Everyday Cooks Recipe Club

Kelly Smith

Welcome to Everyday Cooks Recipe Club—a fun, no-pressure cooking podcast for home cooks of all levels who love discovering easy recipes, helpful kitchen tips, and the occasional hilarious cooking mishap. We’re Kelly and Stephanie, two friends who started a cooking club to make our dinners more exciting and now we’re inviting you to pull up a chair and join us. Here’s the deal: Every month, one of us picks a recipe. It could be a cozy family favorite, a new dish we’ve never tried, or something that pushes us out of our comfort zone. We each make it in our own kitchens, navigating grocery shopping adventures, ingredient swaps, and plenty of “learning moments” along the way. Then we get together to dish on: ~Why we chose it ~How the shopping went ~The steps that made us cheer, laugh, or groan ~The tweaks we’d try next time ~Whether it’s destined to become a weeknight staple or a one-time experiment That’s our main monthly episode, a recipe deep dive with real talk about what worked and what didn’t. The rest of the month, you’ll get short and snackable episodes filled with quick meal ideas, time-saving cooking tips, kitchen gadget finds, and simple recipes you can make anytime. Think of them as the side dishes to our main course. If you’re looking for a home cooking podcast that feels more like chatting with friends in the kitchen than watching a polished cooking show, you’re in the right place. We believe great food doesn’t have to be complicated, mistakes make the best stories, and every home cook deserves a little club of their own. So grab your spatula, pour yourself something tasty, and hit play. Welcome to Everyday Cooks Recipe Club where we’re sharing recipes, tips, and laughs one month at a time, with plenty of delicious detours along the way.

  1. 2D AGO

    Mardi Gras + Lunar New Year = Lemongrass Marinated Pork Chop

    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 clubWhy we chose this recipeWhat it was like shopping for fresh lemongrass and the other key ingredientsHow 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 If there are recipes you want us to try or questions you want to ask, email us at everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com Support the Show If you loved this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves to cook. It helps our little cooking club grow and keeps us inspired to bring you more recipes each month! Thank you for your support! Disclaimer Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways. Credit Original Music by Matthew J. Smith Thank you to our favorite recipe testers: Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron

    32 min
  2. FEB 10

    We Answer Your Cooking Questions

    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 champagneHow to make hard cookies soft againHow to cut through a frozen ice cream cakeHow to maintain your cutting boardsHow to quickly thaw butterHow to store your herbsHow to grow green onions in your kitchenHow to clean your Le Creuset pots Resources & Links If there are recipes you want us to try or questions you want to ask, email us at everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com Support the Show If you loved this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves to cook. It helps our little cooking club grow and keeps us inspired to bring you more recipes each month! Thank you for your support! Disclaimer Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways. Credit Original Music by Matthew J. Smith Recipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron

    25 min
  3. FEB 3

    Super Bowl Appetizers Part 2

    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 againPlus Kelly made a bonus recipe - the garlic butter pizza rolls Resources & Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK_uItFqt58 If there are recipes you want us to try or questions you want to ask, email us at everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com Support the Show If you loved this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves to cook. It helps our little cooking club grow and keeps us inspired to bring you more recipes each month! Thank you for your support! Disclaimer Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways. Credit Original Music by Matthew J. Smith Recipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron

    26 min
  4. JAN 27

    Super Bowl Appetizer Ideas

    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 WingsBuffalo Chicken Dip in the slow cookerTaco BarNachosVelveeta and Rotelle DipPigs in a BlanketStephanie 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 spraysaltFrank's Red Hot buffalo sauce or Kinder's buffalo sauce Directions Put wings on your broiler pan and spray with avocado oil and sprinkle saltBake on broiler pan at 425 for 40-45 minutesPull the wings out of the oven and put in a 8x10 panGenerously coat with the saucePut back in the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutesServe with blue cheese or ranch dressing, carrot and celery sticks. Mary’s Buffalo Chicken Dip in the slow cooker Ingredients Shredded chickenBlock of cream cheeseFrank's Red Hot buffalo sauce or Kinder's buffalo sauceRanch Dressing or Blue Cheese DressingShredded 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 crumblesGarlic powderOnion powderGreen 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: a href="https://rollingreens.com/products/ground-taco-protein" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    28 min
  5. JAN 20

    Kitchen Reset Mid-Month Check In

    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 refrigeratorsHow so many crumbs end up in your silverware drawerHow Kelly would rather deep clean than decide what to pare downStephanie walks us through conditioning wooden cutting boards and utensilsHow many mugs Stephanie got rid of Resources & Links https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lu_f_V7gjVM If there are recipes you want us to try or questions you want to ask, email us at everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com Support the Show If you loved this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves to cook. It helps our little cooking club grow and keeps us inspired to bring you more recipes each month! Thank you for your support! Disclaimer Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways. Credit Original Music by Matthew J. Smith Recipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron

    19 min
  6. JAN 13

    Cooking In Your Le Creuset Dutch Oven

    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 chickenSeriously, 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 If there are recipes you want us to try or questions you want to ask, email us at everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com Support the Show If you loved this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves to cook. It helps our little cooking club grow and keeps us inspired to bring you more recipes each month! Thank you for your support! Disclaimer Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways. Credit Original Music by Matthew J. Smith Recipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron

    31 min
  7. JAN 6

    Prepare Your Kitchen for the New Year

    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 kitchenUsing the food items in your pantry to make mealsReplacing items now to prepare for future cookingDeep cleaning your kitchenReorganizing 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 If there are recipes you want us to try or questions you want to ask, email us at everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com Support the Show If you loved this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves to cook. It helps our little cooking club grow and keeps us inspired to bring you more recipes each month! Thank you for your support! Disclaimer Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways. Credit Original Music by Matthew J. Smith Recipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron

    55 min
  8. 12/30/2025

    Date Snickers. Small Bites Episode 7

    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 SnickersWhy you might consider making this with a group instead of by yourselfA 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/ If there are recipes you want us to try or questions you want to ask, email us at everydaycooksrecipeclub@gmail.com Support the Show If you loved this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves to cook. It helps our little cooking club grow and keeps us inspired to bring you more recipes each month!  Thank you for your support! Disclaimer Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways. Credit Original Music by Matthew J. Smith Thank you to our favorite recipe testers: Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron

    13 min
5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

Welcome to Everyday Cooks Recipe Club—a fun, no-pressure cooking podcast for home cooks of all levels who love discovering easy recipes, helpful kitchen tips, and the occasional hilarious cooking mishap. We’re Kelly and Stephanie, two friends who started a cooking club to make our dinners more exciting and now we’re inviting you to pull up a chair and join us. Here’s the deal: Every month, one of us picks a recipe. It could be a cozy family favorite, a new dish we’ve never tried, or something that pushes us out of our comfort zone. We each make it in our own kitchens, navigating grocery shopping adventures, ingredient swaps, and plenty of “learning moments” along the way. Then we get together to dish on: ~Why we chose it ~How the shopping went ~The steps that made us cheer, laugh, or groan ~The tweaks we’d try next time ~Whether it’s destined to become a weeknight staple or a one-time experiment That’s our main monthly episode, a recipe deep dive with real talk about what worked and what didn’t. The rest of the month, you’ll get short and snackable episodes filled with quick meal ideas, time-saving cooking tips, kitchen gadget finds, and simple recipes you can make anytime. Think of them as the side dishes to our main course. If you’re looking for a home cooking podcast that feels more like chatting with friends in the kitchen than watching a polished cooking show, you’re in the right place. We believe great food doesn’t have to be complicated, mistakes make the best stories, and every home cook deserves a little club of their own. So grab your spatula, pour yourself something tasty, and hit play. Welcome to Everyday Cooks Recipe Club where we’re sharing recipes, tips, and laughs one month at a time, with plenty of delicious detours along the way.