FAST FINDS
Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of September 29, 2023: harvest season, leftovers, sick soup, and more!
Read More
Worth the Hype with Frankie Celenza
In Episode 79 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Frankie Celenza about his new Tastemade show, Worth the Hype, what makes a restaurant buzz-worthy, and more!
Read More
Olive Oil Secrets, From Fruit to Bottle — with Corto Olive Company’s Master Miller, David Garci-Aguirre
In Episode 78 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to David Garci-Aguirre, the Master Miller at Corto Olive Company about what the role of Master Miller entails, what makes the best quality olive oil, olive oil tips and myths, and so much more.
Read More
Strawberry Cointreau Sorbet
Strawberry Cointreau Sorbet – With frozen strawberries and a splash of chilled liqueur, you can quickly whip up a boozy strawberry sorbet, perfect for last minute entertaining!
Read More
Zucchini Cornbread
Zucchini Cornbread – A savory cornbread made with zucchini, onions, cornmeal, and a secret ingredient: cottage cheese! Pair it with your favorite chili, soup, fried chicken, stew, and more!
Read More
CHINESE MENU: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods with Grace Lin
In Episode 77 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Grace Lin about her latest book, Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods.
Read More
Chicken Gnocchi Bake with Creamy Pesto Sauce
Chicken Gnocchi Bake — Comforting and cozy, this one-skillet meal is made with flame grilled chicken and gnocchi cooked in a creamy pesto sauce!
Read More
Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea with Natalie Keng, the Sauce Maven
In Episode 76 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Natalie Keng about creating traditional Chinese dishes with local Southern ingredients, the culinary tradition in Georgia, and how she marries these two cultures in her cookbook, Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea!
Read More
Beyond Smoothies: 10 Delicious Kinds of Vitamix Recipes to Get the Most Out of Your Blender
Looking for delicious ways to use your Vitamix? Here are 10 kinds of Vitamix recipes, beyond smoothies. Soups, sauces, desserts, and more!
Read More
All Up in My Grill with Dale Talde
In Episode 75 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to chef Dale Talde about the 3rd season of his Tastemade show, All Up in My Grill, harnessing Filipino flavors in his cooking, hands-on tips for better grilling, and more!
Read More
Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of August 4, 2023: heirloom tomatoes, learning to crochet, kindergarten mementos, and more!
Read More
Aperol Spritz
Pour yourself an Aperol Spritz and relax! This cocktail made with Prosecco, Aperol, and club soda is the simplest way to embrace the good life, Italian style!
Read More
Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of July 28, 2023: summer sips and undeviled eggs, farmer’s market finds, a toddler’s love, and more!
Read More
One-Pot Mediterranean Cooking with Samantha Ferraro
In Episode 74 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Samantha Ferraro of Little Ferraro Kitchen about her heritage, cooking by feeling, her book One-Pot Mediterranean Cooking, and more!
Read More
America’s Favorite County Fair Champion, Linda Skeens
In Episode 73 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Linda Skeens, America’s favorite county fair champion, about her life and family in Appalachia, her long history with county fairs, and her book, Blue Ribbon Kitchen: Recipes and Tips from America’s Favorite County Fair Champion.
Read More