Beyond the Plate

Danny Meyer walks us through one of the only dishes that has been on the menu at Union Square Cafe since day 1 – Fried Calamari. He shares the background story and inspiration on this longstanding USC dish. If you missed Danny’s full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 010 from last week.

We caught up with Danny Meyer on his way back from a Cubs/Cards game in Chicago. Meyer is the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and the founder of Shake Shack. Hear about his journey from the Midwest to NYC, his career ups and downs, and some of his top management pieces of advice. Danny has been included on the TIME 100 list of the "Most Influential People in the World." He’s an active nation...

This week, we take a short break from our scheduled interviews with a bonus episode featuring our presenting sponsor, Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls. Join host, Kappy, as he gets a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Food Network and Cooking Channel NYC Wine & Food Festival Burger Bash. He talks with four of the twenty-three participating chefs and gets some pro tips for you to take back to your...

Chef Dan Giusti walks us through a dish he’s made over 100 times - Pasta Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino – garlic, oil and chili pasta. This is one of his favorite things to cook and eat. If you missed Dan’s full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 007 from last week.

Chef Dan Giusti is the Founder of Brigaid, a school food company that is rethinking the way we choose to feed our nation’s kids. Prior to that, Giusti served as the Head Chef of Noma in Copenhagen for three years - one of the best restaurants in the world. Dan’s work with Brigaid has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, Today Show and more. Tune in as we talk about what it’s like going from cookin...

Kappy asks Antoni, “Polish ham or French ham?”…and the rest is history. Hear the detailed explanation of Antoni’s father’s Ham Sandwich. If you missed Antoni’s full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 005 from last week.

Antoni Porowski is the food & wine connoisseur on Netflix’s Queer Eye. Originally from Canada, he worked in restaurants in Montreal and NYC before joining the Fab Five. We discuss his journey into the world of food, his recent NY Times Best Seller, Antoni in the Kitchen and the NYC restaurant he is part owner of, The Village Den. His commitment to social impact and giving back is nothing short...

Host, Kappy, writes down five ingredients and challenges Rachael Ray to make up a recipe on the spot for an opportunity for you to hear how her creative mind thinks in real time! If you missed Rachael Ray’s full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 003 from last week.

Rachael Ray joins us for the second time on #btplatepodcast. During this episode, we spend “30 Minutes” (get it?!) talking about what inspired her brand new cookbook, RR50; a little about a new project she’s involved with, CookTracks; and her 30 Minute Meals reboot. Enjoy another behind-the-curtain look at this culinary icon.

Join America’s favorite cook in her home kitchen as she teaches you one of the most simple and delicious Tuscan pasta dishes made with slow-cooked cherry tomatoes, chili peppers and cheese. If you’re cooking along with us at home, find the ingredient and preparation list or listen and enjoy for your next meal inspiration. For information and updates, visit www. CookTracks.com. Tag your meal on soc...

Cook like a pro chef as this Chicago Rising Star of Bellemore Restaurant teaches you his crispy secrets for his ‘Fire-Bird’ Chicken Sandwich with homemade fried onion ranch. If you’re cooking along with us at home, find the ingredient and preparation list or listen and enjoy for your next meal inspiration. For information and updates, visit www. CookTracks.com. Tag your meal on social media #CookT...

Join this Top Chef, Iron Chef and one of Chicago’s finest from acclaimed restaurant Girl & the Goat (and more) as she walks you through her Thai-inspired pancake with egg, bacon and an easy-to-do dipping sauce. If you’re cooking along with us at home, find the ingredient and preparation list or listen and enjoy for your next meal inspiration. For information and updates, visit www. CookTracks....

Cook along with this star chef in his kitchen at The Standard Grill in NYC, as he teaches you every single thing you need to know to make risotto in your own kitchen. Stir stir stir! If you’re cooking along with us at home, find the ingredient and preparation list or listen and enjoy for your next meal inspiration. For information and updates, visit www. CookTracks.com. Tag your meal on social med...

Join this TV Personality and Food Writer in her home kitchen as she walks you through her Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich with Peppadew peppers, pickles and more. If you’re cooking along with us at home, find the ingredient and preparation list or listen and enjoy for your next meal inspiration. For information and updates, visit www. CookTracks.com. Tag your meal on social media #CookTracks. CookTrac...

Listen to this TV icon in her home kitchen as she talks you through a pepperoni-topped burger with Calabrian chili honey. If you’re cooking along with us at home, find the ingredient and preparation list or listen and enjoy for your next meal inspiration. For information and updates, visit www. CookTracks.com. Tag your meal on social media #CookTracks. CookTracks is a production of Beyond the Plat...

Chef Thomas Keller walks you through the history of one of his most iconic dishes, the Salmon Cornet. If you missed Chef Keller’s full episode, check out Season 4/Episode 001 from last week.

Chef Thomas Keller is one of the most celebrated chefs in the world. Keller is the chef/owner of multiple three-star Michelin restaurants including The French Laundry in Napa Valley, and Per Se in New York, as well as many other restaurants in NYC, Las Vegas, Florida and California. During this episode, we discuss the role his childhood played in his culinary career, how he’s working to groom the...

Welcome to CookTracks. Each episode, a chef or cooking personality will be right along side you…well, in your ear…taking you step by step through a dish or meal, in real time. No recipe reading needed; have some fun, follow along, and at the end of each episode, you will have made a dish or a meal, from start to finish. Six episodes coming Sept.16th to Beyond the Plate. For more information and up...

Kappy takes a few minutes to introduce Season 4 of Beyond the Plate. We’ll once again be sitting with some of the world’s best chefs, restaurateurs and culinary personalities to hear their journey into the food world and how they give back to their community. During this episode, Kappy recaps Season 1, 2 and 3 and teases out a new project the team has been working on while on hiatus, called CookTr...

For our Season 3 finale, we sat with Jeff Mauro. Jeff is the co-host of Food Network’s The Kitchen and the Season 7 winner of Food Network Star. His first show, Sandwich King, was an Emmy-Nominated show. Tune in as we discuss Jeff’s journey into the food world, how this family man balances life on the road and how he gives back to his community. Jeff resides in Chicago with his wife and 10-year ol...

Jason Biggs shares one of his favorite go-to meals for dinner during the week when time is tight. His Garlic Pepper Chicken only uses a handful of ingredients and will allow you to get dinner on the table quickly. If you missed Jason’s full episode, check out Season 3/Episode 018 from last week.

Jason Biggs is an actor widely known for his role in the American Pie film series. Jason will soon be on the Fox live-action family comedy, Outmatched, which we discuss in this episode. Prior to that, he was in the Netflix series Orange is the New Black along with a number of other shows and movies. Most recently Biggs starred on stage in The Heidi Chronicles on Broadway. Enjoy this fun conversati...

Nikki Reed is an actress, screenwriter, entrepreneur & philanthropist. She may be best known for her role as ‘Rosalie Hale’ in the Twilight Saga and has appeared in numerous television shows such as The O.C. and Sleepy Hollow. She is an Advisor to Raised Real, a plant-based frozen baby food delivery service. Reed is an animal rights activist and is the Director of the Ian Somerhalder Foundatio...

Camila Alves McConaughey walks you through a dish she says her kids absolutely love- Honey Chicken Wings! She shares how to make them, giving tips and tricks along the way. If you missed Camila’s full episode, check out Season 3/Episode 014 from last week.

Camila Alves McConaughey is a dedicated mother, fashion and lifestyle expert, and entrepreneur. In 2015, she launched the lifestyle website Women of Today, focusing on food, family, fashion, health, beauty and crafts. She has three kids and is committed to providing fresh, unprocessed, and homemade food for babies and children through a company she co-owns, Yummy Spoonfuls®. She founded The just k...