This weeks episode is making an Aspargus Gruyere Tart! Even the most amateur of home chefs knows that Asparagus is a spring veggie that - TBH off season is quite bland, so practice patience and wait to indulge in asparagus during its proper season- you’ll also notice how much more affordable it is during the spring time.   In season asparagus is a very sweet vegetable & it begins to lose the sweetness once it’s harvested, so fresh is always best here - if you have access to a farmers market head there when you can & indulge in the highest quality you can find.  Link to ..read more

Today’s episode is all about Chicken Au Poivre. You may be familiar with the iconic french dish, Steak Au Poivre, which is traditionally a filet mignon coated with coarsely cracked peppercorns smothered in a lovely delicate cream sauce, but today we will be REMIXING the classic with chicken instead of Steak.  Of course, we love steak here at the home cooks guide, but with the rising cost of beef as well as the negative health ramifications from eating too much beef, we will be swapping the filet mignon for a humble chicken leg. Link to recipe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEYN3Ek9J4 ..read more

This episode about is all about the la scala chopped salad, which for normal people it's basically an ice berg lettuce salad, with some yummy fixins and topped of with chickpeas marinated in a fabulous dressing.  La Scala is a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California that opened in 1956 by Jean Leon, a french chef who heads to Lala land to make overpriced famous salads. This restaurant was a hotspot for whos whos in hollywood - the lore has it that Jean Leon delivered dinner from La Scala to Marilyn Monroe on the evening she passed away, that James Dean was a financial backer of the resta ..read more

On today’s ep, we are making a dish that is not only deeply flavorful and a visual masterpiece, but it has such an elegant presentation that is only meant for the highest caliber of guests. HERB CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS! If you're new to eating lamb in general, then welcome to the party! Lamb has a delicate, subtle gamey flavor and is a common alternative to beef. It typically has less marbling, which means less fat and more nutrients, such as zinc, iron, and vitamin B12. Health and wellness, baby! Link to the recipe - https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/983210/gordon-ramsays-herb-crusted-r ..read more

This week's episode highlights Broccoli Chicken Alfredo! This pasta and chicken duo will blow your socks off. Yes, you’ll use many pots and pans and make a bit of a mess, but give it a try & let me know what you think!  You can find the recipe from Matty Matheson here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_-7WVSedQM Be sure to follow HCG on all Social Media platforms @thehcgpodcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

This our Valentine's Day episode all about LOVEEE - and that is my LOVE for ROASTING CHICKENS. The home cooks guide is coming in hot to save your valentines dinner from being bland and boring to something sexy and fun. I’m not sure if other people think roasted chicken is sexy, but I sure do.  We will be making Ina Garten's “Engagement chicken” which is just a silly name for a simple roasted chicken served along with a silky onion lemon gravy.  Link to the recipe - https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/engagement-roast-chicken-recipe-1948980 Link to carving a chicken ..read more

Amp up your Super Bowl meals with a personal Frito Pies for your guests! A Frito Pie isn’t exactly a savory PIE like a chicken pot pie (LISTEN HERE!), but a Frito Pie it’s basically just a serving of beef and bean chili over a individual bag of crunchy Fritos topped with a mountain of toppings like cheddar cheese, maybe a lil guacamole, maybe a dollop of daisy - the possibilities are endless. This dish is also ideal, because the chili can be made the day before or the morning of, so if you do plan to actually watch the game, you can quickly reheat the chili + prep your toppings without missing ..read more

This week's episode highlights Emily Mariko’s Salmon Rice Bowl! We loooove a viral dish, but this one takes the cake because it’s healthy, comes together quickly & encourages home cooks to try some fun new ingredients (IE - KEWPIE MAYO, FURIKAKE, KIMCHI, ETC!)! Try the recipe + let me know your thoughts! You can find the recipe from Pop Sugar here - https://www.popsugar.com/food/salmon-rice-recipe-tiktok-48532478  You can find Emily's video here - https://www.tiktok.com/@emilymariko/video/7244278467280260395?lang=en Links to fun products -- Kewpie Mayo - https://www.amazon.com/Kewpi ..read more

CRUNCHY. LIGHT. PERFECT VEAL MILANESE COOKED TO PERFECT EVERY DAMN TIME. Thanks to Anthony Bourdain’s “Appetites” - I’ve mastered my favorite veal Milanese recipe + I’m sharing the wealth on today’s episode. PS - If you're not into eating veal, you can swap this out with chicken, pork or fish! Link to the recipe - https://www.thehcgpodcast.com/episodes/veal-milanese Link to Appetites - https://www.amazon.com/Appetites-Cookbook-Anthony-Bourdain/dp/0062409956 Be sure to follow @thehcgpodcast on all social media platforms to get show updates + follow my foodie adventures! xx Meg Hosted on A ..read more

This episode is allll about Alison Roman's famous Shallot Pasta. Pasta with a shallot sauce may not be your first choice for a pasta sauce, but this recipe is here to sway you! Give it a try + let me know what you think! Recipe Link - https://www.alisoneroman.com/recipes/caramelized-shallot-pasta Be sure to follow at @thehcgpodcast.com :) xx Megan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more