Today’s guest is Dan Pelosi, the beloved cook, creator, and entertaining expert known for his comforting Italian American dishes, cozy kitchen content, and vibrant community of followers. Over the past few years, Dan has become one of the most recognizable and adored figures in the world of home cooking. He’s also the bestselling author of the cookbooks “Let’s Party” and “Let’s Eat.”

Dan joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about his food life, his previous life in fashion retail at places like Gap and Nike, self-care, dating, baby food as an ingredient, his NYT Cooking recipes, the HBO show “Heated Rivalry,” and what he’s up to for the holidays. He also shares why he and Ina Garten should never be trapped on a desert island with each other.

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Let’s Party Author Dan Pelosi Is A Homebody At Heart