Since you want the recessed light to hit the countertop, it must be placed halfway between the front edge of the upper cabinets and the front edge of the countertop. If you place it beyond the front edge of the countertop, in the space where you'll be standing to work, then your shadow will block the light. Does this make sense to you?

I'd up the recessed lights over the countertops to at least 5. With that and the pendants over the table you probably won't need anymore fixtures, except for under cabinet lighting which is placed under the upper cabinets.