Home Cooking

Join Josey Baker, a master baker and owner of The Mill bakery, as he shares essential flour tips to elevate your baking game. He explains the intriguing nuances of French type 70 flour and its versatility beyond sourdough. Josey also advises on how to store whole-grain flour to prevent spoilage and offers clever tricks to open flour bags without mess. Packed with delightful holiday food ideas, the conversation dives into creative latke toppings like chana masala and smoked salmon, making it perfect for festive gatherings.

In this festive Thanksgiving special, the duo grapples with cold symptoms and brings the heat with spicy humor. They explore innovative twists on classic traditions, suggesting everything from dumpling parties to sumptuous maqluba. Savory pies take center stage, with tips for perfect crusts that even include vodka! Vegetarian mains like giant spanakopita shine as hearty options. Plus, discover make-ahead dishes like butternut squash lasagna, and a cheeky discussion about forgoing turkey for buttermilk chicken. Get ready to rethink your holiday spread!

In this lively discussion, poet and pie maker Kate Lebo, known for her book *The Book of Difficult Fruit*, dives into the intriguing world of unusual fruits. She highlights the quirky medlar and reveals how foraging inspired her writing. Kate shares delicious ways to prepare meddlers, from making a paste with cheese to crafting liqueurs. The conversation also touches on the many uses of pomegranates and prickly pears, offering tips for reducing waste and flavoring dishes with vinegar. Get ready to reconsider your relationship with fruit!

Live from Boston, the hosts share sweet memories of indulging in local pastries. Samin reminisces about cherished Iranian comfort foods and explores how cultural identity influences her writing. The duo discusses navigating recipe origins and making delicious chole-inspired chili for competitions. They tackle holiday gathering ideas and offer creative snack suggestions for kids. Finally, Samin shares valuable advice for aspiring chefs about balancing passion with self-care.

Discover the joys of making the ultimate chile crisp, complete with tips to avoid an overly spicy disaster. Dive into the world of Tahini Sardini Paninis and learn how to expertly blend flavors. Uncover practical advice on managing pre-diabetes through cooking, and find out how to make the most of your dried chili flakes. Plus, get essential tips for maintaining cast iron cookware and learn whether culinary school is worth it for retirees. It's a flavorful journey filled with recipes, tips, and delightful cooking anecdotes!

Recorded live in San Francisco, the hosts dive into a transformative food experience with Sicilian almond granita and share insights on Samin's new cookbook. They discuss the personal touches in her writing and the beauty of communal meals. Samin emphasizes the importance of making low-skill, high-reward dishes and lowering the stakes for home cooks. With a focus on menus for gatherings, Samin also shares her thoughts on recipe flexibility and the sentimental power of food poetry that connects us all.

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.