Episode 620: Spice Companion
November 24, 2017
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Spice master Lior Lev Sercarz introduces three exotic spices. Molly Birnbaum from America's Test Kitchen explains the secret behind perfect pineapple rolls. Dorie Greenspan promotes world peace through cookies. Fig biologist Mike Shanahan talks about the unique relationship between wasps and figs around the world. And SAVEUR's Leslie Pariseau takes us to Norway for a look at the importance of dried cod.
Broadcast dates for this episode:
December 2, 2016 (originally aired)
November 24, 2017 (rebroadcast)
Recipes and stories from this episode
- Three spices you likely don't have in your kitchen, but should
- Pineapple buns - no actual pineapple, but fun to make, fill and eat
- Finding world peace through the joy of cookies
- The fascinating history and symbiotic relationship between figs and wasps
- Lofoten, Norway: That first whiff of air, no matter where you are, smells like cod
- A deeper look at three spices: ajowan, amchoor and Urfa
- Pineapple Buns (Bolo Bao)
- World Peace Cookies
- Rosemary-Parm Cookies
- Coconut-Lime Sablés
- Meringue Snowballs
- Lovers' Figs in Honeyed Wine with Mascarpone
- Fiskekrogen's Fish Soup