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  • Homemade Brioche Bread, Apples, and Salted Caramel!

    Homemade Brioche Bread, Apples, and Salted Caramel!
    Feb 15 2021

    Hello everyone and welcome to another new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! In this week's episode I'll spend some time talking about accountability and trusting ourselves when we fall off that horse to get back on it. I'm also breaking down an entire weekend's worth of meals from Valentine's Day weekend with Rebecca! I hope that you had an amazing weekend whether you celebrated with a loved one, a friend, or alone. Just remember that you are amazing. Thank you so much for going on this journey with me.

    Recipes mentioned in this episode- Enriched Brioche Bread: https://emmaduckworthbakes.co.uk/how-to-make-enriched-brioche-dough/Salted Caramel: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/homemade-salted-caramel-recipe/

     

    Featured Recipe Timecodes

    19:00 - Introduction20:36 - Steamed Clams23:48 - Herbed Butter Salmon (for more information on this recipe check out Episode 04)25:40 - Homemade Brioche Bread35:39 - Brioche French Toast37:25 - Homemade Apple Compote/Apple Reduction38:52 - Homemade Salted Caramel

     

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    Guest Appearances

    I had the pleasure of guesting on Two Peas on a Podcast recently to talk about Holiday Foods! Please check it and Gerald out at https://twopeasonpodcast.podbean.com/e/top-5-holiday-foods-134/.

    Check me out on Netflix 'n Swill with Dan and Caleb talking about David Fincher's Mank! https://www.netflixnswill.com/nnspodcast/226

    Tune in to December 2020's Rabbit Ears TV Podcast with Ashlee and Shawn Ennis as we talk about our love of Parks & Rec! https://www.netflixnswill.com/rabbitears/2020/12/24/parks-and-recreation

     

    Credits

    "Aeon," and "June" by Lucas King. Find this and more amazing music by Lucas and subscribe to him on YouTube by visiting https://www.youtube.com/user/LucasKingPiano!

    "Daybreak," and "The Climb" from Music for Makers. Sign up and get a royalty-free song delivered to your inbox every Monday at www.musicformakers.com!
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    47 mins
  • Quick Bites - Chrusties! Inspired by Chancey's of Radford, VA

    Quick Bites - Chrusties! Inspired by Chancey's of Radford, VA
    Feb 11 2021
    Good morning everyone and welcome to another brand new Quick Bite! This one is all for Rebecca as, not wanting to have a third pizza a few weekends ago, she pulled up a recipe for "Chrusties," which was her favorite snack made by Chancey's- a pizzeria in Radford, VA back when she attended Radford University. The ultimate late-night bite for college kids, it's sort of like if you make a pizza like a cinnamon roll- and the results are PHENOMENAL! Crispy and packed with flavor and cheesy goodness. I'm so grateful to Rebecca for introducing me to a nostalgic favorite. Do you have a favorite go-to late-night snack from your college days? Let me know on social media @nikoliskitchen! Thank you so much for going on this journey with me. Chrusties! Inspired by the snack once made at Chancey's of Radford, VA.1 pizza dough (mine was homemade)3 c shredded mozzarella cheese2 c basil, roughly chopped1/2 stick unsalted butter10 cloves of garlic, minced1/2 red onion, finely diced2 t Dried oreganoSaltPepperPreheat oven to 400°. Roll your pizza dough out into a large rectangle (mine was about the size of a normal-sized cookie sheet).Melt your butter and brush it onto the crust.Sprinkle on salt, pepper, and dried oregano.Sprinkle your cheese and basil over the top of the crust.Sprinkle onion and garlic over the crust.Roll the crust up tightly (as if rolling up cinnamon roll dough). Pinch the seam together along the lengthwise portion (don't close up the ends).Cut the roll into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces (we ended up with around a dozen or so). Spray a baking tray with cooking spray or line with a sheet of parchment paper.Place the rolls on a baking sheet filling side up and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. They'll be beautifully golden brown on the top and you should see the cheese bubbling out a bit.Serve immediately!Baking instructions (basically the time & temp as well as the butter) taken from https://www.macheesmo.com/chanceys-crusties/. The recipe is based mostly on what we had on-hand at the time and what Rebecca remembered. I can't wait to make them again- based on my research there are a ton of varieties you can make! Important Links(All links open in a new window)Main WebsiteSubscribe on Patreon!Livestream for the CureJoin my Discord Community!Podcast RSS FeedLike my Facebook Page!Follow me on Twitter!Follow me on Instagram!Join my Facebook Group!Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!Follow me on Twitch! Listen onApple PodcastsSpotify (Coming soon!)Google PodcastsPandoraTuneIn RadioiHeart RadioSpreakerPlayerFMStitcherPodchaser Guest AppearancesI had the pleasure of guesting on Two Peas on a Podcast recently to talk about Holiday Foods! Please check it and Gerald out at https://twopeasonpodcast.podbean.com/e/top-5-holiday-foods-134/.Check me out on Netflix 'n Swill with Dan and Caleb talking about David Fincher's Mank! https://www.netflixnswill.com/nnspodcast/226Tune in to December 2020's Rabbit Ears TV Podcast with Ashlee and Shawn Ennis as we talk about our love of Parks & Rec! https://www.netflixnswill.com/rabbitears/2020/12/24/parks-and-recreationCredits"Daybreak," and "The Climb" from Music for Makers. Sign up and get a royalty-free song delivered to your inbox every Monday at www.musicformakers.com!
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    7 mins
  • Random Recipe Challenge - Mango Ginger Relish & Hot Dogs in a Risotto?!

    Random Recipe Challenge - Mango Ginger Relish & Hot Dogs in a Risotto?!
    Feb 8 2021

    Hello and welcome back to a FULL episode of Nikoli's Kitchen and the arrival of the long-promised Random Recipe Challenge, where I take ingredients submitted by listeners and fans of the show and turn them into a dish. This inaugural challenge sees me making a "relish" of sorts for the first time ever using mango & ginger, and putting hot dogs in a risotto. The result was actually not as bad as you'd think! Before I get there though, I talk for a bit about why I've been absent and what's going on with my life, as I had to take a step back and slow down a little bit and re-adjust. I am back now and you can expect a flurry of new content throughout the month of February to sate that podcast hunger! Thank you so much for your patience and for all of your amazing support. 

     

    Featured Recipe Timecodes

    24:34 - Random Recipe Challenge27:32 - Ingredients30:46 - Mango Ginger Relish36:07 - Chicken Hot Dog Risotto

     

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    Guest Appearances

    I had the pleasure of guesting on Two Peas on a Podcast recently to talk about Holiday Foods! Please check it and Gerald out at https://twopeasonpodcast.podbean.com/e/top-5-holiday-foods-134/.

    Check me out on Netflix 'n Swill with Dan and Caleb talking about David Fincher's Mank! https://www.netflixnswill.com/nnspodcast/226

    Tune in to December 2020's Rabbit Ears TV Podcast with Ashlee and Shawn Ennis as we talk about our love of Parks & Rec! https://www.netflixnswill.com/rabbitears/2020/12/24/parks-and-recreation

     

    Credits

    "I am Lost," "Trust," and "Understand" by Lucas King. Find this and more amazing music by Lucas and subscribe to him on YouTube by visiting https://www.youtube.com/user/LucasKingPiano!

    "Daybreak," and "The Climb" from Music for Makers. Sign up and get a royalty-free song delivered to your inbox every Monday at www.musicformakers.com!
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    46 mins
  • Quick Bites - Corn & Black Bean Salsa

    Quick Bites - Corn & Black Bean Salsa
    Feb 4 2021
    Hello all and welcome back to another brand new Quick Bite from Nikoli's Kitchen! These short episodes are all about one quick recipe for me to break down for you to listen to. Stay tuned for Monday's episode where I talk about the first-ever random recipe challenge and what I made, including hot dogs in a risotto! Thank you so much for your patience as I wade through the insanity that is my life to get back to releasing regular content. I appreciate all of your amazing support.  Please check out 2 Girls on a Bench, a hilarious comedy podcast from the amazing Tricia & Siana, at https://twogirlsonabench.podbean.com/! This was a recipe they had me make on the air last year during the Livestream for the Cure and I've been in love with it ever since. Thank you so much! Corn & Black Bean SNICK Salsa:2 cups or 1 can of whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed2 cups or 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed1 sweet pepper, chopped 1 red onion, chopped12 cloves of garlic, minced6 roma tomatoes, chopped2 Jalapeño peppers, chopped3 cups of fruit, chopped (see below)2 limes, juicedSalt & pepperChili PowderHot Sauce (optional)Chopped cilantroAvocado, chopped (see below)All of your fruits and vegetables should be chopped to the same rough size. Prepare this about 24 hours or more in advance to allow the ingredients to come together.Combine corn, black beans, peppers, onions, garlic, and tomatoes in a large bowl (in the episode art for this quick bite I didn't have tomatoes so I omitted them, but I typically make it with them).Add your fruit- I typically do three different varieties and I have used apples, pineapple, mango, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries in this in alternating varieties of the salsa. Pick three fruits, and use one cup of each.Add lime juice, salt, pepper, chili powder, hot sauce, and cilantro as desired or to taste.Mix together until well-combined and refrigerate.Avocado is part of the normal recipe and was in the original version that I made- I would, however, not recommend adding avocado when combining the rest of the ingredients together. It will make the salsa mushy and will inevitably turn brown. If you want to add avocado, when you get a portion of this to eat, add the avocado over the top. Important Links(All links open in a new window)Main WebsiteSubscribe on Patreon!Livestream for the CureJoin my Discord Community!Podcast RSS FeedLike my Facebook Page!Follow me on Twitter!Follow me on Instagram!Join my Facebook Group!Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!Follow me on Twitch! Listen onApple PodcastsSpotify (Coming soon!)Google PodcastsPandoraTuneIn RadioiHeart RadioSpreakerPlayerFMStitcherPodchaser Guest AppearancesI had the pleasure of guesting on Two Peas on a Podcast recently to talk about Holiday Foods! Please check it and Gerald out at https://twopeasonpodcast.podbean.com/e/top-5-holiday-foods-134/.Check me out on Netflix 'n Swill with Dan and Caleb talking about David Fincher's Mank! https://www.netflixnswill.com/nnspodcast/226Tune in to December 2020's Rabbit Ears TV Podcast with Ashlee and Shawn Ennis as we talk about our love of Parks & Rec! https://www.netflixnswill.com/rabbitears/2020/12/24/parks-and-recreationCredits"Daybreak," and "The Climb" from Music for Makers. Sign up and get a royalty-free song delivered to your inbox every Monday at www.musicformakers.com!
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    10 mins
  • Champagne Mustard and Lemon Garlic Aioli from Scratch!

    Champagne Mustard and Lemon Garlic Aioli from Scratch!
    Jan 18 2021

    Welcome everyone to another episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week I talk about how Yoga has helped to center me and help me in my life and we've got more announcements about the Livestream for the Cure, including a challenge I hope you'll join me in. In the back half of the show it's all about condiments- specifically mustard and aioli! I had never made either one before I started this show, and I am extremely excited to share my progress with them. I apologize again for the lateness of the episode this week! My recording schedule is crazy right now as is my life so I'm squeezing it in where I can. Thank you all so much for coming on this journey with me.

    Recipes mentioned in this episode- Dijon Mustard: https://www.servedfromscratch.com/dijon-mustard-from-scratch-2/Garlic Aioli: https://www.thespruceeats.com/aioli-garlic-mayonnaise-2216029

    Visit Yoga with Adriene to learn all about Adriene and to join her for yoga. It has changed my life, and I know it can change yours too.

     

    Featured Recipe Timecodes

    22:51 - Intro (Mustard)26:12 - Step One (Base Mustard Recipe)27:02 - Step Two (Mustard Variants)33:17 - Intro (Aioli)35:30 - Step One (Base Aioli Recipe)36:49 - Step Two (Aioli Variants)

     

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    Main WebsiteSubscribe on Patreon!Livestream for the CureJoin my Discord Community!Podcast RSS FeedLike my Facebook Page!Follow me on Twitter!Follow me on Instagram!Join my Facebook Group!Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!Follow me on Twitch!

     

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    Guest Appearances

    I had the pleasure of guesting on Two Peas on a Podcast recently to talk about Holiday Foods! Please check it and Gerald out at https://twopeasonpodcast.podbean.com/e/top-5-holiday-foods-134/.

    Check me out on Netflix 'n Swill with Dan and Caleb talking about David Fincher's Mank! https://www.netflixnswill.com/nnspodcast/226

    Tune in to December 2020's Rabbit Ears TV Podcast with Ashlee and Shawn Ennis as we talk about our love of Parks & Rec! https://www.netflixnswill.com/rabbitears/2020/12/24/parks-and-recreation

    Credits

    "I am Lost," "Trust," and "Inspiration" by Lucas King. Find this and more amazing music by Lucas and subscribe to him on YouTube by visiting https://www.youtube.com/user/LucasKingPiano!

    "Daybreak," and "The Climb" from Music for Makers. Sign up and get a royalty-free song delivered to your inbox every Monday at www.musicformakers.com!
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    43 mins
  • Homemade Bread & Cherishing your Life

    Homemade Bread & Cherishing your Life
    Jan 11 2021

    Hello one and all and welcome to a (late) brand new episode of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show I talk about the Disney/Pixar movie Soul and how it inspired this week's message of positivity, and the featured recipe is for Homemade Bread! I've been really working hard for months now to nail a homemade bread and I think I finally did it. I really hope you enjoy this episode!

    With everything going on in the world, remember to stop a moment, breathe, relax, and do something good for yourself. Put some positive energy out there into the world. Always act with love in your heart and be kind to those around you. Love. Always love. Thank you so much for coming on this journey with me. 

    Featured Recipe Timecodes

    17:05 - Intro & History19:45 - Step One (Ingredients)21:12 - Step Two (Preparing the Dough)26:26 - Step Three (Baking)

     

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    Main WebsiteSubscribe on Patreon!Livestream for the CureJoin my Discord Community!Podcast RSS FeedLike my Facebook Page!Follow me on Twitter!Follow me on Instagram!Join my Facebook Group!Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!Follow me on Twitch!

     

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    Guest Appearances

    I had the pleasure of guesting on Two Peas on a Podcast recently to talk about Holiday Foods! Please check it and Gerald out at https://twopeasonpodcast.podbean.com/e/top-5-holiday-foods-134/.

    Check me out on Netflix 'n Swill with Dan and Caleb talking about David Fincher's Mank! https://www.netflixnswill.com/nnspodcast/226

    Tune in to December 2020's Rabbit Ears TV Podcast with Ashlee and Shawn Ennis as we talk about our love of Parks & Rec! https://www.netflixnswill.com/rabbitears/2020/12/24/parks-and-recreation

    Credits

    "Lament V2," and "Inspiration" by Lucas King. Find this and more amazing music by Lucas and subscribe to him on YouTube by visiting https://www.youtube.com/user/LucasKingPiano!

    "Cinematic Violin Music" from Yash Juneja on YouTube, used with permission. Please subscribe to the channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxdW1JGwBBc!

    "Daybreak," and "The Climb" from Music for Makers. Sign up and get a royalty-free song delivered to your inbox every Monday at www.musicformakers.com!
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    35 mins
  • Buttermilk Chicken & Waffles with Honey Garlic Sriracha Maple Syrup

    Buttermilk Chicken & Waffles with Honey Garlic Sriracha Maple Syrup
    Jan 4 2021

    Hello everyone and welcome back to another week of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show, some announcements about what's to come in 2021 including a new segment and the 5th Livestream for the Cure (the link is down below). I talk about my struggle with being "in my head" and dealing with self-doubt before we get into a recipe for rangoons two ways. In the featured recipe this week we're talking about Buttermilk Chicken & Waffles with my homemade garlic honey sriracha maple syrup- if you love sweet, savory, and spicy all in one bite, you have to tune in to this. Thank you all so much for listening and Happy New Year! I'm so excited to see where our journey takes us together this year.

    Featured Recipe Timecodes

    34:21 - Intro36:14 - Step One (Chicken)37:24 - Step Two (Making the Waffles)41:01 - Step Three (Making the Syrup)

     

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    Main WebsiteSubscribe on Patreon!Livestream for the CureJoin my Discord Community!Podcast RSS FeedLike my Facebook Page!Follow me on Twitter!Follow me on Instagram!Join my Facebook Group!Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!Follow me on Twitch!

     

    Listen on

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    Guest Appearances

    I had the pleasure of guesting on Two Peas on a Podcast recently to talk about Holiday Foods! Please check it and Gerald out at https://twopeasonpodcast.podbean.com/e/top-5-holiday-foods-134/.

    Check me out on Netflix 'n Swill with Dan and Caleb talking about David Fincher's Mank! https://www.netflixnswill.com/nnspodcast/226

    Tune in to December 2020's Rabbit Ears TV Podcast with Ashlee and Shawn Ennis as we talk about our love of Parks & Rec! https://www.netflixnswill.com/rabbitears/2020/12/24/parks-and-recreation

    Credits

    "Lament V2," and "Understand" by Lucas King. Find this and more amazing music by Lucas and subscribe to him on YouTube by visiting https://www.youtube.com/user/LucasKingPiano!

    "Cinematic Violin Music" from Yash Juneja on YouTube, used with permission. Please subscribe to the channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxdW1JGwBBc!

    "Daybreak," and "The Climb" from Music for Makers. Sign up and get a royalty-free song delivered to your inbox every Monday at www.musicformakers.com!
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    46 mins
  • Flour-less Lemon Pudding & Flexibility

    Flour-less Lemon Pudding & Flexibility
    Dec 28 2020

    Hi everyone!! Welcome back to another week of Nikoli's Kitchen! This week on the show, we talk about flexibility, and I talk about finally nailing a homemade bread recipe. The featured recipe this week is adapted from the cooking blog at jocooks.com for her Luscious Lemon Pudding! Thank you so much for tuning in, and thank you so much for coming on this journey with me.

    Check out Jo's original recipe for lemon pudding at https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/luscious-lemon-pudding.Check out this week's featured recipe post at https://www.facebook.com/NikolisKitchen/photos/a.325612071245623/1089300418210114!

    Featured Recipe Timecodes

    26:30 - Intro29:14 - Step One (Ingredients)30:07 - Step Two (Preparing your Ramekins/Cocottes)30:59 - Step Three (Making the Pudding)33:03 - Step Four (Baking)

     

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    Main WebsiteSubscribe on Patreon!Join my Discord Community!Podcast RSS FeedLike my Facebook Page!Follow me on Twitter!Follow me on Instagram!Join my Facebook Group!Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!Follow me on Twitch!

     

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    Guest Appearances

    I had the pleasure of guesting on Two Peas on a Podcast recently to talk about Holiday Foods! Please check it and Gerald out at https://twopeasonpodcast.podbean.com/e/top-5-holiday-foods-134/.

    Check me out on Netflix 'n Swill with Dan and Caleb talking about David Fincher's Mank! https://www.netflixnswill.com/nnspodcast/226

    Tune in to December 2020's Rabbit Ears TV Podcast with Ashlee and Shawn Ennis as we talk about our love of Parks & Rec! https://www.netflixnswill.com/rabbitears/2020/12/24/parks-and-recreation

    Credits

    "Aeon," "Always," and "Trust" by Lucas King. Find this and more amazing music by Lucas and subscribe to him on YouTube by visiting https://www.youtube.com/user/LucasKingPiano!

    "Daybreak," and "The Climb" from Music for Makers. Sign up and get a royalty-free song delivered to your inbox every Monday at www.musicformakers.com!

     
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    37 mins