Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

Author Sharon Hudgins writes a love letter from post-Soviet Vladivostok. Plus, IBM’s supercomputer creates flavor combinations; Dan Pashman lies to his kids about food; and we test cooking oils over high heat.For this week’s recipe, Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crisped Onions (Mujaddara), visit:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/lebanese-lentils-and-rice-with-crisped-onions-mujaddaraThis week’s sponsors:Go to butcherbox.com/milkstreet for $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of free 100% grass-fed ground beef in every ButcherBox you order for the lifetime of your subscription.Go to milkstreet.robinhood.com to sign up. Robinhood is giving listeners a free stock like Apple, Ford or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Elliott, who investigated the horse meat scandal in the United Kingdom, talks about fake oregano, cardboard in parmesan and the multibillion dollar business of food fraud. Plus, we investigate the curious case of “Q” (a Taiwanese obsession with chewiness); we travel to Milan for risotto; we uncover clever culinary uses for yogurt; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks whether cow’s milk is nature’s most nearly perfect food.For this week’s recipe, Risotto Milanese, visit: 177milkstreet.com/recipes/saffron-risotto-risotto-alla-milaneseThis week’s sponsor: Go to butcherbox.com/milkstreet for $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of free 100% grass-fed ground beef in every ButcherBox you order for the lifetime of your subscription. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andres O’Hara on why wine labels matter. Plus, the new Harlem fusion cooking; corks or screwcaps?; and pasta with broccoli sauce. (Originally aired June 1, 2018.)For this week’s recipe, Rigatoni with Roman Broccoli Sauce, visit: 177milkstreet.com/recipes/rigatoni-with-roman-broccoli-sauceThis week’s sponsor: Go to FergusonShowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Goulding, author of “Grape, Olive, Pig,” discovers the original paella, finds out-of-the-way Spanish eateries, falls in love and recounts his one meal at El Bulli. Plus, we travel to Paris for gnocchi; J. Kenji López-Alt double-fries chicken; and Mark Bittman talks about “Dinner for Everyone.”For this week’s recipe, Potato Gnocchi, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/potato-gnocchiThis week’s sponsors:Go to butcherbox.com/milkstreet for $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of free 100% grass-fed ground beef in every ButcherBox you order for the lifetime of your subscription.Go to fergusonshowrooms.com to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgia Freedman, author of “Cooking South of The Clouds,” travels China’s “Wild West” in search of new foods. Plus, Kim Severson of The New York Times explores the supermarket of the future; we make Australian pulled pork; and Dan Pashman discusses the pros and cons of “shower beers.”For this week’s recipe, Miso-Gochujang Pulled Pork, visit:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/miso-gochujang-pulled-porkThis week’s sponsors:Go to FergusonShowrooms.com (http://fergusonshowrooms.com/) to browse the Inspiration Gallery and request an appointment.Go to milkstreet.robinhood.com (http://milkstreet.robinhood.com/) to sign up. Robinhood is giving listeners a free stock like Apple, Ford or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik Sharma, author of “Season,” gives Milk Street a lesson in cooking with spices. Plus, we investigate the unknown culinary history of France; we make a magic pudding cake; give tips for whipping egg whites; and Adam Gopnik asks whether DNA diets are fact or fiction.For this week’s recipe, Maple-Whiskey Pudding Cakes, visit:https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/maple-whiskey-pudding-cakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Yana Gilbuena discusses fertilized duck eggs, traveling dinner pop-ups and the traditional Filipino method of eating with one’s hands. Plus, water fights (and eating well) in Myanmar; cheesier pasta; and Adam Gopnik on wine and philosophy. (Originally aired June 21, 2018.)For this week’s recipe, Singapore Chili Shrimp, visit: https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/singapore-chili-shrimp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intrepid food writer Yasmin Khan dives into the mysteries of Palestinian cooking. Plus we rediscover authentic Austrian goulash; Jonathan Townsend cooks amazing 18th century American recipes in period clothing and kitchens; we share three tricks for using dull knives; and Dr. Aaron Carroll asks, “Are we really dehydrated?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former graffiti artist Duff Goldman bakes cakes in the shape of everything from Radio City Music Hall to old sneakers. Plus we explore Korean home cooking with chef Sohui Kim, and J. Kenji López-Alt investigates the science of no-knead bread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Vivian Howard returns home to rural NC to cook her roots. Plus a computer designs the ultimate chocolate chip cookie; our tip for transforming stale bread; Pork and Kimchi Stew; and what’s on Adam Gopnik’s weekly menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.