All on the Table with Katie Lee Biegel

Just off the heels of our annual summer trip to Italy, Ryan and I examined why it is that we feel so much lighter when we are there. We want to keep that feeling of vacation all summer long, and it starts with simplifying life. We give our best tips for making things easier on yourself this summer, from grocery shopping to no cook dinners, and ways to romanticize your life. Bring th...

The Fourth of July is like the Thanksgiving of Summer, in my opinion. I love cooking all of my All-American summer favorites. In this episode, I give ideas for different theme menus that are great for the Fourth, and also all summer long. Think pool party hot dogs, the best BBQ ribs and chicken, lobster rolls, and more, plus the recipe for my Coconut Pineapple Martinis. Cheers...

I had the best time chatting with Caroline Chambers, the author of Substack's #1 food newsletter, What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking. I felt like we had known each other forever within the first few minutes of meeting, and I loved learning about what her life in Carmel, California is like with her four sons and Navy Seal husband, George, and how she balances her career and family t...

I have been a fan of Gary Janetti and his books for a long time. He always makes me laugh, especially with his insights on travel. I had the best time chatting with him about his favorite places in London and New York City, what makes a restaurant experience good (and bad), what he thinks constitutes the worst tourist behavior, his elite travel tips (find a local laundry service!) and ho...

Summer is here, and in this episode I'm sharing everything I know about making the most of it. From mastering the grill to effortless summer entertaining, I've got something for every level of backyard cook. I'm breaking down why you've been turning your meat too soon, what to do about sticky grill grates, how to keep your fish from falling apart, and why the slow cooker is actually my secret summ...

George Motz is a hamburger scholar and the owner of Hamburger America, my favorite place to have a burger in New York City. With the 250th anniversary of America coming up, I thought, "what's more American than a burger?" I had so much fun talking with George about his years of research while traveling the country in search of the best burgers, what he thinks makes a great burger, and learnin...

Shea McGee is one of my favorite figures in the home design world, and she has now written a cookbook, Around The Table. We had a great conversation all about her family traditions, entertaining, her kitchen design must-haves, and Paris flea market finds.  Follow Shea @sheamcgee , @mcgeeandco , @studiomcgee . Check out Around the Table https://amzn.to/4dCW039 For a limited time, our listeners...

In this episode, I sit down with gynecologist and fertility specialist Dr. Hillary Pearson from Spring Fertility for an honest, eye-opening conversation about IVF, egg freezing, fertility myths, and the emotional realities so many women face when trying to conceive. I also share my own experience with IVF and my journey to having my daughter, Iris, while Dr. Pearson breaks down everything from ova...

In this episode of All on the Table, I’m joined by recipe creator, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Rachel Mansfield. We dive into the inspiration behind her approachable, family-friendly recipes that have gained her over 1 million Instagram followers, and discuss her new cookbook, More, Please (available for preorder). Rachel shares how she thoughtfully plans her weeks, why she prefers strate...

In this episode of All on the Table, I sit down with my longtime friend and colleague, Gail Simmons. Gail and I first met on the set of Top Chef, and we take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the early days of the show, behind-the-scenes moments, and how it all began. Gail also shares insights from her new book,  Guesting  (available for preorder), offering practical, modern adv...

Katie welcomes her husband, Ryan, back with a catch-up-style episode all about what they’ve been loving lately. They frame the episode around the game of “rainbows and mud puddles”—their daily dinnertime ritual with Iris, when they share the highs and lows of the day. The topics they cover are the new restaurants they're loving, inspiring spring produce, and current food trends that either get a t...

Katie talks with legendary restaurateur Drew Nieporent for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at his remarkable career and his new memoir, I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Drew shares how growing up surrounded by the city’s diverse food scene sparked his passion for restaurants early on—eventually leading him to study at Cornell...

Katie sits down with her good friend and New York Times bestselling author, Xochitl Gonzalez, for a fascinating and deeply personal conversation about reinvention, storytelling, and the ever-evolving American Dream. From leaving behind a successful career in event planning to becoming a Pulitzer Prize finalist in her 40s, Xochitl shares the unexpected path that led her to writing—and how her lates...

Spring is in the air, and Katie is back with a fresh, feel-good solo episode all about resetting, recharging, and leaning into what’s next. After a busy season of travel and exciting new projects, she’s sharing why spring is her favorite time to hit reset - both personally and professionally - and how she’s finding her rhythm again. She opens up about a major health shift, sharing her experience s...

Don Angie is one of the hardest restaurants to get into in New York City—and the most requested reservation on dining apps—and Katie sits down with the chefs behind it, Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli. They share how they first met cooking together at Park Avenue Seasons, bonded over their Italian roots, and honed their craft at top NYC kitchens like Quality Meats and Torrisi, before opening Don An...

Katie sits down with vegan Indian chef, Priyanka Naik, for a fun and flavorful conversation about her journey in food, growing up in New York City, and the cultural influences that shape her cooking today. The two first met when Priyanka competed on Food Network’s Cooks vs. Cons—with Katie as a judge—and won with her unforgettable Nacho Cheese Pav Bhaji. Priyanka shares stories about her parents i...

Katie sits down with her longtime friend, Chef Scott Conant, for a fun and inspiring catch-up all about food, career, and life beyond the kitchen. From his roots in New York City and training at the CIA to cooking in Germany and opening iconic restaurants like Scarpetta, L’Impero, Alto, and Mora Italian, Scott shares his incredible journey. Now based in Arizona with his family, he reflects on how...

Katie sits down with Casey Elsass, author of  What Can I Bring?: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life , for a fun conversation about cookbook writing, recipe development, and what makes a dish truly party-worthy. In addition to being a bestselling cookbook author, Casey has spent the last ten years working behind the scenes as a cookbook co-author and ghostwriter, collaborating with celeb...

Katie sits down with her friend Mallory Schultz, founder of House of Mal Event Design, to talk about the art of throwing a great party of any size. From building the perfect guest list to creating a natural flow for the evening, choosing music, designing beautiful table settings, and planning a menu guests will love, Mallory shares her insider tips for hosting with style and ease. Drawing on her e...

Katie sits down with her kitchen co-hosts Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian for one last chat together about Food Network’s The Kitchen. They reminisce on the memories over the years with making all different dishes, raising their families, and starting their own businesses. They discuss The Kitchen’s special episode that will be releasing in late March in Qatar and Katie and GZ’s journey and exper...

Katie sits down with food expert and Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski for a fun, wide-ranging conversation about heritage, fame, and of course -- food. Antoni opens up about his Polish roots, growing up between Montreal and West Virginia (Katie’s home state!), and how his food-obsessed family shaped his career. They bond over West Virginia staples like rainbow trout, Tamarack Marketplace, and The Gr...

Katie is joined by chef Brooke Williamson - Top Chef winner, longtime restaurant owner of Playa Provisions, and a celebrity chef appearing on several Food Network shows like Bobby’s Triple Threat, Tournament of Champions, Guy’s Grocery Games and more. Brooke shares how she got her start working in restaurants at just 18 in her hometown of Los Angeles, what it was really like competing on Top Chef,...

Katie’s husband, Ryan, is back for a special Valentine’s Day episode, and it’s all about love, laughs, and marriage advice. The two chat about why it’s so important to actually talk through the difficult topics with your partner, play a round of the Newlywed Game (spoiler: you’ll see how well they really know each other), and wrap things up by answering some of your burning listener questions. It’...

Katie is solo this week and chatting all about how to stock a pantry that actually makes life easier in the kitchen. After a snowy weekend in NYC, she shares her go-to pantry, fridge, and freezer staples, plus the quick meals that she pulls together when time is tight. You can get the full list in this week’s Substack newsletter, and don’t forget to subscribe to her YouTube channel—her new cooking...

Katie sits down with Dan Pelosi, the creator behind @grossypelosi and New York Times bestselling cookbook author, for a fun, food-filled conversation all about dinner parties and delicious meals. Dan shares how he went from graphic design to going viral during the pandemic with his famous vodka sawce (Dan believes sauce should always be spelled with a “w”), and dishes on his second cookbook, Let’s...