About this episode

This episode explores the delights of pasta al limone and features discussions on various pasta dishes and their cultural significance.

This week on Good Food: Good Food contributor Khushbu Shah chases down the best plates of pasta al limone. Joshua McFadden uses pasta as a canvas for seasonal ingredients and shares his pomodoro recipe. Karima Moyer-Nocchi reveals the cultural, political, and religious history behind macaroni and cheese. Leah Koenig prepares for Passover by making coconut macaroons. Poncho Martinez and Odilia Romero expand from tlayudas to more regional Oaxacan fare at Lugya'h , which is named in the Michelin Guide. Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack .

People in this episode

Host: Evan Kleiman

Guests: Khushbu Shah, Joshua McFadden, Karima Moyer-Nocchi, Leah Koenig, Poncho Martinez, Odilia Romero

Topics covered

• pasta
• cultural history
• seasonal ingredients
• Passover
• Oaxacan cuisine

Keywords

• pasta al limone
• pomodoro recipe
• macaroni and cheese
• coconut macaroons
• Oaxacan fare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Good Food, Michelin Guide

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