Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Latest Episodes:

Padma Lakshmi in Search of America Jun 26, 2020

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Padma Lakshmi shares stories about her childhood in India, her time in Spain and her new show, “Taste the Nation.” Plus, we get a crash course on Parisian cocktail culture from David Lebovitz; we present a new take on the cheeseburger; and Bianca Bosker teaches us about the history and evolution of wine reviews.

Get this week's recipe, Garlic-Rosemary Burgers with Taleggio Sauce: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/garlic-rosemary-burgers-taleggio-cheese-sauce-dinner-barbeque

Our online cooking school is free to anyone who wants to join the food revolution. You can choose from over a dozen classes from Kitchen Improv to The Spice Kitchen to Milk Street Instant Pot. Start a free class today at https://www.177milkstreet.com/school

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Yewande Komolafe's Nigerian Kitchen Jun 19, 2020

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We explore culinary secrets from Yewande Komolafe to change the way you cook. Plus, Gustavo Arellano takes us on a journey down the great American chile highway; we make a hearty beef stew from central Mexico; and Adam Gopnik tells us how a trip to Italy spawned an epiphany. (Originally aired September 28, 2019.)

Get this week's recipe, Mexican Beef and Tomatillo Stew: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/mexican-beef-tomatillo-stew-entomatado-de-res

Right now, we are making our online cooking school available for free to anyone who wants to join the food revolution. You can choose from over a dozen classes from Kitchen Improv to The Spice Kitchen to Milk Street Instant Pot. Start a free class today at https://www.177milkstreet.com/school

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The Science of Food: Steaks, Bugs and Expiration Dates Jun 12, 2020

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We chat with flavor chemist Dr. Arielle Johnson about how to eat a tree, how insects use flavor molecules to communicate and the science of taste and smell. Plus, Meathead Goldwyn teaches us how to grill perfect steaks; J. Kenji López-Alt investigates food expiration dates; and we make a no-fuss, all-flavor Spanish Almond Cake.

Get this week's recipe, Spanish Almond Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spanish-almond-cake-tarta-de-santiago

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Baking Q&A with Claudia Fleming Jun 05, 2020

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Legendary pastry chef Claudia Fleming gives us a crash-course in baking. We discuss her tried-and-true techniques, her all-time favorite desserts and her experience working at New York City’s Jams in the 1980s. Plus, reporter Alli Fam brings us the story of green crabs, an invasive species whose population is on the rise; Bianca Bosker walks us through the fascinating history of tablescaping; and we present a recipe for Thai street food at home.

Get this week's recipe, Thai Grilled Pork Skewers: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/thai-grilled-pork-skewers-moo-ping-barbeque-dinner-chili-lime

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Vivian Howard at Home: Turnip Run Ups, Hand Pies and Southern Porridge May 29, 2020

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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.

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

We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotips

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Desperately Seeking Garifuna! The Amazing History, Food and Language of the Garifuna People May 22, 2020

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Isha Sumner gives us a primer on Garifuna history, culture and cuisine. Plus, we chat with Ruth Rogers of The River Café in London; we taste the bubbles of summer; and we make spaghetti al limone. (Originally aired June 29, 2018.)

Get this week's recipe, Spaghetti al Limone: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spaghetti-al-limone

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Inside Ottolenghi’s Food Empire: Tahini, Charred Eggplant and Green Shakshuka May 15, 2020

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Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley, part of the team behind Yotam Ottolenghi’s food empire, discuss the world of Palestinian cooking—from za’atar to what makes great tahini. Plus, we chat with Gail Simmons about life behind the scenes at “Top Chef”; we make seared pork tenderloin with smoked paprika; and we discuss hidden food meanings with Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of “A Way With Words.”

Get this week's recipe, Seared Pork Tenderloin with Smoked Paprika and Oregano: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/smoked-paprika-oregano-seared-pork-tenderloin

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Sundays with Sam: NYT’s Sam Sifton Preaches on Sunday Supper May 08, 2020

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We chat with Sam Sifton of The New York Times about the rituals and foods of Sunday supper—from easy duck confit to bacon fried chicken. Plus, we hear from reporter Amy Guttman about a bar in London that was once an underground public loo; we make an herb soup from Sardinia; and Adam Gopnik tells us why he thinks Montreal bagels are the best in the world.

Get this week's recipe, Sardinian Herb Soup with Fregola and White Beans (S’erbuzzu): https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/sardinian-herb-soup-serbuzzu

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Nigella Lawson on Hash, Traybakes, Salad Snobs and Kierkegaard May 01, 2020

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Nigella Lawson discusses her favorite "rhapsodically easy" weeknight traybake, how Kirkegaard influenced her philosophy on food and why snobbery has no place in cooking. Plus, we share the story of Zubaida Tariq, Pakistan’s Martha Stewart; Dr. Aaron Carroll reveals if coffee really does cause cancer; and we make Spanish Ratatouille.

Get this week's recipe, Spanish Ratatouille (Pisto Manchego): https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/spanish-ratatouille-pisto-manchego

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The End of Restaurants? No! Edward Lee Feeds America Apr 24, 2020

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This week, we're talking with Edward Lee—chef, independent restaurateur and founder of the LEE Initiative. In response to restaurant closures across the country, the LEE Initiative has formed a nationwide coalition of restaurants that have been transformed into relief kitchens for restaurant workers. Also on this week’s show, we chat with chef Iliana de la Vega about authentic Oaxacan cuisine; Adam Gopnik discusses the three stages of culinary passion; and we make England’s Eton mess.

To learn about what Edward Lee and other chefs around the country are doing to help people during the crisis, go to leeinitiative.org

Get this week's recipe, Eton mess: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/raspberry-pistachio-meringue-with-spiced-whipped-cream

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