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This month, Bon Appétit’s Bake Club is putting a spin on a classic. Listen in as Jesse Szewczyk breaks down his popular recipe for Chocolate Guinness Cake. “The cake came to me rather easily. I had a vision. I got lucky,” Jesse explains to co-host Shilpa Uskokovic. But the challenge came when it was time to develop the frosting. “I feel like everyone in the Test Kitchen had an opinion on what it should be…I definitely tried at least 10 different frostings.” Ultimately, Jesse landed on a brown butter frosting as the perfect topper, not just for taste but also because it matched the visual of an expertly poured Guinness, with its creamy head. “It’s reinforced with just a tad of Guinness, two tablespoons,” says Jesse. “I found it important to have Guinness in both places.” Jesse and Shilpa also dive deep into the mailbag and answer questions about the cake and troubleshoot issues listeners encountered. Plus, baker and psychologist Helen Goh stops by in our “Baker You Should Know” segment. Helen confesses that she has been living a double life for years and explains how she juggled working with the acclaimed Yotam Ottolenghi on developing sweet treats while seeing patients in her psychology practice. Her latest book, Baking & the Meaning of Life, bridges the gap between the two worlds. As always, we’d love to hear from you! To send your questions to Bon Appétit Bake Club, subscribe to us on Substack, or send us a voice memo to [email protected]. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This month, Bake Club takes inspiration from a popular chain restaurant for our own take on a beautiful, fluffy and cheesy biscuit that is transformed with the help of Old Bay seasoning. Hosts Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk make the case for why biscuits are a must for any occasion. “Anything bread can do…a biscuit can do better,” says Shilpa.  Jesse and Shilpa tackle listener questions and baker and writer Cheryl Day, a biscuit guru who made them everyday for 22 years in her bakery, stops by the clubhouse. Cheryl’s advice for the best biscuit is simple. “I would say: practice, practice, practice … then, take notes.” We’d love to hear from you! Send your questions to BA Bake Club! Find us on Substack or send us a voice memo to [email protected]. Links: Garlic Bread Biscuits RecipeAn Ode to Old Bay, the Great American Condiment from The New YorkerOld Bay Breakfast PotatoesPeel ’n’ Eat Old Bay and Garlic ShrimpOld Bay Chips With Lemon MayoGlazed Fried Chicken with Old Bay and CayenneBaltimore-Style Crab Cakes Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

January is bleak, but this month’s Bake Club recipe is bound to put a smile on your face! Hosts Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic dive into the world of bagels. Jesse talks us through the tips and tricks of how to make the perfect bagel from the comfort of your own kitchen. “Bagels are like this blank canvas,” says Jesse, “Where the yeast and the wheat are the flavor…and the toppings, obviously.” Plus, Melissa Weller from Bub’s Bakery in New York City drops by the clubhouse. Melissa is a James Beard nominee and author of two beautiful books, A Good Bake and Very Good Bread. She discusses her love of bagels and how her past life as a chemical engineer helped her hone her craft as a recipe developer. Melissa also tackles a tricky listener question on how to make gluten-free bagels. We’d love to hear from you! Send your questions to BA Bake Club! Find us on Substack or send us a voice memo to [email protected] Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A special bonus episode this week from our friends at The Chef’s Cut podcast. Every Tuesday Top Chef alums Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm share behind-the-scenes chef insights and candid conversations with people in the food industry. Recently, they caught up with Editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, Jamila Robinson. They discuss what it takes for a chef to get noticed by Bon Appétit, how much testing goes into each recipe on our site and the countless hours that go into working on helping to pick the 50 Best Restaurants for North America. BA Bake Club will be back on February 3 as we tackle this month’s recipe for bagels.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This month on BA Bake Club, hosts Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic break out their whisks and create a picture perfect pavlova. It has all the top textures of a showstopping bake: It’s crunchy, it’s chewy, it’s decadent and it’s boozy. Inspired by Shilpa’s childhood favorite, Black Forest gâteau, we dive into the inbox and dig into listener questions. And Shilpa preaches about the virtue of a cracked meringue. “My point is if it cracks, it's okay,” says Shilpa. “That's really what the whipped cream and the toppings are for sure. Just patch it back together.” Watch Shilpa make her fool-proof pavlova on Instagram.  2025 James Beard award-winning cookbook author Nicola Lamb also stops by to help weigh in on what you can do with leftover egg yolks and comes up with some creative suggestions! You can find Nicola on Instagram and her Substack called Kitchen Projects.  Send your questions to BA Bake Club! Find us on Substack or send us a voice memo to [email protected].  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We like big cinnamon buns and we cannot lie. December’s Bake Club is dedicated to the tireless efforts of Shilpa Uskokovic and her creation of a giant, gooey cinnamon roll. Not only is this recipe perfect for any festive gathering, but it also has all the nostalgia of a mall food court in the 90s. Shilpa tells Jesse about her decision to include two specialty ingredients and the importance that they had in shaping the structure of the recipe. And we meet another baker we think you should know: Patrick Shaw-Kitch of Brooklyn Granary & Mill. Patrick not only bakes, but mills his own flour for his creations and tells us why we should think more about where our flour comes from and how to harness it in our bakes. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Meet Wally Amos. He founded the ubiquitous Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies in 1975, turning the brand into an overnight sensation and himself into a pop-culture fixture in the 1970s and 1980s. But there’s a darker side to Wally’s seemingly sweet story. One filled with five marriages to six women and a string of bad business decisions that led him to lose the empire he had created. When he passed away in 2024, host Sarah Amos set out to untangle her father’s complicated past and finally face the life and legacy she had been avoiding. New episodes every Wednesday: swap.fm/l/vf-toughcookie-feed Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Finally, Jesse, BA's resident cookie expert, treats the Bake Club to his latest creation: Chocolate Chip Cookies With Olive Oil and Sea Salt. In this episode, Jesse and Shilpa discuss how this accidentally vegan chocolate chip cookie came together. They explore the best methods to ensure the perfect chocolate distribution in the cookie and what Jesse meant by cooking flour to the color of ‘desert sand’. Plus, listeners share how they managed with the October Bake Club treat and cookie enthusiast Dorie Greenspan (of xoxoDorie) tells us when to tap and not to tap our cookie sheets on the counter.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This episode is from our friends at Milk Street Radio. Bon Appétit columnist Maggie Hennessy helps us navigate the new rules of dining out. Is it ever OK to take out your phone? What’s the best way to grab your server’s attention? And how fussy is too fussy?  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Hold onto your piping bags, Bake Club! In September, Jesse set bakers a showstopper-worthy challenge in his Banana Pudding Paris-Brest. In this episode, he and Shilpa break down the many worthwhile steps for making this "drag queen of French desserts." They're also joined by superstar baker Zoë François (of the ZoëBakes newsletter) to answer a listener question about conventional vs convection ovens. Recipes & Links: Pictures: Jeannine's choux tire, Elyse's choux ring, Katy's bananas Zoe's Raspberry Paris-Brest Join us on Substack! You can find all the BA Bake Club recipes, including this one, here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We'll say it: late summer is peak pie season. And August's Bake Club recipe - for Shilpa's cardamom-laced Peach-Blueberry Crumb Pie - provides an excellent reason to turn your oven on and crank up the AC. In this episode, Shilpa and Jesse commiserate about how frustrating pie crust seemed (at least until Shilpa developed her Actually Perfect Pie Crust), and why pre-cooking your fruit is the secret to tender, crispy crust and perfectly-set filling. They'll also answer listener questions and introduce Bake Clubbers to pie expert Erin Jeanne McDowell, author of The Book on Pie. Join us on Substack! You can find all the BA Bake Club recipes, including this one, here. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this bonus episode of BA Bake Club, Jesse and Shilpa take the stage live at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY to introduce a new audience to the club. They cover the rules of Bake Club and give a sample of the kinds of questions they answer on the podcast - plus share some baking horror stories of their own! Join us on Substack! Listen to the other interviews from the show on the This is TASTE podcast. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

For July's bake, you all brought out your dutch ovens to make Jesse's crusty-yet-tender Cheddar Jalepeño loaf. On this episode, Shilpa and Jesse break down the process of making this same-day, no-knead bread and answer listener questions about overnight proofing, filling options, and more! Join our new Substack chat! Watch Jesse demonstrate the stretch-and-fold process. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

June's bake, the delightfully tropical Hummingbird Cake, was the first Bake Club layer cake, and our listeners had questions! Jesse and Shilpa dig in to this iconic Southern cake and explain the differences between our recipe and the classic. Plus, they're joined by Great British Bake Off S1 winner Edd Kimber to answer a listener question and talk all things small batch baking. Buy tickets to STAY COOL: A Summer Food Podcast Evening here: https://www.thebellhouseny.com/staycool  And, send us your baking questions and stories of your worst baking disasters at [email protected] or at this form to be featured on the live show! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this episode, Chris and Amiel Stanek answer a mix of questions from our inbox, about cooking in an AirBnb, Castelvetrano olives, what to do with a surplus of nuts, and more. Recipes & Links:Chris Morocco's Extremely Extra Travel Coffee KitSizzling Turmeric-Dill Fish TacosDate-Almond Party SnackKale Salad with Pecan VinaigretteAromatic Rice PilafChicken Tinga TostadasDinner by Meera Sodha Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Put on the kettle, grab your finest Earl Grey, and join Jesse & Shilpa to discuss their recipe for Coffee Cake Scones. They'll discuss the recipe development process (and the existential journey it took them on), answer questions from bake clubbers, and introduce listeners to New Orleans-based recipe developer and pastry chef Bronwen Wyatt... who ALSO recently developed a coffee cake scone. Recipes & Links:Mary O's BakeryBayou Saint Cake (Bronwen's website)Nicola Lamb's Kitchen Projects NewsletterBronwen's Coffee Cake SconesApple Hazelnut Rye CakeFruitcake in Space Podcast Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Shivani LOVES salad. But by Friday, the lettuce she bought on Monday is just... sad. To help Shivani get a fresh, crisp salad on the table every night, Chris calls on Jess Damuck, the cookbook author behind Salad Freak and Health Nut. The key? Rethinking what a salad can be.  Recipes & Links:Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Lime, and MintWatermelon Salad with Shiso, Plum, and SaltCrunchy Beans Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We get messages in our inbox ALL the time from listeners who have planned dinner parties, picnics, and other gatherings... but want our advice on what to serve. So this week, Chris is joined by hostess-with-the-mostess Kendra Vaculin to tackle a bevy of listener questions and menu-plan for strawberry-picking lunches, murder mystery dinner parties, and more! Recipes & Links: Brisket BourguignonPreserved Lemon and Tomato ChickenPoached Cod in Tomato CurryLemony Risotto with Fennel and ParmesanCreamy Rabbit BologneseSquash and Caramelized Onion TartLamb Meatballs with Raisin PestoTofu Meatballs in Burst Tomato SauceStrawberry Salad with Black Pepper-Feta CroutonsThree-Minute Red Wine VinaigrettePasta al LimoneParty Salmon with Green RomescoBraised Chicken with Harissa and OlivesCitrus Caramel Sundaes with Toasted AlmondsHarissa-and-Maple Roasted CarrotsGrilled Mushroom Antipasto SaladSlow-Cooker Peanut Butter ChickenCucumber, Tomato and Green Bean SaladZa'atar Fire CrackersMarinated Zucchini with Hazelnuts and Ricotta Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Natalie and her husband are capable, adventurous cooks, but they can't seem to get leafy greens on the menu outside of a salad. So Chris and Kendra Vaculin team up to sell Natalie on their favorite greens and techniques. Recipes & Links: Lemony Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Dill Salmon Rice Bowl with Green Curry Creamed Spinach Mostly Chard Tiny Pasta Salad Charred Kale with Citrus and Green Tahini Garlic-and-Parmesan Braised Greens Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Join Jesse and Shilpa to dive into each layer of Jesse's decadent, pantry-friendly Millionaire's Shortbread and answer questions from bake clubbers. Starting with the key differences that make this shortbread extra-toasty and tender, this episode travels through Jesse's caramel-studded past and obsession with the perfect, aesthetic slice. Recipes & Links: Millionaire's Shortbread Chocolate Chipless Cookies Caramel Apple Monkey Bread Balsamic Butterscotch Sauce Banoffee Pie Chocolate Olive Oil Cake Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Spring has sprung, but Chris isn’t sure spring produce is actually worth the hype. So noted asparagus enthusiast Shilpa Uskokovic joins him to gush about the joys of the season. They’ll also answer listener questions about ramps, managing the first few weeks of CSA season, and more. Recipes & Links: Crispy Miso-Butter Fish With Asparagus Grilled Asparagus with Tahini Super Sauce Cheesy Green Pea Fritters Asparagus and Endive Salad with Comté Cream Cashew Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry Strawberry-Rhubarb Galette with Buckwheat Crust BA’s Best Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Our Favorite Recipes for Ramps Slow-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Parmesan and Herbs Risotto with Mushrooms and Thyme Rice Cooker Risotto Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Gillian has found herself working from home permanently and finds getting to the grocery store just isn't what it used to be. So, she's turned to Chris and Shilpa to help her stock her pantry and get her out of her weeknight rut. Recipes featured in the episode: Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta Creamy Tahini and Harissa Beef Hummus Bowls with Merguez-Spiced Tempeh Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Janae has been struggling to make the perfect matzo balls for 6 Passovers now. What's worse, even though everything else on Janae's seder table is delicious, her mother-in-law won't let her forget her matzo ball fails. So Janae turns to Chris & Kate Kassin for help making tender, fluffy dumplings that won't fall apart in her soup.Recipes & Links:No-Nonsense Matzo BallsMatzo Ball SoupAn Ode to Matzo Ball MixManischewitz Matzo Ball MixStreit's Matzo Ball Mix Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Pistachios are Having A Moment. And Shilpa LOVES cake. Enter: the tender, flavorful Pistachio Bundt Cake. Jesse and Shilpa break down why this blender cake (and other nut-based cakes) work and address listener questions, including the one on everyone's mind this month: how to properly grease a bundt pan so your cake comes out in one piece, every time.Plus! Shilpa and Jesse introduce listeners to Rose Levy Berenbaum, author of the iconic Cake Bible. Rose joins the fearless Bake Club leaders to answer a listener question about egg substitutes—and explain what eggs are actually doing in your favorite baked goods. Recipes & Links:Pistachio Bundt CakeChocolate Olive Oil CakeBaker's Joy SprayCake GoopFran CostiganThe Loopy WhiskEgg Replacements  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Cait often devotes her weekends to involved kitchen projects that yield restaurant-quality results. But she's looking to bring that feeling into her weeknights, when time is harder to come by. Chris enlists Kendra Vaculin's help to give Cait's weeknight cooking that chefy quality she's been missing.Recipes & Links: Meatball Soup with Beef Stew VibesGorgeous Green Shrimp Everything-Spice Fish with Tomato SaladCreamy Spinach and Chickpeas Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

George has heard that quinoa is a high-protein superfood, but he's never been able to cook it right. Chris and Shilpa step up to help answer the question behind his SOS. See, while quinoa is higher-protein than other grains, there are better options when it comes to plant-based protein. So Chris and Shilpa try to get George on board with lentils and tofu—two plant-based protein sources that pack more of a punch.Recipes & Links:Glazed Sweet Potatoes with LentilsJust-Keeps-Getting-Better Lentil SaladSoy and Scallion Tofu Bowl Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook.In this final installment, Chris and Shilpa talk about the intangibles of cooking— how to get into the right mindset, manage your time efficiently, and course correct when something goes wrong. They also answer a grab bag of sliiightly more advanced questions to help listeners with everything from salt to the perfect batch of pancakes.Recipes & Links:BA's Best Chocolate Chip CookiesLazy Day Pancakes Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook.Today, Chris and sauce king Jesse Szewczyk stir up a discussion on the wide world of sauces, dressings, glazes, and more. They dive in to aromatics, making the case for the humble shallot, and discuss the art of making pan sauces and delicious finishers with pantry staples.  Recipes & Links:The Five Mother SaucesMake 'Em Sweat (Veggies, That Is)It's Time to Stop Making These Garlic Common Mistakes and Start LivingHow to Make a Pan SauceOrange-Wine-Braised Chicken ThighsDark and Stormy–Braised Pot RoastHow to Make a Roux for Mac and Cheese, Gumbo, Gravy, and More Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook.Why is making stovetop rice so dang hard?! Today, Chris and Kendra Vaculin address the world of grains, including how to make the perfect pot of rice and why the package directions might be the reason behind a bad batch. Plus, Kendra makes the case for her favorite quick grain and dissects when it's time to pull out the colander and just cook your grains like pasta. Recipes & Links:The Perfect Pot of RiceThere are 40,000 Types of Rice in the World—Here's How to Pick the One You NeedDo You Need to Rinse Your Rice?Kokuho Rose Rice21 Typles of Whole Grains and Pseudo Grains and How to Cook Each OneBulgur is the Whole Grain for Busy People One-Pot Salmon and Shiitake RiceKendra's Crispy Rice Method Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook.Animal proteins can be the most expensive part of your dish, and that's a lot of pressure. So today, Chris and Amiel Stanek are here to make perfection attainable, from juicy chicken breast to tender steaks and delicate seafood. Grab your meat thermometer and kosher salt; we're diving in! 15 Ways to Make Your Fresh-Off-the-Grill Steak Even BetterHow to Roast a Chicken: The Ultimate Recipe, Tips, and MoreThe Optimal Temperature for Every Part of a ChickenThermoworks Thermapop ThermometerWhat Is Salsa Verde? 4 Types to MemorizeHow to Make Beurre Blanc (Because Everything Tastes Better with Butter)Chicken PiccataShrimp ScampiShrimp and Basil Stir-Fry Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook.Today, Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic break down how to really read a recipe — and what some common recipe language means. Then, they'll talk about the basic equipment that your kitchen needs... and what to skip!Recipes & Links:Samosa-dillas with Cucumber SaladBA 56 RecipesS&B Curry Powder (Shilpa's favorite!)Chef's KnivesParing KnivesBread KnivesKitchen ShearsNonstick PansStainless-Steel PansDutch OvensCarbon Steel PansSilicone SpatulasSheet PansCutting BoardsBlendersKitchen Scales Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Join Shilpa and Jesse as they dig into Shilpa's Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake—a delicious, shockingly easy, and decadent bake. They'll discuss the ins and outs of ingredient choices and the recipe development process, plus end with an Ask a Baker segment all about the perfect chocolate chip cookie.You can find instructions for joining the Club at bonappetit.com/bakeclub - and of course, you can always send your questions to [email protected] of Baking Pan ConversionsRecipe Walkthrough VideoJesse's Cookie Book, Cookies: The New ClassicsBrown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This episode is from our friends at This Is TASTE. Abi Balingit is the author of Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed, a delightful cookbook full of maximalist personality and transfixing sweets, like the adobo chocolate chip cookie. She’s a singular force in the NYC baking scene, and it’s so fun to have her on the show today to talk about what she’s been up to since publishing her first book, her love of kitsch, and more. This Is TASTE is co-hosted by Aliza Abarbanel and Matt Rodbard. You can subscribe to This Is TASTE at Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Karen's plan to stay on budget while she's in grad school depends on cooking for herself, especially for lunch — but her dorm kitchen's fire alarm is VERY easy to set off. So Chris & Jesse help her with strategies for no-cook lunches... including leveraging her rice cooker.Recipes Mentioned:One-Pot Salmon and Shiitake RiceRice Cooker RisottoChickpea Salad Sandwiches Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

It may be Valentine's Day, but this year, Chris, Jesse, and Kendra are turning their attention to the gentle art of cooking for yourself and only yourself. They'll tackle listener questions about stocking your fridge for one and gathering up the motivation to feed yourself day after day - and share how they eat when their partners or kids are out of town.Recipes Mentioned:Chocolate Chipless CookiesWinter Squash and Kale Pasta with Pecan BreadcrumbsMinestrone Soup with Acorn SquashRoasted Squash Vampiro Tacos with Cucumber SalsaLarb with Cabbage CupsNapa Cabbage and Cucumber SlawCheesy Roasted Cabbage WedgesGrilled Peruvian Chicken with Green SauceMeal Prep Dinner Party RecipesAll-the-Seeds HamantaschenGrilled Swordfish with Tomatoes Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Shilpa and Jesse are hosting a pizza party — an Incredibly Good Cheese Pizza party, that is. Join the Bake Club co-hosts as they nerd out about breadmaking, reveal Jesse's secret pizzaiolo past, and gab with BA Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink, this recipe's #1 fan. You can find instructions for joining the club at bonappetit.com/bakeclub - and of course, you can always send your questions to [email protected]. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Like many of us, Jenn is experiencing leftover fatigue. So Kendra and Chris introduce her to the lifechanging art of nextovers. Recipes Featured:Beer-Braised CarnitasButtery Tomato and Cinnamon-Spiced RiceChicken Tinga Tostadas with Bacony Black Beans Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The weather is cold and the produce selection in the grocery store is smaller, but that's no reason to despair! Chris, Jesse, and Shilpa have the recipe for winter cooking optimism—and the answers to listener questions about homemade broth, frozen veggies, and more.Recipes Featured:Incredibly Good Cheese PizzaRice Cooker RisottoChicken Thighs with Spiced Couscous and CarrotsRuffled Mushroom Pot PieSheet-Pan Salmon with Rice Cakes and KimchiShortcut Baked Rigatoni with Spicy Italian SausageSpiced Chickpea and Spinach PocketsPork and Tomatillo UdonSpanish Shrimp and Rice with Saffron MayoSpicy Salmon Hand RollsCreamy Chicken and Broccoli SoupPaneer and Green Bean Stir-FryHalloumi No-Meat BallsCabbage and Burrata Salad with Spicy TahiniHerby Cauliflower FrittersCheesy Green Pea FrittersOne-Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Mara is expecting her first child, and she wants to plan ahead, stocking her freezer with nourishing, delicious meals that she and her partner can enjoy in the first few weeks of life with their little one. So Chris taps Hana Asbrink, one of the brains behind Bon Appetit's column The Fourth Trimester, to help Mara fill the freezer before the baby arrives.Recipes Featured:Spinach Lasagna with RicottaBaked Mushroom Rice PorridgeCozy & Quick White Chicken Chili Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Do you want to level up your baking skills? Then join expert Test Kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk in the BA Bake Club - a community of confident, curious bakers who find just as much joy in the process of baking as the final results.Every month, Shilpa and Jesse will be walking through the Bake Club recipe, answering listener questions, and admiring bake clubbers' results. And this month, we're tackling Jesse's Chocolate Olive Oil Cake, which has a tender crumb and the most swoosh-able chocolate ganache frosting around.You can find instructions for joining the Instagram Close Friends group at bonappetit.com/bakeclub - and of course, you can always send your questions to [email protected]. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Kathryn is a mom of four hoping to start a delicious new Christmas morning tradition. So Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic team up to help Kathryn with the makeahead breakfast of her family's dreams. Recipes: Breakfast Crunchwrap for a Crowd Cowboy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Spinach Biscuits and Gravy Plus: Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Brad has a vision of a Christmas morning with kids opening presents and adults sipping coffee and enjoying a delicious panettone, the Italian holiday sweet bread. But as he's learned over 3 years of fallen loaves, panettone is not an easy product to bake. So Chris calls on Roy Shvartzapel, who's dedicated the better part of the last 20 years to learning about and producing the loaves, to help Brad improve his process and embrace the wild panettone journey. The recipe Brad used for his panettone comes from the cookbook A Good Bake. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chris, Kendra, and Jesse gather round to answer questions about all things holiday dining, "Crimbo Limbo," and whether this is the year that cookies will finally break Jesse.Recipes featured:Apple-Cranberry Tarte TatinActually Perfect Pie CrustChocolate Mousse for a PartyPeppermint Bark CookiesPomegranate-Glazed Shortbread WedgesPistacharoosChocolate-Tahini Slice-and-Bake CookiesFive-Spice Crackle CookiesGolden Hour CocktailLipstick MemoryCranberry-Maple MuleBrisket BourguignonBoozy BraisingDark and Stormy Braised Pot RoastOrange-Wine-Braised Chicken ThighsTiramisu Snowball CookiesBaklava Sugar CookiesOrange-Glazed Roast PorkRoast Beef Tenderloin with Garlic and RosemarySpice-Crusted Ham with Brown Sugar GlazeRoast Chestnuts Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Do you want to level up your baking skills? Then join expert Test Kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk in the BA Bake Club - a community of confident, curious bakers who find just as much joy in the process of baking as the final results.Every month on the podcast, Shilpa and Jesse will be walking through the Bake Club recipe, answering listener questions, and admiring bake clubbers' results. And we're kicking things off with the first Bake Club recipe: Caramel Apple Monkey Bread, a steppy-but-worth-it bake with a tender crumb, sweet-tart apple cider caramel, and perfectly stewed apples.  You can find instructions for joining the Instagram Close Friends group at bonappetit.com/bakeclub - and of course, you can always send your questions to [email protected]. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chris, Kendra and Shilpa open the Thanksgiving SOS hotline once more to take listener calls on Thanksgiving abroad, incorporating cheese into every part of the meal, baking in someone else's kitchen, and the wildest take on a Thanksgiving dinner we've ever heard. Recipes Featured: Loaded Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Shallots The Gooiest Baked Mac and Cheese Stuffing Biscuits Garlic Bread Biscuits Cranberry-Maple Mule Simple is Best Dressing The Creamiest Turkey Pie with Puff Pastry Crust Hazelnut Green Beans with Proscuitto and Dates Brussels Sprout Stir-Fry with Cheddar and Golden Raisins Miso-Butter Roast Chicken with Acorn Squash Panzanella Lemon Meringue Pie Confit Turkey with Chiles and Garlic Honeynut Squash with Radicchio and Miso Festive Red Cabbage and Radicchio Salad Pomegranate and Honey Glazed Duck Seared Duck Breast Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

It's time for a Dinner SOS annual tradition: the Thanksgiving SOS hotline! Chris, Kendra and Shilpa hop on the line to take listener calls on vegan mains, the perfect pie crust, how to pare back a traditional feast, and more! Recipes Featured: Garlic Bread Biscuits Miso-Glazed Carrots with Scallion Gremolata Make-Ahead Gravy Actually Perfect Pie Crust Vegan Meatloaf Sticky and Spicy Cauliflower Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake Cheesy Green Curry Palmiers Fallen Chocolate Cake Za'atar Fire Crackers Expertly Spiced and Glazed Roast Turkey Maple-Butter-Glazed Turkey Festive Red Cabbage and Radicchio Salad Maple and Bacon Fall Chopped Salad Three-Minute Red Wine Vinaigrette Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

John had a lot at stake last Thanksgiving. After years of not-too-subtly hinting that he wanted the hosting job, John got permission from his mother-in-law to host the holiday in 2022—and he hit it out of the park. But anxious to keep his standing as the family's Thanksgiving host, John turned to Dinner SOS for some help perfecting his already perfect meal. And this year, Chris caught up with him to find out how everything went — and whether he's permanently secured the hosting position. Recipes Featured: Expertly Spiced and Glazed Roast Turkey Simple is Best Stuffing Buttery Milk Buns Actually Perfect Pie Crust Porchetta-Style Roast Turkey Breast Maple-Soy-Glazed Salmon Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Foods That Matter. Mark Jacobs, Chairman of Watkins, divulges the delicate (and sometimes dangerous) process of sourcing the finest vanilla beans in Madagascar and explains why vanilla can be so darn expensive, only sometimes. But vanilla's not all they offer! Mark shares surprising health benefits of spices, and spills the tea on how Watkins keeps their huge variety of spices bursting with flavor - including a tip to properly storing your spices at home. Mark even reveals the one spice that mysteriously eludes Watkins (and why), and shares exactly what to look for when you're on the hunt for the perfect spices. Whether you're a spice connoisseur, a curious cook, or a foodie, this episode is packed with flavor-boosting tips and fascinating facts about food and the brand leading the way for delicious flavors.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jen is a confident cook in a household of self-described food people. But she's never been able to successfully make tender, shreddy pork at home, so she called us looking for some rules she can follow to achieve her dream pork in her own kitchen. Chris calls on Inés Anguiano, Certified Pork Stan (tm), to help Jen embrace pork's versatility... and the fact that the only rule with pork cookery is "there are no rules." Recipes featured:   Soy-Basted Pork Chops with Herbs and Jalapenos Crispy Pork Cutlets with Kimchi Slaw Citrus-Braised Pork with Crispy Shallots And the bonus "middle lane" pork recipes: Mustardy Cider-Braised Pork Chops Sweet-and-Saucy Pork Chops Pork Shoulder Steaks with Grilled Mustard Greens Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We get a lot of questions in our inbox from listeners with dietary restrictions. And sometimes, we can absolutely handle them using the expertise right in our test kitchen – no dairy? No meat? No nightshades? No problem. But not all restrictions are that simple. So we tapped registered dietician Desiree Nielsen to answer questions about cooking low-FODMAP, diabetes-friendly, and more. If you're experiencing changes in your health, make sure you contact your doctor and/or a Registered Dietician to make a plan that's right for you. Recipes featured: Super-Seedy Gluten Free Bread Blueberry Chia Seed Jam Gluten Free Carrot Cake Vegan Cacio e Pepe Black Vinegar Chicken with Radishes Kate's Feel Good Food Plan 30 Minute Green Pasta with Kale Velvety Vegan Chocolate Mousse Vegan Sausage Stuffed Acorn  Squash Cashew Alfredo Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Rachel's the kind of cook who free-forms it – no two dinners turn out the same, and she likes it that way. But she’s setting up a dinner for her parents and her partner’s parents to meet each other for the first time, and she wants everything to be perfect. The only issue? Every one of her guests has a different dietary restriction, and none of them seem to work together. So Chris taps Kendra Vaculin to help keep Rachel's eyes on the ultimate prize: making this gathering an excellent time for all involved. Recipes featured: Squash and Broccoli Rabe Lasagna Three-Minute Red Wine Vinaigrette Raspberry Cake with Whipped Cream Filling Cheesy Mushroom Galette Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Leah loves the Union Square Farmer's Market, but there's one tent she's too intimidated to stop at: the "mushroom guys" (aka Mushroom Queens).  So to help demystify the alien-looking fungi that Leah's seen at their stall — and prove to her that she can achieve a crispy, umami-rich 'shroom in her own kitchen — Chris takes Leah to Mushroom Queens in Ozone Park, and they get a tour of an urban mushroom farm. Recipes featured:   Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Ragu Seared Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at The Financial Times.  If you’ve been to the wine shop lately you may have noticed a trend: wines marketed specifically toward younger drinkers. Many are natural, organic, or biodynamic. Others are made without special certification but boast backstories that focus on the producers, not just the region or grapes. Wine writer Hannah Crosbie joins host Lilah Raptopoulos to give us a primer on what young wine drinkers want. Why are pét nats, skin-contact wines, and chilled reds suddenly everywhere? Check out Life and Art from FT Weekend wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nelson's partner, Cate, is an incredible cook. But she's chronically ill, and not always feeling well enough to cook. So Nelson wants to step up and make her delicious, nourishing meals when she's not feeling her best. The only issue? He's not so confident in the kitchen - especially when it comes to taking on a new recipe or technique. So Chris & Shilpa step in to provide him with a cornucopia of straightforward, unfussy recipes to build his confidence and help him make dinner for Cate.  Recipes Featured: Very Good Vegan Tacos Herby Cauliflower Fritters Samosa-Dillas with Cucumber Salad Cold Soy Milk Noodles with Chili Crisp Cold Noodles with Tomatoes and Peanut Sauce Tofu Meatballs in Burst Tomato Sauce Everyone’s Favorite Gado Gado Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Caller Teddy has been vegan for a few years. But while she’s confident in her chickpea and lentil skills, bean mastery has eluded her. And, to be fair, the questions are big: canned or dried? What type of bean works best for which application? Is a big pot of brothy beans enough for a meal, or does it need to be doctored? Chris taps Justine Doiron (aka @Justine_Snacks), bean enthusiast, to help Teddy get hip to the humble bean. Recipes mentioned: Brothy Pasta with Chickpeas Gochujang Brothy Beans Breaded Beans Brothy Beans Pasta e Fagioli with Escarole Learn more about how beans can help the planet and your health at BeansIsHow.com. Share your thoughts on Dinner SOS. As a token of our appreciation, you will be eligible to enter a prize drawing up to $1,000 after you complete the survey. https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/76152?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Bon Appetit's annual Best New Restaurants list is live! This year, we're spotlighting 20 new American restaurants that we're particularly excited about. To celebrate the list's release, Chris sits down with Anna and Ni Nguyen, married couple and chef-owners of the Denver, Colorado restaurant Sap Sua. They talk about their partnership in and out of the kitchen and dig deep into the three Sap Sua recipes featured in this month's Bon Appetit magazine. Recipes: Fish with Coconut Caramel Brown Butter Scrambled Eggs Over Rice Tofu with Hot Oil Chimichurri Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week, we're checking back in on three callers whose Dinner SOS journeys we felt just weren't over.  Listen to our callers' original episodes here: Eddie Tobi Maddy Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Shivani LOVES salad. But by Friday, the lettuce she bought on Monday is just... sad. To help Shivani get a fresh, crisp salad on the table every night, Chris calls on Jess Damuck, the cookbook author behind Salad Freak and Health Nut. The key? Rethinking what a salad can be.  Recipes: Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Lime, and Mint Watermelon Salad with Shiso, Plum, and Salt Crunchy Beans Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Liz has three young kids, and the process of getting everybody fed and out the door in the morning can be soul-crushing. So Chris and Ali Slagle (author of the excellent cookbook I Dream of Dinner So You Don't Have To) join forces to help Liz's family's mornings go from sour to sweet. Recipes: Granola Scones Almond, Kale, and Banana Smoothie Banana, Oat, and Date Smoothie Get Up & Go Blueberry Date Cocoa Smoothie Bonus Recipes: Blueberry Spelt Muffins Morning Glory Breakfast Cookies Fully Loaded Carrot Muffins Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Kaitlin and her husband are food scientists — so you'd think they would have a creative solution for their lunch rut. But they're so bored of their midday go-to of yogurt and granola or hummus and veggies, they called up the experts for some work-from-home lunch help. Chris taps BA Food Editor Kendra to help Kaitlin fill her fridge with all the bits she'll need to make her weekday lunches feel delicious, not boring. Recipes: Herbed Chickpeas Salmon Nicoise Salad Egg Salad Tartines Potato Salad with Mustard Sauce and Watercress Summer Hand Rolls Green Beans and Cucumbers with Miso Dressing. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today, we're sharing an episode from our friends at Milk Street Radio. Tamar Haspel of the Washington Post is here to share 10 truths about food that nobody wants to believe. From diet soda to organic vegetables to farm-fresh eggs, nothing is sacred. Plus, Amanda Herbert brings us inside history’s wildest dinner parties; Adam Gopnik reveals what your drink of choice says about you; we make Thai Coconut and Chicken Soup; and Cheryl Day returns to take your baking calls. To hear more from Milk Street Radio, go to www.177milkstreet.com/radio Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this special episode of Dinner SOS, Bon Appetit and Epicurious Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson sits down with chef René Redzepi and writer Matt Goulding, two of the creators of the new Apple TV+ series Omnivore. They talk about the pursuit of deliciousness, and the actions we as consumers and eaters can take to make choices that better support the people making our food.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This summer, Dinner SOS has you covered. Chris & Shilpa share their hot takes on cooking in the heat (AC required, obviously), plus what produce is overrated and what's under-celebrated. And stick around for answers to listener questions about using CSA produce, grilling, jaggery, and non-dairy options for tender, juicy chicken marinades. RECIPES & LINKS: Shilpa's Feel Good Food Plan Basil Chicken Stir Fry Grilled Asparagus with Tahini Super Sauce Grilled Squash with Nuoc Cham Chimichurri Tahini-Ranch Dressing Grilled Party Salmon with Green Romesco Grilled Shrimp with Turmeric Mojo Sauce Bulgogi Tofu Burgers Honey-Glazed Rib-Eye Steaks Sake-and-Soy-Braised Pork Belly Sweet and Sticky Grilled Chicken Sprite-Grilled Chicken Skewers Ginger Beer and Mustard Pork Chops Soy-and-Cola-Marinated Steak Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Maggie invited a group of old friends to her small Upstate New York house, expecting some to drop out last minute. But nobody did, and now she has to feed 21 adults, 7 toddlers, and 3 dogs... for a week! This is, admittedly, Chris's nightmare. Enter: Sarah Copeland and Anna Stockwell, Upstate entertainers extraordinaire! They walk Maggie through the strategies, pro tips, and recipes that will help keep her big reunion focused on the people, not the stress. Recipes & Links: Magic Pork Shoulder Dinner is Best Served Cold Cold Roast Salmon Chocolate Chip Cookies for Modern Times Sarah's cookbook, Every Day Is Saturday Anna's cookbook, For the Table Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

10 years ago, Jenny had a half-sour pickle from Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, MI... and it was life-changing. But Jenny lives in North Carolina. She hasn't been back to Michigan, and attempts to recreate the signature half-sour crunch in her own kitchen have been unsuccessful. Chris enlists BA resident fermentation enthusiast Amiel Stanek (with a special appearance by Zingerman's cofounder Ari Weinzweig) to concoct a "recipe" that'll have Jenny enjoying crisp, barely-pickled half-sours all summer long. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today, we're sharing an episode from our friends at “The Splendid Table.” “The Splendid Table” has been celebrating the intersection of food and life for more than two decades and is hosted by award-winning food writer Francis Lam. This week, the show features two guests that will get you excited about cooking and baking. First, New York Times food desk reporter Priya Krishna tells us about her food writing career, building connections through her stories and travels and her most recent book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. In her book, she draws recipes from different cuisines worldwide and tells us what working with kids as recipe testers was like. She leaves us with a recipe for Life Changing Udon.  Then, Baker Yossy Arefi talks us through what it takes to make delicious and simple baking recipes. She talks about making desserts without occasion and finding freedom in combining flavors in her recipes, like her delicious Pink Cookie Bars with cardamom and almond cream cheese frosting. Plus, she sticks around to answer your baking questions. Yossy Arefi’s latest book is Snacking Bakes, Simple Recipes for Cookies, Bars, Brownies, Cakes, and More.   If you’d like to hear more episodes of “The Splendid Table” you can learn more at splendidtable.org and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jennifer and her husband are busy—they spend their weekends occupied taking their 3 dogs to agility competitions—and Jennifer suspects her Instant Pot would help her make dinner quicker and tastier. The only problem? She's terrified of it. So Shilpa and Chris join forces to help Jennifer conquer her fears and take advantage of her electric pressure cooker. Recipes & Links: Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Pork Spareribs with Jammy Barbecue Sauce Instant Pot: Summer Cooking Hero Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Lale Arikoglu is an expert traveler. And she’s headed out of town with friends, where she’ll need to make dinner in a vacation home. Faced with a flurry of dietary restrictions, she turned to Dinner SOS for some direction. Recipes & Links Sesame Tofu with Broccoli  Peanut Butter Noodles with Cucumbers Easy Fish Tacos with Spicy Sauce  Chipotle-Crusted Cauliflower Tacos Sizzling Turmeric-Dill Fish Tacos  What to Pack for Vacation Cooking  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Caller Teddy has been vegan for a few years. But while she’s confident in her chickpea and lentil skills, bean mastery has eluded her. And, to be fair, the questions are big: canned or dried? What type of bean works best for which application? Is a big pot of brothy beans enough for a meal, or does it need to be doctored? Chris taps Justine Doiron (aka Justine_Snacks, bean enthusiast, to help Teddy get hip to the humble bean. Recipes mentioned: Brothy Pasta with Chickpeas Gochujang Brothy Beans Breaded Beans Brothy Beans Pasta e Fagioli with Escarole Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Juneteenth, celebrated on the 19th of June, may be our newest national holiday, but Black Americans — particularly Texans — have been celebrating it for years. Bon Appetit and Epicurious Editor-in-Chief Jamila Robinson sat down with chef, TV host, and entrepreneur Carla Hall to dig into how they mark Juneteenth, who's allowed to join the celebrations, and what they're cooking this year.  Recipes Mentioned: Hibiscus, Orange, and Vanilla Agua Fresca Ruth's Lima Beans with Smoked Turkey Tail Brown Butter Peach Cobbler Lemon-Pepper Catfish Nuggets with Pepperoncini Dip Glazed Funnel Cake with Fruit Confetti Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Liliana's two twenty-something sons and her husband are big guys who like a lot of protein at dinnertime. But she's feeling overwhelmed by the dietary restrictions at play, and bored with her repertoire. So Chris and Dan Pelosi team up to offer Liliana some large-format braises that won't require tons of cleanup. Recipes: Early Dismissal Pot Roast Burnt Orange and Coriander Roast Pork Check out Dan's Cookbook Let's Eat wherever books are sold. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week's caller, Jon, loves using his smokers to create delicious, tender, barbecue. But there's one cut of meat that has always eluded him: beef cheeks. So Chris is joined by Snake River Farms's Dave Yasuda and "The Professor of Barbecue," Tuffy Stone, to help Jon master this tough—but rewarding—piece of meat. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Korean food is exploding in popularity—and for good reason. So, to dive into the trends and dishes we're loving, Chris is joined by Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink, Chef Irene Yoo, and Matt Rodbard & Deuki Hong, co-authors of the new book Koreaworld. Join us for a deep dive into anju and soju drinking games, what's on the modern Seoul table, and answers to listener questions. RECIPES & LINKS: Sulguk (Alcohol Stew) Kong-Bul (Soybean Sprouts and Bulgogi) Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Pancakes) How to Party with Soju, Korea's Most Iconic Spirit Clean-Out-the-Fridge Kimchi Gochujang Recipes That Pack a Fruity, Spicy Punch Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Almost every parent has a moment when making dinner for their families feels daunting or downright demoralizing. And here at Dinner SOS, we get tons of emails from parents looking for inspiration and guidance. So Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn, food writers and hosts of the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You? join Chris to commiserate—and to answer some listener questions from our mailbag. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Abby has a vegetable skeptic in her house. But it's not her two young children, it's her husband, Trent. So Chris enlists Top Chef Canada host and cookbook author Eden Grinshpan to help Abby find creative ways to make vegetables seem more appealing to Trent — and, by extension, their toddler.  RECIPES: Whole Roasted Broccoli with Romesco, Almonds, and Dates Whole Head of Roasted Cauliflower with Garlicky Tahini Sauce Sesame Caesar Salad Broccoli Caesar Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nico and Natalie love cooking together. But since Natalie developed a dairy intolerance, cooking their favorite dishes just hasn't been the same. Chris and vegan chef Chrissy Tracey help Nico and Natalie navigate the world of dairy substitutes to satisfy their creamy cravings. RECIPES Vegan Cacio e Pepe Chewy Date and Dark Chocolate Cookies Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The May issue of Bon Appetit celebrates all things beverages — from recipes that use vodka in unconventional ways to 15 cocktails you can make with just 5 bottles of booze. So here on Dinner SOS, we're joining the party! Shilpa joins Chris for a deep dive into the issue's cocktail recipes and a mailbag full of listener questions about alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Then, they're both joined by BA staffers Dan Siegel and Sam Stone for a roundtable tasting of just a few beverages in the ever-growing NA category. Recipes and Links: Reverse Engineering (video series) World of Wine (video series) Recipes from the May issue How to Party with Soju, Korea's Most Iconic Spirit Garden Wedding Sherry Colada What Nonalcoholic Drink Matches Your Mood? A Pickle Martini Is the Best Dirty Martini NA Options We Tried: Athletic Brewing Co Upside Dawn Oddbird GSM Almave Ámbar Lyre's American Malt Curious Elixers Curious #1 Bonbuz Bittersweet Citron Three Spirit Nightcap Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

You might know Michele Norris from her work as a journalist (including a decade-plus stint at NPR, where she co-hosted “All Things Considered”). You might know her from her Peabody Award-winning Race Card Project, or the two books she’s authored. Or you might know her as the host of the podcast Your Mama’s Kitchen. Michele joined Chris for a conversation about food memories and a mailbag full of listener questions all about hosting.  Recipes: Peggy King's Macaroni & Cheese Broken Lasagna Pasta Salad Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad With Cabbage Cast-Iron Roast Chicken With Crispy Potatoes Slow-Roast Gochujang Chicken Andy Garcia's Fricase de Pollo Nonna Wambach's Pasta for Thousands Egg Bhurji Strata Fruit Salad Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Gabe and her husband have befriended an American couple in Treviso, Italy, where they all live. In order to give them a taste of home, Gabe would love to cook her new friends an American meal. But what typifies American food? And how can she source the right ingredients in the Veneto? Chris enlists the help of Bon Appetit's resident Aussie, Adam Moussa, and sommelier André Mack of BA's World of Wine series, to figure out what Gabe should make.  Recipes: BA's Best Mac and Cheese Skillet-Fried Chicken BA's Best Fried Chicken Sandwich BA's Best Apple Pie Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Most weeks on the show, we help out home cooks who have had a kitchen fail. This week, the "fail" is coming from inside the test kitchen. Test Kitchen Editor Kendra Vaculin joins Chris to chat about the fraught recipe development process of Kendra's Foolproof Lemon Bars — which was caught on camera as part of our "How I Developed" video series. Chris and Kendra also share how the team works together in the Bon Appetit test kitchen to bring you recipes you'll be excited to cook at home. The Recipe: Foolproof Lemon Bars The Video: "Developing These Perfect Lemon Bars Nearly Broke Me" Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Izzy and Nina are twin sisters who love to cook together. But while Izzy loves baking, Nina finds the precision it requires endlessly frustrating. So Izzy's got one more shot to get Nina to love baking with her. Chris and Shilpa come to their rescue, helping the sisters capture the joy of baked goods that taste even better from your own kitchen than from a bakery.  The Recipes: BA's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Pavlova Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Chocolate Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Frosting Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dan Pashman, of The Sporkful podcast, is somewhat of a pasta fanatic. In 2021, he invented the pasta shape Cascatelli (and documented the process on his show). Now, he's back with a cookbook, Anything's Pastable. He joined Chris to nerd out about pasta and answer some listener questions. Recipes: Cacio e Pepe Baked Pasta Ideas Ideas for Using Ground Meat Shrimp Scampi Soup Weather Inspiration Bagna Cauda with Spring Vegetables Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Erin is an accomplished baker who regularly makes both meringue and lemon curd. But when she tried a lemon meringue pie recipe last year, it turned into lemon meringue soup. Chris and Shilpa are on the case to help Erin figure out what went wrong and make a citrus pie that will hold its shape and delight her friends. The Recipes: BA's Lemon Meringue Pie Cherry Lemonade Beach Pie Triple Citrus Creamsicle Pie Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Michelle loves all things French, and dreams of making the perfect Beef Bourguignon at home. But there's a slight issue: her husband has an intolerance to garlic and onions, the bedrocks of French flavor. Chris enlists the help of Chef Tanya Holland to teach Michelle how to develop deep umami flavors without alliums.  The Recipes: - Tanya's Chicken Fricassee - Beef and Bacon Stew - Red Wine and Soy-Braised Short Ribs - Tuna Niçoise Salad - Pissaladière - Coq au Vin For more French cooking techniques, Chef Tanya recommends: - La Varenne Pratique - Lulu's Provençal Table Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sarah's family loves pasta... almost too much. So she turned to Chris and Kendra for help finding vegetarian meals that bring more veggies and plant-based protein to the table.  Recipes Mentioned: Sheet-Pan Tomatoes and Feta with Chickpeas Spring Orzotto Crispy Tofu with Peanut Sauce Brothy Pasta with Chickpeas Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus Sesame Tofu with Broccoli Broccolini and Walnut Pesto Pasta Balsamic Mushroom and Sausage Pasta Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Whether you're in a relationship or not, the question of what—and where—to eat on Valentine's Day can feel overwhelming. Out or in? Fancy or casual? Chris, Shilpa, and Kate solve this perennial dinner emergency once and for all.  Dinner Ideas from Bon Appetit and Epicurious: Valentine's Dinner Ideas That Make the Case for Staying In Valentine's Day Dinners You'll Love Chocolate Desserts for Pure Romance Valentine's Day Desserts for Love at First Bite Everything You'll Need to Make a Romantic Meal at Home Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Twenty one countries make up Latin America—and within those countries lies myriad food cultures, recipes, and histories. This week, Women Who Travel host Lale Arikoglu chats with guest Sandra A. Gutierrez about her latest cookbook Latinísimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America, an encyclopedic exploration of the region through its dishes and the home cooks who make them. Plus, her travels in countries like Peru and Colombia, and insider tips for tracking down the best eats in a new city. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Kaylee inherited a tagine from her husband's family, but her first attempt to cook in it was a total fail. Chris enlists Leetal and Ron Arazi of New York Shuk to teach Kaylee about the Middle Eastern and North African flavors and cooking techniques she'll need to make incredible tagines, every time. Recipes & Links: Braised Chicken with Harissa and Olives New York Shuk Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Our caller this week, Maya, really thinks about how she cooks. She’s identified more than a dozen types of recipes that she knows she can rely on, and even adapt. But, she’s in search of more like these. She wants more meal frameworks that will allow her to think outside the bounds of following a recipe. So, Chris taps Claire Saffitz to help Maya discover more meal types to add to her repertoire. Recipes featured in this episode: CHRIS: One pan chicken thighs with burst tomatoes, harissa, and feta CLAIRE:  -Cold Noodles i.e.: Cold Miso-Sesame Noodles, Ramen with Steak and Sesame-Ginger Dressing, Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Coconut-Lime Dressing, Udon with Chicken and Garlicky Peanut Dressing, Soba with Tofu and Miso-Mustard Dressing - Cutlet & a Salad: i.e. Cutlet Story, japanese curry w Chicken Katsu Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Tobi lives in the Alaskan interior, and her partner is an avid hunter, so they have a lot of game meat in their freezer — 90 pounds of moose meat, to be specific. So Chris, along with Elias Cairo of Olympia Provisions, helps Tobi to learn how the (moose) sausage gets made. RECIPES & LINKS Spicy Italian Sausage Brad Leone and his Dad Make Venison Kielbasa Olympia Provisions Cookbook Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Making dough has left Eddie embarrassed on more than one occasion. He's tried making his own pasta and naan – he's even tried leavened flatbread. All these experiences left him confused and frustrated. But, Eddie has not given up yet, he still wants to be able to whip up pasta from scratch. Naturally, Chris enlists Shilpa's baking genius to boost Eddie's dough making skills and confidence.  RECIPES & LINKS: Fresh Pasta with Buttered Tomatoes  More on the magic of the 50% hydration ratio  Check out last year's Noodle Package, including Three-Cup Chicken with Scissor Cut Noodles and Spicy Kimchi Sujebi Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Winter cooking calls for low-and-slow braises, baking projects, and embracing ease and warmth. So Chris, Kendra, and Jesse are here to answer all your questions about cooking more cozily.  RECIPES & LINKS Brisket Bourguignon Eggplant Biryani Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles Gremolata Crispy Tofu with Peanut Sauce Vegetarian Meatballs with Soy-Honey Glaze Perfectly Creamy Potato Soup Spiced Dal with Fluffy Rice and Salted Yogurt Dal Palak Coconutty Beans and Greens Stew Pasta e Fagioli with Escarole Brothy Pasta with Chickpeas Simple Ribollita Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

"In the years since the pandemic began, the experience of dining out has been utterly transformed. Coveted tables now disappear seconds after they’re released, and influencers dictate what’s in demand—or even what’s on the menu. On this episode of Critics at Large, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz make sense of our new culinary landscape. The hosts are joined by Hannah Goldfield, who covers restaurants and food culture for The New Yorker. Together, they consider how TikTok is changing the way we eat, and how the rise of Resy has introduced a sense of scarcity and competition into the reservation game. Then, the critics discuss “Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros,” a new Frederick Wiseman documentary about a Michelin-starred French restaurant that offers a very different, behind-the-scenes view of the labor and creativity that goes into fine dining. These examples raise the question of how to balance art with the experience that informs and surrounds it. One answer is found in venues that sidestep the hype, and that remind us of why we dine out in the first place. “I don’t need to feel this grand drama of struggle and triumph,” Schwartz says. “I simply want to feel welcomed.”" Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Kathryn is a mom of four hoping to start a delicious, new Christmas morning tradition. So Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic team up to help Kathryn with the makeahead breakfast of her family's dreams. RECIPES: - Breakfast Crunchwrap for a Crowd - Cowboy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Spinach - Biscuits and Gravy Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Ruby loves her role as the Christmas Dinner chef for her in-laws, but she's working with a range of dietary restrictions that makes choosing a festive menu difficult. Chris and Hana Asbrink put their heads together to help Ruby find recipes that satisfy everyone, so making this holiday dinner can remain a joyful endeavor year after year. RECIPES: - Confit Turkey with Chiles and Garlic - Twice-Roasted Squash with Parmesan Butter and Grains - Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges - Brisket Bourguignon - Soy-Braised Brisket Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Inés Anguiano, Rachel Gurjar, and Kendra Vaculin join Chris to talk about what they love and don't love about cookies, plug their favorite cookies developed in the Test Kitchen this year, and answer some listener questions! THE COOKIES: - Rachel's Chile-Cheese Cookies - Kendra's Matcha Swirl Spritz Cookies - Inés's Baklava Sugar Cookies - Jesse's S'mores Sandwich Cookies - Hana's Tiramisu Snowball Cookies - Zebra-Striped Shortbread Cookies - Anything Goes Biscotti Check out the whole Cookie Swap package here! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A short, bonus episode with some dispatches from your Thanksgivings! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chris, Maggie Hoffman, Jesse Szewczyk, and Kate Kassin spent an afternoon on the Dinner SOS Hotline, helping listeners like you solve their Thanksgiving emergencies. Check out yesterday's episode for even more listener questions. THE RECIPES: - A Kosher, Meatless Thanksgiving: Roasted Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde, Foolproof Fish with Spiced Chickpeas, Creamy Yukon Golds with Crispy Potato Skins, Simple-Is-Best Stuffing - Pie Crust SOS: French Silk Pie, Simply Brilliant Banoffee Pie, Buttermilk Pie, Chess Pie, Apple Pandowdy, Actually Perfect Pie Crust - Non-traditional Thanksgiving Cookoff: Kale and Cucumber Salad with Roasted Ginger Dressing, Roasted Carrots with Creamy Nuoc Cham Dressing, Stuffing Fried Rice, Cornmeal Bao with Turkey and Black Pepper Sauce, Creamed Onions Alla Vodka, Teriyaki-Style Brussels Sprouts, Sour Cream and Onion Hasselback Potatoes, Raw Cranberry and Fuyu Persimmon Relish, Cranberry Date Relish with Ginger - Chicken for Thanksgiving: Double-Garlic Roast Chicken with Onion Gravy, Shawarma Roast Chicken with Shallots and Lemons, Miso-Butter Roast Chicken with Acorn Squash Panzanella, Chicken Under a Skillet with Lemon Pan Sauce Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chris, Maggie Hoffman, Jesse Szewczyk, and Kate Kassin spent an afternoon on the Dinner SOS Hotline, helping listeners like you solve their Thanksgiving emergencies. Don't forget to come back tomorrow for part 2! THE RECIPES: - Appetizers: Kombu Celery, Hurricane Chips, Shrimp Cocktail with Green Cocktail Sauce or Old Bay Remoulade - Dairy Free Desserts: Vegan Pie Crust, Vegan Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge - Thanksgiving for Two: Make-Ahead Turkey, Confit Turkey with Chiles and Garlic, Pomegranate-and-Honey-Glazed Duck with Rice, Chile-Vinegar-Marinated Cornish Game Hens - Thanksgiving by Train: Buttery Milk Buns, Make-Ahead Dinner Rolls - Kidsgiving: Creamy Mushroom Lasagna, Twice-Roasted Squash with Vanilla, Maple, and Chile, Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart, Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges - Thanksgiving by Car: Maple Roasted Carrots, Harissa-and-Maple Roasted Carrots, Infinity Cocktails Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

John has a lot at stake this Thanksgiving. Just last year, his mother-in-law granted him permission to host the holiday—and he hit it out of the park. But anxious to keep his standing as the family's Thanksgiving host, John turned to Dinner SOS for some help perfecting his already perfect meal. The Recipes: Expertly Spiced and Glazed Roast Turkey Simple is Best Stuffing Buttery Milk Buns Actually Perfect Pie Crust Porchetta-Style Roast Turkey Breast Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Our guest this week is Maria Bamford. She's a comedian and author with a culinary vision for farm cake. Chris calls on Epicurioius Food Editor Jesse Szewczyk to help turn Maria's vision for farm cake into a recipe she can actually bake at home. Our farm cake recipe was based on: Extra-Corny Corn Muffins For more info on how we adapted them into farm cake, check out our Episode Recap Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this special, live recording of Dinner SOS, Chris Morocco and Shilpa Uskokovic are joined by food writer Suresh Doss, and by cookbook author and host of Top Chef Canada Eden Grinshpan at Toronto's Hot Docs Podcast Festival. They dive into the city's vibrant food scene and take audience questions. Recipes Mentioned: Just-Keeps-Getting-Better Lentil Salad Pav Bhaji with So Much Butter Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges Big-Flavor Broccoli Fall-Apart Caramelized Cabbage Soy and Scallion Tofu Bowl Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Triple-Cream Cheese Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Megan travels a lot for work and keeps finding herself in the same spot: home from a trip, wanting to reset with a healthy home-cooked meal, but never being able to execute it well. Chris calls on Associate Food Editor Rachel Gurjar to help Megan figure out a low-lift plan for getting back on track after travel. The Recipes: Tahini-Ranch Dressing Fiery Red Curry Chicken Salad Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Cait often devotes her weekends to hours in the kitchen. And when she's done cooking, she says the meals feel like restaurant quality. But now, she's looking to bring that feeling into her weeknights. So, Chris enlists the help of Kendra Vaculin to give Cait's weeknight cooking that "chefy" quality she's been missing. The Recipes: From Chris: Meatball Soup with Beef Stew Vibes, Gorgeous Green Shrimp From Kendra: Everything-Spice Fish with Tomato Salad, Creamy Spinach and Chickpeas Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Our guest Maddy has never even tried a carrot. Her ultimate goal is to be able to sit down at a restaurant and find more than one option appealing, and to shed the title of "pick eater." Chris taps Executive Editor Sonia Chopra to help Maddy face her food fears. Recipes featured in this episode: From Sonia, Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta, Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal, quesadilla with cheese and black beans. From Chris, Confetti Rice with Chicken in Spicy Garlic Broth, Cod with Soy-Caramalized Onion and Potatoes Share your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Brian and Claire are newlyweds looking for more fish recipes. Specifically, salmon recipes. Salmon is their favorite, but they cook it so frequently, they're on the verge of growing tired of it. Can Shilpa and Chris help the couple keep salmon at number 1? RECIPES: From Chris: Sushi Rice with Miso-Caramel Glazed Salmon, Cod with Scallion-Sesame Butter From Shilpa: Crackly-Chewy Rice Paper Salmon Rolls, Hot-Smoked Salmon Noodle Salad, Brothy Coconut-Mustard Fish Share your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Bon Appetit's Restaurant Editor Elazar Sontag joins Chris in studio to talk about BA's 2023 Best New Restaurants List, how he at time (seriously) had seven meals in one day, and what it feels like when you are eating at what will become a restaurant on the list. Click here for recipes from some of this year's Best New Restaurants. Share your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Lale Arikoglu is an expert traveler. And she’s headed on vacation with friends, where she’ll need to provide dinner one evening. Faced with a flurry of dietary restrictions, she turned to Dinner SOS for some direction. RECIPES: From Chris: Sesame Tofu with Broccoli, Peanut Butter Noodles with Cucumbers From Shilpa: Easy Fish Tacos, Chipotle-Crusted Cauliflower Tacos, Sizzling Turmeric-Dill Fish Taco Bonus Links: What to Pack for Vacation (Kitchen Edition) Origami Spice Holders (instead of folding down the second flap, Shilpa folds it over the top of the cup and tapes it down to seal her spices inside) Check out Women Who Travel, Lale's podcast from Condé Nast Traveler Share your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Ira Madison III is no stranger to hosting. He hosts Crooked Media's Keep It Podcast. But outside of podcasting, he loves his friends, cookbooks, and hosting dinner parties. However, he recently moved to a much smaller space and is out of practice hosting. Chris and Maya Kaimal help Ira complete his short yet ambitious wishlist, which includes finding a fun recipe from a great cookbook author, and hosting his own birthday party. The recipes: Chicken Tikka Skewers Chopped Kachumber Salad Minty Cucumber Raita Dishoom's Chicken Berry Britannia Classic pork vindaloo Dishoom's Gunpowder Potato  Maya's Herby Roasted Potatoes White Turnip Tarka Salad Roasted Tomato Tarka with Yogurt Chili Cheese Toast For more, check out Maya's book Indian Flavor Every Day Share your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Like many of us, Gillian has found herself working from home permanently and finds getting to the grocery store just isn't what it used to be. So, she's turned to Chris and Shilpa for help stocking her pantry to get her out of her weeknight rut. Recipes featured in the episode: CHRIS: Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta, Creamy Tahini and Harissa Beef SHILPA: Hummus Bowls with Merguez-Spiced Tempeh Share your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Rachel and her boyfriend are obsessed with scallops. In fact, their ideal scallop experience was at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell's Kitchen, and she's been trying to replicate it ever since. In this episode, we help Rachel figure out how she should be cooking scallops. Plus, Kendra Vaculin gives Rachel a first-class lesson in the Test Kitchen. Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Garlicky Buttery Scallops From Kendra, Scallops and Chorizo in Tomato Sauce, Lemony Grilled Scallops and Blistered Long Beans Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week, Chris and Mark Bittman dig through the inbox to answer your culinary questions! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sophie cold called us and left us a voicemail about her fear of cooking chicken, so we got her back on the line to really dig into her concerns. And with the help of Mackenzie Fegan, we offer her some great recipes from the BA archive to tackle her chicken fears. Plus, we offer her some not-chicken options because there are no rules!! Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Coconut Milk-Braised Chicken Legs / Wild Card, BA’s best chocolate chip cookie From Mackenzie, Chicken Paprikash with Buttered Egg Noodles / Wild Card, slow-roasted salmon with harissa Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chris couldn't have prepared more for this week's SOS. Our caller, Ilana, is in search of a brownie that's not too sweet. Luckily, Chris just developed a new brownie recipe in the Test Kitchen. A process that required more than a hundred attempts to find the perfect one (with a little help from Hana Asbrink). Chris and Hana adapt that recipe to Ilana's sweetness preferences.  Get the recipe: Triple Chocolate Brownies Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Liah loves ordering takeout, particularly of the Indian and Thai varieties. But, she recently discovered she’s allergic to nuts, which means her favorite takeout options are now out of question. Despite her best attempts, she’s yet to recreate some of her favorite dishes at home. So, Shilpa and Chris offer her some nut-free approaches to a few beloved dishes. Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Khao Soi, Chile Crisp From Shilpa, Eggplant Biryani, Tofu and Green Pea Curry Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Jon always hated his mother's recipe for spaghetti sauce. So, he's hoping to find a recipe he will love and make with his own kids. Chris enlists Hana Asbrink's help to introduce Jon to a new approach he and his family will love. The recipe: Spaghetti and Verrry Tender Meatballs Watch Hana's How I Developed: Spaghetti and Meatballs here! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Our caller this week, Maya, really thinks about how she cooks. She’s identified more than a dozen types of recipes that she knows she can rely on, and even adapt. But, she’s in search of more like these. She wants more meal frameworks that will allow her to think outside the bounds of following a recipe. So, Chris taps Claire Saffitz to help Maya discover more meal types to add to her repertoire. Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, One pan chicken thighs with burst tomatoes, harissa, and feta From Claire, Cold Noodles i.e.: Cold Miso-Sesame Noodles, Ramen with Steak and Sesame-Ginger Dressing, Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Coconut-Lime Dressing, Udon with Chicken and Garlicky Peanut Dressing, Soba with Tofu and Miso-Mustard Dressing, Cutlet & a Salad: i.e. Cutlet Story, japanese curry w Chicken Katsu Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Yilin is a college student on a budget. And like a good Econ-major, she called in to find out which ingredients are worth her time and which types of foods are within her culinary reach. Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic give her several options to stretch herself. And Yilin teaches Chris a thing or two about TikTok. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Last month, for the very first time, Dinner SOS left the studio and took to the live stage! With the help of a few culinary geniuses, Padma Lakshmi, Marcus Samuelsson, and Ruth Reichl, we answered your cooking questions and some from the crowd! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Whenever Blake makes mac and cheese, it tastes like cardboard. Maggie Hoffman and Chris offer him two approaches to the dish to make sure that never happens again. Recipes featured in this episode:  From Maggie, Our Favorite Mac and Cheese and from Chris, Stovetop Mac and Cheese. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Phoebe is preparing an ambitious meal: a good-bye picnic for 25 graduating high school seniors she’s advised over the years. The students are graduating from a boarding school in rural Indiana, and they’ve tried every restaurant in town. So, Phoebe wants to do something special. Chris enlists Amiel Stanek’s help to help Phoebe give these teens the proper send-off into the world. Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Creamy Tahini and Harissa Beef, Grilled Chicken Skewers with Toum (plus more on skewer pro tips!), Slow Roasted Onion Dip - as a bonus, maybe homemade flatbread. From Amiel, Zaatar Chicken with Garlicky Yogurt, Spicy and Creamy Slaw - round it out with store bought hummus, baba ganoush, stuffed grape leaves, pita (warmed in oven), herby hot sauce (zhug - Trader Joe’s brand is great), etc. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sophie cold called us and left us a voicemail about her fear of cooking chicken, so we got her back on the line to really dig into her concerns. And with the help of Mackenzie Fegan, we offer her some great recipes from the BA archive to tackle her chicken fears. Plus, we offer her some not-chicken options because there are no rules!! Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Coconut Milk-Braised Chicken Legs / Wild Card, BA’s best chocolate chip cookie From Mackenzie, Chicken Paprikash with Buttered Egg Noodles / Wild Card, slow-roasted salmon with harissa Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Even with a whole slew of allergies and dietary restrictions, Caitlin manages to find meals to fit her family’s food needs. But she is completely vexed by finding a gluten free pizza dough that is crunchy and chewy. Chris brings in Aran Goyoaga to share her solution to Caitlin’s pizza problem. Plus, a science lesson on gluten with Shilpa Uskokovic. Aran's recipes : GF PIzza Dough Cannelle et Vanille Cookbook Cannelle et Vanille Bakes Simple Cookbook Cannelle et Vanille Instagram Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Michela is a life-long vegetarian who needs some inspiration and ideas for getting more protein into her diet. So, Chris enlists the one-and-only Hetty McKinnon to help reframe Michela’s thinking on cooking with plants. Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Chickpea preparation from Tuna Salad with Crispy Chickpeas From Hetty, Sesame tofu with broccoli, Creamy cashew udon with crispy mushrooms, Broccoli and Cashew Cream soup, Roasted carrots and chickpeas with herby cashew cream – plus more info on black vinegar Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sustainability mailbag: Fried Caper and Artichoke Toasts, Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Sesame Brittle, Herb-Stuffed Flatbreads with Yogurt Sauce, Lemony Brothy Beans with Asparagus, Beet and Mushroom Miso Ragu Pierce's pop-up tour: https://piercespringtour.com/ Aerthship collective: https://aerthship.com/ Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

 Recipes featured in the episode: Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge Gluten-Free Chocolate-Tahini Brownies One-Pot Puttanesca Meatball Soup with Beef Stew Vibes Citrus-Braised Pork with Crispy Shallots Red Wine and Soy-Braised Short Ribs Soy-Braised Brisket Coconut-and-Lemongrass-Braised Short Ribs Coconut-Marinated Short Rib Kebabs with Peanut-Chile Oil Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chris and Sonia visit the studio to reflect on their time with Maddy. Plus, hear her try a few more things! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Lauren and her family love inviting people over for Shabbat dinner. But between dietary restrictions and kids, sometimes figuring out what to make feels too hard. So she often resorts to ordering in. Still, Lauren feels like there's a way for Shabbat to feel more complete with the right homemade meal. Recipes featured in this episode: From Nina, Miso-Mushroom Risotto, From Chris, Chana Masala, Spiced Dal with fluffy rice and salted yogurt Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Our guest Maddy has never even tried a carrot. Her ultimate goal is to be able to sit down at a restaurant and find more than one option appealing, and to shed the title of "pick eater." Chris taps Executive Editor Sonia Chopra to help Maddy face her food fears. Recipes featured in this episode: From Sonia, Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta, Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal, quesadilla with cheese and black beans. From Chris, Confetti Rice with Chicken in Spicy Garlic Broth, Cod with Soy-Caramalized Onion and Potatoes Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Lana is a mom to a toddler and lives in a rural area, which means trips to the grocery store aren't that simple or frequent. She's looking for meals that freeze well, that feel new, and are delicious. So, we turn to two freezer geniuses: Zaynab Issa & Alex Beggs.  Recipes featured in this episode:  From Zaynab, her Roasted Carrot Soup with Crispy Shallots, and her Make Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwiches. And from Chris a Soy-Braised Brisket. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Shilpa Uskokovic has been busy baking cakes for any occasion. Listen to hear Shilpa's top five best cake practices, and all the tools you need to successfully bake at home. Plus, she'll answer a few cake questions from the inbox. Tools & Ingredients mentioned in this episode: Therapen Baker’s Joy Recipes mentioned in this episode: Raspberry Cake With Whipped Cream Filling Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Vegan Banana Bread With Chocolate and Miso For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Whitney considers herself a beginner in the kitchen, but her dream is to host a multi-course dinner that will really wow her friends. So, Chris and Shilpa throw some really ambitious recipes her way. Will they be too much or will Whitney rise to the occasion? Recipes featured in this episode:  Char Siu Wellington, Beef Wellington with Green Sauce, Duchess Baked Potatoes;  Pears and Radishes with Gorgonzola and Nori, turmeric-lime chicken with pumpkin seed salsa, Arroz Verde with Spiced Mushrooms, Citrus Caramel Sundae with Toasted Almonds  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Noor Murad talks to Jesse this week about the time she almost burned down a kitchen, what it’s like teaching the hard lessons she had to be taught, and her One: Green Frittata With Burnt Eggplant & Pomegranate Salsa. Noor Murad is a chef, cookbook author and head of the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen. You can follow her on Instagram @noorishbynoor. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chris and Shilpa weigh in on how a vegetarian mom should prepare chicken for her toddler, the only knives you actually need in the kitchen, what cuisine they'd choose for a weeknight dinner, and finally, whether frozen fish is worth cooking. | Recipes and Recs in this episode: Air Fryer Sesame-Coconut Chicken Tenders, Cheese-Cracker Crusted Chicken; Mac Chef Knife, and a Victorinox paring knife; Black Bass With Preserved Lemon-Pistachio Sauce, Slow-Roasted Salmon with Harissa, Saucy, Tangy Slow-Roast Sambal Salmon. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Katianna and John Hong know all about sharing the kitchen together. They’re both chefs and run their restaurant Yangban Society, which was named one of our Best New Restaurants of 2022. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

They both love to cook, but they don't love cooking together. This Valentine's Day, we help Serena and her boyfriend navigate the kitchen as a team. Recipes featured in this episode:  From Rachel, Vada Pav with Dry Coconut-Garlic Chutney, Masala Fried Chicken  and from Chris, Fresh Pepper Kung Pao Chicken, Weeknight Mapo Tofu with Ground Pork Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Whenever Blake makes mac and cheese, it tastes like cardboard. Maggie Hoffman and Chris offer him two approaches to the dish to make sure that never happens again. Recipes featured in this episode:  From Maggie, Our Favorite Mac and Cheese and from Chris, Stovetop Mac and Cheese. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Like many of us, Jenn is experiencing leftover fatigue. So, Kendra and Chris introduce her to the lifechanging art of nextovers. Recipes featured in this episode:  From Kendra, Beer-Braised Carnitas, Buttery Tomato and Cinnamon-Spiced Rice and from Chris, Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Bacony Black Beans Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nico and Natalie love cooking together, but after Natalie developed a dairy intolerance cooking their favorite dishes just hasn't been the same. Chris invites vegan-chef Chrissy Tracey to help Nico and Natalie navigate the world of dairy-free. Recipes featured in this episode:  From Chrissy, her Vegan Cacio e Pepe and from Chris, Chewy Date and Dark Chocolate Cookies Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Aruna is about as prepared as any home cook could be. But after a bad experience frying, she's terrified to try again. Chris brings in Test Kitchen Coordinator Inés Anguiano to get Aruna back in the frying game! Recipes featured in this recipe: From Inés: Cardamom Cream-Filled Sugar Donuts, Lemony Glazed Cake Doughnuts From Chris: Doughnuts with Grapefruit Curd and Citrus Sugar More information about frying from Bon Appétit: 5 Things That Can Go Horribly Wrong When Frying (and How to Avoid Them) Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We love hearing from our listeners, but we get a lot of questions that we can't turn into full episodes. So, to answer your questions, we're going through our inbox and answering them on air. If you have a dinner emergency for us, write to us at [email protected].  Recommendations Below: For Serena: Zaynab Issa’s’ Chicken & Cabbage Salad.  For Abby:  Kendra Vaculin’s Sun-Dried Tomato Romesco Pasta For Jackson:  Maesri Brand Curry Paste NY Shuk Harissa NY Shuk Preserved Lemons Maya Kaimmal’s Tikka Masala Indian Simmer Sauce Rick Bayless’s Red Chilli Enchilada Sauce S & B Curry Powder Rao’s Marinara Sauce Old Bay Seasoning Mutti Double Concentrated Tomato Paste Canned Tomatoes: Bianco DiNapoli, Sclafani, Jersey Fresh For Iyat:  Chris’s Beef Wellington Selections from Shilpa’s Fancy/Frugal Dinner Party: Shilpa’s Meatloaf. Plus, her pickled vegetables. A Charlotte Russe Cake; Here’s a dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Claire tends to spend her dinner parties in the kitchen, not with her guests. She called in search of a recipe with big make ahead potential. Recipes Featured in this Episode: From Zaynab, the Date & Soy Shortribs and from Chris, the Duck Confit. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sam's kitchen is tiny, but she really wants to experiment in the kitchen, particularly with baking. Chris enlists the help of Bon Appetit's Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink to help Sam bake something beautiful in her small space. If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us at [email protected]. Or leave us a voice message at 212-286-7071. Recipes Featured in this Episode: From Hana, the Giant Cardamom Bun and from Chris, the Cocoa Brioche Morning Bun. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Neha is having a dinner party on Friday. But with five guests and a set of four dietary restrictions, she's stumped by what to serve. So, Chris brings in BA Food Editor Shilpa Uskokovic to help Neha figure out what to serve besides water soup!  If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us at [email protected]. Or leave us a voice message at 212-286-7071! Recipes: From Shilpa, Weeknight Fancy Ravioli, and from Chris, Baked Minty Rice w/ Pomegranate For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A construction timeline for Rose's kitchen is interfering with her Thanksgiving plans, so she's decided to turn to the grill. Our host Chris Morocco enlists one of the Test Kitchen's greatest grillers to help Rose find the perfect Thanksgiving menu. If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us at [email protected]. Or leave us a voice message at 212-286-7071! Recipes featured in this episode: Kendra's Menu: Healthyish Barbecued Chicken, Smashed Green Beans with Lemony Sumac Dressing, Kale Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette Chris's Menu: Barbecue Spice-Brined Grilled Turkey, Potato and Chorizo Foil Packs, Grilled Carrots with Avocado and Mint, Kale and Cucumber Salad with Roasted Ginger Dressing For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Brooke is used to hosting Thanksgiving at her mom's house in Texas. But life has brought her to Amsterdam where she's hoping to host the holiday for friends. But trying to navigate her small kitchen, the metric system and grocery options is proving to be a huge challenge. Our host Chris Morocco and a Bon Appétit all-star are on the case. If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us at [email protected]. Or leave us a voice message at 212-286-7071! Recipes from our hosts: Shilpa: The New England Express, Baked Rice with Short Ribs, Burnt Orange and Coriander Roast Pork, Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Butter Chris: Pomegranate-and-Honey-Glazed Duck With Rice, Duck Confit with Spicy Pickled Raisins, Creamy Yukon Golds with Crispy Potato Skins, Cornbread Cheddar Biscuits For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices