The Good Vanilla

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A Splash of The Good Vanilla : Nick's hiatus, Stanley Tucci, and Bagels! Mar 14, 2023

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Nick is back with a quick check in to discuss where he's been, his excitement that Stanley Tucci has officially entered the world of the Barefoot Contessa, and his disdain of not being able to find a good bagel place in Pittsburgh. Enjoy!

Episode 81 : Ina's Perfect Breakfast Party (Back to Basics : Season 1 : Episode 6) Jan 06, 2023

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This week its all things breakfast and Ina is showing Stephen recipes for the PERFECT Breakfast Party. On the menu is buttermilk cheddar biscuits, homemade strawberry jam, a juicy breakfast mocktail, and herbed scrambled eggs!

Episode 80 : Perfect Holiday Dinner (Back to Basics : Season 2 : Episode 11) Dec 24, 2022

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The holidays are here and Ina has the perfect holiday dinner for twenty-somethings and beyond! On the menu is Tagliarelle with truffle butter, a show-stopping red berry trifle, roasted carrots and parsnips, and boneless chicken breasts stuffed with goat cheese, basil and sundried tomatoes. Phoebe Lapine drops in to give the thumbs up or thumbs down for Ina's recipes being worthy of her blog. Will Ina make the cut? Tune in to find out!

Episode 79 : Festive Fun (Season 10 : Episode 1) Dec 09, 2022

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Ina is hosting a pre-holiday party at her new barn and we're all invited!! On the menu is a mouth watering seafood gratin with lobster, halibut and shrimp bathing in a delicious saffron sauce. For dessert, a creamy pumpkin mousse, (there's no CLOYING pumpkin pie at THIS soiree!). Then it's outside to the new garden for mulled wine and s'mores filled with French chocolate bark. How FESTIVE is THAT?

Episode 78 : Hire Wire Egg Dishes (Back to Basics : Season 3 : Episode 6) Dec 02, 2022

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This week is egg-stra special because Ina is easing our woes when it comes to making fancy egg dishes! On the menu are french omelets with Terry Harwood, a show-stopping spinach and cheddar soufflé, fool proof hollandaise sauce, and a round of "Ask Ina!" How delicious is THAT?

Episode 77: A Barefoot Thanksgiving (Back to Basics : Season 10 : Episode 7) Nov 24, 2022

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Its finally Thanksgiving and Bobby Flay is helping Ina do a dry run of make-ahead Thanksgiving dishes with the volume turned up! On the menu is an eleven layer potato gratin, a seasonal heartland chopped salad, orange honey glazed carrots, herb and apple bread pudding, ginger molasses cake, homemade cranberry sauce, and Bobby's fall sangria! Now THAT's a menu to be thankful for!

Episode 76: Thanksgiving Ideas (Back to Basics : Season 17 : Episode 4) Nov 18, 2022

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Its the week before Thanksgiving and Ina's got you covered with sides with the volume turned up! On the menu is a Tuscan turkey roulade, chipotle smashed potatoes, green beans with fennel, potatoes and parmesan, and pumpkin flan with maple caramel. Ta dum!

Mini Episode : A Splash of the Good Vanilla! Nov 11, 2022

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Between Nick's new dog, a Hawaiian vacation, and the news of Jeffrey sending steamy text messages, there is a LOT to catch up on! Nick fills us in on what he's been up to and his excitement for the The Good Vanilla now that the Holiday Season has begun! Follow the Podcast on social media Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Instagram : nickkochanov

Episode 75 : Bread Winner (Back to Basics : Season 14 : Episode 1) Sep 09, 2022

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This week is all about Bread as Ina shows us a plethora of dishes where bread is the star of the show, (with a special guest appearance by Wolfgang Puck!) On the menu is foolproof Irish Guinness brown bread, the ultimate lobster club sandwich courtesy of Wolfgang Puck, fish and lobster cakes, camembert and prosciutto tartines, and a show-stopping peach and berry Summer pudding!! Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Instagram : nickkochanov

Episode 74 : Jeffrey's Treat (Season 7 : Episode 2) Aug 26, 2022

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This week we are celebrating Jeffrey's new business and new book deal and Ina is whipping up an extra special dinner to celebrate! Starting with real whiskey sours, then filet of beef au poivre with a side of matchstick potatoes, and finishing it all off with a delicious strawberry tart with pistachios. Bon appétit! Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Twitter : nickkochanov Instagram : nickkochanov

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