Ever reach into your freezer for one thing and find something you forgot was there? It can be a wonderful surprise in the doldrums of winter when you happen upon something left over from the holidays or something summery that you tucked away during the warmer months. Chris and Brooke show some love to the freezer in this Just Take Five… and, by the way, the tool whose name they couldn’t remember is a food mill.

In this Just Take 5, Chris takes us on a quick walkthrough of an easy comfort food for her least favorite month.

When visiting Panzano in the Chianti region of Italy, Chris spent an afternoon with Elisabeta and Francesco making pizza and talking tomatoes, mozzarella, and peperoni. Join in for the highlights in this Just Take 5.

Nothing beats the mid-winter doldrums like experimenting with new recipes. There’s the research, the grocery shopping, the anticipation … and the excitement when (if) it turns out well. Join Brooke and Bill on a cold January afternoon while they make cheese for the first time. This episode is a little longer than 5 minutes, but it was too much fun to cut short!

Chris and Brooke are back with more Just Take Five from Just Simply… Cuisine. We’re trying some new things, dusting off some classic favorites, and having some adventures. Join us for a few minutes when the mood strikes, get inspired, and meet some of our favorite cooking companions. Enjoy!

This one rule always applies, and if you’re not already doing it, it will change your kitchen game forever. In this JT5, meet Meg and listen along as she and Chris perfect their New Year’s Day feast.

Do you love your freezer?  Just Take Five with the ladies as Chris magics some stowed-away, frozen treasures into a warm pot of pasta e fagioli.  You might end up inspired to like your freezer just a little bit more.