Pumpkin Pie Podcast: Inside Scoop from Frisch’s Top Chef

Smack dab in the middle of pumpkin-pie marathon-mode, Caitlin had the great honor of tracking down Frisch’s Restaurants’ Director of R&D, Greg Grisanti. Everyone in Cincinnati knows that Frisch’s pies are the cherry on top of the Turkey Day feast, so she had a full-fledged cornucopia of questions for Greg.

Listen into the podcast below for answers to the following questions (they just might surprise you):

• How many pies are they planning on making/serving this year?
• How early do you start cooking?
• What is more important: the crust or the filling?
• Secret tips for a great crust?
• Favorite spices right now for baking?
• What will you be eating on Thanksgiving to satisfy your sweet tooth?

Thanksgiving dessert podcast:

Pumpkin Pie Success with Frisch’s

Pumpkin pie recipes

Check back soon for recipes Caitlin crafted using the famous Frisch’s pumpkin pie as an ingredient. Here, a small gallery of pics:

Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Blondie

Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Sundae

White Chocolate-Caramel Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Bon Bons on Toasted Pie Crust

Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Crostini

Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Waffle with Cardamom-Cayenne Slow-Cooked Flank Steak and Sour Cream

Chipotle Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Seeds and Fresh Cilantro

Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Polenta-Stuffed Zucchini with Bleu Cheese Cream Sauce

Phyllo Appetizer with Goat Cheese, Prosciutto, and Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie

–podcast by Caitlin, pics by Molly, copy by Kelly