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736: Summer Cooking with Carla Lalli Music

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Aug 29, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Editor Enamored With Carla's Grilling Chapter

  • Francis reveals she edited Carla Lalli Music's cookbook and became obsessed with the grilling chapter during the process.
  • Photos of Carla's backyard with a wood-burning oven and grill inspired envy and curiosity about her summer cooking life.
ADVICE

Make Indoor Barbecue Ribs Ahead

  • Try steaming ribs in a low water pot with a dry rub, then reduce the cooking liquid into a glaze and finish over medium-high heat for caramelization.
  • Make ribs a day ahead: pre-steam, save the liquid, and brush glaze while finishing on a hot grill.
ANECDOTE

Wedding Gift Induction Burner Sat In A Closet

  • Carla says she received an induction burner as a wedding gift years ago and initially stored it unused in a closet.
  • During a hot summer she finally used it and discovered it kept the kitchen dramatically cooler.
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