Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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Robots in the Kitchen: From Food-O-Matic to Disney's “Smart House" Mar 18, 2022

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Can a computer cook? Dr. Alexandra Ketchum examines our fascination with kitchen computers, from the Jetsons' Foodarackacycle to the world’s first robotic kitchen. Plus, celebrated food writer Claudia Roden shares memories from a life dedicated to the joys and history of Mediterranean cooking; Dan Pashman tells us how inventing a new pasta shape has changed his life; and we learn a recipe for a spiced orange cake that uses shredded phyllo dough instead of flour.

Get this week’s recipe, Broken Phyllo Cake with Orange and Bay: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/broken-phyllo-cake-orange-bay

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Vivian Howard at Home: Turnip Run Ups, Hand Pies and Southern Porridge Mar 11, 2022

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This week, we chat with Vivian Howard about growing up on a tobacco farm in Deep Run, North Carolina; her latest TV show, “Somewhere South”; and the foods she considers her flavor MVPs. Plus, we explore the future of algae-based food; Dan Pashman puts a modern twist on family cocktail parties; and we make Mashed Avocados with Sesame and Chili. (Originally aired on May 29, 2020.)

Get this week's recipe, Mashed Avocados with Sesame and Chili: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mashed-avocados-with-sesame-and-chili

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The Science of Stir-Fry with J. Kenji López-Alt Mar 04, 2022

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J. Kenji López-Alt gives us a lesson on Wok 101 and reveals the science behind great stir-fry. Plus, Cheryl Day joins Christopher Kimball to tackle your baking questions about everything from powdered milk to cardamom buns; cookbook author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel explores the food of “Game of Thrones” and “Star Wars”; and we visit Morocco’s communal bakeries to learn an all-purpose flatbread recipe.

Get this week’s recipe for Moroccan Flatbreads: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/moroccan-flatbreads-khobz

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The Secrets of China's Tea Mountains Feb 25, 2022

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Tea expert Shunan Teng tells us about tea that costs $1,000 per ounce and the notion that tea is more like wine than coffee. Plus, we learn about forgotten fast-food chains, Alex Aïnouz debunks the myth of hollandaise as a mother sauce, and we learn how to make Vietnamese Braised Lemon Grass Chicken. (Originally aired April 23, 2021.)

Get this week’s recipe for Vietnamese Braised Lemon Grass Chicken: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/vietnamese-braised-lemon-grass-chicken

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Food Thieves: Missing Cows, Fake Fertilizer and Heisted Almonds Feb 18, 2022

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Detective Rocky Pipkin is a private eye in California’s Central Valley, where the billion-dollar farming industry has made investigating agricultural crimes his specialty. He tells us how truckloads of nuts can vanish into thin air, why you might be eating stolen citrus and how one man scammed dairy farmers out of millions of dollars with a cow Ponzi scheme. Plus, Ed Levine explains why the diner is one of America's most enduring culinary establishments, Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette examine the language of soup, and we dress up a steak with miso-infused butter.

Get this week’s recipe for Pan-Seared Steak with Smoky Miso Butter and Watercress Salad: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/pan-seared-steak-smoky-miso-butter-watercress-salad

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This week’s episode is being brought to you in its entirety without any commercial breaks from the Japan External Trade Organization, JFOODO. To learn more about miso, visit miso-jfoodo.jetro.go.jp/en/

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Nadiya Hussain Baked for the Queen of England Feb 11, 2022

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On this week's dessert-themed show, we chat with Nadiya Hussain about her quest for the perfect brownie, a hack for bread pudding and how she almost faked her death to avoid going on “The Great British Bake Off.” Plus, chef Ana Sortun brings us the story of Turkey’s greatest baklava bakery, Adam Gopnik analyzes amusing dessert names, and we learn to make Plum Cake with Spiced Almond Crumble. (Originally aired July 30, 2021.)

Get this week's recipe for Plum Cake with Spiced Almond Crumble: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/plum-cake-with-spiced-almond-crumble

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Eat Beef, Save the Planet? Nicolette Hahn Niman Fights Back Feb 04, 2022

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Nicolette Hahn Niman was an environmental lawyer and vegetarian. Now, she’s a rancher who believes there’s a case to be made for sustainable meat production. She tells us why she believes the environmental impact and health effects of eating beef have been misunderstood. Plus, Kim Severson shares predictions for what food trends will emerge in the next year, Dan Pashman reviews popcorn kernels, and we learn a recipe for spicy and citrusy fish tacos.

Get this week’s recipe, Chili and Citrus Marinated–Fish Tacos: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chili-citrus-marinated-fish-tacos

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Cocktail Confidential: The Secret History of Mixology Jan 28, 2022

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Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich help us uncover the history of the cocktail, from the invention of drinks like the Long Island Iced Tea to the colorful characters who left their mark on the art of bartending. Plus, we learn the story behind the iconic Kit Kat jingle, “Gimme a Break,” Adam Gopnik considers the pleasures of cooking and eating with your hands, and we use powerhouse pantry ingredients to make a quick noodle sauce.

Get this week's recipe for Ginger-Hoisin Noodles:

https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/hoisin-ginger-noodles

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Sidewalk Salad: Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson Jan 21, 2022

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This week, we chat with TikTok star and expert forager Alexis Nikole Nelson about the most delicious weeds in your backyard, the joys of mushroom jerky and her cross-country journey to make seaweed panna cotta. Plus, Kevin Fortey takes us inside the competitive world of giant vegetable growing, J. Kenji López-Alt reveals the secret to perfect French fries, and we make Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta. (Originally aired on August 12, 2021.)

Get this week's recipe for Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta:

https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/italian-flourless-chocolate-torta

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Pickles, Life and Death: The World of Fermentation Jan 14, 2022

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Fermentation expert Sandor Katz takes on a journey around the globe for a look at some of the world’s greatest fermented foods. He tells us about the joys of making sauerkraut and why fermentation may hold the secret to life. Plus, cookbook author Kristina Cho guides us through classic Chinese baking at home, J. Kenji López-Alt reinvents leftover mashed potatoes, and we learn to make Japanese-style curry.

Get the recipe for Japanese-Style Chicken & Vegetable Curry:

https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/japanese-style-chicken-vegetable-curry

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