Faith Middleton Food Schmooze

In this favorite from the archive, easy 3-Ingredient weeknight meals, plus Julia Turshen's amazing Turkey + Ricotta Meatballs (Sunday dinner?) and her stunning chocolate cake.

In this favorite from the archive, Faith and the gang riff on Lidia Bastianich’s Beef Roasted in Barolo Wine. Plus, Chris Prosperi uses leftover mashed potatoes to make simple crispy little latkes, and Faith describes the ultimate brisket sandwich.

Faith and the gang celebrate Hanukkah with Leah Koenig, the author of Little Book of Jewish Feasts. Once you’ve tried Leah’s cinnamon-dusted fried chicken, you’ll never make fried chicken any other way. Also in this favorite from the archive, Leah’s recipe for Balsamic and Brown Sugar Brisket.

Dorie Greenspan joins the party to talk with Faith and the gang about her excellent cookbook, Everyday Dorie. Plus, in this favorite from the archive, we share spices that make great gifts.

Cookbook author and baker extraordinaire Rose Levy Beranbaum joins the party to share recipes from her book, Rose’s Baking Basics, in this favorite from the archive. Recipes include Rose’s gingerbread Christmas cookies, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Milk Chocolate Caramel Tart, and more.

Faith kicks the show off with a very special announcement. Then, Faith and the gang get grilling tips and techniques from Jamie Purviance—because we know New Englanders grill all year long.

Faith and the gang have ideas for reinventing Thanksgiving leftovers in this favorite from the archive, and Chris Prosperi explains step-by-step how to make perfect mashed potatoes. Plus, food writer and cookbook author Julia Turshen shares recipes—including roast turkey breasts and sheet-pan stuffing—from her book Now & Again.

In this favorite from the archive: recipes for "Straight-Talk" Turkey, Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Spice Poached Pears, and an easy weeknight fish. Plus, we recommend a juicy $12 Pinot Noir to serve all through the holidays.

Come along for the ride! Faith, the gang, and a dozen fans jump on The Elm City Party Bike for a cocktail crawl through New Haven in this favorite from the archive. Plus, how to cook root vegetables alongside a juicy roast, and a festive sparkling wine we love as much as Prosecco.

What little things can you do to make the grocery store checkout line move faster? Faith has some tips. And, it’s apple season! Make a super simple apple butter in the slow cooker. Plus, in this favorite from the archive, cookbook author Charlotte Druckman shares recipes for your cast-iron skillet.

Listen back to Faith Middleton’s intimate conversation with Lidia Bastianich and support Connecticut Public Radio with your pledge. Thank you!

We’re reairing our special hour dedicated to the Instant Pot. Bruce Weinstein, co-author of the blockbuster cookbook, The Instant Pot Bible, explains why Instant Pots have staying power and shares recipes for every size and model of Instant Pot.

Tomato Jam is our jam, and Food & Wine magazine’s Justin Chapple shares the recipe, as well as his recipe for Chocolate-Peanut Pie. It’s glorious. Plus, a carrot and avocado riff on a classic panzanella and two wine discoveries that go with everything.

We're listening back to some favorite tips to make you a better cook, including Chris Prosperi's trick for making dinner in a rice cooker. Plus, Klancy Miller joins us to talk about her book, Cooking Solo. It's all about the joy of cooking for yourself. Klancy shares recipes for a salmon pasta dish (it uses up leftovers!), polenta with mushrooms, and almond cake.

Easy, fun desserts—delicious little numbers you can whip up in no time at all—often with a handful of ingredients you already have in your pantry or fridge. Think Slow cooker chocolate fondue, puff pastry Napoleons, Klondike sundaes with dulce de leche, chocolate-covered Cheerios, and a two-minute chocolate cake in a mug. Plus, our go-to rush hour meals.