Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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Inside the Incredible World of Japanese Cooking with Sonoko Sakai Feb 07, 2020

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Sonoko Sakai teaches us about real Japanese home cooking—from the world’s easiest broth to bento boxes to the surprising way she kneads her udon dough. Plus, we investigate counterfeit caviar with David Gauvey Herbert; we share our recipe for a fresh take on the chocolate cookie; and Dan Pashman explains why he’d rather eat alone this Valentine’s Day.

Get this week's recipe, Dried Cherry-Chocolate Chunk Cookies: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/dried-cherry-chocolate-chunk-cookies

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Read “The Caviar Con” by David Gauvey Herbert: https://longreads.com/2019/02/12/the-caviar-con/

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The 40,000-Year-Old Diet: Bill Schindler Goes Caveman and (Barely) Survives Jan 31, 2020

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Bill Schindler has experienced firsthand how our ancestors survived the unknown. This week, he shares with us the perils of life 40,000 years ago—from confronting hyenas in the night to eating cold bone marrow. Plus, we chat with Ron Faiola about the nostalgic charm of Wisconsin supper clubs; Alex Aïnouz makes instant ramen noodles from scratch; and we travel to Italy to bake an authentic tomato and olive focaccia.

Get this week's recipe, Tomato-Olive Focaccia: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/tomato-olive-focaccia

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Hell’s French Kitchen: How 7 Days of Cooking Broke Writer Sam Ashworth Jan 24, 2020

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When Sam Ashworth apprenticed in a French Michelin-starred restaurant, it broke him after just one week. This week, he talks about his experience—which entailed cleaning squid for four hours a night—and why the French brigade system of training chefs and regimenting the cooking process has been so successful. Plus, Dr. Aaron Carroll explains the real environmental impact of eating beef; we talk about hangover cures from around the world; and we discover real Butter Chicken.

Get this week's recipe, Butter Chicken: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/butter-chicken

Read “Super Sad True Chef Story” by Sam Ashworth: https://www.eater.com/2019/8/12/20799538/french-brigade-system-stage-chef-michelin-restaurants

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The Ace of Cakes: Duff Goldman Bakes Up The Hogwarts Express Jan 17, 2020

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Former graffiti artist Duff Goldman bakes cakes in the shape of everything from Radio City Music Hall to old sneakers. Plus we explore Korean home cooking with chef Sohui Kim, and J. Kenji López-Alt investigates the science of no-knead bread. (Originally aired January 31, 2019.)

Get this week's recipe for Ancho Chili Salsa Roja: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/ancho-chili-salsa-roja

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Alpine Cooking: A Culinary Adventure at 3,000 Feet Jan 10, 2020

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Meredith Erickson takes us on an Alpine journey to discover the food and pleasures of the little-known huts and lodges above 3,000 feet. Plus, we chat with Josh Scherer of Good Mythical Morning about the internet’s fascination with taste-test videos; we learn the secrets to the perfect Neapolitan meatball; and Adam Gopnik tells us why sugar sales are declining.

Get this week's recipe, Neapolitan Meatballs with Ragu: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/neapolitan-meatballs

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Eat, Work, Love: Aarón Sánchez Up Close and Personal Jan 03, 2020

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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.

Get this week's recipe, Baked Salted Salmon with Dill: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/norwegian-baked-salted-salmon

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Fake Food: The Billion Dollar Business of Food Fraud Dec 27, 2019

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Chris Elliott, who investigated the horsemeat scandal in the United Kingdom, talks about fake oregano, cardboard in parmesan and the multibillion-dollar business of food fraud. Plus, we investigate the curious case of "Q" (a Taiwanese obsession with chewiness); we travel to Milan for risotto; we uncover clever culinary uses for yogurt; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks whether cow's milk is nature's most nearly perfect food. (Originally aired March 22, 2019.)\

For this week's recipe, Risotto Milanese, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/saffron-risotto-risotto-alla-milanese\

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The Fantastic World of Ted Allen: From Queer Eye to Chopped Dec 20, 2019

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We chat with Ted Allen about the soaring success of Queer Eye and Chopped, his life behind the scenes and embarrassing encounters with Martha Stewart. Plus, we explore the new German cooking with Meike Peters; Adam Gopnik discusses the role of turkey in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”; and we whip up an apple cake.

Get this week's recipe, German Apple Cake: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/german-apple-cake-apfelkuchen

Check out our 2019 Holiday roundup: https://www.177milkstreet.com/holidays

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Meet Maangchi: The Korean Julia Child Dec 13, 2019

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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.

Get this week's recipe: Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms, Gruyère and Tarragon

Check out our 2019 Holiday roundup.

Listen to Sidedoor from the Smithsonian.

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Simply Yotam: The Master of Middle Eastern Food Speeds It Up and Pares It Back Dec 06, 2019

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In Yotam Ottolenghi's latest book, “Simple,” he focuses on delivering minimal hassle for maximum joy—whole-roasted vegetables topped with crème fraîche, no-bake cheesecake and a new take on salads. This week, we discuss how he keeps things simple, yogurt on everything and the must-have spices for any kitchen. Plus, recipes for a homemade Christmas with Yvette Van Boven; the secret of Taiwan's beef noodle soup; and J. Kenji López-Alt on the science of vinaigrettes. (Originally aired December 21, 2018.)

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aiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

Check out our 2019 Holiday roundup.

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.

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Visit equalparts.com and get $50 off any cookware kit over $200 with code MILK.

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