Home Cooking

For the first time, the hosts share the joy of recording together in the same room! They dive into the intriguing world of shoofly pie and a playful debate about mayonnaise preferences. The conversation sparkles with nostalgic desserts, creative ice cream toppings from a birthday party, and innovative tuna salads that elevate lunchtime fare. Humor and practical tips fill their fridge organization discussion, making meal prep sound like a delightful adventure. Tune in for a mix of culinary inspiration and laughter!

Dive into a world where cooking meets nostalgia! Enjoy tales of childhood favorites and humorous food memories, all while exploring the versatility of rhubarb. Discover the emotional significance of jam-making as the hosts share personal stories and practical tips. They also tackle challenges like boosting iron intake with creative meal ideas. With a blend of culinary insights and light-hearted banter, this episode invites listeners into a delightful kitchen adventure filled with laughter and love for food!

You should never under-season your food, and you should never under-season your podcasts! So we're coming back with a brand new season of our podcast, starting on August 29th! "New season" implies that we had previous "seasons" and not just a flurry of episodes in 2020, followed by unreasonably long fallow periods with sporadic individual episodes. But never mind that! Eight more episodes are coming soon, so please send your cooking questions to alittlehomecooking@gmail.com, and make sure you're subscribed to this feed! 

Big News! Samin’s second cookbook, Good Things, will be published this September! You can preorder it here now!And to celebrate the book release, Samin will be touring across North America this fall for a series of conversations with friends (and occasionally, Hrishi). Get your tickets now for these events, which promise to be full of laughter, connection, and deliciousness (unless Hrishi is moderating, in which case all we can promise is bickering and puns).In the meantime, here’s a new episode with some questions about eggs, rice, saffron, and specialty condiments — plus a visit from our favorite food influencer, Sumesh Uncle.For recipes, Home Cooking merch, and a transcript of this episode, visit homecooking.show.

Celebrate the holidays with a blend of culinary nostalgia and humorous debates about hot dogs, especially Chicago-style. Discover the versatility of sweet potatoes and the secrets to salting veggies for maximum flavor. The hosts playfully explore the wonders of microwaving vegetables and share tips for cooking frozen ones. Delight in the ambitious quest to recreate a perfect cardamom bun and an ancient fish sauce, while also navigating the delightful chaos of holiday baking mishaps. Rice Krispie Treats take center stage with fun flavor variations!

It’s Thanksgiving, and so, like giblets and your racist aunt, this is the only time this year that you’ll have to deal with us. Welcome to the first (and possibly only) installment of our chill era, featuring our favorite retired food scientist, Dr. Sumesh Uncle Hirway.

We’re back for a special episode of the podcast, and we’re getting questions and giving thanks as we get ready for the high holy day of home kitchens. We got a special surprise in the form of a question from international pop superstar Camila Cabello! Also, we finally made shirts that say “Shrimp J*nga Forever!” and you can get one at homecooking.show/shrimpjenga. You can listen to Hrishi’s new song here, and watch his TED Talk here, For recipes and a transcript of this episode, visit homecooking.show/16.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the new Netflix show 'Waffles & Mochi' and Samin's involvement in it. They debate reviving soggy fries and the dilemma of ordering fried food for delivery. They share tips for cooking a sexy dish for a date and explore the controversy of whether a banana is a fruit. The hosts also talk about maraschino cherries and the versatility of raisins in diverse cuisines.

Smart cookie Helen Zaltzman shares her gingerbread creations. The hosts discuss favorite cookies, controversial oatmeal raisin cookies, and types of cookie tins. They search for a lost lemon icebox cookie recipe, reaching out to old Gourmet Magazine staff. They troubleshoot cakey and flat cookies. The host receives a surprise gift and expresses gratitude to KitchenAid.

Tracy Clayton, known for her controversial Thanksgiving opinion, joins the hosts to discuss differing views on cornbread and Thanksgiving traditions. They also share memories of Thanksgiving and Persian New Year celebrations, explore the art of homemade stuffing, and talk about the importance of condiments like cranberry sauce. Plus, they discuss the making of mango pie as a Thanksgiving dessert that combines American and Indian traditions.