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Making a great meal doesn't have to be so hard, even for dads. Join Chris and Phil as they figure out cooking, fatherhood, and everything in between. Dad's Kitchen drops new episodes weekly with fun and helpful content for dads learning to cook.

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    • Apr 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 146 EPISODES

    5 from 43 ratings Listeners of Dad's Kitchen that love the show mention: dads, kitchen, food, family, hosts, guys, great, love, listen, phil and chris.



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    146: DK CLASSICS - Old Fashioned Cocktail

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 21:01


    With all the recent whiskey talk, why not chat about the Old Fashioned? In this oldie but goodie episode, Chris and Phil discuss the Old Fashioned cocktail: where it comes from, how it got it's name, and how it's changed over the years into what it is today. Truly a masterpiece, the Old Fashioned deserves respect. Follow Dad's Kitchen: DadsKitchenCo

    145: JUST FOR FUN - Old Wives' Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 17:52


    "An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Chicken soup will cure any cold. Fish oil will make you smarter." Mom had a lot to say about the things we eat. But were any of them true? Chris and Phil discuss all the old wives' tales as they relate to food in this fun, fact-or-fiction episode. Follow Dad's Kitchen: @DadsKitchenCo

    144: An Overview of Scotch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 20:40


    We've covered whiskey. Now let's talk whisky. Or more specially, Scotch whisky. Why's it so great? What makes it unique? How's it made? Chris and Phil answer these (burning) questions on today's episode of Dad's Kitchen. Follow Dad's Kitchen: @DadsKitchenCo

    143: PRODUCE - The Onion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 17:48


    What's so great about the onion? Why are there different shapes, sizes, and colors? And where do they all come from? This and more on today's episode of Dad's Kitchen.

    142: An Overview of Whiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 20:26


    Chris and Phil discuss all things whiskey: scotch, bourbon, rye, et al. Where they come from and how they're made. What distinguishes them and why it matters. All the things you've come to expect from your favorite dads who cook (and sometimes drink!) Follow Dad's Kitchen: DadsKitchenCo

    141: BASICS - How to Make Soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 25:33


    Sometimes all we need is a warm hug. And by hug, we mean soup. In the episode, Chris and Phil discuss the 5 basic steps in making soup from scratch. Follow Dad's Kitchen: @DadsKitchenCo

    137: QUICK TIPS - Homemade BBQ Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 4:43


    136: DK CLASSICS - Cooking Terms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 19:24


    135: QUICK TIPS - Al Dente Pasta

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 5:12


    134: DK CLASSICS - Dutch Oven

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 17:59


    Time for a classic: this episode on the Dutch oven hits all the right notes as we wrap up the cool weather and head into spring. Chris and Phil discuss the history of the Dutch oven, what makes it so great, and how you can use it to make the most delicious Apple Cider Braised Chicken. Link in notes.

    133: QUICK TIPS - Make Room for Fika!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 2:48


    What in the world is Fika? Only the best thing ever! Today's QT is all about a Swedish tradition that will no doubt help you as you navigate this wild ride we call life. Fika! Follow Dad's Kitchen: @dadskitchenco Follow Phil on Twitter @philcanipe

    132: BASICS - Meal Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 22:16


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    131: QUICK TIPS - The Easiest Way to Slice Your Meat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 4:09


    Have you ever tried your hand and stir fry where the recipe calls for thinly sliced cuts of meat? Seems simple enough, right? But what happens when the meat is too squishy to get a good grip on it, leaving you with uneven cuts? This super simple QUICK TIP will change everything.

    130: CONCEPTS - Cooking with Alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 20:16


    Many recipes call for wine or beer. But why? In this episode, Chris and Phil discuss why certain recipes call for alcohol and the findings may surprise you.

    129: QUICK TIPS - Reduce Reuse Recycle (Your Olive Oil)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 3:07


    128: CONCEPTS - Heartburn and Coffee Pots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 16:47


    What do antacids and coffee pots have in common? Calcium carbonate, that's what! This episodes hits all the right notes for any dad with even the slightest bit of heartburn.

    127: QUICK TIPS - Proper Grocery Bagging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 4:45


    This quick tip is really about how to make the grocery store clerk fall madly in love with you. Although it's entirely possible they might take you for a serial killer. Or better yet: cereal killer.

    126: INGREDIENTS - MSGs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 19:53


    125: QUICK TIPS - Do You Know the Muffin Man?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 5:15


    Did you know that homemade muffin liners made from parchment paper results in bigger/better/fluffier muffins? It's true. All you need is a 5"x5" sheet of parchment paper and this podcast to get the most out of your muffins.

    124: Homemade Baby Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 17:58


    Homemade baby food—yay or nay? In this episode we discuss what works, what doesn't, and how to get started if you're interested in taking the puree plunge.

    123: QUICK TIPS - How to Keep a Pot from Boiling Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 3:12


    Inevitably, that pot of delicious oatmeal is going to boil over. It happens because life happens and there just isn't anything anyone can do about it. Or is there?? This 'quick tip' just became your best friend. Follow Dad's Kitchen: @dadskitchenco

    122: Coconut Aminos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 14:13


    The world is a marvelous place. Did you know that sap from the coconut tree can actually be a great substitue for soy sauce? And bonus: it has less sodium. Chris and Phil discuss all things coconut aminos in this heavily banter-filled episode. Follow Dad's Kitchen: @dadskitchenco

    121: QUICK TIPS - Homemade Tortilla Chips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 3:52


    Ever go through the trouble of making homemade guacamole only to realize you forgot the tortilla chips? You're not alone. This episode has everything you need to know about how to quickly turn your old tortillas into delicious chips right from home.

    120: HAPPY NEW YEAR - Champagne vs. Prosecco

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 16:51


    119: QUICK TIPS - Batching Cocktails

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 6:14


    Batching can be a great way to make all your meals ahead of time. It's simple, it's practical, and it's going to give you more time with your family. But did you know you can also do it with cocktails? This New Year's Eve, fancy all your friends with a pitcher of your favorite imbibing deliciousness.

    118: BEVERAGES - Eggnog

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 19:58


    Eggnog can be one of the yummiest drinks to serve at your next party. And yet, it remains so divisive. Chris and Phil discuss the history of eggnog, why it's such a hot topic, and how to make it home—both aged and instant. Oh yeah, and also Merry Christmas!

    117: QUICK TIPS - How to Get the Most Out of Your Bay Leaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 4:57


    What's the deal with bay leaves? Do they really even add any flavor? Perhaps we've been buying the wrong kind all along. Chris and Phil discuss.

    116: INGREDIENTS - Ginger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 21:05


    "Only a ginger can call another ginger ginger." Or so they say. In this episode, Chris and Phil discuss everything you need to know about ginger. And everything you don't.

    115: QUICK TIPS - The Magic of Oat Flour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 3:19


    All the best mac and cheese uses flour in the recipe. But what happens when you run out and all you've got is oatmeal? Stop the presses, this Quick Tip has you covered.

    114: KITCHEN TOOLS - The Microwave Oven

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 18:12


    Do microwaves get a bad rap? Chris and Phil settle the score by discussing a brief history of microwaves, the versatility of them, and a quick masterclass of how they're actually supposed to be used.

    113: QUICK TIPS - Why Pillsbury Biscuits Leave a Weird Film In Your Mouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 4:40


    112: BEVERAGES - Hot Chocolate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 16:37


    Forget the Swiss Miss! Chris and Phil discuss the world's greatest hot chocolate recipe, an even better homemade whipped cream, and a family tradition that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Follow Dad's Kitchen: @dadskitchenco

    111: QUICK TIPS - Freeze Like Ikea

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 4:37


    Running out of freezer space? Of course you are. Cramming things in the freezer is just something we do. Naturally, there's a better way. And supernaturally, the answer can be found at Ikea. Blërg.

    110: HAPPY THANKSGIVING - The Perfect Mashed Potatoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 19:11


    109: QUICK TIPS - Save Time at Thanksgiving with LODR

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 5:24


    108: REPLAY - Cocktails

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 24:51


    107: QUICK TIPS - The Simplest Way to Slice Cherry Tomatoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 3:56


    In this QUICK TIP episode, Phil discusses the perfect hack for slicing cherry tomatoes. And no, Chris, it doesn't involve freezing them. Although that's kind of genius. And entirely unpractical. Follow Dad's Kitchen: @dadskitchenco

    106: CONCEPTS - No Recipe Recipes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 14:48


    Let's take the training wheels off. In this episode Chris and Phil discuss a brave new concept called No-Recipe Recipes in a way that is equal parts empowerment and super duper cheese-ball. Enjoy! Follow Dad's Kitchen: @dadskitchenco

    105: QUICK TIPS - Removing Pesky Egg Shells

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 3:25


    Eggshells are impossible to remove from eggs and everybody knows it... Until now! Chris and Phil have you covered in this intuitive little quick tip. Follow Dad's Kitchen: @dadskitchenco

    104: STAND-UP DADS - What It Means to Cook With Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 64:29


    Chris and Phil join the Stand-Up Dads to discuss what it means to cook with your kids. This episode is a re-airing of the conversation that took place on the Stand-Up Dads Podcast. Enjoy! Follow Dad's Kitchen: @dadskitchenco Follow Stand-Up Dads: @up_dads (Twitter)

    103: QUICK TIPS - Read the Comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 3:45


    Ever followed a recipe that had too much salt? Perhaps you should have read the comments that said, "Too much salt!" In this Quick Tip Tuesday episode, Chris and Phil discuss the importance of reading through the comments section of a recipe prior to making the meal. Follow Dad's Kitchen: @dadskitchenco

    102: BASICS - Knife Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 19:16


    Let's get back to basics. In this episode, Chris and Phil discuss basic knife techniques, like how to hold the blade while chopping vegetables, as well as the various types of culinary cuts. Follow Dad's Kitchen: @dadskitchenco

    101: QUICK TIPS - Mason Jar, Meet Cocktail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 4:11


    100: ORIGINS - The Carbonara Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 31:33


    In celebration of their 100th episode, Chris and Phil air a never-before-heard conversation that took place in Chris' kitchen long before the podcast even began. In it, they discuss what inspired them to be better cooks and how fatherhood has shaped their time in the kitchen. We hope you enjoy this uncut, unedited, unfiltered version of Dad's Kitchen.

    099: QUICK TIPS: The Beauty of Bento

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 3:18


    On the eve of their 100th episode, Chris and Phil discuss why bento boxes are perfect for school lunches and how easy they are to pull off.

    098: INGREDIENTS - Starch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 14:35


    In a feeble attempt at dad humor, Chris and Phil discuss how starch plays an important role in our diets in this incredibly silly and banter-forward episode. Also included: a big idea to make baked potatoes great again.

    097: QUICK TIPS - Just Order Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 4:38


    You tried. Go give yourself a hug. Now pick up the phone and order a pizza. In this QT episode, Chris and Phil discuss some of the challenges we face in the kitchen and how overcoming them can often be as simple as dialing takeout.

    096: BASICS - Cooking Terms 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 21:12


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