Off The Menu

In this "Best of" edition of the program, we revisit Dara's interviews with author Rae Katherine Eighmey and now-former DNR Nongame Wildlife Supervisor Carrol Henderson.

Dara hosts her annual Holiday Baking Spectacular episode by welcoming famed pastry chef Zoe Francois to the studio.  They offer some advice to get you through those upcoming holiday parties and get-togethers.

There's a lot of buzz for a new Minneapolis gluten-free bakery.  Sift owner Molly Miller tells us about her journey to opening this shop.  We hear from longtime public realtions professional Fred Haberman about his new venture, Freak Flag Foods.  And Dara unveils her top Holiday cake and bread recipes.

Famed cookbook author Robin Asbell explains the basis behind her new offering about plant-based meats.  In honor of the chat, Dara tells us her top meatless recipes that meat lovers would approve of.  Then, Taste of the NFL founder and CEO Wayne Kostroski updates the latest events from the initiative.

Lindsay Jean-Hard gives us a primer on how to cook using food scraps.  Chef John Howie explains his role with the Taste of the NFL.  Plus, Dara offers up her top five recipes for thrifty shoppers.

Dara sits down with a couple of local restaurant owners, chatting with BRIM owner Kate Sidoti and Pajarito co-owner Tyge Nelson.  Plus, renowned chef and Lucky Cricket owner Andrew Zimmern explains how he's giving back this holiday season.

Dara gets you ready for the Thanksgiving holiday, plus she offers some of her favorite cookie recipes!

America's Test Kitchen chief creative officer Jack Bishop joins the program to talk about his new cookbook covering Italian cuisine. That inspires our host to present her top five Italian comfort food recipes.  And Dara asks "What are you cooking?" as the holiday season approaches.

Restaurant owning mother & son team Molly and Charlie Broder discuss an important initiative on the 2018 election ballot.  Hear about the referendum that may change where liquor can be served in Minneapolis.  Chef Kevin Rathbun explains how he's helping out the Taste of the NFL.  Plus, Dara reveals her top recipes to get some appetizer dips ready ahead of Thanksgiving.

Legendary author Dorie Greenspan joins the show to discuss her latest cookbook.  Taste of the NFL chef director Mark Haugen previews a major event taking place on Saturday in the Twin Cities.  Plus, Dara shares the best ways to spruce up those brussel sprouts.