Recipes

A blaa is a soft, doughy white roll – with either a soft or crusty top. It has a chewy texture that makes it a perfect vehicle for butter. Only the ones baked in Waterford, Ireland, can officially be called "blaa," but you can try out the recipe below a

Corned Beef, Guinness And ... Blaa? The Irish Bread You Never Knew About

4:34pm March 15, 2016

by Elizabeth Rushe

For an authentically Irish St. Patrick's Day meal, why not give the blaa a try? This roll from the town of Waterford is a protected Irish food heritage product, and the subject of fierce allegiances.

Girl Scout Cookie Unity Cheesecake: the mashup dessert you never knew you needed.

Arts

Thin Mint Mashup: Grind Those Girl Scout Cookies Into Cheesecake

10:36am February 28, 2016

by NPR Staff

Many of us cheer Girl Scout season, but after plowing through several sleeves of Samoas, fatigue can set in. Here, Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful, offers recipes meant to rekindle the cookie love.

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Snow Cones Fresh From The Sky: Listeners Share Recipes

11:59am January 24, 2016

NPR's Rachel Martin asks professor Staci Simonich if it's okay to eat snow. Also, our listeners called in with some of their favorite recipes using freshly fallen snow.

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Encore: One-Hour Faux Cheddar

4:28pm January 01, 2016

Claudia Lucero can make cheese in one hour; that's her superpower. She explains how she created a 60-minute faux cheddar. This story originally aired on Nov. 13, 2014, on All Things Considered.

The Planet Money peacock pie, in all its glory.

Economy

Episode 674: We Cooked A Peacock

4:00pm January 01, 2016

In the 1600s, a good spice rub was the ultimate display of wealth. People would risk their lives for a sack of cloves. On today's show, we cook a recipe from the spice trade days.

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From 'Tostitos Lime' To 'Sexy Sunblock,' The Best Drinks Of 2015

5:34pm December 31, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Emma Allen about her article in The New Yorker called "The Best Drinks of 2015." She walks us through mixing a drink from her list, which anyone can make at home.

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National

Burnt Out On Leftovers Ideas? We've Got Some

7:57am December 27, 2015

Mexican chef Pati Jinich shows NPR's Carrie Kahn how to handle those Christmas dinner turkey leftovers. She shows us how to make a mouthwatering pibil sauce for next-day sandwiches and enchiladas.

The history of this sweet little drink traces back to Spain's conquest of Peru, and a drink called ponche de huevos, or egg punch.

In Peru, Sipping The Season With A Cocktail De Algarrobina

10:20am December 25, 2015

by Deena Prichep

This eggnog-like beverage contains pisco; sweetened, condensed milk and a special syrup from a tree Peruvians call "the tree of life."

There are so many opportunities to screw up pumpkin pie. But done right, it can win friends and influence people.

Perfect Pumpkin Pie: One Woman's Quest For Custard, Crust — And Glory

10:58am December 20, 2015

by Maanvi Singh

Great pumpkin pie is elusive. You could end up with a soggy crust or a grainy filling. For months, reporter Maanvi Singh has been on a journey to learn the art and science of the ideal pie.

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Set in New Orleans in the 1960s, the comedic masterpiece A Confederacy of Dunces centers around Ignatius J. Reilly, a glutton in a city known for its legendary cuisine. A new cookbook looks at the food culture that helps define the characters in the book.

Books
Arts

'A Confederacy Of Dunces Cookbook': A Classic Revisited In Recipes

3:17pm December 04, 2015

by NPR Staff

Set in 1960s New Orleans, A Confederacy of Dunces centers around Ignatius J. Reilly, a glutton in a city known for its cuisine. A new cookbook looks at the food central to the heralded comedic novel.

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