This week we talk about work conferences, getting colds from work from office and how we've tried and failed several times to make good Pad Thai. Spoiler Alert: the secret ingredient is Tamarind paste!

This week, we really got off target, but we cooked up some Hunan takeout grub that we couldn't wait to share! America's Test Kitchen does it again with an accessible recipe from abroad that tastes just like you wish it would.

Video: https://youtu.be/c11B5BxMO6g

Written: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/5534-hunger-pangs-recipe-cumin-beef

We get fancy and go to the farmers market to cook Duck a L’orange, a classic French (but not really) dish that seems really intimidating to make. Also, another big pitch for homemade stocks and a bunch of other people's YouTube videos!

Chef John's back at it with another crazy-butt fission fusion project. This PSL gon' kick your ASS - she spicy.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxf1weLW3vI

Written: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8498196/spicy-pumpkin-pork-noodles/

Y'all this is upper-class pork schnitzel coated in mustard and pretzels. This episode we rave about how to cook pork and why you should consider it if you like steak but ain't got that baller budget.

https://giveitsomethyme.com/spicy-honey-mustard-pretzel-crusted-pork-chops/

I don't like sloppy joes. They are tomato beef juice paradise and they make me sad. However, we have found a recipe that fuses this tired old nostalgia loaf with Asian flavors and kicks butt! Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulDmu3zRTtA

We're talking about balls again, folks. These big beefers pack flavor to savor and share with a neighbor. We love this recipe - you should check it out for your holiday gatherings!

Written: https://www.supergoldenbakes.com/soutzoukakia-greek-meatballs-tomato-sauce-cumin-cinnamon

Talkin' bout the soup, girl. We blended a leprechaun and ended up with spicy comfy soup for days.

Written: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/aguadito-de-pollo-peruvian-chicken-soup/