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Episodes from 2018

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  • Eating Italy: A Holiday Menu

    December 18, 2018

    Italian food expert Jack Bishop (America’s Test Kitchen) takes us to Italy with an authentic holiday menu featuring six regionally inspired dishes.

  • 630: Recipes: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

    December 7, 2018

    Samin Nosrat on acid balance, Emily Kaiser Thelin on Paula Wolfert, America's Test Kitchen on cooking with cannabis, Tom Scocca on caramelized onions

  • Best in Show Cookies

    December 4, 2018

    As a food writer and cookie contest coordinator Rick Nelson has seen and tasted thousands of cookie recipes. He shares some of his favorites with us.

  • 642: The Sioux Chef

    November 23, 2018

    Sean Sherman on indigenous kitchens, Dorie Greenspan on butter, America's Test Kitchen on pumpkin pie spice, Liz O'Keefe on mushrooms

  • Turkey Confidential 2018

    November 22, 2018

    Our Thanksgiving 2018 call-in show hosted by Francis Lam with guests Dorie Greenspan, Pati Jinich, Samin Nosrat & Lynne Rossetto Kasper

  • Lynne's Twists on Thanksgiving Side Dishes

    November 20, 2018

    Lynne Rossetto Kasper shares many wonderful ideas for adding new flavors to traditional Thanksgiving sides.

  • 643: Thanksgiving 2017

    November 9, 2018

    Indian-spiced Thanksgiving, Emma Christensen on hard cider, ATK's Thanksgiving hacks, The Mash-Up Americans, Doc Willoughby's heirloom pot roast

  • Unexpected Wines from Unexpected Places

    November 6, 2018

    Wine expert Madeline Puckette uncorks a selection of unique wines that are both quaffable and affordable.

  • 641: Gail Simmons's Key 3

    October 26, 2018

    The Key 3 with Gail Simmons, Michael Harlan Turkell on vinegar, America's Test Kitchen on sous vide, and Tejal Rao on oysters and love.

  • Hard Cider Revival

    October 23, 2018

    Apple expert Amy Traverso discusses hard cider's history and current popularity in America, and gives suggestions for pairing hard ciders with food.

  • 640: Iconic Desserts

    October 12, 2018

    Stella Parks on desserts, Leslie Pariseau on goddess pilgrimage, Adam Federman on Patience Gray, ATK on Boston cream pie, and Lisa Mendelson on halva

  • Beer Hacks

    October 9, 2018

    Ben Robinson's creative work-arounds for getting beer cold quickly, opening without an opener, and glassware suggestions based on serving temperature.

  • 628: Food From Faraway Places

    September 28, 2018

    Sheldon Simeon on Hawaiian food, Francis Lam on Faroe Islands, Shane Mitchell's Far Afield, ATK on poached eggs, Aleksandra Crapanzano on London

  • Wine Headaches

    September 25, 2018

    Food science writer Dr. Nadia Berenstein looks at the chemical compounds that could cause you to have a wicked headache when drinking wine.

  • 639: Filipino Food

    September 14, 2018

    Inside the food of the Philippines with Amy Besa, King & Emma Phojanakong, Chad Valencia, Jessica Hagedorn, Joanne Boston, and America's Test Kitchen

  • Preserving the Taste of Summer

    September 11, 2018

    Food preservationist extraordinaire Marisa McClellan shares scaled-down canning projects to help capture and keep the flavors of summer.

  • 638: The Future of Urban Farming

    August 31, 2018

    Caleb Harper on urban farming, Rachel Khong on eggs, America's Test Kitchen on grill tongs, Patrick Comiskey on American Rhône, and Miami Gas Stations

  • Eating Summer: Tomatoes and Watermelon

    August 28, 2018

    As summer comes to an end, Southern chef Vivian Howard shares some of her favorite ways to cook and preserve watermelon and tomatoes.

  • Saladish: Beyond Leafy Greens & Dressing

    August 14, 2018

    Ilene Rosen encourages improvisation and experimentation with ingredients to amplify your vegetables

  • 637: Greens & Spanish Sauces

    August 3, 2018

    Jenn Louis on greens, Omar Allibhoy on Spanish sauces, Hank Shaw on eating daylilies, America's Test Kitchen on sonker.

  • Thai Rolled Ice Cream

    July 24, 2018

    Forget the traditional scoops and cones. Thai rolled ice cream is an exciting new way to create and enjoy delicious desserts.

  • 635: Zoe's Ghana Kitchen

    July 20, 2018

    Zoe Adjonyoh on Ghanaian food, America's Test Kitchen on charcoal grilling, Dana Cree on ice cream, Daniella Cheslow on small game dining

  • The Spirit of Aperitivo

    July 10, 2018

    The workday is over! Unwind and prepare for the evening ahead with a drink and light meal in the style of Italian aperitivo.

  • 634: Where We Eat

    July 6, 2018

    Andy Shallal on inclusive dining, An Angel in Queens, Lee Glazer on The Peacock Room, and America's Test Kitchen reviews pie and cake carriers.

  • Steven Raichlen's World of Meatless Smoking

    June 26, 2018

    Grill guru Steven Raichlen reveals a world of meatless smoking that includes potatoes, cheese, eggs, water and even ice cream.

  • 633: The Unexpected South

    June 22, 2018

    John T. Edge on Southern hippie farmers, Dinner at the Patel Motel, America's Test Kitchen on SC Fresh Smoked Ham, Southern food in Pacific Northwest

  • Anthony Bourdain Remembered

    June 14, 2018

    The Splendid Table with Anthony Bourdain: chef, industry booster and critic, world traveler, and adventurous eater.

  • Vedge on Veganism

    June 12, 2018

    In our Splendid Table Selects, Kate Jacoby and Rich Landau, of Vedge, talk about the ever-expanding world of vegan food.

  • Cooking & Eating in Spring

    May 29, 2018

    The New York Times food writer Melissa Clark talks about springtime recipes - from Green Goddess dressing to a tangy take on new potatoes and peas.

  • 632: Food Myths

    May 25, 2018

    America's Test Kitchen on busted food myths, Trine Hahnemann on hygge, Ole Mouritsen on mouthfeel, Burmese cuisine, and classic vegetarian cookbooks

  • Patti LaBelle in the Kitchen

    May 15, 2018

    Legendary singer and cookbook author Patti LaBelle talks about cooking from the soul and keeping it basic.

  • 631: Jessica Harris

    May 11, 2018

    Jessica Harris on her memoir, The Key 3 with Dale Talde, ATK taste tests bagged popcorn, Mads Refslund & Tama Matsuoka Wong on 'trash cooking'

  • Flour Tortilla Road Trip

    May 1, 2018

    Taco historian and food writer Gustavo Arellano takes us to the American Southwest and California for a taste of must-have flour tortillas.

  • Tucson: America's First City of Gastronomy

    April 17, 2018

    Savor the many different foods that make Tucson, Arizona worthy of being named the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the U.S.

  • 629: Feeding Family

    April 13, 2018

    A deep look at what it means to eat with and feed a family, whether it's the family we're born into or the family that we choose.

  • Essential Asian Sauces

    April 3, 2018

    Dan Souza from America's Test Kitchen takes us on a flavorful tour of three classic Asian sauces: oyster sauce, fish sauce, and hoisin sauce.

  • For the Love of Fat

    March 20, 2018

    Andrew Zimmern explains how important fat is to the flavor, appearance and texture of the foods we love.

  • 653: The Women's Pages

    March 9, 2018

    Amanda Cohen on female chefs, Hanna Raskin on the women's pages, Buddhist cooking in Japan, ATK on slow cookers, Daniel Patterson on vegetables

  • Eating in Space

    March 6, 2018

    Astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield enjoys sharing all aspects of life in space, especially what it's like to eat and handle food in zero gravity.

  • All About Fondue

    February 20, 2018

    Splendid Table Selects featuring travel writer Tim Neville on his discovery of -- and the perfect formula for making -- fantastic fondue.

  • 626: The President's Kitchen Cabinet

    February 16, 2018

    Adrian Miller on black presidential chefs, Andrea Nguyen on pho, The Key 3 with Amanda Cohen, and America's Test Kitchen on premium EVOO

  • Landing (and Cooking) the Perfect Fish

    February 6, 2018

    Splendid Table Selects with fish/seafood expert chef Mike Cimarusti on ways to cook fish, dock-to-dish sustainability, and chowder essentials.

  • 648: New Eyes on the Pantry

    January 26, 2018

    Marcus Samuelsson on global ingredients, Olia Hercules on Ukrainian flavors, making toum at home, training your wine palate, ATK tests tea kettles

  • 646: Fifth-Generation Street Vendor

    January 5, 2018

    Azalina Eushope on street food, Anna Thomas on green soup, America's Test Kitchen on sourdough, Elaine Khosrova on butter, Greg Engert on craft beer

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