Best Andrew Kappy Kaplan Podcasts (2025)

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Vaughn Vreeland (LIVE): The Story Behind NYT’s Cookie Book Everyone’s Talking About (S12/Ep.11) 39:17

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Vaughn Vreeland is a writer, recipe developer, and video series host for NYT Cooking - and the co-creator behind the wildly popular Cookie Week. We sat down for a live conversation at The Book Cellar in Chicago to talk about his journey from bakery counter to bylines, and how he brings joy and intention to everything he creates. Vaughn shares the i…

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HEARD (015): A ‘London-Italian’ restaurant, soy sauceS, cookies, Chicago Chefs Cook, taste curators, corduroy aprons, and SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES. 8:28

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@onkappysplate: Ms. B’s Mashed Potatoes & Gravy 11:29

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Host, Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan and his twins Leo + Ella share a recipe they created for Leo’s 1st grade teacher. Let kids join the fun by measuring ingredients, mashing, and being your personal timer. :) Ms. B’s Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Potatoes serves 4-6 Gravy makes 2 cups (good rule is 2 oz/person- this makes enough for 6-8 people) Potato Club Notes…

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Alex Turnbull: Spinach Banana Pancakes 6:17

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Alex Turnbull is a mom, registered dietician, and picky eater nutritionist. She runs The Family Nutritionist, a community where parents get simple, real-life strategies for raising curious, confident eaters. Spinach Banana Pancakes Make extras to eat throughout the week. 1 cup milk of choice 1 cup spinach, fresh - or 1/2 cup frozen 1 banana 1 cup p…

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@onkappysplate: Ms. V’s Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars 8:23

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Host, Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan and his twins Leo + Ella share a recipe they created for Ella’s 1st grade teacher and her daughter. Let kids join the fun by measuring ingredients, adding them to the mix, and being your personal timer for the mixer. :) Ms. V’s Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars Makes approximately 24 regular size squares or 60, 1-inch cubes (our…

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Chef Lauren: Bolog-NEIGH-se (Bolognese) 7:42

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When she’s not balancing a full-time job and three kids (and her husband), Chef Lauren breaks out her 100-year old cast iron pot and tends to her famous “Bolog-NEIGH-se” sauce. We’re glad she spilled the beans pasta for us on this one. Bolog-NEIGH-se Sauce (Bolognese) Serves a family of 5 2 tablespoons EVOO, extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, …

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Beyond the Drink: Simon Ford Has Seen It All. Here’s What Still Surprises Him. (S12/Ep.10) 28:11

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Simon Ford is one of the most respected voices in the spirits and cocktails industry - and a true steward of gin culture. In this episode, he returns to the pod and shares the story behind the second-ever release of Fords Sloe Gin, a centuries-old English tradition made by steeping wild sloes in gin. We cover some exciting things happening around t…

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Chef Leah Cohen: She Stopped Cooking Other People’s Food - and Found Her Culinary Voice (S12/Ep.09) 48:50

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Leah Cohen is the chef, author, and Top Chef alum behind NYC’s Pig & Khao. From delivering pizzas as a teen to training in Michelin-starred kitchens around the world, she carved her path the old-school way - through hustle, honesty, and a whole lot of rice. In this episode, Leah opens up about how traveling through Southeast Asia became the turning…

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HEARD (014): A Mexican restaurant in New Orleans, stand mixer attachment, cookie bar recipe, SNAP, a new seafood cookbook, panettone, and a vinaigrette. 9:26

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Beyond the Drink: Iain McPherson Studied Gelato - Then Became One of the World’s Best Bartenders (S12/Ep.08) 19:11

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Iain McPherson is one of the most respected people in the bar world today - and his story starts in a lucid dream. He was recently named Best International Bar Mentor, while his bar took home awards for Best International Bar Team and World’s Best Cocktail Menu at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Iain has rei…

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Kevin Boehm: He Built 46 Restaurants - Then He Had To Do the Real Work (S12/Ep.07) 1:05:41

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Kevin Boehm is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Boka Restaurant Group, which has opened more than 46 restaurants over the past 30 years. In this episode, Kevin opens up about the journey behind his deeply personal new memoir, The Bottomless Cup - a story rooted in resilience, identity, and the pursuit of authenticity. We discuss his path from growing u…

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HEARD (013): A Chophouse in NJ, cookies in Nashville, smash dumplings, Bronx honey, a new memoir, my NYC recap, and rice cookers. 9:12

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Capon’s Chop House | Josh Capon IG Pink Door Cookies | Matt Rice IG stevescookssomething smash dumplings IG post Boogie Down Bronx Honey IG | Ceres Food Film Festival | Ceres IG Kevin Boehm IG | The Bottomless Cup book Fly Fish Club | Fly F…

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Beyond the Drink: How Mr. Lyan Is Redefining What Hospitality Can Be (S12/Ep.06) 36:39

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Ryan Chetiyawardana, known globally as Mr. Lyan, is not your average bartender - he’s a boundary-pushing innovator whose work continues to reshape how we think about food, drink, and connection. From his early days in kitchens to launching award-winning bars around the world, Ryan shares how curiosity, collaboration, and care are at the heart of ev…

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Asma Khan: She Was Told She’d Never Matter - Then She Changed the Game (S12/Ep.05) 51:10

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Asma Khan is the chef and changemaker behind Darjeeling Express, the London restaurant powered by an all-female kitchen of home cooks. Born into Indian royalty but made to feel invisible, she rose from an uncelebrated daughter to become one of the most powerful voices in food - earning a spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People and captivating mi…

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HEARD (012): A Ukrainian Cafe, fancy snacks, a Rachael Ray hot dog recipe, community fridges, my Austin food recap, and Fritos. 9:36

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Abrah Bakery & Daily Bistro IG | Soloway Coffee IG Martie IG Rachael Ray IG | NYC Wine & Food Festival IG | Burger Bash One Love Community Fridge IG Siti | Franklin Barbecue | Rockman | Desnudo | KG BBQ Fritos Follow Beyond the Plate on Fac…

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Beyond the Drink: How Abe Vucekovich Turns Chaos into Creativity Behind the Bar (S12/Ep.04) 21:16

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Abe Vucekovich is one of Chicago’s most imaginative bartenders, known for bringing storytelling and creativity to his cocktails. After nearly a decade at The Violet Hour, Abe now leads the bar programs at The Meadowlark and Friends of Friends - where each menu tells a story. In this episode, he shares how his background in writing influences his ap…

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Chef Gavin Kaysen: The Hard Truth About Success in the Restaurant World (S12/Ep.03) 49:18

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Gavin Kaysen is a two-time James Beard Award winner, a former Bocuse d'Or competitor, and a true force behind Minneapolis’ rising culinary scene - but his story is about far more than accolades. In this episode, Gavin opens up about his early childhood influences and how a sandwich shop taught him the power of hospitality. He shares the story of a …

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HEARD (011): Coffee in Philly, Roman-style fish sauce, Filipino meatballs, Haitian rum, 2 new cookbook recs, and our Beyond the Drink premiere. 8:32

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Rival Bros Coffee | Rival Bros ig | Jonathan Adams Maine Garum Co | Dave Arnold Beyond the Drink episode Filipino Meatball Recipe | Sarima Cafe St. Benevolence Rum IG | Innovating Health International Jake Cohen | Dinner Party Animal book C…

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Beyond the Drink: How Dave Arnold Redefined What a Cocktail Could Be (S12/Ep.02) 36:37

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In this season's first Beyond the Drink episode, Kappy sits down with Dave Arnold - an inventor, bar owner, author, and one of the most influential figures in the modern bar world. Known for challenging conventional thinking, Dave reflects on the early days of modernist techniques and how they’ve become common practice behind bars today. From shapi…

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Chef Enrique Olvera: He Helped Put Mexico on the Culinary Map - But That’s Not What Drives Him (S12/Ep.01) 43:49

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Enrique Olvera is the internationally renowned chef behind Pujol, one of the world’s top restaurants. He’s widely credited with transforming the global perception of Mexican cuisine. In this episode, he shares where his love for cooking began, why simplicity in food matters, and how a conversation with a culinary historian pushed him to embrace his…

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HEARD (010): A Mexican restaurant in Tulsa, a food recycler for your home (Mill), Vegan Peanut Soup, The Chefs’ Manifesto, Chef Enrique Olvera, Food & Wine 2025 Best New Chefs, and Spicy Honey. 9:30

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar | Noche ig Mill Vegan Peanut Soup The Chefs’ Manifesto | Food For Climate League | hungry book | Eve Turow-Paul Beyond the Plate Season 12 Premiere with Chef Enrique Olvera (coming 9/17) F&W 2025 Best New C…

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HEARD (009): Siti Austin, wild blueberries, a ChatGPT recipe, have a plant®️, Complex’s new L.A. food fest, and buttered noodles. 9:29

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Siti | Chef Laila Bazahm WIld Blueberries ChatGPT Granola (recipe below) Have A Plant®️ | National Fruits & Veggies Month Family Style Food Festival Best Buttered Noodles Ever! ChatGPT Granola (Lemon-Blueberry) 3 cups old-fashioned rolled o…

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HEARD (008): Hall Pass, nut butter, milk soup, pizza collabs for a cause, manuka honey, and tater tots 9:51

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Hall Pass | Lawrence Longo | Amirah Kassem Ground Up Nut Butters Food Republic Article | Massimo Bottura’s Milk Soup Billy Zureikat | Muscular Dystrophy Association Stoked Beekeeping Co. On the Alley Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and …

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HEARD (007): a Taiwanese and French bakery, granola, cookie salad, Monterverde restaurant gives back, 2 new books, cinnamon rolls 8:10

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: papa d’amour | Chef Dominique Ansel Nana Joes Granola | Nana Joes IG Cookie Salad | Samantha Lande Newsletter Monteverde Restaurant & Pastaficio | Chef Sarah Grueneberg Deep Dish by Marc Malnati | Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria | I’m Not Trying To …

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HEARD (006): handrolls, hot sauce, slow cooker, 50% off, and gluten-free 7:44

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Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Mr. Tuna | Jordan Rubin | KazuNori | Noriko Cutino Hot Sauce Slow Cooker Recipe Flashfood The Gluten Free Austrian | Daniela | Newsletter Food Republic Air Fryer Banana Hack Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X. Follow Kappy on Instagram and X. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com…

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HEARD (005): Chinese food, Calabrian chiles, pudding, molly yeh, Chicago-style giardiniera, and peanut m&m’s 8:08

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HEARD (004): Food Network Chef’s new restaurant, green chickpeas, Doritos, a game-changing school food program in Chicago, and a world-renowned chef’s new project 7:36

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Elmina Restaurant | Chef Eric Adjepong Fresh Nature Foods Green Chickpeas Golden Sriracha Doritos Academy for Global Citizenship | take a tour Eric Ripert Newsletter | Chef Eric Ripert | A Return to Cooking Eric Ripert’s Beyond the Plate Se…

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Vaughn Vreeland (LIVE): The Story Behind NYT’s Cookie Book Everyone’s Talking About (S12/Ep.11) 39:17

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HEARD (015): A ‘London-Italian’ restaurant, soy sauceS, cookies, Chicago Chefs Cook, taste curators, corduroy aprons, and SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES. 8:28

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@onkappysplate: Ms. B’s Mashed Potatoes & Gravy 11:29

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Alex Turnbull: Spinach Banana Pancakes 6:17

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@onkappysplate: Ms. V’s Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars 8:23

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Chef Lauren: Bolog-NEIGH-se (Bolognese) 7:42

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Beyond the Drink: Simon Ford Has Seen It All. Here’s What Still Surprises Him. (S12/Ep.10) 28:11

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Chef Leah Cohen: She Stopped Cooking Other People’s Food - and Found Her Culinary Voice (S12/Ep.09) 48:50

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HEARD (014): A Mexican restaurant in New Orleans, stand mixer attachment, cookie bar recipe, SNAP, a new seafood cookbook, panettone, and a vinaigrette. 9:26

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Beyond the Drink: Iain McPherson Studied Gelato - Then Became One of the World’s Best Bartenders (S12/Ep.08) 19:11

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Kevin Boehm: He Built 46 Restaurants - Then He Had To Do the Real Work (S12/Ep.07) 1:05:41

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HEARD (013): A Chophouse in NJ, cookies in Nashville, smash dumplings, Bronx honey, a new memoir, my NYC recap, and rice cookers. 9:12

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Beyond the Drink: How Mr. Lyan Is Redefining What Hospitality Can Be (S12/Ep.06) 36:39

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Asma Khan: She Was Told She’d Never Matter - Then She Changed the Game (S12/Ep.05) 51:10

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HEARD (012): A Ukrainian Cafe, fancy snacks, a Rachael Ray hot dog recipe, community fridges, my Austin food recap, and Fritos. 9:36

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Beyond the Drink: How Abe Vucekovich Turns Chaos into Creativity Behind the Bar (S12/Ep.04) 21:16

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Chef Gavin Kaysen: The Hard Truth About Success in the Restaurant World (S12/Ep.03) 49:18

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HEARD (011): Coffee in Philly, Roman-style fish sauce, Filipino meatballs, Haitian rum, 2 new cookbook recs, and our Beyond the Drink premiere. 8:32

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Beyond the Drink: How Dave Arnold Redefined What a Cocktail Could Be (S12/Ep.02) 36:37

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Chef Enrique Olvera: He Helped Put Mexico on the Culinary Map - But That’s Not What Drives Him (S12/Ep.01) 43:49

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HEARD (010): A Mexican restaurant in Tulsa, a food recycler for your home (Mill), Vegan Peanut Soup, The Chefs’ Manifesto, Chef Enrique Olvera, Food & Wine 2025 Best New Chefs, and Spicy Honey. 9:30

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HEARD (009): Siti Austin, wild blueberries, a ChatGPT recipe, have a plant®️, Complex’s new L.A. food fest, and buttered noodles. 9:29

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HEARD (008): Hall Pass, nut butter, milk soup, pizza collabs for a cause, manuka honey, and tater tots 9:51

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HEARD (007): a Taiwanese and French bakery, granola, cookie salad, Monterverde restaurant gives back, 2 new books, cinnamon rolls 8:10

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HEARD (006): handrolls, hot sauce, slow cooker, 50% off, and gluten-free 7:44

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HEARD (005): Chinese food, Calabrian chiles, pudding, molly yeh, Chicago-style giardiniera, and peanut m&m’s 8:08

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HEARD (004): Food Network Chef’s new restaurant, green chickpeas, Doritos, a game-changing school food program in Chicago, and a world-renowned chef’s new project 7:36