The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters

817: Holidays with Lisa Kyung Gross and Helen Rosner

Dec 20, 2024

In this conversation, Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of The League of Kitchens, shares the joy of food and community during the holidays, highlighting family recipes from immigrant women. She introduces an Afghan Cake Jawari recipe, bursting with rosewater and cardamom. Food critic Helen Rosner adds her delicious insights on thoughtful gifting and presents last-minute culinary gift ideas. Listeners explore cozy winter flavors, unique dishes calling back to their culinary heritage, and the art of gifting through meaningful connections.

49:38

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Helen Rosner

Lisa Kyung Gross

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The League of Kitchens teaches authentic cooking through immersive experiences, emphasizing cultural connections that enrich the culinary journey.

Lisa Kyung Gross shares a unique Afghan recipe, highlighting the importance of family traditions in holiday cooking and meals.

Helen Rosner encourages thoughtful gift giving by promoting experiences over objects, fostering deeper connections through shared culinary adventures.

Deep dives

The Versatility of Eggs

Eggs are celebrated for their unique role in cooking, being one of the few foods that require breaking before enjoyment. They serve as a foundation for an array of recipes, offering endless culinary possibilities that cater to different meals and occasions. Chef Nelson Serrano-Badri highlights how eggs can transform ordinary dishes into nutritious, inspired meals, especially in time-sensitive situations. For those with busy schedules, air-fried egg bites are presented as a quick and easy solution, combining the convenience of an air fryer with the nutritional benefits of eggs.

Intro

4min

Culinary Heritage at Home

8min

The Art of Measurement in Cooking and Culinary Insights

2min

Cozy Winter Flavors: A Culinary Journey

11min

Celebrating Holidays Through Generosity and Culinary Skills

4min

The Art of Thoughtful Gifting

3min

The Art of Thoughtful Gift-Giving

6min

The Art of Panettone: Tradition and Taste

12min

Exploring Panettone and Quick Egg Recipes for the Holidays

3min

This week, we’re all about community and coming together for the holidays. First, we talk to Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of The League of Kitchens, a unique cooking school where women from all over the world, welcome you into their homes and teach you how to make one of their family recipes. She talks about the delicious recipes she has collected in her new book, The League of Kitchens Cookbook: Brilliant Tips, Secret Methods & Favorite Family Recipes from Around the World. She leaves us with an Afghan recipe for Cake Jawari, a delicious yellow cake with rosewater and cardamom. Then, The New Yorker’s food writer Helen Rosner stops by the studio with treats and ideas for your last-minute gifts.

Broadcast dates for this episode:

December 20, 2024 (originally aired)

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