California Cooking

By KTLA Audio Network

What's California Cooking about?

KTLA Morning News Anchor Jessica Holmes brings listeners into the kitchen as she shares her passion for food and love for cooking. Jessica takes listeners on a culinary adventure around L.A., visiting some of the city’s best restaurants, hidden foodie gems, and exclusive access into the kitchen with celebrity chefs.

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California Cooking episodes:

03.27.2020
In the Kitchen with Haylie Duff
Before social distancing, Jess got to hang out with actress, entrepreneur and mom Haylie Duff. Their kids go to the same school and they've been talking about getting in the kitchen together for a while so Jess was so happy when...
03.13.2020
What's Cooking at M. Georgina?
This week on California Cooking, Jess is checking out a great new restaurant at the Row in Downtown LA. Michelin Star chef Melissa Perello made quite the name for herself in San Francisco with her two restaurants, Octavia and Frances....
03.06.2020
Restaurants on the Edge with NIck Liberato
This week on California Cooking, Jessica is hanging out with chef and restaurateur Nick Liberato. Nick is quite the busy guy; he has 3 daughters ages 5 and under, 2 restaurants in Venice and his show Restaurants on the Edge just came...
02.21.2020
West Hollywood's Hippest New Restaurant, Olivetta
This week on California Cooking, Jess is checking out West Hollywood’s newest hot spot, Olivetta. In a city where new restaurants are popping up all the time, Olivetta stands out among the rest. Not only is the restaurant visually stunning, but the...
02.07.2020
Once Upon a Time...at Casa Vega
In this episode of California Cooking, Jessica is celebrating the Oscars with the owner of Casa Vega, Christy Vega. Casa Vega is an L.A. landmark, so it was no surprise that award-winning director Quentin Tarantino featured the iconic valley restaurant in...
01.31.2020
Authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza in Los Angeles with Gino's East
In this episode, Jessica meets the 2 guys responsible for bringing authentic Chicago-style deep dish pizza to Los Angeles, Dan Michaels and Tod Himmel. Dan and Tod have very fond memories growing up eating at Gino's East, a very popular...
01.24.2020
The Best New Restaurants on L.A.'s Westside with Brant Cox
Whether you have visitors coming into town, or looking for a new place to try in 2020, you won't want to miss these gems! The Infatuation's L.A. Editorial Lead Brant Cox takes Jessica to three of the best new restaurants...
12.05.2019
The Perfect Holiday Dessert with Julie Tanous
This week, Jessica is baking desserts with Julie Tanous. Julie is a recipe developer, food writer, and co-creator of the very popular food blog Julie & Jesse with Jesse Tyler Ferguson from the show Modern Family. Julie tells Jessica all...
11.28.2019
Old World Italian Food With A New Flair at Osteria Bigoli
This week on California Cooking, Jessica visits a quaint neighborhood restaurant in Santa Monica called Osteria Bigoli. Osteria Bigoli is all about old world Italian food with a new flair. The chef at the helm of the kitchen is Claudio Marchesen....
11.07.2019
The Art of Italian Pizza Making with Daniele Uditi of Pizzana
This week on California Cooking, Jess is hanging out with the executive chef of Pizzana, Daniele Uditi. Chef Daniele is living out the American dream, but his road to success hasn't been the easiest. It all started out with Daniele and his...
10.31.2019
Thai with a Twist with Kris Yenbamroong of NIGHT+MARKET
This week on California Cooking, Jess is sitting down with the chef and owner of NIGHT+MARKET, Kris Yenbamroong. Kris has made quite the name for himself with his L.A. take on Thai food. Kris grew up working in his family's restaurant on...
10.18.2019
A Mediterranean Vacation in Los Angeles with Nick Mathers of Kassi Club
This week on California Cooking, Jessica is getting transported to the Greek islands without ever leaving L.A. The Kassi Club is a new restaurant and lounge whose vibe, decor, and food makes you feel like you're on vacation. That immersive...
10.10.2019
A Taste of Peru with Ricardo Zarate of Rosaline
This week on California Cooking, Jessica is learning all about Peruvian cuisine from Chef Ricardo Zarate of Rosaline. Chef Ricardo’s restaurant is a tribute to his mom, the name sake of Rosaline. As the 11th of 13 siblings, Ricardo grew...
10.05.2019
A Taste of Israel with Anne Conness of Jaffa
Welcome to a brand new season of California Cooking! Jess is excited to share with you what she's been cooking up the last few months. She has met so many culinary rockstars over the past few months who have inspired...
07.12.2019
Farm-to-Table Fundamentals with Chris Crary
This week on California Cooking, Jessica visits one of the hottest new restaurants on the Sunset Strip: 1 Kitchen. She sits down with executive chef Chris Crary, who describes the inspiration behind the restaurant's "Cali-Italian" cuisine and its farm-to-table philosophy....
06.21.2019
Culinary Crossroads with Chef Brandon Kida of Sorra
This week, Jessica visits the newest rooftop restaurant and bar in Hollywood: Sorra. She sits down with executive chef Brandon Kida, who fuses both Japanese and Mexican flavors together to create truly memorable dishes. She talks with Brandon about where...
06.07.2019
Flair and Flavor with Chef Vartan Abgaryan of Yours Truly
Jessica is checking out a new neighborhood restaurant in Venice on Abbot Kinney called Yours Truly. Jess chats with the executive chef and partner in charge, Vartan Abgaryan. Vartan is known for combining different flavors from around the world in...
05.31.2019
Second Chances with Chef Keith Corbin of Alta Adams
On this episode of the podcast, Jessica meets Chef Keith Corbin, the man behind California soul food restaurant Alta Adams. Unlike any previous chefs on the show, Chef Keith’s story is about so much more than food and cooking. It’s...
05.17.2019
Getting Sauced with Hunter Pritchett of Atrium
On this episode of California Cooking, Jessica is getting you ready for grilling season. Jessica loves grilled meats and veggies, but for her, it's all about the sauces and the dips that go with them. After years of searching, Jess...
05.10.2019
Baking with the Pie Queen Nicole Rucker of Fiona
On this episode of the podcast, Jessica is hanging out with L.A.'s Pie Queen, Nicole Rucker, at the most charming neighborhood restaurant and bakery called Fiona. Located in the Fairfax District, Fiona serves up an eclectic mix of Vietnamese cooking...
05.03.2019
Tacos on the Tracks with Teddy Vazquez of Teddy's Red Tacos
It seems everyone in Los Angeles is talking about Teddy's Red Tacos, but what's all the buzz about? On this episode of California Cooking, Jessica goes straight to the source: the owner himself, Teddy Vazquez. Teddy started out with nothing,...
04.26.2019
Teaming Up with the Tilas
In this episode of California Cooking, Jessica is hanging out with one of the most talented couples in the culinary world, Jet and Ali Tila. Not only has Jet made a splash on a number of Food Network TV shows,...
04.19.2019
From the Marine Corps to the Kitchen with Chef Mike Williams of Margot
On this episode of the podcast, Jessica is hanging out at the newest, most gorgeous rooftop restaurant in Los Angeles: Margot. Located in Culver City, Margot's California chic design, breathtaking views of LA, and delicious food is creating quite the buzz....
04.12.2019
Sharing A Slice with Chef Zach Pollack of Cosa Buona
In this episode, Jess chats with Chef Zach Pollack at his casual pizza joint, Cosa Buona. Zach studied abroad in Florence, Italy and fell in love with cooking and, more importantly, the way Italians dine. Zach also shares the history...
04.05.2019
Broken Spanish with Chef Ray Garcia
On this episode of California Cooking, Jess hangs out in the kitchen with Chef Ray Garcia of Broken Spanish. Chef Ray teaches Jess how to make queso fundido, the most mouth-watering carne asada marinade, the secret on how to cook...
03.22.2019
The Hollywood Dream with Shohreh Aghdashloo
On this episode, Iranian-American actress Shohreh Aghdashloo shares her remarkable story. As a young adult, she left her home country of Iran, parting ways with her family and the only life she knew. She came to Los Angeles with a...
03.15.2019
The Couple Who Cooks Together with Phillip Frankland Lee & Margarita Kallas-Lee
Jessica chats with a husband and wife duo who are changing the culinary scene one restaurant opening at a time. Chef Phillip Frankland Lee and pastry chef Margarita Kallas-Lee are married, business partners, and have started a unique dining experience...
03.01.2019
Best Burger Spots with Eater LA's Farley Elliott
Jessica meets up with Eater LA's senior editor Farley Elliott to find out about L.A.'s most essential burger spots. From an underground beef & bun operation that started out in a backyard, to a gourmet Italian burger topped with ragù...
02.22.2019
Elton John's Oscar Party with Chef Wayne Elias
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02.15.2019
Neighborhood Flavors with Chef Casey Lane
Chef Casey Lane is a four-time James Beard nominated chef. He opened his first restaurant, The Tasting Kitchen, when he was just 25 years old. In addition to also owning Casa Apicii in New York's Greenwich Village, Casey now has...
02.08.2019
Tête-à-Tête with Chef Ludo Lefevrbe
Jessica gets in the kitchen with America's favorite French chef, Ludo Lefevrbe. Chef Ludo moved to Los Angeles from France more than 20 years ago, and his hard work has paid off in spades. He now has 4 restaurants and...
02.01.2019
A Game-Winning Stew with Camille Kostek
Jessica is in the kitchen with Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, TV host, and former New England Patriots cheerleader Camille Kostek. 2019 is off to a great start for Camille; she was recently named this year's first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model...
01.25.2019
Jonah Freedman of Freedman's Jewish Deli
Jonah Freedman is the 25-year-old food phenom behind Freedman's in Silver Lake. Jonah's vision was to take the traditional Jewish deli concept, mainly known for breakfast and lunch, and hip it up with dinner, cocktails, and an overall modern vibe....
01.11.2019
Chef Antonia Lofaso of Scopa Italian Roots
Jessica chats and cooks with chef, author, and TV personality Antonia Lofaso. She is the co-owner and executive chef of L.A. restaurants Black Market Liquor Bar and Scopa Italian Roots. Chef Lofaso shares stories behind her restaurant business, the secret...
12.21.2018
In the Kitchen with Curtis Stone
In this episode of the California Cooking podcast, Jess enters the test kitchen of celebrity chef Curtis Stone. He shows Jessica how to whip up one of his favorite side dishes, baked mashed potatoes with bacon and mascarpone cheese. With...
12.14.2018
Chef Louis Tikaram of EP & LP
Jess heads to one of her favorite restaurants, EP & LP in West Hollywood to learn a thing or two from executive chef Louis Tikaram. He shares the inspiration and cooking techniques behind some of the world class dishes found...
12.07.2018
Making Pasta with Evan Funke, Felix Trattoria
Evan Funke is a pasta-making master and the owner of Felix Trattoria. Evan has traveled all over Italy learning how to make pasta of all different styles and shapes, while taking extra care to prepare the pasta he makes adhering...
11.30.2018
Candace Nelson, Sprinkles Cupcakes
Jessica visits with Candace Nelson, co-founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana restaurant. Candace shares how she left her career as an investment banker to pursue her dream of opening her own bakery, and also explains how a pizza party inspired...
11.16.2018
Cooking with Laila Ali
Jessica cooks up the "Greatest of All Time Burger" with Laila Ali, daughter of boxer Muhammad Ali. Laila also teaches Jess how to make a delicious side-dish just in time for Thanksgiving, all while sharing stories from her childhood and...
11.09.2018
Salt & Straw with Co-founder Kim Malek
Kim Malek, a mother of three, was working a six-figure job for U2 lead singer Bono when she decided to give it up to follow her passion: opening an ice cream shop. The result was Salt and Straw, an Oregon-based...

What's California Cooking about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

California Cooking episodes:

In the Kitchen with Haylie Duff

What's Cooking at M. Georgina?

Restaurants on the Edge with NIck Liberato

West Hollywood's Hippest New Restaurant, Olivetta

Once Upon a Time...at Casa Vega

Authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza in Los Angeles with Gino's East

The Best New Restaurants on L.A.'s Westside with Brant Cox

The Perfect Holiday Dessert with Julie Tanous

Old World Italian Food With A New Flair at Osteria Bigoli

The Art of Italian Pizza Making with Daniele Uditi of Pizzana

Thai with a Twist with Kris Yenbamroong of NIGHT+MARKET

A Mediterranean Vacation in Los Angeles with Nick Mathers of Kassi Club

A Taste of Peru with Ricardo Zarate of Rosaline

A Taste of Israel with Anne Conness of Jaffa

Farm-to-Table Fundamentals with Chris Crary

Culinary Crossroads with Chef Brandon Kida of Sorra

Flair and Flavor with Chef Vartan Abgaryan of Yours Truly

Second Chances with Chef Keith Corbin of Alta Adams

Getting Sauced with Hunter Pritchett of Atrium

Baking with the Pie Queen Nicole Rucker of Fiona

Tacos on the Tracks with Teddy Vazquez of Teddy's Red Tacos

Teaming Up with the Tilas

From the Marine Corps to the Kitchen with Chef Mike Williams of Margot

Sharing A Slice with Chef Zach Pollack of Cosa Buona

Broken Spanish with Chef Ray Garcia

The Hollywood Dream with Shohreh Aghdashloo

The Couple Who Cooks Together with Phillip Frankland Lee & Margarita Kallas-Lee

Best Burger Spots with Eater LA's Farley Elliott

Elton John's Oscar Party with Chef Wayne Elias

Neighborhood Flavors with Chef Casey Lane

Tête-à-Tête with Chef Ludo Lefevrbe

A Game-Winning Stew with Camille Kostek

Jonah Freedman of Freedman's Jewish Deli

Chef Antonia Lofaso of Scopa Italian Roots

In the Kitchen with Curtis Stone

Chef Louis Tikaram of EP & LP

Making Pasta with Evan Funke, Felix Trattoria

Candace Nelson, Sprinkles Cupcakes

Cooking with Laila Ali

Salt & Straw with Co-founder Kim Malek