What a lovely night for some hors d'oeuvres. At our swanky Recipe Club cocktail party, chef David Chang makes some Swedish meatballs. Chef Courtney McBroom joins and brings her hometown-inspired, Texas-style smoked brisket nachos. Jared, executive producer of 'Dinner Time Live,' brings his famous stuffed mushrooms. Now this is our kind of party! Stay for some bites and to find out which is the best cocktail party recipe. Host: Chris Ying Guests: David Chang, Courtney McBroom, and Jared Morell Pr...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Spring is here, and so is a special bunny who comes into our lives bearing deliciousness and joy: host Chris Ying with a new Easter episode of Recipe Club. Nico de Leon, chef at Lasita, brings the lechón his restaurant is known for. L.A. Times writer and journalist Gustavo Arellano brings his family’s recipe for Zacatecas-style capirotada. And none other than Chris’s wife, Jami Witek, manager at Zero Foodprint, brings potatoes in the form of gratin dauphinois. Let’s hop to it and find out whose ...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Shhh. We don’t want to wake anyone up. It’s Midnight Snack, and we’re having a little kitchen party with some delicious eats. Lauren Feidner made pasta carbonara. Recipe Club veteran John deBary whipped up a butter ice cream waffle sundae. Kiano Moju brought out passion fruit and lime pie. Midnight has never been tastier. Find out what you should be making in the middle of the night with our club members! Host: Chris Ying Guests: John deBary, Lauren Feidner, and Kiano Moju Producers: Kelsey Rear...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 4 min
This week, pizza night is a family affair. Caitlin Cutler, husband Daniel Cutler, and cousin Brandon Monk compete to find the best at-home pizza recipe. Co-owner of RONAN pizza in L.A., Caitlin makes a fried pizza salad. The chef at RONAN, Daniel, makes a New England–Greek-Style Spicy Chomper pizza. Say that three times fast. And cousin Brandon, executive producer of ‘Dinner Time Live,’ makes Rhode Island pizza strips. Find out which recipe puts the "pizza" in "pizzazz" and which contestant gets...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Chicken, again? Yes! On this episode, Chef David Chang makes his version of Costco’s chicken bake, culinary consultant Caryl Chinn makes a cozy chicken pot pie, and Chef Marc Johnson tries his hand at a million-dollar chicken casserole, all on a mission to find out the best way for you to use (or should we say, reuse) leftover chicken. Leftovers won’t be something to groan about anymore once you hear what they decide the best recipe is. Host: Chris Ying Guests: David Chang, Caryl Chinn, Marc Joh...
Mar 26, 2025•58 min
It’s game time at Recipe Club! David Chang, Nico de Leon, and Noelle Cornelio brought in recipes for dips that would make a gameday better. David brought in a caramelized onion dip, Nico brought in a cheesy crab dip, and Noelle brought her take on a beer cheese dip. What a spread. Which dip wins gameday? Find out! Host: Chris Ying Guests: David Chang, Noelle Cornelio, Nico de Leon Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio Director: Ira Chute Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino, Sam Hess E...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr
Of all the Recipe Clubs in all the towns in all the world, these three walk into ours. It’s Movie Night at Recipe Club, and we need something to snack on during the flick. Chef Katianna Hong of Yangban brought brown butter furikake Chex Mix. Chef David Chang brought homemade pizza rolls. Chef Nicole Rucker of Fat & Flour brought brownies. But only one can rule the box office of our stomachs. Find out the best movie night snack here! Host: Chris Ying Guests: David Chang, Nicole Rucker, Katianna H...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Brrr. It’s cold outside! Good thing we have some great dishes in the house to give us comfort. Chef Chris Bianco and his meatballs are here, Lauren Feidner brought a Czech goulash, and Chef David Chang has a baked spaghetti assassina-lasagna. But which dish was the best at keeping us warm and cozy? Host: Chris Ying Guests: David Chang, Chris Bianco, Lauren Feidner Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio Director: Ira Chute Engineer: T Cruz, Sam Hess Editor: Stefano Sanchez Produc...
Mar 05, 2025•59 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The gang’s all here! It’s a Recipe Club Potluck and we’ve invited some friends. Our friend Mandy Roberts brought buffalo dip sliders, Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai brought buldak fried chicken, and Zach Brooks of Smorgasburg LA brought jambalaya. A delicious time with friends sounds right up our alley here at Recipe Club. But even in friendly competition, whose dish was best? Host: Chris Ying Guests: Zach Brooks, Justin Pichetrungsi, Mandy Roberts Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noe...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 4
School is in session! Today on Recipe Club, David Chang, Andrew Miller, and Marc Johnson bring in packed lunch recipes that kids would love. Dave packs some hand pies, Andrew brings sesame noodles, and Marc brings handmade onigirazu (sushi sandwiches). Tune in to find out which recipe wins this food fight! Host: Chris Ying Guests: David Chang, Andrew Miller, Marc Johnson Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio Director: Ira Chute Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino, Sam Hess Editor: Ira...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Romance is in the air at Recipe Club! David Chang, Nico de Leon, and Becky Joiner compete with recipes to love on Valentine’s Day. Dave makes a chocolate soufflé, Nico woos with an osso buco, and Becky brings the pasta sauce she makes with her husband for V-Day. Which dish will win our hearts? Host: Chris Ying Guests: David Chang, Becky Joiner, Nico de Leon Producers: Kelsey Reardon, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio Director: Ira Chute Engineering: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell Editor: Ira Chute...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 2
We're back! It's the long-awaited return of Recipe Club, this time with some new rules. This season's host, extraordinaire Chris Ying, is joined by Chef and competitor Dave Chang to give an overview of how this season will be different: they talk about the new format, reveal episode themes, and Dave scopes out some of his competition. In this episode, the stage is set. In the next episode, the competition of Recipe Club Season 4 begins! Hosts: Chris Ying and David Chang Producers: Kelsey Reardon...
Feb 05, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Dave and Chris are joined by the entire Recipe Club team to crown the Season 3 winner, hand out some awards and reflect on the beautiful mess that was Season 3. Hosts: David Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Rachel Khong, John deBary, Priya Krishna, and Bryan Ford Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Editor: Richard Parks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Chris is joined by special guests Priya Krishna and John deBary for the penultimate episode of the season (and the last competitive episode) to make maple pudding cake. John and Priya square-off to determine who will be crowned season champion, and we're not going to tell you who wins! Host: Chris Ying Guests: Priya Krishna and John deBary Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Editor: Richard Parks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Nov 17, 2023•59 min
Dave and Chris are joined by special guest Malcolm Livingston II to take a deep holiday dive into sweet potato pie. Malcolm shares a remarkable recipe he developed (you will be a holiday hero if you make this!), which Dave tries to make in the microwave in less than 15 minutes, and Chris challenges himself to make handmade agar-agar for his version. Hosts: David Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Malcolm Livingston II Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Editor: Rich...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Chris is joined by special guests Rachel Khong and Priya Krishna to discuss (and cook with!) one of the trendiest purple tubers you'll hear about this year: ube. In this episode, the Recipe Club puts Brandi Yamada's recipe for Sweet Potato Haupia Squares through the ringer. Rachel had to make her version in under 20 minutes, Chris makes his in a slow cooker, and Priya had to make her version using only shelf-stable ingredients. Host: Chris Ying Guests: Rachel Khong and Priya Krishna Producers: G...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr
Dave and Chris are joined by special guest Dave Arnold to run up the score on his very own Game Day Pork Chili recipe! This is one of those recipes that you can make a huge batch of and be everyone's favorite tailgate buddy. But, as usual, the Recipe Club isn't going to take the easy way out. Dave does a Caribbean-inspired spin based on the true story of Jamaican oxtail, Chris tried an Italian-style fusion, and the guys—kind as ever—insisted that Dave Arnold turn this pork chili dish into a cock...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Chris is joined by guests Bryan Ford and John deBary to explore a food from the future: instant potato flakes! Listener Hannah Vickers shared the recipe for her dad's famous "Butterhorns"—which we, like you, had never heard of until now. Host: Chris Ying Guests: Bryan Ford and John deBary Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Cory McConnell, and Victoria Valencia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Chris is joined by guests Rachel Khong and Priya Krishna to dabble in the dark arts of flavored vodka. The Recipe Club isn't afraid of the oft-mocked genre of spirit, but rather embraces it in the name of home cookery. Host: Chris Ying Guests: Rachel Khong and Priya Krishna Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Cory McConnell, and Victoria Valencia Editor: Richard Parks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Dave and Chris are joined by special guest Wylie Dufresne to cook and discuss one of his favorite holiday recipes: Parisian Gnocchi! Wylie explains the original recipe, then Dave and Chris describe their self-prescribed fusions for Japanese and Beijing-style fusions, respectively. Finally, Wylie recounts his experience turning his own recipe into "pizza." Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Wylie Dufresne Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Learn more abo...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 322
Dave and Chris are joined by John deBary to pour over America's favorite morning beverage: coffee. In this episode, ‘The Recipe Club’ won't be drinking anything (it's never that easy, is it?), but trying out a coffee mole recipe from listener Juan Francisco, who took inspiration from his family's mole negro. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: John deBary Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Editor: Richard Parks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Sep 29, 2023•58 min
Chris Ying clucks it up with Bryan Ford and John deBary about all things Chicken Wings. The guys break down their scale of love (or meh) for the ever-popular menu offering, and rate their go-to sauce if they were forced to choose only one. They then go through their cooking experience with this episode's delicious braised chicken wing recipe. Host: Chris Ying Guests: Bryan Ford and John deBary Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Editor: Richard Parks Learn mo...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Dave and Chris are joined by Rachel Khong to take the lemons life gave them and make a lemon-pod. In this episode, the Recipe Club is gifted a delicious ice cream creation from listeners Maggie and Geoffrey Litt, who were so inspired by Season 2's darling, the Margarita Sangria, that they came up with their "Lemon Darty Ice Cream Party," which came with not just a recipe, but a companion cocktail (required to be consumed prior to starting) and strict addenda for the cooks to follow. Hosts: Dave ...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Chris is joined by Rachel Khong and John deBary to discuss watermelon. Do seeded ones taste better? How do you pick a good one? This episode’s recipe is for a delightful drink called mohabbat ka sharbat—a refreshing floral concoction of watermelon juice, rose syrup, and whole milk. Rachel had to make it in less than 20 minutes. John, completely in his wheelhouse, made a luxe version (the ice cubes he made were $4 each, and it gets crazier). Chris had to tackle the “Double Taxation” challenge by ...
Sep 08, 2023•59 min
Dave and Chris are joined by Priya Krishna to cook and discuss a cauliflower recipe for Gobhi Keema Matar that they take in some very interesting directions, including Dave's attempt to make it in a slow cooker (*Dave's method is not recommended and should not be tried at home), Priya's "Doomsday" method, and Chris's fusion to take it in a Mexican direction (ever hear of 'pea-camole'?). Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Priya Krishna Producers: Gabi Marler, Euno Lee, Ira Chute, Victoria Va...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Dave and Chris are joined by Bryan Ford to make and discuss a recipe for stuffed hot dogs. Dave has to make his vegan, Chris has to try to do his keto-friendly, and Bryan is limited to only using shelf-stable ingredients for his version. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Bryan Ford Producers: Gabi Marler, Euno Lee, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Editor: Richard Parks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2023•45 min
Season 3 points leader John deBary joins Dave and Chris to explore Annie Bauccio's family's (by way of 'Gourmet Magazine') beloved recipe for roasted sweet potato spears with bacon vinaigrette. With the new wheel constraints, Dave is forced to do a Scandinavian fusion, Chris makes it vegetarian, and John is only allowed to use a microwave. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: John deBary Producers: Gabi Marler, Euno Lee, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Learn more about your a...
Aug 18, 2023•53 min
Rachel Khong joins Dave and Chris in person to discuss all things Duck-related and then tell the tales of their respective adventures making Natalie Cho’s family-favorite Braised Duck recipe. Dave tries doing it using only one pot, Chris has to make it on a strict $20 budget, and Rachel makes it luxe, having to spend at least $150. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Rachel Khong Producers: Gabi Marler, Euno Lee, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choic...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 315
Dave and Chris join forces with Priya Krishna to cook with breadcrumbs and make Mary Bennett’s Prudence Island Stuffies! Chris has to find a way to make these stuffed clams vegan (good luck), Dave cooks the whole dish using only one pot, and Priya … well, she has to make it spending less than $20. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Priya Krishna Producers: Gabi Marler, Euno Lee, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this special episode, author and restaurateur Bricia Lopez joins Chris and Dave in-studio to make asada and discuss her new cookbook. Chris and Dave then try some of the new Wheel of Death restrictions—we’re gonna need a bigger studio to hold all the food! Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Bricia Lopez Producers: Gabi Marler, Euno Lee, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min
