Off The Menu

Texas barbecue is legendary, and the state capital of Austin has its own take on that.  Author Paula Forbes describes what we can expect in her new offering, "The Austin Cookbook".  Lucie Amundson of Locally Laid talks about those Easter eggs.  Dara reveals her top pea recipes.

Our weekly look with Dara at what's going on in the world of food.

The Women Chefs & Restaurateurs National Conference will be in the Twin Cities next month.  Dara previews it with the organization's executive director, Kristen Lee-Charlson, and Chef Shack co-owner Carrie Summer.  Plus, Dara describes her top pork loin recipes.

Cookbook author Robin Asbell joins Dara to discuss the upcoming trends in the world of food.  Plus, our host offers up ways to glam up your ice cream sundaes.

On today's show Dara visits with Jay Sparks who founded D'Amico Cucina. Later in the show Dara visits with Jill Mott about a wine class. Dara also shares her favorite goat cheese recipes.

On todays show Dara talks with coffee farmer Mokhtar Alkhanshali. After that Dara shares her top 5 tangerine recipies

Dara talked with author and SF Chronicle writer Jonathan Kauffman about "hippie food" and shared some hash recipes!

Keane Amdahl at Coastal Seafoods talks about sustainable seafood.

Dara broadcasts from the Cambria Gallery on 7th this week.  She talks with Cathy Maes (executive director of Loaves and Fishes MN) about the joy of charity and giving.  Restaurant owner Jared Brewington previews his new spot, Funky Grits.  Taste of the NFL founder/CEO Wayne Kostroski previews the annual event coming up on Saturday night.

It's been 26 years since Taste of the NFL launched here in the Twin Cities.  Founder/CEO Wayne Kostroski tells us what it means to bring the event "back home" for Super Bowl LII.  Plus, Dara offers up some top avocado recipes (and 1 horrible one).

What was food and food preparation like during Colonial times?  Author Rae Katherine Eighmey talks about the palettes of people in Benjamin Franklin's time.  Plus, Philadelphia chef Jack McDavid talks the NFL's Kick Hunger Challenge ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

Dara goes Off the Menu

How do faith and food go together?  Author Lia Huber describes her new memoir regarding both topics and their role in her journey.  Chef David Fhima explains his role in the NFL Kick Hunger Challenge.  Plus, Dara shares her top chicken soup recipes.

Looking for that perfect New Years' Eve cocktail?  Dara talks spirits with bartender and author Jim Meehan.  Chef Carrie Nahabedian shares her connection to the NFL Kick Hunger Challenge.  Plus, what are the best hot toddy recipes?

Do you always need to follow a recipe to the exact ingredient?  Author Karen Page tells us how her new book "Kitchen Creativity" can provide some alternatives.  Then, Food Network host Sunny Anderson explains her role in the NFL's Kick Hunger Challenge.

How can you cook a great brisket for your holiday dinner?  Author Joan Nathan joins the program to discuss her newest cookbook.  Plus, Dara reveals her top five refrigerator cookies.

What is this new trend called keto?  Author and wellness expert Maria Emmerich comes in-studio to discuss the ketogenic diet.  Plus, TV host and author Adam Richman describes his role in the annual NFL Kick Hunger Challenge.

The St. Paul Farmer's Market opened up its new Indoor Winter market season on Saturday.  Love Tree Farms cheesemaker Mary Falk discusses what to expect, as well as the behind-the-scenes talk of the cheese industry.  Plus, Atlanta chef Kevin Rathbun describes his role in the NFL's Kick Hunger Challenge.

Author Richard Parks III tells Dara about his book “Guerilla Tacos”, which digs into that particular meal and the restaurant of the same name.  Dara back that up with her top taco recipes.  Then, Thomas Boemer of Corner Table explains his part in the NFL’s Kick Hunger Challenge.

Chef and author Karen Akunowicz joins the program to discuss the best ways to cook Chinese food at home. Chef Steve Samson of Sotto talks about Taste of the NFL’s Kick Hunger Challenge and his role as the Los Angeles Rams representative for Taste of the NFL.