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...
Dec 03, 2024•39 min
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 wi...
Nov 26, 2024•47 min
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 Chocola...
Nov 19, 2024•45 min
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...
Nov 12, 2024•43 min
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 spi...
Nov 05, 2024•37 min
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 Cu...
Oct 29, 2024•33 min
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 t...
Oct 22, 2024•38 min
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 al...
Oct 15, 2024•35 min
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 Le...
Oct 08, 2024•30 min
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-co...
Oct 01, 2024•22 min
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. Rec...
Sep 24, 2024•31 min
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 Bea...
Sep 17, 2024•30 min
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 Butte...
Sep 10, 2024•33 min
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...
Sep 03, 2024•24 min
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...
Aug 27, 2024•31 min
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 L...
Aug 20, 2024•29 min
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 w...
Aug 13, 2024•30 min
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 Str...
Aug 06, 2024•52 min
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...
Jul 30, 2024•26 min
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 Chimichurr...
Jul 23, 2024•29 min
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 Should...
Jul 16, 2024•35 min
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 sum...
Jul 09, 2024•34 min
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, Pr...
Jul 02, 2024•51 min
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 ...
Jun 25, 2024•29 min
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...
Jun 18, 2024•33 min
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 ...
Jun 11, 2024•29 min
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 B...
Jun 06, 2024•23 min
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-cho...
Jun 04, 2024•33 min
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...
May 28, 2024•33 min
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...
May 21, 2024•38 min
