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Carrot Peanut Satay Ramen by Hetty Lui McKinnon
"The smell of satay takes me right back to childhood barbecues, when my mother would make satay chicken skewers, and the aroma of them cooking would…
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Hetty Lui McKinnon
Coconut-Braised Chicken with Chickpeas and Lime by Alison Roman
This chicken stew is sort of having an identity crisis (is it khao soi inspired? Tikka masala leaning? Wait—why is there Korean chili paste in this…
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Clea Wurster
9 cookbooks I loved this year
(And 43 more, for good measure!)
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Spaghetti alla bottarga della zia Milla (Aunt Milla’s spaghetti with bottarga) by Viola Buitoni
"A love of and aptitude for good cooking were one of the threads my mother and Milla shared. From her, I learned that … bottarga delivers such flavor…
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Brian Hogan Stewart
Sohla El-Waylly is teaching a new generation how to cook
Sohla joins us to talk her debut cookbook. Plus, her recipe for Creamy Lemon Bars with Brown Butter Crust!
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Brian Hogan Stewart
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Sohla El-Waylly
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Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup by Deb Perelman
A deeply flavored chicken noodle soup you can make in 45 minutes is one we’re going to want to make as often as possible.
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Brian Hogan Stewart
Spinach Artichoke Dip Baked on a Grill by Tyler Florence
"Add a Meyer lemon to just about anything and it instantly becomes not only a better version of itself—thanks to the sweet-tart nature of the citrus—but…
Collard Green Tabbouleh by Tanya Holland
"Although tabbouleh is traditionally made with tons of fresh parsley, this version features collards. ... You'll love how the mint makes the whole thing…
Hetty Lui McKinnon on her deeply personal Tenderheart—and how home cooks can break free of their 'vegetable handcuffs'
Listen now (55 mins) | Plus: new cookbook releases, upcoming recipes from Hetty, and Halloween prep!
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Hetty Lui McKinnon
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My 20-dish Friendsgiving (a chill year for me!)
I live for Thanksgiving because I can act like I'm on a stuffing-inspired Amazing Race. How about you?
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Brian Hogan Stewart
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Lara Gilmore on building an Italian hospitality powerhouse
We're back with Season 15—from Bologna! This week's recipes include Pear and Coffee Cakes and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Brian Hogan Stewart
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How Viola Buitoni turns simple pantry ingredients into Italian magic
How a family legacy of Italian food excellence shaped Viola’s journey as a chef and teacher. Plus: a bottarga excerpt and featured recipe.
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