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.

Demi Adejuyigbe shares his quarantine baking adventures. They discuss improving green bean casserole, the importance of cranberry sauce for acidity, favorite Thanksgiving dishes, baking adventures making pumpkin pie from scratch, the experience of following a detailed recipe, and introduction to 'The Unmarked Graveyard' podcast series.

Dr. Sumesh Uncle Hirway, Ph.D shares tips, Jen Feltham of Sonoratown teaches a tortilla trick, and Samin & Hrishi talk treats. The hosts discuss their favorite Halloween candies, explore different cornmeal preparations, share family recipes, and talk about the comfort of comfort food. They also discuss seasoning and cooking with a cast iron pan, and even dressing up as Samin for Halloween.

Actor Jason Mantzoukas, a novice in the kitchen, joins the hosts for a fun discussion. Topics include recreating a delicious salmon dip, using bamboo steamers for sweet potatoes, exploring unknown vegetables, roasting fennel, and seasoning cast iron skillets.

The hosts discuss their return after a break and their podcast turning into a TV series on Netflix. They experiment with flavor and express newfound love for bay leaves. They share lunch ideas for virtual school and creative ways to use an abundance of Armenian cucumbers. They provide tips for caramelizing onions and express gratitude to listeners.