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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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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of November 21, 2025: milestone birthdays, Jane Austen Stories, dealing with rain, and more!
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Heartland Masala: Cooking with Auyon Mukharji
In Episode 120 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Auyon Mukharji about how he and his mother, Jyoti Mukharji, collaborated to bring their family’s recipes and history to life in their book, Heartland Masala.
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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies – The beloved cake in cookie form! These thick, bakery-style cookies are crispy on the bottom, and soft and dense on the inside, and bursting with sweet strawberries.
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Bake It Gluten Free — with Dana Pollack
In Episode 119 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Dana Pollack about her journey from photo editor to baker, how she built a pioneering online bakery, and her mission to make gluten-free desserts that everyone will love.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of November 14, 2025: winters sips, Northern Lights, honor, and more!
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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos
Vibrant and flavorful Mexican street corn pairs with a simple chicken filling in a delicious taco that the whole family will love! The best part, it’s a meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes!
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30-Minute Meals the Whole Family Will Love with Stephanie Loaiza of Six Sisters’ Stuff
In Episode 118 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Steph Loaiza of Six Sisters’ Stuff about why quick meals can still be meaningful moments shared around the table and their book, 30-Minute Meals: 100+ Quick and Easy Meals the Whole Family Will Love.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of November 7, 2025: marathon runners, Minnesota hot dish, family visits, and more!
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From the Test Kitchen to the Great Outdoors: Cooking with Melissa Knific
In Episode 117 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Melissa Knific about how she creates recipes her audience will love, how she finds cooking inspiration for her own family, and how she and Nina Elder researched and developed recipes for their upcoming book, National Geographic National Parks Cookbook.
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Kale and Quinoa Fall Salad with Pears
Kale and Quinoa Fall Salad with Pears – Welcome autumn with this fall quinoa salad full of hearty kale, sweet pears, feta, and pomegranate and walnuts!
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of October 31, 2025: chocolate orange cookies, adorable otters, cute costumes, and more!
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For the Love of Chocolate, with Phillip Ashley Rix
In Episode 116 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren chats with Phillip Ashley Rix about his new cookbook, For the Love of Chocolate: 80 At-Home Recipes from a Master Chocolatier’s Imagination.
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Dark Chocolate Orange Cookies
Dark Chocolate Orange Cookies – Elevate your chocolate chip cookie game with a delicious combination of chocolate and orange! Dried orange slices and Grand Marnier add depth and the brightness of citrus to each mouthwatering bite. Follow our step by step recipe with photos to create the perfect treat.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of October 24, 2025: foodies in Flushing, more citrus, Thunder Dog, and more!
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