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Samin Nosrat doesn’t love Thanksgiving food. Here’s what she says will improve it.

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Samin Nosrat doesn’t love Thanksgiving food. Here’s what she says will improve it.

Apple News In Conversation

Nov 20
Apple News In Conversation

Apple News In Conversation

Nov 20
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With the release of her James Beard Award–winning cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat catapulted to international fame. But amid big life changes and loss in the years that followed, she struggled to redefine her connection to cooking. With her s...

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Samin Nosrat, celebrated for revolutionizing home cooking with her first book, returns with a heartfelt exploration of food as a vehicle for connection. In this conversation, she opens up about personal transformation, the evolution of her culinary philosophy, and how shared meals have become acts of love rather than performances of perfection.
03:20
The fundamental promise of recipes is flawed because results vary despite following them exactly.
13:45
Thanksgiving was just another day in the speaker's immigrant family
17:03
A signature dish should come from natural enjoyment, not pressure.
19:40
Letting go of perfection allows joy in cooking and connection with family
24:48
Creamy lemon miso dressing made with aquafaba is a favorite recipe from the new book
28:30
Project cooking for gifts is a joyful way to celebrate the holidays

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What happens when cooking becomes about connection, not control?
00:00
How a weekly dinner circle turned into a lifeline of belonging
11:57
Can we fix Thanksgiving? Rethinking tradition with flavor and freedom
14:33
How parenting and family life spark unexpected kitchen joy
19:40
The smart ways to prepare so the holidays don’t break you
22:15
Finding peace in the chaos: cooking as self-care and celebration
27:12

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Shumita Basu: Hi there, it's Shumita here. Before we get into today's episode, we have a question for you. What was your favorite piece of art or culture from this year? We're working on an episode all about 2025's best TV, films, music, books, and more. A...