Épisodes

  • Rick Martinez Hates the Word "Authentic"

    Rick Martinez Hates the Word "Authentic"
    Nov 12 2025
    In this episode of In the Test Kitchen, host Lan Lam and co-host Nik Sharma welcome chef and author Rick Martinez to talk about his vibrant new cookbook, Salsa Daddy. Rick opens up about the creative process behind the book and the challenges of bringing a deeply personal project to life. The conversation moves from his Texas roots and early food memories to reflections on family, legacy, and how recipes can carry the stories of those we’ve lost. This heartfelt and flavorful conversation explores how food connects us to our past, our loved ones, and the joy of cooking itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 min
  • Roy Choi’s Recipe for Redemption: From The Sporkful Podcast

    Roy Choi’s Recipe for Redemption: From The Sporkful Podcast
    Nov 10 2025
    Today's episode is from our friends atThe Sporkful podcast and features Chef Roy Choi, the man behind the legendary Kogi Korean taco truck and a pioneer of the gourmet food truck movement. Host Dan Pashman sits down with Chef Choi for a wide-ranging conversation about his unlikely path to success, the power of food to create community, and the TV moment that changed his life forever. Listen to our episode of In the Test Kitchen with Dan Pashman himself, and then listen to and learn more from The Sporkful on their ⁠website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 min
  • Dan Pashman Hates Spaghetti

    Dan Pashman Hates Spaghetti
    Oct 29 2025
    Host Dan Souza and co-host Lisa McManus welcome Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful podcast and creator of the viral pasta shape cascatelli. Filmed on the Cook’s Country set, the trio dives deep into the world of pasta design, exploring what makes a perfect noodle and how texture, sauce-holding power, and mouthfeel come together in the ultimate bite. No matter how you feel spaghetti as a pasta shape, our recipe for Spaghetti All'Assassina makes it shine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 min
  • Lidey Heuck Loves Grocery Shopping

    Lidey Heuck Loves Grocery Shopping
    Oct 15 2025
    Host Dan Souza and co-host Morgan Bolling welcome food writer and recipe developer Lidey Heuck. Lidey shares stories from her new cookbook Cooking In Real Life and reflects on the lessons she learned working alongside Ina Garten. They also dive into rice crispy treats, swapping their favorite variations and debating the best way to make this nostalgic classic. Order Lidey's cookbook, Cooking In Real Life, here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 min
  • Marina Mabrey Creates Chaos in the Kitchen

    Marina Mabrey Creates Chaos in the Kitchen
    Oct 1 2025
    Join host Dan Souza and co-host Morgan Bolling for a special conversation with Marina Mabrey of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. Marina opens up about overcoming adversity on the court and how an injury led her to discover a new passion in cooking. She shares the ways food became a source of inspiration and healing, along with the favorite dishes she looks for while traveling during the season. Trying to find a way to sneak vegetables into your own diet? Check out our recipe for a Super Greens Smoothie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 min
  • Jessica B. Harris Travels with Food History and Cotton Candy

    Jessica B. Harris Travels with Food History and Cotton Candy
    Sep 17 2025
    Dan Souza and co-host Elle Simone sit down with culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris to talk about her new book, Braided Heritage. They explore the foundational food cultures of the Americas: Native, European, and African, and how these influences shaped the way we cook and eat today. Dr. Harris shares her love of okra, the surprising story of her beginnings as an English teacher, and her fondness for Schoolhouse Rock. She also walks us through an unexpected recipe for fried maple leaves. Check out our recipes for Detroit, French Bread, and Neapolitan-Style Pizza on our website! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 min
  • Dorie Greenspan Thinks the Simpler the Cake, the Better.

    Dorie Greenspan Thinks the Simpler the Cake, the Better.
    Sep 3 2025
    Dan Souza and co-host Nik Sharma sit down with the legendary baker and author Dorie Greenspan to talk about her new book, Dorie’s Anytime Cakes. They dive into what makes a cake special enough for celebration versus perfect for every day, reminisce about the Darth Vader cake Dorie once baked for her son’s fourth birthday, and share the secret to achieving truly great pie dough. Pre-Order Dorie Greenspan's new cookbook; Dorie's Anytime Cakes. Craving cake now? Check out our recipe for a deliciously simple Olive Oil Cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 min
  • Meathead Weighs In on the Great Burger-Pressing Debate

    Meathead Weighs In on the Great Burger-Pressing Debate
    Aug 20 2025
    Dan Souza and co-host Bryan Roof welcome legendary BBQ expert Meathead to talk all things grilling. From his new book to the age-old debate about pressing burgers on the grill, Meathead shares his take on the tips, tricks, and myths that every backyard cook should know. The conversation covers whether pressing burgers is a good idea, the best types of smoke to cook with, how to properly heat a wok, and a variety of other grilling tips. If you love grilling, smoking, or just want to level up your backyard cooking game, this episode is packed with expert advice, a few surprises, and plenty of laughs. Check out Meathead's new cookbook, ⁠The Meathead Method⁠; and check out our favorite gas grills ⁠here⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 min