Best Splendid Table Podcasts (2025)

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730: Vegetarian Cooking with Deborah Madison 50:15

4d ago50:15

50:15

This week, we spend the hour with Deborah Madison, one of the trailblazers in popularizing vegetarian cooking in America — even though she’s not a full-time vegetarian herself. We chat with her about how she came to be the founding chef of Greens, likely America's first high-end vegetarian restaurant, at a time when fine dining meant meat at the ce…

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I Need a Dinner Party Menu 36:18

5m ago36:18

36:18

We get messages in our inbox ALL the time from listeners who have planned dinner parties, picnics, and other gatherings... but want our advice on what to serve. So this week, Chris is joined by hostess-with-the-mostess Kendra Vaculin to tackle a bevy of listener questions and menu-plan for strawberry-picking lunches, murder mystery dinner parties, …

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I Need Leafy Greens 34:54

6d ago34:54

34:54

Natalie and her husband are capable, adventurous cooks, but they can't seem to get leafy greens on the menu outside of a salad. So Chris and Kendra Vaculin team up to sell Natalie on their favorite greens and techniques. Recipes & Links: Lemony Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Dill Salmon Rice Bowl with Green Curry Creamed Spinach Mostly Chard Tiny…

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825: Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Seattle 49:56

10d ago49:56

49:56

We're on the road celebrating our 30th Anniversary and this week, we bring you an eventful night in Seattle in partnership with KUOW. First up, Valerie Segrest, cofounder of Tahoma Peak Solutions, and Jeremy Thunderbird, owner of Native Soul Cuisine, about the diversity of indigenous food, carrying on traditional recipes, and food sovereignty. Then…

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The Mysterious Peter Quint - Real Minishow Ep. 83 25:36

12d ago25:36

25:36

In this chilling episode, we dive into the latest flashback-heavy chapter of The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix, created by horror maestro Mike Flanagan. The ghost Dani saw is revealed to be Peter Quint, Henry Wingrave’s right-hand man, who once had a dangerous romance with Rebecca Jessel, the former au pair. We explore the toxic dynamics between…

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BA Bake Club: Millionaire's Shortbread 38:32

13d ago38:32

38:32

Join Jesse and Shilpa to dive into each layer of Jesse's decadent, pantry-friendly Millionaire's Shortbread and answer questions from bake clubbers. Starting with the key differences that make this shortbread extra-toasty and tender, this episode travels through Jesse's caramel-studded past and obsession with the perfect, aesthetic slice. Recipes &…

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804: Summer Reading with Aimee Nezhukumatathil author of Bite By Bite & Sara B. Franklin author of The Editor 50:00

18d ago50:00

50:00

This week, we’ve got suggestions to start your summer reading list. First, we sit down with bestselling author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil to talk about her upbringing and the nature of her poetry. She writes about her parent’s gardens and their food, and how she carries her childhood experiences with her today. Her latest book is Bite By Bite: …

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803: Priya Krishna’s Kitchen Adventures and Snacking Bakes with Yossy Arefi 50:22

25d ago50:22

50:22

This week, we’re bringing you two guests that will get you excited about cooking and baking. First, New York Times food desk reporter Priya Krishna tells us about her food writing career, building connections through her stories and travels and her most recent book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. In her book, she draws recipes fro…

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suckin on dem toesies - Talk to Me Review 41:17

26d ago41:17

41:17

Good news! The Stormy Skies found her water bottle. I’m sure everyone has been on the edge of their seats waiting to hear that epic conclusion. In other news, we’re back this week to review Talk to Me one of the best horror movies of 2022. Talk to Me follows a group of teenagers as they pay the ultimate price for playing with the occult. Because ho…

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Is Spring Produce Actually Good? 39:53

27d ago39:53

39:53

Spring has sprung, but Chris isn’t sure spring produce is actually worth the hype. So noted asparagus enthusiast Shilpa Uskokovic joins him to gush about the joys of the season. They’ll also answer listener questions about ramps, managing the first few weeks of CSA season, and more. Recipes & Links: Crispy Miso-Butter Fish With Asparagus Grilled As…

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753: An Homage to the Refrigerator 50:08

1M ago50:08

50:08

This week, we’re shining a light on the absolutely magical, life-changing, the world-changing thing that you already have in your kitchen. The refrigerator. Maybe nothing in your home has changed the world more. Historian Jonathan Rees author of Refrigeration Nation: A History of Ice, Appliances, and Enterprise in America talks about its origins an…

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I Need a Weeknight-Friendly Pantry (rerun) 31:24

1M ago31:24

31:24

Gillian has found herself working from home permanently and finds getting to the grocery store just isn't what it used to be. So, she's turned to Chris and Shilpa to help her stock her pantry and get her out of her weeknight rut. Recipes featured in the episode: Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta Creamy Tahini and Harissa Beef Hummus Bowls with Merguez-Spi…

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824: The Splendid Tour- Celebrating 30 Years: Live from Los Angeles 50:15

1M ago50:15

50:15

We're back on the road to celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This week, we’re headed to Los Angeles, in partnership with LAist, to talk about the world-influencing food scene in LA and the community that brings it together. First, we dig into how LA dining influenced the country and the world with KCRW's very own Evan Kleiman, Host of Good Food, and G…

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Positively Dreadful - Real Minishow Ep. 82 20:22

1M ago20:22

20:22

In a tragic turn of events, The Stormy Skies forgot her Stanley Cup at Yoga and cannot have a sip of water until it’s returned to her. Sam then recounts some tales of woes from her day job of working with children…but thank goodness none of these children are like Miles because in today’s episode of Bly Manor we learn a little more as to why Mile i…

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I Need Matzo Ball Soup 34:20

1M ago34:20

34:20

Janae has been struggling to make the perfect matzo balls for 6 Passovers now. What's worse, even though everything else on Janae's seder table is delicious, her mother-in-law won't let her forget her matzo ball fails. So Janae turns to Chris & Kate Kassin for help making tender, fluffy dumplings that won't fall apart in her soup. Recipes & Links: …

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802: Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall and Roots, Heart, Soul with Todd Richards 49:51

1M ago49:51

49:51

This week, it’s the food journeys of two chefs. First, TV Star and author Carla Hall joins us to talk about her latest show, Chasing Flavor. She brings us stories about her filming and travels and the connection between people and their food. She sticks around to answer some of your cooking questions. Carla Hall hosts the MAX series, Chasing Flavor…

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BA Bake Club: Pistachio Bundt Cake 40:26

2M ago40:26

40:26

Pistachios are Having A Moment. And Shilpa LOVES cake. Enter: the tender, flavorful Pistachio Bundt Cake. Jesse and Shilpa break down why this blender cake (and other nut-based cakes) work and address listener questions, including the one on everyone's mind this month: how to properly grease a bundt pan so your cake comes out in one piece, every ti…

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801: Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking with Von Diaz and My Life in Recipes, Food, Family and Memories with Joan Nathan 50:22

2M ago50:22

50:22

We are looking at food stories from different cultures this week. First, documentarian and journalist Von Diaz joins us to talk about her latest book, Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking. She writes about island cuisine from all over the world and talks about her academic field research, the connections she feels when she is on an island, and …

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Oh. (The Coffee Table 2022 Movie Review) 31:15

2M ago31:15

31:15

This movie was insane. The Coffee Table (La mesita del comedor) is a darkly comedic Spanish film from 2022, directed by Caye Casas and co-written by Casas and Cristina Borobia. Starring David Pareja and Estefanía de los Santos, this black comedy delivers a sharp, unsettling exploration of domestic life gone awry. 🔍 Subscribe and listen now for your…

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I Need Elevated Weeknight Meals (Rerun) 30:19

2M ago30:19

30:19

Cait often devotes her weekends to involved kitchen projects that yield restaurant-quality results. But she's looking to bring that feeling into her weeknights, when time is harder to come by. Chris enlists Kendra Vaculin's help to give Cait's weeknight cooking that chefy quality she's been missing. Recipes & Links: Meatball Soup with Beef Stew Vib…

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823: West African Cuisine with Eric Adjepong and Ozoz Sokoh 50:11

2M ago50:11

50:11

This week, we’re all about the diverse and delicious foods of Ghana and Nigeria. First, Food Network Star Eric Adjepong joins us from his childhood home to talk about the connection to food when eating with his hands, the community that happens around the Ghanain table, and his take on traditional dishes like his recipe for Roasted Banana Grits wit…

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I Need Plant-Based Protein 27:39

2M ago27:39

27:39

George has heard that quinoa is a high-protein superfood, but he's never been able to cook it right. Chris and Shilpa step up to help answer the question behind his SOS. See, while quinoa is higher-protein than other grains, there are better options when it comes to plant-based protein. So Chris and Shilpa try to get George on board with lentils an…

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800: Start Here with Sohla El-Waylly 50:02

2M ago50:02

50:02

This week, we spend the hour with cooking columnist and internet sensation, Sohla El-Waylly. We talk about her connection to food and how she got her start as a pastry chef, writer, and recipe developer. She talks about her work in restaurants and her passion for teaching people how to cook. And she answers your cooking questions, from the best way…

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Real Minishow Ep. 81 - Perfectly Splendid 29:11

2M ago29:11

29:11

We have officially moved out of the Hill House and are ready to move into Bly Manor. The Haunting of Bly Manor is a gothic horror drama from Mike Flanagan, inspired by the works of Henry James, particularly The Turn of the Screw. Set in the 1980s, the series follows Dani Clayton, an American au pair hired to care for two orphaned children, Flora an…

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Back to Basics: The Cooking Mindset 43:17

2M ago43:17

43:17

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. In this final installment, Chris and Shilpa talk about the intangibles of cooking— how to get into the right mindset, manage your time efficiently, and course correct…

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Back to Basics: Mastering Sauces 38:28

2M ago38:28

38:28

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Today, Chris and sauce king Jesse Szewczyk stir up a discussion on the wide world of sauces, dressings, glazes, and more. They dive in to aromatics, making the case f…

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Back to Basics: The Perfect Pot of Rice (Or Any Other Grain You Can Think Of) 36:45

2M ago36:45

36:45

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Why is making stovetop rice so dang hard?! Today, Chris and Kendra Vaculin address the world of grains, including how to make the perfect pot of rice and why the pack…

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Back to Basics: Conquer Protein 34:10

2M ago34:10

34:10

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Animal proteins can be the most expensive part of your dish, and that's a lot of pressure. So today, Chris and Amiel Stanek are here to make perfection attainable, fr…

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Back to Basics: Get Your Head (and Kitchen) in the Game 41:25

2M ago41:25

41:25

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Today, Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic break down how to really read a recipe — and what some common recipe language means. Then, they'll talk about the basic equipment th…

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822: The King Arthur Baking Company's Big Book of Bread with Jessica Battilana and Martin Philip 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

This week, we dedicate the entire episode to answering your bread baking questions with two brilliant bakers and teachers, King Arthur’s very own Jessica Battilana, Staff Editor, and Martin Philip, King Arthur’s Baking Ambassador. While King Arthur has taught millions of people to bake through their school, website, and classic cookbooks. They only…

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