Short Rib Tacos are a delicious way to spice up taco night! These beer-braised short rib tacos are easy to make in the slow cooker, and made spicy thanks to a delicious chipotle sauce!
Read MoreIn Episode 68 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Nancy Singleton Hachisu about her latest book, Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook, mindfulness and connection with vegetables, the elegant simplicity of Japanese vegetarian dishes, and more!
Read MoreMango Coconut Tapioca Pudding – If you love the classic Thai dessert mango and sticky rice, this pudding recipe is for you! A light and silk coconut cream bursts with tiny tapioca pearls and sweet, fresh mango, and is from Sabai: 100 Simple Thai Recipes for Any Day of the Week by Pailin Chongchitnant. You’ll love how simple it is to whip together when you’re craving those mango and coconut flavors!
Read MoreIn Episode 67 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Pailin Chongchitnant for Hot Thai Kitchen and Pailin’s Kitchen on YouTube about her new book, Sabai, the authenticity of chicken satay, the secret to YouTube success, what makes a Thai meal balanced, what it means to cook “sabai,” and more!
Read MoreBavarian Pretzels – This easy soft pretzel recipe brings a taste of Oktoberfest into your kitchen! This simple recipe is from Gesine Bullock-Prado’s cookbook, My Vermont Table: Recipes for All (Six) Seasons, and is inspired by her German heritage and life in Vermont.
Read MorePan Seared Scallops with Fennel and Leeks – seared scallops are served on a bed of fennel & leeks braised in a sake-infused sauce. Add some crusty bread to make a meal out of it!
Read MoreIn Episode 66 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks Gesine Bullock-Prado about about the six (!) seasons of Vermont, cooking and baking with maple syrup, her newest book, A Vermont Table: Recipes for All Six Seasons, and more!
Read MoreCarrot and Zucchini Strudel – Strudel di carote e zucchine is the Italian version of the classic Austrian strudel dish with apples, raisins, and cinnamon. This savory, regional recipe substitutes vegetables for fruit and oozes with four types of cheese. This recipe is from Italy on a Plate: Travels, Memories, Menus by Susan Gravely, and is perfect for a warm-weather brunch.
Read MoreIn Episode 65 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Vietri founder Susan Gravely about her book, Italy on a Plate, the friendships and partnerships in Italy that have made Veitri so successful, the parallels between Italian and Southern hospitality, and more!
Read MoreSeafood Risotto – This easy seafood risotto recipe is for risotto purists and topped with mixed seafood, including shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, or scallops — use whatever is locally available and in season! From the cookbook, For the Love of Seafood by Karista Bennett, this recipe is perfect for a special occasion but simple enough for a weeknight meal.
Read MoreIn Episode 64 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Karista Bennett about her surprising love story with seafood, the coastal cities she has called home, and her travels that inspired the flavors in her cookbook, For the Love of Seafood.
Read MoreOlive Bruschetta – These flavorful bites are made for olive lovers, with a blend of green olives, black olives, red bell pepper, and capers served on baguette slices for an easy appetizer!
Read MoreLettuce Salad with Mayonnaise Dressing – a fresh green salad is elevated with a simple, delicious mayonnaise dressing made with pantry ingredients!
Read MoreStir-fried String Beans With Tofu in Black Bean Sauce – Chinese Black Bean Sauce, whether homemade or store-bought, adds incredible umami flavor to a stir-fry of string beans and tofu. This recipe comes from Chinese Homestyle by Maggie Zhu, and is a simple, plant-forward meal!
Read MoreIn Episode 63 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Maggie Zhu about her first cookbook, Chinese Homestyle: Everyday Plant-based recipes for takeout, dim sum, noodles & more!
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