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This week, we’re celebrating the holidays by looking beyond, into global stories that shape the season. First, we talk with Hetty Lui McKinnon about her new book, Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor , and what the holidays look like in Australia, where Christmas is hot and the seafood markets buzz at midnight. Hetty reflects on the vegetable forward meals that defined her Chinese Australian upbringing and leaves us with her recipe for Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas . Then, we turn to writer Yasmin Khan for a deeper look at Yalda Night, the Persian winter solstice celebration that reminds us of the return of the sun, after the longest night of the year. Her latest cookbook, Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes , explores vibrant vegetarian cooking rooted in Persian culture. Yasmin shares how Yalda brings people together through poetry, pomegranates, and seasonal comforts, and leaves us with her recipe for Eggplant Fesenjan . Broadcast dates for this episode: December 19, 2025 (originally aired) Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews! Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show .

Dec 12

It’s the holiday season, and we’re kicking it off this week with some sweet treats. First, food editor and recipe developer Ben Mims joins us with his latest project, covering over 300 cookie recipes from Asia to the Levant to Scandinavia to the Caribbean. The varieties are astonishing. We get into cookie styles, the fascinating ingredients in regional cookies, and the hundreds of flavor combinations. Ben is the author of Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World . And he left us with a recipe for Guava-Filled Butter Cookies from Brazil. Then, we step into the world of wild chocolate with Rowan Jacobsen. We hear about the new breed of cacao farmers and the amazing flavor profiles found in wild chocolate and meet some of the farmers who are making it. Rowan is the author of Wild Chocolate: Across the Americas in Search of Cacao’s Soul. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 6, 2024 (originally aired) December 12, 2025 (rebroadcast) Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews! Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today .

Dec 5

This week, we’re taking a trip through the South and its food – how it tells the story of a region shaped by migration, memory, and culture. First, we talk with scholar and writer Michael W. Twitty about his new book, Recipes from the American South , a sweeping look at the many communities – Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant – whose traditions built Southern cooking as we know it. Michael reflects on the histories that define the region and leaves us with his recipe for Maque Choux , the Louisiana classic made of corn and peppers. Then, we turn to writer and filmmaker Deb Freeman for a deeper look at one of the South’s most influential voices: Edna Lewis. Her new PBS documentary, Finding Edna Lewis , traces how Miss Lewis’s rural Virginia roots shaped her cooking and her revolutionary impact on American food. Deb shares why Lewis remains essential today and what we can still learn from her. Our annual cookbook giveaway is live! To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbook Broadcast dates for this episode: December 5, 2025 (originally aired) Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews! Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Dec 2

Today we have a bonus episode for you from Happier with Gretchen Rubin , featuring our very own Francis Lam. Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. On this episode of More Happier : It’s easy to get swept up in a cycle of holidays that feels more like a relentless to-do list than a source of joy. In this Celebration Roundtable, we talk about how to embrace the holidays as opportunities for intentional connection and meaning.

Nov 28

This week, we welcome the cold with delicious soup! Food Stylist Mariana Velásquez Villegas, author of Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes and Rituals from the Soul of Colombia talks us through Colombia's biodiversity and regional identity and the unique foods it inspires like Sancocho . This hearty stew brings people together in a communal dining experience. Be sure to listen to her playlist while preparing it! Then, we talk about Haitian cuisine with award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet as he shares his childhood memories of growing up, commemorating Haitian Independence Day with Soup Joumou , a hearty squash-based soup typically served on New Year's Day. Gregory Gourdet is the chef-owner of Kann in Portland, Oregon, and the author of Everyone's Table . Then, chili sauce entrepreneur Jing Gao, author of The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp , talks about Hot Pot , a zingy broth served in a large metal pot that gets tastier as you feast. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 26, 2024 (originally aired) January 17, 2025 (rebroadcast) November 28, 2025 (rebroadcast) Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews! Our annual cookbook giveaway is live! To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbook Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Nov 27

Join us for Turkey Confidential, our must-listen-to annual Thanksgiving Day broadcast! This year’s guests are Samin Nosrat, author of bestseller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Good Things ; Brooklyn-based recipe developer Yossy Arefi, author of Snacking Bakes and Snacking Cakes ; Vivian Howard, author, TV personality, and chef, known for This Will Make It Taste Good and Deep Run Roots ; Evan Kleiman, chef, cookbook author, and host of KCRW’s Good Food . And, of course, Francis! Broadcast dates for this episode: November 27, 2025 Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews! Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show .

Nov 21

We are a week away from Thanksgiving, and this week, Award-winning authors J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman give us the best advice on making the perfect Thanksgiving spread. From gravy hot takes to best brining practices and the ideal way to cook a perfect turkey we have you covered. J. Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman are co-hosts of "The Recipe with Kenji and Deb" podcast. Deb left us her recipe for delicious dinner rolls, Sour Cream & Chive Fantails . Then, we move on to delicious Indian-inspired desserts with cookbook author Hetal Vasavada. Her flavor combinations will transform your typical bars, cookies, and pies into deliciously nutty and sometimes spicy desserts. Hetal is the author of Desi Bakes , and she left us her recipe for Pistachio & Cardamom Muddy Buddies . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 22, 2024 (originally aired) November 21, 2025 (rebroadcast) Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews! Our annual cookbook giveaway is live! To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbook Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Nov 14

This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving and looking at the way this American holiday and its food tell our stories. First, we talk with Padma Lakshmi about her new cookbook, Padma’s All American , a celebration of the immigrant dishes and regional traditions that make up our country’s culinary landscape. Padma talks about what she’s learned from years of traveling for Taste the Nation and leaves us with a delicious Thanksgiving alternative for mashed potatoes: Podimas (Potatoes with Turmeric and Fried Lentils) . Then, we turn to baker extraordinaire Dorie Greenspan for a sweet addition to the holiday dessert table. Her new book, Dorie’s Anytime Cakes , is filled with unfussy, comforting cakes meant to live on your counter — the kind you slice into whenever the craving strikes. Dorie talks about why simple cakes feel right for the season and leaves us with her Cocoa-Swirled Pumpkin Bundt . Head to our YouTube channel and watch our interview with Padma Lakshmi . Subscribe so you don’t miss anything! Our annual cookbook giveaway is live! To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbook Broadcast dates for this episode: November 14, 2025 (originally aired) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Nov 7

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube This week, we talk about comfort food around the world. First, Yotam Ottolenghi tells us about his latest book, which is filled with recipes for his favorite comfort foods. He talks about what it is about specific dishes that evoke emotional reactions, from taste to texture to memory like his recipe for “Thousand” Hole Pancake. Yotam’s latest book is Ottolenghi Comfort written with his collaborators Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and Tara Wigley. Then, Luisa Weiss joins us to talk about her deep connection to German food. Growing up between Berlin and the US, she tells us about her favorite hot school lunches, (which are famous in German culture!), “low key dinners” known as abendbrot , and the influences German dishes have gleaned from other countries. Luisa is the author of Classic German Cooking , and she leaves us with her recipe for Käsespätzle , Swabian Noodles with Mountain Cheese and Caramelized Onions. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 8, 2024 (originally aired) November 7, 2025 (rebroadcast) Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews! Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Oct 31

This week, we’re breaking bread in every sense of the phrase. First, beloved actor Tony Shalhoub joins us to talk about his new CNN series, Breaking Bread , where he travels the world to explore the meaning of bread and how it connects us across cultures and tables. Growing up in a large Lebanese American family in Wisconsin, Tony shares memories of food as a bridge between worlds, from kibbeh and hummus to bratwurst and grilled cheese. Then, we meet Maureen Abood, author of Lebanese Baking , who brings us into the heart of the Lebanese kitchen with recipes and stories that honor tradition and community. She leaves us with her recipe for Za’atar Manakeesh , a beloved flatbread that captures the heart of Lebanese baking: simple, fragrant, and made to share. Head to our YouTube channel and watch this extended cut of our interview with Tony Shalhoub. Subscribe so you don’t miss anything! Broadcast dates for this episode: October 31, 2025 (originally aired) Our annual cookbook giveaway is live! To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbook Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show .

Oct 29

Today we have a bonus episode for you, featuring our very own Francis Lam. How We Survive is an award-winning podcast from Marketplace about the messy business of climate solutions. From the glitz and glam of Miami, to the punishing Arizona desert, to a sinking island that our national security depends on, every season takes listeners on an adventure. We’re finding the innovative, surprising and occasionally disturbing ways that people are navigating solutions to a changing climate. In this episode of “How We Survive,” host Amy Scott is joined by “The Splendid Table” host Francis Lam for a cultivated meat taste test. Plus, Francis shares his go-to recipes for climate-friendly proteins. Deep in the halls of the engineering school at Columbia University, professor Hod Lipson and his former student Jonathan Blutinger are reimagining how meat is made. In 2022, they developed a device that maps the texture of meat. “It's a machine that can poke steak at a bunch of different points and create these high-fidelity texture maps and see more clearly, you know, the toughness of different parts,” explains Blutinger. Lipson adds, “we tried to capture quantitatively, how hard is it to cut it with a knife? How hard is it to poke it with a fork? How hard is it to chew?” They sold that device to a fake meat company, ReDefine Meat, which 3D prints steak. It was during this time that Blutinger came up with a framework for thinking about meat: The uncanny valley of meat. “The uncanny valley is, a thought that a Japanese researcher came up with years ago, where the closer we get to mimicking human likeness with robots, the more we tend to be irked by them,” explained Blutinger. He said the same phenomenon happens when we eat fake meat that’s trying to look, taste and feel like the real thing. “People who are meat eaters are used to the texture, the feeling, the flavor, all the sensory aspects of any meat they've had from the hundreds of thousands of times they've tried it. So as soon as they try something that's trying to mimic that, they're extra cautious,” said Blutinger. We hear all the time that one of the best things we can do for the climate as individuals is eat less meat. But 3D printed meat alternatives are not on the market in the U.S. yet. So the “How We Survive” team got our hands on another new food tech that some argue could allow people to have their steak and eat it too: Cell cultivated meat (which is real meat grown from cells instead of living, breathing animals). Does cell cultivated meat pass the uncanny valley?

Oct 24

Cookbook season is back, and we talk to the authors of some of our favorite picks. We're joined by Carolina Gelen, who talks to us about learning how to cook, her favorite Romanian dishes, and how she comes up with her signature recipes like Butter Beans alla Vodka , a fast, one-pot dish inspired by the famous vodka pasta sauce. Carolina is the author of Pass the Plate: 100 Delicious, Highly Sharable, Everyday Recipes. Then, Sonoko Sakai tells us how to “wafu” our food! Wafu means Japanese in style, and Sonoko takes familiar dishes and adds a little Japanese flair. Check out her recipe for her Pasta with Miso Bolognese Sauce. Sonoko is the author of Wafu Cooking: Everyday Recipes with Japanese Style. Then, Jody Eddy talks to us about the incredible food she found and cooked in religious communities around the world. She walks us through some of her favorite recipes, from condiments and Chicken soup in Tibet to a recipe she learned from a Minnesotan monastery, Honey Glazed Turkey Tinga . Jody's book is Elysian Kitchens: Recipes Inspired by the Traditions and Tastes of the World's Sacred Space. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 25, 2024 (originally aired) October 24, 2025 (rebroadcast) Our annual cookbook giveaway is live! To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbook Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Oct 17

This week, we’re diving into Italian cooking, from the Pacific Northwest to the Bronx. First, chef and author Joshua McFadden joins us to talk about Six Seasons of Pasta , his love letter to everyone’s favorite food. Known for his hit cookbook Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables , Joshua brings that same seasonal sensibility to pasta, pairing local produce with traditional Italian technique, and shares his recipe for Nut Ragu . Then, Bronx-born chef Christian Petroni takes us into the heart of Italian American cooking with his debut cookbook, Parm to Table . From chicken cutlets to clams casino, he celebrates the cozy red-sauce dishes that define Sunday dinners across America and leaves us with his Chicken Scarpariello recipe. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 17, 2025 (originally aired) Our annual cookbook giveaway is live! To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbook Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Oct 10

This week, we sit down with two chefs at the top of their craft. First, we talk to legendary baker Richard Hart about the inspiration behind his new book, Richard Hart Bread: Intuitive Sourdough Baking. He fills us in on why he thinks that humble bakers are the best bakers, how he really is just a simple “yeast farmer” and he shares his r ealistic thoughts on how to keep a sourdough starter. Check out his amazing recipe for Rye Wrapped in Fig Leaves . Then, we talk with chef Ashleigh Shanti about her connection to Southern food, from its complex regional histories to the culinary traditions of her beloved Appalachia. She leaves us with her take on a classic green bean recipe, Leather Britches . Ashleigh is the author of Our South: Black Food Through My Lens and owns Asheville’s Good Hot Fish. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 11, 2024 (originally aired) October 10, 2025 (rebroadcast) Our annual cookbook giveaway is live! To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbook Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Oct 3

This week, we’re celebrating new fall cookbooks that belong on your kitchen counter. First, Aleksandra Crapanzano, author of Chocolat: Parisian Desserts and Other Delights , takes us from Marie Antoinette’s early “truffle” to the French art of baking at home. She leaves us with her Chocolate Ganache Tart with Raspberries . Then, Anna Ansari explores the delicious connections across cuisines in Silk Roads: A Flavor Odyssey , tracing flavors from Baku to Beijing and shares her recipe for Shivit Oshi (Khivan green noodles with beef stew) . Finally, creator and Next Level Chef alum Cassie Yeung brings big, weeknight-friendly energy from Bad B*tch in the Kitch , including her 30-minute Beef & Broccoli . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 3, 2025 (originally aired) Our annual cookbook giveaway is live! To enter for free, visit splendidtable.org/cookbook Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Sep 26

This week, we sit down with Evie McGee Colbert to talk about her latest book, co-authored with her husband, Stephen Colbert. She tells us about the dynamics in her family’s kitchen, the joys and challenges of cooking together during the pandemic, Charleston food traditions, and we take a listener question from one special caller! Evie’s latest book with her husband, Stephen Colbert, is Does This Taste Funny?: Recipes our Family Loves. She leaves us with her recipe for Salt and Pepper Wings . Then, we hit the road with musicians Alex Bleeker and Luke Pyenson to talk about their latest book, a collection of essays and interviews with musicians about life and eating on the road. They talk about their most memorable meals while on tour and the deep connection between musicians and food. Alex and Luke are the authors of Taste in Music: Eating on Tour with Indie Musicians. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 27, 2024 (originally aired) September 26, 2025 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Sep 19

This week, we’re diving into fall cooking and the beauty of bitter flavors. First, Genevieve Ko, deputy editor at New York Times Cooking , joins Francis to take your fall cooking questions. From freezing smart to cabbage makeovers, Genevieve shares practical advice for making the most of fresh produce and tackling leftovers. She also shares the NYT Cooking piece 15 Ways to Make a Head of Cabbage Dinner and her Pumpkin Meringue Pie recipe. And check out her Cinnamon-Toast Graham Crackers from the last time she joined us to talk about Better Baking . Then, London-based cookbook author Alexina Anatole shares the inspiration behind her debut book, Bitter . She makes the case for bitterness as an essential flavor, one that brings depth, intrigue, and balance to our cooking. Alexina reminds us how bitterness touches so many of our favorite foods and she leaves us with her recipe for Stout Sticky Toffee Pudding , a perfect example of sweet meeting bitter in harmony. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 19, 2025 (originally aired) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today .

Sep 12

This week, we talk with two incredible chefs about their culinary connections to their homes. First, chef Nini Nguyen talks about growing up in New Orleans and her connection to her tight-knit Vietnamese community. She shares the delicious Vietnamese foods she grew up eating and talks about how that upbringing shapes her cooking today, Nini is the author of Đặc Biệt: An Extra-Special Vietnamese Cookbook , and she leaves with her recipe for Grilled Rice Paper . Then, we head to Ukraine with chef Yevhen Klopotenko to talk about his work rediscovering traditional Ukrainian dishes that were once suppressed under Soviet rule. He tells us about his work, providing recipes online that have reached thousands of schools and getting traditional recipes like Borsch, finally recognized as Ukrainian. Yevhen is the author of The Authentic Ukrainian Kitchen , and he left us with his recipe for Syrnyky , delicious Farmer cheese pancakes. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 13, 2024 (originally aired) September 12, 2025 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Sep 5

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music This week, we’re turning peak-season produce into bold, flavorful dishes. First, we talk with Rick Martínez, author of Salsa Daddy: Dip Your Way into Mexican Cooking , about transforming simple ingredients – think tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chilis – into salsas that sing. Rick explains why salsa is its own food group and leaves us with his family-inspired peach-and-pecan Salsa Tejana recipe. Then, we visit New York chef Sunny Lee of Sunn’s , a restaurant devoted to banchan, Korea’s iconic side dishes. Sunny teaches Francis how to elevate fresh vegetables into inventive, season-forward sides, including her recipe for Tahini Pickled Mushroom banchan . Broadcast dates for this episode: September 5, 2025 (originally aired) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today. When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you.

Aug 29

This week, we're talking about summer cooking and how to stay cool in the heat. Carla Lalli Music joins us to talk about her favorite indoor cooking tips for ribs and takes your cooking questions. Carla is the host of Carla's Cooking Show on Patreon, and her most recent book is Where Cooking Begins . Then, we check in with Khushbu Shah, Food & Wine's restaurant editor, about the refreshers you need this summer, cold dessert drinks from all over Asia. From basil seeds and colorful tapioca to adding a savory element to your shaved ice, there's something here for everyone. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 25, 2021 (originally aired) June 24, 2022 (rebroadcast) June 23, 2023 (rebroadcast) August 29, 2025 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Aug 22

This week, we’re taking the stress out of back-to-school cooking with food that’s fast, fun, and full of flavor. First, we talk with Peter J. Kim, author of Instant Ramen Kitchen , about transforming those humble packets you associate with college kids into surprisingly elegant meals. Peter shares why instant ramen deserves a spot in your pantry and leaves us with his recipe for Aglio e Olio . Then, we catch up with chef David Nayfeld and his approach to quick, comforting meals. Known for his acclaimed restaurant Che Fico in San Francisco, David opens up about learning to cook for (and with) his daughter as a single dad. His new book, Dad, What’s for Dinner? , features kid-friendly recipes like the one he shared with us: Zucchini Parmigiana . Broadcast dates for this episode: August 22, 2025 (originally aired) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show .

Aug 15

This week, we talk about cuisines from opposite ends of the world. We start by diving into the first, traditionally-published cookbook about Salvadorian cuisine with Karla T. Vasquez. She collected traditional recipes and techniques while documenting stories from the hands that made the dishes. Karla is the author of The SalviSoul Cookbook: Salvadoran Recipes and the Women Who Preserve Them. She left us with her recipe for a delicious Salvadoran Quesadilla . Then, we explore Southern Thai regional cuisine with author Austin Bush. Austin researched the diverse and unique cuisine of Southern Thailand through travel and cooking alongside local cooks He’s the author of The Food of Southern Thailand and he leaves us with a recipe for Simple Thai-Style Rice Salad - Khaao Yam . Broadcast dates for this episode: August 30, 2024 (originally aired) August 15, 2025 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Aug 8

This week, we turn up the ovens and test our baking skills with two incredible bakers. First, we talk to LA-based cookbook author and star baker, Nicole Rucker, on why summer is peak pie season, the fruit and flavor combinations that elevate her pies (imagine toasted fig leaves!) and making the best out of her leftover cookies for pie crusts. Nicole's latest book is Fat and Flour: The Art of the Simple Bake, and she left us with her Strawberry White Chocolate Cream Pie recipe. Then, Iowa's champion baker Eileen Gannon, talks to us about her surprising baking techniques for cakes, from making moister cakes, fillings vs frostings, and her buttercream preferences. Eileen is the winner of over 600 state and national baking awards and the founder of Sunday Night Foods Sauces . Broadcast dates for this episode: August 8, 2025 (originally aired) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show .

Aug 1

This week, we’ve got delicious cooking ideas to brighten your summer. First, author Jess Damuck talks to us about her vegetable-forward food inspired by the 1970s health-food culture. She talks about revamping 1970’s health-food classics and re-working recipes with a modern eye to make them taste great. She leaves us with her recipe for Lentil Loaf . Jess Damuck’s latest book is Health Nut: A Feel-Good Cookbook. Then, we head to North Carolina to catch up with Chef Ashley Christensen. She takes on listener questions with Francis and shares some mind-blowing thinking around working with seasonal produce, including an idea a delicious, simple corn cob stock. Ashley is the chef at Poole’s Diner and Death & Taxes in Raleigh, NC, and author of the cookbooks Poole’s and It’s Always Freezer Season . She left us with a delicious recipe for Charred Summer Squash . Broadcast dates for this episode: August 16, 2024 (originally aired) August 1, 2025 (rebroadcast) When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you! Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Jul 30

This week we’re sharing an episode from our friends at This Old House Radio : Episode 19: Make Your Home Allergy Free + Fix Squeaky Wood Floors This week on This Old House Radio Hour , we’re talking about something you can’t see but definitely feel: the air inside your home. Kenneth Mendez, president of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, shares the smartest, science-backed ways to improve indoor air quality—from high-heat laundry to HEPA vacuums—and explains why your bedroom might be the most important place to start. Then, The Splendid Table ’s Francis Lam takes us back to the New Jersey home of his childhood. With vivid stories of birthday parties, incense-filled kitchens, and Hardy Boys books read in a mirror-covered living room, Francis reflects on how homes carry our deepest identities and contradictions. We also help callers tackle squeaky floors, stubborn drafts, mismatched temperatures, and that infamous 1970s gold bathtub. Plus, a fresh edition of House Rules and a real estate segment from Cheap Old Houses featuring a tiny Gothic summer cottage and a quirky Kansas gem for under $55,000. All this, plus a “Simple Fix” from Tom Silva that will stop your window drafts cold. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to reduce indoor allergens room-by-room (0:55) Where to place air purifiers for maximum impact (3:56) Tips for dealing with uneven heating in split-level homes (17:13) How to fix squeaky wood floors with a DIY plug-and-glue method (22:49) When that faint stain on your drywall means trouble—and when it doesn’t (27:53)

Jul 25

This week, we've got a show full of great ideas and terrific recipes for guesting…and hosting! First, Casey Elsass sits down with us to talk about how to guest like a pro, from tips on arriving prepared to great recipe ideas for sides, salads, appetizers, and desserts like his Mosaic Jell-O . Casey is the author of What Can I Bring: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life . Then, renowned fashion designer and cookbook writer Peter Som guides us in hosting your parties in style. He lets us in on his inspiration for his creative dishes, from tea eggs to lemon chicken, and leaves us his recipe for Potsticker Frittata . Peter is the author of Family Style: Elegant Every Day Recipes Inspired by Home and Heritage . Broadcast dates for this episode: July 25, 2025 (originally aired) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Jul 18

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we talk about life and food in Southern France. First, we sit down with Steve Hoffman to talk about his latest memoir, A Season for That, about his journey from Minnesota to the South of France with his entire family to live a romanticized French life. It turned out to be a complete culinary and culture shock that ended up inspiring his appreciation for the local food culture and its winemaking traditions. Steve Hoffman's latest book is A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France . Then, we talk with author Rebekah Peppler about her connection to the South of France and its Provencal cuisine, which is the inspiration for her cookbook, Le Sud: Recipes from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur . She walks us through Provencal dishes from tapenades to bouillabaisse, and she leaves us with her recipe for Mussels in Aioli . Broadcast dates for this episode: July 19, 2024 (originally aired) July 18, 2025 (rebroadcast)

Jul 11

This week, it's all about keeping cool and carrying on in the kitchen. First up , chef, farmer, and cookbook author Abra Berens joins Francis to take your calls about how to best use our summer produce. She’s full of ideas for all that zucchini, btw! Abra is the author of three wonderful cookbooks, Ruffage, Grist, and Pulp , and you can find the recipe for the Summer Squash Escabeche she talked about here. Then, we head into NYC to visit chef Jiho Kim at his restaurant, Joomak where he teaches us how to make a refreshing summertime dish: a Summer Salad with Cured Fish and White Kimchi. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 11, 2025 (originally aired) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Jul 4

This week, we're all about two summer traditions. First, we meet photojournalist and documentarian Kate Medley to talk about her decade-long project documenting gas stations all across the South. She has stories about the amazing cast of characters, their diverse selection of foods, and their impact on their communities across the South. Kate Medley is the author of Thank You Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed & Fuel the American South. Then, we talk to the chefs behind Kismet, an award-winning vegetable-forward restaurant in Los Angeles. Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson bring us fresh ideas for your summer cookout, including their modern must-haves for your grill, like their Springtime Chicken Skewers . Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson's latest book is Kismet: Bright, Fresh, Vegetable-Loving Recipes. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 5, 2024 (originally aired) July 4, 2025 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Jun 27

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we make our 30th anniversary tour stop in Tampa in partnership with WUSF, where we learn about what makes the food of South Florida so unique. First up, Dalia Colón, host of The Zest podcast and author of The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook , gives us an overview of the rich Tampa food scene. From its diverse cuisines to its old-school Southern charm. Then, we talk about Tampa’s cultural and culinary history and legacy with Andrea Gonzmart Williams, fifth-generation owner of Columbia Restaurant , a landmark in the Cuban American community, and Megan Sorby, co-founder and CEO of Pine Island Redfish , a startup land-based fish farm with an environmental restoration focus. And finally, we meet up with community leader Anthony Gilbert, better known as “Call Anthony,” for his video reviews of Tampa Bay’s under-the-radar- eateries. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 27, 2025 (originally aired) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Jun 20

This week, we look at modern food and culture from two popular cuisines. First, we sit down with acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah to talk about her debut cookbook, which is all about Indian home-cooked dishes. She shares ingenious hacks and delicious Indian-inspired recipes that can come together in a pinch using everyday pantry items, and teaches Francis how to make her Chili Cheese Toast . Khushbu Shah is the author of Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora. Then, we are off to Korea with Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard. We talk about why Korean cuisine has taken the world by storm, their travels to Korea to document modern Korean cooking, and how regional Korean dishes are showing up in many parts of Korea. Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard’s latest book is Koreaworld: A Cookbook . They left us with their recipe for Sauteed Rice Cakes with Gochujang & Cream. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 21, 2024 (originally aired) June 20, 2025 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Jun 13

This week, we talk to two longtime restaurant critics from different parts of the country about what makes their work so interesting and what they're excited to eat. First, Bill Addison, restaurant critic for The Los Angeles Times, talks about his approach to critical writing, his favorite restaurant experiences, and the evolution of California cuisine. He just wrapped up one of the most ambitious projects of his career, the list of the One Hundred and One Best Restaurants in California for The Los Angeles Times. Then, we turn to the Midwest to join Wini Moranville, a restaurant critic based in Des Moines, Iowa. She tells us about her first job as a restaurant server and how that influenced her current work reviewing restaurants, and how restaurant criticism in smaller cities often have very different considerations. Wini is the author of the memoir "Love is My Favorite Flavor: A Midwestern Dining Critic Tells All," and you can check out her Substack, Dining Well in DSM. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 13, 2025 (originally aired) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Jun 6

Have you ever wondered how June looks and tastes in different parts of the country? This week, we visit three different corners of the country to hear about their Junes. Gullah Geechee Chef-Farmer, Matthew Raiford in Coastal Georgia describes this time of year as “where the wild things are”. He tells us how his decision to come back to the south to become a farmer came to be and paints a picture of his favorite low country boil. Matthew's latest book is Bress ‘N’ Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer. Then, we take a trip to Alaska to hear from Native Alaskan fisherwoman, Melanie Brown as she takes us into a radiantly green scene with sloughs and creeks and paints a vivid picture of millions of sockeye Salmon rolling into Bristol Bay. And then, we sit in with Ronni Lundy, author of the award-winning Victuals: An Appalachian Journey, with Recipes to talk about June in the mountains and summer preserves. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 11, 2021 (originally aired) June 10, 2022 (rebroadcast) June 6, 2025 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

May 31

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora We're celebrating our 30th Anniversary on the road, and this week, we make our fourth stop in Iowa City in partnership with IPR. We talk to bakers, chefs, restaurateurs, and farmers about the food of the heartland. First up, Shae and Anna Pesek of Over the Moon Farm and T.D. Holub of The Garden Oasis Farm talk about their personal experiences with farm life, from agricultural challenges to sustainability and the community and passion that contribute to the success and drive of a farm. Then, we talk to Jamie Powers, owner and executive chef of Deluxe Bakery, and Carrie and Andy Schumacher, owners of the restaurant Cobble Hill, about opening their restaurants in Iowa and how building community is the most important part of their businesses. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 30, 2025 (originally aired) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

May 23

When it comes to seafood, frozen is the new fresh. We talk to seafood industry expert, Jennifer Bushman about how technology has improved the quality of frozen fish and how to make the most of canned seafood from your local grocery store. Her latest project is Sea Pantry, how to keep your pantry stocked up with ingredients from the sea. Then, Senior Editor of New York Times Cooking, Genevieve Ko brings us her best at-home seafood cooking tips and recipes. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 9, 2021 (originally aired) April 8, 2022 (rebroadcast) May 31, 2024 (rebroadcast) May 23, 2025 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

May 16

This week, we spend the hour with Deborah Madison, one of the trailblazers in popularizing vegetarian cooking in America — even though she’s not a full-time vegetarian herself. We chat with her about how she came to be the founding chef of Greens, likely America's first high-end vegetarian restaurant, at a time when fine dining meant meat at the center of the plate, and her study of Buddhism and the food path it opened up for her. Then she helps us answer your cooking questions. Deborah is the author of the classic Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, The Greens Cookbook, The Savory Way, and her latest, memoir — An Onion in My Pocket: My Life with Vegetables. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 5, 2021 (originally aired) March 11, 2022 (rebroadcast) May 16, 2025 (rebroadcast)

May 10

We're on the road celebrating our 30th Anniversary and this week, we bring you an eventful night in Seattle in partnership with KUOW. First up, Valerie Segrest , cofounder of Tahoma Peak Solutions, and Jeremy Thunderbird , owner of Native Soul Cuisine, about the diversity of indigenous food, carrying on traditional recipes, and food sovereignty. Then, Tan Vinh, host of KUOW's Seattle Eats podcast , and Melissa Miranda , chef-owner of Musang and Kilig, talk about the rich Asian community food scene and then, Yasuaki Saito , owner of Saint Bread bakery, a semifinalist for the James Beard award for the best bakery in the country, and Janet Becerra , chef and founder of Pancita, and a semifinalist this year for Best Chef: Northwest, talk about how their local eateries reflect and serve their communities. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 9, 2025 (originally aired) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

May 2

This week, we’ve got suggestions to start your summer reading list. First, we sit down with bestselling author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil to talk about her upbringing and the nature of her poetry. She writes about her parent’s gardens and their food, and how she carries her childhood experiences with her today. Her latest book is Bite By Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees. Then, we learn about the life and legacy of the iconic book editor Judith Jones through her biographer Sara B. Franklin. Sara documented Judith’s amazing journey from her first job at a publishing house to transforming the cookbook industry at large. Plus, we hear from Judith herself from an interview we did several years ago with our former host, Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Sara B. Franklin’s book is The Editor: How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 24, 2024 (originally aired) May 2, 2025 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Apr 25

This week, we’re bringing you two guests that will get you excited about cooking and baking. First, New York Times food desk reporter Priya Krishna tells us about her food writing career, building connections through her stories and travels and her most recent book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. In her book, she draws recipes from different cuisines worldwide and tells us what working with kids as recipe testers was like. She leaves us with a recipe for Life Changing Udon . Then, Baker Yossy Arefi talks us through what it takes to make delicious and simple baking recipes. She talks about making desserts without occasion and finding freedom in combining flavors in her recipes, like her delicious Pink Cookie Bars with cardamom and almond cream cheese frosting. Plus, she sticks around to answer your baking questions. Yossy Arefi’s latest book is Snacking Bakes , Simple Recipes for Cookies, Bars, Brownies, Cakes, and More. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 3, 2024 (originally aired) April 25, 2025 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Apr 18

This week, we’re shining a light on the absolutely magical, life-changing, the world-changing thing that you already have in your kitchen. The refrigerator. Maybe nothing in your home has changed the world more. Historian Jonathan Rees author of Refrigeration Nation: A History of Ice, Appliances, and Enterprise in America talks about its origins and influence on cultures worldwide. Then, Editor in Chief of Cooks Illustrated, Dan Souza, teaches us how to get the most out of the fridge we already have - from what to keep in your fridge door to why you might reconsider where you are storing your milk, and then Philadelphia Chef Shola Olunloyo of Studio Kitchen tells us how to think of the fridge as a tool to becoming a better cook. Think crispier chicken and root vegetables so delicious you will have no problem moving them to the center of your plate. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 18 2022 (originally aired) March 24, 2023 (rebroadcast) April 18, 2025 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift

Apr 11

We're back on the road to celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This week, we’re headed to Los Angeles, in partnership with LAist , to talk about the world-influencing food scene in LA and the community that brings it together. First, we dig into how LA dining influenced the country and the world with KCRW's very own Evan Kleiman, Host of Good Food , and Gab Chabrán, Associate Editor of Food and Culture at LAist . Then we talk community and the restaurants that foster those connections with chef-owners Uyên Lê , who makes delicious Vietnamese comfort food at her take-out, Bé Ù, Keith Corbin , executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams, and bestselling author of his memoir, California Soul and Elvia and Alex Garcia , the James Beard nominated chef-owners of Evil Cooks, one of L.A.’s most lauded taqueria pop-ups now transformed into a full restaurant. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 11, 2025 (originally aired) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Apr 4

This week, it’s the food journeys of two chefs. First, TV Star and author Carla Hall joins us to talk about her latest show, Chasing Flavor . She brings us stories about her filming and travels and the connection between people and their food. She sticks around to answer some of your cooking questions. Carla Hall hosts the MAX series, Chasing Flavor , and is the author of Carla's Soul Food: Every Day and Celebration . Then, we sat down with Atlanta chef Todd Richards to talk about the interesting and varied influences on soul food. He talks about the foods from West Africa, how they traveled across the Caribbean, and how the dishes have evolved. He left us with his recipe for Haitian Oxtail in Beef Broth with Pikliz. Todd's new book is Roots, Heart and Soul: The Story, Celebration and Recipes of Afro Cuisine in America. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 19, 2024 (originally aired) April 4, 2025 (rebroadcast) When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you! Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show .

Mar 28

We are looking at food stories from different cultures this week. First, documentarian and journalist Von Diaz joins us to talk about her latest book, Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking . She writes about island cuisine from all over the world and talks about her academic field research, the connections she feels when she is on an island, and the unique dishes she cooked and tasted for her book research. She found commonality among the islands in their cooking techniques, from grilling to smoking and marinating, and shares a delicious, iconic island recipe for CHamoru Barbecue Chicken with Juanita’s Fina’denne’ . Then, best-selling author and Jewish food authority Joan Nathan joins us to talk about her latest book, a memoir My Life in Recipes, Food, Family and Memories. Joan chronicles her start in food, the people she met along the way, her passion for elevating the home cook and her devotion to the regular ritual of sitting down together for a meal. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 5, 2024 (originally aired) March 28, 2025 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Mar 21

This week, we’re all about the diverse and delicious foods of Ghana and Nigeria. First, Food Network Star Eric Adjepong joins us from his childhood home to talk about the connection to food when eating with his hands, the community that happens around the Ghanain table, and his take on traditional dishes like his recipe for Roasted Banana Grits with Seasoned Shrimp. Eric is the chef and owner of Elmina in Washington DC and the author of Ghana to the World: Recipes and Stories That Look Forward While Honoring the Past. Then, geologist turned food blogger Ozoz Sokoh takes us into the world of Nigerian cuisine. From iconic Nigerian breakfasts like sweet fermented rice cakes known as Māsā̀, to corned beef sauce paired with West African Yams. We couldn’t leave without getting a recipe for her Classic Nigerian Jollof Rice . Ozoz is the author of Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria and the blogger behind Kitchen Butterfly. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 21, 2025 (originally aired) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Mar 14

This week, we spend the hour with cooking columnist and internet sensation, Sohla El-Waylly. We talk about her connection to food and how she got her start as a pastry chef, writer, and recipe developer. She talks about her work in restaurants and her passion for teaching people how to cook. And she answers your cooking questions, from the best way to cook rabbit to her favorite ice cream flavor. Her latest book is Start Here , filled with recipes that teach techniques, as shown in her Bisteeya Inspired Phyllo Chicken Pie recipe. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 22, 2024 (originally aired) March 14, 2025 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Mar 7

This week, we dedicate the entire episode to answering your bread baking questions with two brilliant bakers and teachers, King Arthur’s very own Jessica Battilana, Staff Editor, and Martin Philip, King Arthur’s Baking Ambassador. While King Arthur has taught millions of people to bake through their school, website, and classic cookbooks. They only now have published a book devoted entirely to bread, The King Arthur Baking Company’s Big Book of Bread . Francis, Jessica, and Martin take listener questions on everything from the “why” behind the flavor of English Muffins, best proofing practices, what to do with extra laminated dough (if you can imagine having that problem!), and why they consider "toast" a food group all its own. Don't miss their recipe for Masa Honey Toasting Bread . Broadcast dates for this episode: March 7, 2025 (originally aired) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Feb 28

This week, we're all about the world of restaurants and flavor. First, we talked with Andrew Friedman about his career, writing about American food culture, chefs, and the restaurant scene. He talks to us about his latest project, spending time behind the swinging doors of a restaurant and how all the kitchen roles—from the butcher to the delivery drivers to the dishwasher make the dish you sit down to enjoy. His latest book is The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food . Then we sit down with Flavor Scientist Arielle Johnson, who talks about the science behind flavor, from flavor perceptions to aroma and the laws of flavor. Arielle's latest book is Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor , and she leaves us with her recipes for Smoke Oil & Smoke Oil Infused Fish. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 8, 2024 (originally aired) February 28, 2025 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Feb 22

We're taking the show on the road this year to celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This week, we bring you to our first stop, Indianapolis, in partnership with WFYI. We dig into the local food scene with restaurateur Martha Hoover, founder of Cafe Patachou and the Patachou Foundation. We talk to her about her start as a prosecutor turned restaurateur and how the restaurant scene has changed over her 35-plus years running a restaurant in Indianapolis. Then, we welcome Samir Mohammad of 9th Street Bistro, Zoë Taylor of Borage, and food writer and Eater correspondent Brian Garrido to the stage to talk about the present: Indianapolis's new and booming food scene. Then, we close the show with a heartwarming story of Isaac Roman and Thomas Hayes re-opening Indy's beloved Rene's Bakery. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 21, 2025 (originally aired) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Feb 14

This week, we talk to two award-winning authors about their latest work. First, The New York Times cooking columnist Melissa Clark talks to us about her deep dive into the world of salt. From exploring salt harvesting in France to the history and revival of artisanal salts, she walks us through different types of salt and their uses in cooking. She sticks around to answer your cooking questions. Melissa Clark's latest book is Dinner in One , and for a taste of her style, check out her recipe for Roasted Cauliflower & Potatoes with Harissa, Yogurt & Toasted Almonds. Then, award-winning author Crystal Wilkinson talks to us about her new memoir, honoring her maternal ancestors, her kitchen ghosts. She talks about feeling them deeply while cooking and realizing their presence in her life. Crystal's memoir is Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks, and she leaves us with her recipe for Indian Creek Skillet Cornbread. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 9, 2024 (originally aired) February 14, 2025 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today .

Feb 7

This week, food columnist for The New York Times Magazine, Lisa Donovan, joins us to talk about what she's been cooking up recently and help answer our listeners' kitchen conundrums, from making the best tomato paste despite out-of-season tomatoes to using unsweetened chocolate in baking recipes. Lisa is the author of the memoir Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger , and she leaves us with a recipe for a lovely Tarte Tatin to add to our repertoire. Then, we head over to Philadelphia, where we meet the founder and owner of Down North Pizza, Muhammad Abdul-Hadi. Muhammad tells us about his mission-driven restaurant dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated people rebuild their lives. Muhammad's new cookbook is We The Pizza: Slangin’ Pies, and Savin’ Lives and he leaves us with his signature pizza sauce recipe, Norf Sauce. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 7, 2025 (originally aired) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Jan 31

This week it’s a look at the different Lunar New Year celebrations in China, Vietnam, and Korea. First, Sarah and Kaitlin Leung talk about their Chinese New Year traditions and the symbolism behind the dishes they serve at their new year table. Sarah and Kaitlin, along with their parents, Judy and Bill, are the family behind The Woks of Life blog and cookbook, and they shared their family recipe for Poached “White Cut” Chicken . Then, Andrea Nguyen, author of Vietnamese Food Any Day , talks about celebrating Tet, the Vietnamese new year tradition that focuses on simple foods like rice, meat, beans, and vegetables. Her forthcoming book is, Ever Green Vietnamese , and she left us with her Braised Pork Ribs in Caramel Sauce (SUON KHO) recipe. Then Chef Hooni Kim, author of My Korea; Traditional Flavors, Modern Recipes remembers Lunar New Year celebrations spent with his family and leaves us a recipe for a classic accompaniment, Simple Zucchini Jeon , a delicious pan-fried fritter with your choice of meats or vegetables. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 20, 2023 (originally aired) January 19, 2024 (rebroadcast) January 31, 2025 (rebroadcast) When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you!

Jan 24

This week, we’re all about the Mediterranean dish. First, we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Suzy Karadsheh. Suzy talks about “eating the Mediterranean way,” growing up in a region with a plant-forward cuisine, Levantine cooking, using dried fruits in savory recipes, and making simplified Mediterranean recipes at home like her Flaky Veggie Phyllo “Pizza.” Suzy is the founder of The Mediterranean Dish.com and the author of The Mediterranean Dish: Simply Dinners. Then, we step into the world of olive oil with olive oil sommelier Claudia Hanna. Claudia tells us how olive oil has become central to Mediterranean culture, and how it’s made, and walks us through a tasting of different olive oils and their uses. She hosts the podcast If This Food Could Talk . Broadcast dates for this episode: January 24, 2025 (originally aired) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Jan 10

This week, we’re spending the hour with the charming and beloved Irish cooking teacher and writer Darina Allen. It’s a spirited conversation about growing up in a country kitchen, her love of eating, and the single moment she decided to pursue her career in cooking. She tells us about her organic farm at the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland, shares her unusual and brilliant teaching style, and explains why learning to cook and connect to nature is one of the greatest life skills anyone can achieve. She leaves us with a recipe for an Irish classic, Spotted Dog Railway Cake . Darina is the author of many best-selling books, including The Forgotten Skills of Cooking: 700 Recipes Showing You Why the Time-Honored Ways Are the Best . Broadcast dates for this episode: January 10, 2025 (originally aired) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Jan 3

This week, we explore some of the iconic dishes of the Midwest. First, we talked to chef Paul Fehribach about Midwestern cuisine and the history of its unique dishes as they evolved from generations of immigrants. From the evolution of Midwestern-style barbecue to Cincinnati chili , considered by Paul to be one of the oldest examples of fusion cooking. Paul Fehribach is the author of Midwestern Food, A Chef’s Guide to the Surprising History of a Great American Cuisine. Then, we take a field trip to New York City and visit Burger Scholar George Motz at his new restaurant, Hamburger America, to see what makes an epic hamburger. He walks us through some of the most iconic burgers he’s tasted, their histories, and their different cooking techniques. George Motz is a filmmaker and author. His latest book is The Great American Burger Book. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 12, 2024 (originally aired) January 3, 2025 (rebroadcast)

Dec 27, 2024

This week, we have just what you need to prepare for this holiday season. First, award-winning author and food scientist Nik Sharma shares his favorite holiday traditions and food pairings that will make your vegetables shine at the table. He is the author of Veg-Table, Recipes, Techniques and Plant Science for Big-Flavored, Vegetable-Focused Meals , and he left us with his recipe for Stuffed Cabbage Rolls . Then, the internet’s most beloved cooking star, Claire Saffitz, brings us her top holiday dessert ideas. She covers everything from citrus desserts, like her Souffleed Lemon Bread Pudding, to her holiday cookies, like the Chewy Molasses Spice Cookie, and what to make for New Year's. Her latest book is What’s for Dessert, Simple Recipes for Dessert People. Then, award-winning author Toni Tipton–Martin, talks about historical cocktail recipes and their modern interpretations. Her latest book is Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice: Cocktails From Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks. And she left us with her recipe for Pomegranate Demerara Rum Punch . Broadcast dates for this episode: December 22, 2023 (originally aired) December 27, 2024 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Dec 20, 2024

This week, we’re all about community and coming together for the holidays. First, we talk to Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of The League of Kitchens , a unique cooking school where women from all over the world, welcome you into their homes and teach you how to make one of their family recipes. She talks about the delicious recipes she has collected in her new book, The League of Kitchens Cookbook: Brilliant Tips, Secret Methods & Favorite Family Recipes from Around the World. She leaves us with an Afghan recipe for Cake Jawari , a delicious yellow cake with rosewater and cardamom. Then, The New Yorker’s food writer Helen Rosner stops by the studio with treats and ideas for your last-minute gifts. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 20, 2024 (originally aired) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show .

Dec 13, 2024

This week, we’re all about discovering the secret of cooking—and exploring an iconic French Dish. First, Award-winning food historian Bee Wilson talks to us about her latest book, The Secret of Cooking: Recipes for an Easier Life in the Kitchen . She talks about how to find the joy in cooking with real-world advice, from embracing your favorite kitchen tool to considering cooking as a remedy. She left us with her recipe for Magic Pasta with Mushrooms, Garlic Cream, and Wine . Then, food writer Sylvie Bigar takes us through an amazing culinary journey, exploring the history and culture of cassoulet and why she became so obsessed with the iconic French dish. Her book is Cassoulet Confessions: Food, France, Family and the Stew That Saved My Soul , and she left us with her recipe for Gateway Cassoulet . Broadcast dates for this episode: December 8, 2023 (originally aired) December 13, 2024 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Nov 29, 2024

It’s our favorite time of year – Fall Cookbook season! We’re joined by baker Samantha Seneviratne, author of Bake Smart , who tells us about her favorite baking techniques, including a butter trick that creates the creamy texture in her Gooey Cranberry Crumb Cake . Then, chef and content creator Jon Kung talks about his debut cookbook, Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen . He tells us about his cultural identity as a “third-culture kid,” how he experienced multiple cultures at once while growing up, and how he applies that experience to his fusion cooking. He shares a recipe for reimagined Hong Kong Style Chicken and Waffles . Then, Rose Previte, author of the new book Maydan: Recipes from Lebanon and Beyond, talks about travels and her cultural background that influenced her award-winning restaurant and her interest in dishes cooked over fire like Omani Grilled Shrimp Kebabs . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 3, 2023 (originally aired) November 29, 2024 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Nov 28, 2024

Join us for Turkey Confidential , our must-listen-to annual Thanksgiving Day broadcast! This year’s guests are Andrea Nguyen author of Ever Green Vietnamese, Super Fresh Recipes Starring Plants from Land and Sea , Dallas-based chef Tiffany Derry of Roots Southern Table and The Great American Recipe on PBS, Washington Post Food Editor and author of Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking , Joe Yonan and pastry chef Paola Velez author of Bodega Bakes, Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store . And, of course, our charming Francis! Broadcast dates for this episode: November 28, 2024

Nov 15, 2024

This week, we are all about getting you ready for your Thanksgiving feast! First, cookbook author Amy Thielen sets us up with tips on keeping the holiday stress-free and enjoyable. She shares her remarkable thinking around “turkey secrets,” talks us through some of her favorite techniques for stuffing and starters, and leaves us with her amazing alternative to mashed potatoes, Fun House Baked Potatoes . Her latest book is Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others. Then, Chef Eric Ripert talks us through simple seafood dishes to stand -in or accompany your turkey, like his Salmon Rillettes , a signature dish from Le Bernardin . His latest book is Seafood Simple . Then Chef Pierre Thiam brings West African flavors to the table with reimagined sidedish options like his Coconut Collard Greens with Butternut Squash . His latest book is Simply West African, Easy Joyful Recipes for Every Kitchen. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 17, 2023 (originally aired) November 15, 2024 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Nov 1, 2024

When it comes to cooking, do you follow a recipe to a T, or do you do a little improv? This week, we learn a lot about cooking by feel with the star of the Peabody and Emmy-award-winning show A Chef’s Life, Vivian Howard. She talks to Francis about how she “deprogrammed’ herself from precision cooking and started thinking outside of a written recipe. Plus, she sticks around to help answer your cooking questions. Vivian’s latest book is This Will Make It Taste Good . Then , we take advice from the scientist-turned-cook Nik Sharma, author of The Flavor Equation , on how to be intuitive with our food. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 22, 2021 (originally aired) January 28, 2022 (rebroadcast) November 1, 2024 (rebroadcast) When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you! Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Oct 18, 2024

This week, we dedicate the hour to the fabulous Dorie Greenspan. We talk about her start in food, from burning her kitchen down when she was a pre-teen to her love for project baking early in her career and becoming the iconic writer and cookbook author we know today. She shares stories about meeting Julia Child, working alongside high-level pastry chefs, including France’s Pierre Hermé, and her highly- creative process for writing recipes. Dorie is the author of 14 Cookbooks, including the best-selling Baking with Dorie , Everyday Dorie , Dorie’s Cookies , and Around My French Table . Check out our collection of Dorie interviews and recipes here . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 20, 2023 (originally aired) October 18, 2024 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Oct 4, 2024

This week, we dive into the new spice trade, its history, and two specific companies' commitment to their farmers and direct trade. First, we talk to Sana Javeri Kadri, founder of Diaspora Co. She talks about her research on what the spice trade should look like today and what inspired her to base her business on the stories of spice farmers worldwide. Check out this recipe for Almond Turmeric Potatoes to put your turmeric to work. Then, we talked to Ethan Frisch, Co-Founder of the direct trade spice company Burlap & Barrel. He walks us through a spice tasting of peppercorns, cinnamon, and cumin for a lesson in evaluating aroma and flavor and a gentle reminder of the qualities we should be thinking about when we buy spices. After hearing the conversation about cinnamon, you'll want to give it a go with this recipe for Cinnamon-Toast Graham Crackers . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 6, 2023 (originally aired) October 4, 2024 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Sep 25, 2024

This week we’re sharing an episode of Food Network Obsessed, the official podcast of Food Network. On each episode, host Jaymee Sire welcomes your favorite chefs, food influencers and Food Network personalities to talk about how they started their food careers, who inspires them and what it’s like to cook on Food Network. On this episode, Jaymee is joined by Food Network Star winner and Outrageous Pumpkins personality, Damaris Phillips. She talks about her Kentucky upbringing in a family of home-chefs, the labor-of-love attitude at the heart of Southern hospitality, and introduces us to the iconic food and fanfare of the Kentucky Derby: the masks, the bourbon, everything! Plus, get inside details about how she developed her close friendship with her Food Network Star mentor, Bobby Flay and hear about the new challenges that will spice up this season of Outrageous Pumpkins.

Sep 20, 2024

We sit down with Dorie Greenspan to talk about her newest book, Baking with Dorie . She tells us about her "sweetheart" recipe collection, how she stays inspired after publishing 14 books, and how she dared makeover her famous World Peace Cookies. She left us with a delicious Caramel Apple Crisp recipe, perfect for the season and sticks around to answer your cooking questions. Later, our dear friend Abra Berens joins us to talk about her new book Grist: A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds and Legumes . Soak or not to soak? Water or stock? And the last word on how to cook rice! Broadcast dates for this episode: October 22, 2021 (originally aired) October 28, 2022 (rebroadcast) September 20, 2024 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Sep 6, 2024

This week, we dive into the world of apples and agave. First, we talk with apple historian Diane Flynt, author of Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South, about what makes apples so magical and the connection apples have to people. She also teaches us the history of apples in the South and tips on what makes a good cider. Then, we turn to the world of Agave spirits with authors Gary Paul Nabhan and David Suro Piñera, where we get an understanding of agave as not just an entity but a “whole rainbow of flavors and fragrance” as well as the fascinating craftsmanship behind mezcal and tequilas. Their latest book is Agave Spirits: The Past, Present, and Future of Mezcals. September 8, 2023 (originally aired) September 6, 2024 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Aug 23, 2024

This week, we take a deep dive into pizza with the co-author of the voluminous Modernist Pizza , Nathan Myhrvold. We get into the history, culture, and techniques behind great pizza. We hear stories from his worldwide travels and deep dives into pizza cultures and traditions. Plus, we hear about the culinary lab research devoted to making the best pizza ever, and he sticks around to answer your pizza-making questions. He is the founder of the Modernist Cuisine Lab. Then, we tune into our Family Kitchen series and hear from Journalist Liana Aghajanian about her childhood visits to Chuck E. Cheese and how she felt it was a magical food portal to America. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 24, 2021 (originally aired) September 30, 2022 (rebroadcast) August 23, 2024 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Aug 9, 2024

This week, we have stories centered around food, love, and legacy. First, we talk with author Michaele Weissman about meeting her husband's family for the first time, tasting his mother's bread, and later learning its significance and how it represented her husband's life. Her latest book is The Rye Bread Marriage: How I Found Happiness with a Partner I'll Never Understand . Then, we sit with Barkha Cardoz to remember her husband, the late Chef Floyd Cardoz. We talk about their meeting in culinary school in India to admiring how he would add flavor to everything he cooked. In his honor, she is releasing the masala spice blends they created together to continue his legacy. Then, we feature a segment from our sister podcast, The One Recipe, where Chef Pierre Thiam, author of the latest book, Simply West African, talks to host Jesse Sparks about the first time he introduced the love of his life to his aunt and the one recipe that ultimately passed the test, Sauce Feuille . Broadcast dates for this episode: August 18, 2023 (originally aired) August 9, 2024 (rebroadcast) When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you! Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Aug 2, 2024

This week, we take a close look into what makes a national cuisine. Anya von Bremzen talks about her most recent book, National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home . We get into the history, culture, and theories behind the popularization of dishes, from researching the “correct” way to make pot-au-feu in France to looking at the “pizza effect” and the role of borsch in her family’s history. She shares her mom’s recipe for Super-Quick Vegetarian Borsch . Then we get into what may be the Argentinian National drink – mate with Mate & Co.’s sommelier, Tomás Martín Sanchez. He explains the production process, its unique flavor, and the community it brings together with its communal drinking ritual. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 4, 2023 (originally aired) August 2, 2024 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Jul 26, 2024

This week we have everything you need for summer. First up, it’s Stacey Mei Yan Fong with her new book, 50 Pies, 50 States. Stacey decided to commemorate all 50 states in the most American way she could imagine-through their pies! Everything from fruity to savory to salty pies, and she left us with her take on the Minnesota state pie, a Corn Dog-Hotdish Pie with Savory Funnel-Cake Topping . Then we talk to comedian and writer Jamie Loftus about her cross-country hot dog adventure. She takes a deep dive into its culture and history and ranks her top three hotdogs nationwide. Her latest book is Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hotdogs. Then, we head to an asada, a Mexican-American cookout, with Bricia Lopez. She talks about the must-haves for your bbq party this summer, from salsa spreads to beer cocktails and her favorite cuts of meat to grill. She leaves us her recipe for Citrus and Oregano Pollo Asado . Her latest book is Asada: The Art of Mexican- Style Grilling. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 21, 2023 (originally aired) July 26, 2024 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Jul 12, 2024

This week, we're talking about the unique cuisine of Greece. Diane Kochilas, author and star of the public television show, My Greek Table joins us from Athens to talk about Greek regional cooking and explore the history and cuisine of the Greek American community. She also lets us in on her favorite dishes to prepare from her garden. Then, we sit with Tara Q. Thomas, who tells us all we need to know about Greek wine, from her favorite producers to the evolution of the pine resin in retsina wines. Then, we head to Queens to listen in on a Greek American family as they prepare their favorite stuffed cabbage, sarmades. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 9, 2021 (originally aired) July 8, 2022 (rebroadcast) July 12, 2024 (rebroadcast)

Jun 28, 2024

This week, we're exploring the history of women and beermaking. First, Theresa McCulla, curator of The Smithsonian's American Brewing History Initiative, explains why beer is a great lens to examine American history and shares the story of Patsy Young, an early American brewer and fugitive from slavery. Then, Atinuke Akintola Diver talks about her feature-length documentary This Belongs to Us , which follows Black women brewers in the American south and finally, beer Journalist Stephanie Grant of Good Beer Hunting shares her favorite beer and food pairings. You can find her newsletter, The Share, here and on Substack. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 9, 2022 (originally aired) September 15, 2023 (rebroadcast) June 28, 2024 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Jun 14, 2024

This week, we talk to two award-winning food writers about how to make the most of your vegetables and leftovers this summer. First up, award-winning vegetarian writer Hetty Lui McKinnon joins us to talk about her latest book Tenderheart, A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds . She talks to us about her father’s influence on her early life and how it inspired her vegetarian cooking career. She walks us through some of her favorite Chinese-inspired dishes made with a vegetarian twist, like her Sesame Mushroom Toast and Eggplant Char Siu and she sticks around to answer your cooking questions. Then, Tamar Adler, author of The Everlasting Meal Cookbook, brings fresh eyes to leftovers, from super quick ideas to elevate your cooking, like adding coconut water to your rice, and even ideas on what to do with your overcooked fish and those Cheeto crumbs at the bottom of the bag. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 9, 2023 (originally aired) June 14, 2024 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Jun 7, 2024

This week, we spend an hour with one of Francis’ heroes, Chef Martin Yan. He talks about growing up in China, the time he spent working in the legendary wet markets, and how helping his mom in the kitchen gave him a lifelong lesson in seasonal cooking. From his journey to Hong Kong where he famously learned how to bone-out a chicken in 18 seconds, to his move to attend college in the US, to becoming a trailblazing culinary food show host of Yan Can Cook , his is a story full of determination, achievement, and his trademark humor. He is the author of over twenty cookbooks and is currently the host of Martin Yan, Quick and Easy Broadcast dates for this episode: August 27, 2021 (originally aired) September 2, 2022 (rebroadcast) June 7, 2024 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

May 17, 2024

This week, we’re spending an hour with Culinary Historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris. We talk about her start in food writing, how she started making connections between what she ate in Africa and what she ate in America, learn about one of her greatest influences, her mother who she calls her “culinary secret weapon”, and hear the many different ways she studied food, from reading Columbus’ journal to her experiences as a travel editor. She is the author of twelve books including, Iron Pots and Wooden Spoon: Africa’s Gifts to New World Cooking , her memoir, My Soul Looks Back, and High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 7, 2022 (originally aired) January 27, 2023 (rebroadcast) May 17, 2024 (rebroadcast)

May 10, 2024

This week, we're joined by two comedians to talk about their connection to food. First, Ivy Le, host of the podcast Fear of Going Outside . We quote, "Most nature shows are hosted by reckless white men, but avid indoors woman Ivy Le is an Asian mom with severe allergies. Last season, Ivy conquered camping. She's back, braving the outdoors to go hunting- or die trying!" Then, comedian Dan Ahdoot, the author of the new book Undercooked: How I Let Food Become My Life Navigator and How Maybe That's a Dumb Way to Live, talks to us about his connection to food and his family, his theories on relationships, and the journeys he's taken for a great meal. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 26, 2023 (originally aired) May 10, 2024 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today.

Apr 30, 2024

In each episode of Be My Guest, Ina does what she does best - welcomes a different friend at her home to talk about life, love, and career, all while cooking an amazing meal or two. Before she was a culinary icon, Ina was an iconic host - making her guests feel comfortable just as easily as she makes a four-course meal. Who wouldn’t want to spend an evening with her? In this episode, actress Jennifer Garner joins her very own “queen” and “kitchen fairy,” Ina. As they revamp Jennifer’s grandmother’s cornbread recipe and make pizzas, they talk about Jennifer’s childhood in West Virginia, what it was like to move to Manhattan, and what she ate on repeat while filming 13 Going on 30 . If you like the episode, be sure to follow Be My Guest with Ina Garten wherever you get your podcasts. And so, without further ado, here’s an episode of Be My Guest with Ina Garten.

Apr 26, 2024

This week, we are celebrating the spring cookbooks of 2023! First, we talk with Chef Lara Lee about her approach to flavorful meals using iconic Asian ingredients from her pantry, including recipes for her stellar Tom Yum Bloody Mary and Sambal Patatas Bravas - crispy potatoes topped with a sambal spiced tomato mixture and a bit of mayo! Addictive! Her latest book is A Splash of Soy . Then, we get deep into flavor combinations with Niki Segnit, author of The Flavor Thesaurus . She talks us through surprising flavor combinations that will inspire and expand your home cooking adventures. Then, we talk African home cooking with Lerato Umah-Shaylor, author of Africana , and her delicious recipes filled with traditional and modern flavors of African cuisine. From yassa butter to bejeweled aromatic fried rice and her delicious Akàrà; deep fried bean fritters with ginger & spring onions. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 12, 2023 (originally aired) April 26, 2024 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Apr 13, 2024

This week, we promise you will get your recommended dose of fruits and vegetables! Award-winning author Abra Berens takes us on a sweet and savory journey with fruit. From best cooking methods to subtle and exotic pickling methods- think Brined Cherries + Salty Snacks , to advice on picking the best fruit to throw on the grill. She’s the author of three books, Grist, A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds, and Legumes , Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables , and her latest, Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit. Then, we turn to vegetables with food editor and author Sheela Prakash. Her new book is Salad Seasons: Vegetable-Forward Dishes All Year. The book is chockfull of imaginative uses for fresh veggies, including an amazing recipe for Spring Carrots with Burnt Butter and Labneh . Broadcast dates for this episode: April 21, 2023 (originally aired) April 12, 2024 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift

Mar 29, 2024

We’re all about baking today, from New York to Mexico to London by way of India. First, Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz talks to us about her favorite recipes and her baking process. Then, she shares her baking techniques, from bringing egg whites back to life to saving overbaked cakes by soaking them in delicious liquid. She is the author of More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes for Pleasure and Community , and she left us with her Fennel, Chocolate, and Hazelnut Spears. Then, Chicano Eats Food Blogger Esteban Castillo gives us a rundown of his favorite Mexican pastries and all the goodness Mexican panaderias have to offer, from cakes to jellos and even savory treats. He is the author of Chicano Bakes: Recipes for Mexican Pan Dulce, Tamales, and My Favorite Desserts . He left us with his recipe for Pan de Elote. And you can find more recipes on his site, Chicano Eats . Then, one of the most beloved contestants on the Great British Baking Show, Chetna Makan, talks about her love of baking and the ways she incorporates Indian spices and flavors into her sweets. Her latest book is Chetna’s Easy Baking with a Twist of Spice , and she left us with her recipe for Chocolate and Coconut Spiced Self-Saucing Pudding. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 7, 2023 (originally aired) March 29, 2024 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today

Mar 15, 2024

This week, Honolulu chef Robynne Maii teams up with Francis to answer your cooking questions! First, we catch up on her connection to cooking and dancing, what she grew up eating thanks to her mom's love of faithfully following a recipe, and what she loves to eat as a Honolulu local. Then she dives right in with our listener questions, from what to do with leftover roast duck to how to make chili crisp. She leaves us with a recipe for Simple Smoked Fish Dip . After answering that listener's question about chili crisps, we thought it would be perfect to talk to the master of food science, award-winning writer Nik Sharma, about his favorite crispy things. He left us with a great oven technique for crispy shallots and a Chicken Kanji recipe. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 17, 2023 (originally aired) March 15, 2024 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Mar 1, 2024

This week, we dive into the world of tea, its history, and traditions. First up, we visit the T Shop in New York City with East Asian tea expert Theresa Wong. Theresa leads Francis through a tea tasting, from black, thru oolong all the way to green. We learn a few brewing tips along the way as well. Then, food and culture writer Leena Trevedi-Grenier talks to us about the surprising story of Masala Chai's history and gives us an in-depth guide to spicing and techniques for making the perfect cup. You can find her recipe for Fresh Ginger Masala Tea here. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 3, 2023 (originally aired) March 1, 2024 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Feb 23, 2024

This week, we’re bringing you a show we recorded with LAist in Orange County, CA, one of the richest food scenes in the US. We talk to award-winning journalist Gustavo Arellano about the evolution of OC’s culinary scene, the immigrant influences, and how its diverse foodways continue to be embraced by the different generations. Gustavo is the Los Angeles Times columnist and author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America and his latest, A People’s Guide to Orange County ; then, Chefs Brenda and Daniel Castillo of Heritage Barbecue join the stage to talk about making Texas barbecue in CA and making it their own and then, Kenneth Nguyen, host of The Vietnamese Podcast and Patricia Huang, former general manager of the famous Asian 626 Night Market , talk about Orange County's Asian street food culture. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 23, 2024 (originally aired) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Feb 16, 2024

This week, we talk about home cooking with Minneapolis chef Gavin Kaysen. He tells us how he finds a balance between cooking at home and cooking at a restaurant and writing his latest cookbook, aptly titled, At Home . He shares tips for making the cooking process less stressful and how to think about it as an enjoyment versus a task. He leaves us with one of his family's favorite recipes: Spatchcock Chicken with North African Spices, Sweet Potato Hash, and Broccolini . Plus, he sticks around to answer your cooking questions. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 17, 2023 (originally aired) February 2016, (rebroadcast)

Feb 2, 2024

We took the show on the road for a live event at the Hawaii Theatre Center in Honolulu. First, we spoke to Hawaii Public Radio’s Culture and Arts reporter Jayna Omaye and Chef Sheldon Simeon of Tin Roof Maui about Hawaiian cuisine’s unique mix of cultures. Then, James Beard award-winning chef Robynne Maii of Fête in Chinatown, Honolulu, and chef-owner of Mud Hen Water, Ed Kenney, explained how native Hawaiian traditions influence their cooking. And then, we talked to three legacy business owners about the importance of beloved local institutions in the food scene: Chris Kanemura, co-owner of Fujiya Hawai’i, Emma Bello, goat and dairy farmer at Sweet Land Farm, and Kevin Yim of Zippy’s. The live event at Hawaii Theatre was co-presented by Hawai‘i Public Radio and the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapi‘olani Community College and sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines, Alohilani Resorts, and FarmLovers Markets. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 3, 2023 (originally aired) February 2, 2024 (rebroadcast)

Jan 5, 2024

Have you ever wondered why things in the world have the smells that they do? Food science writer Harold McGee, long a fan of flavor, explored the world of smell to find out. He joins Francis to talk about his discoveries, explaining how he “ listens” to smells, and what it can teach us about our lives. He’s one of the legends of food science writing and is the author of On Food and Cooking , the beloved, best-selling, game-changing culinary guide. His latest book is Nose Dive: A Field Guide to The Smells of the World. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 4, 2020 (originally aired) December 10, 2021 (rebroadcast) January 5, 2024 (rebroadcast)

Dec 29, 2023

This week, we’re all about trying some new things in the kitchen. We’ve got unexpected ideas from our listeners and from pros like Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi. Food & Wine’s restaurant editor Khushbu Shah weighs in on the best way to cook rice and their wine editor Ray Isle turns to canned wine. Chef Pierre Thiam introduces us the African super grain fonio, and Ariel Dumas, adventurist cook and a head writer for The Late Show with Steven Colbert, accepts a ratatouille challenge from Francis. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 28, 2020 (originally aired) September 3, 2021 (rebroadcast) December 29, 2023 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Dec 19, 2023

We’re dropping a bonus episode in our feed this week from our Sister Podcast, The One Recipe. Join host Jesse Sparks for a holiday edition of The Splendid Table’s sister podcast, The One Recipe . In this hour-long episode, Jesse talks to culinary superstars about their family traditions and their “ One, ” the recipe that signals the holidays have officially begun! Our guests bring us their family food traditions from all over the globe. Chetna Makan, Britain’s queen of Indian home cooking, gives us a recipe for a seriously delicious nibble for cocktails, Chetna’s Cheesy Potato Balls , beloved Texan chef of Roots Chicken Shack in Dallas, Tiffany Derry, has amazing stories from her family’s truly enormous holiday feast and talks us through a recipe for her Mother’s Gumbo and Matt Adlard, influencer, author of the best-selling Bake it Better and the son of a Michelin starred chef, talks about his family’s sometimes competitive holiday cooking and leaves us with a perfect recipe for his Chocolate Yule Log. If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

Dec 15, 2023

We’ve got the most exciting cookbooks to gift this holiday season. Chef Chris Scott talks to us about his latest, Amish Soul Food and pays homage to the food of his Pennsylvanian German ancestors, and talks us through traditional recipes like chow chow, biscuits, and scrapple. He leaves us with his recipe for Okra Chow-Chow . Cynthia Shanmugalingam takes us on a deep dive into the seductive, cuisine of Sri Lanka. Her book is Rambutan: Recipes from Sri Lanka . Then, Ben Mervis, author of The British Cookbook, talks about the many food regions of Britain and the influences that have inspired them. His Yorkshire Parkin recipe is a must-try for this holiday season. Then, we get a lesson in home-made vinegar making with Pascal Baudar, author of Wildcrafted Vinegars . He leaves with a lot of inspiration and a recipe for Seaweed-Infused Vinegar . Broadcast dates for this episode: December 16, 2022 (originally aired) December 15, 2023 (rebroadcast) When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you! Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Dec 1, 2023

This week, we’ve got two legendary British cooks in the house. First, Prue Leith joins us to talk about her fascinating background in food as a restaurateur and cook, growing up in South Africa, and judging The Great British Bake-Off show. Her new book is, Bliss on Toast , and she leaves us with her recipe for Tomatoes with English Pesto on Toasted Focaccia . Then, the iconic Nigella Lawson joins Francis in the studio to talk about her love of simple ingredients, dinners, and the importance of having a reliable recipe. Plus, she leaves us with her Smoky Squid and Beans recipe from her latest, Cook, Eat, Repeat . Broadcast dates for this episode: December 2, 2022 (originally aired) December 1, 2023 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Nov 28, 2023

This week we’re sharing an episode of Dishing on Julia , the official companion podcast to the Max original series, Julia . Hosted by Kerry Diamond of Cherry Bombe, each episode of Dishing on Julia takes you behind the scenes with the show's producers, creators, and crew to unpack each episode and explore the making of the series. For the inaugural episode of Season 2 of Dishing On Julia , host Kerry Diamond talks to Julia creator and executive producer Daniel Goldfarb about historicizing Julia and taking the French Chef to France. In the show's second half, it’s world-renowned Chef Eric Ripert of New York’s Le Bernardin. Eric shares his own origin story and reflects on his memorable interactions with Julia over the years. Listen to Dishing on Julia, the Official Julia Companion Podcast on Max, or wherever you get your podcasts. And stream new episodes of Julia Thursdays on Max.

Nov 24, 2023

This week’s show was recorded live at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival in Toronto. Francis and his team of intrepid eaters tackle a tantalizing question: what makes Canada so delicious? Guests include Matty “The Flavor Lord” Matheson ( Just a Dash ); Greater Toronto Area food, drink and travel writer Suresh Doss; and New York Times food columnist and host of our Weeknight Kitchen podcast Melissa Clark, who impresses everyone with her quick thinking in a game of Stump the Cook. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 24, 2020 (originally aired) January 29, 2021 (rebroadcast) November 24, 2023 (rebroadcast)

Nov 23, 2023

Francis Lam hosts the 2023 pre-recorded edition of our popular Thanksgiving show. Francis is joined by special guests chef Kristen Kish, Top Chef’s newest judge, Dan Pelosi aka “Grossy Pelosi” the exuberant author of Let’s Eat, 101 Recipes to Fill Your Heart and Home, Michigan chef and award-winning writer Abra Berens author of Pulp, A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit , and Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes Broadcast dates for this episode: November 23, 2023

Nov 10, 2023

This week, we have the dynamic duo, Sohla and Ham El-Waylly, hosts of the New York Times Cooking show Mystery Menu joining us to talk about working together, overcoming differences in their cooking styles, and the key to their success as a team. They stick around to answer your cooking questions. Then, restaurateur Will Guidara joins us with advice on how to be a great host. From the importance of “unreasonable” hospitality in the restaurant industry to being intentional in the home and turning thoughtfulness into practice. His new book is Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect Broadcast dates for this episode: November 4, 2022 (originally aired) November 10. 2023 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Oct 27, 2023

This week, we talk about the delicious and varied world of Asian vegan cooking. First, we talk to Hannah Che, author of The Vegan Chinese Kitchen , about becoming vegan and navigating her family’s eating traditions. She talks about exploring the history of plant-based eating in China and her process for creating vegan recipes inspired by everyday dishes using Chinese seasonings. She leaves us with her recipes for Braised Winter Squash with Fermented Black Beans and Fragrant Dressed Tofu with Garlic and Basil . Then, Chef Danny Bowien, author of Mission Vegan , tells us the charming story of why he started cooking vegan in his former restaurant Mission Chinese and walks us through his version of Mapo Tofu , and leaves us a recipe for Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Dragon Fruit Ice that captures the book’s spirit of rediscovering his Korean heritage. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 21, 2022 (originally aired) Ocotber 27, 2023 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Oct 13, 2023

This week, we have the iconic musician Linda Ronstadt and her collaborator Lawrence Downes talking about her love of the culture and food of the Sonoran Desert. We hear about the different Sonoran foods and stories from their travels, and she leaves us with her grandmother’s albondigas recipe. Their book is Feels Like Home A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands. Then we talk to MacArthur Fellow, Professor Natalia Molina about the restaurant her grandmother ran in the 1950s in Los Angeles, El Nayarit , and how a restaurant can be the heart of a community. Her book is A Place at the Nayarit, How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 7, 2022 (originally aired) October 13, 2023 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Sep 29, 2023

This week, we visit the legendary Jacques Pépin at home to talk about one of his favorite subjects, chicken! First, we dive into some of the French chicken classics and talk about his latest book, Art of the Chicken . Then we move over to his kitchen, where he invites us to taste his mother's egg specialty dish, Eggs Jeannette , a pan-crisped deviled egg. Then, we turn to French homebaking with Aleksandra Crapanzano, author of Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes . She talks about how to elevate À la Français a basic cake recipe by using the spirits and pantry items in your cabinet, and leaves us with her delicious recipe for Almond Yogurt Cake , a cake the French teach in preschool! Broadcast dates for this episode: September 23, 2022 (originally aired) September 29, 2023 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

Sep 22, 2023

This week, we dedicate the hour to rest and rice. First, we talk to Adeena Sussman about her Shabbat rituals, from cooking with a sense of spirituality, taking the time to unplug, and connecting with family and friends. She talks about iconic dishes she enjoys making and sharing during Shabbat, like her Jachnun Rolled Yemenite Sabbath Bread , and she sticks around to answer your cooking questions. Her latest book is Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours. Then, we enter the world of rice with Chef JJ Johnson, author of The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table . He talks to us about the rice he grew up eating, his research in West African culture, and cooking rice professionally and making it the center of the table, and he sticks around to answer your rice cooking questions. He left us his recipe for Crispy Rice Salad with Quick Pickled Onion . September 22, 2023 (originally aired) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Sep 1, 2023

This week, we hear from three papa bears who take on the challenge of making mealtime just right. J. Kenji López-Alt of The Food Lab answers your questions about getting kids excited about food and clues us in on techniques and the research behind them. His new book is Every Night is Pizza Night. Then Momofuku chef and Ugly Delicious star, David Chang and writer Chris Ying join Francis to share their own experiences of fatherhood and how they’ve taken on the toddler mealtime battle. David Chang’s new book is Eat a Peach, A Memoir . Chris Ying’s latest with Ivan Orkin is Gaijin Cookbook: Japanese Recipes From a Chef, Father, Eater and Lifelong Outsider . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 2, 2020 (originally aired) October 1, 2021 (rebroadcast) September 1, 2023 (rebroadcast)

Aug 25, 2023

Thanks to the farmers and gardeners who are keeping us well-fed this summer. This week, we talk to farmer/activist Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm, and chef/farmer Abra Berens.

Aug 11, 2023

This week, we’re talking to award-winning Chef Vishwesh Bhatt author of I Am From Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef . He talks about how he creates dishes with both the flavors of India and those of the American South. He leaves us with his unusual and delicious recipe for Whole Grilled Okra . Then, we sit down with professional chefs’ go-to person when they want to get serious about tortillas , Jorge Gaviria. We dive deep into the modern history of masa (corn dough), the famous food ingredient used to produce sopes, tamales, tortillas, and other dishes. Jorge is the Founder of Masienda and the author of Masa: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple. He left us with his recipe for Tlacoyo , an oval-shaped masa pocket filled with puréed beans and topped with crema and salsa. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 26, 2022 (originally aired) August 11, 2023 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Jul 28, 2023

Subscribe Free: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSS | iHeartRadio | TuneIn We’re dropping a bonus episode in our feed this week from our Sister Podcast, The One Recipe. Join Host, Jesse Sparks, for an episode all about fun, food, and family summer celebrations. First, we raise a glass to summer with the bar consultant and author Natasha David and talk about some of her favorite summer traditions and low-alcohol cocktails to keep in your back pocket, like her No Bad Days punch and Adult Supervision . Her latest book is called Drink Lightly . Esteban Castillo, the author of Chicano Eats , talks about the asadas he throws down with his family and the must-have dishes at the cookout, like his Michelada ribs . Then we head to Houston to talk with the city’s newest food columnist Bao Ong about ideas for summer party take-out and we spend some time on the patio with Houston chef and restaurant owner Chris Williams and talk about the food and family tradition that inspires his restaurant, the Houston classic Lucille’s. If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

Jul 28, 2023

This week we’re joined by some unusual thinkers on the art of the cookout. First, we get a lesson on barbecue etiquette (who knew) with our favorite duo, Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema, Hosts of the podcast Were You Raised by Wolves? We get all kinds of tips, from the right way to ask for a family recipe to taking a house tour only if offered by your host. Then, Chefs Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich share their techniques and ideas for cooking over live fire. Their latest book is Chasing Smoke, Cooking Over Fire Around the Levant , and they left us with their recipe for Grilled Peaches with Almond Tahini and Charred Endive . Then, it’s pitmaster Pat Martin talking about the whole hog barbecue culture in West Tennessee and how that whole hog style and tradition of BBQ may be on the path to extinction. His latest book is Life of Fire: Mastering the Arts of Pit Cooked Barbecue, the Grill, and the Smokehouse . You can find his recipe for Grilled Green Beans with Memphis Dry Rub. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 29, 2022 (originally aired) July 28, 2023 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Jul 14, 2023

We took the show on the road and recorded a live event with KUOW about Seattle’s legendary culinary scene. We met up with some of the people who make the city a vibrant place to eat and cook. We spoke to KUOW’s reporter Ruby DeLuna and bestselling cookbook author Kenji Lopez Alt about where to eat. Kara Martin, Program Director of the Food Innovation Network talks to us about Spice Bridge, a food hall dedicated to refugee and immigrant chefs. Also joining us was one of those chefs, Theary Ngeth, the chef of Theary Cambodian Foods, and Angela Dunleavy and Carlin Llorente of FareStart, an organization that helps people break the cycle of poverty with job and life skills training. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 15, 2022 (originally aired) July 14, 2023 (repeat) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Jul 7, 2023

We took the show on the road for Food & Wine's Classic in Aspen, CO at the Wheeler Opera House. First, we welcomed Restaurant Editor Khushbu Shah to talk about restaurant industry trends starting with chefs reclaiming their craft by building systems that allow them to run a restaurant on their schedules and practice "unapologetic cooking." Then Associate Food Editorial Director Chandra Ram joins the conversation to talk about what she's seen in home cooking trends, from translating restaurant-level experiences into a recipe and the lasting change Covid has made in home cooking. Then we talk Southern food with Chef Tiffany Derry of Southern Table and Roots Chicken Shack i n Texas. She looks at her relationship to Southern cuisine and how important it is to represent her roots authentically and showcased with a spin. And then, the East Coast editor of The Somm Journal and founder of winewithwanda.com , Wanda Mann, talks to us about the trends in the wine world (hello rosé!) and how people's drink tastes have changed over the last few years. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 7, 2023 (originally aired) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show

Jun 30, 2023

We’re celebrating 4th of July with stellar cookbook author, Andy Baraghani to talk about fresh and light recipes that will have you spending time with guests and not stuck at the grill. He leaves us with his Juicy Tomato w/ Italian Chile Crisp & Glossy Barbecued Eggplant w/Peanut Salad recipes and sticks around to answer your cooking questions. Then, we sit with Samantha Seneviratne, author of The Joys of Baking to talk us through delicious desserts to serve up this summer. From taking advantage of those seasonal fruits to fun and effortless ideas for your store bought poundcake—the desserts will be the talk of the summer. She left us with her for Nectarine Galette with Sour Cherry Jam and be sure to check out her Fresh Strawberry Pie. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 1, 2022 (originally aired) June 30, 2023 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

Jun 16, 2023

We’re celebrating Father’s Day with Kitty and Al Tait, the dad-and-daughter duo behind Britain’s Orange Bakery and the authors of Breadsong. They talk to Francis about how learning to bake together changed their lives and what inspires them to create their own recipes. They left us with their delicious Fika Buns recipe . Then, we hear the story behind how Kevin Pang, host of the podcast Proof, discovered that his father Jeffrey Pang, had become a viral internet cooking star and how their conversations around food brought them closer. Be sure to check out, How to Make Fried Rice at home and Jeffrey Pang’s Portuguese Coconut Chicken Recipe. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 17, 2022 (originally aired) June 16, 2023 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Jun 2, 2023

This week, it’s party season with food writer Nicole A. Taylor, bartender Natasha David, and Laundry Evangelist, Patric Richardson Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

May 19, 2023

This week, it's home cooking with the authors of Food IQ: 100 Questions, Answers, and Recipes to Raise Your Cooking Smarts. Daniel Holzman and Matt Rodbard bust food myths about cooking with frozen meat, and extoll the beauty of letting butter brown in the pan. Then, we visit J. Kenji López-Alt’s home where he gives us a lesson on cooking his favorite childhood dish, a super quick Japanese take on the Chinese classic, Ma po Tofu. Kenji is the author of the New York Times #1 Bestseller, The Wok: Recipes and Techniques. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 20, 2022 (originally aired) May 19, 2023 (rebroadcast) Donate to The Splendid Table today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift.

May 5, 2023

This week, we spend the hour with the pioneering food radio personality, Evan Kleiman. We talk about her life and all the places food has taken her. She tells us about her travels across Europe fresh out of high school, learning to cook alongside her Italian host family, and falling in love with the cuisine. She went on to open one of the most respected Italian restaurants in the country, Angeli Caffe , in Los Angeles and eventually became the host of the award-winning radio food show Good Food . Broadcast dates for this episode: May 6, 2022 (originally aired) May 5, 2023 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today

Apr 28, 2023

This week, we talk about different umami-packed sauces that belong in every cook's kitchen. First, we sit with René Redzepi of Copenhagen's Noma to talk about the delicious ancient sauce, garum. Originally it's a fermented fish sauce, but his fermentation lab team has developed modern versions, including vegan ones. We chat with Diep Tran, coauthor of the Red Boat Fish Sauce cookbook, to talk about ways to use the Southeast Asian fish sauce we know today. She left us with a delicious recipe for Seared Pork Chops with Broken Rice . Then, we sit with restaurant editor at Food & Wine magazine, Khushbu Shah, to talk about the greatness that is Maggi. Whether you know Maggi as a sauce, instant noodles, or bouillon cubes, it's beloved across the entire world. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 22, 2022 (originally aired) April 28, 2023 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today.

Apr 14, 2023

This week, we’re celebrating the cookbooks of Spring 2022! We talk with British chef Asma Khan about her latest book, Ammu . The book is an homage to her mother and she walks us through her childhood eating, imagine the aroma of pakoras (onion fritters) frying during monsoon season in India! Then, we chat with Rick Martinez about his latest book, Mi Cocina and his decision to move to Mexico City to connect with his culture. He leaves us with a delicious recipe for Ceviche de Camarón y Leche de Coco (Raw shrimp and watermelon tossed with coconut milk and lime juice) . We talk to Reem Assil, author of the book Arabiyya , Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora about Arab bread and why she considers it the foundation of Arab cuisine. Then, Jess Damuck gives us tips to ensure the perfect salad every time, her latest book is Salad Freak. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 1, 2022 (originally aired) April 14, 2023 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show.

Mar 31, 2023

This week, the legendary food writer Claudia Roden joins us from her home in London to talk about her career and her journey as a food writer. We learn about the first time she started exchanging written recipes, how she traveled and worked her way into kitchens all across the Mediterranean and how she created a singular style of food writing. She is the author of many groundbreaking books, including A Book of Middle Eastern Food , and her newest, coming out this fall in 2021, Claudia Roden’s Mediterranean: Treasured Recipes from a Lifetime of Travel . We also talk to one her biggest fans, chef Yotam Ottolenghi about his admiration for Claudia’s unique approach to food writing and historical knowledge of food and background. Plus, he shares one of his favorite recipes from his book, Plenty More inspired by one of her dishes. Photo Credit: Jamie Lau Waitrose & Partners Food Broadcast dates for this episode: July 23, 2021 (originally aired) July 22, 2022 (rebroadcast) March 31, 2023 (rebroadcast) Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Mar 15, 2023

This week we’re sharing an episode from the upcoming third season of Be My Guest with Ina Garten, Ina’s official podcast from Food Network. Join the party as Ina invites friends old and new to her East Hampton home for good food and great conversation. In each episode, Ina and a guest will chat about life, love, and career all while making a delicious meal. Guests this season include superstar ballerina Misty Copeland, actor-director-TV presenter-author Stanley Tucci, singer and award-winning stage and screen actress Laura Linney, and singer-songwriter Norah Jones. Check out Be My Guest with Ina Garten wherever you get your podcasts.

Mar 10, 2023

Chef Maneet Chauhan and cookbook author Dawn Perry talk hands-on cooking and we introduce our new podcast, The One Recipe & its host, Jesse Sparks ' Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today

Feb 24, 2023

This week, we talk to BBC Food journalist Dan Saladino about how saving endangered foods might save the world and indigenous foods activist Karlos Baca

Feb 10, 2023

This week, we get into cooking with winter vegetables with Hetty McKinnon, author of To Asia, With Love and Chef Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy

Jan 13, 2023

This week, we get into the beauty of mushrooms with wild foods expert Eugenia Bone and Anna L. Tsing, author of The Mushroom at the End of the World

Jan 6, 2023

This week, it's an hour-long special featuring the iconic writer and teacher Raghavan Iyer, author of the forthcoming book, On The Curry Trail

Dec 30, 2022

Jenn Louis stops by to talk about the essentials for a great soup and takes on your questions. Plus, the Splendid team holds a taste-off of store-bought chicken stock.

Dec 23, 2022

We’re gearing up for the holidays with Von Diaz's Puerto Rican Christmas, great baking with Vallery Lomas, and a little slowdown poetry with Ada Limón

Dec 9, 2022

A holiday guide with The New Yorker’s Helen Rosner, Serious Eats' Daniel Gritzer, & Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton of the Were You Raised by Wolves show

Nov 25, 2022

We’re getting you all set up for Thanksgiving this week with our friends, Rodney Scott, Nik Sharma, Genevieve Ko, and Eric Wareheim

Nov 24, 2022

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Francis Lam hosts the 2022 pre-recorded edition of our popular Thanksgiving show. Francis is joined by special guests Claire Saffitz, author of Dessert Person , Rick Martinez author of Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico, Chef, and Chopped judge Maneet Chauhan , and our very own Jesse Sparks, host of The One Recipe podcast to answer Thanksgiving questions. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 24, 2022

Nov 18, 2022

This week, we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving with Star of A Chef’s Life, Vivian Howard, and the expert on gatherings, Priya Parker.

Nov 11, 2022

This week, we’ve surprisingly simple desserts with amazing bakers & chefs, Anne Byrn, Dave Beran, Aran Goyoaga, & Paola Velez

Oct 14, 2022

We talk with the authors of some of our favorite fall cookbooks: Mooncakes & Milk Bread, Gastro Obscura, Flavors of the Sun, and Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys.

Sep 16, 2022

We’re back in the kitchen and getting cooking inspiration from VICE’s Farideh Sadeghin and we talk to SF Chronicle’s restaurant critic Soleil Ho about the future of restaurants

Aug 19, 2022

Things get spicy when we look at the wide world of chili peppers and how they're enjoyed raw, cooked, powdered, and blended into sauces.

Aug 12, 2022

Go beyond the pipe and drape, deep into the intense world of catering with Matt and Ted Lee, Michael Twitty, Kwame Onwuachi, and America’s Test Kitchen.

Aug 5, 2022

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we introduce you to two amazing culinary organizations as we bring you real-world stories of street vendors and other low-income food entrepreneurs starting their businesses. First, we visit alums of La Cocina , a groundbreaking kitchen incubator in San Francisco. Then, we look at culinary empowerment from an entirely different angle as we head to NYC for a lesson in chiles rellenos from an instructor from The League of Kitchens , an organization of women from around the world who welcome you into their homes and teach you their family recipes. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 9, 2019 (originally aired) August 5, 2022 (rebroadcast)

Jun 24, 2022

We’re dropping a bonus episode in our feed this week of our newest pod baby. It’s called The One Recipe and it’s all about that ONE magic, indispensable recipe that you simply can’t live without! This week, Stephen Satterfield talks to Jesse about why it’s important to know what you like, for instance, room temperature butter, which brings us to his One: Toast . Stephen Satterfield is the host of Netflix’s critically acclaimed docuseries High on the Hog, as well as the founder of Whetstone Magazine and Whetstone Radio Collective. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @isawstephen. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Jun 10, 2022

We’re dropping a bonus episode in our feed this week of our newest pod baby. It’s called The One Recipe and it’s all about that ONE magic, indispensable recipe that you simply can’t live without! This week we’re talking to Jaya Saxena about what crystal you should be keeping in your kitchen, how she developed more confidence cooking Indian Food at home, and her One : a matar paneer from Julie Sahni’s iconic cookbook, Classic Indian Cooking . Jaya is the senior writer at Eater, and the author of several books, including Basic Witches and Crystal Clear: Extraordinary Talismans for Everyday Life. You can follow her on Instagram or Twitter @jayasa

May 27, 2022

We’re dropping a bonus episode in our feed this week of our newest pod baby. It’s called The One Recipe and it’s all about that ONE magic, indispensable recipe that you simply can’t live without! This week, Host Jesse Sparks talks to Bettina Makalintal about bike love, thriller novels, and her One, a recipe for Crispy Glazed Tofu . Bettina is a food and culture writer, and currently a Senior Reporter at Eater. You can find her recipe on Instagram @the.one.recipe or at theonerecipe.org . You can find more from Bettina on home cooking on Twitter and TikTok @bettinamak, and on Instagram @crispyegg420

May 27, 2022

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This episode is all about food... and marriage. We’ve an international love story built around Bosnian food with the couple behind Balkan Treat Box. We get dumpling and relationship advice from a long-married Uzbek couple, Damira Inatullaeva and Sahib Aminov. We’ve a story from writer Michaele Weissman about discovering that the key to understanding her husband is in the rye bread he loves. And, we sit down with Washington Post Food and Dining Editor Joe Yonan (author of Cool Beans ) and his husband Carl Mason to get the real story behind what it’s like to be married to a cookbook author. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 28, 2020 (originally aired) February 26, 2021 (rebroadcast) May 27, 2022 (rebroadcast) When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you

May 13, 2022

Francis meets up with Chef Jacques Pépin in his home kitchen to talk career, life, and the magic of instant-cured gravlax.

Apr 29, 2022

We are talking about Japanese home cooking this week, and not ramen or sushi! Think curry, omelets, and quick fried noodles. Tomoko Imade Dyen, culinary director of Japan House in Los Angeles, shares the everyday foods enjoyed by Japanese families. Sonoko Sakai, author of Japanese Home Cooking , tells us about the origins of the Japanese curry everyone makes at home. Ivan Orkin and Chris Ying ( The Gaijin Cookbook ) give us a lesson in Japanese kid-food, and chef Shintaro Okuda, of NYC's Bar Moga, teaches us how to make the delicious fried rice omelet, o murice . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 18, 2019 (originally aired) November 13, 2020 (rebroadcast)

Apr 26, 2022

This week, we're sharing a trailer for Borderline Salty, a new weekly call-in food podcast from Pineapple Street Studios, hosted by two of our friends, Carla Lalli Music, and Rick Martinez. They'll share their latest ingredient obsessions, give you their hot takes on the latest food trends, and bring you their kitchen nightmare stories. Whether you’re still finding your way in the kitchen or have been cooking for years, this show has something for everyone. New episodes come out weekly — wherever you get your podcasts.

Apr 15, 2022

We delve into Eastern Mediterranean border cuisine with Yasmin Khan and talk to Reem Kassis about her work with modern Arab food.

Mar 25, 2022

We are all in on pasta this week! Francis joins Evan Kleiman, host of Good Food on KCRW, and Dan Pashman of The Sporkful to debate the merits of different pasta shapes in front of a live audience. Then, we talk to Dan about his years-long quest to create his very own pasta shape, cascatelli. And then a true pasta obsessive, Chef Douglass Williams of MIDA in Boston, is in-house to help Francis take your pasta questions.

Feb 25, 2022

This week we sit down with Grace Young, one of the greatest culinary historians of Chinese American food to talk about her career and her mission to save Chinese restaurants in the age of Covid. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 19, 2021 (originally aired) February 25, 2022 (rebroadcast)

Feb 22, 2022

Senior Editor at Eater , Jesse Sparks, talks to chefs and cooks from all over the world about their one go-to recipe and the story behind it. The team at APM Studios’ The Splendid Table proudly presents The One Recipe which premieres March 8!

Feb 11, 2022

Award-winning baker, Cheryl Day brings us advice on breakfast baking and Nick Cho of Wrecking Ball Coffee & Your Korean Dad fame gives us the lowdown on brewing a perfect cup

Dec 31, 2021

Francis Lam and renowned chef Michael Solomonov get to the soul of Israeli food, swap disaster stories and tag team calls from listeners. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 28, 2018 (originally aired) January 3, 2020 (rebroadcast) December 31, 2021 (rebroadcast)

Dec 24, 2021

We close this rollercoaster of a year with the wonderful Ina Garten and answer some of your cooking questions. Plus, Kristen Miglore brings in some of her favorite Genius recipes of the year.

Nov 26, 2021

We’re working on connecting this week with advice from Sam Sanders on making real conversation, food gifting with Deb Perelman, and the art of gathering with Priya Parker.

Nov 25, 2021

Francis Lam hosts the 2021 pre-recorded edition of our popular Thanksgiving show. Francis is joined by special guests Cheryl Day, Pati Jinich, J.Kenji Lopez-Alt, David Chang, and Priya Krishna to answer your pre-recorded questions. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 25, 2021

Nov 12, 2021

This week, we’ve stories of how Thanksgiving looks for Americans from all over the world - Vietnam, Mexico, and Somalia. And America’s Test Kitchen helps us downsize this years menu.

Oct 29, 2021

On family farms, in restaurants, and in food writing, what happens when one generation passes the work to the next?

Oct 15, 2021

Chef Lucas Sin talks about the evolution of Chinese food & we meet the Ng family, beloved restaurateurs of Kansas City's Bo Lings.

Sep 17, 2021

Here’s hoping that the heat of summer is behind us as we fire up our ovens with baking experts from the American South and the Middle East

Aug 20, 2021

Who do you admire? Preston Clark on Patrick Clark, Shauna Sever on Maida Heatter, Melissa Clark on Marcella Hazan, and Pati Jinich on Joan Nathan.

Aug 13, 2021

We talk cooking cool (or not cooking at all) with The New Yorker’s Helen Rosner and learn about the literal summer kitchens of Ukraine.

Jul 30, 2021

Enjoy the foods of summer: grilled meats and seafood, no-cook meals, ice cream sandwiches, and alcohol-optional beverages.

Jul 16, 2021

Padma Lakshmi of Top Chef & Hulu’s Taste the Nation, talks about meeting cooks across our land, raising bicultural kids, and growing up in Queens.

Jul 2, 2021

Who better to bring us fresh ideas for cooking through the long weekend than the delightful Carla Hall?

Jun 18, 2021

Get grilling with Hmong Chef Yia Vang, vegetable whisperer Chef Ashley Christensen and best-selling grilling author John "Doc" Willoughby.

Jun 4, 2021

We spend an afternoon with the illustrious and iconic Indian cookbook author and food writer Madhur Jaffrey.

May 28, 2021

This week, it’s all about surprising stories behind the little tools in your kitchen.

May 21, 2021

It’s the food of Persia with conversations about fresh herbs, tahdig, a classic fish stew, modern Iranian cuisine, and the Persian pantry.

May 14, 2021

We step behind the scenes at The Cheesemonger Invitational, then go deep into the world of cheese with experts Greselda Powell and Tia Keenan.

May 7, 2021

Chef Kwame Onwuachi & his mom on their culinary origins, Melissa Clark & her unusual Mother’s Day tradition plus her thoughts on what to cook this spring & the Korean tradition of birthday soup.

Apr 30, 2021

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora In this episode, we take on serious culinary projects. Beard Award-winning Charleston pitmaster Rodney Scott shares with us the ethos of whole hog barbecue. We learn to make paella on the grill with America’s Test Kitchen. The builder of a community oven in Johnson, Vermont tells us about how oven is becoming a centerpiece for the town. And Francis joins Chef Justin Smillie for a lesson in making one of his most unforgettable dishes, tomato panade, a fresh tomato bread pudding brimming with garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil. Francis talks with listeners about using the fat and rich gelatin left over from shredded pork, and cooking with artichoke leaf pasta. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 10, 2018 (originally aired) July 19, 2019 (rebroadcast) April 30, 2021 (rebroadcast)

Apr 16, 2021

The aquacultural benefits of eating purple sea urchins. Making rice salad and savory breakfast. America’s Test Kitchen on perfect home-cooked falafel. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 27, 2018 (originally aired) August 2, 2019 (rebroadcast) April 16, 2021 (rebroadcast)

Apr 2, 2021

Mar 26, 2021

Jorge Gaviria on tortillas, Steve Alvarez on Mexington, ATK on chilaquiles, Wesley Avila on tacos, Fany Gerson on flan, the importance of Mitla Cafe Broadcast dates for this episode: January 12, 2018 (originally aired) January 4, 2019 (rebroadcast) March 26, 2021 (rebroadcast)

Mar 12, 2021

From baking and Cajun cuisine to vegetarian and historically inspired Mughal dishes, we talk with the authors of four wonderful new cookbooks. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 13, 2020 (originally aired) March 12, 2021 (rebroadcast)

Feb 12, 2021

We look at the world of drinking with a secret barrel room, the spiritual side of mezcal, the language of wine, and the trend of being sober curious. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 14, 2020 (originally aired) February 12, 2021 (rebroadcast)

Jan 15, 2021

Cold weather cooking to carry us through the winter from Alissa Timoshkina, Maangchi, Tyler Kord, Andy Baraghani and Paul Kahan.

Jan 1, 2021

We spend an hour with one of the great champions of Southern foodways, award-winning chef Sean Brock. Raised in rural Virginia, Sean has spent 20 years highlighting the unique culinary characteristics of the South. He is the author of the best-selling book, Heritage , and the newly published, South . Francis talks with Sean about microregional cuisines of the South, the importance of curiosity in the kitchen, and how he survived workaholism. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 1, 2019 (originally aired) January 1, 2021 (rebroadcast) When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you!

Dec 25, 2020

Festive discussions of celebration, community, and cooking with Questlove, Toni Tipton-Martin, Raquel Pelzel, and Claudia Fleming. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 20, 2019 (originally aired) December 25, 2020 (rebroadcast)

Dec 11, 2020

Carla Capalbo traveled extensively throughout the nation of Georgia gathering stories and recipes for her gorgeous new book, Tasting Georgia . She explains to Francis Lam the many dishes you're likely to find on a Georgian feast table, and some of the rituals you can expect to take part in. The French dish of pot au feu is an easy, homey one-pot dish that can be made while hosting a party or doing other chores around the house. Justin Spring is the author of The Gourmands' Way ; he talks with contributor Melissa Clark about the homey dish, and how it can be stretched into a full week of meals. Rev. Bill Golderer expounds upon the life-affirming power of an invitation. Lisa McManus is the head of ingredient and equipment testing for America's Test Kitchen; she tells us about some of her favorite kitchen tools for home cooks taking a cue from restaurant kitchens. Plus, in this week's new video, Lynne Rossetto Kasper discusses the five foods that define her as a cook and curious eater. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 8, 2017 (originally aired) December 21, 2018 (rebroadcast) December 11, 2020 (rebroadcast)

Nov 27, 2020

This year’s Thanksgiving show celebrates with some of America’s great foreign-born chefs: Ann Kim, Hugo Ortega, Miroslav Uskokovic and Maneet Chauhan. All four chefs have their stories and recipes included in the wonderful new book, A Place at the Table: New American Recipes from the Nation's Top Foreign-Born Chefs , from the Vilcek Foundation, a group dedicated to raising awareness of immigrant contributions in American and fostering appreciation of the arts and sciences. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 15, 2019 (originally aired) November 27, 2020 (rebroadcast) When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you!

Nov 26, 2020

Francis Lam hosts the 2020 pre-recorded edition of our popular Thanksgiving show. Francis is joined by special guests Samin Nosrat, Chef Michael Solomonov, Jacques Pépin, Nora McInerny, and Sohla El-Waylly to answer your pre-recorded questions. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 26, 2020

Oct 30, 2020

This week we’re all about the new fall cookbook releases and we talk to some of our favorite authors who wrote them: Danny Mena ( Made in Mexico ), Evan Funke ( American Sfoglino ), Joanne Chang ( Pastry Love ), Chris Shepherd, ( Cook Like a Local ), and T.J. Smith and Kami Ahrens (editors of the newest edition of The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery ). Broadcast dates for this episode: October 4, 2019 (originally aired) October 30, 2020 (rebroadcast)

Oct 23, 2020

2018 Julia Child Award winners Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken talk about their partnership and the changing face of the American food world. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 19, 2018 (originally aired) October 11, 2019 (rebroadcast) October 23, 2020 (rebroadcast)

Sep 4, 2020

Francis Lam and guests explore the cuisines of the Black Sea, Thailand, Haiti, Milwaukee, and beyond.

Aug 21, 2020

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week are celebrating mothers and daughters in all kinds of ways. We eavesdrop in the kitchen with Priya and Ritu Krishna, authors of Indian (-ish). Chef Asma Khan shows us the real edges of her own family and the family she’s made at her London restaurant Darjeeling Express. Chef Bonnie Frumkin Morales, author of Kachka: A Return to Russian Cooking , talks about the influence her mother still wields in her kitchen. And, Molly Birnbaum of America’s Test Kitchen Kids brings us her magical ways with small cooks and eaters in training. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 3, 2019 (originally aired) August 21, 2020 (rebroadcast)

Aug 7, 2020

This week is all about bees. We talk to Thor Hanson, author of Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees , about the importance of bees to our food supply, as well as their connection to the evolution of plants and humans. Francis Lam gets the story of Brooklyn’s red bees and other urban tales of beekeeping from Andrew Coté. Bridget Lancaster, host of America’s Test Kitchen , has flavorful tips for cooking with honey. And bee researcher Bernardo Niño discusses what makes a healthy bee colony and takes us inside the mysterious of colony collapse disorder. Francis also talks with listeners about using and preserving habanero peppers, and why cocoa powder is often included in Sicilian caponata recipes. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 24, 2018 (originally aired) August 16, 2019 (rebroadcast) August 07, 2020 (rebroadcast)

Jul 24, 2020

Light up and get your grill on with inspired sauces and sides, and foolproof techniques for both your fire and your food.

Jun 26, 2020

The cultural (and family) politics of vegetarianism, new techniques and better planning for cooking veggies, and essential vegan dishes from Vedge.

Jun 12, 2020

We honor chef, writer, and activist Edna Lewis, who was born in a village of freed slaves and helped change the course of American cuisine.

Jun 5, 2020

Cookbook phenomenon Yotam Ottolenghi takes on your calls and talks tahini, feeding kids, and collaboration.

May 22, 2020

San Francisco Chronicle’s Soleil Ho and chef Hugh Acheson talk about what's happening on the ground in restaurants, both the bad and the good.

May 8, 2020

Francis Lam takes on tofu, unsalted butter, jam pies, and more with Carla Lalli Music (Bon Appétit) and Andrea Nguyen (Vietnamese Food Any Day).

May 1, 2020

The founding host of The Splendid Table joins Francis Lam to talk about what she’s been up to since retiring and answer some great listener questions.

Apr 24, 2020

Best-selling author Alison Roman and James Beard award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi join Francis Lam to take your calls.

Apr 17, 2020

Baking expert Christina Tosi (Milk Bar) and veggie whisperer Bryant Terry (Vegetable Kingdom) join Francis Lam to take your calls.

Apr 10, 2020

Melissa Clark (The New York Times) and Pati Jinich (Pati's Mexican Table) join Francis Lam to consider your quarantine cooking questions.

Apr 3, 2020

Samin Nosrat (Salt Fat Acid Heat) joins Francis Lam to answer some of your self-isolation cooking questions.

Apr 1, 2020

Slow cookers aren't just for large cuts of meat and chili. Faith Durand uses hers to cook all sorts of vegetarian dishes, from breakfast to dessert.

Mar 27, 2020

Food science writer J. Kenji López-Alt on safe grocery shopping and how to handle take-out in the time of the coronavirus.

Mar 25, 2020

In this podcast extra we revisit making a sourdough starter with a couple of ingredients and the power of fermentation.

Mar 23, 2020

In this podcast extra it’s inspired salad thinking with vegetable genius Eileen Rosen, author of Saladish.

Mar 21, 2020

Truly caramelized onions take patience, and are a great thing to get lost in right now. Especially since they can make mealtime faster later.

Mar 18, 2020

During this difficult and confusing time, we want you to know that all of us are right there with you. We're social distancing, juggling kids and jobs, doing a lot of hand-washing, and worrying about friends and family all across the world. Just like you, we’re also doing a lot more cooking. With that in mind, we are hard at work getting you interviews, recipes, and ideas that you will find useful. You’ll hear our regular show as usual, but we’re also digging around our archives and will be posting content regularly. Stay tuned and come back often to our podcast feed and website. Please, stay in touch and let us know what you need from us because we really want to help. Share your questions and ideas with us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . You can also call 800-537-5252 and leave a short voice message or email us a voice recording from your phone. Be well, everyone.

Feb 7, 2020

We are examining the truth around the idea that everyone essentially eats the same. Chris Ying, co-founder of Lucky Peach and editor of the aptly named You and I Eat the Same , talks about the real truth behind that statement. San Francisco Chronicle food critic Soleil Ho take us to a mountain village in Japan for an annual wasp eating festival (they are delicious, by the way). Food historian Bee Wilson, author of The Way We Eat Now, answers the question, what has happened to lunch? And America’s Test Kitchen takes us to a legendary burger joint that forces everyone to eat the same . Broadcast dates for this episode: February 8, 2019 (originally aired) February 7, 2020 (rebroadcast)

Jan 31, 2020

This episode is all bread. Erika Council, of Bomb Biscuits in Atlanta, tells us her secrets to making world-class biscuits and we look at the rich tradition of bread baking in cold climates with Magnus Nilsson, author of The Nordic Baking Book . If you have ever wondered why New York bagels are great or not so, we get the answer from Dianna Daoheung of Black Seed Bagels and Francis learns to make Ethiopian injera with Romeo Regalli of Awash in NYC. And, don’t miss America’s Test Kitchen’s Tucker Shaw’s recipe for ridiculously simple and delicious white sandwich bread. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 25, 2019 (originally aired) January 31, 2020 (rebroadcast)

Jan 17, 2020

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Why is Thai food so popular in the United States? We turn to Professor Mark Padoongpatt, author of Flavors of Empire: Food and the Making of Thai America for some surprising insights. We revel in regional Thai flavors with Austin Bush, author of The Food of Northern Thailand , and Leela Punyaratabandhu, author of Bangkok . Chef Hong Thaimee, author of True Thai: Real Flavors for Every Table , gives us an essential lesson in a vital Thai recipe, homemade curry paste. Plus, America’s Test Kitchen puts coconut milk to a taste test and tells us about their favorites. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 11, 2019 (originally aired) January 17, 2020 (rebroadcast)

Jan 10, 2020

In this episode, it’s all about how far some of us will go for the food we love. Celebrity photographer Melanie Dunea tells us the story of an epic trip to Afghanistan to document a saffron harvest in Taliban territory. Chef Dan Felder talks about the creative efforts he goes through to dream up new versions of classic dishes. Food writer Hugh Merwin and his partner, New York Times California dining critic Tejal Rao, bring us the cross-country adventure of man, woman -- and curry tree. Plus, Joe Gitter from America’s Test Kitchen explains the madness behind making perfectly clear ice. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 10, 2020

Dec 27, 2019

This week we're getting ready for the holidays. Pastry superstar Christina Tosi brings us her singular and exuberant take on DIY holiday baked gifts. Chef Victor Albisu of Taco Bamba in Washington, DC teaches Francis how to make a delicious Peruvian pepper potato soup called ajiaco . Matty Matheson, host of Viceland’s It’s Suppertime and Dead Set on Life, fills us in on the Canadian way with the holidays including his must-have Rappie Pie. Journalist Liana Aghajanian tracks the unusual and cunning cross-cultural spread of a particular golden chocolate, and America’s Test Kitchen brings us their favorite gifts for the cook on your nice list. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 14, 2018 (originally aired) December 27, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Dec 13, 2019

This week, Francis learns how to make stuffed potato pancakes called draniki from Chef David Nayfeld of San Francisco’s Che Fico, and talks with Nayfeld about the Jewish roots of Roman food. Russ Parsons talks to author-of-the-moment Nik Sharma about the similarities between his upbringing in India and his husband’s upbringing in the American South, and it’s not just okra. Melissa Clark talks to champagne expert Peter Liem about why we should be drinking a lot more bubbly. America’s Test Kitchen reviews the gift you may want to rethink asking for – the air fryer. Plus, Francis talks with listeners about cooking with lard and scaling up recipes. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 30, 2018 (originally aired) December 13, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Nov 29, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This episode features an in-depth conversation with one of the food world’s most beloved and compelling personalities, Nigella Lawson. Nigella has hosted cooking shows and written 11 books including her breakout best-seller How to Eat. While our host Francis Lam has been reading her work for his entire career, he just recently had the chance to talk with her in-person when she came to the U.S. to tour for her new book, At My Table . During their conversation, Lawson explained why she has to defend the honor of home cooking, how snobbery ruins everything, and why her cookbooks feel like conversations. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 18, 2018 (originally aired) May 10, 2019 (rebroadcast) November 29, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Nov 28, 2019

Francis Lam hosts the 2019 edition of our popular Thanksgiving call-in show. He fields two hours of calls from listeners and is joined by guests Melissa Clark, Kwame Onwuachi, Samin Nosrat and Shauna Sever. Looking for something specific you heard on the show? See this page for a full rundown of questions and topics from this year's phone calls. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 28, 2019

Nov 22, 2019

This week, we’re looking ahead to the big Thanksgiving holiday and family feasts. Carla Hall joins us with a soul food-inspired take on the big day; her latest book is Carla Hall’s Soul Food . Lan Lam from America’s Test Kitchen has a gravy technique that is going to make you a major player in the gravy game. We get a lesson in fixing last-minute dessert disasters from Kristen Miglore, author of Food52’s Genius Desserts . And for your dinner table conversation, Smithsonian curator and anthropologist Logan Kistler explains the wily relationship between mastodons, man and pumpkins. Francis talks with listener Alma from Boston about preparing light appetizers for Thanksgiving guests, and Elizabeth from Washington, DC, who claims she can never cook poultry correctly. We also have two recipe videos featuring Food52's Kristen Miglore for Secretly Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies and Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse. See those videos here . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 16, 2018 (originally aired) November 22, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Nov 13, 2019

Listen and Subscribe to Weeknight Kitchen with Melissa Clark Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS | iHeartRadio | TuneIn Melissa makes her simple and slightly sinful Lemon Vanilla Rice Pudding with Whipped Cream for her mom – in the Instant Pot. Also, she weighs in on how to best separate eggs, plus what to do with those extra egg whites and vanilla beans. And finally, someone answers the question, can pressure cookers really blow up? Related Links: Weeknight Kitchen with Melissa Clark website Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Porcelain Bowl Set Broadcast dates for this episode: November 13, 2019

Nov 8, 2019

This episode is all about the oyster. We meet two cousins -- Ryan and Travis Croxton -- who have reimagined their family oyster business, The Rappahannock Oyster Company on the Chesapeake Bay, and reinvigorated the industry through their innovative oyster farming techniques. Thomas "Uptown T" Stewart is an oyster-shucking fixture in New Orleans; he teaches us how to shuck with swagger. We talk to Joanne Hyppolite, curator at Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and Culture, about the amazing story of Thomas Downing aka The Oyster King of New York City. Dan Souza from America's Test Kitchen shares his expert advice on selecting, grilling and serving oysters. Chef Brandon Jew of San Francisco’s Mister Jiu’s cuts no corners when it comes to handmade oyster sauce. And writer Alicia Kennedy finds solace in a half shell following a family tragedy. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 16, 2018 (originally aired) March 15, 2019 (rebroadcast) November 8, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Oct 25, 2019

Francis Lam spends a fascinating hour with René Redzepi, the groundbreaking chef of Copenhagen’s Noma. His book, The Noma Guide to Fermentation , is a master tome on the technique that he believes is the future of the way we cook. Francis and René talk about Noma’s influence on the global palate, where Redzepi finds inspiration, and how he achieves an enjoyable work/life balance. America’s Test Kitchen’s Dan Souza (no slouch in the fermentation world either!) brings us an amazingly simple recipe for cultured butter to make at home. We also have clips from a video interview with René Redzepi and David Zilber , the director of Noma's fermentation lab, in which they two do more in-depth on the role of fermentation at the restaurant and suggest a few projects for beginners. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 2, 2018 (originally aired) October 25, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Oct 8, 2019

As we move into fall, our pull to the oven grows stronger. Cooking in the oven is not only soul-warming, but it happens to be a real time-saver. Food writer Diana Henry has spent nearly two decades traveling across the globe for culinary inspiration. However, inspiration for the recipes for her latest book, From the Oven to the Table , began much closer to home -- with her oven. Diana spoke with contributor Shauna Sever and shared two of her favorite recipes for chicken thighs: Chicken with Prunes, Potatoes, Cauliflower & Harissa and Chicken with Feta Cheese, Dill, Lemon & Harissa Yogurt . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 8, 2019

Sep 24, 2019

When you think about Whoopi Goldberg, you likely think of her as an actor, entertainer and television host. But what you probably don’t know about Whoopi is that she is a passionate hostess who takes the art of setting the table and entertaining very serious. Her new book, Whoopi Goldberg: The Unqualified Hostess , is full of creative tablescapes and suggestions for making people feel welcome in your home. Managing Producer Sally Swift talks with Whoopi about how to set a marvelous table and about some of her favorite tabletop collectibles and decor. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 24, 2019

Sep 13, 2019

Francis inherited a chunk of pu'er tea from his grandfather years ago and has never tasted it. This week he learns the story of that inheritance and tastes it for the first time with tea master, Tim Hsu. Cecile Richards is a national leader for women’s rights and economic justice, and she finds that cooking with her family is exactly what she needs to take care of herself in these turbulent pre-election months. And what does she love to cook? Pie! Her new book is Make Trouble . Food writer Ruth Reichl tells us about an eye-opening experience she had at The Center for Discovery while on the hunt for prosciutto. Tucker Shaw, of America's Test Kitchen, talks about taking care in the kitchen. Plus, Francis talks with a listener about and shares his thoughts on feeding a picky toddler. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 21, 2018 (originally aired) September 13, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Sep 11, 2019

Melissa comes home to an empty refrigerator save for eggs, scallions and some sad sage and ends up showing us an amazing recipe and technique for Olive Oil Fried Eggs with Scallions, Sage and Turkish Red Pepper . She also has a surefire way to tell if your eggs are fresh, explains how to make the creamiest of scrambled eggs, and how to get those addictive hard-cooked eggs with the perfect jammy center that are all over Instagram. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 11, 2019

Sep 10, 2019

Adeena Sussman is one of those food writers who immerses themselves into a subject. To say she is enamored of Middle Eastern food, flavors and culture may be an understatement. An American who visited Israel regularly throughout her life, Adeena decided to make Tel Aviv her home in 2015. She has a great gift for teaching others how to embrace the flavors of Israeli cuisine by using border-crossing kitchen staples like tahini, sumac, silan, harissa and za’ater. Her newest cookbook, Sababa: Fresh Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen , focus solely on Israeli food. Our contributor Melissa Clark recently spoke to Adeena about putting her personal touch on a traditional cuisine. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 10, 2019

Sep 4, 2019

Broadcast dates for this episode: September 4, 2019

Aug 13, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora The summer is flying by. And while we can’t slow down time, we can take full advantage of summer vegetables in their full glory. Hetty McKinnon is a Chinese Australian cook and food writer with a passion for vegetables. She’s written a new book on the subject; it’s called Family: New Vegetarian Comfort Food to Nourish Every Day . Our lovely contributor Melissa Clark recently met up with Hetty to talk about some new ways we can incorporate all of those fresh seasonal vegetables into our weeknight cooking routines. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 13, 2019

Jul 30, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, where we often take a deeper look at the ingredients that change the way we cook. One such ingredient is miso, the fermented bean paste that packs a major umami punch. A lot of us think of miso as an ingredient that makes a soup base, but it’s so much more interesting and complex than that. Kristen Shockey teaches the art of fermentation around the world and at her homestead in Oregon. She and her husband, Christopher, have co-authored a number of books on the subject including their latest Miso, Tempeh, Natto and Other Tasty Ferments . (They also run a fermentation blog Ferment Works .) Kirsten talked with our Managing Producer Sally Swift about the huge difference miso can make to a variety of dishes; she also shared these insightful step-by-step instructions for making miso at home . Broadcast dates for this episode: July 30, 2019

Jul 24, 2019

We are excited to share this trailer for a new podcast that we're working on with our dear friend, cookbook author and New York Times food writer Melissa Clark. Weeknight Kitchen with Melissa Clark takes on one of the biggest dilemmas of busy people: what are we going to eat? In each episode, you’ll join Melissa in her own home kitchen, working through one of her favorite recipes and offering helpful advice for both beginners and seasoned cooks. It’s a practical guide for weeknight eating, from the makers of The Splendid Table. New episodes post in your podcast feed every Wednesday starting September 4, 2019. Subscribe Free: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS | iHeartRadio | TuneIn Broadcast dates for this episode: July 24, 2019

Jul 16, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora We are in the throes of summer fruit season, when the markets and farm stands are teeming with many different kinds of berries and stone fruits. And if you’re like us, you may go a little overboard. So, we brought in an expert to help put all of that beautiful fruit to very good use. Nicole Rucker is a fruit whisperer of sorts. She's a star pastry chef in Los Angeles, the chef-owner of Fiona , and has just written her first cookbook called Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers . Nicole shared some of her favorite tips with our Managing Producer Sally Swift; she also shared the three delicious recipes below. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 16, 2019

Jul 2, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Summertime means it’s farmers' market season, where you might find yourself surrounded by all sorts of gorgeous and inspiring produce. Andy Schloss has a different idea for what to do with overflowing bags of strawberries, bell peppers, fennel, and fresh herbs – head to the liquor cabinet! He is the author of Homemade Liqueurs and Infused Spirits , and he talked to Noelle Carter about transforming vegetables and fruits into delicious liqueurs. You too can make DIY liqueurs; check out Andy's recipes for Sweet-Pepper Surprise , In Praise of Fraise , and Blueberry Cinnamon . Broadcast dates for this episode: July 2, 2019

Jun 21, 2019

In this episode, we look at three amazingly versatile ingredients: peppers, onions and butter. Host Francis Lam visits the home kitchen of Latin food scholar and chef Maricel Presilla. Her latest book is Peppers of the Americas: The Remarkable Capsicums that Forever Changed Flavor . She shows Francis how she makes a few essential pepper-rich sauces and dishes. Speaking of peppers, can't find Hatch green chiles for your chili? Have no fear; America’s Test Kitchen found a fantastic pepper workaround for their Colorado Green Chile recipe. Francis talks about the search for world-class butter with writer Alex Halberstadt. And contributor Joe Yonan talks to Kate Winslow, co-author of Onions, Etcetera , about one of the most underappreciated vegetables of all time. Plus, Francis talks with listeners about cooking anchovy filets, and getting the best out of your cast iron skillet. Splendid Table Video: Francis Lam on how to chop onions . Broadcast dates for this episode: August 11, 2017 (originally aired) August 17, 2018 (rebroadcast) June 21, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Jun 18, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Ahhh, cake! That sweet four-lettered word that conjures images of comfort and celebration. But for non-bakers, the thought of making a cake usually ends up with a trip to the bakery or supermarket to pick up a store-bought version. That’s where Odette Williams comes in. She has written a book called Simple Cake . The premise is that cake making doesn’t have to be a laborious, complicated and overly fussy thing – in fact, it can be quite simple. Contributor Melissa Clark recently met up with Odette Williams in New York - to talk cake. Odette kindly shared her recipes for Versatile Coconut Cake and Madeleines . Broadcast dates for this episode: June 18, 2019

Jun 7, 2019

This week we talk to chef Martin Morales about his book Andina: The Heart of Peruvian Food . While many people know Peruvian cuisine for its seafood and coastal influence, Morales says to get to the soul of the country's food, you need to head for the mountains. We also visit with Keith Dresser from Cook's Illustrated and America’s Test Kitchen to learn how to make Peruvian fish ceviche. Francis Lam goes to El Compadre in Philadelphia, a restaurant famous for its barbacoa and its immigrant rights driven chef Cristina Martinez. And our friend Doc Willoughby tells about cooking with boniatos, one the most popular potatoes in the Caribbean and South America. Plus, Francis talks with listeners about using plantains and jícama in the kitchen, how to make tough goat meat more tender, and he takes a Twitter question about deep-frying at home. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 15, 2018 (originally aired) June 7, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Jun 4, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Do you scroll through your Instagram feed, looking all of these gorgeous, perfect food photos, and instead of feeling inspired, you start to feel bad? Like what you're eating that day doesn't quite stack up? Take comfort! You are not alone. The British food writer, journalist and historian Bee Wilson says one of life’s greatest joys –- food and eating -- have become fraught with anxiety and confusion. She has a new book called, The Way We Eat Now: How the Food Revolution Has Transformed Our Lives, Our Bodies and our World . Contributor Shauna Sever recently talked with her from London. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 4, 2019

May 31, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora We’re looking at trash from all different angles. Chef Abra Berens, author of Ruffage , rifles through Francis's kitchen to show him the missed opportunities. Visit with Homa Dashtaki of The White Moustache, a yogurt company based in Brooklyn. Homa is determined to turn her yogurt-making waste, whey, into the next kombucha. We discover why the French can’t quite grasp the doggie bag. And, America’s Test Kitchen recommends their favorite reusable items including storage bags, kitchen wrap, and more. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 31, 2019

May 21, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Maple syrup is not just for pancakes and French toast. More and more people turn to it when they want to sweeten something without using refined white sugar. Beth Dooley and Mette Nielsen cowrote the book, Sweet Nature: A Cook’s Guide to Using Honey and Maple Syrup, in which they revel in maple syrup’s magical way of completely transforming a dish. Our contributor Shauna Sever talked with them about simple ways we can all get a little bit of that magic. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 21, 2019

May 17, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week we’re devoting the entire hour to personal stories about how food and the food industry can impact our mental health. Restaurateur David McMillan, of Joe Beef in Montreal, talks candidly about his challenge with sobriety in the restaurant world and how it changed the way his restaurants function. Playwright and screenwriter Stephanie Covington Armstrong, author of Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat , tells us her powerful story about eating disorders and the dissonance it has as a black woman. And, body image activist Virgie Tovar talks about the mental health implications of fatphobia, fat discrimination, and the diet culture; her latest book is You Have the Right to Remain Fat. If you are in need of mental health resources or help, see the links on our page splendidtable.org/mentalhealth . Broadcast dates for this episode: May 17, 2019

May 7, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora So often, conversations regarding healthy eating go straight to health matters below the neck - things like weight management, heart health, managing cholesterol and diabetes. But some doctors believe that we should be focused on feeding what’s above the neck – our brains. Dr. Drew Ramsey calls himself a nutritional psychiatrist. He’s an avid researcher of the connection between food, brain function, and mental health at Columbia University – and, he’s a farmer. Contributor Shauna Sever spoke to Dr. Ramsey about his work and how we can work more brain-boosting foods into our diet. This story is part of a larger collaborative partnership with our colleagues at Call To Mind , an initiative from American Public Media to foster new conversations about mental health, for Mental Health Awareness Month. Listen to our full episode Food & Mental Health , in which we spend the entire hour exploring issues around food and mental health. The show features a conversation with Chef David McMillan about substance use disorder and recovery in the restaurant world. Activist Virgie Tovar talks to us about fat discrimination, shame and body image. And, we hear from playwright and screenwriter Stephanie Covington Armstrong about her very personal experience with an eating disorder. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 7, 2019

Apr 26, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora The food scene in Philadelphia is booming and we’re taking you there for an event recorded live at WHYY. Francis Lam talks to three of the people at the forefront of the culinary scene in Philly: award-winning chef and writer Michael Solomonov of Zahav, chef Eli Kulp from Fork and High Street on Market, and Malaysian chef Ange Branca of the James Beard Award-nominated Saté Kampar. And, because who can resist a controversy? America’s Test Kitchen takes a stand on what sandwich is really the sandwich of Philadelphia! Broadcast dates for this episode: May 4, 2018 (originally aired) April 26, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Apr 23, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Chetna Makan is a trained fashion designer, who was born in Jabalpur, India. As a contestant on The Great British Bake Off , she baked her way right into the semifinals and charmed the world with her enthusiastic approach to Indian baking and cooking. The latest of her three cookbooks is called Chetna’s Healthy Indian: Everyday Meals Effortlessly Good For You . In an interview with contributor Melissa Clark, Chetna explains that most Indian food is healthy by nature and there's an never-ending variety of what you can do with ingredients like lentils, vegetables, chilies and spices. She shared with us her recipes for Mango & Mint Salad , Black Lentils with Red Kidney Beans , Masala Black Chickpeas , and Spicy Chicken & Chickpeas Curry Bake . Broadcast dates for this episode: April 23, 2019

Apr 19, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora We’re spending the hour with one of America’s rising chefs, Kwame Onwuachi of Washington DC’s Kith/Kin. His new memoir is Notes From a Young Black Chef . Francis Lam and Kwame talk about growing up and exploring food from all over the world, cutting his culinary teeth on an oil spill responder ship, and the layers of joy and frustration he experienced -- and what he learned -- from opening and closing the highly-anticipated The Shaw Bijou. Sally Swift also talks with Dan Souza from America’s Test Kitchen to learn about two ‘chef-y’ techniques for your kitchen: nitro cold-brew coffee, and cooking with koji. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 19, 2019

Apr 12, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora We're traveling to eat this week, and looking at foods that have gone through international transformations. We hear from Dr. Lucy Long, director and founder of the Center for Food and Culture, about the difference between being a food tourist and a food pilgrim, and why it's important to consider cultural responsibility in either case. We learn about the amazing culinary scene in Dubai with Arva Ahmed of Frying Pan Adventures. Chefs Mourad Lahlou and Louis Maldonado talk about the intersection of Morrocan and Mexican cuisines. Writer and taco historian Gustavo Arellano comes to the defense of flour tortillas and provides us with an amazing history lesson. Plus, America’s Test Kitchen heads to Wisconsin to figure out what makes the spicy cheese bread at the Dane County Farmers' Market so addictive - and yes, there is a recipe! Plus, Francis takes listener questions about making extra-creamy feta cheese at home and how to "fix" an accidentally scorched Irish stew meat, or at least salvage the high quality sirloin steak. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 20, 2018 (originally aired) April 12, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Apr 9, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora It's estimated that in the United States we waste up to 40 percent of our entire food supply; that equals out to about 150,000 tons of food being wasted each day. And food waste isn’t just an American problem, it’s a global epidemic. Mads Refslund and Tama Matsuoka Wong are doing their best to combat the issue by using the toss-away parts of food into ingredients with a new purpose. Mads is a Danish chef and a pioneer of New Nordic cuisine, possibly best known as the cofounder of noma in Copenhagen. Tama is a forager, weed eater and home cook who graduated from Harvard law school. Together, they wrote Scraps, Wilt and Weeds: Turning Wasted Food into Plenty . Contributor Melissa Clark spoke with both of them about their approach to ‘trash cooking.’ She also got their recipe for Seared Romaine Lettuce Bottoms , Coffee Grounds PannaCotta and Coffee Grounds Biscotti . Broadcast dates for this episode: April 9, 2019

Apr 5, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, human rights advocate and award-winning food writer Yasmin Khan takes us inside the kitchens of Palestine, where she spent months talking to cooks for her book Zaitoun . We dive deep into the diversity of Nigerian food and cooking techniques with Philadelphia chef Shola Olunyolo. We are introduced to frozen burrito royalty in California, the Ruiz family. And, the Proof podcast from America’s Test Kitchen wonders how and why “bowl food” has taken over the culinary world. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 5, 2019

Mar 26, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Splendid Table Selects is our podcast that highlights conversations that make us better, more worldly cooks. In this episode we hear from Kian Lam Kho, a self-described tech geek who transformed himself into a chef and food writer. Kho’s Red Cook blog features authentic Chinese recipes from his native Singapore. His first cookbook Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees is an wonderful introduction to Chinese home cooking organized by cooking techniques and methods. Contributor Melissa Clark met up with Kian in New York to learn more. Kian was also kind enough to share his recipe for Red-cooked Pork . Broadcast dates for this episode: March 26, 2019

Mar 12, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This is Splendid Table Selects, our mini-podcast about the stuff that makes us better cooks and eaters. There’s nothing better than a properly cooked scallop, but they have a reputation for being temperamental and hard to cook. And sourcing the right scallop is as important as how it is cooked. Molly Birnbaum and her colleagues at America’s Test Kitchen have very strong opinions about scallops, so Managing Producer Sally Swift went to her with some questions. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 12, 2019

Mar 1, 2019

For all the bad news in our world today, we're happy to report there is some good news on the food front. In this episode, we consider some of the positive things that are happening. In her book , Big Chicken , journalist Maryn McKenna says the chicken industry is largely to blame for our enormous overuse of and exposure to antibiotics. But, as she explains to Francis Lam, she's found real reasons for hope for the future. Forager Pascal Baudar talks with contributor Russ Parsons about the restorative result of recent destructive California wildfires on some of his favorite wildcraft spots. Barton Seaver is an award-winning chef whose work now focuses on sustainability in the fish and seafood industries. He talks with Francis about how certain species of fish come in and out of favor with fisherman and cooks. The increasingly popular beet salad gets an upgrade thanks to Molly Birnbaum from America’s Test Kitchen. And restaurant owner Alpana Singh was the youngest woman to pass the Master Sommelier exam when she did so in her mid-20s. She talks with Shauna Sever about the struggles going on in her life that made passing the exam essential to her livelihood. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 2, 2018 (originally aired) March 1, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Feb 26, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our podcast that features interviews that make us think more about the food we love to eat and cook. Our guest this episode is Andrea Nguyen, best-selling cookbook author and expert on Vietnamese cooking. Nguyen says, in the past, cooking Vietnamese food in America meant multiple shopping trips to specialized Asian markets or substituting ingredients that just couldn't be found here. Thankfully, times have changed and more authentic Vietnamese ingredients are more readily available in the U.S. Nguyen's newest book , Vietnamese Food Any Day includes recipes that can be made from these more ubiquitous ingredients. She talked with Managing Producer Sally Swift about three specific ingredients and also shared her recipes for Sizzling Rice Crepes and Turmeric Fish, Seared Dill, and Green Onion Noodle Bowls . Broadcast dates for this episode: February 26, 2019

Feb 15, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora In this episode, we're looking at food and identity. Francis Lam talks with Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris, the duo behind the podcast Still Processing , about how social media is changing the way we look at and enjoy food. America’s Test Kitchen takes on the latest culinary cult, the Instant Pot. ATK's Hannah Crowley puts multicookers to the test to see if the Instant Pot is the best brand in the land. Jonathan Kauffman, author of Hippie Food , talks about the role that the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970s played in redefining bread in America. First-generation Asian-American chef James Syhabout takes us through the extreme feelings of regret and joy he discovered while emerging himself in the food of his homeland. Plus, psychologist and neuroscientist Rachel Herz researches the science behind our relationship with food in her book, Why You Eat What You Eat ; she tells us about some very interesting conclusions on our eating -- and food shopping -- behaviors. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 23, 2018 (originally aired) February 15, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Feb 12, 2019

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora Our Splendid Table Selects podcast spotlights conversations that inspire us to cook in creative ways. Mandy Aftel is an artisan perfumer with a deep knowledge of natural essential oils. Her book Fragrant: The Secret Life of Scent , co-authored by chef Daniel Patterson, features scent-crafting skills and perfume ingredients in cooking to highlight the difference just one drop of essential oil can make in a dish. Splendid Table contributor Jennifer 8 Lee met up with Aftel to talk about cooking with five particularly powerful aromas: cinnamon, mint, frankincense, ambergris and jasmine. Check out Mandy’s recipes for Rose and Ginger Soufflé and Fragrant Raspberry Bubbly . See the FDA's list of Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) essential oils . Broadcast dates for this episode: February 12, 2019

Feb 1, 2019

Bon Appetit’s Editor-in-Chief Adam Rapoport joins us with a rather intense take on sandwich making, our Dinner Party Download pals Brendan Francis Newnam and Rico Gagliano help us throw a dinner party, Anya Von Bremzen talks to Melissa Clark about the home restaurants of Cuba, America’s Test Kitchen teaches us how to make a veggie broth concentrate, and Doc Willoughby on country-style pork ribs. Francis takes calls from listeners to give suggestions for make-ahead Korean party food. He also explains what cream of tartar is and how to use for making homemade baking powder. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 9, 2018 (originally aired) February 1, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Jan 29, 2019

How important are sauces in the world of food? In French kitchens, the most respected cook is the saucier – the person who makes the sauces. You can’t have tacos without salsa. And, Beyoncé keeps hot sauce in her bag. So, obviously, sauces are essential. But what is a sauce? And how did we start making them? Maryann Tebben is a food historian, the head of the Center for Food Studies at Bard College at Simon Rock , and wrote an entire book on the subject called Sauces: A Global History . Contributor Noelle Carter talked with Tebben about the origins of sauces, the difficulty of defining them throughout the centuries, and what the saucy future looks like. If they inspire you to make your own sauces at home, check out " Five sauces that bring a world of flavor into your kitchen ," plus our Sauce Recipe Collections on our website and on Pinterest . Broadcast dates for this episode: January 29, 2019

Jan 18, 2019

This is a show about restaurants, but not necessarily about the chef. It's about the lives of kitchen workers, their triumphs and troubles, and the extended family they often find on the line. We talk to Amy Thielen, author of Gi ve a Girl a Knife, about what life was like for her working in some of the great kitchens in NYC. In 'Chefs With Issues,' Kat Kinsman offers a place for kitchen and service industry workers to gather online to share their stories of dealing with mental health issues. We visit an old-school Indian restaurant in London, The India Club. It is a place frozen in time and facing an uncertain future. And Molly Birnbaum of America’s Test Kitchen teaches us the chef-y but surprisingly simple technique of the salt-cured egg yolk. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 2, 2018 (originally aired) January 18, 2019 (rebroadcast)

Jan 15, 2019

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our podcast on the stuff that makes us better cooks and eaters. It's January. It’s cold. It’s dark. You may find yourself fighting off a case of the sniffles, along with those eight pounds you gained over the holidays. Do not despair. We’ve got something to make your cold winter world a little more colorful – and it’s soup. But, not just ordinary soup; we’re talking about a soup some people obsess over. One of those people happens to be our own Managing Producer Sally Swift. She talked with the cookbook author and filmmaker Anna Thomas about her recipe for an amazing Basic Green Soup . Broadcast dates for this episode: January 15, 2019

Jan 1, 2019

We're going back in time, to the 1970’s and the beginning of the American restaurant revolution. It was a time when young, talented chefs started opening restaurants that didn’t feel bound to tradition. It was when cooking first became cool, and writer Andrew Friedman says the energy at that time was palpable. Friedman runs a website about chefs called Toqueland and wrote the book Chefs, Drugs, and Rock n Roll , which documents this special era in American culinary history. Contributor Russ Parsons talked to Friedman about it. Huge thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill . If you, like them, believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, check our their muesli. They have three gluten-free mueslis that come in single serving cups; you can soak them with yogurt overnight, or just crack them open, pour in milk, and go for it. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 1, 2019

Dec 18, 2018

No matter what you celebrate – or where – one thing we all have in common this time of year is that we gather with family and friends to celebrate the season. And food is central to those celebrations. It’s in that spirit that we turned to Jack Bishop, the Chief Creative Officer at America’s Test Kitchen and part of the team behind the new travel and food book Tasting Italy: A Culinary Journey , to get his take on the holiday feast. Jack is an expert in Italian food, so it wasn't a surprise to Managing Producer Sally Swift that he chose to present an authentic six-course Italian holiday menu featuring regionally inspired cuisine . Our presenting sponsor for Splendid Table Selects is Bob’s Red Mill . Remember that Bob’s Red Mill is a great source for all of your holiday baking needs, from whole grains and flours to foolproof gluten-free baking mixes. Visit the Bob's Red Mill website to see all of their products and to check out some of their holiday recipe collection . Broadcast dates for this episode: December 18, 2018

Dec 7, 2018

Host Francis Lam talks to chef Samin Nosrat about the four elements you need to understand to make your cooking sing. She is the author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking . Emily Kaiser Thelin brings us the story of legendary food writer Paula Wolfert and her struggle with memory. Thelin is the author of the new biography Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert’s Renegade Life . Dan Souza of Cook’s Science brings us an update on the culinary world’s hottest ingredient, cannabis. And Tom Scocca exposes the controversy surrounding caramelized onions. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 5, 2017 (originally aired) April 27, 2018 (rebroadcast) December 7, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Dec 4, 2018

In our show’s home state of Minnesota, holiday cookie baking is a knock-down, drag-out competition thanks in part to the food section of the Star Tribune . Fifteen years ago, Rick Nelson, the paper’s restaurant writer, suggested that they have a little holiday cookie contest for readers. 3,500 recipes later, Rick and Lee Dean, the paper’s food editor, picked 150 of the very best for The Great Minnesota Cookie Book . Managing Producer Sally Swift talked to Rick about the best in show. He also shared four recipes from the book: Almond Palmiers , Italian Almond Cookies , Devil's Delight Cookies , and Pistachio Orange Cookies . Our presenting sponsor for Splendid Table Selects is Bob’s Red Mill . Remember that Bob’s Red Mill is a great source for all of your baking needs, from whole grains and flours to foolproof gluten free baking mixes. See their website for more information about all of their products and to check out their baking recipes . Broadcast dates for this episode: December 4, 2018

Nov 23, 2018

Francis Lam talks to chef Sean Sherman, author of The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen , about the diverse elements of modern Native American cuisine in North America. Contributor Shauna Sever talks to Dorie Greenspan about the ingredient she has built her career around, butter. Tucker Shaw of Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen comes to the defense of pumpkin pie spice, just in the nick of time. And The Mushroom Cookbook co-author Liz O'Keefe encourages contributor David Leite to think beyond the meatiness of mushrooms, and to embrace their more fruity, spicy and herbal attributes. Also see this week's featured recipe and video for 21st Century Mac and Cheese . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 3, 2017 (originally aired) November 23, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Nov 22, 2018

Francis Lam hosts the 2018 edition of our popular Thanksgiving call-in show. Francis fields two hours of calls from listeners and is joined by guests Dorie Greenspan, Pati Jinich, Samin Nosrat and Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Looking for something specific from the show? See this page for a full rundown of questions and topics from this year's phone calls. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 22, 2018

Nov 20, 2018

We all know that the starring role of the Thanksgiving feast belongs to the turkey, but the side dishes are just as important. While traditional sides bring a classic feel to the meal, sometimes it’s refreshing to shake up your routine. With that in mind, Managing Producer Sally Swift talked with our dear friend Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Lynne always has a long list of wonderful ideas for adding new flavors to your holiday table. Enjoy their interview... better have your notepad ready! Then check out Lynne’s do-ahead flavor combinations and our complete our collection of Thanksgiving sides recipes . Don't forget to join us live from 12-2 p.m. Eastern on Thanksgiving for Turkey Confidential! See our event page for more information about the show and our guests . Huge thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill . With baking season upon us, remember that Bob’s Red Mill is a great source for all of your baking needs. Visit the Bob's Red Mill website for more information about all of their products and to check out their baking recipes . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 20, 2018

Nov 9, 2018

This week, The Splendid Table presents unique perspectives on Thanksgiving. We begin with Indian-inspired dishes for your holiday feast. Francis Lam talks with Chef Vikram Sunderam and David Hagedorn, co-authors of the best-selling Rasika: Flavors of India . Contributor Melissa Clark visits with Emma Christensen, author of Modern Cider . Christensen explains the simple steps for making your own hard cider at home. Looking to save time -- and stress -- this Thanksgiving? Managing Producer Sally Swift discusses a wonderful list of tips, tricks, and Thanksgiving hacks with Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster, hosts of America’s Test Kitchen . We learn about what the Thanksgiving holiday means for immigrants and cross-cultural families from Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer; they are the cohosts of The Mash-Up Americans . After all the Thanksgiving leftovers have disappeared, you may still have hungry family members at your house. Doc Willoughby shares with us his family recipe for crowd-pleasing Lazy Sunday Pot Roast. Plus, Francis talks with listeners about menu planning for a small Italian-influenced Thanksgiving dinner and a large Friendsgiving get-together. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 17, 2017 (originally aired) November 9, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Nov 6, 2018

Since the holidays are synonymous with entertaining, you may already be thinking about the wine you’ll undoubtedly need to purchase between now and the end of the year. With that in mind, we’ve called in an expert to help you choose unique wines that will impress your guests and hosts without busting your budget. Madeline Puckette is a sommelier, the author of the expansive wine guide Wine Folly: The Master Guide , and creator of the Wine Folly website . She talked with our Managing Producer Sally Swift, and shared her this list of suggestions for unexpected - and affordable - wines from unexpected places Thanks as always to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill , who are committed to ensuring the highest quality by maintaining a close relationship with their products every step of the way. For more information about all of Bob’s Red Mill products visit their website . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 6, 2018

Oct 26, 2018

Francis Lam is in the kitchen with cookbook author and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons to learn about her Key 3, the three go-to dishes she just can't do without - including the perfect fried egg sandwich. Chef, writer and photographer Michael Harlan Turkell traveled the world in search for unique vinegars for his new book, Acid Trip . He talks with Shauna Sever about his experiences, and discusses the equipment needed to make vinegar at home. Sous vide is an easy cooking technique that involves cooking sealed food in a precisely heated water bath. Molly Birnbaum, executive director of science at America’s Test Kitchen, explains the process and tells us about the winner of a recent sous vide equipment test. And The New York Times Magazine writer Tejal Rao opens her heart to love over a well-shucked oyster. Francis takes listener phone calls to talk about braising projects - large and small - cooking zucchini noodles, and he gets a fan's recipe for a ultra-savory umami powder . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 20, 2017 (originally aired) October 26, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Oct 23, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our podcast featuring interviews we find particularly interesting or helpful. This episode, we're talking about hard cider. The alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice was popular with early Americans because it was easy to make and was safer to drink than water. Over the years, hard cider became less popular as people began to favor beer, wine, and spirits. Today, cider is making a comeback with small batch cider makers popping up all over. Amy Traverso knows a lot about apples and hard cider; she is food editor at Yankee Magazine , co-host of WGBH's Weekends with Yankee , and author of The Apple Lover's Cookbook . She talked with contributor Rebecca Sheir about the current hard cider revival. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill . As we get into the thick of apple season - with all of the delicious pies, crisps, cakes, and buckles - Bob’s Red Mill is a great source or all of your baking needs. Visit their website for more information about all of their products and to check out their recipes . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 23, 2018

Oct 12, 2018

Pastry chef Stella Parks, best-selling author of BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts , talks with Francis Lam about the origins of our favorite classic desserts. She shares the history of and her decadent recipe for red velvet cake. (Spoiler alert: there's red wine in it!) SAVEUR writer Leslie Pariseau takes us to India for a grand religious pilgrimage centered around a sweetened rice dish as devotional offering. Biographer Adam Federman shares his thoughts on the life of Patience Gray, one of the most important food writers you have probably never heard of; his book is Fasting and Feasting. America’s Test Kitchen shows us how to perfect a wicked good Boston cream pie at home. And expert halva maker Lisa Mendelson explores modern twists on the traditional treat. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 6, 2017 (originally aired) October 12, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Oct 9, 2018

Here's the situation. You’ve got friends coming over for beers after work. You get home, and there it is. Your beer. On the floor of the garage, not in your fridge. And you can’t find your bottle opener. Have no fear; the King of Beer Hacks is here! Ben Robinson is the author of Beer Hacks: 101 Tips, Tricks, and Projects . He shared a handful of his favorite hacks with Managing Producer Sally Swift including three ways of cooling your beer down quickly -- one of which is quite mind-blowing -- creative workarounds for when you can't find a legit bottle opener, and his advice for the best glassware for beers with specific serving temperatures. Robinson also shared his recipes for the beer cocktails Black Velvet and Amaro and Beer Cocktail . And if you're looking for something fun to pair with your beer or beer cocktail, try Andrea Slonecker’s Pennsylvania Dutch Hard Pretzel recipe . Our presenting sponsor is Bob's Red Mill , an employee-owned company that offers organic and stone-ground products. As we jump back into baking season, remember that Bob’s Red Mill is a great source for all of your baking needs, from whole grains and flours to foolproof gluten-free baking mixes. For more information about all of their products, visit the Bob’s Red Mill website . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 9, 2018

Sep 28, 2018

In this episode of The Splendid Table, we are looking at food from faraway places with host Francis Lam. Top Chef contender chef Sheldon Simeon talks cooking the home food of Hawaii. Francis recalls a trip to the remote Faroe Islands and the efforts of chef Leif Sørensen to bring fine dining to an area known traditionally for a subsistence diet. Contributor Melissa Clark explores the rise of British food with Aleksandra Crapanzano author of The London Cookbook . And we find unexpected hospitality in a refugee camp in Calais, France with journalist Shane Mitchell, author of Far Afield: Rare Food Encounters from Around the World . Plus, America's Test Kitchen is serving up the perfect poached egg. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 7, 2017 (originally aired) March 23, 2018 (rebroadcast) September 28, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Sep 25, 2018

Splendid Table Selects is our sister podcast that features interviews that focus on intriguing topics. This episode, we look at the science behind wine headaches. If you're a person that doesn't get wine headaches, count yourself lucky. For those that do suffer them, some of us at The Splendid Table feel your pain - literally. Dr. Nadia Berenstein is a researcher who writes about science, technology and culture in the context of food for many publications and on her blog Flavor Added . She talked to our friend Russ Parsons about what causes a wine headache, why it only affects some people, and what some people in the wine industry are doing to decrease the effects. Our presenting sponsor is Bob’s Red Mill . They’re an employee-owned company that, for decades, has offered organic, gluten-free, stone-ground products. Check out the Bob's Red Mill recipe page for main dishes, desserts, and snacks. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 25, 2018

Sep 14, 2018

This week, we devote our entire show the wonderfully multifaceted food of the Philippines. Amy Besa, author of the award-winning Memories of Philippine Kitchens tells us about the unusual mix of Spanish, Chinese, Mexican, and American influences on Filipino food. Francis Lam goes into the home kitchen of chef King Phojanakong and his mother Emma for a lesson in the delicious seafood sinigang stew. We get an expert list of where to eat great Filipino food across the United States from Joanne Boston of the Filipino Food Movement. We talk to chef Chad Valencia of LASA in Los Angeles about the key ingredients for the Filipino pantry. America's Test Kitchen gives us the recipe and advice for making Filipino-style chicken adobo. And author Jessica Hagedorn reads an excerpt about enjoying the food you love most -- while there's still time -- from her book Dogeaters . Broadcast dates for this episode: September 22, 2017 (originally aired) January 19, 2018 (rebroadcast) September 14, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Sep 11, 2018

As the end of summer draws near, we're making our final efforts to savor the flavors of the season from our gardens and farmers market. For some help we turned to Marisa McClellan, the food preservationist extraordinaire who runs the blog Food in Jars and has written three books on preserving. She talked with our contributor Shauna Sever about some simple ways to take last days of summer produce and keep them forever. Marisa also shared her informative starters guide, Quick Introduction to Canning , as well as her recipes for Spicy Pickled Green Beans and Small Batch Spiced Blueberry Jam . Books by Marisa McClellan: Naturally Sweet Food in Jars , Preserving by the Pint , Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round . Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill . With baking season around the corner, they have all of the essential ingredients any home baker needs. Visit the Bob's Red Mill website for more information. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 11, 2018

Aug 31, 2018

Francis Lam talks to Caleb Harper, Director of the Open Agriculture Initiative at MIT Media Lab who believes that to feed the world, we need to fully embrace indoor urban farming. Rachel Khong takes us around the world to explore how different cultures prepare and eat eggs. America’s Test Kitchen puts grill tongs to the test. Patrick Comiskey explains the wonderful wines and storied past of the American Rhône. And we head to Miami for the latest in restaurant openings, and guess what? They’re happening in gas stations! Plus, Francis answers listener questions about foods that are fun for group preparation activities, and cooking Indian food with non-wheat flours. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 8, 2017 (originally aired) June 8, 2018 (rebroadcast) August 31, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Aug 28, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our mini-podcast where we serve up one interview that’s taught us something new, inspired us, or just made us better cooks. As we near the end of summertime, we have two things on our mind: watermelon and tomatoes. Thankfully, Vivian Howard is right there with us. Vivian is a terrific chef, author of a best-selling cookbook Deep Run Roots , and the star of the PBS show A Chef’s Life . But most importantly, she’s a Southern cook with a lot of ideas for cooking with these summer beauties. She talked with contributor Shauna Sever, and shared her recipes for BLT Dip , Watermelon Salsa and Endive , Stewed Tomatoes and Pork Shoulder Steaks in Red Curry-Braised Watermelon . Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob's Red Mill . Visit their website for more information about all Bob's Red Mill products. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 28, 2018

Aug 14, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our bite-sized podcast and a place where we share conversations that taught us something new, really inspired us, or just made us better cooks. Ilene Rosen has been making salads professionally for decades and recently published her first cookbook on the subject, Saladish . Rosen's theory in the book is that by bringing together a wide range of ingredients that emphasize contrasting textures and flavors you can build a better salad. Contributor Russ Parsons talked with her and got the wondeful recipes for Cucumbers with Black Sesame Seeds and Sweet Lime Vinegar , Couscous with an Allium Mix and Quick Pickled Red Onions . Enjoy many of our other favorite salad recipes from our Splendid Table Pinterest page . Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob's Red Mill . Our friends at Bob’s Red Mill are all about combining seasonal vegetables with healthy whole grains like amaranth, buckwheat, bulgur, kamut and spelt. Check out their guide for building a better grain bowl – it includes several recipes and there’s even a guide that helps you chose the best grain for your recipe. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 14, 2018

Aug 3, 2018

Chef Jenn Louis joins Francis Lam with her latest work, The Book of Greens , to talk about the wide range of flavor and uses for greens in the kitchen. Sally Swift talks with Omar Allibhoy about making Spanish sauces to spice up your meals. Sally also asked Allibhoy about the secret to amazing Spanish paella. He was happy to share some advice, as well as a recipe and instructional video. Francis gets a lesson in harvesting and eating daylilies from writer and forager Hank Shaw, the mind behind the blog Hunter, Angler, Gardener, Cook. America's Test Kitchen teaches us about sonker, a silly-named, but seriously delicious treat made with stewed fruit and/or berries. Francis also talks with listeners about grilling fruit and making French onion soup in a slow cooker. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 25, 2017 (originally aired) August 3, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Jul 24, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our mini podcast where we share the interviews that inspired us, or just made us more curious eaters. In this Selects, we look at the global phenomenon of Thai rolled ice cream, also known as stir-fried ice cream. This style of ice cream is not simply pulled from frozen buckets by the scoop, instead its liquid base is poured onto a frozen pan and then chopped, mixed, spread and rolled right in front of you. Our contributor Melissa Clark talked with Pheng Vang, who owns two Thai rolled ice cream parlors called Sota Hot & Cold , to learn more about it. We also stopped by Sota Hot & Cold to capture the fast-paced action of making Thai rolled ice cream in a fun video. Watch the video on our story page . Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob's Red Mill . Broadcast dates for this episode: July 24, 2018

Jul 20, 2018

Host Francis Lam looks at one of the relatively unexplored cuisines -- Ghanaian -- with Zoe Adjonyoh, author of Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen . Doc Willoughby from America’s Test Kitchen shares some new thoughts on charcoal grilling. Contributor Joe Yonan has a guide to homemade ice cream with pastry chef Dana Cree; her new book is Hello, My Name is Ice Cream . Field reporter Daniella Cheslow takes us to a unique small game dinner party, where the dishes includes food and drink made with animals that were caught by trappers in the forests of upstate New York. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 21, 2017 (originally aired) July 20, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Jul 10, 2018

In the United States, many people choose ‘happy hour’ as a way to unwind after a hectic day at work. A routine that involves heading to a lively bar with pals, and ordering cheap drinks and food within a small window of time. However, in Italy this end of day ritual is called aperitivo , and no offense to all of the happy hour frolickers, but it tends to be a bit more civilized. Our contributor Shauna Sever spoke with Marisa Huff, the author of Aperitivo: The Cocktail Culture of Italy , to understand the spirit of aperitivo. Our presenting sponsor is Bob's Red Mill , provider of Organic Farro . It's got a great, chewy texture and nutty flavor, and it's perfect in salads, as the base for a dish, or in stews. Find more recipes at the Bob's Red Mill website. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 10, 2018

Jul 6, 2018

Host Francis Lam meets up with restaurateur and activist Andy Shallal to talk about how he makes choices, from the decor to the menu, to make a restaurant that appeals to both black and white diners. We meet Jorge Muñoz Zapata, aka The Angel of Queens; since 2004, he has been feeding people on the same corner in Queens every night, funded only by food donations and money from his own pocket. Step inside the glorious Peacock Room with Lee Glazer of the Smithsonian Institution to learn the story behind one of the world's most elegant and adorned dining rooms. And Lisa McManus of America’s Test Kitchen takes on picnic food with a review of the best in pie and cake carriers. Francis talks with listeners about how to cook with the outer leaves and stalks of vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage - and how to use the scraps of lemon - instead of composting them. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 7, 2017 (originally aired) March 30, 2018 (rebroadcast) July 6, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Jun 26, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our mini podcast where we share the interviews that inspired us or just made us better cooks. In this Selects, we visit with Steven Raichlen, the master of the grill and smoker, and author of many cookbooks including The Barbecue! Bible and Project Smoke . Most of us think of smokers as being almost exclusively used for cuts of meat like brisket, ribs, and pork shoulder. But, as Raichlen tells contributor Joe Yonan, there is an entire world of meatless uses for them: potatoes, eggs, cheese, even water and ice cream! Enjoy their conversation and try Raichlen's recipe for Double-Smoked Potatoes . Our presenting sponsor is Bob’s Red Mill . So many of our favorite vegetarian recipes (including Joe Yonan's Peasant’s Bowl ) call for beans. Bob's Red Mill has one of the finest selections of beans available. From black turtle to heritage orca and cranberry beans, there’s an abundance of choices. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 26, 2018

Jun 22, 2018

We have unexpected stories from the South when host Francis Lam talks to historian John T. Edge about the "back to the land" movement and migration of San Francisco hippies to the rural South, where they became farmers in the 1960-1970s. Edge is the author of The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South . Hanna Raskin, food editor and critic for The Post and Courier , collaborates with the Southern Foodways Alliance podcast Gravy to present a story about Indian immigrants who have found new lives, homes and kitchens in the increasing number of hotels and motels that they own across the southern U.S., and we get high on the hog with Tucker Shaw from Cook's Country when he tells about the tradition of South Carolina Smoked Fresh Ham. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 16, 2017 (originally aired) June 22, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Jun 14, 2018

As the world continues to cope with the emotional shock felt since learning last week of the death of Anthony Bourdain, we at The Splendid Table wanted to offer a tribute to Tony. We produced this special episode in which we hear from both host Francis Lam and retired host Lynne Rossetto Kasper, who'd interviewed Tony many times over the years. The show also features a special interview from our archives, from 2004, when Lynne interviewed Tony Bourdain alongside his friend and colleague Chef Thomas Keller. The show can be heard using the audio player above. See this page for full transcript. Below you'll also find a collection of our interviews with Tony. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 14, 2018

Jun 12, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our mini-podcast where we share the interviews that inspired us or just made us better cooks. A lot of people consider Philadelphia home of the cheesesteak. That is obviously not wrong, but there's an impressive vegan scene happening in the city as well in large part because of Kate Jacoby and Rich Landau. They're the owners of three restaurants in the city: Wiz Kid , V Street and Vedge – as well as Fancy Radish in Washington, DC. Host Francis Lam met up with the husband/wife chef team in the kitchen of Vedge where they talked about the ever-expanding world of vegan food. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob's Red Mill featuring nutritional yeast , a vegetarian dietary supplement with a pleasantly cheesy flavor. People typically use it in sauces and scramlbes, or just sprinkled over vegetable or popcorn. [Ed. note: Francis Lam also asked Jacoby and Landau about their three essential vegan dishes for the home cook. Hear them discuss recipes for Summer Corn Custard , Shiitake Dashi , and Chickpea "Tuna" Salad in our Key 3 segment .] Broadcast dates for this episode: June 12, 2018

May 29, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our mini-podcast where we feature great discussions about the joy of making and sharing good food. This episode of Selects features an appetizing conversation with The New York Times food writer and cookbook author Melissa Clark about cooking from the bounty of vegetables and herbs available in the springtime. She talks with Managing Producer Sally Swift about the recipes for three wonderful dishes: Green-Poached Eggs with Spinach and Chives , Crushed New Potatoes and Pea Salad with Mustard Seed Dressing , and Shaved Zucchini and Avocado Salad with Green Goddess Dressing . Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob's Red Mill featuring both Red and Golden Bulgur . Use their quick-cooking whole grain in Melissa Clark's bonus recipe for Bulgur "Pilaf" with Swiss Chard and Dried Apricots . Broadcast dates for this episode: May 29, 2018

May 25, 2018

Host Francis Lam pulls apart some common food myths with Doc Willoughby from America’s Test Kitchen. We learn about the Scandinavian idea of hygge and how this concept of coziness influences the region's food with Copenhagen chef and writer Trine Hahnemann. Contributor Melissa Clark talks to Desmond Tan and Kate Leahy about Burmese cuisine and the tea-eating culture of Myanmar. And Ole G. Mouritsen joins us to talk about an often overlooked element of cooking - mouthfeel . Francis also answers listener questions about roasting frozen vegetables and scaling down a recipe for super-sized gooey cinnamon rolls. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 2, 2017 (originally aired) May 25, 2018 (rebroadcast)

May 15, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our mini-podcast where we feature great discussions about the joy of making and sharing good food. This episode of Selects features a lovely conversation between the legendary Patti LaBelle and our contributor Shauna Sever. We all know Miss LaBelle is an iconic singer, but what you might not know is that she is nearly as passionate about cooking as she is about music. She found the kitchen to be a magical place ever since she was a small child, learning to cook and bake alongside her parents. As a well-traveled superstar, she now shares her culinary experience and knowledge with the world by way of a series of cookbooks and recipes including her world-famous sweet potato pie . Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill featuring Organic All-Purpose Flour , premium baking flour freshly milled from organic hard red wheat. You can use it in all kinds of baking goods: yeast breads, quick breads, biscuits, muffins, cookies, cakes and pie crust. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 15, 2018

May 11, 2018

Host Francis Lam talks to food historian Jessica Harris about her life among African-American icons in 1970s New York City, part of her new memoir My Soul Looks Back . We head into the kitchen of Talde with chef Dale Talde for another in our ongoing segment The Key 3 . America’s Test Kitchen’s Jack Bishop brings us the interesting results of a bagged popcorn taste test. And we look at "trash cooking" with Scraps, Wilt + Weeds cookbook authors Mads Refslund and Tama Matsuoka Wong. Plus, Francis answers listener questions about using garden-fresh vegetables to complement homemade pasta, and what it means when a sauce recipe calls for cooking "until the sauce breaks" and whether that's a good or bad thing. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 19, 2017 (originally aired) May 11, 2018 (rebroadcast)

May 1, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our mini podcast where we share the interviews that inspired us, taught us something new, or just helped make us better cooks. A few shows back we visited the taco historian Gustavo Arellano, author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America . And if you didn’t catch it, he came on basically to defend the honor of the flour tortilla . He also clarified that yes, flour tortillas are Mexican in origin. That conversation made us so hungry for authentic flour tortillas that we invited Gustavo back for a follow-up conversation. Think of it as a flour tortilla road trip. Visit our new Selects interview page to see a list of Gustavo’s flour tortilla picks and check our past conversations we’ve had with him. Now that you've got all things tortilla on your mind, check out our Corn Tortilla Recipe & Tutorial from Alex Stupak and Jordana Rothman. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill featuring Organic Masa Harina Corn Flour . Broadcast dates for this episode: May 1, 2018

Apr 17, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, where we pull together some of our favorite conversations that shine a light on the many cuisines found in the United States and around the world. In this Splendid Table Selects, we learn about a very special food city. In 2015, Tucson, Arizona, became the first U.S. city to be named a City of Gastronomy in the Creative Cities Network by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Contributor Von Diaz wanted to find out what makes Tucson such a unique food city, and what influences shaped the community there. She talked with Gary Nabhan , an educator, agricultural ecologist, and ethnobotanist who lives south of Tucson, near the U.S./Mexico border. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill for their support of this Splendid Table Selects podcast series. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 17, 2018

Apr 13, 2018

In this episode of The Splendid Table, host Francis Lam takes a look at what it means to feed your family. Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton, from the podcast Spilled Milk , muse about why we take what our kids will eat so very personally. We talk to Pableaux Johnson, a man who has been cooking red beans and rice in his house for guests every Monday night for more than 15 years. Self-confessed cork dork Bianca Bosker delivers a commentary on the family she found within the deeply-obsessed world of sommeliers. And David Leite joins us to discuss his struggles and triumphs with food and family from his new book, Notes on a Banana: A Memoir of Food, Love and Manic Depression . Francis also answers listener questions about using raw and cooked asparagus in the kitchen, and he gives suggestions on how to use saffron. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 21, 2017 (originally aired) April 13, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Apr 3, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, where we pull together some of our favorite converations that prove to be especially useful in the kitchen. In this Splendid Table Selects, we're featuring a new interview with Dan Souza, Editor-in-Chief of Cook's Illustrated for America's Test Kitchen. He and our Managing Producer Sally Swift talk about the importance of three sauces that are essential to Asian cuisine: oyster sauce, fish sauce, and hoisin sauce. They discuss how the sauces are made, used in cooking, and the winner of each sauce category in a recent taste test. Dan also shared a recipe with us for a Vegan "Fish Sauce." You can use your favorite oyster, fish or hoisin sauce on one (or more) of the many recipes we've linked below. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill for their support of this Splendid Table Selects podcast series. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 3, 2018

Mar 20, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, our spin-off podcast that highlights interviews and stories that we find particularly important to our larger discussions about food. This episode, we're focusing on fat. Fat is one of those ingredients that tends to get a pretty bad rap, but it really shouldn't. Fat is essentially responsible for the flavor, appearance and texture of many of the dishes we love to cook and eat. Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern defends fat. He says it’s not an evil word; it’s a vastly overlooked and underappreciated ingredient. He joined his friend, food writer Michael Ruhlman, for a conversation about their mutual love of fat. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill for their support of this Splendid Table Selects podcast series. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 20, 2018

Mar 9, 2018

Chef Amanda Cohen is an outspoken critic of food media and sexism in the food industry. She and Francis Lam discuss the changes that need to be made in the restaurant industry to order to get more women excited about and active long-term in professional kitchens. Food writer and journalist Hanna Raskin introduces the groundbreaking women who made American food writing before anyone called it "food writing," by way of the women's pages in popular newspapers. Correspondent Abigail Leonard takes us inside a Buddhist monastery in Japan to learn how Japanese monks are teaching a new generation of chefs to use seasonal ingredients – and zen principles – to elevate their cooking. When it comes to setting it and forgetting it, not all slow cookers can be trusted to get the job done correctly. Lisa McManus from America's Test Kitchen has the results of a recent equipment review. Plus, chef Daniel Patterson talks about his relationship with vegetables -- and meat -- in his vegetable-centric restaurant Coi. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 9, 2018

Mar 6, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects, where we pull together some of our favorite interviews -- from the past and present -- to showcase conversations that surprised us, illuminated something new in our world, or have proven to be especially useful in the kitchen. In this Selects, contributor Noelle Carter talks with Col. Chris Hadfield, an astronaut who was the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station and is the author of An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth . Hadfield has enjoyed sharing via YouTube , social media and speaking engagements all aspects of life in space, chief among them eating and handling food in zero gravity. Listen to their conversation and see videos of Hadfield cooking in space at his website . Check out dozens of shrimp recipes you can make here on Earth at The Splendid Table's Pinterest page . Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill for their support of this Splendid Table Selects podcast series. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 6, 2018

Feb 20, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects. This is where we pull together some of our favorite interviews -- from the past and present -- to showcase conversations that surprised us, illuminated something new in our world, or have proven to be especially useful in the kitchen. The first time that travel writer Tim Neville smelled cheese fondue, he did not even want to try it; he says the aroma was dreadful. But his first taste convinced him otherwise, and converted him into a lifelong fondue fanatic. The Splendid Table contributor David Leite talks with Neville about his early days of fondue discovery, learning from fondue masters in Switzerland, and the formula he believes will yield amazing fondue for anyone that follows the proper steps. Listen to their interview, watch our video , and read more fondue wisdom from Tim Neville by way of The Fondue Manifesto . Then you'll be ready to try Neville's suggested recipe for 007 Fondue . Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill for their support of this Splendid Table Selects podcast series. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 20, 2018

Feb 16, 2018

Francis Lam celebrates his first full episode as the new host of The Splendid Table with the return of The Key 3 and great guest interviews. Francis visits with historian Adrian Miller, who shares stories of the influence and support that African-Americans have provided throughout American history by way of the White House kitchen. His new book is The President's Kitchen Cabinet . Pho may seem like an ancient or long-standing traditional dish from Vietnam, but that's not the case at all. Pho is actually a fairly recent dish, inspired by the cross-section of both Vietnamese and French cultures. Andrea Nguyen, author of The Pho Cookbook , brings her experience and insight on the dish to the show. For The Key 3, Francis visits chef Amanda Cohen at her NYC restaurant Dirt Candy to learn about her must-make dishes: leftovers sandwich, risotto, and her own Chickpea Tomato and Rosemary Soup. Plus, America's Test Kitchen discovers a treasure trove of premium extra virgin olive oil, and are all too happy to share their findings. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 10, 2017 (originally aired) February 16, 2018 (rebroadcast)

Feb 6, 2018

Welcome to Splendid Table Selects . This is where we pull together some of our favorite interviews -- from the past and present -- to showcase conversations that surprised us, illuminated something new in our world, or have proven to be especially useful in the kitchen. In this Selects , we talk with Michael Cimarusti, a chef considered to be the king of Southern California seafood for the last 20-plus years. He is a chef and seafood market proprietor who thinks deeply about fish; he is also willing to share some unusual observations for the home cook. Our contributor Russ Parsons and Chef Cimarusti got together in Los Angeles to talk about techniques for cooking different fish, supporting dock-to-dish sustainability, and the key elements to a perfect clam chowder. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Bob’s Red Mill for their support of this Splendid Table Selects podcast series. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 6, 2018

Jan 26, 2018

For almost 30 years, Jimi Yui has designed kitchens for chefs like Eric Ripert and Masaharu Morimoto. He tells Francis Lam about one of the most important tools to successful designing -- knowing how to listen. Writer and reporter Lisa Napoli has been obsessed with the lives of Ray and Joan Kroc, and how the couple created one of the world's most recognizable restaurant brands. Contributor Russ Parsons learns more about the famous power couple. Chef Marcus Samuelsson wants you to expand your pantry and palate beyond European-American food, and embrace a larger world of flavors. He has a few suggestions for the home chef. America's Test Kitchen puts stovetop tea kettles to the test. Lisa McManus joins us to talk about what to look for in a good kettle, and the winner of their equipment review. Olia Hercules shares her passion for cooking with the flavors of the Ukraine. Megan Krigbaum, senior wine editor at Food & Wine, talks about training your palate to taste for tannin, sweetness and oak in wine. And The Washington Post's Bonnie Benwick tracks down an authentic recipe for toum, the otherworldly garlic paste from Lebanon. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 26, 2018

Jan 5, 2018

Host Francis Lam talks with Azalina Eusope, a fifth-generation street vendor from Malaysia setting the San Francisco food scene on fire. Vegetarian food writer and filmmaker Anna Thomas explains why colorful, nutrient-rich green soups are the perfect antidote for the wintertime blues. Bridget Lancaster, host of America’s Test Kitchen, has been investigating sourdough starters in her kitchen and provides us with a primer. Contributor and New York Times columnist Melissa Clark talks to Elaine Khosrova about her fascinating book, Butter, A Rich History . Ann Taylor Pittman, food editor at Cooking Light magazine, makes the journey her mother's homeland of Korea. And we ask beer expert Greg Engert to break down the main flavor profiles of craft beer. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 5, 2018

Dec 29, 2017

It's the end of an era here at The Splendid Table as we say goodbye to our marvelous host and wonderful friend Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Lynne is retiring after more than 22 years hosting our show, and this episode is an homage to her. Recorded during a live farewell event at The Fitzgerald Theater in her hometown of Saint Paul, Minnesota, "Lynne's Goodbye" features Lynne, Francis Lam and Managing Producer Sally Swift. The three take a look back at Lynne's fifty-plus years of curious eating, writing, teaching, traveling, and sharing her life's work and passion with millions of people around the world. You will hear a bit of a roast, some of Lynne's favorite stories from The Splendid Table, and a touching tribute to Lynne from our new host, Francis Lam. Share your favorite Lynne memories, stories, or just say "bon voyage" on social media using #LynneLove. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 29, 2017

Dec 22, 2017

The Splendid Table partners with America's Test Kitchen for a holiday special to help with the menu, drink list, and conversation at your party. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 19, 2016 (originally aired) December 22, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Dec 15, 2017

J. Kenji López-Alt (Serious Eats, The Food Lab ) takes us around the world in search of unique breakfasts. Molly Birnbaum and Dan Souza from America's Test Kitchen look at the science and skill of using bitterness in your cooking. Food journalist and matriarch Betty Fussell shares insight from her illustrious career in Eat, Live, Love, Die . Field reporter Shaina Shealy looks at the tradition and turmoil that comes with olive harvest season in the West Bank. Dan Zigmond finds the middle way to health and happiness by following Buddha's Diet . Broadcast dates for this episode: January 13, 2017 (originally aired) December 15, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Dec 1, 2017

This week, we meet Linnea Burnham, a woman who travels for cheese and records her adventures in her blog Journeys of a Cheese Girl. Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly introduces us to the wines of Verona, Italy, which are perfect for holiday sipping. Traditional rye bread is on the rise worldwide; we go deep into the topic with Stanley Ginsberg author of The Rye Baker. And America’s Test Kitchen hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison bring us some fresh thoughts on what to roast in the oven. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 16, 2016 (originally aired) December 1, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Nov 24, 2017

Spice master Lior Lev Sercarz introduces three exotic spices. Molly Birnbaum from America's Test Kitchen explains the secret behind perfect pineapple rolls. Dorie Greenspan promotes world peace through cookies. Fig biologist Mike Shanahan talks about the unique relationship between wasps and figs around the world. And SAVEUR's Leslie Pariseau takes us to Norway for a look at the importance of dried cod. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 2, 2016 (originally aired) November 24, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Nov 23, 2017

Lynne Rossetto Kasper and Francis Lam cohost our Thanksgiving 2017 call-in show -- Lynne's last Turkey Confidential before retiring at the end of 2017. Lynne and Francis take calls and are joined by special guests -- chefs/restaurateurs Lidia Bastianich and Marcus Samuelsson , comedian/actor Amy Sedaris from At Home with Amy Sedaris , and Dan Souza of America's Test Kitchen . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 23, 2017

Nov 10, 2017

Rockstar chef Anthony Bourdain talks about calming the chaos of a holiday kitchen. Lynne Rossetto Kasper talks with Vivian Howard about her family connection to sweet potatoes. Contributor Jennie Cecil Moore visits Minnesota for a wild rice harvest and look at efforts to preserve the native grain. Plus, Tucker Shaw from America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country joins us with the recipe for an amazing Thanksgiving dessert - Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Pie. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 11, 2016 (originally aired) November 10, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Oct 27, 2017

Marcus Samuelsson takes Melissa Clark on a personalized tour of Harlem, the neighborhood he has called home for over a decade. Charlotte Druckman gives Melanie Dunea the secret to cast-iron baking, Robert Simonson tells Joe Yonan the story behind the craft cocktail revival, and Beth Dooley shares what inspired her food-writing career with Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Plus, Sally Swift talks with Dan Souza from America's Test Kitchen about how to make perfect crisp-tender restaurant-style Brussels sprouts at home. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 28, 2016 (originally aired) October 27, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Oct 13, 2017

Apple breeder David Bedford comes in from the orchard to let Lynne Rossetto Kasper sample the latest apple flavors, and Molly Birnbaum from America's Test Kitchen helps Sally Swift with the science behind a mushroom's durability. Also, David Leite chats with Molly Yeh about her new cookbook and her journey from Juilliard to a rural Minnesota farm, Von Diaz talks with Tunde Wey about his Blackness in America dinners, and Russ Parsons looks at the "artisanal" food and drink boom with Patric Kuh. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 14, 2016 (originally aired) October 13, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Oct 3, 2017

Francis Lam recently visited Chef King Phojanakong in the home kitchen of King's mother, Emma, for our Filipino Food episode. The three of them were featured in the episode making the traditional Filipino sour stew, Seafood Sinigang . Afterwards, Francis and King continued their kitchen conversation with a lesson on making another popular comfort food of the Philippines, pancit canton . There are many variations on this dish of stir-fried noodles. Here, King includes sliced chicken breast and Chinese sausage. Listen to audio of Francis and King's conversation, then try your own hand at this wonderful dish with King's recipe for Pancit Canton with Chicken and Sausage . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 3, 2017

Sep 29, 2017

Paul Freedman gives Lynne Rossetto Kasper the names of the ten restaurants that changed America. Lynne also talks with Melanie Dunea about the latter's conversation with Sylvia Weinstock, who is still making artisan cakes at 87 years old. In addition, Noelle Carter chats with author Michelle McKenzie about a unique use for fig leaves, David Leite gets the lowdown on turmeric from Julie Sahni. And Bridget Lancaster, host of America's Test Kitchen, introduces what may be your new favorite grill recipe - Grilled Lamb-Stuffed Pitas! Broadcast dates for this episode: September 30, 2016 (originally aired) September 29, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Sep 15, 2017

The Perennial Plate is back, and Daniel Klein tells Lynne Rossetto Kasper about the season-focused concept of their fourth season. Also back is Jekka McVicar, who gives Lynne a history lesson on sage. In addition, Rachel Khoo opens up her notebook for Shauna Sever, Ronni Lundy shares the story of Appalachian salt with Von Diaz. Plus, Jennifer Cecil Moore on the Gravenstein apple's comeback in Sonoma County. And America's Test Kitchen introduces us to milk punch, the early American cocktail now seeing a modern revival. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 16, 2016 (originally aired) September 15, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Sep 1, 2017

Host Francis Lam chats with Osayi Endolyn about her introduction to Hoppin' John, and how it led her to explore both her personal background and the influence of African cuisine on the American South. Later, he discusses the intricacies of preparing chicken with Chef Jacques Pépin and building the Impossible Burger with Kurt Soller from Bon Appétit . Also, Melissa Clark talks with the Sporkful's Dan Pashman about his interview with the Greensboro Four's Joseph McNeil. And for dessert, Tucker Shaw from Cook's Country has the sweet secret to perfecting New Jersey Crumb Buns. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 2, 2016 (originally aired) February 17, 2017 (rebroadcast) September 1, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Aug 18, 2017

Zhug, a Yemenite hot sauce, might be the next Sriracha. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt tells Lynne Rossetto Kasper all about it and the simple tools you need to make it. Anya Fernald swears by those same tools in her kitchen, and she chats with Russ Parsons about them and her rules for hosting a good party. In addition, Molly Birnbaum from America's Test Kitchen goes to college for frozen yogurt, Robin Ha draws a Korean cookbook, and Taste of Home's Mark Hagen has some ideas on what you can do with all that zucchini. Plus, artist Kiko Denzer shows Lynne how to carve a spoon. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 19, 2016 (originally aired) August 18, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Aug 4, 2017

Polar explorer and adventurer Ann Bancroft's latest journey took her to the Ganges River in search of fresh water. She tells Lynne Rossetto Kasper all about it. Plus, Sabrina Ghayour chats with Russ Parsons about simplifying Persian and Middle Eastern cooking traditions, Holly De Ruyter shares the history of Wisconsin supper clubs with Shauna Sever, and No. 7 Sub's Tyler Kord stands up for vegetables in sandwiches. In addition, Jekka McVicar gives us the lowdown on celery leaf, and America's Test Kitchen reviews portion scoops (they're for more than just ice cream). Broadcast dates for this episode: August 5, 2016 (originally aired) August 4, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Aug 1, 2017

In an extended interview with host Francis Lam, chef Zoe Adjonyoh recalls her childhood fascination with the food from her father's home country - Ghana. She and Francis also discuss her personal travels to the West African nation in search of more experience with the methods and unique ingredients used in Ghanaian cuisine, and how it all comes together in her debut cookbook Zoe's Ghana Kitchen . Hear more from their interview at our story page for " Aromatic, wholesome African cuisine inside Zoe's Ghana kitchen ." Try Zoe's recipes for Shito (Hot Pepper Sauce) , Chalé Sauce , Peanut Sauce , and Yam & Plantain Peanut Curry . Broadcast dates for this episode: August 1, 2017

Jul 28, 2017

Magnus Nilsson wrote what may be the definitive book on Nordic cooking, and he tells guest host Melissa Clark that there's more to it than pickled herring. Melissa also talks with John Wurdeman about preserving an 8,000-year-old Georgian wine tradition. Tucker Shaw, from America's Test Kitchen, gives the recipe for making perfect steak frites at home. And managing producer Sally Swift gets the lowdown on tahini from Adeena Sussman. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 22, 2016 (originally aired) July 28, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Jul 14, 2017

Krishnendu Ray talks with Von Diaz about the history of immigrant foods and their (eventual) acceptance in America. In addition, Molly Birnbaum from America's Test Kitchen examines the challenges of eggs, Steve Sando tells Lynne Rossetto Kasper about what it's like being an heirloom bean entrepreneur, and Marisa Huff explains northern Italy's "aperitivo" time to Shauna Sever. Plus, "Queen of Herbs" Jekka McVicar's ode to rosemary. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 15, 2016 (originally aired) July 14, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Jun 30, 2017

This week it’s a celebration of the Fourth of July with a collection of classic interviews. We listen to an interview with Julia Child from our first national broadcast 20 years ago, Mario Batali shares the Italian way with vegetables and Sally Schneider of Improvised Life joins us with a primer in cooking with fresh cherries. Mediterranean food scholar Claudia Roden brings us ideas for exceptional grilling from the Middle East, wine expert Joshua Wesson pairs wine with sweet corn and TeaSource’s Bill Waddington explains how to make iced tea using the cold-brew method. When it comes to barbecue sauce, Kansas City-style sauces have become the national norm. America’s Test Kitchen reveals the results of a bottled sauce taste test and shares off-kilter, but surprisingly delicious, uses for barbecue sauce at your next party. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 3, 2015 (originally aired) June 30, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Jun 23, 2017

Lynne Rossetto Kasper chats with Caroline Eden and Eleanor Ford about their new book, Samarkand , a collection of essays, photos, and recipes from central Asia. Culinary historian Michael Twitty tells Joe Yonan about his deeply personal look at the African-American/Southern food tradition in The Cooking Gene , and Molly Birnbaum from America's Test Kitchen checks in with Sally Swift about the very best part of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 24, 2016 (originally aired) June 23, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Jun 20, 2017

In an extended conversation with host Francis Lam, Southern food historian John T. Edge ( The Potlikker Papers ) discusses the different influences that two southern icons, Colonel Harland Sanders and Mahalia Jackson, had on the popular fast food of the region – fried chicken. Read more about Mahalia Jackson’s fried chicken legacy at Southern Foodways Alliance website. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 20, 2017

Jun 9, 2017

Host Francis Lam talks to Will Guidara about what defines great service, Joe Yonan finds meatless smoking options with Project Smoke author Steve Raichlen, and Corey Lee tells Francis about his new "covers" restaurant. Plus, Melissa Clark gets a refresher on low-alcohol summer drinks from Spritz co-author Talia Baiocchi. And Lisa McManus from America's Test Kitchen talks about their recent review of espresso machines; she tells us about the winners and gives some advice for marking the perfect espresso drink at home. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 27, 2016 (originally aired) June 9, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Jun 6, 2017

Every once in a while, we like to share something extra with our fans and listeners. Our friend at Bon Appétit , Adam Rapoport, recently interviewed host Francis Lam for the Bon Appétit Foodcast podcast. Adam and Francis talk about Francis's early experiences with his new host duties at The Splendid Table, the difficulty of putting words to the page, eating Chrissy Teigen's scalloped potatoes, and how he hosts friends at home. Plus, some football talk for good measure. We hope you enjoy learning a bit more about Francis and why we're so happy to have him hosting The Splendid Table. You can subscribe to Bon Appétit's Foodcast podcast on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , or your favorite podcast service. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 6, 2017

May 26, 2017

This week we talk to hunger activist Robert Egger of L.A. Kitchen about his work feeding seniors, one of the fastest growing underfed populations. Molly Birnbaum, executive editor of Cook's Science at America’s Test Kitchen, is back with her monthly check-in. This time it’s goat's versus cow's milk. Plus Spring chef Skye Gyngell chats with contributor Noelle Carter about seasonal cooking, Taste of Home's Mark Hagen explains rhubarb and we visit the shop True Treats Candy with Susan Benjamin, author of Sweet as Sin . Broadcast dates for this episode: May 13, 2016 (originally aired) May 26, 2017 (rebroadcast)

May 12, 2017

This week we talk to chef Lenny Russo about the realities of committing to local and sustainable in a Midwestern restaurant. He is the author of Heartland . Tucker Shaw of Cook's Science shares the glamourous origin of fettuccine Alfredo in the U.S. and the secret to perfecting the dish at home. We look into the heart of Basque cooking with Alexandra Raij, co-author of The Basque Book , and we get a lesson in how to make nut milks with Dina Cheney, author of The New Milks . Plus, we hear about restaurant regulars and Paris' meat vending machines. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 29, 2016 (originally aired) May 12, 2017 (rebroadcast)

May 5, 2017

Samin Nosrat is the author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat . Host Francis Lam recently interviewed her for Episode 630: Recipes - the Good, the Bad & the Ugly . [Ed. Note: find their interview here .] Francis had such a good time talking with Samin that their conversation ended up going long while talking about acid balance, and it was edited out of the main episode. Luckily for you, we set it aside for a bonus podcast. In this Splendid Table Sides segment, Nosrat talks about one of her favorite dishes Pasta alle Vongole (Pasta with Clams) , and how she makes it with a technique of layering in wine, lemon, and different acids. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 5, 2017

Apr 28, 2017

Chris Schonberger, editor in chief of First We Feast, joins us with an insider’s view of the problems surrounding modern food journalism. We learn how the "Vietnamese Madonna" opened a California sandwich shop, and we look at the newest rage in greens -- sea greens -- with Barton Seaver, author of Superfood Seagreens . America's Test Kitchen shares the technique for making perfect, super-fluffy baked potatoes. Plus Lucky Peach's Chris Ying explains how to cook sausage, and Floyd Cardoz shares a curry perfect for weeknights. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 15, 2016 (originally aired) April 28, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Apr 14, 2017

Guest host David Leite talks to Dr. Drew Ramsey about the connection between food and mental health, journalist Lisa Morehouse reports on Chinese food at the Mexican border, and we dig into the freshly fermented gherkins, dill and fragrant sunflower oil of Olia Hercules' childhood in Ukraine. Her new book is Mamushka . America's Test Kitchen doubles the crunch with North Carolina Dipped Fried Chicken. Plus, why musician Kelis Rogers, author of My Life on a Plate , attended culinary school. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 11, 2016 (originally aired) April 14, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Apr 12, 2017

This Splendid Table Sides bonus podcast features an extended interview with Shane Mitchell, author of Far Afield . Contributor Shauna Sever talks with Mitchell about her global travels with photographer James Fisher to document stories of hospitality for the book. The discussion includes more details of their visit to a refugee camp known as The Jungle in Calais, France. Shane Mitchell also gave us her recipe for Mullah Robe , a lamb and yogurt stew inspired by a dish made for her in The Jungle by a Sudanese refugee named Rasha. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 12, 2017

Mar 31, 2017

Mexican chef Enrique Olvera joins us this week with a conversation about modern Mexican food. His new book is Mexico from the Inside Out . Melissa Clark talks to Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard, authors of Koreatown: A Cookbook , and Molly Birnbaum, executive editor of Cook’s Science at America’s Test Kitchen, gives us a primer on scallops. Plus Gary Nabhan explains Tucson's new UNESCO designation: City of Gastronomy. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 1, 2016 (originally aired) March 31, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Mar 24, 2017

What do we talk about when we talk about food? We talk about life, the fuel that keeps us alive and the spirit that makes our cultures live and breathe. We talk about what we want, what we long for, or sometimes, just what we need to get by. In this episode: conversations about the appetites of the legendary writer Jim Harrison, about the women who made American food writing before anyone called it "food writing," a look at Buddhist cooking in Japan, and with a brilliant musician on the complex ways food and music affect us. Plus, five keys to making perfect pasta! Broadcast dates for this episode: March 24, 2017

Mar 17, 2017

We talk to Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein about her intriguing book, The Dirt Cure . Molly Birnbaum, executive editor of Cook’s Science at America’s Test Kitchen, explains why lamb tastes like lamb, and Bee Wilson has come to believe that changing what we like to eat is the real key to tackling the obesity crisis. Her book is First Bite . Plus Katie Parla, co-author of Tasting Rome , on Rome's changing cuisine and The Sporkful's Dan Pashman on dining out in a wheelchair. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 18, 2016 (originally aired) March 17, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Mar 3, 2017

Managing Producer Sally Swift guest hosts this week’s show. Nopi's Yotam Ottolenghi explains his latest cookbook. Food critic Tom Sietsema of the Washington Post talks about selecting the top 10 food cities in the U.S. We get a primer in making yogurt with Cheryl Sternman Rule, author of Yogurt Culture . Lynne talks with rapper/poet Dessa about taking her food convictions with her on the road. America's Test Kitchen's Jack Bishop is back with the results from a vegan mayonnaise tasting. Plus, 20 techniques that we've learned from guests that we still use in the kitchen today. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 19, 2016 (originally aired) March 3, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Feb 24, 2017

Writer Rowan Jacobsen goes deep undercover to discover the otherworldly powers of tea while visiting a group of tea connoisseurs in Montreal. Longtime Hawaii resident and The Poke Cookbook author Martha Cheng discusses the history and evolution of her state's classic raw fish salad dish. Chef and Food Network host Simon Majumdar decides to become an American citizen, but not before visiting every state in the union to learn more about the people who make our country's food heritage so rich. He tells us about his many adventures and his book inspired by the journey Fed, White, and Blue . Plus, America Test Kitchen reviews a full line-up of muffin tins to fine the perfect one for your kitchen. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 24, 2017

Feb 10, 2017

Lynne Rossetto Kasper shares her retirement announcement with The Splendid Table listeners and welcomes new show host Francis Lam. Writer Lisa Napoli investigates Ray and Joan Kroc, the power couple behind the beginning of the McDonald's empire. Daniel Klein and Mirra Fine take their wonderful online food show The Perennial Plate to Ireland, where they learn about turf-smoked salmon and find themselves in unique situations with chef Katie Sanderson. Tucker Shaw from America's Test Kitchen shares his team's tips for keeping your sink, sponges and refrigerator safe and sanitary. Plus, YouTube sensation Hannah Hart on how she unexpectedly created a online community with My Drunk Kitchen. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 10, 2017

Feb 3, 2017

Guest host Melissa Clark of The New York Times heads up a big show this week when we launch a new monthly partnership with America’s Test Kitchen. The premise? Good cooks are not born, they are made. Molly Birnbaum, executive editor of Cook’s Science at America’s Test Kitchen, gives us our first lesson: how to cut an onion. Grocery stores are full of choices, or are they? Journalist Simran Sethi, author of Bread, Wine and Chocolate: The Slow Loss of Foods We Love , weighs in. Matt Goulding of Roads & Kingdoms takes us deep into Japan’s food culture with his new book, Rice, Noodle, Fish . Plus Alex Stupak, author of Tacos , explains how to make tortillas at home, Sam Seneviratne, author of The New Sugar and Spice , talks spices, and Lynne Rossetto Kasper tastes six brands of apple cider vinegar. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 5, 2016 (originally aired) February 3, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Jan 27, 2017

There is a wonderful wide world of potatoes out there, and nearly limitless ways to cook with them. Ragavhan Iyer explores them all in his new book Smashed, Mashed, Boiled, and Baked - and Fried Too! Food writer Joe Yonan considers the hippest, new meat substitute - jackfruit - and says cooking with it doesn't come without difficulties. Although some home chefs are intimidated by sourdough starters, America's Test Kitchen's Bridget Lancaster says making one is as simple as caring for a goldfish. She invites us into her kitchen for a quick lesson. Former Culture editor Elaine Khosrova shares with us the rich history of butter. And Andrea Cherng remembers growing up in a restaurant family and talks about the importance of both Chinese and American culture to her Panda Express chain. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 27, 2017

Jan 20, 2017

What should we expect from the people who sell us food? We get an opinion from cheesemonger and food retailer Steve Jenkins. Tucker Shaw of Cook's Science reveals some new tips and tricks from America's Test Kitchen. Contributor Von Diaz talks to chef Justin Warner about his theories on flavor pairings. He is author of The Laws of Cooking , which includes the law of peanut butter and jelly and the law of gin and tonic. Walden Hill's Jennifer Milikowsky explains why she brought the European tradition of acorn-finished pork to the U.S., and Gordon Edgar, author of Cheddar , shares the cheese's history. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 22, 2016 (originally aired) January 20, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Jan 6, 2017

This week we’re talking to Indian food authority Madhur Jaffrey about her latest book, Vegetarian India . We're going inside the Middle Eastern pantry with Doc Willoughby from America's Test Kitchen. Contributor David Leite interviews journalist Tim Neville about his trip to the Swiss Alps to immerse himself in the art of fondue. Noelle Carter meets up with Toni Tipton-Martin, author of The Jemima Code , and Joe Yonan speaks with chef Tal Ronnen, author of Crossroads , about vegan cooking. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 8, 2016 (originally aired) January 6, 2017 (rebroadcast)

Dec 30, 2016

This week, we learn what it takes to be a cheesemonger with Steve Jones, proprietor of Cheese Bar in Portland, Ore. We're also looking at willpower with John Tierney, co-author of Willpower, Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength . And Jane and Michael Stern are breakfasting at Green Salmon in Yachats, Ore. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 21, 2012 (originally aired) January 19, 2013 (rebroadcast) December 30, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Dec 23, 2016

Britain’s Nigella Lawson joins us with her deeply personal book, Simply Nigella . The Sterns have found first-rate chocolate at L.A. Burdick in Walpole, New Hampshire, and famed Spanish chef Ferran Adrià joins us with a conversation recorded at the "Notes on Creativity" exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Zahav's Michael Solomonov talks about Israeli cuisine, and wine writer Karen MacNeil shares her port picks. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 18, 2015 (originally aired) December 23, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Dec 9, 2016

We have an interview with a legendary iconoclast, South American chef Francis Mallmann, from our 20th anniversary celebration at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. His latest book is Mallmann on Fire . We hear about some off-the-beaten-track Chinese cooking techniques from Kian Lam Kho, author of Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees . We learn about alternatives to homemade stock with Susan Volland, author of Mastering Sauces . And Hartwood's Eric Werner talks about his restaurant, which is located in Tulum, Mexico. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 4, 2015 (originally aired) December 9, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Nov 25, 2016

This week we talk to London’s culinary sensations Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi about their new book, Ottolenghi: The Cookbook , we look at honey varietals with Marina Marchese, author of The Honey Connoisseur, and Melissa Clark talks to Improvised Life’s Sally Schneider about gifts for the cook in your life. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 6, 2013 (originally aired) December 12, 2014 (rebroadcast) November 25, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Nov 24, 2016

The Splendid Table presented Turkey Confidential 2016, our annual live Thanksgiving call-in show. Host Lynne Rossetto Kasper came to the rescue of Thanksgiving cooks, kitchen helpers, and dinner guests alike on the biggest cooking day of the year. This year, Lynne will field listeners' questions with the help of America's Test Kitchen co-host Bridget Lancaster , Mario Batali , Francis Lam , Melissa Clark , and A Prairie Home Companion's Chris Thile . Our friends at America's Test Kitchen also pulled together a complete Thanksgiving Celebration Menu for The Splendid Table listeners to make Thanksgiving even easier. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 24, 2016

Nov 18, 2016

Indian chef Vikas Khanna joins us with a lesson in humility, gratitude and a vegetarian take on the Thanksgiving feast. His latest book is Indian Harvest . Australia's Donna Hay brings us inspiration for updating our Thanksgiving side dishes. Bon Appetit's editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport has tips for being a good guest, and Jane and Michael Stern of Roadfood.com weigh in on the stuffing-versus-dressing debate. Plus Aubry and Kale Walch, co-owners of Minneapolis-based The Herbivorous Butcher, explain how they make their line of meat- and cheese-like products that are vegan. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 20, 2015 (originally aired) November 18, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Nov 16, 2016

In addition to our regular episodes, we occasionally offer Splendid Table Sides - extended interviews and other bonus cuts that don’t make it into the broadcast show. For this Side, Anthony Bourdain joins Lynne Rossetto Kasper talk about his new book, Appetites , the stress of cooking for five people versus 500, making Spam musubi for his daughter's school lunch, and his Oval Office-approved opinion on the matter of ketchup on a hot dog. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 16, 2016

Nov 4, 2016

We look at the bitters craze with Mark Bitterman, author of Bitterman’s Field Guide to Bitters and Amari . Blogger Alana Chernila joins us with her new book, The Homemade Kitchen . Alan Muskat explains his forage-to-table tours, while the Sterns visit The Cupboard Restaurant in Memphis. And in honor of the show's 20th anniversary, we revisit a piece with journalist Anna Badkhen, author of Peace Meals . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 6, 2015 (originally aired) November 4, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Oct 21, 2016

Ruth Reichl joins us with the backstory of her latest book, My Kitchen Year , and we talk to Emeril Lagasse about the recipes he finds essential. His latest book is Essential Emeril . Chef Lidia Bastianich shares what she cooked for the pope, and Jane and Michael Stern are at the Garnet Café in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 9, 2015 (originally aired) October 21, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Oct 7, 2016

This week we have a conversation between Michael Ruhlman, author of The Book of Schmaltz, and celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern about cooking with fat, the Sterns join us with their take on the best regional American pizza, Bon Appétit’s Adam Rapoport teaches us a simplified duck confit recipe, and travel and food writer Anya Von Bremzen talks about her memoir, Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 4, 2013 (originally aired) October 10, 2014 (rebroadcast) October 7, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Sep 23, 2016

It’s Serious Eats’ science superstar J. Kenji Lopez-Alt with his new book, The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science . Mary Karr, author of The Art of Memoir , talks about the role of smell and taste in memory. Musician Sammy Hagar, author of Are We Having Any Fun Yet? , compares cooking to writing a song. James Nienhuis, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, explains what paintings show about the history of vegetable domestication. Jane and Michael Stern report on the High Desert Market Café in Bisbee, Arizona. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 25, 2015 (originally aired) September 23, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Sep 9, 2016

It’s a conversation with Craig LeHoullier, author of Epic Tomatoes: How to Select and Grow the Best Varieties of All Time . We talk to Nicole Bermensolo about her book , Kyotofu: Uniquely Japanese Desserts , and we get kitchen design and philosophy from Gabrielle Stanley Blair, creator of the blog and book Design Mom . Cara Nicoletti, author of Voracious , shares dishes from her favorite novels, while Andrew Moore, author of Pawpaw , explains the forgotten fruit. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 11, 2015 (originally aired) September 9, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Aug 26, 2016

This week we talk to chef Pierre Thiam about his new book on modern Senegalese cuisine, Senegal , and Melanie Dunea, author of My Last Supper , explains the art of capturing chefs on film. Writer Elissa Altman is having a difficult time feeding her aging mother, and the Sterns seek out the best pimiento burgers. We also revisit an old segment with award-winning chef Daniel Patterson, who tells us what tools a cook really needs. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 28, 2015 (originally aired) August 26, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Aug 12, 2016

This week we talk to Leanne Brown, author of Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day . Wendy Suzuki, author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life , shares recent evidence that you can benefit your brain by giving it a smell and taste workout. In his latest project, “To Live and Dine in L.A.,” Josh Kun looked at a collection of over 9,000 menus dating back to 1875. And Cathy Erway, author of The Food of Taiwan , shares the distinctive tastes of Taiwanese cuisine. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 14, 2015 (originally aired) August 12, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Jul 29, 2016

We talk to Darra Goldstein, editor of The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets ; we meet Douglas Quint, one of the founders of New York City's Big Gay Ice Cream Truck; and we learn the simple art of Italian dumplings with chef Jenn Louis, author of Pasta By Hand . Keith Wilson, curator of the exhibit "Ancient Chinese Jades and Bronzes" at the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., explains ancient Chinese wine vessels. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 31, 2015 (originally aired) July 29, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Jul 8, 2016

Will Allen tells us how he feeds 10,000 people a year from a three-acre farm in the poorest part of Milwaukee. We talk to Amy Bentley, author of Inventing Baby Food . Adam Leith Gollner explored Abruzzo, Italy, which he says is "hidden in plain sight," and Barbara Mazur discovered The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook in the rare book room at YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The Sterns share their soul food picks -- in Orlando, Florida. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 17, 2015 (originally aired) July 8, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Jul 1, 2016

We're in the New York City kitchen of legendary chef Daniel Boulud for another installment of The Key 3 . David Tanis tries to convince us to eat seaweed, and we play Stump the Cook with Frank DeCaro, author of The Dead Celebrity Cookbook . Broadcast dates for this episode: June 23, 2012 (originally aired) June 15, 2013 (rebroadcast) July 1, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Jun 17, 2016

This week Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, and student Chanson Goodson tell us why the Dallas school converted its football field into a garden. Contributor Noelle Carter looks at the world of sake making with sake brewer Gordon Heady. Contributor Melissa Clark talks to food critic Robert Sietsema about his new book, New York in a Dozen Dishes . Freelance journalist Jason Strother takes us to a restaurant serving Mexican-Korean food in Seoul. And in celebration of The Splendid Table’s 20th anniversary, we revisit an interview with Paul Greenberg, author of Four Fish , about the history and health of the four species of fish that dominate our menus. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 19, 2015 (originally aired) June 17, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Jun 10, 2016

Guest host David Leite talks to Augusten Burroughs about the latter's new memoir, Noelle Carter explores the food of Lima with Virgilio Martinez, and Shauna Sever discusses Italy's history of food preservation with Domenica Marchetti. Plus, David builds the perfect pie crust with Art of the Pie 's Kate McDermott, and Lynne Rossetto Kasper checks in with Jekka McVicar on the wonders of lemon balm. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 10, 2016

Jun 3, 2016

This week we hear about the eating strategies of the world’s healthiest people with Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People . We look at the past, present and future of the most popular fruit, the banana, with Nicole Vitello, president of Equal Exchange Bananas. Chef Rick Bayless gives us a lesson in the Mexican way with vegetables. His latest book is More Mexican Everyday . Nongkran Daks, author of Nong's Thai Kitchen , shares how to make curry paste at home, and research scientist Heidi Appel says plants can hear when they are being eaten. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 5, 2015 (originally aired) June 3, 2016 (rebroadcast)

May 20, 2016

Brian Wansink, author of Slim by Design , shares the latest findings on why we eat what we do, beer expert Greg Engert gives us a taste of the delicious world of spontaneous fermentation and Maryann Tebben joins us to talk about her book, Sauces: A Global History . Carla Seidl visits the mill Carolina Ground, and Richard Wrangham, author of Catching Fire , explains the role cooking played in the evolution of humans. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 22, 2015 (originally aired) May 20, 2016 (rebroadcast)

May 6, 2016

Journalist Barry Estabrook exposed the dark side of Florida’s tomato crop in his best-selling book Tomatoland . He now takes on the pork industry with his latest book, Pig Tales . We get exuberant and professional help with our picnics from Jen Stevenson, a member of The Portland Picnic Society and co-author of the book The Picnic . Robyn Lea, author of Dinner with Jackson Pollock , shares how she discovered Jackson Pollock's recipes, and Shauna Sever, author of Real Sweet , has alternatives to refined sugar. The Sterns are at Honey from the Rock Café in Augusta, Georgia. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 8, 2015 (originally aired) May 6, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Apr 22, 2016

This week we talk to David Gelb, creator of the Netflix series Chef's Table. We get indoor gardening advice from Elizabeth Millard, author of Indoor Kitchen Gardening . Diana Henry shares ideas for cooking chicken, and Tara Whitsitt explains Fermentation on Wheels, her mobile fermentation project. We also revisit a piece about Nikolai Vavilov, a Russian botanist who collected seeds, with author Gary Nabhan. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 24, 2015 (originally aired) April 22, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Apr 8, 2016

Contributor Melissa Clark digs into the fragrant food of Lebanon with Maureen Abood, author of Rose Water & Orange Blossoms . Jeremy Nolen, author of New German Cooking , says German food is more than sauerkraut and schnitzel. Kimberly Jung co-founded Rumi Spice, a business that buys saffron directly from Afghan farmers. We meet up with a man with synesthesia -- he tastes what he hears -- and learn about his project to map out the tastes of the London Underground. Neil Kelley, a research fellow at the Smithsonian, explains what we can learn about animals' diets from studying their skull and teeth. The Sterns visit The Old Coffee Pot Restaurant in New Orleans. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 10, 2015 (originally aired) April 8, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Mar 25, 2016

We’re talking to journalist Tom Philpott of Mother Jones about the dark side of everyone’s favorite nut, the almond. Sarah Copeland, author of Feast , explains what it means to eat 90 percent vegetarian. The Sioux Chef's Sean Sherman specializes in Native American food with indigenous ingredients. Jane and Michael Stern share a regional treasure from Pennsylvania, the zep. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 27, 2015 (originally aired) March 25, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Mar 4, 2016

This week we hear about a group of renegade Montana farmers and their quest to change the farming industry from Liz Carlisle, author of Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America . We talk to chef Eric Ripert about his recent travels, and we have an encore performance of the day Lynne taught violinist Joshua Bell how to cook pasta. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 13, 2015 (originally aired) March 4, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Feb 26, 2016

We are looking at the history of the chicken with Andrew Lawler, author of Why Did the Chicken Cross the World? Lynne blind tastes California olive oils, and Edd Kimber explains the proper way to make scones. In honor of our 20th anniversary we’re revisiting a 2008 interview with David Lett, the groundbreaking American winemaker behind The Eyrie Vineyards. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 27, 2015 (originally aired) February 26, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Feb 12, 2016

Perfumer and chef Mandy Aftel explains the connection between scent and emotion. Her book is Fragrant: The Secret Life of Scent . The Sterns have found a first-rate gluten-free bakery at Mama’s Cheese Bread Factory in Brookfield, Connecticut, and Lisa Gross talks about The League of Kitchens, an organization where immigrants teach others to cook. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt debunks five myths about cast iron, while Fuchsia Dunlop cooks Gong Bao Chicken. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 13, 2015 (originally aired) February 12, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Jan 29, 2016

This week we talk to Kat Kinsman, editor in chief of Tasting Table, about the ethics of food journalism. We turn to Michael Ruhlman, author of Ruhlman's How to Roast , about the essentials of that cooking technique, and meet Azalina Eusope, a fifth-generation street vendor from Malaysia who is setting San Francisco’s food scene on fire. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 30, 2015 (originally aired) January 29, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Jan 15, 2016

This week it’s Jennifer McLagan with her book Bitter: A Taste of the World’s Most Dangerous Flavor, with Recipes , Jimi Yui, one of the world’s leading restaurant kitchen designers, explains how he works with chefs to make their kitchens their own, and Food & Wine magazine's Ray Isle talks about American wines. The Sterns are in Idaho, and the BBC's Lucy Hooker has the story of one man's mission to save the Mangalica pig . Broadcast dates for this episode: January 16, 2015 (originally aired) January 15, 2016 (rebroadcast)

Dec 31, 2015

Chinese chef Ming Tsai joins us with his Asian-influenced take on one-pot cooking. His book is Simply Ming One-Pot Meals . The Sterns are in Atlanta at Mary Mac's Tea Room, Tom Owen of the coffee website Sweet Maria's shares his guide to home roasting and Harold McGee talks pasta. Plus James Oliver Cury shares highlights from his vintage food- and drink-themed record collection. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 15, 2011 (originally aired) January 14, 2012 (rebroadcast) December 31, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Dec 24, 2015

Noelle Carter talks to chef Sean Brock about his new book, Heritage , and Lynne Rossetto Kasper and Sally Swift trade ideas for easy holiday dishes. Artist David Ligare explains the relationship between food and gratitude in the ancient world, and the Sterns are at Bobke’s Bread Basket in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 19, 2014 (originally aired) December 24, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Dec 11, 2015

This week we dig into chef Marcus Samuelsson’s ethnic pantry. His latest book is Marcus Off Duty: The Recipes I Cook at Home . We look at the decline of traditional French cheese in France, we match junk food with wine for a lesson in wine pairing with Anthony Giglio and we talk to the duo who documented Cuban home cooking in their new book, The Cuban Table . Broadcast dates for this episode: December 5, 2014 (originally aired) December 11, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Nov 27, 2015

This week, chef John Besh teaches us how to fry an egg in The Key 3. We take an adventure in sustainable eating with the duo from The Perennial Plate, and we look at the spread of Japanese food in America with Daisuke Utagawa of Sushiko. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 6, 2012 (originally aired) October 11, 2013 (rebroadcast) November 27, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Nov 26, 2015

Turkey Confidential is The Splendid Table's annual live call-in show on Thanksgiving, hosted by Lynne Rossetto Kasper. Guests for the 2015 edition included Jacques Pépin , Dave Isay , Nigella Lawson and Andrew Zimmern . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 26, 2015

Nov 13, 2015

This week we're looking at the resurgence of cooking with lard with Charleston, S.C., chef Sean Brock. Chef Susan Feniger joins us with her book Street Food , and The New York Times wine columnist Eric Asimov, author of How to Love Wine , shares his observations from the wine world. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 20, 2012 (originally aired) October 25, 2013 (rebroadcast) November 13, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Oct 30, 2015

This week we talk to comedian Jim Gaffigan about vegetables. Journalists Jane Black and Brent Cunningham spent 7 months in Huntington, West Virginia, the town whose food system Jamie Oliver tried to remake. Contributor David Leite talks to Andrea Slonecker, author of Pretzel Making at Home , and we visit Thai Park, a market/picnic in a Berlin park that serves authentic Thai food that flies in the face of German code and culture. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 31, 2014 (originally aired) October 30, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Oct 23, 2015

This week Seattle chef Tom Douglas joins us for another installment of The Key 3. His book is The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook . Award-winning photographer Penny De Los Santos talks about what she really captures when she snaps a food photo. And we talk to Todd Selby about his unusual book, Edible Selby . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 3, 2012 (originally aired) November 8, 2013 (rebroadcast) October 23, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Oct 16, 2015

We talk to Mexican food scholar Margarita Carrillo Arronte, author of Mexico: The Cookbook , about what modern Mexican food is really made of, Chez Panisse chef Cal Peternell dreamed up Twelve Recipes , a book to teach his adult sons how to cook, and Lynne tastes her way through the best and worst of vegetable stock. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 17, 2014 (originally aired) October 16, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Oct 2, 2015

Mario Batali joins us with his ode to the American farmer, America Farm to Table . We talk about the cider-drinking trend with Amy Traverso, author of The Apple Lover’s Cookbook , the Sterns give us a tutorial on Canada’s poutine, and we learn to make a ginger bug with Jennifer McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 3, 2014 (originally aired) October 2, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Sep 18, 2015

This week we talk to chef Dan Barber about ethical eating. His book is The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food . We meet Von Diaz, a woman cooking her way through Cocina Criolla , the Puerto Rican Joy of Cooking, and The Kitchn’s Faith Durand brings us the best in vegetable slow cooker recipes. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 19, 2014 (originally aired) September 18, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Sep 4, 2015

We’ve a fresh take on home-packed lunches with Asian food authority Andrea Nguyen and her book, The Banh Mi Handbook , we get a primer in cocktails from bartenders David and Lesley Solmonson, the folks behind The 12 Bottle Bar , and we talk to Kate Krader of Food & Wine Magazine about whether today’s big-flavored foods are wrecking the American palate. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 5, 2014 (originally aired) September 4, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Aug 21, 2015

We learn the art of pickling fish with Paul Lowe, author of Sweet Paul Eat and Make , and we look at the tradition of eating frog legs in Detroit with author Bill Loomis. Ari Daniel observes chemistry in the kitchen of Kimball House, and Remodelista's Christine Hanway gives us some easy kitchen updates. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 22, 2014 (originally aired) August 21, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Aug 7, 2015

This week we look at why the restaurant world is still run by men with chef Amanda Cohen of New York City’s beloved vegetarian restaurant Dirt Candy. Lynne invites the authors of Cooking From the Heart: The Hmong Kitchen in America into her kitchen for a lesson in Chicken Larb and the Sterns are heading to Newport, Oregon, to Local Ocean Seafoods. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 8, 2014 (originally aired) August 7, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Jul 24, 2015

This week we check in with the hilarious columnist Jolie Kerr about keeping kitchens clean. She is the author of My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag … and Other Things You Can’t Ask Martha . The duo behind The Perennial Plate takes us to Ethiopia for a look at the super grain teff, and we get a sense of modern Greek food with Maria Elia, author of Smashing Plates . Broadcast dates for this episode: July 25, 2014 (originally aired) July 24, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Jul 10, 2015

We are looking at how we will feed the world with National Geographic magazine’s Dennis Dimick, we take on homemade boozy summer drinks with Andrew Schloss, author of Homemade Liqueurs and Infused Spirits , and we talk to Roy Choi, the chef who went from a fancy restaurant to feeding the masses $2 tacos and jump-starting the L. A. food scene. He is author of L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food . Broadcast dates for this episode: July 11, 2014 (originally aired) July 10, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Jun 26, 2015

David Sedaris joins us this week with his stories about family dinners. His latest book is Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls . We look at an alternative and ancient way to bake -- on the grill -- with Paula Marcoux, author of Cooking with Fire, and learn the art of pairing beer with cheese from Steve Jones, owner of Cheese Bar in Portland, Oregon. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 27, 2014 (originally aired) June 26, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Jun 12, 2015

We learn some unconventional grilling techniques this week from Adam Perry Lang, author of Charred and Scruffed . Travel + Leisure magazine's Peter Jon Lindberg reports on the affordable food scene in Hawaii, and food scientist Harold McGee brings us some surprising news about the best way to thaw frozen meat. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 9, 2012 (originally aired) June 1, 2013 (rebroadcast) June 12, 2015 (rebroadcast)

May 29, 2015

This week we ask the question, “Who owns the world’s superfoods?” It’s the battle over quinoa with journalist Lisa Hamilton, we hear the story of wine entrepreneur Jess Jackson of Kendall-Jackson Vineyard Estates from the author of A Man and His Mountain and the duo from the award-winning Perennial Plate takes us to Argentina for the tradition of mate. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 6, 2014 (originally aired) May 29, 2015 (rebroadcast)

May 15, 2015

We are talking about fried chicken this week with Lee Brian Schrager and Adeena Sussman, authors of Fried & True: More than 50 Recipes for America’s Best Fried Chicken and Sides , Food & Wine Magazine’s Ray Isle explores a re-imagined wine bottle and we look at rice through a Persian cook’s eyes with Louisa Shafia, author of The New Persian Kitchen . Broadcast dates for this episode: May 23, 2014 (originally aired) May 15, 2015 (rebroadcast)

May 1, 2015

We are looking at mindfulness in the kitchen this week with Dan Harris, best-selling author of 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge and Found Self-Help that Actually Works -- A True Story. We talk to the Martha Stewart of Australia, Donna Hay, chef Ronna Welsh tells us how to reduce waste in the kitchen, and the Sterns fill us in on Arkansas fried pies. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 9, 2014 (originally aired) May 1, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Apr 17, 2015

It's a look at the real world of the professional kitchen with chef April Bloomfield of New York City's The Spotted Pig and The Breslin, The Perennial Plate heads to South Africa to learn about biodynamic wines, and historian Frederick Douglass Opie takes us on a musical journey through the South's chitlin' circuit. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 25, 2014 (originally aired) April 17, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Apr 3, 2015

This week it’s a look at real ramen with Ivan Orkin, author of Ivan Ramen: Love, Obsession and Recipes from Tokyo’s Most Unlikely Noodle Joint , the Sterns are in North Garden, Va., at Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie, we talk to Gustavo Arellano of the syndicated Ask a Mexican! column about the latest in American-Mex cuisine, and David Rosengarten of davidrosengarten.com is just back from Sicily and brings us a primer in capers. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 4, 2014 (originally aired) April 3, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Mar 20, 2015

We’re looking at the world of wine tasting with an unusual guide, Hoby Wedler, the blind host of the Tasting in the Dark seminars at Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Chef Daniel Patterson of San Francisco’s famed Coi talks about the philosophy behind the vegetable emphasis on his menu, and could cactus be the next kale? We check in with Modern Farmer’s Sam Brasch. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 21, 2014 (originally aired) March 20, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Mar 6, 2015

This week we play another round of Stump the Cook with Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi. We meet Erin Byers Murray, author of the memoir Shucked: Life on a New England Oyster Farm , and we look at low-alcohol wines with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, author of Drink This: Wine Made Simple . Broadcast dates for this episode: February 18, 2012 (originally aired) February 16, 2013 (rebroadcast) March 6, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Feb 20, 2015

Investigative journalist Christopher Leonard takes us inside the meat industry with his book The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America’s Food Business , wine expert Joshua Wesson brings us his picks of wines to pair with charcuterie, and we look at the food from Macau with the duo behind Chicago’s Fat Rice. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 21, 2014 (originally aired) February 20, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Feb 6, 2015

This week it’s a very private look at the restaurant business with chef John Gorham of Toro Bravo in Portland, Ore., the duo from The Perennial Plate take us into the jungles of Mexico for an inside view of cacao, we look at the history and origins of culinary diplomacy, and get a lesson in Italian pasta from the author of Sauces & Shapes: Pasta the Italian Way . Broadcast dates for this episode: February 7, 2014 (originally aired) February 6, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Jan 23, 2015

We take a look at regional Thai food with chef Andy Ricker, author of Pok Pok , chef Jenn Louis of Lincoln Restaurant in Portland, Ore., brings some inspiration for winter salads, and what exactly is a meal like in space? Astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield, author of An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, fills us in. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 24, 2014 (originally aired) January 23, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Jan 9, 2015

World-renowned chef René Redzepi of Copenhagen’s Noma joins us with a conversation about his latest book, A Work in Progress , Katie Workman of The Mom 100 Cookbook takes on picky kids, and we talk to Michael Anthony, chef of New York City's Gramercy Tavern, about bringing chefs' tricks into the home kitchen. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 10, 2014 (originally aired) January 9, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Jan 2, 2015

Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi is featured in our series The Key 3 . Jane and Michael Stern are eating classic Mexican in Mesilla, N.M., and we talk to Crescent Dragonwagon about her latest book, Bean by Bean . Broadcast dates for this episode: March 17, 2012 (originally aired) March 16, 2013 (rebroadcast) January 2, 2015 (rebroadcast)

Dec 26, 2014

We are taking on the Christmas goose with Hank Shaw, author of Duck, Duck, Goose , master baker Alice Medrich takes on chocolate with her book Seriously Bitter Sweet , Jane and Michael Stern bring us the best in holiday pies, and Nathan Myhrvold of Modernist Cuisine talks about what it takes to capture the best food photos. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 20, 2013 (originally aired) December 26, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Nov 28, 2014

This week it's a look at the Russian tradition of zakuski with Diana Henry, author of Roast Figs Sugar Snow: Winter Food to Warm the Soul. Iconoclast chef David Chang of Momofuku fame joins us with the method behind the madness of his inspired fusion cuisine. Jane and Michael Stern are eating sweets in Salt Lake City's The Lamb, and Food & Wine's Ray Isle joins us with his short list of the bottles every wine lover should taste. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 4, 2009 (originally aired) December 4, 2010 (rebroadcast) November 28, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Nov 27, 2014

Broadcast dates for this episode: November 27, 2014

Nov 21, 2014

Adam Rapoport of Bon Appétit joins us this week to give us a head start on preparing the Thanksgiving feast, we talk to journalist Elizabeth Royte about her article for National Geographic on how we waste food, and actor and cook Stanley Tucci joins us with his cookbook The Tucci Table. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 21, 2014

Nov 14, 2014

We are having a conversation with the original star chef, Jacques Pepin, we talk to Ina Lipkowitz, author of Words to Eat By: Five Foods and the Culinary History of the English Language , and we turn to Indian chef Vikas Khanna to learn about his culinary and broadcast journey in India. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 1, 2011 (originally aired) September 29, 2012 (rebroadcast) November 14, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Nov 7, 2014

This week it’s surprising cooking techniques from Andrew Schloss, author of Cooking Slow , we have a conversation with Food & Wine magazine’s Ray Isle about protecting America’s historic grapevines, and we talk to New York Times columnist David Tanis about his book One Good Dish . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 1, 2013 (originally aired) November 7, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Oct 24, 2014

Chef Daniel Boulud talks to Dorie Greenspan about his book Daniel: My French Cuisine , we look at the basics of cooking with coconut oil with culinary nutritionist Tricia Williams, and Jane and Michael Stern bring us the best in non-chain steak houses. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 18, 2013 (originally aired) October 24, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Sep 26, 2014

It’s a look at the newest in culinary exotica, salt block cooking, with Mark Bitterman, author of Salt Block Cooking, and we go behind the scenes of cookbook production with recipe tester Ian Knauer. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 21, 2013 (originally aired) September 26, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Sep 12, 2014

This week we’re looking at buttermilk with Diane St. Clair, author of The Animal Farm Buttermilk Cookbook , we talk to the duo behind The Perennial Plate about their latest travels in Italy and we look at the changing face of sushi in the states with Trevor Corson, author of The Story of Sushi . Broadcast dates for this episode: September 7, 2013 (originally aired) September 12, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Aug 29, 2014

This week we're cooling off with homemade ice cream from ice cream maven Jeni Britton Bauer, author of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home . Andrea Nguyen, author of Into the Vietnamese Kitchen , shares her recipe for cool Vietnamese noodle salads. Susan Glasser, former editor in chief of Foreign Policy , talks about the ways in which food is used as a political tool from the story " Eat, Drink, Protest ," which appeared in Foreign Policy's food issue (Glasser is now editor of Politico). The Wall Street Journal's Katy McLaughlin explains her story on edible fashion . Jane and Michael Stern visit Nick's Kitchen in Huntington, Indiana. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 6, 2011 (originally aired) July 21, 2012 (rebroadcast) August 29, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Aug 15, 2014

William Sitwell, author of A History of Food in 100 Recipes, joins us, we look at the Indian tradition of chutneys with chef Vikas Khanna and check in with film director Wayne Wang about his latest project, a documentary on the life of legendary Chinese restaurateur Cecilia Chiang. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 24, 2013 (originally aired) August 15, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Aug 1, 2014

Jo Robinson, author of Eating on the Wild Side , explains why eating five fruits and vegetables a day may not be enough, fruit expert David Karp of the Los Angeles Times tells us about a surprising new variety of table grape and we dive into summer entertaining with humorist Charles Phoenix. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 10, 2013 (originally aired) August 1, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Jul 18, 2014

Sandor Katz, author of the masterful Art of Fermentation, joins us with the guidelines for yogurt making, we get a basic guide to tequila from Lucinda Hutson, author of Viva Tequila! Cocktails, Cooking and Other Agave Adventures, and we learn how to train our wine taste buds with Megan Krigbaum of Food & Wine magazine. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 27, 2013 (originally aired) July 18, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Jul 4, 2014

We get a master lesson in pie crust from chef Thomas Keller and pastry genius Sebastian Rouxel, authors of Bouchon Bakery , Jane and Michael Stern bring us the very best in extremely hot road food and Mexican chef Roberto Santibañez looks at the Middle Eastern influences on modern day Mexican food. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 13, 2013 (originally aired) July 4, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Jun 20, 2014

We are meeting up with Lucinda Scala Quinn, author of Mad Hungry Cravings, for another round of Key 3, and we talk with award-winning writer and Texan Robb Walsh about whether or not Tex-Mex is an actual cuisine. He is the author of The Hot Sauce Cookbook . Broadcast dates for this episode: June 29, 2013 (originally aired) June 20, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Jun 13, 2014

We're taking our Weber to a more primal state this week with Tim Byres, author of Smoke: New Firewood Cooking , and we get a recipe for Japan's delicious pancake, okonomiyaki, from The Washington Post's food columnist David Hagedorn. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 22, 2013 (originally aired) June 13, 2014 (rebroadcast)

May 30, 2014

We take a look at the latest trend in sustainable meat -- goat -- with chef Jesse Griffiths, author of Afield: A Chef's Guide to Preparing and Cooking Wild Game and Fish . The Sterns are at Big W's Roadside Bar-B-Q in Wingdale, N.Y., and we talk to Bruce Feiler, author of The Secrets Of Happy Families, about the surprising news on what is really important about family dinner. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 8, 2013 (originally aired) May 30, 2014 (rebroadcast)

May 16, 2014

This week we talk to spice merchant Lior Lev Sercarz, owner of La Boîte à Epice in New York, we take a look Filipino food with Marvin Gapultos, author of The Adobo Road Cookbook , and turn to the duo behind The Perennial Plate to learn about their food travels in Spain. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 25, 2013 (originally aired) May 16, 2014 (rebroadcast)

May 2, 2014

This week we talk to award-winning journalist Michael Moss about the food giants that decide what we eat. He is the author of Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us. Chopped's Ted Allen has advice on how to get out of our food ruts and we look at the stirrings of a movement in the wine world, natural wine. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 11, 2013 (originally aired) May 2, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Apr 18, 2014

Dan Buettner, author of Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way, tells us about the significance of the shared meal among the world's happiest people. Jane and Michael Stern are tracking down the very best in deli rye and we talk to Dana Bowen about celebrating Easter in Sicily. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 23, 2011 (originally aired) April 18, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Apr 11, 2014

We’re heading to India for this week’s Key 3 with Raghavan Iyer, author of the best-selling 660 Curries . Bee Wilson, author of Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat , brings the stories from our tabletops. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 27, 2013 (originally aired) April 11, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Mar 28, 2014

This week it’s a look at saliva with America’s funniest science writer, Mary Roach, author of Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Trail . The Sterns are at the Blue Scorcher Bakery Café in Astoria, Ore., and we learn which salts are really worth the money with salt merchant Mark Bitterman, author of Salted: A Manifesto on the World's Most Essential Mineral. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 6, 2013 (originally aired) March 28, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Mar 14, 2014

Greg Engert's profiling system divides beer into seven categories. Award-winning writer and cook Deborah Madison is here with the missing puzzle piece for vegetable cooking -- the plants themselves -- with her book Vegetable Literacy. We turn to the duo from The Perennial Plate, an online documentary series dedicated to socially responsible and adventurous eating. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 23, 2013 (originally aired) March 14, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Mar 7, 2014

Jeffrey Hertzberg, the best-selling co-author of The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, joins us with the newest take on bread making for the home cook, we look at Muslim-Chinese cuisine with Jason Wang of New York City's Xi'an Famous Foods, we head to Tallahassee, Fla., with the Sterns to Olean's Cafe for first-rate soul food and hear about how vegetarians are taking on the congressional lunchroom. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 7, 2014

Feb 28, 2014

We're talking to Smithsonian paleoanthropologist Briana Pobiner about the origins of meat-eating. Food scientist Harold McGee explains the nuances of rice wine vinegar, and we get the lowdown on real Southern cooking in Chicago with Garden & Gun magazine’s Julia Reed. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 9, 2013 (originally aired) February 28, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Feb 14, 2014

We're looking at legendary gourmand and politician Winston Churchill with Cita Stelzer, author of Dinner with Churchill: Policy-Making at the Dinner Table . And Jane and Michael Stern join us with tales from eating on the road; this time, it's the Stockholm Pie Company in Stockholm, Wis. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 23, 2013 (originally aired) February 14, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Jan 31, 2014

Nigella Lawson joins us this week with her new book Nigellissima: Easy Italian-Inspired Recipes . And we meet up with Joe Warwick, who has compiled a guide of chefs' favorite restaurants worldwide, Where Chefs Eat . Broadcast dates for this episode: February 9, 2013 (originally aired) January 31, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Jan 17, 2014

This week journalist Anne Applebaum, author of The Polish Country House Kitchen , joins us with tales of food and life in Poland, and we head to Kansas City for an Austrian-Germanic take on the cocktail with the bartender from Grunauer. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 26, 2013 (originally aired) January 17, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Jan 3, 2014

We talk with Britain's exuberant gastronaut Stefan Gates about his BBC documentary on bug-eating called Alien Nation. New York City restaurateur Eddie Huang of BaoHaus explains the art of the Asian bun. His memoir is Fresh Off the Boat . And chef Charles Phan of San Francisco’s The Slanted Door gives us a primer on the Vietnamese noodle soup pho. His latest book is Vietnamese Home Cooking . Broadcast dates for this episode: January 5, 2013 (originally aired) January 3, 2014 (rebroadcast)

Dec 27, 2013

Opinionated cheesemonger Steve Jenkins brings us his annual cheese picks for the holidays. We check in with writer Junot Diaz about the Dominican food of his childhood. He is the author of the award-winning book This Is How You Lose Her . And Sally Schneider of The Improvised Life has inspiring thoughts on making small tables large and beautiful for next to nothing. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 22, 2012 (originally aired) December 27, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Dec 13, 2013

This week we talk about eating on the road with rapper and poet Dessa. We head into Lynne's kitchen with comedian Lizz Winstead for another round of The Key 3. Winstead's new collection of essays is Lizz Free or Die. And we talk to Dr. Andrew Weil about what we really should be worrying about when we worry about what we eat. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 8, 2012 (originally aired) December 13, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Nov 29, 2013

Amy Sedaris is stopping by with some gift-giving help from her hilarious book Simple Times: Crafts For Poor People . Jane and Michael Stern are at Hartley's Pork Pies in Fall River, Mass., and Mexican cook Fany Gerson introduces us to the unusual sweets of Mexico with her book My Sweet Mexico . Broadcast dates for this episode: December 11, 2010 (originally aired) December 3, 2011 (rebroadcast) November 29, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Nov 28, 2013

Turkey Confidential is our annual live call-in show. Thanks to our guests: Mario Batali , Pati Jinich , Ted Allen and Michael Pollan . If you don't see enough Thanksgiving recipes below, here are all of them . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 28, 2013

Nov 22, 2013

It’s our get-ready-for-the-big-feast broadcast with best-selling author Mollie Katzen, author of The Heart of the Plate . Mollie takes on the vegetarian feast while Food & Wine’s Ray Isle deals with the wine, Mexican chef Pati Jinich, author of Pati’s Mexican Table, bring us her Mexican way with a turkey (swaddled in banana leaf), and Cheryl Day of Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Ga., covers the pies. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 22, 2013

Nov 15, 2013

It's our annual get-ready–for-the-feast broadcast with writer and comedian Mo Rocca; journalist Alex Witchel, author of All Gone: A Memoir of My Mother’s Dementia. With Refreshments; and David Leite, of Leite’s Culinaria, takes on the carving knife. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 17, 2012 (originally aired) November 15, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Sep 27, 2013

This week, we meet up with celebrity chef Silvena Rowe, author of Purple Citrus and Sweet Perfume . Jane and Michael Stern have uncovered the West Indies Salad, and fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi plays Stump the Cook. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 3, 2011 (originally aired) September 1, 2012 (rebroadcast) September 27, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Sep 14, 2013

This week is a road trip to New Orleans. Guests include Leah Chase of the legendary Dooky Chase's Restaurant; journalist Lolis Eric Elie; WWNO's Poppy Tooker, host of Louisiana Eats!; and mixologist Chris McMillian. Plus, Jane and Michael Stern escort us around the annual Roadfood Festival. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 22, 2012 (originally aired) September 14, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Aug 31, 2013

Southern chef Bill Smith, of Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill, joins us for the next installment of The Key 3. Jesse Griffiths helps us examine our relationship with hunting, and we take a look at an unusual find in the wine world: orange wine. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 15, 2012 (originally aired) August 31, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Aug 17, 2013

Jay McInerney joins us with his latest wine book, The Juice . Tracie McMillan has gone undercover in the American food industry, and we look at the vegetarian traditions in Morocco with Jeff Koehler. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 25, 2012 (originally aired) August 17, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Aug 3, 2013

We celebrate Julia Child's birthday this week, listening to some early Splendid Table interviews with the grand lady. Ted Allen joins us as our celebrity stumpmaster in another round of Stump the Cook, and David Leite returns with a fresh look at a European favorite, Nutella. Chinese chef and scholar Ken Hom gives us a culinary tour of China. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 11, 2012 (originally aired) August 3, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Jul 20, 2013

We're back with another episode of our Key 3 series, interviews with chefs and good cooks about the three recipes they think other good cooks should know. This week it's Sally Schneider of The Improvised Life. The Sterns are in Michigan eating boozy cakes made by monks at The Jampot, and John Schlimm has some recipes for the vegan griller. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 28, 2012 (originally aired) July 20, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Jul 6, 2013

This week Lynne plays Stump the Cook with chef Mario Batali. Authors Mike Faverman and Pat Mac take on dining in the great outdoors with their book Ultimate Camp Cooking . And Jane and Michael Stern have tracked down the very best in corned beef hash. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 25, 2011 (originally aired) June 2, 2012 (rebroadcast) July 6, 2013 (rebroadcast)

May 18, 2013

We have another installment in our series The Key 3 , interviews with chefs and good cooks about the three recipes other good cooks should know. This week it's award-winning chef Andrea Reusing of Lantern in Chapel Hill, N.C. Jane and Michael Stern are at The Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls, Texas, and we hear about the Vietnamese tradition of monthly rice from journalist Claudia Kolker. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 19, 2012 (originally aired) May 18, 2013 (rebroadcast)

May 4, 2013

Mexican chef Pati Jinich, host of PBS's " Pati's Mexican Table ," joins us with her take on authentic Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Jane and Michael Stern are at Eckl's Beef & Weck in Orchard Park, N.Y. And we talk to food activist and MacArthur Fellow (Genius Award recipient) Will Allen about his book, The Good Food Revolution . Broadcast dates for this episode: May 5, 2012 (originally aired) May 4, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Apr 20, 2013

We meet up with JJ Goode , a culinary ghostwriter, Jane and Michael Stern are back from New Orleans with fresh finds, and we talk to Wine & Spirits editor Tara Q. Thomas about Greek wines. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 21, 2012 (originally aired) April 20, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Apr 13, 2013

This week, it's another installment of our series The Key 3, conversations with good cooks about the three recipes they think are essential. Lidia Bastianich takes us into the kitchen of Felidia in NYC to teach us her key pasta recipes. Also, Jane and Michael Stern are at The Red Truck Bakery in Warrenton, Va., and Hank Shaw teaches us to harvest spring trees. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 14, 2012 (originally aired) April 13, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Mar 30, 2013

National Geographic explorer Barton Seaver joins us with his take on seasonal seafood. He is the author of For Cod and Country . Tea merchant Bill Waddington introduces us to the newest category of teas just discovered in China: dark tea. And Jane and Michael Stern are at the Sweet Water Cafe in Marquette, Mich. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 31, 2012 (originally aired) March 30, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Mar 2, 2013

This week, we talk to Andrea Nguyen about her latest book, Asian Tofu . Jane and Michael Stern are on the Eastern Shore of Virginia at the Exmore Diner . We get a smell tour of Seattle with researcher Victoria Henshaw, and we talk to Renee Shepherd of Renee's Garden about the newest in culinary seeds. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 3, 2012 (originally aired) March 2, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Feb 2, 2013

This week in The Key 3, it's Thai food expert Andy Ricker. Jane and Michael Stern are at Sylvan Park in Nashville, Tenn. We take on homemade mustards with Los Angeles Times reporter Noelle Carter, and we look at the food world through its knives with Allegra McEvedy, author of Bought, Borrowed & Stolen. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 4, 2012 (originally aired) February 2, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Jan 12, 2013

This week it's a look at the sometimes scandalous world of olive oil with Tom Mueller author of Extra Virginity . Legendary vegetarian cook Anna Thomas brings us her take on steaming bowls of green soup for the winter months. Her book is Love Soup . We talk with Christian DeBenedetti about his book The Great American Ale Trail , and play another round of Stump the Cook with Modern Family 's Ty Burrell. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 7, 2012 (originally aired) January 12, 2013 (rebroadcast)

Dec 29, 2012

British food writer Nigel Slater, author of Tender , joins us with his take on the holiday meal; Edward Behr has a new book, The Art of Eating Cookbook ; and Andrew Schloss, author of Homemade Soda , brings some non-alcoholic suggestions for the holiday. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 24, 2011 (originally aired) December 29, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Dec 15, 2012

Childhood nostalgia comes full circle with pastry chef Christina Tosi and her new book, Momofuku Milk Bar . Food Stylist Annie Rigg joins us with her charmingly British take on homemade gifts. Her book is Gifts From the Kitchen . John Moe takes on techy food gifts. And Jane and Michael Stern have declared Los Angeles as the best city for 24-hour eating. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 17, 2011 (originally aired) December 15, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Dec 1, 2012

This week, Markus Bachmann of Sonor Wines explains how he uses music in the fermenting process. We talk to Stephanie Pierson, author of The Brisket Book ; we visit a beer stock exchange in Washington, D.C.; and Jane and Michael Stern head to Lafayette, La. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 10, 2011 (originally aired) December 1, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Nov 24, 2012

This week chef and journalist, Michael Ruhlman joins us with his new book Ruhlman's Twenty, 20 Techniques, 100 Recipes, A Cook's Manifesto . Jane and Michael Stern are at Steve's Pig and Ox Roast in Lackawanna, N.Y., and Diana Henry, author of Plenty: Good Uncomplicated Food for the Sustainable Kitchen brings us the latest in vegetable cookery from the British Isles. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 12, 2011 (originally aired) November 24, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Nov 22, 2012

Thanks again to Marcus Samuelsson, Rick Bayless, Ina Garten and Peter Sagal for joining us live on Thanksgiving morning. In addition to the recipes featured below, several other menus were referenced. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 22, 2012

Nov 10, 2012

We take a look at the specialty coffee movement with Michaele Weissman, author of God in a Cup . Britain's Diana Henry, author of Plenty: Good, uncomplicated food for the sustainable kitchen joins us with her take on where to look for flavor inspiration. And Andy Crouch, author of Great American Craft Beer: A Guide to the Nation's Finest Beers and Breweries , introduces us to "session beer." Broadcast dates for this episode: November 13, 2010 (originally aired) November 10, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Oct 13, 2012

New York Times columnist Melissa Clark brings us new ideas for fall vegetables from her book Cook This Now . Also, the appetites of insects with Marlene Zuk, author of Sex on Six Legs . And Jane and Michael Stern have found the pinnacle of cafe coffee in Iowa. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 15, 2011 (originally aired) October 13, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Sep 8, 2012

Award-winning writer Dorie Greenspan, author of Around My French Table , teaches us the French way with beef stews and Lynne shares her favorite tomatoes. Janet Hurst brings her take on homemade cheese, Jane and Michael Stern are eating famous Rhode Island chicken dinners, and we turn to pasta with Domenica Marchetti, author of The Glorious Pasta of Italy . Broadcast dates for this episode: September 17, 2011 (originally aired) September 8, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Aug 18, 2012

This week, we are reintroduced to one of America's greatest tastemakers: Mark Twain. Andrew Beahrs, author of Twain's Feast , joins us. We'll figure out something to do with all that zucchini your friends have been bringing over, and Jane and Michael Stern have found freshly shucked clam pizza at Zuppardi's Apizza in West Haven, Conn. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 28, 2010 (originally aired) August 18, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Aug 4, 2012

We look at the surprising politics of Florida's winter tomatoes with investigative journalist Barry Estabrook, author of Tomatoland . Jane and Michael Stern take on the South's favorite cocktail accompaniment, pimento cheese. And Francis Lam, the features editor at Gilt Taste, joins Lynne to talk about how to do great things with what we usually throw out. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 20, 2011 (originally aired) August 4, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Jul 14, 2012

This week, we're looking at home brewing with William Bostwick. Also: Japanese grilling with Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat, grilling wines with Ray Isle, and we go into the world of a flavor scientist. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 30, 2011 (originally aired) July 14, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Jul 7, 2012

We look at the rebirth of Spanish food post-Franco with culinary historian Claudia Roden, author of The Food of Spain . Jane and Michael Stern are at the Buckhorn Tavern in San Antonio. Restaurateur Andy Ricker of Pok Pok introduces us to Asian drinking vinegars. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 23, 2011 (originally aired) July 7, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Jun 30, 2012

This week, we're hunting and gathering at water's edge with Hank Shaw, author of Hunt, Gather, Cook . Also, wine entrepreneur Joshua Wesson brings us his favorite bottles to sip with hot dogs, and Sally Schneider of The Improvised Life tells us how to get the most from the season's fresh cherries. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 2, 2011 (originally aired) June 30, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Jun 16, 2012

Food writer Melissa Clark has some ideas about what to pack for a picnic. Singer Sheryl Crow brings her new book, If It Makes You Healthy . Jane and Michael Stern collect their timeless roadfood finds, and we check in with the boys behind The Dinner Party. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 11, 2011 (originally aired) June 16, 2012 (rebroadcast)

May 26, 2012

Chef Roberto Santibañez, author of Truly Mexican , introduces us to the Mexican world of pipianes. Sally Schneider discusses her short list of favorite blogs, and Jane and Michael Stern have found first-rate Mexican food at a gas station in Dallas. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 21, 2011 (originally aired) May 26, 2012 (rebroadcast)

May 12, 2012

This week, Lynne is out of the studio and into the world of honey bees with researcher Marla Spivak. Travel + Leisure Magazine 's Peter Jon Lindberg has unearthed good food in unlikely places, and British horticulturalist Jekka McVicar brings us her pick of unusual culinary herbs to grow in your back yard. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 28, 2011 (originally aired) May 12, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Apr 28, 2012

This week, we meet Britain's latest culinary phenomenon, columnist and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi, author of the vegetarian best-seller Plenty: Vibrant Dishes from London's Ottolenghi . Jane and Michael Stern are taking on a classic: a fish boil in Door County, Wis. Food & Wine Magazine 's Ray Isle explains the beauty of wine blends, and we meet a historian who has put together the first African-American heritage seed collection. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 7, 2011 (originally aired) April 28, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Apr 7, 2012

This week, we go into the kitchen of Somali chef Jamal Hashi. John Moe, host of the Marketplace Tech Report , looks at the world of culinary apps. And Jane and Michael Stern take us to New Jersey for pork rolls. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 9, 2011 (originally aired) April 7, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Mar 24, 2012

This week, Ruth Reichl takes a look back at Britain's culinary groundbreaker Elizabeth David. Jane and Michael Stern are at The Southern Kitchen in New Market, Va., and our wine guy Joshua Wesson brings his short list of wines that are sure to become your BFFs. Broadcast dates for this episode: March 26, 2011 (originally aired) March 24, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Mar 10, 2012

This week, New York Times columnist Matt Gross explains why he has fallen in love with schnapps . We're talking to Hal Herzog , author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat , about our sometimes puzzling relationship with meat. And Diana Henry, author of Plenty , brings us a decidedly British take on leftovers. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 5, 2011 (originally aired) March 10, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Feb 25, 2012

This week, we meet up with chef Gabrielle Hamilton, author of Blood, Bones & Butter . Jane and Michael Stern are eating at Flip's BBQ in Wilmington, N.C. We learn to corn our own beef, just in time for St. Patrick's Day, with John Kowalski of the Culinary Institute of America . And veterinarian Gary Weitzman, author of The Art Of Charcuterie and animal adviser for WAMU's The Animal House , tells us what we really need to be feeding our pets. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 26, 2011 (originally aired) February 25, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Feb 11, 2012

We look at the food life of Thailand with David Thompson, author of Thai Street Food . Then, it's the mysterious eel with James Prosek, author of Eels, An Exploration, From New Zealand To The Saragasso, of the World's Most Mysterious Fish . And Gilt Taste 's Francis Lam teaches us to make Ginger Milk Pudding. Broadcast dates for this episode: February 19, 2011 (originally aired) February 11, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Jan 28, 2012

This week, we meet Nordic chef Rene Redzepi, author of Noma, Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine . The Sterns are at Hathaway's Coffee Shop in Cincinnati, and Jenna Woginrich gives advice on raising egg-laying chickens in the city. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 29, 2011 (originally aired) January 28, 2012 (rebroadcast)

Dec 31, 2011

This week we're looking at why we find things pleasurable with Paul Bloom, author of How Pleasure Works, The New Science of Why We Like What We Like . Jane and Michael Stern are at The Orange Inn in Laguna Beach, CA, and tea authority Bill Waddington introduces to the first brand-new strain of tea ever developed, Ruby 18. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 8, 2011 (originally aired) December 31, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Nov 26, 2011

This week we're talking with Ken Albala author of The Lost Art of Real Cooking . Jane and Michael Stern are eating at Menches Brothers in Uniontown, OH. And Melissa Clark, author of In The Kitchen With a Good Appetite brings us her take on autumn pie-making; plus we'll hear the latest on international tipping from Travel & Leisure's Mark Orwoll. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 2, 2010 (originally aired) November 26, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Nov 19, 2011

It is time for our annual "get ready for the feast" broadcast with chef Richard Hetzler of The Smithsonian's Mitsitam Café in the National Museum of the American Indian . Wine writer, Heather John Fogarty gives us a little guidance on wine for the holiday table and Jennifer McLagan author of Odd Bits , brings us advice on giblets and other parts of our turkey. Jane and Michael Stern are at The Farmer's Kitchen in Atlantic, Iowa. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 19, 2011

Nov 5, 2011

We're meeting up with Smithsonian Curator of Botany, John Kress, a man devoted to the study of ginger. Jane and Michael Stern are eating low country pizza at The Old Firehouse Restaurant in Hollywood, South Carolina and Joan Nathan, author of Quiches, Kugels and Couscous , brings us a look at Jewish food in France. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 23, 2010 (originally aired) November 5, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Oct 29, 2011

British chef and maverick, Stefan Gates plays with his food and brings glow-in-the-dark jello to parties. Gates teaches us the art of the interactive meal with his new book, The Extraordinary Cookbook: How to Make Meals Your Friends Will Never Forget . Mexican chef, Pati Jinich, host of PBS's "Pati's Mexican Table" shares the traditional celebration of The Day of the Dead. Roadfood experts, Jane and Michael Stern bring us a Chicago classic from Hot Doug's Encased Meat Emporium. And, from the darkside, Joel Levy covers poison from his book Poison: A Social History . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 29, 2011

Oct 22, 2011

This week we're taking a food lovers tour of Vietnam with Peter Jon Lindberg, Editor-at-Large of Travel & Leisure Magazine . Jane and Michael Stern are at Metompkin Seafood in Mappsville, Virginia, and Dorie Greenspan, author of Around My French Table , joins us with a very French take on the side dish. Also on the show, food in a war zone, a cake for every state in the nation, and Lynne's answers to your kitchen questions. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 16, 2010 (originally aired) October 22, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Oct 8, 2011

This week we talk with Mark Bitterman author of Salted, A Manifesto on the World's Most Essential Mineral, with Recipes . We get a look at the world of a wine importer—with boutique importer Terry Theise—author of Reading Between the Wines and the Sterns are back in Santa Fe at Bobcat Bite . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 6, 2010 (originally aired) October 8, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Sep 24, 2011

This week we're looking at the last of the world's wild food — fish — with Paul Greenberg author of Four Fish . We'll get some outside-of-the-box thinking on how to deal with small kitchen and dining spaces from Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, author of Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small Cool Spaces . And Jane and Michael Stern have found first-rate baked goods at Waves of Grain Bakery in Canon Beach, Oregon. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 25, 2010 (originally aired) September 24, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Sep 10, 2011

This week we get some modern day wine truths from Matt Kramer author of Matt Kramer on Wine . We'll look at some of the world's most bizarrely set restaurants with JD Rinne of Budgettravel.com , we deconstruct and reinvent ratatouille with Gilt Taste's Francis Lam, a botanist breeds a tomato for Lynne, and the Sterns are eating hotdogs at Texas Lunch & Hubba in Port Chester, NY. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 18, 2010 (originally aired) September 10, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Aug 27, 2011

We're taking a look at the world of extreme tourism with Chuck Thompson, author of To Hellholes and Back . We also dive into the world of self-publishing with the creators of Canal House Cooking ; and Lukas Volger, author of Veggie Burgers Every Which Way shares a few alternatives to processed frozen veggie burgers. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 21, 2010 (originally aired) August 27, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Aug 13, 2011

Evan Goldstein author of Daring Pairings joins us with a fresh take on pairing food and wine. Also on the show, a new cooking technique for getting the most from summer vegetables, the trivia challenge, and Lynne's answers to your kitchen questions. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 31, 2010 (originally aired) August 13, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Jul 16, 2011

We meet up with Tom Owens, the founder of the cult-status coffee website Sweet Maria's , journalist John Willoughby introduces us to the allure of dried Persian limes; and the Sterns are eating whitefish livers at Maggie's in Bayfield, WI. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 24, 2010 (originally aired) July 16, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Jul 9, 2011

This week we meet up with the irascible Anthony Bourdain, author of Medium Raw, A Bloody Valentine To The World of Food and The People Who Cook . Jane and Michael Stern are eating boudin sausage at T Boy's Slaughterhouse in Mamon, Louisiana and Indian food authority Julie Sahni brings us the Indian art of the marinade. Broadcast dates for this episode: July 17, 2010 (originally aired) July 9, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Jun 18, 2011

We're getting an international take on the grill from the unstoppable Steve Raichlen author of Planet Barbecue , Jane and Michael Stern are at a Seattle classic, 13 Coins, and we learn which beers stole the show with Robin Goldstein author of The Beer Trials . Broadcast dates for this episode: June 26, 2010 (originally aired) June 18, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Jun 4, 2011

This week, Lynne guides us through the world of food styling with one of the masters, Delores Custer, author of Food Styling: The Art of Preparing Food for the Camera . Jane and Michael Stern are eating Polish Boys in Cleveland, Food & Wine magazine's Ray Isle has some wine suggestions for summer sipping, Susan Loomis tells us about "pistachio music," Sheila Bowman tells us which seafood to avoid, and as always, Lynne answers your kitchen questions. Broadcast dates for this episode: June 5, 2010 (originally aired) June 4, 2011 (rebroadcast)

May 14, 2011

This week historian John T Edge tells us about his on-going reporting for the New York Times called United Tastes, Jane and Michael Stern have found the ultimate hangover cure in New Orleans, a dish called Ya-Ka Mein. We meet a PHD candidate studying "coziness" and we get a take on the 5 Stages of Grief—"pea" grief that it is, from Emily Franklin, author of Too Many Cooks . Broadcast dates for this episode: May 14, 2011

Apr 30, 2011

This week, we're talking tradition with one of the last remaining limburger cheese producers; and how to keep Asian culinary traditions at home as well as in the restaurants. Interior designer and author of American Modern , Thomas O'Brien walks us through his vision of what a kitchen should be. Also on the show, The Dinner Party Download guys bring back the ice breaker, The Sterns go back to Milwaukee for some hoppel poppel, and we'll check in with Daniel Delaney, who is discovering the world's best street food, one bite at a time. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 1, 2010 (originally aired) April 30, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Apr 16, 2011

We're looking at the advent of Chinese food in America with Andrew Coe, author of Chop Suey, A Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United States . Jane and Michael Stern are in North Charleston, South Carolina for low country soul food at Bertha's Kitchen , and Sally Schneider , creator of The Improvised Life website teaches us to improvise with miso. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 10, 2010 (originally aired) April 16, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Apr 2, 2011

We're pondering the food supply of the future with Raj Patel author of The Value of Nothing , Jane and Michael Stern are at The White Hut in Springfield, MA, and we ask the question – why are there no famous female chefs? Broadcast dates for this episode: April 24, 2010 (originally aired) April 2, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Mar 19, 2011

We're looking at Mexican–Jewish food traditions with Chef Patricia Jinich, of PBS's Pati's Mexican Table , New York Time's columnist Melissa Clark introduces us to her very suave and very easy recipe for Shrimp Bisque, Jane and Michael Stern are at Cupcake Royale in Seattle, WA and Steve Almond , author of Candyfreak: A Journey Through the Chocolate Underbelly of America wants us to consider endangered candy! Broadcast dates for this episode: March 27, 2010 (originally aired) March 19, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Mar 12, 2011

Chef Scott Peacock joins us this week with his series The Alabama Project, conversations with some of Alabama's oldest residents. Jane and Michael Stern are at Du-par's in Los Angeles, Fred Plotkin reports on the 150th anniversary of the Republic of Italy and we get a quick primer on sugaring from Tim Herd , author of Maple Sugar from Sap to Syrup . Broadcast dates for this episode: March 12, 2011

Mar 5, 2011

This week we're getting advice for lubricating the family dinner conversation from Daniel Menaker author of A Good Talk; The Story and Skill of Conversation . Jane and Michael Stern have found Orson Welles sized pies at Royer's Round Top in Texas and we look at the up and coming cheesemakers with James Norton author of The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin . Broadcast dates for this episode: March 6, 2010 (originally aired) March 5, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Feb 12, 2011

We get a clear-eyed view of the wine world this week with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl author of Drink This: Wine Made Simple . Chef Patrice Olivon introduces us to the gentle art of the soufflé, and Indian food authority Monica Bhide , author of Modern Spice explains the Indian art of spice blends. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 9, 2010 (originally aired) February 12, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Jan 22, 2011

Award winning author Su-Mei Yu introduces us to the ancient Thai tradition of looking at "food as medicine". Her new book is, The Elements of Life, A Contemporary Guide to Thai Recipes and Traditions for Healthier Living . Jane and Michael Stern are in Tucson at the Tucson Tamale Company and National Geographic's Keith Bellows brings us their list of " food journeys of a lifetime ". Broadcast dates for this episode: January 16, 2010 (originally aired) January 22, 2011 (rebroadcast)

Dec 31, 2010

We have some advice for the home cook from chef Thomas Keller—his new book is Ad Hoc at Home . We get advice for throwing a party Southern style from Matt and Ted Lee, authors of Simple, Fresh Southern . Master baker Rose Levy Beranbaum gives us a primer on keeping cakes—her newest book is Rose's Heavenly Cakes . Jane and Michael Stern are at Pico de Gallo in Tucson, AZ. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 11, 2009 (originally aired) December 31, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Dec 25, 2010

Chef Douglas Rodriguez joins us with a Cuban take on the Christmas feast. The legendary Paula Wolfert joins us with her book Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking . And we have a tale of a childhood gingerbread house gone mad from Augusten Burroughs, author of You'd Better Not Cry: Stories for Christmas . Emeril Lagasse brings us holiday recipes inspired by his mother. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 18, 2009 (originally aired) December 25, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Dec 18, 2010

This week Nigella Lawson is stopping by with her new book, Nigella Kitchen, Recipes From the Heart of Home . Food & Wine Magazine's Anthony Giglio introduces us to the bubbly wines of Italy. Sally Schneider, creator of The Improvisational Cook is back with her annual list of homemade food gifts and the Sterns are at Garcia's Kitchen in Albuquerque, NM. Broadcast dates for this episode: December 18, 2010

Nov 27, 2010

This week it's a show of American iconoclasts starting with winemaker Randall Grahm of Boony Doon Vineyard . His latest book is Been Doon So Long, A Randall Grahm Vinthology . We then meet the true originator of the no-knead bread technique, Jim Lehey of New York City's famed Sullivan Street Bakery . His book is My Bread, The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 7, 2009 (originally aired) November 27, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Nov 20, 2010

This week we'll get you ready for the Thanksgiving feast with chef Eric Ripert, author of Avec Eric . Grace Young brings us the very American story of Chinese immigrants in the Mississippi Delta. Her latest book is Stir-Frying To the Sky's Edge . And we get stuffing strategy from the New York Time's Melissa Clark, author of In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite . Broadcast dates for this episode: November 20, 2010

Oct 30, 2010

We discuss the cuisine of Portugal with David Leite author of The New Portuguese Table . Jane and Michael Stern have found stellar Creamed Chipped Beef at The Breakfast Shoppe in Severna Park, MD, plus we check in with the Hungry Scientist society, and we'll get a few tips for traveling on the cheap from the frugal traveler. Broadcast dates for this episode: October 10, 2009 (originally aired) October 30, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Oct 9, 2010

This week we have a look at school lunch programs, from a lunch lady's eyes. Our guest is Jean Ronnei of the St. Paul, MN public schools. Mario Batali addresses the issue of family meals, and the Sterns are eating soul food in the Arizona desert at Mrs. White's Golden Rule. Plus, we get a guide to making simple cured meats at home from Karen Solomon author of Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It and Other Cooking Projects . Broadcast dates for this episode: October 3, 2009 (originally aired) October 9, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Sep 11, 2010

What makes man, man and an ape an ape? According to Richard Wrangham it is not one's ability to fashion tool, but rather the ability to cook. He is the author of Catching Fire, How Cooking Made Us Human . The Sterns are in LA eating a French Dip at its origin, Philippe's French Dip Restaurant, and there is a new movement sweeping across America — group canning sessions. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 26, 2009 (originally aired) September 11, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Sep 4, 2010

We're looking at the art of the Asian pickle with Alex Hozven creator of the Cultured Pickle Shop in Berkely, CA, the Sterns are visiting Moonlight BBQ in Owensboro, KY, Fred Plotkin teaches us how to take an eaters vacation without a rental car, and Amy Stewart author of Wicked Plants: A Book of Botanical Atrocities introduces us to the darker side of Mother Nature. Broadcast dates for this episode: September 12, 2009 (originally aired) September 4, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Aug 14, 2010

What does a chef consider the most important tool in the kitchen? Chef and writer Daniel Patterson has a surprising answer for all of those who love to cook. He is the author of Aroma . Jane and Michael Stern are looking at the phenomenon of the "slider" and Elizabeth Karmel author of Soaked, Slathered and Seasonings , fills us in on the latest developments in outdoor grilling. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 15, 2009 (originally aired) August 14, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Aug 7, 2010

This week we have lessons in greening your kitchen with Kate Heyhoe, author of Cooking Green: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint in the Kitchen . New York Times columnist Melissa Clark gives us a lesson in blended summer soups, and cheesemonger Steve Jenkins explains the real cost of artisan cheeses. The Sterns are dining at (probably) the best delicatessen in America, and Lynne answers your calls. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 1, 2009 (originally aired) August 7, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Jul 10, 2010

We're in Lynne's kitchen to learn about one of our most elusive immigrant cuisines, that of the Hmong people of Southeast Asia. Our guides are the authors of Cooking From the Heart: the Hmong Kitchen in America . Jane and Michael Stern are eating pancakes near the fountain of youth at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill in De Leon Springs, FL, and we get the perfect summer sauce from Michael Ruhlman, author of Ratio: The Simple Codes Behiond the Craft of Everyday Cooking . Broadcast dates for this episode: July 11, 2009 (originally aired) July 10, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Jul 3, 2010

We're talking to food activist Michael Pollan, author of In Defense of Food about the intersection between sustainable foods, and our real life pocketbooks. Jane and Michael Stern have been researching the green chile cheeseburger in New Mexico and we look at the origins of the American potato chip with Dirk Burhans author of Crunch, A History of the Great American Potato Chip . Broadcast dates for this episode: July 18, 2009 (originally aired) July 3, 2010 (rebroadcast)

Jun 19, 2010