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10 Simple 4th of July Dessert Recipes
This list of simple 4th of July Dessert Recipes is full of plenty of cool and refreshing festive treats. Easy recipes include Red White and Blue Coconut Slushies, Berry Crisp Parfaits, Vanilla Raspberry Ice Cream Bombe, and more!
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Italy in a Glass: The Italian Art of Gathering with Susan Gravely
In Episode 136 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with return guest Susan Gravely, the founder of Vietri, about her latest cookbook, Italy in a Glass, how to make hosting feel effortless, the joy of pairing Italian food and wine, and how to make the perfect Venetian-style Bellini.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of June 26, 2026: stone fruit, a breath of fresh air, a delicious birthday, and more!
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of June 19, 2026: tinned fish, the best sports fans, homemade In N Out, and more!
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of June 12, 2026: heirloom tomatoes, San Francisco’s last jeepney, The other Bennet Sister, and more!
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10 Years of Hot Thai Kitchen with Pailin Chongchitnant
In Episode 135 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren welcomes back Pailin Chongchitnant to chat about 10 Years of Hot Thai Kitchen.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of June 5, 2026: milestones, cherries, Broadway, and more!
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From Miss Kim to Little Kim: Ji Hye Kim on Opening Little Kim, 10 Years of Miss Kim, and Evolving Korean Cuisine
In Episode 134 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren welcomes back Ji Hye Kim to learn about her new restaurant, Little Kim, and how she and her team create delicious, approachable vegetarian dishes rooted in Asian American tradition.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of May 15, 2026: a Mother’s Day surprise, perpetual blooms, towel fights and more.
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Dig In: Cooking, Family, and Finding Yourself in the Kitchen with Erin O’Brien
In Episode 133 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Erin O’Brien about the three generations of women who built a life through food, how a pandemic-era blog became a calling, and the philosophy behind her debut cookbook, Dig In! Over 100 Easy, Delicious, and Stress-Free Recipes to Make on Repeat.
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Albondigas: Mexican Meatball Soup
Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup) – nourishing and comforting, this flavorful broth is brimming with hearty vegetables and tender beef and rice meatballs. Fresh herbs add brightness and pop to each spoonful!
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Filipino Cheese Pimiento Spread (Pimento Cheese)
Cheese Pimiento is a creamy Filipino-style spread made with savory Queso de Bola (Edam cheese), cheddar cheese, chopped pimento, and good quality mayonnaise! Similar to its cousin, Southern pimento cheese. A staple for holiday gatherings or for merienda (afternoon snack) served on warm pan de sal or homemade bread.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of May 8, 2026: comforting pho, Chonkers the sea lion, a chef daddy, and more!
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Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Table with Tony Kasandrinos
In Episode 132 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Tony Kasandrinos about what makes a great olive oil, how to shop for quality olive oil, and how to build meals and a lifestyle inspired by the Mediterranean Way.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of May 1, 2026: birthday cheesecake, sweet friendships, jazz hands, and more!
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