Pantry Wildcards - Clever ways to transform unexpected ingredients into star dishes // Oyster Deep Dive – Lissa James Monberg, Vice President of Shellfish at Hama Hama Co., joins us to explore the briny world of oysters // Comfort Classics – Hot Stove Society Chef Instructor Sean McFadyen guides us through the art of Cottage Pies // Wine & Food Harmony – Winemaker Andrew Januik of Novelty Hill and Januik wineries, together with Executive Chef Jason Northern, share their philosophy on pairing wines with memorable meals // Festive Feasts – we build a Christmas dinner menu that dazzles from first course to last // Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Culinary Travels: From Hawaii’s Big Island to New Orleans’ Big Easy // Holiday Food Gifts with Eliza Ward of Chef Shop // Hearty Barley Soup // Michelle Douglas, CEO of Emergency Food Network, returns to share their mission and community impact // Affordable Meals: From growing up in a big family to today’s budget-friendly cooking // Festive Holiday Cocktails with Belinda Kelly, author of Drink Your Garden // And of course, we’ll wrap up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Jeremy Vrablik, Founder of Cascadia Foods — on the power of partnerships, turning wholesale produce into hunger relief and community impact // Eric Tanaka, Managing Partner of TD & Co. - culinary highlights from Mexico City // Tamales & Mole – celebrating Mexico’s iconic dishes // Erin Andrews, Founder and CEO of Indi Chocolate — bean-to-bar magic at Pike Place Market // Chefs Annie, Rasyidah, and Bridget – what the Hot Stove Sisters have in store // Celebrating Christmas German-style with Stollen and Glühwein // And of course, Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Thanksgiving Leftovers: clever ways to transform your feast into new favorites // Chef John Sundstrom takes us inside the Sun Valley Food & Wine Festival // Explore a Bounty Season Menu with Lark Restaurant // Delve into the world of Tofu with Minh Tsai, Founder of Hodo Foods // Holiday Brunch at Home // South Lake Union’s latest beer hall with Tyler Hefford-Anderson of Gourmondo Co. and SLU BRU // And of course, Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

We slice into the world of knives with culinary innovator Scott Heimendinger, founder of Seattle Ultrasonics // Celebrating the soul of independent shops with Michael Teer of Pike & Western Wine Shop, guiding Seattle’s wine lovers for nearly 50 years // Thanksgiving favorites: Dressing & Sweet Potatoes – comfort, flavor, and a few surprises // We dish on holiday pies with chef instructor Annie Elmore – from crust tips to crowd-pleasers // A taste of tradition: Italian Panettone with Eliza Ward from Chef Shop // And as always, we wrap up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!!

Cook-Along: A dinner party where everyone cooks together // We explore the art of macarons with Michael Huynh, owner of Macadons in Renton // Swimming Meatballs: Built for Broth // Chef Instructor Rasyidah Rosli walks us through Bao 101: from dough to steam // Pamela Hinckley, Executive Director of Pike Market Senior Center and Food Bank, shares ways to support their essential mission // Author, podcast and TV host Rachelle Belle dishes on Seattle’s boom in Italian-style sandwiches // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel takes on latke!..Is shortcut savvy or scratch supreme? // Mike Mondello, president and CEO of Made in Washington, brings a dose of holiday cheer // We build a Friendsgiving dinner menu full of flavor and togetherness // Author Cynthia Nims unveils her new 3-Book Box Set Essential Shellfish Collection // Chef Bridget Charters leads a masterclass in fall-filled pasta // We cozy up with soup alongside cook, author, and owner of Soup Club, Caroline Wright // And of course, we wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Holiday Food Gifts by Mail // Braised and Confused: Pot Roast, Beef Stew, and Boeuf Bourguignon – What’s the difference? // Mezze: Building the Ultimate Mediterranean Spread // We celebrate the last week of National Seafood Month in our Seafood 101 series, talking Alaska Bering Sea crab and Pacific whiting // Author Willi Galloway joins us to talk about her books Grow Cook Eat: A Food-Lover’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening and the new cookbook Veggies for Breakfast: 100 Delicious Vegetable-Focused Recipes for Healthier Mornings // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

 James Beard Award winner Dorie Greenspan shares her newest ode to simple stunning cakes: Dorie’s Anytime Cakes // It’s gravy season—let’s talk drips, drizzles, and decadent pan sauces // Celebrate National Seafood Month with Chad See of the Freezer Longline Coalition // Chef Instructor Rasyidah Rosli takes us inside the world of Dutch babies – sweet, savory, and sky-high // Chef Instructor Annie Elmore leads a Fried Rice Master Class: technique, texture, and flavor layering // And of course, we wrap up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Turkish cuisine from Becky’s travels // Chef Lyle Kaku shares Barking Frog’s fall menu at Willows Lodge, celebrating 25 years in Woodinville Wine Country // What makes a great stuffed pasta? // Port of Seattle Commissioner Fred Felleman joins us for National Seafood Month to spotlight Fishermen’s Terminal, sustainability, and the Port’s investment in our region’s seafood economy // Dick Stevens previews the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America event in Seattle // We dish on favorite recipes for the new Neb menu // And we’ll wrap up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!!