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
66 episodes
Tej: Ethiopian Honey Wine
In this episode... Kloman, Harry. Mesob Across America: Ethiopian Food in the U.S.A. iUniverse, 2010.
Hot Iced Tea: a scientific approach to cooking
In this episode... Hot tea and cold tea existing in the one teacup? Join Sarah and Doug as they delve into modern cookery and techniques while playing with molecular gastronomy.
Mustard: time to get a little spicy!
In this episode... Sarah and Doug discover the history and varied recipe options for the classic condiment, mustard.Antol, Marie Nadine. The Incredible Secrets of Mustard: The Quintessential Guide to the History, Lore, Varieties, and Hea...
Pizza Fun Facts
Sarah and Doug discuss some interesting pizza facts. Have you heard of the newest fact from 2026?
Pizza
In this episode... join Sarah and Doug and they discover the history and flavor of a traditional pizza.Davidson, Alan. The Oxford Companion to Food. Oxford University Press, 1999, p. 6.
Wagashi: Japanese Tea Sweets featuring Daifuku Mochi
In this episode... Sarah and Doug try a traditional Japanese sweet served with tea.Darra Goldstein, editor. The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets. Oxford University Press, 2015, pp. 776–777.Groner, Paul. Saichō: The Establishme...
Hummus: Japanese Inspired Hummus from Moonrise Restaurant
In this episode... Join Sarah and Doug for a Japanese inspired twist on a Middle Eastern classic - hummus. Our recipe comes from Chef Solemann Haddad of Moonrise in Dubai.Albala, Ken. Beans: A History. Berg Publishers, 2007.
Interview with The Lucky Cajun
In this episode.. join Sarah and Doug as they have a in-depth discussion about life, food, cooking, how spices impact your cooking and much, much, more.Smith, Blackwell. The Lucky Cajun.Use...
Jambalaya: We hope you like spice
In this episode... Jambalaya is the quintessential Cajun comfort food. Join Doug and Sarah for a twisty turny exploration of this classic dish with a recipe from Chef Emeril Lagasse in partnership with The Lucky Cajun Handmade Seasoning (www.th...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Pancakes
In this episode... Join us for pancakes two ways - Palascinta from Jeremy Salamon and a blueberry pancake cocktail from The Aviary.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...