Recipes

The Inside Story On Olive Oil

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

A new study says a Mediterranean diet prevents heart disease, thanks in part to the ubiquitous olive oil. We explore what's really inside that dark bottle, what extra virgin really means and why olive oil is so good for you.

Grillmaster Steven Raichlen

Monday, Jul 23, 2012 at 1:17 p.m.

When it comes to barbecue, Steven Raichlen literally "wrote the Bible." Get secrets on grilling everything from scrumptious ribs to tasty angel food cake....

Family Food & Holiday Traditions

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.

From the Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve to Barbecue on Fourth of July -- we're talking holiday food traditions familiar and obscure.

Local Ingredients, Global Cuisine

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 at 12:06 p.m.

Crafting international flavors with ingredients from our own region. A top chef, a local farmer, and an expert food journalist on what's easy to find and what's not in our region.

Sweet Corn: A Summer Staple

Wednesday, Aug 3, 2011 at 1:20 p.m.

In 1953 a University of Illinois scientist discovered a gene that caused corn kernels to store less starch and more sugar. He tried to market the new variety, but the corn industry wasn’t interested. A half century –- and many...

Home Beer Brewing: Beverage Science (Rebroadcast)

Monday, May 30, 2011 at 12:35 p.m.

Why everyone from curious chemistry students to high-end pastry chefs to the First Family is exploring the science behind home beer brewing.

Simon Schama: "Scribble, Scribble, Scribble"

We chat with author and academic Simon Schama, whose new work explores popular culture ranging from fine art to ice cream.

Foraging: Finding Wild Foods

Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 1:20 p.m.

Humans long ago stopped relying on foraging in favor of agriculture. But not everybody has given it up entirely. With Spring right around the corner, we look at the wild bounty available in our backyards and parks, and find out how to...

Food and the Immigrant Experience

Wednesday, Mar 2, 2011 at 1:19 p.m.

We explore the boom in popularity of Peruvian chicken in the Washington region, and what we can learn about the modern immigrant experience from it.

Home Beer Brewing: Beverage Science

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.

Why everyone from curious chemistry students to high-end pastry chefs to the First Family is exploring the science behind home beer brewing.

Healthy Cooking for Babies & Beyond

Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011 at 1:26 p.m.

For many new parents, starting a baby on solid foods can come with more stress than celebration. Should you go with store-bought or homemade food? Organic or conventional produce? And will a wrong move set your child's palate on the wrong...

Entertaining at Home

Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.

Whatever your style or budget, we've got tips for planning a great party.

Vegetable-Centered Thanksgiving Ideas

Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.

The turkey may be the traditional center of attention on Thanksgiving. But many families' holiday tables include an array of delicious, healthy vegetable dishes.

Living Gluten-Free

Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 at 1:06 p.m.

It's one of the labels you see popping up on products in the supermarket: Gluten-Free. What the label means, and why some people are choosing to eliminate gluten from their diets.

Saving the Seas, One Plate at a Time...

Wednesday, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:26 p.m.

Is it possible to save the seas by reprogramming our appetite for seafood? We talk with activist and chef Barton Seaver.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.