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Ingredient Insiders: Where Chefs Talk

137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratings

Inside the minds of the world’s top chefs and how they source the ingredients that inspire them in the kitchen. Join The Chefs’ Warehouse’s John Magazino and Andrea Parkins on a culinary journey with leading food makers.

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Pecorino: Chef Ian Palazzola & Pierluigi Sini of Sini Fulvi Pecorino

January 31, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Join us on Ingredient Insiders for a tantalizing episode featuring Chef Ian Palazzola, the culinary maestro from Frasca Food and Wine in the picturesque Boulder, Colorado. Hosts John Magazino and Andrea Parkins embark on a flavorful journey through Ian's remarkable career, from his humble beginnings to his prestigious tenure at Michelin-starred restaurants, and finally finding his culinary home at Frasca Food and Wine. In this engaging conversation, Ian Palazzola shares his personal odyssey ...

Croissants: Eric Lecoq & Bridor

January 24, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Embark on a delectable journey with Ingredient Insiders as we sit down with the visionary French Baker and Pastry Chef, Eric Lecoq. In this episode, your hosts John Magazino and Andrea Parkins explore Eric's incredible story, from his passionate pursuit of becoming a pastry chef at the tender age of 14 to his groundbreaking venture, Lecoq Cuisine. Join us as Eric shares the heartfelt tale of following his dreams, navigating the intricacies of the culinary world, and honing his skills to beco...

Charcuterie: Sébastien Espinasse & Fabrique Délices

January 17, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Join us on Ingredient Insiders as we sit down with Sébastien Espinasse, President of Fabrique Délices, the artisans behind exceptional charcuterie. Join hosts John Magazino and Andrea Parkins as they explore the diverse world of charcuterie ingredients, from mouthwatering pâtés and mouses to an array of premium meats that have made Fabrique Délices a name synonymous with culinary excellence. In this episode, Sébastien unveils the secrets and craftsmanship that go into curating Fabrique Délic...

Chocolate: Amy Guittard & Guittard Chocolate

January 10, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

Join us on Ingredient Insiders as we unwrap the delectable history of chocolate with a special guest, Amy Guittard, Chief Marketing Officer at the renowned Guittard Chocolate Company. In this episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of the oldest continuously family-owned and operated chocolate company in the United States. Amy Guittard shares captivating insights into the storied journey of the Guittard family, offering listeners a taste of the company's legacy that spans over a century. Di...

Success: Chef Tyler Florence

January 03, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

Join us on this exciting episode of Ingredient Insiders as we sit down with the culinary guru himself, celebrity chef Tyler Florence. Known for his dynamic presence on the Food Network and his innovative approach to cooking, Tyler takes us on a flavorful journey through his illustrious career. In this candid conversation, Tyler reflects on his humble beginnings at the Food Network, sharing stories of his early days and the challenges he faced in the competitive world of television culinary a...

Cocoa Powder: Chef Nicoll Notter & Barry Callebaut

December 20, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Get ready to dive into the delicious world of chocolate on this episode of Ingredient Insiders! Our guest, Nicoll Notter, the esteemed Head Chef of the Chocolate Academy in New York, takes us on a tantalizing journey through the nuanced universe of cocoa. In this mouthwatering episode, your hosts John Magazino and Andrea Parkins sit down with Chef Nicoll to explore the subtle art of pronouncing the word "cocoa" – a topic that proves to be more intriguing than you might think! But that's not...

Nuts: Rocco Damato & Bazzini Nuts

December 13, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Join us on this episode of Ingredient Insiders as we dive into the world of nuts with a true industry maven, Rocco Damato, the CEO of Bazzini Nuts. In this nutty adventure, we explore the rich history of Bazzini Nuts, discovering the company's roots and evolution over the years. Rocco takes us on a global journey, offering insights into the fascinating realm of nut farming. From the meticulous cultivation processes to the diverse landscapes where nuts thrive, we uncover the secrets behind th...

Mustard: Chef Brandon Collins & Unilever

December 06, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Get ready to delve into the world of mustard on this flavorful episode of Ingredient Insiders! Our first guest is Chef Brandon Collins, the Corporate Executive Chef for Unilever Food Solutions and Maille Mustard Sommelier. Join us as Chef Collins shares his passion for mustard, offering insights into his do's and don'ts regarding this versatile condiment. Discover the art of mustard appreciation and why Maille mustard holds a special place in his culinary heart. In the second half of the e...

Dry-aged Beef: Chef Rogelio Garcia & Flannery Beef

November 29, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Welcome to Ingredient Insiders, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the culinary world's most intriguing ingredients. In this episode, we delve into the world of dry-aged beef, a culinary artistry that elevates flavor to new heights. Our first guest is the illustrious Chef Rogelio Garcia, the culinary virtuoso behind Auro at the Four Seasons Napa Valley Resort, recently adorned with its first Michelin star. Chef Garcia takes us on a journey from his Mexican roots, learning culina...

American Prosciutto: Russ Kremer & Phil Gatto of True Story Foods

November 22, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this savory episode of Ingredient Insiders, we dive deep into the world of American prosciutto with Russ Kremer and Phil Gatto, the dynamic duo behind True Story Foods. Join us as Russ shares his compelling journey as a fifth-generation farmer, cultivating heirloom-breed hogs and emphasizing the crucial role of ethical farming in today's food landscape. Phil Gatto unveils the captivating backstory of True Story Foods, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the company's inception and remarka...

Carrots: Chef Dominica Rice & Comanche Creek Farms

November 15, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Welcome to another mouthwatering episode of Ingredient Insiders! In this edition, we're diving deep into the world of carrots. Our first guest is the culinary maestro, Chef Dominica Rice, owner of Bombera restaurant. Join us as Chef Dominica unveils the secrets of "El Mexicano Zanahorias," the Mexican style of pickling carrots. Discover the unique flavors, techniques, and cultural inspiration behind this delightful culinary tradition. But that's not all! Chef Dominica takes us behind the sc...

Fennel: Chef Dave Beran & Ippolito International

November 08, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

In Episode 5 of Ingredient Insiders, we dive headfirst into the fascinating world of fennel, a versatile and aromatic ingredient that has captivated chefs and food enthusiasts alike. Our first guest is the renowned Chef Dave Beran, owner and culinary mastermind behind the acclaimed restaurant Pasjoli. Chef Beran shares his incredible culinary journey, from his early days in the kitchen to his discovery and profound appreciation for the delicate flavors of fennel. Join us as we explore the sec...

Plant-based Butter: Chef Laura Cronin & Susannah Schoolman of Tourlami

November 01, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds in this mouthwatering episode of Ingredient Insiders. Today, we embark on a gourmet adventure through the world of vegan fine dining and explore the innovative use of Tourlami in the delectable pastries at New York City's renowned three-Michelin-star restaurant, Eleven Madison Park. Join our hosts as they introduce two exceptional guests who will unveil the secrets behind this unique culinary collaboration. First on the menu, we have the culinary virtuo...

Eggplant: Chef Mike Anthony & Comanche Creek Farms

October 25, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Join us on this flavorful episode of Ingredient Insiders as we dive deep into the world of eggplants. Our first guest, Chef Mike Anthony, the culinary mastermind behind New York's renowned Gramercy Tavern, shares his culinary expertise and creative insights into the versatile eggplant. Discover innovative cooking techniques, delicious recipes, and how to make eggplants the star of your next dish. In the second half of the episode, Sean Mindrum, a seasoned farmer at Comanche Creek Farms, take...

Sour Cream: Author John Kanell & The Preppy Kitchen

October 18, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this delectable episode of Ingredient Insiders, we dive deep into the world of sour cream with a special guest who knows a thing or two about turning everyday ingredients into culinary wonders. Join us as we sit down with New York Times Bestselling author John Kanell, Founder of "The Preppy Kitchen," as he shares insights from his culinary journey and his appreciation for the unsung hero of the dairy world – sour cream. Discover the fascinating history of sour cream, from its humble origi...

American Cheese: Chef Eric Greenspan & New School American Cheese

October 11, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

In our Season Five premiere episode of Ingredient Insiders, we dive deep into the world of American cheese with renowned Chef Eric Greenspan. Join us as Chef Greenspan shares his passion for this beloved dairy product and introduces us to his groundbreaking venture, New School American Cheese. American cheese has long been a staple in households across the nation, but Chef Greenspan is here to challenge everything you thought you knew about it. With his culinary expertise and innovative appr...

Season Five Trailer

October 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MB

Join your hosts, John Magazino & Andrea Parkins, in the new season of Ingredient Insiders as they sit with acclaimed chefs and food authors to discuss their culinary journey, their favorite ingredients, and the producers of those ingredients. See our trailer on YouTube HERE! Follow us on Instagram: ingredientinsiders & wherechefsshop In partnership with The Chef’s Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years. h...

Salt: Melissa Clark & Jacobsen Salt

June 14, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

There are few ingredients you will find in every single chef's kitchen. Across cuisines, styles, and preferences, there may be none as fundamental as salt. Gracing us for a second time is food journalist, cookbook author, and New York Times columnist Melissa Clark in our New York studio. Melissa, John, & Andrea discuss the history of salt and how they like to implement it into their recipes and cooking. Then we travel to the Oregon coast to speak with Jacobsen Salt founder Ben Jacobsen. W...

Calabrian Chillies: Chef Carolynn Spence & Tutto Calabria

June 07, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.1 MB

Calabrian Chillies are a type of pepper grown in the Calabrian region of Italy. They’re smoky and spicy and add a layer of complexity to each bite in a dish. Today rockstar Chef Carolynn Spence, Executive Chef at the historic Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, California, talks about her love of the Calabrian chilies and how she incorporates them into her cuisine. Joining us from Italy, we have Gianpaolo Celli, owner of Tutto Calabria, to give us all of the ins and outs of Calabrian chilies and h...

Calabrian Chilis: Chef Carolynn Spence & Tutto Calabria

June 07, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.1 MB

Calabrian Chilis are a type of pepper grown in the Calabrian region of Italy. They’re smoky and spicy and add a layer of complexity to each bite in a dish. Today rockstar Chef Carolynn Spence, Executive Chef at the historic Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, California, talks about her love of Calabrian Chilis and how she incorporates them into her cuisine. Joining us from Italy, we have Gianpaolo Celli, owner of Tutto Calabria, to give us all of the ins and outs of Calabrian Chili and how they h...

Mole: Chef Bricia Lopez & Boonville Barn Collective

May 31, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Mole is a sauce derived from spices, dried chilies, seasonings, cocoa, and more. Each mole is different, and many are passed down from prior generations. Today we have the honor of speaking with Chef Bricia Lopez about her family’s incredible journey from Oaxaca to Los Angeles, the importance of community, and how she is keeping her family’s traditions alive. Then we take a trip back to Boonville, California, to speak with Krissy Scommegna & Nacho Flores about his childhood memories of Mole ...

From the Archive: Parmigiano-Reggiano: Chef Christian Petroni & Ambrosi Food USA

May 24, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Christian Petroni, chef and TV personality, shares his love for parmesan cheese, what he refers to as the "undisputed king of cheese." He walks through its flexibility and versatility, from grating and microplaning to shaving and slicing. Giacomo Veraldi, CEO of Ambrose Food USA, a leading parmesan cheese producer and importer, details the history of the cheese, the aging process and color profiles, and its everyday use in Italy. Follow @christianpetroni @ambrosicheeseusa @ingredientinsiders...

From the Archive: Ramen Noodle: Chef Ivan Orkin & Sun Noodle

May 17, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Please enjoy this episode from the Ingredient Insiders Archive! Self-described ramen junkie Ivan Orkin, owner of Ivan Ramen, shares the philosophy of the ramen noodle - from falling in love with the ramen noodle in Tokyo, Japan, to opening up his famed slurp shop in New York City. Sun Noodle President Kenshiro Uki talks about the noodle company's relationship with chefs like Orkin, the art and soul of making fresh ramen noodles, and the company's fascinating family history. Follow @ramenjun...

From the Archive: Mozzarella: Chef Nancy Silverton & Di Stefano Cheese

May 10, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Please enjoy this episode from the Ingredient Insiders Archive! Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton of Mozza Restaurant Group joins from her restaurant kitchen to talk all things mozzarella and shares some of her favorite recipes with the ingredient. Stefano Bruno of di Stefano Cheese, a family-owned​ dairy company in Southern California, reflects on their tradition and passion for making cheese and the introduction of burrata to chefs in the United States, including Silverton. Follow @nancy...

Miso: Chef Thomas McNaughton, Ryan Pollnow, & Shared Cultures

May 03, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

While miso isn't an ingredient commonly associated with Italian cuisine, Chefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow reveal how miso plays an integral role in the menu at their restaurant Flour & Water in San Francisco. Supplying the miso to Flour & Water and many restaurants in the San Francisco area are Kevin Gondo and Eleana Hsu from Shared Cultures. These small business owners, foragers, and fermentation experts detail how they became interested in foraging and more! Watch our interview on...

California Tomatoes: Chef Kyle Connaughton & Munak Farms

April 26, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Single Thread Farm, Restaurant, & Inn is a 3-Michelin Star powerhouse helmed by Chef Kyle Connaughton. Today we dive deep into California tomatoes and how his wife, Katina Connaughton, farms their bountiful array of vegetables for their restaurants. We then speak with Hugo Gomez of Munak Farms to talk about his family’s farm, selling at the California farmer's markets, and how they are meticulously growing some of the best tomatoes in the world. Watch our interview with Kyle on YouTube HERE...

Cruschi Pepper: Chef Nicole Brisson & Manicaretti Italian Foods

April 19, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Chef Nicole Brisson has an incredible story, from leaving home at 14 years old to completing her culinary degrees at Johnson & Wales University to moving to Italy at age 21 and working for Fabio Picchi at Cibrèo in Florence and Chef Dario Cecchini’s butcher shop, Antica Macelleria Cecchini, in Tuscany to moving across the country to Las Vegas and building her culinary career to new heights. We also have a returning guest, Rolando Beramendi from Manicaretti Italian Foods! Chef Brisson and Rol...

Fish Sauce: Chef Mark Andelbrant & Red Boat Fish Sauce

April 12, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Umami is more than a buzzword you’ve heard in the last decade. It’s a savory note, a depth of flavor that takes a dish or component and enhances it with that extra pop, and nothing brings that flavor quite like fish sauce. Mark Andelbrant, Executive Chef and Culinary Director, sits with John and Andrea in the stunning Lotus of Siam restaurant in the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas to talk all things fish sauce. Then we take you around the world where Cuong Pham and Tiffany Pham, the father/daug...

Fish Sauce: Chef Mark Andelbradt & Red Boat Fish Sauce

April 12, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Umami is more than a buzzword you’ve heard in the last decade. It’s a savory note, a depth of flavor that takes a dish or component and enhances it with that extra pop, and nothing brings that flavor quite like fish sauce. Mark Andelbradt, Executive Chef and Culinary Director, sits with John and Andrea in the stunning Lotus of Siam restaurant in the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas to talk all things fish sauce. Then we take you around the world where Cuong Pham and Tiffany Pham, the father/daug...

Foie Gras: Chef Gabriel Rucker and Labelle Farms

April 05, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

In this episode, we sit with a Portland rockstar, Chef Gabriel Rucker. Gabriel holds multiple James Beard awards, was Food & Wine’s “Best New Chef” in 2007, and owns Canard and Le Pigeon restaurants. Then we sit with Bob Ambrose and Sergio Saravia at La Belle Farms, a 40-acre, family-run duck farm located in Sullivan County, NY, to talk all things duck and foie gras! You can watch our interview with Gabriel on YouTube HERE! Follow @ruckergabriel @labellefarm @ingredientsinsiders @wherechef...

Brisket: Chef Burt Bakman & Westholme Wagyu

March 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

Chef Burt Bakman opened Slab BBQ in 2018 after years and years of perfecting the craft of smoked meats. On a trip to Texas, Chef Bakman, a real estate agent at the time, was inspired by the barbeque scene and, over the next several years, decided to perfect the craft at home. He developed a reputation for outstanding barbeque and gives us in-depth knowledge in this episode! From Westholme Wagyu, Deborah Funk joins John and Andrea in the NYC studio and deep dives into how Westholme “crafts co...

Paprika: Chef Attila Bollok & La Boîte

March 22, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Smoked, sweet, or hot, and made from crushed red bell peppers, Paprika brings elevation to many dishes. Joining us today is Chef Attila Bollok, Executive Chef at Barton G in Los Angeles. Chef Attila details his Hungarian background, summers in Hungary, and how Paprika influenced his culinary upbringing. Then we speak with Chef Lior Lev Sercarz, owner of La Boîte, a destination spice atelier in New York City, and the author of Mastering Spice and The Spice Companion. Lior gives us insight int...

Honey: Liz Prueitt & Savannah Bee Company

March 15, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

We continue our California tour in San Francisco to speak with Liz Prueitt about all things honey! Fresh off the 20-year anniversary since starting Tartine, Liz brings us inside her decades-long journey in the bread and pastry world, her father’s beekeeping days, and how honey has endless possibilities to enrich our food, coffee, and more! Joining the honey talk is Ted Dennard of Savannah Bee Company, also celebrating 20 years in the business! Ted is a bee expert who is passionate about educ...

Honey: Liz Prueitt and Ted Dennard from Savannah Bee Company

March 15, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

We continue our California tour in San Francisco to speak with Liz Prueitt about all things honey! Fresh off the 20-year anniversary since starting Tartine, Liz brings us inside her decades-long journey in the bread and pastry world, her father’s beekeeping days, and how honey has endless possibilities to enrich our food, coffee, and more! Joining the honey talk is Ted Dennard of Savannah Bee Company, also celebrating 20 years in the business! Ted is a bee expert who is passionate about educ...

Thaan Charcoal: Chef Bonnie Morales & Thaan Charcoal

March 08, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

In Portland, Oregon, Bonnie Morales creates dishes from the former Soviet Union through a Pacific Northwest lens in her restaurant, Kachka. Bonnie details her full-circle culinary journey from her parents immigrating to the United States from the former Soviet Union, preparing traditional, elaborate meals, then training at The Culinary Institute of America, and working in Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City and Chicago, to opening Kachka in 2014 with her husband. We also spoke wit...

Thaan Charcoal: Chef Bonnie Morales & Toby Roberts from Thaan Charcoal

March 08, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

In Portland, Oregon, Bonnie Morales creates dishes from the former Soviet Union through a Pacific Northwest lens in her restaurant, Kachka. Bonnie details her full-circle culinary journey from her parents immigrating to the United States from the former Soviet Union, preparing traditional, elaborate meals, then training at The Culinary Institute of America, and working in Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City and Chicago, to opening Kachka in 2014 with her husband. We also spoke wit...

California Espelette Pepper: Chef Perry Hoffman & Boonville Barn Collective

March 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Chef Perry Hoffman joins John and Andrea at Offspring Wood Fire Pizza to discuss what it was like growing up in a well-known restaurant family, his return to Mendocino County as Executive Chef at the Boonville Hotel, and how he incorporates the California Espelette pepper in his dishes. Krissy Scommegna and Gideon Burdick, owners of Boonville Barn Collective, share the history of Espelette pepper and their California-twist creation, Piment d’Ville Espelette pepper, which has become the most ...

Mortadella: Chef Paul Bertolli & Fra' Mani

February 22, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Tune into Ingredient Insiders as we visit the Berkley Hills home of acclaimed chef, author, and artisan food producer Chef Paul Bertolli, founder of Fra’ Mani. Chef Bertolli gives us a look into his upbringing with food, from growing up in an Italian family to working as a butcher at 14 through his time as executive chef at Chez Panisse and Oliveto. Discover what led this James Beard award-winning chef to create Fra' Mani, known for its delicious food inspired by the flavors, techniques, tra...

Beef: Chef Charlie Palmer & Allen Brothers

February 15, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

We continue the west coast tour with a stop in beautiful Healdsburg, California, to speak with the legendary Chef Charlie Palmer about beef! Recording from Dry Creek Kitchen, Chef takes us through his culinary journey from running from one shift to another in New York City in the 80s, moving his family to California, to opening Charlie Palmer Steak. We also speak with Harris Heckelman of Allen Brothers about their meticulous aging methods to hand-cut custom portioning and how they use the h...

Sleeping Beauty Cheese: Chef Sarah Minnick & Cascadia Creamery

February 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Season Four of Ingredient Insiders kicks off the West Coast tour with a stop in Portland, Oregon, with Chef Sarah Minnick, owner of Lovely’s Fifty Fifty. Sarah gives us an inside look at how she pivots the menu, sometimes daily, to reflect the in-season offerings of the local Pacific Northwest farmers. A true farm-to-table restaurant, Lovely’s Fifty Fifty creates some of Portland's best pizza and ice cream and was featured in Netflix’s Chef’s Table pizza season. Part of Sarah’s commitment t...

Season Four Trailer

February 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 minute - 3.87 MB

Join your hosts, John Magazino & Andrea Parkins, in the new season of Ingredient Insiders as they sit with acclaimed west-coast chefs to discuss their culinary journey, their favorite ingredients, and the producers of those ingredients. Travel with us from San Francisco, Oakland, LA, Napa Valley, Healdsburg, California, to Portland, the Oregon coast, & Las Vegas for insightful interviews with some of the world's top chefs. See our trailer on YouTube HERE! Follow us on Instagram: ingredien...

Bones: Chef Thomas Keller & Mitch Mitchell

December 05, 2022 08:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

As the first and only American-born Chef to be awarded multiple three-star Michelin ratings for his restaurants, The French Laundry and Per Se, Chef Thomas Keller brings his expertise to discuss Bones in this very special episode of Ingredient Insiders. Recorded in Yountville, California, and joined by his business partner Chef Mitch Mitchell, these friends and colleagues divulge us in the backstory of their culinary upbringings, how they formed their new venture, Proper Stock and Sauce Comp...

What's In Chef Ignacio Mattos' Pantry?

November 25, 2022 05:00 - 4 minutes - 6.32 MB

Celebrated New York City Chef Ignacio Mattos of Estela, Altro Paradiso, Lodi and Nine Orchard, shares the umami ingredients that he always has in his at-home kitchen pantry from anchovies to bottarga. You can find all the pantry staple ingredients at The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/ Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia http://haynowmedia.com

Squid Ink: Chef Ignacio Mattos & Nortindal Sea Products

November 23, 2022 12:54 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

With its briny, umami-rich flavor and dramatic black-blue hue, squid ink, aka cuttlefish ink, delivers a lot of excitement for one ingredient. Famously used in Japanese (ramen), Spanish (arròs negre), and Italian (spaghetti al nero di seppia) cooking, today, it’s in the spotlight inspiring an array of innovative dishes. Find out what makes this versatile and timeless ingredient so beloved. Joining us are Chef Ignacio Mattos (owner of the Michelin-star Estela, Altro Paradiso, Lodi) and Ignacio...

What's In Chef James Kent's Pantry?

November 18, 2022 05:00 - 2 minutes - 3.36 MB

New York City Chef James Kent of Crown Shy, Saga and Overstory, shares the top ingredients in his at-home kitchen pantry. You can find all the pantry staple ingredients at The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/ Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia http://haynowmedia.com

Morel Mushrooms: Chef James Kent & Foods In Season

November 16, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MB

If there ever was an ingredient that played hard to get, it is the morel. Yet this elusive mushroom, available only for a short time in spring, is highly desirable among chefs who value their deliciously forest-like, nutty taste and meaty texture with honeycomb patterns that soak up the flavors of sautés and sauces. Find out what makes this forage-to-table ingredient so special. Joining us are Chef James Kent, owner of Saga, Overstory and Crown Shy, and Johnny Anderson, founder of Foods in Se...

What's In Chef Michelle Bernstein's Pantry?

November 11, 2022 05:00 - 4 minutes - 6.64 MB

Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein is a fixture in Miami's culinary scene, the name behind restaurant favorites like Café La Trova and Michy's, and she has the kitchen pantry of dreams. She shares how she built a floor dedicated to her favorite at-home ingredients, from anchovies to Calabrian Chiles. You can find all the pantry staple ingredients at The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @where...

Spanish Jamón: Chef Michelle Bernstein & Cinco Jotas

November 09, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

If you have ever been to Spain, you know that jamón is a beloved national treasure enjoyed in tapas bars and seen hanging from the ceilings of restaurants and markets. This is a food with a rich history made by following age-old traditions. Find out what makes the popular serrano and Ibérico, considered the most exclusive ham in the world, so exemplary. Joining us is Chef Michelle Bernstein, a James Beard Foundation Award-winner known for infusing Latin flavors into her dishes and currently...

What's In Eataly's Tess McNamara Pantry?

November 04, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes - 4.82 MB

Eataly's Tess McNamara, head of salumi and formaggi, shares the mouthwatering ingredients found in her kitchen pantry at home with partner Chef Hillary Sterling of the critically acclaimed Ci Siamo restaurant in New York City. You can find all the pantry staple ingredients at The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/ Produced by Haynow Media @haynowme...

Balsamic Vinegar: Chef Marc Forgione & Sparrow Lane Vinegars

November 02, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

Balsamic vinegar is a ubiquitous ingredient in restaurant kitchens and food markets around the world. But choosing the right balsamic vinegar can be overwhelming as there are dozens of varieties, each one coming from a different producer, bearing a different label and different bottle shape. Acclaimed Chef Marc Forgione of the iconic wood-fired destination Peasant, the eponymous Restaurant Marc Forgione, and the recently opened One Fifth, fell in love in balsamic vinegar at a young age and sh...