The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Stephen Presents: Chef Samin Nosrat
Oct 8, 2025
Samin Nosrat, a James Beard Award-winning chef and author, joins Stephen to share her culinary journey and insights from her new book, Good Things. She reveals her initial passion for poetry and how it transitioned into cooking. Together, they whip up ricotta pancakes, touching on the importance of using proper ingredients and family food rituals. Samin also debates skillet choices with Stephen and shares tips on making cardamom ghee. It's a delightful mix of cooking, anecdotes, and laughter in the kitchen!
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Raw Pancake On Air
- Stephen revealed the pancake shown on air was actually raw when he first bit into it.
- He only realized after tasting it and still kept going, joking about taking bullets for the show.
Which Skillet To Bring
- When stranded on a saltwater island, bring a stainless steel skillet instead of cast iron to avoid rust.
- After cleaning cast iron, dry it on the stove, rub a tiny drop of neutral oil on it, and heat briefly to keep it seasoned.
Poetry And Cooking Are Creative Siblings
- Samin links poetry and cooking as parallel creative outlets where you can improvise.
- Both allow making things up and expressing personal voice through craft.
