Chasing Stars
Welcome to Chasing Stars where two home cooks pursue Michelin glory. Join hosts Sarah & Doug for an adult comedy cooking podcast featuring two dorks in a kitchen.
Episodes
57 episodes
Moussaka: Because we're super Greeky
In this episode... Moussaka - classically Greek right? This week Doug and Sarah do a deep dive on moussaka with a recipe from Chef Andreas Mavrommatis.
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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1:19:37
Oat Couture: Turning Porridge Michelin
In this episode... Oats may sound boring, but these Michelin star oats are far from it. Join Sarah and Doug for a history of oats and a Morroccan inspured oatmeal porridge with dates, orgeat, and oranges from Chef Yannick Alleno.
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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59:24
Afternoon Tea: Snacking like the aristocracy
In this episode... we join Doug and Sarah for an exploration of the British classic - afternoon tea. This episode features an apple and raisin scone from Chef Adam Smith.Benn, James A. Tea in China: A Religious and Cultural History...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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59:21
Beaver Tarte Tatin - Castoreum and Natural Flavors
In this episode... Sarah and Doug explore the weird side of food - castoreum, made from a gland near a beaver's anus which can be used as a natural flavoring. Yes, we are cooking with castoreum with an inventive Beaver Tarte Tatin.
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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1:04:59
Quiche: Did someone say cheese?
In this episode... of Chasing Stars Doug and Sarah make a classic quiche from Chef Tom Aikens. It's perfect for springtime brunches or a cozy family meal.A Haven of Health. Int...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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54:57
Bread and Butter: A culinary staple
In this episode... What can be more classic than bread and butter? On this week's episode Sarah and Doug make a cultured butter and a beautiful loaf from Du Pain et Des Idées.
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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1:00:16
Holi Food
In this episode... Let's celebrate the Hindu holiday of Holi! Today we are featuring a mixed nut pudding recipe from Chef Vikas Khanna and thandai from Swasthi Shreekanth of Swasthi’s Recipes.
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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40:39
Congee: One way to elevate rice
In this episode... we are exploring congee. This week we have featured content from Choi Gok Tung of Mui Kee Congee, CC from AsianCookingMom.com and Steph and Chris at ChineseCookingDemistified.
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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38:11
Pub Snacks/Scotch Eggs
In this episode... This week we celebrate all things pub snack with the classic Scotch Egg from Chef Dominica Chapman.Boak, Jessica, and Ray Bailey. “What’s the Histor...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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44:08
Okonomiyaki
In this episode... In this episode of Chasing Stars join on a unique savory pancake journey to Japan. It's got cabbage. It's got fish. It's got a ton of sauce, it's okonomiyaki.
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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40:19
Pancakes
In this episode... Join us for pancakes two ways - Palascinta from Jeremy Salamon and a blueberry pancake cocktail from The Aviary.
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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59:03
Marshmallow Show Down - Marshmallows vs Pastila (Пастила)
In this episode... we pit a traditional Russian marshmallow against a Michelin star one. Join Sarah and Doug as they do their best to make a light, sticky and tasty marshmallow treat.
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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1:07:27
New Years Resolutions - Fad Diet Food (Jello 123)
In this episode... Doug and Sarah are back for Season 2. It's a new year and the same us and on this weeks episode we talk about one of the oldest new years resolutions and make the rather dubious 1980's dessert: Jello 1-2-3.
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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44:52
Chasing Stars Christmas Special 2025
In this episode Sarah and Doug recap the best and the worst of what they've made this year - and we finally manage to crack open the fruitcake we made for our Christmas in July episode. Tune in to hear what we liked the best and least from this...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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1:14:16
Showstopping Desserts: Bombe Alaska!
In this episode Doug and Sarah delve into the history of this fiery dessert and work on recreating Stu Deeley's Baked Alaska - a delicious orange and ginger ice cream enrobed in lusciously torched Italian meringue. This is absolutely the perfec...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:03:26
Holiday Cookies with a hint of Spite
In this episode... Nothing says holiday season baking quite like cookies. Join us for two cookie recipes - Polvorones from Katie Button and Holiday Spite Cookies from our own Doug, who wishes you all a very Merry Spitemas. This special recipe i...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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52:56
St Lucia Day Saffron Buns
In this episode... Doug and Sarah celebrate the Scandinavian holiday of St. Lucia Day (December 13) with traditional saffron buns. O’Brien, Sam. “Detangling the Devili...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:09:46
Sides that dont suck 3: Dr. Carrot
In this episode... The carrot may be humble but we have elevated it to a holiday star of the show in the final episode of our Sides That Don't Suck series.Bender, David A. A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 3rd ed., Oxford University Pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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1:08:32
Bonus Episode: Stuffing featuring Jimmy Profitt (Sides that actually don't suck)
In this episode... A bonus mini episode featuring a recipe from Jimmy Protitt's new cook book, check it out now!Proffitt, Jimmy. The Appalachian Tale [@theappalachiantale]. Instagra...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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26:52
Sides that dont suck 2: the stuffing that loved me
In this episode... Get ready to elevate your holiday game on our second episode in the Sides that don't suck series - stuffing. It's a holiday classic with origins in Ancient Rome. Join Doug and Sarah for stuffing, or is it dressing, to wow you...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:16:51
Sides that dont suck 1: from the potato with love
In this episode... The first ep of our mini series sides that don't suck - helping you elevate your holiday side dishes. This week? Potatoes!
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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58:25
Devilled eggs: satanic panic picnic party
In this episode... It's our first halloween episode and what better way to celebrate than with hors d'ouvers and satanism? Tune in as Sarah and Doug talk all about deviled eggs.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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53:34
Fried Chicken - poulet vous coucher avec moi? (bawk bawk)
In this episode... We hope this 70's classic gets stuck in your head because yes, we are still singing it.McLaughlin, Martyn. “The Scots Family Who O...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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30:31