Recipe of the Day - Cure Your Dinner Indecision

byM.C.P. Productions, Christine Pittman

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You know that annoying question you keep asking yourself? “What should I make for dinner tonight?" Stop asking it and listen to the Recipe of the Day podcast instead. Recipe of the Day will cure your dinner indecision so you can become the cook everyone loves! In each daily episode, recipe creator and cookbook author Christine Pittman, tells you about a recipe that's perfectly chosen for that day. Easy dinners for Mondays, the perfect dip for Game Days - you'll get the best recipes quickly, so that you can move onto making meals that your family will be grateful to yo...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Crispiest Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Once you’ve made the crispiest baked chicken drumsticks with this recipe, you won’t want to make them any other way! Recipe: Crispiest Baked Chicken Drumsticks from TheCookful. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking! -Christine xo

Published: Aug 20, 2026Duration: 7m 27s

Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Get all the cabbage roll flavor you love with less effort from this Classic Stuffed Cabbage Soup recipe. It’s perfect comfort food! Recipe: Stuffed Cabbage Soup from COOKtheSTORY. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking! -Christine xo

Published: Aug 19, 2026Duration: 8m 35s

This is the perfect cocktail sauce recipe. It’s sweet, spicy and delicious with shrimp or oysters or any seafood. The best part, you probably already have all the ingredients at home. Recipe: Cocktail Sauce from COOKtheSTORY. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking! -Christine xo

Published: Aug 18, 2026Duration: 4m 51s

Crispy Fish Fillets From Frozen In The Air Fryer

These crispy air fryer fish filets go from the freezer to your plate in under 15 minutes! Add some tartar sauce and your favorite side dish and dinner is ready in practically no time. Recipe: Crispy Fish Fillets From Frozen In The Air Fryer from COOKtheSTORY. There's a brand new recipe over on TheCookful for a homemade Cheeseburger Mac. Almost as easy as the boxed version and even more tasty! Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Jo...

Published: Aug 17, 2026Duration: 3m 36s

Pepperoni Seasoning Blend

Whether you’re making your own homemade pepperoni, or just want some great pepperoni flavor, you’ll love this seasoning blend. It’s full of flavor with sweet paprika, fennel, allspice, and more! Recipe: Pepperoni Seasoning Blend from TheCookful. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: Sausage Series on TheCookfulHomemade Seasonings on TheCookful Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media Ti...

Published: Aug 16, 2026Duration: 7m 11s

Air Fryer Home Fries

We have a Saturday morning tradition of going to the gym and then to our favorite diner for breakfast. My order is almost always the same: two over-medium eggs, Canadian bacon, and home fries. It’s the highlight of my week! Recipe: Air Fryer Home Fries from COOKtheSTORY. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheST...

Published: Aug 15, 2026Duration: 6m 23s

Easy Homemade Butter

No need for a butter churn, nor for shaking a jar forever. We’re making EASY homemade butter with this recipe! It uses only one required ingredient (cream), but salt is great in there too. Ten minutes later you have the most amazing butter ever. Recipe: Easy Homemade Butter from COOKtheSTORY. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newslett...

Published: Aug 14, 2026Duration: 8m 32s

Instant Pot Chicken Parm

This Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan makes melt-in-your-mouth tender chicken and you’ll only have one pot to clean. But the best part is the work around that we’ve found for breading the chicken. It’s so quick and delicious! Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Parm from TheCookful. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCo...

Published: Aug 13, 2026Duration: 5m 24s

On Boiling Chicken Thighs

Boiling chicken thighs, whether boneless, bone-in, fresh, or frozen is so easy and can result in delicious chicken if you follow my advice. Recipe: On Boiling Chicken Thighs from TheCookful. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking! -Christine xo

Published: Aug 12, 2026Duration: 9m 54s

Air Fryer Cabbage

Air Fryer Cabbage? Yes, you saw that right! This method gives you tender cabbage with great flavor and a bit of caramelization. Recipe: Air Fryer Cabbage from TheCookful. There's also a brand new recipe over on COOKtheSTORY for a great homemade Honey Mustard Sauce. You'll want to dip everything in it! Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My...

Published: Aug 11, 2026Duration: 5m 4s

Homemade Ceviche

Find out the science behind ceviche and how to make it at home. Includes tips for type of fish, length of marinade time, and doing make-ahead ceviche. Recipe: Homemade Ceviche from TheCookful. There's a brand new recipe on TheCookful for a Fresh and Flaky Salmon Salad, made with fresh salmon. I can't wait for you to try it! Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social me...

Published: Aug 10, 2026Duration: 6m 14s

How To Poach Shrimp

The BEST way to cook shrimp is to poach them gently. They end up delicate and so juicy. Learn how here. Recipe: How To Poach Shrimp from COOKtheSTORY. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: How to Cook Shrimp from Frozen Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheC...

Published: Aug 9, 2026Duration: 7m 13s

Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Steaks

Unfamiliar with ham steak and how to cook it? It’s a delicious and easy dish that only takes about 10 minutes! Recipe: Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Steaks from COOKtheSTORY. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking! -Christine xo

Published: Aug 8, 2026Duration: 6m 17s

Juicy Well-Done Steak

Need to cook a well-done steak but want to make sure it’s still tender and juicy? Let me share my tips so your steaks don’t end up tough. Recipe: Juicy Well-Done Steak from COOKtheSTORY. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking! -Christine xo

Published: Aug 7, 2026Duration: 9m 32s

The Best Shrimp Marinade

Beer and shrimp are best buddies. Add in some basil and you pretty much have the best shrimp marinade ever. Recipe: The Best Shrimp Marinade from COOKtheSTORY. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking! -Christine xo

Published: Aug 5, 2026Duration: 4m 16s

From Scratch Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

This hashbrown casserole is the best because it’s super-cheesy and delicious, and it’s made from fresh (not frozen) potatoes, with an easy homemade cream sauce (not canned soup). Oh, the edges get brown and crispy and extra tasty too! Recipe: From Scratch Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole from COOKtheSTORY. There's a brand new recipe on COOKtheSTORY for Crispy Salmon Salad. It's a great main dish salad with homemade dressing, with salmon and that crispy skin I love on top. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can...

Published: Aug 4, 2026Duration: 6m 57s

The Easiest Mashed Butternut Squash

There’s no fussing with peeling the raw butternut squash for this tasty mash. Instead, it’s roasted whole first and then it’s easy to peel, mash, and add seasonings. Recipe: The Easiest Mashed Butternut Squash from COOKtheSTORY. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking! -Chris

Published: Aug 3, 2026Duration: 5m 50s

Homemade Pork Rub and Seasoning Blend

This Pork Rub Seasoning is a perfect blend of sweet and savory with plenty of room to customize to your taste. Recipe: Homemade Pork Rub and Seasoning Blend from COOKtheSTORY. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking! -Christine xo

Published: Aug 2, 2026Duration: 4m 56s

Mushroom Rice Recipe

This Mushroom Rice side dish has so much great flavor from using two types of mushrooms and using them in different ways. This recipe is delicious paired with so many meals. Recipe: Mushroom Rice Recipe from TheCookful. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking! -Christine xo

Published: Aug 1, 2026Duration: 8m 24s

How To Cook Bone-In Chicken Breasts

What’s the best way to cook bone-in chicken breasts? In the oven! Here’s how to do it so you have tender, tasty chicken breasts with crispy skin every time. Recipe: How To Cook Bone-In Chicken Breasts from COOKtheSTORY. Here's the Recipe Of The Day podcast episode page with all of our recipe links, and you can subscribe to the show there too. Join my COOKforTWO Community here! Follow me on social media TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or PinterestGet My Newsletter! Websites: COOKtheSTORY.com and TheCookful.com Let's get cooking...

Published: Jul 31, 2026Duration: 5m 3s