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Everyday Cooks Recipe Club

Everyday Cooks Recipe Club

By: Kelly Smith
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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.Copyright 2026 Kelly Smith Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • The Secret To Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    Apr 28 2026

    In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie shares with us how she made mashed potatoes using a potato ricer. This tool is a game changer! Easily make fluffy, lump-free mashed potatoes with little extra effort and get ready for all the compliments!

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • Russet versus Yukon Gold potatoes
    • How to tell when your potatoes are done boiling
    • How to use the ricer and why it’s better than a masher
    • Butter and other mix-in that make the potatoes delicious
    • Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

    Resources & Links

    Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Ingredients

    4 lb. russet potatoes

    3 cloves garlic (sp)

    1 Tbsp. salt

    4 Tbsp. butter, plus more for serving

    1 Tbsp. sour cream

    1/2 cup heavy cream, milk, or ½ & ½

    Salt & pepper to taste

    Finely chopped chives or green onions for garnish

    Directions

    Peel the potatoes, rinse them and cut them into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Add to a large pot and add enough water to cover all the potatoes. Heavily salt the water. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add garlic cloves to water when boiling.

    Place pot on your stove and turn to high. Bring to a boil and boil for 15 minutes, until potatoes are knife tender. Turn off heat and drain.

    Use a potato ricer and rice cooked potatoes back into hot pot (that’s turned off). Leave the pot on the stove for at least 10 minutes, uncovered.

    Add butter. Mash the potatoes to desired consistency. Add sour cream and mix. Add ½ & ½ and mix. Add more if you like creamier potatoes.

    Add salt and pepper to taste. Add an extra pat of butter on top before serving. Garnish with green onions.

    Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator and reheat to serve.

    Revisit our episode that references how to make Compound Butter. Tune in at the 10:30 mark.

    https://everyday-cooks-recipe.captivate.fm/episode/holiday-food-gifts

    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

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    22 mins
  • Fresh Fish Tacos And Roasted Cauliflower
    Apr 21 2026

    In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie layers the flavors in this crowd favorite: Tacos. Follow along as we make fish tacos with fresh cod and a side of roasted cauliflower. This dish is fresh, healthy and easy to prepare. You will want to add it to your regular rotation.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • Why Stephanie chose this recipe
    • What kind of fish we used and how we prepared it
    • Roasting cauliflower - if you aren’t doing this, you are missing out!
    • How each of us prepared the meal (and where we improvised!)
    • Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

    Resources & Links

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPFxcByLeYE

    https://preppykitchen.com/fish-tacos/

    https://natashaskitchen.com/fish-tacos-recipe/

    https://natashaskitchen.com/roasted-cauliflower/

    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

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    21 mins
  • Matcha Latte 101
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly starts from scratch to figure out how to make a good Matcha Latte at home. Previous attempts have been so-so. Stephanie wants to avoid the tea tasting like grass. Kelly did the research and is sharing all that she learned.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • The different types of matcha powder: Ceremonial versus Culinary grade
    • The precise way that people make their matcha tea including the tools used (chasen)
    • It can’t be a latte without milk! We talk dairy and dairy-free options
    • The various types of sweeteners and which to use in hot drinks versus cold drinks
    • How each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)
    • Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making again

    Resources & Links

    Tutorial

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnh_xDOxnzE

    Suggested Recipe

    3 grams of matcha (1.5 tsp)

    30 ml of 170 degree water (~¼ cup)

    80-90 ml of milk of choice (⅓ cup)

    Hot Matcha Latte

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VpdL6_CtUDA

    Iced Matcha Latte

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AUaJRWW-v50

    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

    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
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