Beyond the Plate

Chef Josh Capon shares a dish called Kadempka Chicken that his mother made throughout his childhood. To be honest, we’re not sure the spelling or even the history of this dish, but we try to uncover more by having his mother join in. He shares some fun stories, and how he and his mother have tweaked the dish over the years. If you missed Josh’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 016 from last week.

Josh Capon is the executive chef partner behind Downtown NYC favorite restaurants Lure Fishbar (NYC + Miami), B&B Winepub, El Toro Blanco and Bowery Meat Company, in addition to Bash Burger at Citi Field. He worked for many NYC acclaimed chefs and throughout France, Italy, Germany and Spain. He is a six-time winner of Rachael Ray’s Burger Bash event at the Sobe and NYC Wine & Food Festivals. His charitable work includes Wellness In The Schools, a non-profit dedicated to making school food healthy.

Chef Spike Mendelsohn walks us through one of his favorite recipes from his Greek Grandmother, Keftedes (Greek Meatballs). Spike shares some tips and tricks for making these delicious meatballs at home, and how his family likes to eat them. If you missed Spike’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 014 from last week.

Spike Mendelsohn is a chef, restaurateur, tv personality, cookbook author, food policy advocate and father. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and has worked with some of the world’s most renowned chefs and restaurateurs. In 2008, Spike opened up the first restaurant in his culinary empire on Washington DC’s Capitol Hill: Good Stuff Eatery, which quickly became a favorite of political elites, including President Barack Obama. He is the first chairman of DC’s Food Policy Counci

For our third “5th Wednesday” episode (where we introduce you to impactful chefs and organizations and discuss the positive social impact they have made in their community), we’re honored to talk with Julie Martin’s of Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls fame, and Social Media Manager for the brand. We hear a handful of fascinating stories about this family-owned bakery including how they give back to their community, and beyond.

Chef Guy Fieri walks us through one of his go-to Italian dishes, and one he makes at home for his family, Chicken Marsala. Fieri shares some delicious alternatives to the traditional chicken breast that is normally used, as well as some other ways to serve this dish. If you missed Guy’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 011 from last week.

Guy Fieri is a chef, restaurateur, bestselling author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host. In 2006, he won the second season of “Food Network Star,” and has gone on to have multiple Food Network shows. He has opened over 63 restaurants around the world and at sea. He supports numerous charities including his own Cooking with Kids, as well as The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Best Buddies International. Guy resides in Northern California with his family.

Chef Tim Love walks you through a dish he cooked just the other night for his wife and three kids, Pasta Primavera, using vegetables right from his own garden. Chef Love shares some great tips along the way that any home cook will be able to use. If you missed Love’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 009 from last week.

Tim Love is an award-winning chef and owner of restaurants in Ft. Worth, Austin and Knoxville. His flagship restaurant, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, opened in Ft. Worth, TX in 2000. Love is a founding partner of the Austin Food & Wine Festival and Music City Food & Wine Festival in Nashville, as well as the official chef of Austin City Limits. He is extremely giving and devoted to several charities across the country. Love resides in Fort Worth, TX with his wife and three children.

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli walks you through a dish her mom used to make when she was growing up, Chocolate Pudding. Listen along as Alex shares some great tips and will have you craving chocolate pudding in no time. If you missed Guarnaschelli’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 007 from last week.