In the Kitchen with Monica

Monica Corrado
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In the Kitchen with Monica, a new weekly nutrition education livestream and live Q&A from Dr. Cowan's Garden. Hosted by our friend and colleague Monica Corrado, CNC, CGP, this series explores the powerful connection between traditional foods, time-honored cooking techniques, and vibrant health. Monica is a teaching chef, consultant, author, speaker, and trusted educator with more than 20 years of experience. Each week, she will combine her knowledge, passion, and signature sense of humor to help you understand not only what to eat, but why it matters. Through practical nutrition education, nutrient-dense recipes, and traditional food-preparation techniques, Monica will help you build the knowledge and confidence to prepare delicious meals that nourish you and the people you love. Whether you are beginning your journey with traditional foods or looking to deepen your understanding of real nourishment, each episode will leave you inspired and equipped with practical tools you can use in your own kitchen.  Dr. Cowan's Garden website: https://www.drcowansgarden.com/Dr. Cowan's Garden YouTube for Monica's livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Baby, It's Cold Outside! Time for Porridge, The Original Breakfast Cereal! - 10/8/26

    Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a seasonal look at porridge—the original breakfast cereal. As the weather gets colder, she explains how a warm bowl of properly prepared grains can make a hearty autumn or winter breakfast and walks through her preferred method for preparing oatmeal. Highlights include: -The differences between oat groats, rolled oats, and steel-cut oats -Why Monica recommends choosing organic oats and soaking, sprouting, or fermenting grains before cooking -Her simple “1-2-2” formula for soaking and preparing oatmeal -Using whey, yogurt, kefir, lemon juice, or apple cider vinegar as part of the soaking process -Why she recommends serving porridge with traditional fats such as butter, ghee, raw cream, or coconut cream -Adding warming spices such as cinnamon and ginger for autumn and winter -How sprouted oats can simplify preparation, plus a look at Dr. Cowan’s Garden Small-Batch Sprouted Granolas -A Q&A covering overnight oats, steel-cut oats, spices, grits, gluten-free oats, sprouted grains, and more Monica closes by encouraging viewers to bring porridge back to the breakfast table, choose good-quality organic or sprouted grains, prepare them traditionally, and serve them warm with plenty of nourishing fat. Website https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ Video Platforms YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-cowan-s-garden/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drcowansgarden/ Become an Affiliate https://drcowansgarden.goaffpro.com/

  2. Oct 1

    Soup’s On! Soup making basics - 10/1/26

    Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a seasonal conversation about soup-making basics. As cooler weather settles in, she breaks down a simple framework for making nourishing soups at home, beginning with good-quality ingredients and a flavorful stock or broth. Highlights include: -The three basic types of soup: clear, blended, and cream -Two different methods for building a clear soup, including sautéing vegetables in traditional fats for a richer flavor -How to cut and cook different vegetables so they finish at the same time -Using onions, garlic, herbs, salt, and fats to build flavor -How to turn a clear soup into a blended soup, then into a cream soup -Ideas for using cultured cream, raw cream, kefir, yogurt, or coconut cream -Tips for batch cooking, freezing soup, and keeping homemade stock on hand -A Q&A covering meat stock, bone broth, cooking fats, soup storage, cookware, broth-making, and different types of bones Monica closes by encouraging viewers to keep stock or broth ready, experiment with clear, blended, and cream soups, and make extra so a nourishing meal is always close at hand. Website https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ Video Platforms YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-cowan-s-garden/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drcowansgarden/ Become an Affiliate https://drcowansgarden.goaffpro.com/

  3. Sep 24

    Healthy Fat is Where It's At ...and I am not talking about avocados!​ - September 24th, 2026

    Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a conversation about fats—specifically the difference she sees between traditional fats and highly processed industrial oils. Using avocado oil as a starting point, Monica encourages viewers to think about how fats are made, how much processing is involved, and which fats have traditionally been part of the human diet. Highlights include: -Why Monica distinguishes whole avocados from avocado oil -The difference between traditional fats and highly processed industrial oils -A discussion of butter, cultured butter, ghee, lard, tallow, duck fat, chicken fat, coconut oil, and olive oil -How butter and cultured butter are traditionally made from cream -Why Monica encourages reading ingredient labels and considering how a fat or oil was produced -Ways to incorporate traditional fats into soups, stocks, stews, eggs, mayonnaise, and everyday meals -A Q&A covering fat digestion, gallbladder support, olive oil, soaking beans, cultured foods, and introducing more fat into the diet Monica closes by encouraging viewers to look more closely at the fats they are eating, choose foods that are as close to their traditional form as possible, and gradually incorporate more nourishing, traditional fats into their kitchens. Website https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ Video Platforms YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-cowan-s-garden/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drcowansgarden/ Become an Affiliate https://drcowansgarden.goaffpro.com/

  4. Sep 17

    Storing your harvest: the pros and cons of canning and fermentation! - 9/17/26

    Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a timely conversation about preserving the harvest as autumn approaches. She compares canning and lacto-fermentation, looking at how each method preserves food, how they differ, and why she prefers fermentation when possible. Highlights include: -The key differences between canning and lacto-fermentation -Why Monica describes canned foods as “dead” and fermented foods as “alive” -How fermentation uses salt and beneficial microbes to break down sugars and plant fibers -The storage advantages of canning versus the cooler temperatures needed for fermented foods -How canned foods can later be fermented before eating -A comparison of fermentation, freezing, and low-temperature dehydrating for preserving food -A Q&A covering kombucha, fermented beans, sauerkraut, kefir, fermented ketchup, and ways to preserve a bumper crop Monica closes by encouraging viewers to experiment with lacto-fermentation, find the preservation method that works best for their harvest and storage space, and include fermented foods in their meals regularly. Website https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ Video Platforms YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-cowan-s-garden/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drcowansgarden/ Become an Affiliate https://drcowansgarden.goaffpro.com/

  5. Sep 10

    The One Pot Meal that "Heals" - 9/10/26

    Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream by continuing her seasonal conversation about supporting the body as we move into autumn. This week, she focuses on what she calls the “one pot meal that heals”—simple, nourishing meals made with meat, vegetables, herbs, broth, and traditional cooking methods. Highlights include: -How to make a simple one-pot meal using a whole chicken, meaty bones, vegetables, herbs, spices, water, and good salt -The benefits of using a Dutch oven or slow cooker for easy, nourishing meals -Why Monica emphasizes bones, skin, cartilage, and connective tissue when preparing soups and stews -How slow cooking can create tender, gelatinous meals while making food preparation easier for busy families -Ideas for varying one-pot meals with different meats, vegetables, seasonings, and cuisines -A Q&A covering slow cookers, Dutch ovens, sprouted lentils, organ meats, brisket, olive oil, cookware, and meal planning Monica closes by encouraging viewers to bring soups, stews, and other one-pot meals back into the kitchen this autumn—not only as a simple way to prepare nourishing food, but also as an opportunity to slow down, gather around the table, and share a meal together. Website https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ Video Platforms YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-cowan-s-garden/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drcowansgarden/ Become an Affiliate https://drcowansgarden.goaffpro.com/

  6. Sep 4

    Getting Ready for Autumn: Foods to support the Lungs! - 9/3/26

    Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a seasonal conversation about supporting the lungs as we move into autumn. Drawing from principles of traditional food preparation and Chinese medicine, she explores how changes in temperature, wind, and dryness can influence the body and which foods she recommends bringing into the kitchen during this time of year. Highlights include: -Why Monica associates autumn with supporting the lungs and large intestine -The importance of traditional fats such as lard, tallow, butter, ghee, and duck fat -Warming, moist foods including soups, stews, stocks, broths, and root vegetables -Using warming spices and ingredients such as garlic, onion, cayenne, horseradish, hot sauce, and wild ramps -A look at fire cider and ways to incorporate it into meals and daily routines -A Q&A covering castor oil, slow cookers, sprouting lentils and beans, fermented foods, raw meat and fish, and structured water Monica closes by encouraging viewers to begin preparing for the seasonal transition by bringing more warmth, moisture, traditional fats, and warming spices into their meals as autumn approaches. Website https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ Video Platforms YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-cowan-s-garden/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drcowansgarden/ Become an Affiliate https://drcowansgarden.goaffpro.com/

  7. Aug 27

    Plant Foods vs. Animal Foods - 8/27/26

    Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a conversation about plant foods versus animal foods and the narrative that one is inherently better than the other. She shares her perspective on the different roles these foods can play in the diet and why she believes both deserve consideration. Highlights include: -Monica’s distinction between plant foods as “cleansers” and animal foods as “builders” -A discussion of nuts, seeds, beans, and grains and traditional preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting, and fermenting -The role of anti-nutrients, fiber, starch, and sugar when considering different plant foods -An overview of animal foods including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, organ meats, and traditional animal fats -A Q&A covering Candida, raw versus cooked meat, fermented foods, coconut milk, histamine, raw dairy, and Dr. Cowan’s Garden vegetable powders Monica closes by encouraging viewers to move beyond the plant-versus-animal debate, listen to their own bodies, and consider how both plant and animal foods can fit into a nourishing way of eating. Website https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ Video Platforms YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-cowan-s-garden/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drcowansgarden/ Become an Affiliate https://drcowansgarden.goaffpro.com/

  8. Aug 20

    What's on your Plate? - 8/20/26

    Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a look at what makes a nourishing plate. Building on previous conversations about real food and nourishment, she reviews changing dietary guidelines before sharing her own framework for thinking about the foods we eat. Highlights include: -A look back at food pyramids and dietary guidelines and how recommendations around grains, fats, protein, fruits, and vegetables have changed over time -Monica’s perspective on traditional fats, animal foods, whole milk, cultured dairy, and properly prepared grains -The distinction she draws between “dead” foods that are cooked, canned, packaged, or highly processed and “live” foods that are raw, cultured, sprouted, or fermented -Ideas for incorporating raw and cultured dairy, lacto-fermented foods, sprouted foods, and other traditionally prepared foods into meals -A Q&A covering fermented foods, cultured dairy, oats, MCT oil, fiber, cooking fats, and more Monica closes by encouraging viewers to look beyond conventional food pyramids and plates and instead consider how much fresh, raw, cultured, sprouted, or fermented food they are including in their meals—starting with one doable change at a time. Website https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ Video Platforms YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-cowan-s-garden/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drcowansgarden/ Become an Affiliate https://drcowansgarden.goaffpro.com/

  9. Aug 13

    Nourish…Just in Time for Back to School - 8/13/26

    Monica Corrado opens this week’s In the Kitchen with Monica livestream with a conversation about nourishment and what it means to truly nourish ourselves and our children. With back-to-school season underway, she focuses on creating intentional breakfast routines and choosing real, nutrient-dense foods to help children start their day well. Highlights include: -The meaning of “nourish” and why nourishment involves more than simply eating -Creating a calm, intentional breakfast rhythm and making time to eat together -Breakfast ideas featuring eggs, butter, pastured meats, cultured dairy, sourdough, and properly prepared grains -Traditional preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting, and fermenting grains, nuts, seeds, and beans -Practical tips for meal planning, stocking the kitchen, and simplifying nourishing breakfasts during busy school mornings Monica closes by encouraging families to start with one doable change, create a consistent rhythm around breakfast, and consider how the food, preparation, and atmosphere surrounding a meal can all contribute to nourishment. Website https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ Video Platforms YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-cowan-s-garden/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drcowansgarden/ Become an Affiliate https://drcowansgarden.goaffpro.com/

  10. Aug 6

    What Is “Real” Food—and Why Does It Matter? - 8/6/26

    Monica Corrado opens this week’s livestream by asking a foundational question: What is real food, and why does it matter? In the first episode of In the Kitchen with Monica, she explores how food sourcing, preparation, and the way we eat can influence our overall well-being. Highlights include: -The difference between fresh, locally sourced food and highly processed food products -The importance of pasture-raised animals, seasonal produce, and traditional fats -Traditional preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting, fermenting, and sourdough fermentation -A discussion of cultured dairy, alternative milks, bitters, beans, lentils, fruit, and cooking fats Monica closes by encouraging viewers to examine their kitchens, consider how their food was raised and prepared, and approach each meal with greater presence, gratitude, and appreciation. Website https://www.drcowansgarden.com/ Video Platforms YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden Social Media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drcowansgarden/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drcowanspowders/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-cowan-s-garden/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/drcowansgarden/ Become an Affiliate https://drcowansgarden.goaffpro.com/

  • 10 Episodes

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In the Kitchen with Monica, a new weekly nutrition education livestream and live Q&A from Dr. Cowan's Garden. Hosted by our friend and colleague Monica Corrado, CNC, CGP, this series explores the powerful connection between traditional foods, time-honored cooking techniques, and vibrant health. Monica is a teaching chef, consultant, author, speaker, and trusted educator with more than 20 years of experience. Each week, she will combine her knowledge, passion, and signature sense of humor to help you understand not only what to eat, but why it matters. Through practical nutrition education, nutrient-dense recipes, and traditional food-preparation techniques, Monica will help you build the knowledge and confidence to prepare delicious meals that nourish you and the people you love. Whether you are beginning your journey with traditional foods or looking to deepen your understanding of real nourishment, each episode will leave you inspired and equipped with practical tools you can use in your own kitchen.  Dr. Cowan's Garden website: https://www.drcowansgarden.com/Dr. Cowan's Garden YouTube for Monica's livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCowansGarden

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  • Creator
    Monica Corrado
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 In the Kitchen with Monica
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    In the Kitchen with Monica