Episode 739: Comfort Feuds

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Fall is nearly here and it’s time to clear the docket! This week, we are talking to beloved food writers and chefs Kenji López-Alt (Serious Eats, The Recipe) and Deb Perelman (Smitten Kitchen, The Recipe) about COMFORT FOODS! Is the “mac” in chili mac supposed to be plain noodles or mac and cheese? Is canned pumpkin as good as fresh pumpkin puree? If you make green bean casserole with fresh green beans, is it still a comfort food? What is the best way to soften hard ice cream? Rulings on all of these and much more!

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Pictures from COMFORT FEUDS

Meeting of the thanksgiving purees

a stock image of green Taiwanese pumpkins, one of which is cut to reveal and orange interior

Taiwanese pumpkins, which Brooke says add a unique flavor to pumpkin pie

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Episode 739: Comfort Feuds

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Episode 739