Chef Thomas Keller is one of the most celebrated chefs in the world. Keller is the chef/owner of multiple three-star Michelin restaurants including The French Laundry in Napa Valley, and Per Se in New York, as well as many other restaurants in NYC, Las Vegas, Florida and California. During this episode, we discuss the role his childhood played in his culinary career, how he’s working to groom the next generation of cooks and what’s in store for the legacy of The French Laundry.

For our Season 3 finale, we sat with Jeff Mauro. Jeff is the co-host of Food Network’s The Kitchen and the Season 7 winner of Food Network Star. His first show, Sandwich King, was an Emmy-Nominated show. Tune in as we discuss Jeff’s journey into the food world, how this family man balances life on the road and how he gives back to his community. Jeff resides in Chicago with his wife and 10-year old son. His favorite color is pastrami.

Jason Biggs shares one of his favorite go-to meals for dinner during the week when time is tight. His Garlic Pepper Chicken only uses a handful of ingredients and will allow you to get dinner on the table quickly. If you missed Jason’s full episode, check out Season 3/Episode 018 from last week.

Jason Biggs is an actor widely known for his role in the American Pie film series. Jason will soon be on the Fox live-action family comedy, Outmatched, which we discuss in this episode. Prior to that, he was in the Netflix series Orange is the New Black along with a number of other shows and movies. Most recently Biggs starred on stage in The Heidi Chronicles on Broadway. Enjoy this fun conversation about Jason’s life in food and how he and his wife give back to their community.

Nikki Reed is an actress, screenwriter, entrepreneur & philanthropist. She may be best known for her role as ‘Rosalie Hale’ in the Twilight Saga and has appeared in numerous television shows such as The O.C. and Sleepy Hollow. She is an Advisor to Raised Real, a plant-based frozen baby food delivery service. Reed is an animal rights activist and is the Director of the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, which has helped to provide over 200 grants to families who cannot cover the cost of surgeries for their anim

Camila Alves McConaughey walks you through a dish she says her kids absolutely love- Honey Chicken Wings! She shares how to make them, giving tips and tricks along the way. If you missed Camila’s full episode, check out Season 3/Episode 014 from last week.

Camila Alves McConaughey is a dedicated mother, fashion and lifestyle expert, and entrepreneur. In 2015, she launched the lifestyle website Women of Today, focusing on food, family, fashion, health, beauty and crafts. She has three kids and is committed to providing fresh, unprocessed, and homemade food for babies and children through a company she co-owns, Yummy Spoonfuls®. She founded The just keep livin Foundation with her husband Matthew McConaughey.

Hannah Hart walks you through a dish she says is always sure to impress- French Toast! She gives her simple method, some variations and her cooking vessel of choice. If you missed Hannah’s full episode, check out Season 3/Episode 012 from last week.

Hannah Hart is an entertainer, food enthusiast and two-time New York Times Bestselling author that has garnered over 5 million followers. Since creating the YouTube series “My Drunk Kitchen,” Hart has co-produced and starred in multiple films, hosted her own show on the Food Network and hosted a series for the Ellen Digital Network. Hart is one of the most influential voices in the LGBTQ community and has gained recognition as one of Hollywood Reporters New Digital Disrupters and one of Forbes’ 30 Und

This week, we take a short break from our scheduled interviews with a bonus episode featuring our presenting sponsor, Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls. Join host, Kappy, in his kitchen as he cooks his Spicy Korean Sloppy Joe with Quick Pickled Carrots & Sesame Slaw. He’ll walk you step-by-step through the recipe, to cook-along from your home. Go to beyondtheplatepodcast.com to get the recipe. Dinner is served!

Adrian Grenier walks you through a dish he makes in his own home kitchen- Apple Crumble! He shares his approach to preparing the dish and a great time-saving tip for the crumble topping. If you missed Adrian’s full episode, check out Season 3/Episode 009 from last week.

Adrian Grenier is an actor, filmmaker, musician, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is best-known for his starring role as Vincent Chase on Entourage. Grenier has produced multiple documentaries, is a musician and an investor and advisor to emerging technology ventures. In 2015, Grenier co-founded Lonely Whale. Dedicated to bringing people closer to the world’s ocean through education and awareness, the aim is to inspire empathy for marine life and action for ocean health.

Valerie Bertinelli walks you through one of her recent go-to recipes- Zucchini Rollatini! She happened to be making this dish for her husband the evening we spoke with her. If you missed Valerie’s full episode, check out Season 3/Episode 007 from last week.

Valerie Bertinelli is a Golden Globe award-winning actress and best-selling author. She’s a celebrated spokesperson, host, business entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author. Bertinelli’s starred in multiple Food Network shows including “Valerie’s Home Cooking,” Kids Baking Championship” and “Family Food Showdown.” She also starred in the hit sitcom “Hot in Cleveland,” amongst many other movies and mini series. Valerie lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Tom.

Alicia Silverstone walks you through a few recipes from her New York Times bestseller, The Kind Diet. Instead of focusing on one dish, Alicia walks us through four different dishes. She shares tips along the way for bringing out great flavor in some of her favorite vegan recipes. If you missed Alicia’s full episode, check out Season 3/Episode 005 from last week.

Alicia Silverstone is likely best known for her generation-defining role in Clueless. Through film, tv and theater, her performances have garnered award and critical praise including Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. She is a fixture in the acting, political, and scientific communities and is a dedicated activist in the health & wellness space. Her first book, “The Kind Diet” is a New York Times bestseller. Her second book is titled “The Kind Mama." Silverstone co-created the mykind Organics vitamin

Tiffani Thiessen walks you through her Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff with Creamy Polenta from her cookbook, Pull Up A Chair. It’s a dish she grew up eating, but has since given it her modern spin. She shares how she goes about making the dish, while she is literally in her kitchen cooking dinner for her family. If you missed Tiffani’s full episode, check out Season 3/Episode 003 from last week.

Tiffani Thiessen is an American tv and film actress. She has a long list of acting credits that include “Saved By The Bell,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” SNL’s comedy “The Ladies Man” and Woody Allen’s comedy “Hollywood Ending.” In 2009, Tiffani produced her cooking show for Cooking Channel/Food Networked titled “Dinner at Tiffani’s.” She currently stars in the Netflix series “Alexa & Katie.” She recently published her first cookbook “Pull Up A Chair.” She resides in Los Angeles

Chef David Burtka walks you through a recipe from his forthcoming book, Life is a Party. It’s a dish his son helped name, Chicken Tot Pie. He shares some tips for the timing of the dish and how any home cook can accomplish this recipe in their own kitchen. If you missed David’s full episode with his husband Neil Patrick Harris, check out Season 3/Episode 001 from last week.

Neil Patrick Harris is an actor, writer, producer, magician & singer. He’s a 5-time Emmy Award winner hosting the Tony Awards 4 times & hosted the 87th Annual Academy Awards. He was included on Time Magazine's 2010 Time 100 List. Husband, David Burtka, is a chef, caterer & award-winning actor who will soon release his first cookbook, Life is a Party. He earned a degree from the University of Michigan & later went on to study at Le Cordon Bleu. Harris & Burtka reside in Manhattan with their twin children.

For our Season 2 finale, we sat with Trisha Yearwood. Trisha is a platinum-selling, multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM Award winning vocalist. Aside from music, her first cookbook debuted on the New York Times Bestsellers list in 2008, which later turned into its own Food Network show, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen. Join us as we dig into her life in the food world, what she cooks for her husband Garth Brooks, what he cooks for her and how she gives back to the community.

Chef Josh Capon shares a dish called Kadempka Chicken that his mother made throughout his childhood. To be honest, we’re not sure the spelling or even the history of this dish, but we try to uncover more by having his mother join in. He shares some fun stories, and how he and his mother have tweaked the dish over the years. If you missed Josh’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 016 from last week.

Josh Capon is the executive chef partner behind Downtown NYC favorite restaurants Lure Fishbar (NYC + Miami), B&B Winepub, El Toro Blanco and Bowery Meat Company, in addition to Bash Burger at Citi Field. He worked for many NYC acclaimed chefs and throughout France, Italy, Germany and Spain. He is a six-time winner of Rachael Ray’s Burger Bash event at the Sobe and NYC Wine & Food Festivals. His charitable work includes Wellness In The Schools, a non-profit dedicated to making school food healthy.

Chef Spike Mendelsohn walks us through one of his favorite recipes from his Greek Grandmother, Keftedes (Greek Meatballs). Spike shares some tips and tricks for making these delicious meatballs at home, and how his family likes to eat them. If you missed Spike’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 014 from last week.

Spike Mendelsohn is a chef, restaurateur, tv personality, cookbook author, food policy advocate and father. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and has worked with some of the world’s most renowned chefs and restaurateurs. In 2008, Spike opened up the first restaurant in his culinary empire on Washington DC’s Capitol Hill: Good Stuff Eatery, which quickly became a favorite of political elites, including President Barack Obama. He is the first chairman of DC’s Food Policy Counci

For our third “5th Wednesday” episode (where we introduce you to impactful chefs and organizations and discuss the positive social impact they have made in their community), we’re honored to talk with Julie Martin’s of Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls fame, and Social Media Manager for the brand. We hear a handful of fascinating stories about this family-owned bakery including how they give back to their community, and beyond.

Chef Guy Fieri walks us through one of his go-to Italian dishes, and one he makes at home for his family, Chicken Marsala. Fieri shares some delicious alternatives to the traditional chicken breast that is normally used, as well as some other ways to serve this dish. If you missed Guy’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 011 from last week.

Guy Fieri is a chef, restaurateur, bestselling author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host. In 2006, he won the second season of “Food Network Star,” and has gone on to have multiple Food Network shows. He has opened over 63 restaurants around the world and at sea. He supports numerous charities including his own Cooking with Kids, as well as The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Best Buddies International. Guy resides in Northern California with his family.

Chef Tim Love walks you through a dish he cooked just the other night for his wife and three kids, Pasta Primavera, using vegetables right from his own garden. Chef Love shares some great tips along the way that any home cook will be able to use. If you missed Love’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 009 from last week.

Tim Love is an award-winning chef and owner of restaurants in Ft. Worth, Austin and Knoxville. His flagship restaurant, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, opened in Ft. Worth, TX in 2000. Love is a founding partner of the Austin Food & Wine Festival and Music City Food & Wine Festival in Nashville, as well as the official chef of Austin City Limits. He is extremely giving and devoted to several charities across the country. Love resides in Fort Worth, TX with his wife and three children.

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli walks you through a dish her mom used to make when she was growing up, Chocolate Pudding. Listen along as Alex shares some great tips and will have you craving chocolate pudding in no time. If you missed Guarnaschelli’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 007 from last week.

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli is a recurring judge on several Food Network prime-time series, such as Chopped, and has joined the ranks of Kitchen Stadium Iron Chefs. She has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, for some of the best chefs in the U.S. and is currently the Chef of Butter Restaurant in NYC. She has two cookbooks, is an avid social media user (leaving her followers drooling over her food descriptions), and still finds the time to give back to those in need.

Chef Mark Rosati walks you through one of his favorite dishes of all time- a recipe he’s been on a five-year quest to perfect- his Bolognese sauce. Mark discusses his trials and tribulations in trying to master this dish; sharing plenty of tips and tricks along the way. If you missed Rosati’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 005 from last week.

Chef Mark Rosati is the Culinary Director of Shake Shack. At last count, there were 168 Shake Shack locations around the globe. Rosati joined the modern day “roadside” burger stand team at the original Madison Square Park location as a Manager in the summer of 2007. Since then, he has gone on to help develop menu items for all of their locations throughout the United States and abroad. He is the co-author of the book Shake Shack: Recipes & Stories.

Robert Irvine walks you through a recipe out of his book Fit Fuel; Whole Roast Chicken with Orange Steamed Beets. He says this dish is simple yet flavorful. If you missed Irvine’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 003 from last week.

Robert Irvine is a chef, fitness authority, and philanthropist. He is a tireless supporter of our veterans, giving back to those who defend our freedoms. He’s had multiple shows on Food Network, including "Dinner: Impossible" and "Restaurant: Impossible." Irvine has authored three books and has a digital magazine. In 2014, he founded The Robert Irvine Foundation to support the veterans and veteran causes. Robert gives of his time by attending troop rallies and by touring regularly with the USO.

Giada De Laurentiis walks you through one of her favorite pasta dishes, Mezzi Rigatoni with Corn and Spicy Sausage. She says this is a fast weeknight meal and one of her go-to pastas when she entertains at home (her daughter Jade loves it, too!). If you missed Giada’s full episode, check out Season 2/Episode 001 from last week.

Chef Giada De Laurentiis is an Emmy Award winning television personality, New York Times Bestselling Author, "TODAY" correspondent, "Food Network Star" judge, and restaurateur. In addition to her many businesses, Giada is also incredibly generous with her time. Her philanthropic work includes Learning Gardens, being an ambassador for Stand Up 2 Cancer and the Melanoma Research Alliance, and supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a non-profit which raises money and awareness of childhood cancer causes.

Chef José Andrés is a culinary innovator, author, educator, television personality, humanitarian, and chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup. In 2012, Andrés formed World Central Kitchen, a non-profit that provides smart solutions to hunger and poverty. In this episode, he walks you through how to make Paella Valenciana. Andrés says paella “is one of the best, most traditional dishes in the history of Spanish cooking and one of the best dishes in the world.” If you missed Andrés’ full episode, check out Ep

Season 1 finale: Chef José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, television personality, humanitarian, and chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup. Andrés has been named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People,” awarded “Outstanding Chef” by the James Beard Foundation, and President Obama honored him with the National Humanities Medal. In 2012, Andrés formed World Central Kitchen, a non-profit that provides smart solutions to hunger and poverty.

Massimo Bottura is the chef and owner of Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy which was ranked #1 on the World’s 50 Best restaurant list in 2016. He was featured on Netflix’s docu-series Chef’s Table. In this episode, he shares two recipes; one from his new cookbook, Bread is Gold; and an original recipe he improvised for Kappy. Bottura has a nonprofit organization called Food for Soul, to promote social awareness of food waste and hunger. If you missed Massimo’s full episode, check out Episode 027.

Massimo Bottura is the chef of Osteria Francescana, a three-star Michelin restaurant in Modena, Italy. The restaurant has been on San Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants list since 2010, and reached #1 in 2016. He was featured in the Netflix series “Chef’s Table.” His most recent book, Bread is Gold: Extraordinary Meals With Ordinary Ingredients, was born out of a soup kitchen he created during Expo 2015 in Milan. He has a nonprofit, Food for Soul, that promotes social awareness of food wast

Chef Tom Colicchio is the chef & owner of Crafted Hospitality. He is the Head Judge of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” a cookbook author, a food advocate, and more. In this episode, Tom shares a recipe that he recently made for his own family (one he makes every Christmas Eve for the Feast of the Seven Fishes), a Tuscan Fish Stew called Cacciucco. Tune in to learn why he changed up his cooking method for the first time in 30 years this holiday season. If you missed Tom’s full episode, check out Episode 025.

Tom Colicchio is the chef & owner of Crafted Hospitality, which currently owns and operates restaurants in NY, LA, and Las Vegas. Colicchio is the Head Judge & Executive Producer of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” He is a long-standing social& political activist when it comes to increasing access and affordability to nutritious food for all Americans. He & his restaurants give back to the community by helping other organizations such as Children of Bellevue, City Harvest, Wholesome Wave & more.

Gail Simmons is the Special Projects Manager for Food & Wine and a judge on Bravo’s Top Chef. In this episode, Simmons shares a recipe from her new cookbook, Bringing it Home: Favorite Recipes From a Life of Adventurous Eating. She walks you through her Rustic Fish Soup with Fennel and Orange, a great recipe for entertaining. If you missed Gail’s full episode, check out Episode 023 from last week.

Gail Simmons is a trained culinary expert, food writer, & television personality. She has been a judge on Top Chef for 15 seasons, since the show’s inception in 2006. Her first cookbook, Bringing It Home, was released in October 2017. Gail shares her time (and money) with organizations such as Spoons Across America, City Harvest, Hot Bread Kitchen, Common Threads, the Institute of Culinary Education and more. Gail was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and moved to New York City in 1999.

Tony Mantuano, Chef/Partner of Spiaggia Restaurant in Chicago, was a contestant on “Top Chef Masters” and is an influential culinary force, particularly in Italian cuisine. For our second 5th Wednesday episode, we sat at Soho House Chicago as part of a live radio series with Lumpen Radio. Mantuano talks about his work with the Academy for Global Citizenship in Chicago; and his commitment to Alex’s Lemonade, an American pediatric cancer charity. We also dive in to the history behind 5 classic Italian d

Chef Magnus Nilsson has been featured in the Netflix series “Chef’s Table” and is the author of three books. He is the head chef of Fäviken Magasinet restaurant in Sweden, one of the top restaurants in the world. In this episode we share an excerpt from his book, The Nordic Cookbook; plus, you’ll hear from Nilsson about his point of view on Nordic food and culture. Kappy, cooks a Creamed Kale recipe from The Nordic Cookbook. If you missed Chef Magnus Nilsson’s full episode, check out Episode 020.