We're breaking down the best cuts of beef for summer grilling and wines (and sauces) to match. Then, The Last Sweet Bite author, Michael Shaikh, plus food writer David Leite of Leite’s Culinaria, brings the scoop on all things ice cream.  And don’t miss this week’s Last Bite, my go-to chimichurri recipe for steak perfection.

06-29-2025a

This week, we’re turning up the heat with next-level summer grilling and smoky flavor inspiration. Certified barbecue judge and award-winning pitmaster Ray Sheehan shares rib secrets you need to know, and food writer and Leite’s Culinaria founder David Leite breaks down the smash burger craze. We wrap it with a charred peach dessert you’ll dream about because that’s your Last Bite.

07-06-2025

Grill season is on, and we’re talking char, barbecue clams, and summer cooking tips. David Leite shares fresh strawberry ideas, and Jessica Formicola brings easy beef recipes from her cookbook, Beef It Up.

07-13-2025

A Pesto manifesto kicks off the show with fresh ways to use summer’s most versatile sauce and Barbecue Hall of Famer Meathead Goldwyn shares recipes and insights from his new book The Meathead Method. Don’t miss the Last Bite, a pesto chicken salad on a toasted croissant you’ll want to make on repeat.

07-20-2025

We're celebrating summer’s best with sweet corn and limoncello-marinated lobster tails. Produce Expert Robert Schueller talks Hatch Chilies and peak seasonal picks.

07-27-2025

Beef cuts, summer grilling, and wine pairings take the spotlight in this flavorful episode. Grilling guru Steven Raichlen returns with fiery inspiration, and Claire Tansey shares easy dinner ideas. Don’t miss the Last Bite, grilled cinnamon peaches with ricotta and honey.

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Jamie Gwen is a Culinary Institute of America and Le Cordon Bleu Graduate, a Syndicated Radio Host, Certified Sommelier, Public Speaker and 7-Time Cookbook Author.

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