Exploring the nostalgia and versatility of tomato soup, Kenji and Deb share classic recipes and innovative variations. They discuss flavor complexity, spice levels for kids, and caramelized cream soup development. The hosts also delve into cultural variations and the perfect pairing of grilled cheese with tomato soup for a fun culinary experience.

Deb and Kenji explore various pancake styles like tall and fluffy, crisp and fluffy, thin and crispy, and the popular Japanese soufflé pancake. They discuss the importance of baking soda, baking powder, and buttermilk in pancake recipes. The hosts share their quest for the absolute fluffiest pancake and discuss different pancake recipes.

Kenji and Deb reminisce about their history with meatloaf, sharing their favorite recipes and discussing the evolution of this classic dish. They explore the art of making the perfect meatloaf, from unique ingredients like marmite to mastering moistness and exploring fun variations like meatloaf burritos and sandwiches.

Explore the journey of perfecting stovetop mac and cheese with unique ingredients, techniques, and cheese choices. Discover the childhood nostalgia and culinary experiments in recreating this classic dish as a comforting, creamy meal option.

New from Radiotopia, The Recipe with Kenji and Deb. Join us to hear what goes into writing our recipes — the techniques we test, the ingredients we taste — so that you can be on your way to creating your own perfect recipe. Whether you're cooking meatloaf, pancakes, or chicken soup, we got you, and you've got this. Episode 1 drops February 26. Follow us on Instagram @kenjianddeb and visit our website. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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