Who is ready for a little smorgasbord? Today I tackle some listener questions, talk about the proper way to wash your fruits and veggies, and share a little of the improvised cooking I did over the weekend. Be sure to listen to the full episode for all the details.

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Hi Everyone. I wanted to take a few minutes to talk with you about the crazy times in which we find ourselves living, and how we are getting along here at Kitchen Counter Podcast HQ.

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Today we are tackling a traditional Irish peasant dish, colcannon. At its most simple this dish is made with potatoes, cream, butter, and cabbage or kale. We are adding in some garlic and leeks to round out the savory flavor. If you can make mashed potatoes and cook down vegetables in a saute pan you can master this dish. 

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Listen in as I address more listener questions! Topics include:

• Searching for Grandma's special recipe
• When to use cornstarch or flour to thicken sauces
• Testing and reviewing store bought sauces and meal kit delivery services
• When is "sauteing" really "sweating?"
• First visit to Oregon--what should I eat?
• Homemade Italian style cream sauces

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Join me in the kitchen as I make semolina gnocchi. Sometimes called Roman Gnocchi (gnocchi alla Romana) it's an easy dish to master. Rich and creamy, it's perfect for a first course and excellent served with a variety of sauces, or even all on its own.

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Talking points for the January 2020 Smorgasbord include:

• The top five most popular episodes from 2019
• What you can expect to hear on this show in 2020
• Listener questions and feedback including
  • Ideas to get out of a stir fry rut
  • Another take on the value of meal kit delivery services
  • Ways to make your food more flavorful without salt
  • Is making fresh pasta worth it?
  • Just who is this "Roger" guy anyway?

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Instant Pots and other pressure cookers can make life so much easier for a home cook. You can find countless recipes online, but here are five basic uses for a pressure cooker that you can adapt to whatever recipe or cuisine you like!

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Potatoes Au Gratin are a luxurious and delicious side dish for your holiday and other winter gatherings. Although the dish can seem intimidating, it is relatively simple and achievable for all home cooks. If you can simmer cream, slice potatoes, and shred cheese, then you are well on the way to a fantastic gratin.

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It's that time of year. Holiday get-togethers of all shapes and sizes are upon us. Are you hosting this year? Let's look at some tips to make your hosting duties lower stress and higher success.

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With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, I thought it would be good to resurface an episode from 2017 on how to conquer that finicky holiday turkey. This is a REPLAY of episode 103: Ten Tips to Avoid Turkey Trauma.

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