Beyond the Plate

This week is a twofer! Rocco DiSpirito shares his Snickerdoodle Protein Balls from his new book, Rocco’s Healthy & Delicious! Also, our host Kappy grabs the mic and takes you through his favorite meatball recipe of all time, which happens to be Rocco’s Mama’s recipe. Not only will you get detailed first-hand instructions, he shares tips and tricks along the way to ensure success in your own ki...

Rocco DiSpirito is one of the country’s best chefs. He helmed the kitchen of Union Pacific, a restaurant that was a NYC culinary landmark for years. His health took him on a different path than the food world may have hoped for, but in turn, he now cooks and coaches clients to achieve their best health. He’s authored 13 books, was the Healthy Food Coach on ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss, & Dr. Oz p...

Chef Scott Conant walks you through his smooth and delicious Polenta recipe- one that is on all five of his restaurant menus in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Arizona. Check out Episode 010 to learn how this dish literally changed our host, Kappy’s, life.

Chef Scott Conant is a regular judge on Food Network’s Chopped. He currently has restaurants in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Arizona. Conant’s accolades span from Food & Wine magazine to James Beard Awards and more. He is one of the most compassionate people we know, giving his time to helping good friends and their causes, while also giving back to his team at his restaurants by men...

This week kicks off our first “5th Wednesday” where we introduce you to impactful organizations and discuss the positive social impact they have on communities around the world. Each 5th Wednesday we’ll ask five question; and we’re starting with three young women in Guatemala who are promoting better nutrition through sustainable farming of protein-rich mealworms. Don’t say yuck so quick…80% of th...

Restaurateur Rich Melman of Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You currently operates over 125 restaurants coast to coast. In this episode, he breaks down the original menu from R.J. Grunts- the first restaurant he opened in 1971. Enjoy these stories, some dating back 46 years ago. Melman says, “I believe R.J. Grunts is the most influential restaurant we’ve ever opened.” If you missed Rich Melman’s f...

Rich Melman is Founder and Chairman of Lettuce Entertain You, a Chicago-based restaurant group that owns over 125 restaurants. Lettuce has done over 200 concepts to date and is known for founding some of the most celebrated restaurants in America. Melman formulated the widely-used philosophy based on the importance of partners, of sharing responsibilities and profits with them, and of developing &...

Chef Michael Solomonov is the executive chef and co-owner of Zahav, Philadelphia's pioneering modern Israeli restaurant and one half of CookNSolo Restaurant Partners. In this episode, he walks you through a one pot Iraqi Jewish chicken and rice dish called Tabit. This is a dish he makes at home for his two children. If you missed Mike’s full episode, check out Episode 005.

Israeli-born Chef Michael Solomonov is behind one of the country’s best restaurants, Zahav. He has multiple concepts around the city of Philadelphia as well as in NYC & Miami. Michael is a four-time James Beard Award winner. His philanthropic Rooster Soup Company donates 100% of its profits to support Philadelphia's most vulnerable citizens. Solomonov shares some ups and downs throughout his c...

Andrew Zimmern walks you through his Chairman Mao Style Red Braised Chicken, a family favorite he makes at home at least once a week. He says it is the most requested meal from guests of his home and universally cannot be disliked. If you missed Andrew’s full episode, check out Episode 003.

He is the host of Bizarre Foods on Travel Channel. What you may not know is that he was homeless for over a year of his life & overcame a serious drug & alcohol addiction before making a profound impact on the lives of humans around the world. Andrew Zimmern shares which of the 170+ countries he's visited has had the most influence on him, & why just 3 hours before recording this inter...

Rachael Ray takes you step-by-step through her Carbonara Pasta recipe that she makes every year for her husband John Cusimano’s birthday, including what brand of pasta she uses (hint: it’s the Pope’s pasta brand of choice). Her husband John then walks you through how to mix a perfect Negroni cocktail.

Rachael Ray is one of the most well-known food TV personalities in the world, and one of the most generous human beings in the business. She has authored 22 cookbooks, logged thousands of hours of TV shows, established her own monthly magazine, created a line of cookware, developed food products, produced a line of super premium pet food & treats, designed a home furnishing collection & mo...

Host Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan introduces Beyond the Plate, a podcast dedicated to the culinary world + the stories behind an 800 billion dollar industry. During this introductory episode, Kappy shares who he is + why he started a podcast; what you're going to get out of each episode when tuning in; and he explains the shows format + schedule. After hearing all that, you're going to want to subscribe....