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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

The editors of Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Magazine search the world over for techniques and ingredients that can transform your home cooking, producing bigger, bolder dishes with less time and effort.

The Sichuan Kitchen

27m 17s

Christopher Kimball learns Sichuan cooking secrets from Fuchsia Dunlop, starting with Sichuan-Style Cold Poached Chicken with Double Sesame Sauce, a flavorful take on chicken salad. Wes Martin explores toban djan, an essential Sichuan ingredient, to prepare Sichuan Red-Braised Beef. Then, Rosemary Gill gives a lesson on Tofu 101 and makes Spicy Broccolini with Seared Tofu and Sesame Oil.

Episodes

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    The Sichuan Kitchen

    S8 E815 - 27m 17s

    Christopher Kimball learns Sichuan cooking secrets from Fuchsia Dunlop, starting with Sichuan-Style Cold Poached Chicken with Double Sesame Sauce, a flavorful take on chicken salad. Wes Martin explores toban djan, an essential Sichuan ingredient, to prepare Sichuan Red-Braised Beef. Then, Rosemary Gill gives a lesson on Tofu 101 and makes Spicy Broccolini with Seared Tofu and Sesame Oil.

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    Milk Street Holiday

    S8 E814 - 26m 47s

    For special occasion entertaining, Christopher Kimball makes Barolo-Braised Beef Short Ribs, demonstrating the right way to cook your meat in wine. Rosemary Gill shows off the magic of dried mushrooms with Porcini-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Portobello Mushrooms. Finally, Rose Hattabaugh modernizes chocolate mousse with a recipe for Dark Chocolate Terrine with Coffee and Cardamom.

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    Thai Takeout

    S8 E813 - 27m 14s

    Milk Street travels to the street markets of Bangkok to learn Thai classics. J.M. Hirsch and Christopher Kimball begin with Thai-Style Coconut and Chicken Soup, using homemade coconut milk as the soup’s base. Then, Rosemary Gill reveals the art of Hot and Sour Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms, and Bianca Borges shares the technique for making perfect Thai Salad Rolls with Green Chili Dipping Sauce.

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    The Weekend Baker

    S8 E812 - 25m 50s

    Milk Street takes "project baking" to new and exciting heights. First, Christopher Kimball makes Kolaches, Czech-American breakfast treats filled with cream cheese and jam. Rose Hattabaugh bakes Chocolate and Tahini Babka, a creative twist on the braided bread. Plus, Wes Martin shares the secret to proofing your dough in a cold kitchen and Rosemary Gill offers a lesson on Yeast 101.

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    New Potatoes

    S8 E811 - 27m 4s

    From roasted to mashed, Milk Street gives potatoes a makeover! Christopher Kimball visits Türkiye, where he learns a recipe for cheesy Turkish Mashed Potatoes. Then, Wes Martin prepares Patatas Bravas, sharing tips for getting perfect crispy potatoes without deep-frying. Finally, Rosemary Gill brings out the spice with Suya-Spiced Roasted Potatoes with Tomato-Chili Relish.

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    Parisian Sweets

    S8 E810 - 26m 49s

    Christopher Kimball heads back to Paris to satiate his sweet tooth with two show-stopping recipes, one of which has Chris the most excited he's ever been about a dessert! First up is Parisian Flan, where we harness the science of cornstarch to make a pastry cream filling with a double dose of vanilla. Then, Rose Hattabaugh makes Babas Au Rum, a French dessert flavored with candied orange and rum.

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    Milk Street Thanksgiving

    S8 E809 - 26m 13s

    Milk Street celebrates Thanksgiving! Matthew Card prepares a Two-Hour Turkey that saves you time in the kitchen and frees up your oven for other Thanksgiving favorites. Rosemary Gill streamlines sides with Milk-Simmered Mashed Potatoes. Last by not least, Christopher Kimball shares his best pie-making secrets with his all-time favorite Double Crust Apple Pie.

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    Italy’s Forgotten Pastas

    S8 E808 - 27m 25s

    Milk Street heads to Italy to uncover lesser-known pasta recipes that deserve your attention. Christopher Kimball and J.M. Hirsch prepare Pasta with Spicy Tomato and Pancetta Sauce, where the secret spicy ingredient takes everyone by surprise. Then, we get a lesson on simple pasta shapes and Rose Hattabaugh makes Rigatoni alla Zozzona, a mash-up of carbonara and Amatriciana.

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    The Spice Kitchen

    S8 E807 - 26m 27s

    Milk Street takes a deep dive into the spice cabinet! Rosemary Gill starts off with a lesson on Spice Blends 101. Wes Martin uses an Egyptian seasoning to prepare Dukkah-Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Carrot-Cashew Salad. Christopher Kimball makes a pot of Berbere-Spiced Red Lentils, and Rosemary returns to whip up a tray of Butter Roasted Carrots with Za'atar and Pomegranate Molasses.

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    The Real Chicken Kyiv

    S8 E806 - 27m 17s

    Milk Street Editorial Director J.M. Hirsch travels to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he hears from chefs and home cooks about their effort to preserve Ukrainian culture through cuisine. At Milk Street, Christopher Kimball joins J.M. to make an oven-baked, old-school rendition of Chicken Kyiv flavored with dill, lemon and ginger. Then, we investigate the past, present, and future of Ukrainian Borsch.

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    Blender Cakes

    S8 E805 - 27m 19s

    Milk Street explores the art of baking cakes that all share one technique: using a blender to make the batter! Christopher Kimball will have you rethinking cornbread as he prepares Mexican Sweet Corn Cake. Then, Rosemary Gill purees carrots in a blender to make Brazilian-Style Chocolate Glazed Carrot Cake. Finally, Rose Hattabaugh bakes a Yellow Blender Cake with a simple 1-2-3 Vanilla Frosting.`

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    In Search of Cacio e Pepe

    S8 E804 - 25m 54s

    What makes the perfect Cacio e Pepe? Milk Street stops at nothing to find out! Christopher Kimball travels to Rome, where he learns that there are endless ways to make this seemingly simple dish with only three ingredients. Then, Rose Hattabaugh unlocks the meaty side of zucchini with Zucchini Carbonara and Rosemary Gill offers a creamy, dairy-free version of pesto, Spaghetti Parsley with Pesto.

Schedule

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    Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

    Favorite Chicken Soups

    Saturday
    Dec 21

    30 Minutes

    Chicken and vegetable soup with chipotle chilies; chicken soup with ricotta dumplings; chicken and rice noodles in ginger hoisin broth.
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    Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

    New Potatoes

    Saturday
    Dec 21

    30 Minutes

    Cheesy Turkish mashed potatoes; patatas bravas; getting the perfect crispy potatoes without deep-frying; suya-spiced roasted potatoes with tomato-chili relish.
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    Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

    The Pies of Yelapa

    Saturday
    Dec 28

    30 Minutes

    Exploring beachside pies; Yelapa-style corn pie; Yelapa-style chocolate pie; coconut macaroon pie.
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    Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

    The Weekend Baker

    Saturday
    Dec 28

    30 Minutes

    Kolaches, Czech-American breakfast treats filled with cream cheese and jam; chocolate and tahini babka; proofing dough in a cold kitchen; a lesson on Yeast 101.
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    Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

    Milk Street Pantry Staples

    Saturday
    Jan 4

    30 Minutes

    Pinto beans with bacon and chipotle with notes of cumin and smoke; preparing easy hoisin-ginger noodles; tomato-rice soup with caramelized onions.
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    Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

    Thai Takeout

    Saturday
    Jan 4

    30 Minutes

    Thai-style coconut and chicken soup; the art of hot and sour soup with chicken and mushrooms; Thai salad rolls with green chili dipping sauce.

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