Talking With My Mouth Full

Happy New Year!

Amy and David look ahead at what we'll be eating and drinking (or not) in 2024. They also review last year's predictions and to see how they held up. Amy confesses to her bizarre aversion to potatoes, and David butters us up with some, well, embarrassingly saucy talk.

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Amy and David share their favorite Christmas recipes, memories, and holiday cooking tips.

Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Oyster Stew

Beef Wellington

Dry Cured Rib Roast

Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Potatoes Dauphinoise

Mom’s Green Onion Dip with Ruffled Potato Chips

Manicotti Made with Fresh Crepes

Lobster Mashed Potatoes

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Maple-Glazed Walnuts

Lemon-Pistachio Bundt Cake

Chocolate Peppermint Cloud Cake

Mocha Bundt Cake with Coffee Drizzle

Tiramisu Charlotte Russe

Mom’s Cherry Nut Cake

Stollen

Gingersnap Brownies

Peppermint Brownies

Pecan Puffs

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To celebrate one year of podcasting together, David, Amy, and Producer Adam revisit their favorite segments of the past season: the funniest moments, the most embarrassing reveals…plus some thoughtful conversations. Note: The podcast will be on hiatus until September, so have a listen to our earlier episodes and we’ll be back soon.

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Amy and David went transatlantic for this episode to chat with William Hanson, British etiquette expert and co-host of the hi-LAR-ious podcast "Help! I've Sexted My Boss." What starts off as a proper convo turns into a raucous free-for-all as they try to stump William with examples of bad manners. All to no avail.

Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Gavi Ravioli

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Deep-Dish Brioche French Toast

Pickled Onions

Chive Blossom Vinegar

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We caught up with TikTok and YouTube sensation B. Dylan Hollis to chat about his love of old-school recipes, community cookbooks, and everything "wild, wacky, and wonderful" in the kitchen. With his new cookbook, Baking Yesteryear, hitting bookshelves on July 25, Dylan also shared his thoughts on sudden fame, imposter syndrome, and the power of old recipes to bring joy to the everyday.

Recipes mentioned in this episode:

• Homemade Pasta Dough
• Lady Baltimore Cake
• Spatchcocked Roast Chicken
• Denver Chocolate Sheet Cake

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Amy has just returned from a 10-day trip to Italy where she ate her way through Liguria and visited her family's ancestral town of Gavi in Piemonte. She and David talk about the remarkable food and culture of these two regions, the restaurants and towns she visited, and the recipes that are inspiring her cooking back at home.

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Recipes mentioned in this episode:

Ham and Cheddar Biscuits

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies

Ravioli di Gavi

Picagge Matte (Chestnut Pasta)

Pesto alla Genovese

Farinata (Chickpea Flatbread)

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Restaurants mentioned in the episode:

Bar Trattoria il Borgo in Gavi

Langosteria at Paraggi Beach

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A chockfull show today! Amy and David discuss the coronation of King Charles, coronation food, and summer grilling. They explain the difference between direct and indirect (two-zone) grilling and offer up recipes for both.

Mentioned in this episode:

Watermelon-Cucumber Cooler

Nectarine & Tomato Salad

Coronation Quiche

Fresh Tomato Tart

Grilled Steak with Coffee Spice Rub

Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon

Slow-Grilled Chicken Thighs & Alabama White Sauce

Grilled Flank Steak & Butternut Squash

Grilled Tomato Flatbreads with Herbs

Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake

Easy Blueberry-Pecan Crumble Bars

Blueberry Pudding Cake

Jim’s SteakOut, Buffalo, NY

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Amy and David discuss some of the most fun, unusual, and noteworthy food festivals this year. If you like Spam, garlic, and "white kidney," we've got you covered.

Mentioned in this episode: Bingeing with Babish, New York-Style Pizza, Chicken, Olives, and Prosciutto, Skinny Pancake restaurants

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Amy and David talk how to save time and money with Tamar Adler, author of Amy's favorite new cookbook: The Everlasting Meal Cookbook. Tamar describes how to turn yesterday's meals into something fresh, new and fabulous. Goodbye, sad leftovers! Hello to a more relaxed, affordable, and sustainable way to cook.

Mentioned in this episode:

Roast Pork Butt

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies (AKA Magic in the Middle Cookies)

H&H Bagels, NY, NY

Shawarma Mia, Brooklyn, NY

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Amy and David share their favorite recipes and strategies for entertaining in style without making yourself crazy. From winter braises to summer grilling, easy starters to decadent desserts.

Mentioned in this episode:

Portuguese Clams and Sausage Cataplana

Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon

Cider-Braised Pork with Calvados and Prunes

Shrimp and Corn "Clambake" Grill Packs

Campfire S'Mores Dip

Grilled Blueberry Gingersnap Crumble

Spiced Lamb Burger

Smash Burgers

Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayo

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