The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters 808: Garden to Plate: Delicious Summer Recipes and Cooking Ideas with Jess Damuck and Ashley Christensen
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Aug 1, 2025 Join Jess Damuck, author of 'Health Nut' and 'Salad Freak', as she reinvents 1970s health-food classics with modern flair, sharing her savory Lentil Loaf recipe. Then, discover the culinary genius of Ashley Christensen, chef at Poole’s Diner, who answers listener questions and introduces a mind-blowing corn cob stock. The conversation dives into the beauty of seasonal produce and encourages creative uses for vegetable scraps. Get inspired with delicious recipes like charred summer squash and innovative tips for summer cooking.
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Lentil Loaf Tastes Win Doubters
- Jess Damuck shares a story about a doubter who loved her lentil loaf after tasting it.
- Walnuts and cremini mushrooms add texture and flavor that impress meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
Use Smoked Soy Sauce
- Use smoked soy sauce to add umami and smoky richness to vegetarian dishes.
- It elevates vegetable flavor and makes dishes more satisfying for meat-eaters.
Cook Fish in Parchment Packets
- Cook fish in folded parchment paper to steam with vegetables and aromatics.
- This method is simple, flavorful, and minimizes cleanup for busy cooks.
