What does it really mean to cook Italian food the RIGHT way? 👀🍝
On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with award-winning chef Andrew Bennardo (aka Chef Baba) for a delicious deep dive into food, family, and flavor.❤️
From his roots in the Bronx to mastering his craft at top culinary schools, Chef Baba shares how tradition meets innovation in his kitchen. You’ll hear how his nickname comes from an Italian term for “grandpa,” why keeping it al dente is non-negotiable, and the hilarious “cardinal sins” of Italian cooking 😂🍝
But it’s more than just great food…
Chef Baba opens up about how his daughter Talia’s health journey reshaped his approach to cooking—leading him toward cleaner, plant-based ingredients and a deeper focus on quality 🥦💚
👨🍳 In this episode, you’ll discover:
✨ Simple, flavorful dishes like broccoli pasta & bone-broth tortellini
✨ The secrets behind classic Italian mother sauces
✨ Why ingredient quality matters more than ever
✨ How to elevate your cooking at home
🎉 Don’t miss Italian Festival Fun on April 12 in Delray Beach, FL, supporting Delray Medical Center Pediatrics ❤️
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