Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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Heat, Meat, Rice and Veg: Welcome to Hmong Cuisine! Jan 22, 2021

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We learn the elements of Hmong cooking from chef Yia Vang. He tells us about traditional dishes such as stuffed chicken legs and braised mustard greens, how to make 60 gallons of hot sauce and how his father escaped through the jungle at the end of the Vietnam War. Plus, we find out how Renaissance art can save fruit from extinction; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette reveal the linguistic connection between food and cities around the world; and we top whole roasted cauliflower with spiced tahini.

Get the recipe for Cauliflower with Spiced Tahini and Garlic-Chili Oil: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spiced-tahini-garlic-chili-oil-cauliflower

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Eat, Work, Love: Up Close and Personal with Aarón Sánchez Jan 15, 2021

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We chat with superstar chef Aarón Sánchez about finding food, finding love and finding himself. Plus, we discover the history and nuance of the martini cocktail; we share our recipe for Norwegian salmon; and Dan Pashman makes a case for picky eaters. (Originally aired on January 3, 2020.)

Get the recipe for Baked Salted Salmon with Dill: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/norwegian-baked-salted-salmon

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Frontiers of Food Science: Do Sound and Color Affect Flavor? Jan 08, 2021

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Experimental psychologist Charles Spence introduces us to gastrophysics, the science of how the brain melds color, smell and sound to create powerful multisensory taste experiences. Plus, Nicola Twilley investigates the rise of alternative sugars; Alex Aïnouz goes on a hunt for the ultimate knife; and we offer a recipe inspired by Tel Aviv’s Shlomo & Doron, where hummus gets a Mexican twist.

Get the recipe for Hummus with Chipotle Black Beans and Tomato Salsa: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/tomato-salsa-chipotle-black-beans-hummus

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Yotam Ottolenghi’s Big Flavors Jan 01, 2021

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Chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi chats about cooking soup for his aging father, why he pours pancake batter with gochujang over asparagus and how his sense of food presentation was inspired by food stalls in Jerusalem. Plus, we hear from Rev. Heber Brown III about the historical relationship between Black churches and Black farmers; Bianca Bosker discusses the everlasting reign of Cheerios in the breakfast world; and we share our recipe for Slavonian-style Shepherd's Stew.

Get the recipe for Slavonian-Style Shepherd's Stew: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/slavonian-style-shepherds-stew

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Meet Maangchi: The Korean Julia Child Dec 25, 2020

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Many of us still miss Julia Child, but YouTube star Maangchi is an excellent substitute. Today, we discuss Korean home cooking, the best way to clean an octopus and her favorite food, the sea squirt. Plus, we discover what and how ancient Minoans cooked; Alex Aïnouz wonders if we should all have a 3D printer in our kitchens; and we share our recipe for Savory Bread Pudding. (Originally aired December 13, 2019.)

Get this week’s recipe for Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms, Gruyère and Tarragon: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mushrooms-gruyère-savory-bread-pudding

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Jamie Oliver Speaks Out on Nutrition, Restaurants and Toad-in-the-Hole Dec 18, 2020

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This week, Jamie Oliver chats about how drumming kept him out of trouble as a teenager, what his dad taught him about hard work and how his cooking is heavily influenced by traditional English fare. Plus, Nick Hall investigates the world of novelty potato chip flavors; we whip up a chocolate-hazelnut cream cake; and Dan Pashman rethinks s’mores.

Get the recipe for Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chocolate-hazelnut-cream-cake

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Love in the Afghan Kitchen: Dumplings, Faloodas and Chaar Masalah Dec 11, 2020

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Cookbook author Durkhanai Ayubi tells us how the Silk Road shaped the food and history of Afghanistan, from Mongolian dumplings to the life-changing braised eggplant at her family’s restaurant, Parwana. Plus, we sample Cajun seafood from the coast of Louisiana with chef Melissa Martin; Adam Gopnik waxes poetic about New York’s greenmarkets; and we make a dish inspired by Palestinian maftoul.

Get the recipe for Pearl Couscous with Chicken and Chickpeas: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/pearl-couscous-with-chicken-and-chickpeas

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The Secret Language of Food, from Pop-Tarts to Cheez Doodles Dec 04, 2020

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Linguist Dan Jurafsky investigates the language of food, from the hidden meaning of adjectives on restaurant menus to the psychological attraction of brand names like Cheerios and Pop-Tarts. Plus, we hear how gospel star Mahalia Jackson became famous for her fried chicken franchise; J. Kenji López-Alt gives us tips on how to get young kids to eat adventurously; and we make crispy German Pork Schnitzel.

Get the recipe for German Pork Schnitzel: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/german-pork-schnitzel

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The Dating Games: How Couples Survive Food Fights Nov 27, 2020

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Can your significant other’s food preferences become a nonstarter when searching for marital bliss? Reporter Emily Thomas of “The Food Chain” introduces us to three couples who are learning to make peace despite their domestic culinary wars. Plus, we explore kaiseki with Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama; Dan Pashman rails against avocado toast; and we share our recipe for Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies with Browned Butter Icing, which was inspired by a listener question. (Originally aired November 30, 2019.)

Get the recipe for Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies with Browned Butter Icing: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/chewy-molasses-spice-cookies

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The Thanksgiving Show Nov 20, 2020

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We’re celebrating Thanksgiving with friends old and new. Andrea Nguyen shares her family traditions, inspired by the Vietnamese Moon Festival; pie experts Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin put a new spin on classic desserts; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette give us a language lesson on Thanksgiving Day; Rachael Ray, Maneet Chauhan, Maangchi, David Lebovitz and more chefs, authors and friends recount their Thanksgiving tales of disaster, culinary wisdom and family memories; and Dan Pashman breaks down the pros and cons of hosting a virtual Thanksgiving.

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