Culinary Masters Collection - Martin Yan

Culinary Masters Collection - Martin Yan

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

May 5, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

This episode features a celebration of Martin Yan, a pivotal figure in bringing Chinese cuisine to American homes.

Every week on our show, we celebrate the intersection of food and life. And this month, we’re highlighting some of the most iconic people in the food world. It’s a new collection called Culinary Masters. We revisit interviews with some of the people who have fundamentally changed how many of us cook and think about food. This week, the man who brought Chinese cuisine into the homes of millions of Americans, the one and only Martin Yan.

People in this episode

Guest: Martin Yan

Topics covered

  • Chinese cuisine
  • culinary masters
  • food culture
  • interviews
  • cooking techniques

Keywords

  • Martin Yan
  • Chinese cuisine
  • culinary masters
  • food interviews
  • cooking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Public Media

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