About this episode

Chef Jamie Gwen discusses grilling techniques and summer vegetables with guests Steven Raichlan and Chris Smith.

Let’s talk about ribs! Grilling Guru, James Beard award winner and NY Times contributor Steven Raichlan shares some new insight on all things grill. Ever had a tomahawk on the grill? Learn how! Zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, throw those summer veggies on the grill for ultimate caramelization. Then Chris Smith stops by to talk about the multi talented vegetable Okra and his cookbook “The Whole Okra - A Seed to Stem Celebration." Ever had an Okra facial? My last bite: Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca.

People in this episode

Host: Chef Jamie Gwen

Guests: Steven Raichlan, Chris Smith

Topics covered

• grilling
• summer vegetables
• okra
• cookbooks
• cooking techniques

Keywords

• ribs
• grilling
• tomahawk
• zucchini
• eggplant
• okra
• cookbook
• agua fresca

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

Books & works: The Whole Okra - A Seed to Stem Celebration

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