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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 1d

"I’m very excited and honored to spread the word of possibly the best chicken dish of all time, and it works great with pork also."

Get Bronx-born chef Christian Petroni's recipe for Chicken Scarpariello, from "Parm to Table," here: bit.ly/4onWxtI

📖: Harvest Books

Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 3d

"I came up with this crazy creation around ten years ago at an Italian restaurant I owned in Portland, Oregon ... a unique recipe that is happy to be its own delicious thing." 🍝

Get Joshua McFadden's recipe for Nut Ragu, from "Six Seasons of Pasta," here: bit.ly/42HUSqx

a photograph of nut ragu, from Joshua's McFadden's cookbook "Six Seasons of Pasta"

The book cover of Six Seasons of Pasta, by Joshua McFadden

Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 6d

A new episode of The Splendid Table is out now! First, Joshua McFadden joins us to talk about "Six Seasons of Pasta.” Then, Christian Petroni takes us into the heart of Italian-American cooking with “Parm to Table." Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

📖: Artisan Books / Harvest Books

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 6d

Calling all cookbook lovers! Our monthly cookbook giveaway is live. Enter now at splendidtable.org/cookbook — no purchase necessary!

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 7d

Chef Ashleigh Shanti's recipe for Leather Britches is her take on a classic green bean dish. You'll need a needle and about 2 feet of darning thread or fishing line! Get the recipe, from her book "Our South: Black Food Through My Lens," here: bit.ly/4n5F6Nz

📖: Union Square & Co.
📷: Johnny Autry

Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 9d

We loved having Anna Ansari on the show earlier this month! Check out her full video interview with Francis over on our YouTube channel, where they discuss the delicious connections that can happen across cuisines: bit.ly/476XOOY

Francis Lam Chats With Anna Ansari About the Silk Road, Green Noodles and Iranian Sweets

In this segment from "The Splendid Table," host Francis Lam chats with author Anna Ansari about her new book "Silk Roads: A Flavor Odyssey." The book traces flavors from Baku to Beijing and the delicious connections across cuisines.

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 10d

"I wondered what it would be like to line the bread pans with [fig] leaves. It looked amazing and added a great flavor, almost a coconut scent," writes Richard Hart, co-author of "Richard Hart Bread: Intuitive Sourdough Baking." Get the recipe for his Rye Wrapped in Fig Leaves: bit.ly/4oaarzm

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 13d

On this week's episode, we sit down with two experts at the top of their craft: baker Richard Hart and chef Ashleigh Shanti! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4nInDM2

Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 15d

"I whipped up this beefy broccoli one day after waking up from a deliciously long nap with a violent craving for it," writes Cassie Yeung in "Bad B*tch in the Kitch." 🥩 🥦 Get the recipe for her 30-Minute Beef & Broccoli here: splendidtable.org/story/2025/10/03/30minute-beef-broccoli

Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 20d

This week on the podcast, we’re celebrating new fall cookbooks you need for your kitchen counter with Aleksandra Crapanzano, Anna Ansari and Cassie Yeung. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

📖: @scribnerbooks.bsky.social / @dkbooksus.bsky.social / Clarkson Potter

collage featuring photos of Aleksandra Crapanzano, Anna Ansari and Cassie Yeung.

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 23d

Check out Evie's recipe for Salt-And-Pepper Wings — from her book “Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves,” co-authored with her husband, Stephen Colbert: splendidtable.org/story/2024/09/24/saltandpepper-wings

cover of the book "Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves," written by Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 23d

“These delicious yet easy chicken wings are a go-to for calming the brain and restoring the spirit,” writes this week's guest, Evie McGee Colbert.

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 27d

Listen at splendidtable.org or wherever you get your podcasts!

📸: @jamesnapoli.bsky.social | Leanne Kriz | Felix Walworth | Eric Wolfinger

📖: @chroniclebooks.bsky.social | @celadonbooks.bsky.social

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 27d

This week, Francis chats with Evie McGee Colbert about her book ”Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves,” co-authored with her husband, Stephen Colbert.

Then, Alex Bleeker and Luke Pyenson chat about their book “Taste in Music: Eating on Tour With Indie Musicians."

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 28d

Get Genevieve’s recipe for Cinnamon-Toast Graham Crackers — from her 2016 book “Better Baking” — here:
www.splendidtable.org/story/2017/0...

📸: Romulo Yanes

cover of Genevieve Ko's cookbook "Better Baking," featuring a fruit pie on the front

Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 28d

“Thin and crisp with a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle, these are a cross between Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and supermarket graham crackers,” writes this week’s guest, @NYTCooking’s Genevieve Ko.

a photograph of Genevieve Ko's Cinnamon Toast Graham Crackers

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 29d

Submit yours by recording it on your voice memo app and uploading it here: www.splendidtable.org/story/2025/0.... Or, you can leave us a message at 800-537-5252.

Let us help make your Thanksgiving delicious!

📸: Evan Kleiman | Aya Brackett | Zachary Gray | Baxter Miller | James Napoli

Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · 29d

It’s (almost) that time of year again! We’re taking your Turkey Confidential questions now. 🍂🦃🍁

This year, our show will bring together Samin Nosrat, @kcrwevan.bsky.social, Vivian Howard, Yossy Arefi and — of course — @francis-lam.bsky.social to answer your holiday cooking questions.

Headshots of all of the chefs who will be participating in this year's Turkey Confidential episode

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · Sep 22

Check out Alexina’s recipe for Stout Sticky Toffee Pudding — from her debut book, “Bitter” — here: www.splendidtable.org/story/2025/0...

📸: Yuki Sugiura
📖: @interlinkbooks.bsky.social

The cover of Alexina Anatole's cookbook, “Bitter”

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · Sep 22

“This was inspired by a knockout dessert I ate at The Harwood Arms in London: a malted treacle tart with a stout caramel sauce. That sauce! I had to find a way to use it,” writes this week’s guest, London-based cookbook author Alexina Anatole.

Photograph of Alexina Anatole's Stout Sticky Toffee Pudding, from her cookbook “Bitter”

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · Sep 19

This week, we’re diving into fall cooking and the beauty of bitter flavors with Genevieve Ko, deputy editor at New York Times Cooking, and London-based cookbook author Alexina Anatole. 🍂

🎧 splendidtable.org/episode/2025/09/19/fall-cooking-and-bitter-flavors-with-genevieve-ko-and-alexina-anatole

Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · Aug 22

🎧 splendidtable.org/episode/2025/08/22/backtoschool-cooking-with-peter-j-kim-and-david-nayfeld

Back-to-School Cooking with Peter J. Kim and David Nayfeld

This week, we’ve got back-to-school cooking ideas – from elevating instant ramen with Peter J. Kim to kid-friendly meals with chef David Nayfeld.

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · Aug 22

✨📚 Take the stress out of back-to-school cooking with this week's show!

🍜 "Instant Ramen Kitchen" author Peter J. Kim helps you turn humble ramen packets into surprisingly elegant meals & "Dad, What's for Dinner?" author David Nayfeld shares his approach to quick, kid-friendly meals.

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Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · Aug 8

This week, we've got summer baking tips and tricks from two incredible bakers: cookbook author and star baker Nicole Rucker and State Fair champ Eileen Gannon. 🎂 🏆

🎧 splendidtable.org/episode/2025/08/08/summer-baking-with-nicole-rucker-and-eileen-gannon

Splendid Table @splendidtable.org · Aug 1

☀️ Brighten your summer with farm-to-table cooking ideas from Chef Ashley Christensen and a modern take on hippie food with Jess Damuck.

Listen to our latest episode: splendidtable.org/episode/2024/08/16/garden-to-plate-delicious-summer-recipes-and-cooking-ideas