Beyond the Plate

By Andrew KaplanSociety & Culture Arts Leisure Places & Travel Food Hobbies

Beyond the Plate episodes

August 04, 2025 HEARD (007): a Taiwanese and French bakery, granola, cookie salad, Monterverde restaurant gives back, 2 new books, cinnamon rolls
In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.
Links and handles mentioned in this episode:
papa d’amour | Chef Dominique Ansel
Nana Joes Granola | Nana Joes IG
Cookie Salad | Samantha Lande Newsletter
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastaficio | Chef Sarah Grueneberg
Deep Dish by Marc Malnati | Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria | I’m Not Trying To Be Difficult by Drew Nieporent | Drew’s IG
Damaris Phillips IG

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9 min
July 21, 2025 HEARD (006): handrolls, hot sauce, slow cooker, 50% off, and gluten-free
Links and handles mentioned in this episode:
Mr. Tuna | Jordan Rubin | KazuNori | Noriko
Cutino Hot Sauce
Slow Cooker Recipe
Flashfood
The Gluten Free Austrian | Daniela | Newsletter
Food Republic Air Fryer Banana Hack

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8 min
July 07, 2025 HEARD (005): Chinese food, Calabrian chiles, pudding, molly yeh, Chicago-style giardiniera, and peanut m&m’s
In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.
Links and handles mentioned in this episode:
Wan’s | Alex Kuk | Temple Street Eatery | Diego Ng
Sobelini Pizza Crunch | Adam Sobel | Aether Group
Alex Guarnaschelli | Beyond the Plate Season 2/Episode 8/Pudding
breaking barriers | molly yeh
Mauro Provisions Honey G Pepper Relish | Jeff Mauro
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9 min
June 23, 2025 HEARD (004): Food Network Chef’s new restaurant, green chickpeas, Doritos, a game-changing school food program in Chicago, and a world-renowned chef’s new project
In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.

Links and handles mentioned in this episode:

Elmina Restaurant | Chef Eric Adjepong

Fresh Nature Foods Green Chickpeas

Golden Sriracha Doritos

Academy for Global Citizenship | take a tour

Eric Ripert Newsletter | Chef Eric Ripert | A Return to Cooking

Eric Ripert’s Beyond the Plate Season 1 episode

Chekmark Eats newsletter (scroll to bottom) | Alex Reichek

Dollywood Cinnamon Bread

Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez | Beyond the Drink episode

Arjav Ezekiel | Beyond the Plate episode

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8 min
June 09, 2025 HEARD (003): Zarella Restaurant, New Mexican gochujang, crispy rice, chefs rallying against childhood hunger, two cookbooks recs, and food processors
In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.
Links and handles mentioned in this episode:
Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna / ig
Chef Lee Wolen
Chef Chris Pandel
Boka Restaurant Group
Fra’ Mani
Chef David Ruiz
Overland Park Convention Center
NM ChileJang
KALEJUNKIE, Nicole Keshishian
Share Our Strength
Childhood hunger Chef letter sign-on
Childhood hunger non-chef call-to-action info
Chef Joshua McFadden
Six Seasons of Pasta
Chef David Nayfeld
Che Fico Restaurant
Dad, What’s for Dinner? book
Cuisinart Food Processor
KitchenAid Food Processor
Crispy Rice Salad Topper:
2 cups cooked rice, cooled
2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons chile crisp
1 tablespoon sesame oil

- Preheat oven to 400
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Add cooked and cooled rice to the baking sheet
- Toss well with tamari, chili crisp, and sesame oil
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, tossing halfway through
- Remove from the oven once the rice is crispy

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10 min
May 26, 2025 HEARD (002): San Diego, thermometers, chilli tahini sauce, Southern Smoke, Gail Simmons, LeBron James, knives
In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.
Links and handles mentioned in this episode:
- Combustion Inc. Predictive Thermometer
- Deliciously Ella
- Ella Mills
- Lotus Foods
- Temple Street Eatery
- Callie Restaurant
- Chef Travis Swikard
- Chris Young
- Southern Smoke
- Chris Shepherd
- Gail Simmons Newsletter
- Ferrero Pocket Coffee
- That’s It Organic Dark Chocolate Espresso Truffles
- Chef Dena Marino
- Dena Marino’s il Mio Tavolo
- Scott Heimendinger (@seattlefoodgeek)
- https://youtu.be/GUQy0Sdp8Hc

Deliciously Ella’s Chilli Tahini Sauce:
4 tablespoons tahini
4 tablespoons tamari
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chilli oil

Mix all ingredients together with a fork or whisk and serve with Asian noodles of choice…or serve with vegetables…or as a dipper…or…!

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12 min
May 12, 2025 HEARD (001): haloumi, iconic ice creams, a molecular biologist, giving back, Top Chef, and chili crunch
In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.
Links and handles mentioned in this episode:
- Aviv, avivsb.com
- CookNSolo, cooknsolo.com
- @mikesolomonov
- saltandstraw.com
- @saltandstraw
- book: https://a.co/d/5vvo7f0
- @abrowntable
- shareourstrength.org
- nokidhungry.org/events
- @kristenlkish
- https://mr-bing.com/collections/products
- https://www.flavorforkfood.com/store-1/p/style-01-ej5na-md2rc

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7 min
December 18, 2024 MINISERIES: Tiffany Derry - PepsiCo Foods Culinary Advisory Board Member
We’re joined by Tiffany Derry, the co-founder of T2D Concepts, TV personality, and owner of critically acclaimed Dallas restaurants Roots Chicken Shak, Roots Southern Table and Radici Wood Fired Grill. Tiffany brings her Southern flair and global culinary insights, and discusses inventive ways of reimagining PepsiCo Foods brands as pantry staples. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Tiffany Derry.
This series is brought to you by PepsiCo Foods.
To learn more about PepsiCo Foods visit PepsiCo.com
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9 min
December 18, 2024 MINISERIES: Tyler Malek - PepsiCo Foods Culinary Advisory Board Member
We’re joined by Tyler Malek, the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Salt & Straw, where he is best known for developing over 2,000 inventive, delicious ice cream flavors. Tyler brings his knack for creativity and innovation to the Culinary Advisory Board, highlighting his playful approach to rethinking and transforming familiar flavors. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Tyler Malek.
This series is brought to you by PepsiCo Foods.
To learn more about PepsiCo Foods visit PepsiCo.com
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14 min
December 18, 2024 MINISERIES: Ali Bouzari - PepsiCo Foods Culinary Advisory Board Member
We’re joined by Ali Bouzari, a culinary scientist and the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Pilot R&D, where he combines his culinary creativity and scientific expertise to develop new products and techniques. Ali’s approach highlights the potential of PepsiCo Foods’ brands as everyday ingredients, including how ingredient substitutions can unlock a playful and delicious way to think about food. From his innovative use of iconic PepsiCo products like Cheetos in polenta, to tips for home cooks, Ali shares how his unique perspective bridges the worlds of science and culinary artistry. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Ali Bouzari.
This series is brought to you by PepsiCo Foods.
To learn more about PepsiCo Foods visit PepsiCo.com
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11 min

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