Gingerbread Hot Cocoa with Miki

Travis and I are back in the kitchen making two beef dishes. I passed along a recipe for Broiled Flank-Steak Sandwiches, top with roasted peppers and Travis asked me to take a crack at Beef Stroganoff. In the midst of broiling our steak and making egg noodles from scratch, I regale Travis with the story of how my father blamed the dog for causing a small fire, believe it or not, he is still sticking with this story. Recipe: https://bit.ly/3dPSuVJ Music by: Chris Haugen Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, https://www.mytinycookspot.com/

I am joined in the kitchen by Travis, a home cook who strives to make as much from scratch as possible. In this episode we are bringing together flavors fit for summer, with a Strawberry-Mint Limeade, and Travis lets me in on his secret to the perfect omelet! Because we all know how terrible I can be with eggs. Recipe: https://bit.ly/3dPSuVJ Music by: Chris Haugen Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, https://www.mytinycookspot.com/

Stephen is back in the kitchen and we are slicing through a couple of pies. Stephen is making my mom’s recipe for Double Layered Pumpkin Pie and I am baking Stephen’s go-to Old Fashion Pecan Pie recipe. We are also unveiling the magic of cream cheese, discussing puh·kaan vs pee-can, pork roll vs Taylor Ham, and revealing top favorite vegetables. There are so many topics ahead because who knew pie would take so damn long to cool. Recipe: https://bit.ly/3ucpnkP  Bright Cellars $45 off your first box: https://www.brightcellars.com/?rn=mytinycookspot  What is Pork Roll? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork_roll  Music by: Chris Haugen Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, https://www.mytinycookspot.com/

I am joined in the kitchen by home cocktail creator Stephen, who is teaching us how to create the drink that got him into cocktails, the Paloma Sour. Can’t or don’t want to eat a raw egg? No worries, Stephen gives a tip on how to get that wonderful froth without this protein. We also chat about Stephen’s approach to cocktails and how this hobby started.   Recipe: https://bit.ly/3ucpnkP  Bright Cellars $45 off your first box: https://www.brightcellars.com/?rn=mytinycookspot  Music by: Chris Haugen Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, https://www.mytinycookspot.com/

Danni and I are back in the kitchen and we are making some hearty dishes, Chicken Enchilada Casserole and Jambalaya. While talking textures, telling stories of demon garbage disposals, and having a heated argument for dark meat, and we are exploring how important it is to refresh your space when spending so much time at home.  Recipe: https://bit.ly/3kvrbl2  Music by: Chris Haugen Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, https://www.mytinycookspot.com/

Danni joins me on the pod to mix together a morphing cocktail The Blushing Bee, how are we doing that? Well, you will just have to listen and find out! While we do our sipping we are chatting wine, cooking shows, and apparently writing a love letter to frozen pizza. Because why not. Recipe: https://bit.ly/3kvrbl2  Music by: Chris Haugen Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, https://www.mytinycookspot.com/

Miki and I return to the kitchen to meet my long time enemy, eggs. Miki is whipping up a Potato, Red Onion, and Goat Cheese Frittata straight from my mom's recipe box. And for me, it was love at first bite with a Crab Omelet that Miki's mom would make for her in the Philippines. The filling was so good I could not help but sample it before the final product, don’t judge me.    Recipe: https://bit.ly/3rbgrKZ  Music by: Chris Haugen Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, https://www.mytinycookspot.com/

Miki returns and while we may just be homecooks, girls can dream and we’re revealing our cooking passions past and present. All while fighting this winter chill with a combination I love. Boozy gingerbread hot chocolate, who knew milk could be so damn stubborn! And seriously, does anyone own a measuring spoon for a pinch?? Cause I don't.   Recipe: https://bit.ly/3rbgrKZ  Music by: Chris Haugen Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, https://www.mytinycookspot.com/

Shelbie and I are back and are whipping up something sweet while chatting escapism in the pandemic, cookbooks, and the joys of the public library. Shelbie sent me her favorite recipe for Lemon Loaf Cake, the first thing she ever baked from scratch, while she tackles my mom’s recipe for Chocolate Honey Brownies.  Recipe: https://bit.ly/37REFD4  Music by: Chris Haugen Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, https://www.mytinycookspot.com/  

Shelbie, an LA-based dog mom, and writer who never stops talking about the 80’s, rom coms, and being queer, joins me in the kitchen to chat about her history with cooking and food while mixing up a cocktail that delivers a bit of spice, The Ginger Valley.   Recipe: https://bit.ly/37REFD4  Music by: Chris Haugen Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, https://www.mytinycookspot.com/ Sponsor: https://mealfan.com/