Episodes

  • Nigel Ng aka Uncle Roger on MSG and the best egg fried rice

    Nigel Ng aka Uncle Roger on MSG and the best egg fried rice
    Jun 16 2026
    What happens when a data scientist quits his job, loses everything to COVID, and accidentally becomes one of the biggest food creators on the internet? In this episode, Samuel Goldsmith sits down with Nigel Ng, the man behind Uncle Roger, to talk about his journey from broke comedian microwaving £3 curries to opening restaurants and publishing his debut cookbook. Nigel shares how a lockdown reaction video turned into a global phenomenon, why MSG is the most misunderstood ingredient in your kitchen, and what it took to import an $80 flower from Ecuador for a single recipe. In this episode, you'll hear about: - The origin of Uncle Roger and the viral egg fried rice video - Why Nigel quit data science just six months before the pandemic - His new London restaurant Kawan and the design philosophy behind it - The truth about MSG: what it is, why people fear it, and how to use it - His debut cookbook with Simon & Schuster and the painstaking process behind it - Malaysian street food culture vs. British pub culture - His pitch to Jamie Oliver (Jamie, ball's in your court) - Quick-fire round: truffle is a waste of money, Wagamama's is the worst thing he's eaten, and he'd dine with Cloud from Final Fantasy VII 🎙️ Listen now and subscribe to the Good Food Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. For more recipes and inspiration, visit goodfood.com or download the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Falafel Burger

    Falafel Burger
    Jun 11 2026
    Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Honey & Co's Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer on why there should always be food left on the table

    Honey & Co's Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer on why there should always be food left on the table
    Jun 9 2026
    This week, Samuel Goldsmith is joined by husband-and-wife duo Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, the founders of Honey & Co, to talk about food, hospitality, and the joy of feeding people. From their childhood food memories, one shaped by English cooking, the other by the rich flavours of Jerusalem and the wider Middle East, to building one of London’s most beloved restaurant groups, Sarit and Itamar share the story behind Honey & Co and their latest cookbook, Honey & Co: The Daily Dish. We chat about why “Middle Eastern food” is more of a sensibility than a cuisine, the dishes they could happily eat for the rest of their lives, and the cultural differences between British politeness and Middle Eastern generosity at the dinner table. They reveal their biggest kitchen disaster involving worms, sand and pasta, debate the merits of tahini, confess their love for Doritos and McDonald’s milkshakes, and explain why good food always comes down to three things: love, attention and ingredients. Warm, funny and full of delicious tangents, this episode is a celebration of cooking, community and finding joy in everyday meals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken
    Jun 3 2026
    Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Saturday Kitchen 20th Anniversary Special with Amanda Ross

    Saturday Kitchen 20th Anniversary Special with Amanda Ross
    Jun 2 2026
    Samuel Goldsmith visits the Saturday Kitchen studio to talk with executive producer Amanda Ross about 20 years of the BBC's iconic Saturday morning show. Amanda shares how the production really works — from recipe rehearsals to managing Michelin-starred chefs who can't cook and talk — plus the story behind retiring the Omelette Challenge, launching TV careers, and what's planned for the 20th anniversary special. Includes culinary confessions and quick-fire questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Maqlooba

    Maqlooba
    May 28 2026
    Cook-a-long with Samuel Goldsmith, in this bonus recipe episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Ilhan Mohamed Abdi on Food, Faith & Fasting

    Ilhan Mohamed Abdi on Food, Faith & Fasting
    May 26 2026
    Ilhan Mohamed Abdi joins host Samuel Goldsmith to talk about food, faith and family through the lens of her new cookbook, The Ramadan Kitchen. From Somali rice and samosas to crispy salt-and-vinegar crisps and homemade pizza, Ilhan shares the dishes that shaped her childhood, the traditions behind Ramadan cooking, and why food should always feel welcoming rather than intimidating. They discuss what Ramadan really means beyond fasting, how different cultures celebrate through food, and why experimenting in the kitchen matters more than authenticity. Ilhan also reveals the recipe that made her famous online, the bread recipe she was desperate to perfect and the Somali comfort food she’d choose as her ultimate death row meal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Chetna Makan's Red Kidney Bean Curry

    Chetna Makan's Red Kidney Bean Curry
    May 21 2026
    Cookalong with Chetna Makan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 mins