In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Mei Lin—chef, restaurateur, TV personality, and culinary competitor. Mei takes us through her festive New Year’s Eve spread and reveals her go-to dishes for New Year’s Day. She shares her love for caviar, why the French 75 is her cocktail of choice, and her top hosting tips. Mei also dives into the traditions of Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year), and how she celebrates with a giant dumpling party. Tune in for a lively conversation on food, tradition, and the joy of celebrating​. 

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠

More on Mei: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@meilin21

More on Lindsay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell is joined by Carlos Anthony—husband, chef, culinary competitor, and TV personality. Carlos opens up about his exciting plans to host both Christmas Dinner and a New Year’s Eve celebration at his new restaurant in Oregon. He reminisces about holiday traditions from his childhood, like making tamales with his aunties, and reveals the new traditions he’s creating with his wife. He even has a pro tip for tamale making and how to enjoy the holidays as the host. Tune in for a fun chat about nostalgic foods and traditions, festive celebrations and his thoughts on Christmas lights!

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠

More on Carlos: ⁠⁠⁠@chefcarlosanthony

More on Lindsay: ⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Antonia Lofaso—mom, celebrity chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and TV personality. Antonia shares her festive traditions, from her annual Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes to her Hanukkah celebrations, and her cozy Christmas morning breakfast in pajamas. She offers valuable tips for hosting the perfect holiday party so you can truly enjoy it! From planning delicious me​nus to keeping community and family at the heart of the season with fun games, music, and activities​. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about food, family, and the joy of hosting the holidays​!

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠

More on Antonia  ⁠⁠@chefantonia

More on Lindsay ⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Catherine McCord — wife, mother, cookbook author, and TV personality. Catherine is celebrating it all this season! She shares her family’s potluck Thanksgiving plans, the story behind her annual Latke Party to ring in Hanukkah, and reveals the special traditions that make their Christmas unforgettable. We dive into the must-have dishes on her holiday table, her expert tips for making the perfect latke, and a clever hosting hack you won’t want to miss. Tune in for a fun conversation about food, family, and the cherished traditions that make their holidays so bright.

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by ⁠Moochie Creative⁠

Follow Catherine ⁠@weelicious⁠ 

Follow Lindsay ⁠@table5pod⁠ & ⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Eric Adjepong—father, chef, restaurateur, cookbook and children’s book author, and TV personality. Eric reflects on his family's annual potluck Thanksgivings and shares his exciting plans for hosting this year's holiday feast. He opens up about the Ghanaian foods and traditions that shape his Christmas celebrations and how he's always on dessert duty. Tune in for a conversation where family, food, and tradition are the heartbeat of the holidays.

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠

Follow Eric  ⁠@chefericadjepong⁠

Follow Lindsay ⁠@table5pod⁠ & ⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Aarti Sequeira – wife, mother, cookbook author, and TV personality. Aarti reflects on her first Thanksgiving in America as a college student and how she put her own spin on the holiday classic by preparing tandoori turkey. She shares stories from her childhood in Dubai, where she grew up Roman Catholic and attended midnight mass for Christmas. Aarti opens up about the traditions she's created with her own family, including​ ​her Christmas Eve cocktail of choice and the must-have ​cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. Tune in for a delightful conversation filled with food, family, and festive cheer!

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠

More on Michael: ⁠⁠⁠@​a​artipaartipics⁠

More on Lindsay: ⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell, welcomes back Michael Voltaggio—Husband, father, chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, tequila producer and culinary competition titan. Michael opens up about his latest unique Christmas ritual with his wife, offers some expert tips on cooking the perfect turkey, plus his thoughts on what makes the holidays so special—comfort, nostalgia, and casseroles. Tune in for a conversation about how the holidays are about the people you’re with and the memories you’re making.

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠

More on Michael: ⁠⁠@mvoltaggio

More on Lindsay: ⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell, welcomes back Maneet Chauhan—wife, mother, restaurateur, cookbook author, TV personality, and culinary competition veteran. Maneet shares a glimpse into her holidays, from the vibrant traditions of Diwali to her family's Thanksgiving celebrations. Tune in to hear about her favorite must-have dishes that make the holidays extra special!

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠Moochie Creative⁠

More on Maneet: ⁠@maneetchauhan⁠

More on Lindsay: ⁠@table5pod⁠ & ⁠@lululuttrell

Nancy Silverton is a mother, grandmother, James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur and cookbook author.  In this episode we talk about how she fell in love with cooking, how she couldn’t have done it without her parents' support and how she started her career in pastry at Michael's with Jonathan Waxman. We discuss her early years working for Wolfgang Puck, building her culinary empire, her love of Italy, and the importance of being gathered around a table.

Show Notes: 

Original music by ⁠⁠⁠Colin Killalea ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠Curtis Fye⁠⁠⁠

Edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Susan Kemp⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast logo by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Adrienne ⁠⁠⁠@nancysilverton

Follow Lindsay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

Click here to buy Nancy's Cookbook's

DON'T FORGET TO HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON SO YOU DON'T MISS AN EPISODE OF TABLE 5!

Bricia Lopez is a mom, cookbook author, restaurant owner and entrepreneur. We talk about moving from Mexico to California, growing up in the restaurant business, the history of the restaurant she co-owns with her siblings and her mission to preserve her Oaxacan culture.