Joe Yonan

In this intriguing discussion, Joe Yonan, food and dining editor at The Washington Post and plant-based cooking expert, shares tips for delicious vegan meals, including a Greek White Bean Soup recipe. Journalist Zoë Schlanger dives into the fascinating world of plant intelligence, revealing how plants can remember their kin and even react to sounds like bee buzzing. Food writer J. M. Hirsch adds culinary techniques for the soup, making it a perfect combination of science and cuisine.

Food experts Joe Yonan, Becky Krystal, and Aaron Hutcherson discuss the benefits of building a repertoire of reliable meals, mastering them through practice, and enhancing dishes with unique tweaks. Emphasizes the importance of finding recipes that resonate and taking the drudgery out of cooking by putting it on autopilot. Host Cristina Quinn guides listeners on how to level up their kitchen confidence and culinary skills.

Join Tiffany Derry, a celebrated chef from Dallas, Joe Yonan, food editor at The Washington Post, Andrea Nguyen, acclaimed cookbook author, and pastry chef Paola Velez as they revolutionize Thanksgiving. They share tips on plant-based main courses and unique side dishes, discuss nostalgic comfort foods like mashed potatoes, and offer practical turkey cooking techniques. The conversation flows from innovative baking inspired by bodegas to celebrating multicultural traditions, showcasing a Thanksgiving filled with creativity and culinary joy.