1⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper

• 1 green Granny Smith apple, chopped

• 1⁄3 cup chopped red onion (1/2 small onion)

• 1⁄2 cup chopped dill pickles or 1/2 cup pickle dill relish

• 6 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped

• Paprika (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan place potato, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and enough water to cover. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until just tender. Drain well; cool slightly. Test potatoes are done by piercing with a fork.

2. Meanwhile in a large bowl combine mayonnaise/miracle whip, mustard, the 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

3. Stir in the apples, onion, and pickles.

4. Add the potatoes and eggs. Toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours.

5. To serve, transfer the potato salad to the bowl. If desired, sprinkle with paprika. Makes 12 side-dish servings.

4 Ingredient No-Bake Cheesecake

https://www.burntpelletbbq.com/no-bake-cheesecake-dessert/

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DT9BshHjLBW/

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Magnolia Bakery's Famous Banana Pudding

Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly and Stephanie test out different banana pudding recipes. Stephanie makes her Mom’s recipe, but Kelly had to research a recipe. She came across a blog that shared the recipe for Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding. Kelly picked it because it didn’t have a lot of ingredients and found out that it is delicious!!

In this episode, we talk about:

Where our recipes came from
If we use vanilla pudding or banana pudding
If we use milk or sweetened condensed milk
If we use Nilla wafers or Chessman cookies
If we make our own whipped cream or use cool whip
How long our recipes took
How each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/magnolia-bakerys-famous-banana-pudding/

https://youtu.be/LPk-MWuW2qw

Mai’s Banana Pudding

Ingredients

1 (12-oz) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip)

1 (14 oz) can, sweetened condensed milk

1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened

2 cups cold skim milk

1 (5-oz) box instant banana pudding mix

6 to 8 bananas, sliced

2 bags chessmen cookies

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the skim milk and pudding mix and blend well using a handheld electric mixer.

2. Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth.

3. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.

4. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended.

5. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer sliced bananas on top.

6. Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas and cover with the remaining cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (1 hour)

Alternates:

Nilla wafers instead of chessmen cookies

Instant vanilla pudding mix instead of instant banana pudding mix

Whip your own heavy whipping cream instead of tub of Cool Whip

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High Protein Dense Bean Salad

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie taps into a trending recipe: Dense Bean Salad. This versatile recipe is packed with protein and flavor! It is so easy to make and one batch makes a lot!

In this episode, we talk about:

Why Stephanie chose this recipe
What ingredients go in the dish; you probably have most of it in your pantry!
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again
How easy it is to make a dense bean salad with the flavors you are craving.

Resources & Links

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHSd0isOVMk/?igsh=MWs0Y2Mzajk3eXQxbA==

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efRyUK0oRyM

https://www.allrecipes.com/steak-chimichurri-dense-bean-salad-recipe-11689874

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Lasagna Two Ways: Classic Oven Baked vs. Slow Cooker

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie suggests we make a classic lasagna. We each use a different method. Kelly makes an oven baked lasagna while Stephanie makes her lasagna in the crockpot. Both of us remember how easy this dish is to make and why it never goes out of style!

In this episode, we talk about:

Why Stephanie picked this recipe
Making marinara sauce from scratch
Cottage cheese vs ricotta cheese
Boil the noodles or not?
Baking the lasagna vs cooking in the slow cooker
How each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

Marinara sauce recipe

m/shorts/5Jr3bJ2T1UA?si=LlorJoXUzLIWvVlu

Lasagna recipe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzJss3PUGHE

Bonus! This is Stephanie’s own recipe!

Easy Slow-Cooker Lasagna

Ingredients

1-pound Italian sausage

1 small onion

2 garlic cloves chopped

1 large jar 24oz pasta sauce (marinara or your pick)

1 cup chicken stock or bone broth

1 24 oz low-fat cottage cheese

1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese

5 oz (small clam or bag) of fresh baby spinach

6-8 oven ready-bake lasagna noodles

2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon Herbs de Provance

Optional

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ finely chopped jalapeno

8 oz chopped mushrooms

1 yellow or orange bell pepper chopped (or any other veggies you like)

LOW CARB replace lasagna noodles with cabbage leaves

Directions

1. Cook Italian sausage then drain grease either into foil or with a paper towel.

2. Add onion and cook (do not overcook onion)

3. Add jar of pasta sauce along with 1 cup chicken stock and mix with sausage and onion

4. In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese along with the seasonings: Italian seasoning, Herbs de Provance, and red pepper flakes

5. Line slow cooker with cooking bag or non-stick cooking spray

6. Scoop about ½ - 1 cup of the sausage & sauce mixture to the bottom of the slow cooker

7. Add a layer of the ready-bake lasagna noodles. It’s ok to break them to cover the sauce

8. Add a layer of the cottage cheese mixture

9. Add chopped bell pepper and spinach (veggies)

10. Last layer add shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese

11. Repeat

sausage & sauce mixture
noodles
cottage cheese
veggies
cheese

12. Slow cook HIGH 3 hours, LOW 4-6

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie shares a quick and easy way to make chicken tacos in the slow cooker. This dump and go recipe is the easiest weeknight meal and it is loaded with flavor!

In this episode, we talk about:

Using thighs versus breast
Using a jar of salsa for the liquid in the slow cooker and for extra flavor
Using taco seasoning versus chili powder, cumin and paprika
The secret ingredient, cream cheese, for creamy finish
Methods for shredding the chicken
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a64131952/slow-cooker-chicken-tacos-recipe/

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The Secret To Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie shares with us how she made mashed potatoes using a potato ricer. This tool is a game changer! Easily make fluffy, lump-free mashed potatoes with little extra effort and get ready for all the compliments!

In this episode, we talk about:

Russet versus Yukon Gold potatoes
How to tell when your potatoes are done boiling
How to use the ricer and why it’s better than a masher
Butter and other mix-in that make the potatoes delicious
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

4 lb. russet potatoes

3 cloves garlic (sp)

1 Tbsp. salt

4 Tbsp. butter, plus more for serving

1 Tbsp. sour cream

1/2 cup heavy cream, milk, or ½ & ½

Salt & pepper to taste

Finely chopped chives or green onions for garnish

Directions

Peel the potatoes, rinse them and cut them into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Add to a large pot and add enough water to cover all the potatoes. Heavily salt the water. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add garlic cloves to water when boiling.

Place pot on your stove and turn to high. Bring to a boil and boil for 15 minutes, until potatoes are knife tender. Turn off heat and drain.

Use a potato ricer and rice cooked potatoes back into hot pot (that’s turned off). Leave the pot on the stove for at least 10 minutes, uncovered.

Add butter. Mash the potatoes to desired consistency. Add sour cream and mix. Add ½ & ½ and mix. Add more if you like creamier potatoes.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Add an extra pat of butter on top before serving. Garnish with green onions.

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator and reheat to serve.

Revisit our episode that references how to make Compound Butter. Tune in at the 10:30 mark.

https://everyday-cooks-recipe.captivate.fm/episode/holiday-food-gifts

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Fresh Fish Tacos And Roasted Cauliflower

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie layers the flavors in this crowd favorite: Tacos. Follow along as we make fish tacos with fresh cod and a side of roasted cauliflower. This dish is fresh, healthy and easy to prepare. You will want to add it to your regular rotation.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why Stephanie chose this recipe
What kind of fish we used and how we prepared it
Roasting cauliflower - if you aren’t doing this, you are missing out!
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPFxcByLeYE

https://preppykitchen.com/fish-tacos/

https://natashaskitchen.com/fish-tacos-recipe/

https://natashaskitchen.com/roasted-cauliflower/

If there are recipes you want us to try or questions you want to ask, email us at everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com

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Matcha Latte 101

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly starts from scratch to figure out how to make a good Matcha Latte at home. Previous attempts have been so-so. Stephanie wants to avoid the tea tasting like grass. Kelly did the research and is sharing all that she learned.

In this episode, we talk about:

The different types of matcha powder: Ceremonial versus Culinary grade
The precise way that people make their matcha tea including the tools used (chasen)
It can’t be a latte without milk! We talk dairy and dairy-free options
The various types of sweeteners and which to use in hot drinks versus cold drinks
How each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnh_xDOxnzE

Suggested Recipe

3 grams of matcha (1.5 tsp)

30 ml of 170 degree water (~¼ cup)

80-90 ml of milk of choice (⅓ cup)

Hot Matcha Latte

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VpdL6_CtUDA

Iced Matcha Latte

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AUaJRWW-v50

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Low Carb High Protein Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie brings us a Low Carb High Protein Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine recipe. The twist is that the alfredo sauce is made out of cauliflower and the dish has 52 grams of protein! Plus she shares a recipe for zucchini coins.

In this episode, we talk about:

Using cauliflower as the base of the alfredo sauce
How we cooked our chicken
Steph’s secret place to buy pasta
The 3 step process to make zucchini coins
How each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce:

https://www.joshuaweissman.com/recipes/easy-low-calorie-52g-protein-alfredo-pasta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oniAMAulMgU

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2KyDrqiiZdU

Katie Lee’s Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

Recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/katie-lee/cauliflower-alfredo-sauce-3278457

Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VerGqHCFoPE

Air Fryer Coins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGsA2DHzR8o

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Easy Easter Dinner

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly share several recipe ideas to use for Easter dinner, including the ham! We talk about two different potato dishes. Plus two must have appetizers. All of the suggested recipes are easy and quick to make so you aren't stuck in the kitchen.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to make a ham in the slow cooker
How to make an easy hashbrown casserole
A second potato recipe: potatoes gratin
Tips to make the best deviled eggs
The cutest hummus dish you have ever seen
How each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

Slow Cooker Ham (Allrecipes)

Recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/80525/slow-cooker-ham/

Video (@5:15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MUit-Qlwys&t=5s

Easy Hashbrown Casserole (Preppy Kitchen)

Recipe: https://preppykitchen.com/hashbrown-casserole/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VE0mdLtd5g

Potatoes Gratin (Tyler Florence)

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/potatoes-gratin-recipe-1947666

Deviled Eggs (Preppy Kitchen)

youtube.com/watch?si=iAiOTXwVt6rTGsKN&v=hqkkwIVEE00&feature=youtu.be

Spring Hummus Veggie Garden (Allrecipes)

Recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/241899/spring-herb-hummus-vegetable-garden/

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We Answer More Listener Cooking Questions

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly answer more listener questions. Email us at everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com if you have questions you want answered.

In this episode, we talk about:

Ideas to label jars you are re-using
How to make compound butter - it’s really easy!
A surprising way to shred chicken
How to keep your apple slices from browning
How to prep and use fresh ginger
What to do when egg shells fall in your prep bowl
The best way to store your spinach and lettuce to maximize shelf life

Resources & Links

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Skillet Steak and Eggs

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly tries a steak and eggs recipe that Matt saw on YouTube.

In this episode, Kelly talks about:

Choosing your cut of steak
Her thoughts on cooking potatoes
How the eggs ended up being the hardest part of the recipe
Her honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

Perfect Steak and Eggs

https://youtu.be/v_LLdEl4Prw?si=3qL-VwoiG9G-tpMJ

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Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly tackle two recipes from their New York Times Cooking Page-A-Day 2026 calendar.

In this episode, we talk about:

How our cooking confidence has grown since we started the recipe club
Making the Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Making the Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs
How each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023846-brussels-sprouts-caesar-salad

Sheet-Pan Chicken Tikka Thighs

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025554-sheet-pan-chicken-tikka-thighs

Link to NYT Cooking Page-A-Day Calendar

https://www.amazon.com/Times-Cooking-Page-Day%C2%AE-Calendar/dp/1523530529

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How To Build A Professional Layer Cake

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly teaches you how to stack and frost a cake so it looks store bought.

In this episode, we talk about:

Step by step instructions to make a cake at home that looks store bought
How you don’t need to make everything from scratch
Ideas for different fillings you can add in between the layers
Ideas for decorating the cake

After listening to this episode you will be ready to build your own layer cake and show it off at your next gathering!

Resources & Links

You can make your own buttercream icing.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a43701038/buttercream-frosting-recipe/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a65890770/buttercream-frosting-recipe/

Visual examples of building the cake.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRZuwejAlZw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJbO09-G4CA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LCinnwDxz0

Link to NYT Cooking Page-A-Day Calendar

https://www.amazon.com/Times-Cooking-Page-Day%C2%AE-Calendar/dp/1523530529

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We Tested 6 Viral Recipes: Are They Actually Worth The Hype?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly tackle 6 viral recipes to let you know if the hype is justified. Tune in to see if it is worth your time!

In this episode, we talk about:

Dumpling lasagna
Cucumber and smoked salmon sushi
Zucchini bake
Cabbage lasagna
Biscoff yogurt dessert
Bakery style chocolate chip cookies
How each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

Viral Recipe #1 Dumpling Lasagna

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUUI6Y5D1JM/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSQl-GYkr_-/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DS2yuDSjxAP/

Viral Recipe #2 Sushi Inspired Appetizer

https://www.instagram.com/p/DS_Lep3Euij/

https://juliascuisine.com/cucumber-smoked-salmon-bites/

Viral Recipe #3 Zucchini Bake

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMQOB8SCc32/

Viral Recipe #4 Cabbage Lasagna

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DTtVlBtjttL/

Viral Recipe #5 Biscoff Yogurt Dessert Recipe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_hY2-VaSgo

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kYO8SyMm76Q

Viral Recipe #6 Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WM0uXmQTHw

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Mardi Gras + Lunar New Year = Lemongrass Marinated Pork Chop

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

This episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club publishes on February 17, 2026 which happens to be both Mardi Gras and the start of the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Fire Horse. Kelly and Stephanie thought a great way to celebrate this rare event is by revisiting a recipe from Nini Nguyen’s cookbook Dac Biet - lemongrass-marinated pork chops. Nini is based in New Orleans. Her cookbook is a special blend of flavorful, inspired Vietnamese and New Orleans cooking.

In this episode, we talk about:

Starting a recipe club
Why we chose this recipe
What it was like shopping for fresh lemongrass and the other key ingredients
How each of us prepared the pork chops (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

If you’ve ever been curious about cooking with lemongrass or you’re just looking for a fresh twist on pork chops, you’ll want to cook along with us!

The full recipe can be found in Nini Nguyen’s cookbook Dac Biet. We highly recommend checking it out anywhere books are sold.

Resources & Links

Watch this interview with Nini Nguyen to see how she makes this recipe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY2vz3o_TTU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiMkAy_9kWE

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We Answer Your Cooking Questions

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly answer some listener questions. Email us at everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com if you have questions you want answered.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to quickly chill your champagne
How to make hard cookies soft again
How to cut through a frozen ice cream cake
How to maintain your cutting boards
How to quickly thaw butter
How to store your herbs
How to grow green onions in your kitchen
How to clean your Le Creuset pots

Resources & Links

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Super Bowl Appetizers Part 2

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly follow up on their discussion on appetizers. They both tested the meatball sub slider bombs from the All Recipes video.

In this episode, we talk about:

How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again
Plus Kelly made a bonus recipe - the garlic butter pizza rolls

Resources & Links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK_uItFqt58

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Super Bowl Appetizer Ideas

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly are talking about appetizers! With the NFL playoffs in full swing it is time to prepare our Super Bowl party menu.

In this episode, we talk about:

Classic Buffalo Wings
Buffalo Chicken Dip in the slow cooker
Taco Bar
Nachos
Velveeta and Rotelle Dip
Pigs in a Blanket
Stephanie gives us a new recipe to try: Meatball Sub Slider Bombs

Resources & Links

Stephanie’s Buffalo Wings Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds wings (drumettes and flats)
Avocado oil spray
salt
Frank's Red Hot buffalo sauce or Kinder's buffalo sauce

Directions

Put wings on your broiler pan and spray with avocado oil and sprinkle salt
Bake on broiler pan at 425 for 40-45 minutes
Pull the wings out of the oven and put in a 8x10 pan
Generously coat with the sauce
Put back in the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes
Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing, carrot and celery sticks.

Mary’s Buffalo Chicken Dip in the slow cooker

Ingredients

Shredded chicken
Block of cream cheese
Frank's Red Hot buffalo sauce or Kinder's buffalo sauce
Ranch Dressing or Blue Cheese Dressing
Shredded cheese (Stephanie loves to do a white cheddar and sharp yellow cheddar mix, but you can also use (any) cheddar or monterey jack or pepper jack cheese)

Optional add-ins:

Blue cheese crumbles
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Green onions

Mix everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 hours or high for 1-2 hours.

Stir frequently to make sure the cream cheese doesn’t burn.

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, celery sticks and carrot sticks, radishes

Non-Meat Taco Me’Eat Kelly mentions for the taco bar:

https://rollingreens.com/products/ground-taco-protein

Extra Recipes:

https://www.ro-tel.com/recipes/sides-appetizers/rotel-famous-queso-dip-2693

https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pigs-in-a-blanket/e8abc84e-8a0e-42d6-ae7e-23b677a161ac

Here is the All Recipes video with the appetizer recipes we are making and will discuss in the next episode. We are specifically making the Meatball Sub Slider Bombs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK_uItFqt58

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Kitchen Reset Mid-Month Check In

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly are checking in to let you know what items they have completed from the Kitchen Reset list. They talked about how having an accountability partner helps keep you on track, so they are here to update you on what they have done so far.

In this episode, we talk about:

Deep cleaning ovens and refrigerators
How so many crumbs end up in your silverware drawer
How Kelly would rather deep clean than decide what to pare down
Stephanie walks us through conditioning wooden cutting boards and utensils
How many mugs Stephanie got rid of

Resources & Links

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lu_f_V7gjVM

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Cooking In Your Le Creuset Dutch Oven

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie walks us through 10 recipes you can make in your Dutch Oven. Get out your beautiful Le Creuset Dutch Oven and try one of these recipes. Don’t be afraid to use your dutch oven!

In this episode, we talk about:

The #1 recipe for your dutch oven is roasting a chicken
Seriously, use this pot for any recipe!
9 other recipe ideas

Resources & Links

https://www.eatingwell.com/heart-healthy-dutch-oven-recipes-11863852

https://food52.com/story/27003-best-dutch-oven-recipes

https://www.lecreuset.ca/en_CA/recipes/all-recipes/dutch-oven-recipes

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Prepare Your Kitchen for the New Year

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly welcome you to Season #2!! They also talk about the various ways you can freshen up your kitchen so you are ready for a new year of cooking.

In this episode, we talk about:

Decluttering your kitchen
Using the food items in your pantry to make meals
Replacing items now to prepare for future cooking
Deep cleaning your kitchen
Reorganizing your kitchen for a new year of cooking

Join Stephanie and Kelly in working through some of these items during the month of January.

Resources & Links

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/a69801620/january-kitchen-reset-organizing-ideas/

https://www.thekitchn.com/10-ways-to-reset-your-kitchen-for-the-new-year-227085

https://a.co/d/9nqODaG

https://a.co/d/3mjZoFt

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Date Snickers. Small Bites Episode 7

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly walks us through how to make a healthier candy bar option: Date Snickers. This is an easy recipe that does take a bit of time, but it is worth it!

In this episode, we talk about:

The base recipe for making Date Snickers
Why you might consider making this with a group instead of by yourself
A suggestion for making a different kind of healthier candy bar

We’d love to hear about how you make a healthier version of your favorite guilty pleasure!

Resources & Links

https://sarahsvegankitchen.com/recipes/date-snickers/

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Crowd Pleasing Breakfast Casseroles

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly talk about breakfast casseroles. They are sharing ideas on breakfast or brunch dishes that can feed a group. Take notes for an easy and delicious solution.

In this episode, we talk about:

A green chili and cheese egg casserole
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
A bonus recipe: French Toast Bake
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

This isn’t exactly Mary Dombey’s recipe, but it is close!

https://houseofnasheats.com/green-chili-egg-casserole/

French Toast Bake

Bake at 375* for 45-60 minutes

Ingredients:

½ cup melted butter (1 stick)

1 cup brown sugar

1 loaf thickly sliced bread (brioche, challah, Texas toast)

4 eggs

1 ½ cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl, pour into baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 30 min. Remove foil and bake another 15-30 min for crusty top. Or cover with foil and chill overnight in fridge. Morning, bake 30 min covered, remove foil, continue to bake 30 additional minutes.

SERVE with maple syrup, fruit compote, fresh fruit, whip cream.

Optional Add In’s:

Protein powder
Chocolate or butterscotch chips
Fruit jam spoonful’s
Cream cheese chunks
Pecans

Optional Topping:

Powdered sugar on top after baking

For the overnight oats, use rolled oats, not quick oats or steel cut.

https://www.loveandlemons.com/overnight-oats-recipe/

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Seasoned Roasted Nuts. Small Bites Episode 6

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie walks us through how to make chili lime seasoned pistachios. This is an easy recipe that doesn’t take long and really adds flavor to this snack.

In this episode, we talk about:

The base recipe for making seasoned pistachios
How Stephanie customizes the recipe
Ideas for turning the seasoned pistachios into a holiday gift

We’d love to hear about how you make seasoned nuts or even your chex mix recipe!

Resources & Links

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/chili-lime-roasted-pistachios-20634584

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Back To The Crock Pot

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly go back to the crock pot to test another recipe. This time they are making dinner.

In this episode, we talk about:

10 Crock Pot tips for the best experience
We review the Beef and Bean Chili recipe below
Stephanie gives us a bonus idea of cooking a whole chicken in the crock pot
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/slow_cooker_beef_and_bean_chili/

Here are crock pot tips for beginners:

Don’t Overfill It - Aim to fill the crock pot ½ to ⅔ full. Overfilling can cause uneven cooking, and under-filling can make food cook too fast.
Layer Ingredients Wisely - Heavier, tougher ingredients (like root vegetables and meats) should go on the bottom, closest to the heat source. Lighter ingredients go on top.
Brown Meat for Better Flavor (Optional) - While you can throw raw meat straight in, searing it first adds richer flavor and better texture.
Keep the Lid Closed - Every time you open the lid, you lose heat and add 15–30 minutes to the cooking time. Peek only when necessary.
Use the Right Amount of Liquid - Crock pots don’t let moisture escape. Use less liquid than you would on the stove—usually 1 cup or less unless you’re making soup.
Choose “Low and Slow” When Possible - Most dishes turn out more tender and flavorful when cooked on Low for 6–8 hours vs. High for 3–4 hours.
Add Dairy and Fresh Herbs at the End - Milk, cream, cheese, and fresh herbs can curdle or lose flavor if cooked too long. Stir them in during the last 15–30 minutes.
Use Cheaper Cuts of Meat - The slow cooker excels with budget-friendly cuts like chuck roast, pork shoulder, chicken thighs. They become super tender with long cooking.
Prep Ahead to Save Time - Chop veggies, measure spices, or assemble entire freezer-to-crock-pot bags the night before for easy morning cooking.
Clean Up Easily - Use crock pot liners or fill the pot with warm soapy water right after dinner to avoid stuck-on food.

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Back To Basics: Cooking Salmon

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode, we talk about:

Kelly’s desire to cook delicious fish at home
A few salmon recipes to choose from
Plus a few side dish recipes to serve with the salmon
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/honey-garlic-salmon/

https://www.foxandbriar.com/garlic-butter-baked-salmon/

https://www.livinglou.com/poached-salmon-in-curried-coconut-milk/

https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/cucumber-avocado-crispy-chickpea-salad/

https://cookieandkate.com/honey-mustard-brussels-sprout-slaw/

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Thanksgiving Leftover Meal Ideas

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly help you come up with ideas on how to breathe new life into your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers. Find out how to make your leftovers appealing again, after you have had that second or third plate and you don’t think you can do it again!

In this episode, we talk about:

Two ways to make turkey pot pie
KFC inspired turkey bowls
A delicious ham and bean dish made in the Instant Pot
A recipe for creamy ham and broccoli soup
A brainstorm on other uses for your leftover turkey

Resources & Links

Here is the soup recipe Kelly talks about in the episode, but she always doubles the recipe. This is also one of those recipes that you can “eyeball” and you don’t need to strictly follow the quantities. So make it how you want!

Creamy Ham and Broccoli Soup

4 t butter

4 t flour

1 can chicken broth or stock

1 c chopped broccoli

2 T chopped onion

1 c chopped ham

⅛ tsp fresh thyme

¾ shredded swiss cheese

Chop your broccoli and ham and put to the side. Prepare your thyme and swiss cheese if you didn’t buy shredded swiss cheese. Melt your butter in a sauce pan and mix in the flour to incorporate. Slowly stir in the chicken broth (or stock). Bring to a boil (about 2 minutes). Stir in broccoli and onion. Then add the ham. Stir in the cream and thyme. The last step is to stir in the swiss cheese.

https://www.delish.com/cooking/menus/g3058/7-genius-ways-to-use-thanksgiving-leftovers/

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/thanksgiving-ideas/g1471/leftover-turkey-recipes/

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Pickled Pink! Small Bites Episode 5

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie walks us through how to pickle onions. This is an easy recipe that doesn’t take long and really adds flavor to many of your dishes.

In this episode, we talk about:

The the base recipe for pickling
How Stephanie customizes the recipe
Ideas for what to put the picked onions on

We’d love to hear about what you are pickling!

Resources & Links

https://www.katieleebiegel.com/blog/ryans-pickled-onions

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Souper Fan Request: Hearty Soups

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly answer a fan request. Heather suggested we talk about a hearty soup or chilli for crock pot season. Challenge accepted!!

In this episode, we talk about:

The fundamentals of soup so you can make a soup without a recipe
Stephanie’s Italian Wedding Soup inspired custom recipe
Kelly makes creamy tortellini soup with sausage and beef taco soup
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

Fundamentals of soup summary:

Liquid base (broth, stock, cream, tomato puree)
Main ingredients (protein + vegetables)
Thickening agent (flour/roux, cornstarch, rice, potatoes, noodles, pureed veggies)
Seasonings and spices (salt, pepper, garlic, onions, thyme, rosemary, parsley, basil, oregano, lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, curry powder, paprika, chili flakes)
Texture (chunky, smooth, creamy)
Garnishes (croutons, fresh herbs, cream, cheese, bacon bits, scallions)

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a40810110/italian-wedding-soup-recipe/

https://www.cookingclassy.com/italian-wedding-soup/

https://www.cookingclassy.com/meatball-recipe/

https://familystylefood.com/classic-italian-meatballs-2/

https://www.aheadofthyme.com/

https://www.aheadofthyme.com/creamy-tortellini-soup-with-sausage/

https://www.aheadofthyme.com/beef-taco-soup/

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Making Food Gifts for the Holidays

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie and Kelly discuss four ideas you could make for food gifts you give during the holidays. They talk about how fun it was to spend the day baking and creating these gifts. Check out these easy and delicious recipes fit for a gift!

In this episode, we talk about:

An easy bread recipe from Jenny Jones
What compound butter is and how easy it is to make
How to make a charcuterie in a jar
Homemade vanilla extract

Resources & Links

Bread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0t8ZAhb8lQ

Compound Butter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYKsaDc8qw4

https://pantrytotable.com/compound-butter/

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a88011/how-to-make-compound-butter-recipes/

These charcuterie recipes are different from what we made, but are similar.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tucuFb4S1qw

https://www.tiktok.com/@lorimom2boys/video/7450899201795444011

Vanilla

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgCytb1Mhys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcCm11Pp9rs

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Beans, beans the magical fruit. We make Dense Bean Salad!

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode, we talk about:

Why Stephanie chose this recipe
What ingredients go in the dish; you probably have most of it in your pantry!
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again
How easy it is to make a dense bean salad with the flavors you are craving.

Resources & Links

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHSd0isOVMk/?igsh=MWs0Y2Mzajk3eXQxbA==

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efRyUK0oRyM

https://www.allrecipes.com/steak-chimichurri-dense-bean-salad-recipe-11689874

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Wine Recco. Small Bites Episode 4

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, we take a break from cooking and talk about which wines we are currently drinking. Stephanie and Kelly each tell us about one wine that you will find in their kitchen right now. This is a quick and fun conversation that might come in handy.

In this episode, we talk about:

Avaline Wine
California Dream Wine
Choosing a bottle of wine based on a feeling
Spicing up your wine by adding a jalapeno slice

We’d love to hear about what you are drinking!

Resources & Links

https://drinkavaline.com/

https://www.tfewines.com/brands/california-dream/

https://www.somegoodcleanfun.com/non-alcoholic-wine/best-non-alcoholic-red-wines-2025

https://www.reversewinesnob.com/search/label/canned-wine/

https://www.reversewinesnob.com/search/label/box-wine/

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You Had Me at Potatoes! Picadillo de Papa.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly brings a comfort food recipe for us to cook. Picadillo de Papa is a Costa Rican dish, but other Latin American cultures have their version. Your family will love this meat and potatoes dish!

In this episode, we talk about:

Why Kelly chose this recipe
What ingredients go in the dish
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

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Kelly's Smooth Move! Small Bites Episode 3: Protein Smoothies

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly talks about an easy way to start your day with 50 grams of protein. Learn her formula for making delicious smoothies and see how easy it is to personalize it for you.

In this episode, we talk about:

The 4 components of a good smoothie
How you can’t make a bad smoothie
Why you might want to start your day with a smoothie

We’d love to hear how you make your smoothies!

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Cod You Make Tacos? Fish Tacos with Roasted Cauliflower

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie layers the flavors in this crowd favorite: Tacos. Follow along as we make fish tacos with roasted cauliflower. This dish is fresh, healthy and easy to prepare. You will want to add it to your regular rotation.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why Stephanie chose this recipe
What kind of fish we used and how we prepared it
Roasting cauliflower - if you aren’t doing this, you are missing out!
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

Resources & Links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPFxcByLeYE

https://preppykitchen.com/fish-tacos/

https://natashaskitchen.com/fish-tacos-recipe/

https://natashaskitchen.com/roasted-cauliflower/

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Apple of My Eye! Small Bites Episode 2

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly talks about a healthy and versatile dish she often makes: baked apples. This dish couldn’t be easier to make and the baked apples can be used as a snack, on pancakes or even on top of ice cream.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can prepare this dish in 5-7 minutes
The various mix-ins you can add
The different ways you can serve this dish

You can make this dish spicy or sweet, but it is one your family will love and you will feel good about feeding it to your family. The best part is you can make this dish in real life faster than you can listen to this episode!

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Stephanie Almost Quit the Club! Steak and potatoes Asian style.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly creates a meal around a recipe from The Vegan Chinese Kitchen by Hannah Che. Turns out, she had no idea how controversial her choice of Sichuan-Style Peppercorn Steak was!

In this episode, we talk about:

How Kelly chose this recipe
Why Stephanie almost quit the club
What it was like shopping for all the ingredients
How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

These recipes were heavy on ingredients but you’ll want to cook along with us this month as we take on a different interpretation of steak and potatoes!

The Spicy Dry-Fried Potato recipe can be found in Hannah Che’s cookbook The Vegan Chinese Kitchen. We highly recommend checking it out anywhere books are sold.

Resources & Links

https://theplantbasedwok.com/

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Gadget Review: Tool Time Tuesday Episode 1

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In our first Tool Time Tuesday Gadget Review on Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie gives us a review of three kitchen gadgets she has been using: an Egg Slicer, a Tofu Press and her Wok.

In this episode, we talk about:

The pros and cons of a 3 way egg slicer
How to use a tofu press and why you might want one
What to look for when purchasing a wok

If you’re curious if these kitchen gadgets are worth the money and space in your kitchen, tune it to get the scoop.

Resources & Links

https://www.youtube.com/c/SoupedUpRecipes

https://www.saveur.com/shop/best-woks/

https://www.foodandwine.com/best-woks-7973555

https://www.eater.com/22325618/tofu-press-tool-drainer-review

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Hot Mammas Explain Green Chili: Making Colorado Green Chili

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly and Stephanie walk you through how to buy, prepare and make Colorado Green Chili, a cultural staple. It’s hatch green chili season, so let's get cookin!

In this episode, we talk about:

Our connection to Colorado Green Chili
How to buy green chili
What to do with all your green chili once you get home
Great ways to use green chili in your everyday recipes.

If you’ve ever been curious about buying freshly roasted green chili from a roadside vendor, join us for this conversation!

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Colorado Shrooms! Small Bites Episode 1

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Episode Description

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly talks about her trip to the Farmer’s Market. She comes up with a unique recipe idea when she meets a mushroom vendor.

In this episode, we talk about:

Kelly’s visit with a mushroom vendor at the Farmer’s Market
Using ChatGPT as your researcher
Our honest thoughts on how an impromptu recipe worked out

You have probably never thought about mushroom taco meat, but we'll explain why you might want to make this recipe. This episode is for those daring home cooks, but at the same time Kelly shows us that it’s really not that risky to try something unusual.

Resources & Links

This article walks us through a variety of mushrooms.

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g29993727/types-of-mushrooms/

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Now we're cookin with lemongrass! Grilled Lemongrass Marinated Pork Chops

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Episode Description

In this inaugural episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly and Stephanie head into the kitchen with a bright, zesty recipe from Nini Nguyen’s cookbook Dac Biet. Stephanie chose lemongrass-marinated pork chops.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why we chose this recipe
What it was like shopping for fresh lemongrass and the other key ingredients
How each of us prepared the pork chops (and where we improvised!)
Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

If you’ve ever been curious about cooking with lemongrass or you’re just looking for a fresh twist on pork chops, you’ll want to cook along with us this month!

The full recipe can be found in Nini Nguyen’s cookbook Dac Biet. We highly recommend checking it out anywhere books are sold.

Resources & Links

Watch this interview with Nini Nguyen to see how she makes this recipe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY2vz3o_TTU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiMkAy_9kWE

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Everyday Cooks Recipe Club (Official Trailer)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0600

Welcome to the Everyday Cooks Recipe Club!

Food is part of our everyday lives — from quick microwave meals to gourmet spreads, it connects us, inspires us, and keeps life delicious. That’s why we started the Everyday Cooks Recipe Club podcast - to talk about the food we make as well as the food we wish we could make.

Kelly is a home cook who’s learning to take more risks in the kitchen. Co-host Stephanie has been a natural in the kitchen for years — adventurous, creative, and seriously talented. Together, we’ve turned our love of cooking into a club where each month one of the hosts picks a recipe, we both cook it, and then share the real story of how it went.

In this podcast, you’ll hear:

Honest cooking wins (and fails) from our own kitchens
What it’s really like to shop for and cook each month’s recipe
Tips, tricks, and ideas you can try at home
A welcoming, no-pressure cooking community you can be part of

Subscribe now and join us each Tuesday for recipe reviews, quick cooking tips, and plenty of foodie fun. Let’s get cooking!

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Don’t miss an episode! Follow and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts!
Email us at: everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com

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