Faith Middleton Food Schmooze

If you’re ready to eat less meat, but not ready to give up meaty textures, you’ll appreciate Faith’s conversation with Robin Asbell, a plant-based eater herself. In this favorite from the archive, Robyn shares recipes and ideas from her cookbook, Plant-Based Meats.

Faith and the gang muse about easy meals pulled together from ingredients already in the fridge, cabinets, and pantry, in this favorite from the archive. Plus, author Pam Anderson joins the party with recipes from her updated classic cookbook, How to Cook Without a Book.

David Kirschner, the recipe creator behind the book Matzo, shares some fun ways with everybody’s favorite unleavened cracker. Think: Matzo Nachos!

Faith and the gang reminisce about a fabulous meal they shared in New Haven. Check to see if your favorite restaurant is offering curbside pick-up! Plus, Faith talks to author Suzy Scherr about cooking and cleaning with baking soda. Faith also talks to Leah Koenig about her book, Modern Jewish Cooking. Whether you cook the classics, like Matzo Ball Soup, or put a spin on your Seder dishes, Leah's got you covered.

Want to make perfect scrambled eggs? In this favorite from the archive, Tony Broom from Thimble Islands B&B shares his secrets for making what Faith calls the best scrambled eggs on the planet. Plus, Carol Fenster joins the party to talk about recipes in her cookbook, Gluten-Free Cooking for Two.

New York Times columnist and food writer extraordinaire Melissa Clark joins the party to share recipes from her cookbook Dinner: Changing the Game. Also in this favorite from the archive, Chris Prosperi shares a recipe for Corned Beef and Cabbage with a twist.

Meat-lovers rejoice! Faith and the gang celebrate meatloaf a hundred ways, in this favorite from the archive. Plus, food writer and cookbook author Nik Sharma shares recipes for Margherita Naan Pizza, Sumac-Seared Scallops, and Spicy Chocolate Chip-Hazelnut Cookies.

Faith and the gang talk to a soda historian about your favorite fizzy drink. You won’t believe the wacky flavors available now. Bacon? Ranch Dressing? Poutine? Also in this favorite from the archive, Faith talks to two special women who build community through food.

Italian food importer Rolando Beramendi shares recipes from his cookbook, Authentico, for pizza without the crust and a to-die-for olive oil cake. Plus, in this favorite from the archive, a local lawyer shares his plans to develop a vineyard on his property in Italy.

The always-spectacular Ina Garten joins the party in this favorite from the archive. Ina shares recipes and tips from her cookbook, Cook Like a Pro, including her famous Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs. They’re perfect for right now. Plus, Faith and the gang sip a festive $20 Prosecco that goes with everything.

Share your favorite local hot spots with us—and tell us what to order! In this favorite from the archive, learn about Saumur, a lovely French wine under $20, and get to know chef and author Matt Jennings. Matt's cookbook, Homegrown, celebrates the culinary traditions of New England.

Faith and the gang take a Super Bowl quiz and think of ways to incorporate potatoes into a Super Bowl party spread, in this favorite from the archive. James Beard Award winning author Raghavan Iyer joins the party to share recipes from his cookbook Smashed, Mashed, Boiled and Baked—And Fried Too!

Happy Chinese New Year! To celebrate, we’re learning how to make homemade Chinese dumplings thanks to Max Falkowitz, co-writer of The Dumpling Galaxy Cookbook by the amazing Helen You.

New Haven chef Franco Camacho shares his secrets for the perfect guacamole and gluten-free pan-fried oysters.

Let’s get cozy! In this favorite from the archive, Faith and the gang talk to chef Gunnar Karl Gíslasen and Jody Eddy about how to incorporate the Danish practice of Hygge into our everyday lives. They share recipes and ideas from their cookbook, The Hygge Life, and we share our own most-hygge comfort meals.