The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters
Episodes
766: Honoring Family and Heritage with Linda Ronstadt and Natalia Molina
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have the iconic musician Linda Ronstadt and her collaborator Lawrence Downes talking about her love of the culture and food of the Sonor...
765: French Home Cooking and Baking with Jacques Pépin and Aleksandra Crapanzano
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we visit the legendary Jacques Pépin at home to talk about one of his favorite subjects, chicken! First, we dive into some of the French...
788: The Shabbat Table with Adeena Sussman & The Art of Rice with JJ Johnson
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we dedicate the hour to rest and rice. First, we talk to Adeena Sussman about her Shabbat rituals, from cooking with a sense of spiritualit...
720: Dads and Kids: J. Kenji López-Alt, David Chang, & Chris Ying
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we hear from three papa bears who take on the challenge of making mealtime just right. J. Kenji López-Alt of The Food Lab answers your ...
716: Farm, Garden, Cook
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the farmers and gardeners who are keeping us well-fed this summer. This week, we talk to farmer/activist Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm, a...
763: Home Food with Chef Vishwesh Bhatt & Masa with Jorge Gaviria
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking to award-winning Chef Vishwesh Bhatt author of I Am From Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef. He talks about h...
Bonus Episode: The One Recipe's Summer Celebrations Special
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe Free: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSS | iHeartRadio | TuneInWe’re dropping a bonus episode i...
762: Live Fire Cooking
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 favorit...
761: On the Road - Seattle
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We took the show on the road and recorded a live event with KUOW about Seattle’s legendary culinary scene. We met up with some of the people who mak...
783: On The Road – Food & Wine Classic in Aspen with Khushbu Shah, Chandra Ram, Chef Tiffany Derry & Wine Writer Wanda Mann
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We took the show on the road for Food & Wine's Classic in Aspen, CO at the Wheeler Opera House. First, we welcomed Restaurant Editor Khushbu Sha...
760: 4th of July with Andy Baraghani and Samantha Seneviratne
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re celebrating 4th of July with stellar cookbook author, Andy Baraghani to talk about fresh and light recipes that will have you spending time w...
759: Father Stories with Kitty & Al Tait and Jeffrey & Kevin Pang
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re celebrating Father’s Day with Kitty and Al Tait, the dad-and-daughter duo behind Britain’s Orange Bakery and the authors of Breadsong. ...
758: Summer Parties with Nicole A. Taylor, Natasha David and Patric Richardson
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it’s party season with food writer Nicole A. Taylor, bartender Natasha David, and Laundry Evangelist, Patric RichardsonCelebrate kitchen ...
757: Home Cooking with Pros: J. Kenji López-Alt, Daniel Holzman, and Matt Rodbard
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
756: Up Close with Evan Kleiman, Host of Good Food
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we spend the hour with the pioneering food radio personality, Evan Kleiman. We talk about her life and all the places food has taken her. S...
755: Special Sauce with René Redzepi, Diep Tran, and Khushbu Shah
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about different umami-packed sauces that belong in every cook's kitchen. First, we sit with René Redzepi of Copenhagen's Noma to...
754: Spring Cookbook Season
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re celebrating the cookbooks of Spring 2022! We talk with British chef Asma Khan about her latest book, Ammu. The book is an homage t...
738: Legendary Food Writer Claudia Roden
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the legendary food writer Claudia Roden joins us from her home in London to talk about her career and her journey as a food writer. We lea...
Check Out: Be My Guest with Ina Garten
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re sharing an episode from the upcoming third season of Be My Guest with Ina Garten, Ina’s official podcast from Food Network. Join t...
752: Hands-On Cooking with Maneet Chauhan & Dawn Perry, and introducing Jesse Sparks, host of The One Recipe
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Maneet Chauhan and cookbook author Dawn Perry talk hands-on cooking and we introduce our new podcast, The One Recipe & its host, Jesse Spar...
751: Saving Rare Foods with Dan Saladino and M. Karlos Baca
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk to BBC Food journalist Dan Saladino about how saving endangered foods might save the world and indigenous foods activist Karlos Bac...
750: Cooking Winter Vegetables with Hetty McKinnon and Amanda Cohen
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we get into cooking with winter vegetables with Hetty McKinnon, author of To Asia, With Love and Chef Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy
749: The Magnificent Mushroom
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we get into the beauty of mushrooms with wild foods expert Eugenia Bone and Anna L. Tsing, author of The Mushroom at the End of the World
772: On the Curry Trail with Raghavan Iyer
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it's an hour-long special featuring the iconic writer and teacher Raghavan Iyer, author of the forthcoming book, On The Curry Trail
726: Soup’s On with Jenn Louis
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn Louis stops by to talk about the essentials for a great soup and takes on your questions. Plus, the Splendid team holds a taste-off of store-boug...
Our Holiday Special with Von Diaz, Vallery Lomas, and Ada Limón
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re gearing up for the holidays with Von Diaz's Puerto Rican Christmas, great baking with Vallery Lomas, and a little slowdown poetry with Ada Lim...
746: A Guide to Holiday Gifting and Hosting
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A holiday guide with The New Yorker’s Helen Rosner, Serious Eats' Daniel Gritzer, & Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton of the Were You Raised by W...
745: Thanksgiving with Rodney Scott, Nik Sharma, Genevieve Ko, and Eric Wareheim
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting you all set up for Thanksgiving this week with our friends, Rodney Scott, Nik Sharma, Genevieve Ko, and Eric Wareheim
Turkey Confidential with Rick Martinez, Maneet Chauhan, Claire Saffitz, and Jesse Sparks
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | PandoraFrancis Lam hosts the 2022 pre-recorded edition of our popular Than...
769: Thanksgiving with Vivian Howard and Priya Parker
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving with Star of A Chef’s Life, Vivian Howard, and the expert on gatherings, Priya Parker.
744: Secretly Simple Desserts with Anne Byrn, Dave Beran, Aran Goyoaga, & Paola Velez
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ve surprisingly simple desserts with amazing bakers & chefs, Anne Byrn, Dave Beran, Aran Goyoaga, & Paola Velez
742: Fall Cookbook Lineup
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with the authors of some of our favorite fall cookbooks: Mooncakes & Milk Bread, Gastro Obscura, Flavors of the Sun, and Sandor Katz’s ...
740: Back To The Kitchen with Farideh Sadeghin and Soleil Ho
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back in the kitchen and getting cooking inspiration from VICE’s Farideh Sadeghin and we talk to SF Chronicle’s restaurant critic Soleil ...
662: Pepper Party
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Things get spicy when we look at the wide world of chili peppers and how they're enjoyed raw, cooked, powdered, and blended into sauces.
691: Caterers - The Unsung Heroes of Cooking
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Go beyond the pipe and drape, deep into the intense world of catering with Matt and Ted Lee, Michael Twitty, Kwame Onwuachi, and America’s Test Kitc...
689: Culinary Empowerment
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | PandoraThis week, we introduce you to two amazing culinary organizations as we ...
Bonus Episode: Stephen Satterfield and the Art of Toast
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re dropping a bonus episode in our feed this week of our newest pod baby. It’s called The One Recipe and it’s all about that ONE magic, in...
Bonus Episode: Jaya Saxena Swears by Julie Sahni’s Matar Paneer
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re dropping a bonus episode in our feed this week of our newest pod baby. It’s called The One Recipe and it’s all about that ONE magic, in...
Bonus Episode: Bettina Makalintal Talks Crispy Glazed Tofu
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re dropping a bonus episode in our feed this week of our newest pod baby. It’s called The One Recipe and it’s all about that ONE magic, in...
702: Food and Marriage
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | PandoraThis episode is all about food... and marriage. We’ve an international...
666: In Jacques Pépin's Kitchen
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Francis meets up with Chef Jacques Pépin in his home kitchen to talk career, life, and the magic of instant-cured gravlax.
694: Japanese home cooking with Ivan Orkin and Chris Ying
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking about Japanese home cooking this week, and not ramen or sushi! Think curry, omelets, and quick fried noodles. Tomoko Imade Dyen, culina...
Check out: Borderline Salty
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're sharing a trailer for Borderline Salty, a new weekly call-in food podcast from Pineapple Street Studios, hosted by two of our friends...
733: Food Beyond Borders With Yasmin Khan and Reem Kassis
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We delve into Eastern Mediterranean border cuisine with Yasmin Khan and talk to Reem Kassis about her work with modern Arab food.
731: The Shape of Pasta
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are all in on pasta this week! Francis joins Evan Kleiman, host of Good Food on KCRW, and Dan Pashman of The Sporkful to debate the merits of...
729: Saving Chinatown with Grace Young
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Grace Young, one of the greatest culinary historians of Chinese American food to talk about her career and her mission to...
Introducing The One Recipe
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Editor at Eater, Jesse Sparks, talks to chefs and cooks from all over the world about their one go-to recipe and the story behind it. The team...
728: Coffee & Toast with Cheryl Day and Nick Cho
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning baker, Cheryl Day brings us advice on breakfast baking and Nick Cho of Wrecking Ball Coffee & Your Korean Dad fame gives us the lowd...
674: Hanging Out with Mike Solomonov
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Francis Lam and renowned chef Michael Solomonov get to the soul of Israeli food, swap disaster stories and tag team calls from listeners.Broadcast dat...
725: Welcoming the Holidays with Ina Garten
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We close this rollercoaster of a year with the wonderful Ina Garten and answer some of your cooking questions. Plus, Kristen Miglore brings in some of...
722: Staying Close, Even When Distant with Sam Sanders and more
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re working on connecting this week with advice from Sam Sanders on making real conversation, food gifting with Deb Perelman, and the art of gathe...
Turkey Confidential with J.Kenji. Lopez-Alt, Pati Jinich, David Chang and More
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Francis Lam hosts the 2021 pre-recorded edition of our popular Thanksgiving show. Francis is joined by special guests Cheryl Day, Pati Jinich, J.Kenj...
723: Global Thanksgiving with Hawa Hassan and Andrea Nguyen
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’ve stories of how Thanksgiving looks for Americans from all over the world - Vietnam, Mexico, and Somalia. And America’s Test Kitc...
692: Passing the Torch
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On family farms, in restaurants, and in food writing, what happens when one generation passes the work to the next?
721: Let's talk Chinese American Food
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Lucas Sin talks about the evolution of Chinese food & we meet the Ng family, beloved restaurateurs of Kansas City's Bo Lings.
719: Back to Baking with Lisa Donovan and Anissa Helou
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s hoping that the heat of summer is behind us as we fire up our ovens with baking experts from the American South and the Middle East
690: Confessions of Culinary Superfans
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who do you admire? Preston Clark on Patrick Clark, Shauna Sever on Maida Heatter, Melissa Clark on Marcella Hazan, and Pati Jinich on Joan Nathan.
717: Summer Kitchens
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk cooking cool (or not cooking at all) with The New Yorker’s Helen Rosner and learn about the literal summer kitchens of Ukraine.
687: All-Star Summer Cookout
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy the foods of summer: grilled meats and seafood, no-cook meals, ice cream sandwiches, and alcohol-optional beverages.
715: Tasting the Nation with Padma Lakshmi
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Padma Lakshmi of Top Chef & Hulu’s Taste the Nation, talks about meeting cooks across our land, raising bicultural kids, and growing up in Queen...
714: A Carla Hall 4th of July
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who better to bring us fresh ideas for cooking through the long weekend than the delightful Carla Hall?
713: Light Up Your Grill
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get grilling with Hmong Chef Yia Vang, vegetable whisperer Chef Ashley Christensen and best-selling grilling author John "Doc" Willoughby.
686: A Conversation with Madhur Jaffrey
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We spend an afternoon with the illustrious and iconic Indian cookbook author and food writer Madhur Jaffrey.
680: The Sharpest Tools
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it’s all about surprising stories behind the little tools in your kitchen.
679: Four Persian Cooks
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the food of Persia with conversations about fresh herbs, tahdig, a classic fish stew, modern Iranian cuisine, and the Persian pantry.
678: Say Cheese!
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We step behind the scenes at The Cheesemonger Invitational, then go deep into the world of cheese with experts Greselda Powell and Tia Keenan.
734: Mother’s Day with Melissa Clark, Chef Kwame Onwuachi, & Caroline Shin
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Kwame Onwuachi & his mom on their culinary origins, Melissa Clark & her unusual Mother’s Day tradition plus her thoughts on what to coo...
664: Project Cooking
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | PandoraIn this episode, we take on serious culinary projects. Beard Award-winni...
663: The Importance of Eating Urchins
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The aquacultural benefits of eating purple sea urchins. Making rice salad and savory breakfast. America’s Test Kitchen on perfect home-cooked falafe...
655: The Seeds of Flavor
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
647: Mexican Food in America
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jorge Gaviria on tortillas, Steve Alvarez on Mexington, ATK on chilaquiles, Wesley Avila on tacos, Fany Gerson on flan, the importance of Mitla CafeBr...
703: Spring Cookbook Picks
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From baking and Cajun cuisine to vegetarian and historically inspired Mughal dishes, we talk with the authors of four wonderful new cookbooks.Broadcas...
701: The Culture of Drinking
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the world of drinking with a secret barrel room, the spiritual side of mezcal, the language of wine, and the trend of being sober curious.B...
697: Cold Weather Cooking
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cold weather cooking to carry us through the winter from Alissa Timoshkina, Maangchi, Tyler Kord, Andy Baraghani and Paul Kahan.
695: Sean Brock is Still Learning About Southern Food
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We spend an hour with one of the great champions of Southern foodways, award-winning chef Sean Brock. Raised in rural Virginia, Sean has spent 20 year...
698: A Holiday Jubilee with Toni Tipton-Martin and Questlove
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Festive discussions of celebration, community, and cooking with Questlove, Toni Tipton-Martin, Raquel Pelzel, and Claudia Fleming.Broadcast dates for ...
644: The Power of Invitation with Melissa Clark and Friends
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carla Capalbo traveled extensively throughout the nation of Georgia gathering stories and recipes for her gorgeous new book, Tasting Georgia. She expl...
696: Discovering Thanksgiving with Four American Chefs
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This year’s Thanksgiving show celebrates with some of America’s great foreign-born chefs: Ann Kim, Hugo Ortega, Miroslav Uskokovic and Maneet Chau...
Turkey Confidential with Jacques Pepin, Samin Nosrat and More
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Francis Lam hosts the 2020 pre-recorded edition of our popular Thanksgiving show. Francis is joined by special guests Samin Nosrat, Chef Michael Solom...
Favorite Fall Cookbooks
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re all about the new fall cookbook releases and we talk to some of our favorite authors who wrote them: Danny Mena (Made in Mexico), Ev...
An Award-Winning Duo: Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2018 Julia Child Award winners Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken talk about their partnership and the changing face of the American food world.Broad...
Traveling to Eat
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Francis Lam and guests explore the cuisines of the Black Sea, Thailand, Haiti, Milwaukee, and beyond.
Mothers & Daughters
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | PandoraThis week are celebrating mothers and daughters in all kinds of ways. We...
How Bees Made What We Eat
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about bees. We talk to Thor Hanson, author of Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees, about the importance of bees to our food supply...
661: Summer Cookout
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Light up and get your grill on with inspired sauces and sides, and foolproof techniques for both your fire and your food.
659: Vegging Out
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The cultural (and family) politics of vegetarianism, new techniques and better planning for cooking veggies, and essential vegan dishes from Vedge.
668: Edna Lewis, an American Original
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We honor chef, writer, and activist Edna Lewis, who was born in a village of freed slaves and helped change the course of American cuisine.
712: An Hour with Yotam Ottolenghi
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cookbook phenomenon Yotam Ottolenghi takes on your calls and talks tahini, feeding kids, and collaboration.
711: How Restaurants are Dealing
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
San Francisco Chronicle’s Soleil Ho and chef Hugh Acheson talk about what's happening on the ground in restaurants, both the bad and the good.
710: Carla Lalli Music and Andrea Nguyen Take Your Calls
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Francis Lam takes on tofu, unsalted butter, jam pies, and more with Carla Lalli Music (Bon Appétit) and Andrea Nguyen (Vietnamese Food Any Day).
709: Catching up with Lynne Rossetto Kasper
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The founding host of The Splendid Table joins Francis Lam to talk about what she’s been up to since retiring and answer some great listener question...
708: Two Bright Food Stars - Alison Roman and Kwame Onwuachi
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author Alison Roman and James Beard award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi join Francis Lam to take your calls.
707: Christina Tosi and Bryant Terry Answer Quarantine Cooking Questions
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Baking expert Christina Tosi (Milk Bar) and veggie whisperer Bryant Terry (Vegetable Kingdom) join Francis Lam to take your calls.
706: Melissa Clark and Pati Jinich Answer Your Cooking Questions
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Clark (The New York Times) and Pati Jinich (Pati's Mexican Table) join Francis Lam to consider your quarantine cooking questions.
705: Samin Nosrat Answers Your Cooking Questions
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Samin Nosrat (Salt Fat Acid Heat) joins Francis Lam to answer some of your self-isolation cooking questions.
Podcast Extra: Slow Cooker Grains & Veggies
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slow cookers aren't just for large cuts of meat and chili. Faith Durand uses hers to cook all sorts of vegetarian dishes, from breakfast to dessert.
704: How to Shop and Eat Safely Now
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Food science writer J. Kenji López-Alt on safe grocery shopping and how to handle take-out in the time of the coronavirus.
Podcast Extra: How to Make a Sourdough Starter
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast extra we revisit making a sourdough starter with a couple of ingredients and the power of fermentation.
Podcast Extra: Freewheeling Salads
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast extra it’s inspired salad thinking with vegetable genius Eileen Rosen, author of Saladish.
Podcast Extra: If You've Got Time... Caramelize Some Onions
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Truly caramelized onions take patience, and are a great thing to get lost in right now. Especially since they can make mealtime faster later.