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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of January 30, 2026: family trees, hallway acoustics, the love for Moira Rose, and more.
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Honey and Habanero Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted Butternut Squash with Honey and Habanero – tender, oven-roasted butternut squash, caramelized with sweet and spicy habanero-infused honey butter!
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Rooted in Fire: Cooking, Culture, and Community with Chef Pyet DeSpain
In Episode 126 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Pyet DeSpain about her book, Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native and Mexican Cooking, and the importance of keeping Indigenous food traditions alive.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of January 23, 2026: cauliflower, a talented young painter, the trick to eating alone, and more!
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Tahini-Charred Cauliflower with Dates and Mint
Tahini-Charred Cauliflower with Dates and Mint is a beautiful way to elevate roasted cauliflower. Cauliflower is tossed in a batter of garlicky tahini before roasted, then dressed with lemon juice, morsels of sweet dates, and finished with fresh mint and dill.
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In Good Health: How Rachel Riggs Learned to Cook for a Nourished Life
In Episode 125 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Rachel Riggs about her cookbook, In Good Health, the how chronic illness transformed her relationship with food, why nutrition matters more than ever in today’s world, her love of dark chocolate, and more!
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of January 16, 2026: painting, sheep cake, crazy socks, and more.
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Anytime Cakes, Everyday Joy: Baking with Dorie Greenspan
In Episode 124 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Dorie Greenspan about her latest cookbook, Dorie’s Anytime Cakes and how baking can bring love and joy to daily life.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of December 26, 2025: homemade gingerbread houses, leftover ham recipes, favorite things, and more!
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Wassail – A Traditional Holiday Drink
Celebrate the season with a traditional wassail recipe made with apple cider, warm spices, and festive fruits. This cozy spiced drink is delicious served with or without alcohol and perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of December 19, 2025: holiday baking, ideas for wrapping presents, family time, and more!
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Vegana Italiana: Reimagining Italian Classics with Chef Tara Punzone and Gene Stone
In Episode 123 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Chef Tara Punzone and author Gene Stone about their collaboration on Vegana Italiana cookbook and the process of turning instinct-driven recipes into something home cooks can follow with ease.
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“Half-Assed Homesteading” – My Harvest Kitchen with Gesine Bullock-Prado
In Episode 122 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker welcomes back Gesine Bullock-Prado about about the beauty and challenges of living seasonally, Gesine’s honest philosophy on “half-assed homesteading,” the inspiration behind her latest book, My Harvest Kitchen, and her favorite ways to cook, grow, and preserve with joy rather than perfection.
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Mocha Brownies with Olive Oil and Tahini Swirl
Experience the perfect brownie: deep chocolate flavor, a hint of espresso, smooth olive oil, and a beautiful tahini swirl. These mocha brownies are rich, tender, and full of warm, toasty sesame notes.
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Lebanese Baking with Maureen Abood: Traditional and Modern Middle Eastern Recipes Rooted in Home and Heritage
In Episode 121 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Maureen Abood about how she worked to preserve and celebrate Lebanese baking in her new book, her memories of cooking within a tight-knit family community, and her best tips for home bakers.
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