CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL'S MILK STREET TELEVISION Season 3
301 “THE OAXACAN KITCHEN”
In this episode, Christopher Kimball travels to Oaxaca, Mexico, where he meets Jesús Ochoa, the sous chef at Criollo Restaurant, and learns how to make Carnitas. He then learns how to make Tlayudas from Pilar Cabrera, the owner and head chef of La Olla. Back at the kitchen, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark shows Chris how to make Carnitas at home. Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay makes Green Chili and Tomatillo Hot Sauce, and Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges shows Chris her own interpretation of Tlayudas tailored for the home cook.
302 “THE JOY OF COOKING LEBANON”
Christopher Kimball travels to Beirut to learn how to make classic Lebanese comfort foods with chef Mohamad El Zein, the owner of Moona Restaurant, and cookbook author Anissa Helou. Back at the kitchen, Chris draws inspiration from the flavors of Beirut and adapts these dishes for the home cook. Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart makes Za’atar Flatbread. Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay creates his own version of Pita and Chickpea Salad with Yogurt and Mint (Fatteh), and Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark makes Middle Eastern Rice with Toasted Pasta and Herbs.
303 “ITALIAN THE RIGHT WAY”
In this episode, we learn how Milk Street makes bold Italian dishes the easy and fresh way. Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark makes quick and easy Risotto with Fresh Herbs. Then, Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart teaches us Spaghetti al Limone, the perfect dish for a Tuesday night. Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges recreates the classic dish Pasta all’Amatriciana using Milk Street’s pasta-making techniques.
304 “BAKING IN PARIS”
Paris is famous for its classic sweets. In this episode, Christopher Kimball travels to Paris to sample some not so classic baked goods. He visits Rose Bakery, a café owned by a Franco-British couple, and samples their acclaimed Lemon-Almond Pound Cake. He interviews journalist Lindsey Tramuta, author of “The New Paris,” about how expats are modernizing Paris’ food scene. Later, he visits Le Petit Grain and tries a tart that borrows from classic American flavors. Back at the kitchen, Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce makes her own version of Lemon-Almond Pound Cake, and Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges recreates Petit Grain’s Salted Peanut and Caramel Tart.
305 “THE SECRETS OF STIR-FRY”
This episode is all about quick, easy and delicious stir-fry. Milk Street Cook Matthew Card draws inspiration from Vietnamese flavors and makes Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc). Christopher Kimball teaches us how to season a wok, and Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce makes Stir-Fried Broccoli with Sichuan Peppercorns, an easy weeknight vegetarian dish. Then Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay makes Sesame Stir-Fried Pork with Shiitakes.
306 “CHICKEN AROUND THE WORLD”
Christopher Kimball makes a dinner staple interesting. Drawing inspiration from around the world, Milk Street makes three very different, but equally interesting, chicken dishes. Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay makes his own version of Filipino Chicken Adobo with Coconut Broth. Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark teaches us how to spatchcock a chicken and makes a classic Georgian dish, Crispy Chicken under a Brick (Tsitsila Tabaka). For an easy Tuesday Night Dinner, Chris shows us how to make Chicken Traybake with Roasted Poblano and Tomato Sauce.
307 “GREECE EVERY DAY”
In the Milk Street Kitchen, we make classic Greek dishes that will take you to the Greek islands, without a flight. Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay makes Greek White Bean Soup (Fasolada). Then Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri teaches us how to make two fast and delicious Greek dips, Spicy Feta Dip (Tirokafteri) and Tzatziki. Finally, Milk Street Cook Matthew Card makes Shrimp with Feta Cheese (Garides Saganaki), an appetizer that’s prepared in a tomato sauce and served with crusty bread.
308 “MILK STREET ITALIAN CLASSICS”
This episode is all about reinventing classic Italian dishes using Milk Street techniques. Milk Street Cook Matthew Card teaches Christopher Kimball how to make Tuscan Beef and Black Pepper Stew (Peposo alla Fornacina) without having to sauté the meat. Then Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri shows us how to make a Sicilian favorite—and one of our go-to Tuesday Night
Dinners—Pasta con Fagioli. Finally, Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart shows Chris a recipe for Soft Polenta that will change the way you cook polenta.
309 “ENCHILADAS AND MOLLETES”
In this episode, Christopher Kimball visits a Oaxacan open-air market to eat local favorites. He visits the market’s resident Frida Kahlo impersonator, Beatriz Vázquez, who cooks him her specialty, Enchiladas Verdes. Later in the market, he tastes Molletes, a delicious open-faced sandwich served on thick-cut bread with refried beans and cheese. Back at the kitchen, Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart draws from the flavors of Oaxaca to make Green Enchiladas with Chicken and Cheese (Enchiladas Verdes). Finally, Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges shows us how to make Oaxacan-style Molletes with Pico de Gallo using ingredients easily found in the USA.
310 “ON THE ROAD: PORTLAND, MAINE”
Christopher Kimball takes a road trip up north to the foodie city Portland, Maine. He visits the popular Eventide Oyster Company and makes a salad you’ll actually crave. He also visits Tandem Coffee and Bakery and meets with pastry chef Briana Holt, the mastermind behind Tandem’s most beloved desserts. She teaches Chris how to make Maple-Browned Butter Pie.
311 “MILK STREET SWEETS”
In this episode, we make our favorite Milk Street sweets. Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark whips up rich and gooey Maple-Whiskey Pudding Cakes. Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart teaches Christopher Kimball how to get the perfect texture on our Chocolate-Almond Spice Cookies. Briana Holt of Portland's Tandem Coffee and Bakery then stops by for a Milk Street Visit, where she walks Chris through a recipe for Triple Ginger Scones with Chocolate Chunks.
312 “BEIRUT FAST FOOD”
Christopher Kimball is back in Beirut for a crash course on Lebanese “fast food.” Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges makes a quick yet delicious Bulgur and Beef Kibbeh with Chris. Then he sits down with Kamal Mouzawak of Souk El Tayeb to discuss the fascinating world of food in Beirut. To round out the show, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark prepares a classic dish of Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crisped Onions (Mujaddara).
313 “TUESDAY NIGHT ITALIAN”
This episode is all about Italian Tuesday Night essentials. Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart and Christopher Kimball make the classic and rich Pesto alla Genovese, where the trick is using the right type of cheese. Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri then makes a Campanelle Pasta with Sweet Corn, Tomatoes and Basil, a creamy dish that requires no cream. Finally, we learn how to make a fresh and bright Pasta with Pistachios, Tomatoes and Mint with Milk Street Cook Matthew Card.
314 “HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING”
This episode explores the best recipes for holiday entertaining. Milk Street Cook Matthew Card and Christopher Kimball prepare an Argentinian-Style Stuffed Pork Loin with Chimichurri, a layered and filling dinner. Then Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce whips up a buttery and rich French Walnut Tart, which is an elevated take on the classic American pecan pie.
315 “THE NEW PARIS”
Welcome to the new Paris. In this episode, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark and Christopher Kimball make cloudlike Potato Gnocchi with Butter, Sage and Chives. Then Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges whips up Lamingtons, small chocolate-coated, coconut-covered cakes from Australia by way of Le Petit Grain boulangerie in Paris. Finally, Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce throws together Greens with Walnuts, Parmesan and Pancetta Vinaigrette, a mainstay of French cooking.
316 “AMAZING ONE-LAYER CAKES”
In this episode, we explore the wide world of amazing one layer cakes. Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges bakes up a brownie-like Caprese Chocolate and Almond Torte with only six ingredients. We then move on to the Spanish Almond Cake (Tarta de Santiago), a simple yet delicious one-bowl endeavor. Briana Holt of Tandem Bakery in Portland, Maine, stops by for a Milk Street visit. She teaches Christopher Kimball how to get a perfectly glazed Browned Butter and Coconut Loaf Cake.
317 “THE AUSTRIAN TABLE”
This episode is all about Austria. Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay makes Austrian Beef Stew with Paprika and Caraway (Rindsgulasch), where a smooth and buttery sauce is key. Then Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce makes Austrian Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen), a cake that serves as a simple base for juicy sweet-tart plums. We round out the show with Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri and Christopher Kimball preparing Austrian Potato Salad.
318 “COOKING WITH CHILIES”
This episode dives into the different tastes and uses for chilies. Milk Street Cook Matthew Card makes classic Mexican Tacos al Pastor, where a combination of chipotle chilies in adobo and ancho chili powder really pack a punch. Then, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri makes Ancho Chili Salsa Roja, a deeper, smokier take on a regular salsa. Finally, Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay cooks up Orange-Guajillo Chili Pulled Chicken using dried guajillo chilies that soak and soften in orange juice.
319 “THAILAND NORTH TO SOUTH”
In this episode, we explore Thailand from north to south. Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges fries up Southern Thai–Style Fried Chicken, which is served with a sweet chili sauce. Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart teaches Christopher Kimball how to make Thai Braised Pork and Eggs with Star Anise and Cinnamon (Moo Palo), a classic dish that uses whole cloves, star anise and cinnamon sticks. Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay then whips up a quick Tuesday Night Dinner, a Spicy Beef Salad with Mint and Cilantro (Larb Neua).
320 “NEW FRENCH CLASSICS”
In this episode, Christopher Kimball puts a Milk Street spin on new French classics. Chris and Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark make Beef, Orange and Olive Stew (Boeuf à la Gardiane), a hearty and robust dish. Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce then bakes up decadent and chewy Chocolate Meringue Cookies. To round out the show, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri throws together a quick Lentil Salad with Gorgonzola.
321 “SECRETS OF OAXACA”
In this episode, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Matthew Card prepare a warm and filling Oaxacan Green Mole with Chicken. Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart then makes Oaxacan Refried Black Beans, a staple at Milk Street. Finally, Gonzalo Guzmán of Nopalito in San Francisco stops by for a Milk Street Visit. He teaches Chris how to make a hearty Pozole Rojo.
322 “FROM MOROCCO TO EGYPT”
In this episode, we explore cuisine from Morocco to Egypt. Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay prepares Lemon-Saffron Chicken (Tangia), a rich dish originating from Marrakech. Then, Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges teaches Christopher Kimball how to get the perfect balance of acid and spices with a recipe for Cumin-Coriander Potatoes with Cilantro (Patates Mekhalel). Lastly, Milk Street Cook Matthew Card cooks up Spicy Egyptian Eggplant with Fresh Herbs, an oven-friendly version of a dish that is typically deep-fried by street vendors in Cairo.
323 “THE NEW AUSTRALIA”
This episode is all about the “new” Australia. With heavy influence from the flavors of Asia, Milk Street Cook Matthew Card prepares Miso-Gochujang Pulled Pork. Christopher Kimball then teaches us how to make a Milk Street pantry staple, Miso-Ginger Dressing. Lastly, Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce makes Roasted Cauliflower with Miso Glaze, a warm and rich way to upgrade weeknight veggies.