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The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters

American Public Media

300 episodes

If you love to eat, cook and travel, The Splendid Table is your weekly go-to source. Our public radio program has been connecting people through the common language of food for over three decades. Hosted by award-winning food journalist Francis Lam, each week we bring you fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of cooking, people and culture. We cover all things food – from recipes and restaurants to history and science, farmer’s markets and of course, the Thanksgiving feast. Our wide-ranging, freewheeling guest list includes both world-class and rookie chefs, bestselling authors, scientists, poets, musicians, and even an astronaut in orbit! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weeknight Kitchen, to receive practical, delicious weeknight-ready recipes. Once a month, we also share a sweet treat or baking recipe. Sign up at Splendidtable.org/newsletter Produced by American Public Media. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network

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  1. 859: Indian Street Food with Meherwan Irani & Recipes from a Restaurant Daughter with Ming-Na Wen

    · 50 min

    This week, we get deep into Indian Street food with James Beard Award-winning chef Meherwan Irani. Meherwan brings the addictive energy and tastes of Indian street food into your kitchen. He walks us through some of…

  2. 836: Italian Two Ways with Chefs Joshua McFadden and Christian Petroni

    · 50 min

    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.…

  3. 858: Mindful Cooking with Eric Ripert and The Two Saddest Kitchens with Roz Chast and Jason Adam Katzenstein

    · 50 min

    This week, we go from a mindful kitchen to maybe a neurotic one? First, legendary chef Eric Ripert visits us in the studio to talk about practicing mindfulness and how he learned to bring it into his cooking. He talks…

  4. 835: Fall Cookbooks with Aleksandra Crapanzano, Anna Ansari, and Cassie Yeung

    · 51 min

    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…

  5. 857: Cha Chaan Teng with Lucas Sin and Nourishing Networks with Dr. Ashley Rose Young

    · 50 min

    This week, we’re diving into the everyday food of two of the world’s best food cities, Hong Kong and New Orleans. First, chef Lucas Sin joins us to talk about the iconic dishes found at a cha chaan teng, a casual Hong…

  6. 834: Fall Cooking and Bitter Flavors with Genevieve Ko and Alexina Anatole

    · 50 min

    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…

  7. 856: Fall Baking with Carla Hall & Martin Sorge

    · 50 min

    Fire up your ovens because this week, it’s all about Southern and Midwestern baking. First, we catch up with the inimitable Carla Hall about her latest projects, including her one-woman show and her first-ever baking…

  8. 833: Salsa, Sauces & Sides with Rick Martínez and Sunny Lee

    · 50 min

    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…

  9. 855: Retro Recipes with Bobby Hicks & On Taste with Davide Risso and Gabriella Morini

    · 51 min

    This week, former bartender turned culinary historian Bobby Hicks joins us to talk about his passion for retro cooking. He gives us a history lesson on how recipes evolved thanks to industrial advances, and explains…

  10. Road Tripping - Austin Bush

    · 27 min

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube This week’s stop in our road trip series is Thailand: We’re revisiting an episode from a couple of years ago where we talked to Salvadoran chef…

  11. 832: Back-to-School Cooking with Peter J. Kim and David Nayfeld

    · 51 min

    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…

  12. Road Tripping - Steve Hoffman

    · 24 min

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube This week, we’re all about the beauty of the South of France with Steve Hoffman, author of A Season for That. Here we go!

  13. 854: Cooking con Omi with Omi Hopper and Ohana Style with Sheldon Simeon

    · 50 min

    This week, we bring delicious island flavors and home hacks to your kitchen. First, Puerto Rican home cook Omi Hopper joins us to talk about her love letter to Puerto Rico and the journey that started it all. She…

  14. Road Tripping - Jody Eddy

    · 16 min

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube You’re listening to a collection we’re calling road tripping! This week, it’s a journey to monasteries, temples, and other sacred spaces around…

  15. 762: Live Fire Cooking

    · 51 min

    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…

  16. Road Tripping - Deuki Hong & Matt Rodbard

    · 24 min

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube You’re listening to The Splendid Table's special podcast series, Road Tripping. This week, we are off to Korea with Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard on…

  17. 831: Summer Baking with Nicole Rucker and Eileen Gannon

    · 51 min

    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…

  18. Road Tripping - Gustavo Arellano

    · 18 min

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube This summer we’re bringing you a road trip series, exploring food destinations and cuisines with the writers and storytellers who know them best.…

  19. 853: Medesque with Georgina Hayden and Scandinavian Everyday with Nichole Accettola.

    · 51 min

    This week, it’s vacation daydreaming. First, award-winning food writer Georgina Hayden talks to us about her Greek Cypriot upbringing, growing up above her family’s taverna, and how the family business shaped her love…

  20. Road Tripping - Kate Medley

    · 21 min

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube You’re listening to The Splendid Table's special podcast series, Road Tripping, a compilation of interviews exploring food destinations, culture,…

  21. 830: Summer Entertaining with Casey Elsass and Peter Som

    · 50 min

    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…

  22. 829: Summer Cooking with Abra Berens and Chef Jiho Kim

    · 50 min

    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…

  23. 852: 4th of July Cookout with Andrea Nguyen and Farideh Sadeghin

    · 50 min

    It's officially grilling season, and this week, we’re bringing you an explosion of flavors. First, award-winning author Andrea Nguyen sits down with us to talk about the spreads you’d find at a Vietnamese grill. From…

  24. 768: Hands On Cooking and Hosting with Sohla & Ham El-Waylly and Restaurateur Will Guidara

    · 51 min

    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…

  25. 828: Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Tampa!

    · 50 min

    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…

  26. 851: Spanglish with Monti Carlo and The Lao Kitchen with Saeng Douangdara

    · 51 min

    This week, we explore traditional foods and identity with two amazing chefs. First, Food editor and author Monti Carlo talks about her visit home to Puerto Rico after many years away and how reconnecting with her roots…

  27. 827: Life of a Restaurant Critic with Bill Addison and Wini Moranville

    · 50 min

    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…

  28. Culinary Masters Collection -Anthony Bourdain

    · 21 min

    This week, we went deep into our archives to bring you a conversation with the legendary, Anthony Bourdain. In the early days of our show, Lynne Rossetto Kasper, the OG and co-creator of the show, talked with Tony…

  29. 804: Summer Reading with Aimee Nezhukumatathil author of Bite By Bite & Sara B. Franklin author of The Editor

    · 51 min

    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…

  30. Culinary Masters Collection - Dr. Jessica B. Harris

    · 48 min

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube We've put together a collection we're calling Culinary Masters. It's our favorite interviews with truly iconic people in the world of food, people…

  31. 850: Spain My Way with Chef José Andrés

    · 50 min

    This week, we spend an hour with award-winning chef and author, José Andrés. We talk about his illustrious career, his world travels, and his love of regional Spanish cooking, its products, and its people. José Andrés…

  32. Culinary Masters Collection - Jacques Pépin

    · 41 min

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube We've put together a collection we're calling Culinary Masters. It's our favorite interviews with truly iconic people in the world of food, people…

  33. 826: Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Iowa City

    · 51 min

    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.…

  34. Culinary Masters Collection - Madhur Jaffrey

    · 41 min

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube. For decades, we’ve sat down with some of the greatest culinary minds — and now we’re re-sharing a few of those remarkable conversations as a part…

  35. 849: Ammazza! with Chef Hillary Sterling and Italian Cookies with Domenica Marchetti

    · 50 min

    This week, we get some seasonal Italian inspiration and delicious Italian sweets. First, we sit down with chef and cookbook author Hillary Sterling to talk about some of her signature dishes, how her obsession with…

  36. Culinary Masters Collection - Martin Yan

    · 50 min

    Every week on our show, we celebrate the intersection of food and life. And this month, we’re highlighting some of the most iconic people in the food world. It’s a new collection called Culinary Masters. We revisit…

  37. 825: Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Seattle

    · 51 min

    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…

  38. Culinary Masters Collection - Claudia Roden

    · 37 min

    Every week on our show, we celebrate the intersection of food and life. And this month, we’re highlighting some of the most iconic people in the food world. It’s a new collection called Culinary Masters. We revisit…

  39. 848: Let’s Party with Dan Pelosi and Caribbean Cooking with Rawlston Williams

    · 51 min

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube. This week, we’re excited to get cooking! First, two-time New York Times bestselling cookbook author and the internet’s favorite Italian, Dan…

  40. 757: Home Cooking with Pros: J. Kenji López-Alt, Daniel Holzman, and Matt Rodbard

    · 50 min

    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…

  41. 847: Vitamina T with Jorge Gaviria and Will This Make You Happy with Tanya Bush

    · 50 min

    This week, we talk about Mexican street food and the sometimes surprising foods that make us happy. Masienda founder, Jorge Gaviria, gives us a quick lesson on Vitamina T,aka those delicious masa-based Mexican street…

  42. 824: The Splendid Tour- Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Los Angeles

    · 51 min

    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…

  43. 846: Hello, Home Cooking with Ham El-Waylly and Obsessed with the Best with Ella Quittner

    · 50 min

    This week, we amp up your home cooking with nostalgic dishes, perfect recipes, and pro cooking techniques. First, we talk with Chef Ham El-Waylly about his favorite dishes that were inspired by his wildly international…

  44. 823: West African Cuisine with Eric Adjepong and Ozoz Sokoh

    · 51 min

    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,…

  45. 845: Homemade Ramen with Sho Spaeth

    · 50 min

    This week, we get into the history, craft, and techniques of homemade Ramen with the brilliant author, Sho Spaeth. We talk about its origins in Japan, the introduction of ramen to the US, and the recent innovation that…

  46. 822: The King Arthur Baking Company's Big Book of Bread with Jessica Battilana and Martin Philip

    · 51 min

    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…

  47. 844: Global Food Activist and Bestselling Cookbook Author: Jamie Oliver

    · 51 min

    This week, we’re joined in the studio by food superstar and philanthropist Jamie Oliver. We talk about his start in food, growing up above a small-town pub, and finding himself at the iconic River Café with Ruth Rogers…

  48. 821: The Splendid Tour- Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Indianapolis

    · 50 min

    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…

  49. 843: We Fancy with Jerrelle Guy and The Heart Shaped Tin with Bee Wilson

    · 51 min

    This week, we’re all about mindfulness in our kitchens. First, we explore a whole new meaning of fancy with author and recipe developer Jerrelle Guy. She shares her unusual thinking and creative recipes that can…

  50. 820: Cooking Questions with Lisa Donovan and We The Pizza with Muhammad Abdul-Hadi

    · 50 min

    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…

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