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  • 016: GETTING SAUCED, PART 1 - Béchamel

    Chris and Phil explore some of the building blocks to basic cuisine in the first of a multi-part series on sauces. Here they discuss the béchamel, otherwise known as one of the five French mother sauces. Spoiler alert, you've been making it your whole life.

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    • "Somedays I am just on fire—what can I say?"
    — A preview of Phil in his office and the DK logo bouncing around the screen.
  • Instagram
  • — Show us your skills with the hashtag #dadskitchencooks or just tag us in the photo @dadskitchenco
    22 min
  • 015: IN THE KITCHEN - Shepherd's Pie

    Thanksgiving is long gone but the leftovers aren't. In this rather comforting ITK episode, Chris and Phil take a stab at Shepherd's Pie with what's left of the mashed potatoes.

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    • Shepherd's Pie Recipe
    — Chris proves you don't really need to follow a recipe for Shepherd's Pie, but here's the one he used.
  • A Hotdog is a Sandwich
  • — This podcast is so fun. And pop tarts are totally ravioli.
  • Goldbelly
  • — What is this sorcery?
    25 min
  • 014: CONCEPTS - Repurposing Leftovers

    Chris and Phil reach their 14th episode (a unique milestone in the podcast world) and discuss ways to repurpose all those Thanksgiving leftovers—not the least of which involves their partisan differences on apple pie.

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    • Salsa Lizano Recipe
    — Here's a link to make Salsa Lizano at home. Or you can just buy it at World Market. It's often served with Gallo Pinto, which is basically just rice and beans. Also, Costa Rica freaking rocks.
  • Vote for Pedro
  • — Should leftover apple pie be served hot or cold. #youdecide2020
    28 min
  • 013: HOLIDAYS - Thanksgiving Traditions

    It's Thanksgiving Week and Chris and Phil are getting hungry. In preparation for the big day, they each discuss their (least) favorite traditions, including 5Ks, turkey troubles, and whether or not pumpkin pie deserves a seat at the table.

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    • Fresh Cranberry Relish
    — Here's the cranberry relish recipe Chris mentioned. Keep reading for our favorite sides to have this Thanksgiving.
  • Crockpot Cranberry Sauce
  • — What can I say except YOU'RE WELCOME!
  • Sweet Potato Casserole
  • — Okay first of all, Chef in Training has some amazing recipes. Second of all, this is the only one you ever need in life.
  • The Best Green Bean Casserole
  • — And when we say the best... we mean the absolute tops in the world.
  • 1-Hour Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls
  • — Screw the turkey. This is dinner right here.
  • Salt Fat Acid Heat
  • — Chris mentioned Samin's brilliant work toward the end of the episode. This is binge-worthy.
    20 min
  • 012: IN THE KITCHEN - Green Chile Cheddar Soup

    In this extra special 'In the Kitchen' episode, Chris and Phil use beer to make the world's best green chile cheddar soup that is sure to warm your soul this holiday season. Plus, they tease a giveaway you won't want to miss.

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    • WIN the cookbook on Instagram!
    — Check in with our Instagram to win the brilliant cookbook we used for this recipe, Cooking with Beer in Colorado by Christina Marie. Giveaway and terms will be posted on 11/20/20 and run through 11/22/20. Winner announced 11/23/20.
  • Cooking with Beer in Colorado
  • — Go buy this cookbook NOW!
  • Odell's Brewing
  • — Phil's favorite brewery in Fort Collins—also the beer used in the recipe, 90 Shilling.
  • Goat Patch Brewing
  • — Chris' favorite brewery in Colorado Springs.
  • The Shed
  • — For the next time you're in Santa Fe, NM: Order your enchiladas burnt with an egg on top. Then write us all the fan mail for how much your life has changed for the better. You're welcome.
    21 min
  • 011: INGREDIENTS - Butter

    Where did the idea come from that butter is bad? Why are we vilifying such greatness? Chris and Phil explore these and other life mysteries by discussing the role of butter, how it's made, and why we need more of it in our lives.

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    • Tim Tam Slam
    — Do it. Do it now.
  • That Sugar Film
  • — For the food doc lovers, this one is pretty sweet.
  • Laminating
  • — Here's some YouTube videos on how to laminate a pastry. I don't think he's trying to be funny but this guy made me laugh.
  • How to make homemade butter
  • — The magic elves that stock the grocery story shelves can make butter too. Here's how they do it.
  • dadskitchencooks
  • — Tag us in your food photos and we'll make you InstaFamous. Be sure to use the hashtag #dadskitchencooks so we can identify it.
    23 min
  • 010: MEATS - Charcuterie

    What exactly is charcuterie? Is it an appetizer or a meal? How do you even pronounce it? Chris and Phil put the 'cute' in charcuterie by diving into it's history and etymology. And of course, they discuss how to put together a great charcuterie board that the whole family will enjoy.

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    • Lunch Lady Land
    — Remember this? Chris takes us back to the good ole days with his nod to navy beans.
  • Shuga's
  • — Chris briefly mentioned Shuga's. We like to tip the cap to various restaurants in town.
    25 min
  • 009: IN THE KITCHEN - Apple Cider Braised Chicken

    IN THE KITCHEN - Chris and Phil change the ITK format to make the perfect fall recipe: Apple Cider Braised Chicken.

    Links:

    • Recipe - Apple Cider Braised Chicken
    — Here's the recipe we used for this ITK episode. It's by Food52 and it is something amazing.
  • Sky Top Orchard
  • — The orchard Phil mentioned where he takes his kids every year, just outside of Asheville, NC. They have these apple cider donuts that will make you want to slap your grandma.
  • Converge Lecture Series
  • — Our friends Sam and Kelli did something incredible. Check out how they're changing the landscape in Colorado Springs (and around the world) here.
  • Ross Gay - Catalogue of Unabashed Gratitude
  • — The book mentioned by Phil in the Converge Lecture Series book box.
  • Jess Walter - The Cold Millions
  • — The book Chris mentioned that he's excited about reading. The endorsement on the back cover is by Anthony Doerr (Phil's favorite contemporary novelist).
  • Instagram
  • — Send us your photos using the hashtag #dadskitchencooks so we can feature your dish too!
    25 min
  • 008: BASICS - Salad Dressings

    Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica. Chris and Phil talk about what goes into making the perfect vinaigrette and why ranch only belongs on pizza.

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    • Gordon Ramsay's Scrambled Eggs
    — Thanks David from Broomfield!
  • Riverbank Zoo and Garden
  • — For the lions that listen to Dad's Kitchen, this is for you guys.
  • Elliot's
  • — Just a hop, skip and jump across the pond. Elliot's uses a unique ingredient called lettuce to make the best salad in the world.
    23 min
  • 007: BASICS - Scrambled Eggs

    Chris and Phil go eggsistential in their tireless eggsploration of eggstreme enlightenment. Also eggs are talked about.

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    • Cochinita Pibil
    — Chris' favorite taco. This recipe by NY Times Cooking is eggceptional.
  • Huitlacoche
  • — Please eggscuse us if we throw up. If you'd had this, you HAVE to share your experiences with us. Bonus points if you have a photo to prove it.
  • Phil's-Osophy 101
  • — Here's the eggsact quote Phil shared regarding Chris' eggstravagent journey.
  • Thomas Keller
  • — If you're into MasterClass (and you should be), here's one method Chris likes to eggzibit when scrambling his eggs.
    18 min

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