Essential Cooking: Travel Italy like a chef

 How would a chef approach traveling to a country renowned for its culinary excellence? In this episode of Essential...

Essential Cooking: A conversation with James Beard Award winner Warda Bouguettaya

 In this episode of the Essential Cooking podcast, Warda Bouguettaya of Warda Patisserie talks with Ann Delisi and Chef...

Essential Cooking: Detroit’s vegan options explained

In this episode of Essential Cooking with Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato, Sadie Quagliotto of Hip in Detroit and...

Essential Cooking: What the halal to eat in Dearborn with Fred Sareini

Dearborn, Mich. is known for its fantastic food scene that boasts cuisine from around the Arab World. Fred Sareini is...

Essential Cooking: Grey Ghost co-founder John Vermiglio’s path from Chicago to Detroit

Metro Detroit native John Vermiglio is one of the founders and chefs of Four Man Ladder Hospitality — the group...

Essential Cooking: Discover the food of the Italian islands with Katie Parla

In her latest book, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and Emmy-nominated TV host Katie Parla breaks down what makes...

Essential Cooking: Demystifying champagne with Paulina Schemanski

Take a deep dive into everything champagne with Paulina Schemanski, sommelier at Mabel Gray. She tells Essential Cooking hosts Ann...

Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking: Freya

Essential Cooking returns to Freya on Sunday, May 21! Join Ann Delisi and Chef Phoebe Zimmerman for a 5-course dinner...

Essential Cooking: Baobob Fare co-owner, ‘Chopped’ winner Hamissi Mamba shares his culinary journey

The Essential Cooking podcast returns for an all-new season! This week, Baobab Fare chef and co-owner — and recent winner of...

WDET Essential Cooking with Chef James Rigato and Ann Delisi

Join WDET's Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato for a private shopping experience at Sprout House Natural Market in Grosse...

Essential Cooking: Planting a food forest with Samantha Stanisz

Winter is the time to make a plan to transform your lawn into a food forest. In this episode of...

Essential Cooking: Preparing the perfect vegan Thanksgiving

Vegan dishes are becoming increasingly popular on Thanksgiving tables across the country. Whether you are cooking for a guest who...