
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio
Every week, Milk Street Radio travels the world to find the most fascinating stories about food—a detective who tracks down food thieves and a look inside the most famous (and often scandalous) restaurant kitchens—and interviews with culinary icons such as José Andrés, Padma Lakshmi, Jacques Pépin, and Marcus Samuelsson. And on Milk Street Radio you can always find the unexpected: the comedian who ranks apples using an elaborate 100-point system, the scientists who study if vegetables have souls, and the journalist who reveals the world’s 10 biggest food lies. We also answer our listeners’ cooking questions, find out how to make the perfect cup of coffee, and share how to eat your way through Italy.
Latest episodes

Dec 8, 2023 • 51min
Best Cookbooks 2023: Plus, Charging Friends for Dinner and Pierre Thiam on “Simply West African”
This week, Pierre Thiam will change the way you cook with his secrets for mafé (peanut sauce), Senegalese barbecue and his favorite ingredient, fonio. Plus, journalist Jen Doll helps explain a puzzling new trend of dinner party hosts charging their friends; Adam Gopnik and Christopher Kimball reveal their favorite food books of 2023; and we make Pasta Rotolo with Spinach and Ricotta.Get this week’s recipe for Pasta Rotolo with Spinach and Ricotta here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2023 • 51min
The Baker Who Made Julia Child Cry: Nancy Silverton's Recipes Will Change Your Life
Nancy Silverton is here to make you a better baker. She tells the story about the time she made Julia Child cry on TV and the very best way to make cornbread, angel food cake and more classic desserts. Plus, Joan De Jesus explains the wine world’s biggest trend right now, natural wines; J. Kenji López-Alt shares his secrets for cooking salmon at home; and we make Korean Stir-Fried Chicken with Rice.Get this week’s recipe for Korean Stir-Fried Chicken with Rice here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2023 • 52min
Big Night: Stanley Tucci Eats Hollywood
Stanley Tucci shares his life through food—on- and off-screen. He takes us behind the scenes of “Big Night” and “Julie & Julia," reveals why catering on an Italian movie set is surprisingly bad and recounts dining disasters with Meryl Streep. Plus, Dr. Jennifer Mathews uncovers the secret history of chewing gum, from the Aztecs to Dubble Bubble; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette reveal the origin of the couch potato; and we whip up plush yogurt flatbreads from Crete. (Originally aired November 12, 2021.)Get this week’s recipe, Yogurt and Olive Oil Flatbreads here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2023 • 52min
Thanksgiving Special: Turkey Hotline, Pies, Mashed and a Rogue Turkey!
Chef Jet Tila returns to take Thanksgiving calls, Dan Pashman constructs the ultimate plate, Rossi Anastopoulo reveals the secret history of pie in America, Milk Street team gives mashed potatoes a makeover, and Jacques Pépin shares his Thanksgiving plans.

Nov 10, 2023 • 51min
Madhur Jaffrey: Sucking Mangoes and Chewing Bones
Madhur Jaffrey joins us and shares memories from mountain picnics in the Himalayas, her favorite way to enjoy a mango and stories from her career as a film and food star. Plus, we make Turkish-Style Flaky Flatbreads and journalist David Johns tries to find out—could ice cream actually be good for you? Get this week’s recipe for Turkish-Style Flaky Flatbreads here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2023 • 51min
Mofongo, Pinchos and Campbell’s Soup: The True Story of Puerto Rican Food in the Diaspora
Illyanna Maisonet takes us on a culinary journey through Puerto Rico and its diaspora. She reveals the secrets to her guava barbecue sauce, the only flan she’ll ever eat and the best way to cook rice. Plus, Kim Severson tells us about the rise of salvage food stores, we make Aguachile Negro, and Adam Gopnik asks—what do we do when our favorite places close? (Originally aired October 21, 2022.)Get this week’s recipe for Mexican-Style Shrimp in Chili-Lime Sauce here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2023 • 51min
The Poison Garden: Is Alnwick Castle Trying to Kill You?
Explore the dangerous plants of Alnwick Poison Garden, including common fruits and vegetables with sinister sides. Learn about deadly accidents, hallucinogenic honey, and the Curry Killer. Discover how soda brands changed the world. Get baking tips for measuring flour accurately. Dive into the captivating stories of the Onick Poison Garden's deadly plants. Enjoy a discussion on the joy and convenience of breakfast cereal.

Oct 20, 2023 • 51min
The Secrets of Cooking Fish with Eric Ripert
Join Christopher Kimball in an interview with Eric Ripert, one of the world's greatest chefs, as they discuss the secrets of cooking great seafood and making sauce. They also explore the future of food and culinary medicine, share tips on using apples, and delve into the art of sauce-making. Plus, they talk about removing the bloodline from fresh fish and uncovering Ukraine's culinary traditions.

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Oct 13, 2023 • 51min
Granny Smith Is Vile and Wretched! Apple Tasting Reveals Shocking Reviews
Comedian Brian Frange brutally ranks apples, calling some 'horse food' and 'indigestible filth'. Reporter Katie Thornton discusses the clever design of the Frankfurt Kitchen. Adam Gopnik marvels at the magic of stovetop cooking. They make Indian-Spiced Smashed Potatoes.

Oct 6, 2023 • 51min
From Doro Wat To Jollof Rice: Marcus Samuelsson On The Rise Of Black Cooking
We chat with chef and TV host Marcus Samuelsson about his childhood in Ethiopia, his adoption by Swedish parents and the rich complexity of the Black experience in America, from cooking to culture. Plus, Joe Berkowitz reveals secrets from the little-known world of cheesemaking; Bianca Bosker gives us a history lesson on the humble fork; and we make hearty Soupe au Pistou.This episode is brought to you by Sleep Number and King Arthur Baking.Get this week’s recipe for Soupe au Pistou here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.