Podcasts by Cooking In Mexican From A to Z
They’re mother and son, but also award-winning celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, and cookbook authors. Aarón Sánchez and Zarela Martínez will take you on a culinary journey featuring regional ingredients that are the soul of Mexican cuisine. From chilis to chocolate and everything in between, Aaron, Zarela and special guests will share stories, tips, techniques, and quintessential recipes in spirited kitchen table conversations.
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The Mexican Corn Kitchen from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.297645
On this episode Aarón and Zarela welcome their first guest: Zack Wangeman of ...
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Crafting Layers of Flavor with Chile Colorado from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.275605
On today's episode Zarela and Aarón have the studio all to themselves as they discuss Chile Colorado (the pepper, rather than the dish that shares its name). They walk home cooks through the pro...
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You Say Tomato, I Say Tomatillo from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.269786
On this episode, Zarela & Aarón contrast the tomato with its relative, the tomatillo. They invite their friend - and favorite tomato farmer - Tim Stark of Listen
Following the Seasons with Melissa's Produce from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.244912
On today's episode Zarela & Aarón welcome Robert Schueller, Director of Public Relations for Melissa's Produce. Robert takes us on a world tour of fruits...
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Birria from Jalisco to Chicago from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.220536
On this episode Zarela and Aarón are thrilled to present another parent-child duo who dedicate their lives to preserving their culture through food. Juan and Jonathan Zaragoza’s family-run Chica...
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Fall in Love With Oaxaca from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.202473
On this episode, Aarón and Zarela welcome Bricia Lopez for a love letter to the food and culture of Oaxaca. Bricia and her siblings run Guelaguetza, the restaurant her father started 27 years ag...
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A Tour of the Valle de Guadalupe Food&Wine Scene from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.181043
This week Zarela and Aarón go on a culinary tour of Baja California's Valle de Guadalupe with their guide, Colman Andrews. Colman has bee...
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Sopa, Caldo, and Crema from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.154322
On today's show Zarela & Aarón are thrilled to welcome James Oseland. James recently released his book World Food: Mexico Ci...
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Foods and Celebrations of The Day of the Dead from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.128871
On this week's show Aarón and Zarela are thrilled to welcome Pati Jinich. Pati is a chef, author, and TV personality, and she joins Aarón and Zarela to disc...
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Crema, Requeson, Panela, and Artisan Cheese from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.111389
On today's episode Aarón and Zarela welcome Carlos Yescas to talk all about Mexican cheese. Carlos is the founder ofListen
Southwest and Tex-Mex cuisine from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.105885
On this week's show Aarón and Zarela are thrilled to welcome their longtime friend Stephan Pyles to discuss all things Tex-Mex and Southwestern Cuisine. S...
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All About Tamales from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.094441
For our Season 4 launch of Cooking in Mexican from A to Z, Zarela & Aaron sit down together to discuss the most-requested topic from their listeners: Tamales. Together they detail every part of...
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Cooking with Flowers from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.074082
On this episode Aarón and Zarela are thrilled to welcome Lesterloon Sánchez to dive deep into the topic of Edible Flowers. Hailing f...
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Whiskey in Mexico - In Years Past and Today from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.042640
As a woman whose first sip of whisky created the female doppelganger of a Mr. Yuk sticker, Shelley Sackier’s view of the spirit changed on a trip to Sco...
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Sotol: This Chihuahua Spirit Is Getting Hot from 2023-12-14T08:25:21.037187
On this episode, Sandro Canovas sits down with Aarón and Zarela to discuss Sotol, the state spirit of Chihuahua. They outline how it is made fr...
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How Mexican Food Migrated to the Northeast from 2022-11-16T21:30
On this episode of Cooking In Mexican From A to Z, Aarón and Zarela sit down with Lori Flores. Lori is an associate professor of History at Stony Brook Univers...
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Like Water for Horchata from 2022-10-26T17:00
Bill Esparza is a James Beard award winning food writer, author of Listen
Fish in Ensenada and Beyond from 2022-10-19T17:00
This week Aarón and Zarela are pleased to be joined by Benito Molina to talk about seafood in Ensenada and beyond. Chef Molina is the...
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Eating Insects Can Save the World from 2022-10-10T12:08:13
On this episode Zarela and Aarón are back for a second round of bugs! This time they are chatting with Carlos Leal, the creator of sev...
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The Rich and Revered Mexican Ice Cream Tradition from 2022-09-24T18:37:22
For this episode Aarón and Zarela were thrilled to have Fany Gerson return to the show. Fany launched the acclaimed Listen
Mexican Charcuterie and Tocineria from 2022-05-26T21:38:30
On this episode Aarón and Zarela are thrilled to welcome Mariana Barrera to dive deep into the topic of Mexican Charcuterie. Mariana and her family run Listen
Contemporary Interpretations of Traditional Mexican Food from 2022-05-19T14:35:46
On today's episode, Zarela and Aarón are thrilled to welcome Chef Rodolfo Castallanos to talk about how traditional Mexican foodways...
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Afro-Mexican Food and Culture from 2022-05-11T23:33:56
On this week's show, Zarela & Aarón welcome Sagrario Cruz Carretero to explore the history and cultural legacy of Afro-Mexican cuisine. First, they set the stage with some context about the past...
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Mexico’s First Celebrity Chef from 2021-12-16T04:04:58
For our final episode of 2021, Zarela & Aarón are thrilled to welcome Mauricio Velázquez de León to discuss his relative, Listen
Can Heirloom Corn be Saved? from 2021-11-17T16:52:49
On this week's episode Aarón and Zarela are thrilled to welcome Rafael Mier, the Founder and Director of Fundación Tortilla, to guide us through a d...
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Sonoran Food on Both Sides of the Border from 2021-11-10T18:02:16
On this week's show, Aarón and Zarela discuss Sonoran cuisine with their friend Regina Schrambling. Regina grew up in Arizona, across the border from Zarela'...
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Pasta, The Other Pilaf from 2021-10-27T13:05
On today's show Aarón and Zarela are joined by Cristina Potters to talk about pasta in Mexican cooking. Cristina has lived in Mexico for over 40 ye...
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CalMex or MexCal? from 2021-10-20T07:00
On today's show, Aarón and Zarela are joined by Neal Fraser, the chef and owner of Red Bird in Los Angeles. Neal is a lifelong Angeleno, and longtime fr...
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A History of Beef and Butchery from 2021-10-15T03:00:47
On today's episode, Aarón and Zarela are thrilled to speak with Mauricio Euresty, an expert on cattle and butchery. Together they tackle the subject from tip to tail, covering differences betwe...
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Tequila, the OG Mexican Spirit from 2021-09-29T06:00
On this week's show, Zarela & Aarón welcome Aarón's close compadre, Manny Hinojosa. Manny is a global ambassador for Listen
Building Blocks and Other Chef Secrets from 2021-09-22T15:31:20
On the season 3 premiere of Cooking In Mexican from A to Z, Zarela and Aarón go back to basics. They sit down together, mother & son, to discuss the foundational principles of the cooking...
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Recados and the Magic of Spice Blends from 2021-05-26T13:57:59
In this spirited episode, Zarela and Aarón are thrilled to welcome their close friend Maricel Presilla to talk about recados and spice blends. Maricel is a chef, restauranteur, and the author of...
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Crossing Culinary Borders from 2021-05-19T12:51:55
Today Aarón and Zarela are thrilled to welcome Víctor Macías-González to talk about the culinary exchange on the border between Juar...
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Preserving Diversity Through Corn Whiskey from 2021-05-12T13:39:55
Today Zarela and Aarón are joined by their friend Yira Vallejo. Yira spent ten years as a brand incubator in the wine and spirits indust...
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Tracing The Development of Mexican Cuisine from 2021-04-28T17:30:25
On this episode, Aarón and Zarela are joined by their friend Jeffrey Pilcher to talk about the develo...
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A Mexican Cheese Board from 2021-04-21T15:24:24
This week Zarela and Aarón welcome their friend Paula Lambert, founder of The Mozzarella Company, to guide them through the world of Mexican cheese. Paula'...
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Praise the Lard from 2021-04-14T15:41:15
On this episode, Zarela and Aarón welcome their first return guest to the show - Anne Mendelson. Anne is an unbelievable resource, a culinary historian and author who co-wrote three cookbooks w...
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...Until it Sounds Like Sand: Rick Bayless on Rice from 2021-03-31T13:18:46
On this episode, Aarón and Zarela welcome their friend and colleague, Rick Bayless, a pioneer in traditional Mexican cuisine at the highest level, to d...
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Eat Your Bugs! from 2021-03-24T06:00
Today Zarela and Aarón take a deep dive into the delicious delicacy of edible bugs in Mexico with "Doctor Bugs" himself, Mark Moffett. Mark is a biologis...
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Mole Through the Generations from 2021-03-17T16:09:19
In this Season 2 premiere of Cooking in Mexican from A to Z, Zarela & Aarón explore the layered flavors and history of mole. There is a different mole for every palate and protein, from negro to...
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Not All Beans Were Created Equal from 2021-01-15T15:26:53
Today Zarela and Aarón are thrilled to welcome Steve Sando, the founder of Rancho Gordo. In this episode they delve into the wide world of beans; cover...
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A Smoked Chile Tutorial from 2020-12-30T16:39:46
Today Zarela & Aarón welcome Dona Abramson, long-time Operations Manager at Kalustyuns in Manhattan, to talk about Smoked Chiles. Dona brought along a gra...
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The Complexity of Chocolate from 2020-12-23T15:47:15
Today Zarela and Aarón welcome Andy Coe, author and scholar of culinary history, to discuss cacao and chocolate. They start with the history; how it was first consumed as a drink, and then made ...
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Plantains: The People's Ingredient from 2020-12-16T15:47:51
Today Zarela and Aarón welcome one of Aarón's early mentors, Jorge Adriazola, to tackle the many uses of plantains. They share recipes of the various ways in which plantains are prepared through...
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Mexican Herbs and Wild Greens from 2020-11-24T16:01:13
On today's episode, Aarón and Zarela are joined by their friend Chef John Mooney of Bell, Book & Candle (NYC) and Bidwel...
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The Triple Bounty of Squashes from 2020-11-18T16:56:15
Aarón and Zarela are joined by Anne Mendelson, Zarela’s co-author on numerous cookbooks and a long-time family friend. Together they talk about squash - including pumpkins and zucchini - and how...
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The Great History of Vanilla from 2020-11-11T15:02:33
Aaron and Zarela welcome Chef Fany Gerson of La Newyorkina andListen
Getting to Know Mexican Green Chiles with Aarón and Zarela from 2020-10-28T12:07:20
In this very first episode of Cooking in Mexican from A to Z, mother-son duo, Aarón Sánchez and Zarela Ma...
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Coming Soon from HRN: Cooking in Mexican from A to Z from 2020-04-27T19:16:47
They’re mother and son, but also award-winning celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, and cookbook authors. Aarón Sánchez andListen