832: Back-to-School Cooking with Peter J. Kim and David Nayfeld

832: Back-to-School Cooking with Peter J. Kim and David Nayfeld

From The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters by American Public Media

August 21, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

The episode focuses on stress-free back-to-school cooking with quick and flavorful meals from Peter J. Kim and David Nayfeld.

This week, we’re taking the stress out of back-to-school cooking with food that’s fast, fun, and full of flavor. First, we talk with Peter J. Kim, author of Instant Ramen Kitchen , about transforming those humble packets you associate with college kids into surprisingly elegant meals. Peter shares why instant ramen deserves a spot in your pantry and leaves us with his recipe for Aglio e Olio . Then, we catch up with chef David Nayfeld and his approach to quick, comforting meals. Known for his acclaimed restaurant Che Fico in San Francisco, David opens up about learning to cook for (and with) his daughter as a single dad. His new book, Dad, What’s for Dinner? , features kid-friendly recipes like the one he shared with us: Zucchini Parmigiana . Broadcast dates for this episode: August 22, 2025 (originally aired) August 21, 2026 (rebroadcast) Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show .

People in this episode

Guests: Peter J. Kim, David Nayfeld

Topics covered

  • back-to-school cooking
  • quick meals
  • family recipes
  • instant ramen
  • kid-friendly meals

Keywords

  • back-to-school
  • cooking
  • instant ramen
  • Aglio e Olio
  • Zucchini Parmigiana

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Instant Ramen Kitchen, Dad, What’s for Dinner?

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