Is Spring Produce Actually Good?

Dinner SOS by Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit

Food, Arts

4.2 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

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

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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

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0:00.0	You know, I wrote a song about, I wrote a song about this.
0:04.7	Wow.
0:05.0	And I'd like to sing it.
0:06.1	And I hope I can get it out without like giggling hysterically.
0:10.1	I won't look at you.
0:10.7	Will that help?
0:11.5	Yes.
0:11.8	I can turn away.
0:12.5	Okay.
0:13.6	Okay, I'm not going to look at Chris.
0:15.7	Why does asparagus suddenly appear every time
0:21.1	Shilpa's near
0:22.6	unlike me
0:25.0	she longs to be
0:26.8	close to spring produce
0:29.2	Wow
0:34.0	I'm going to retire after this
0:36.2	This is the best episode I've ever.
0:38.8	You're not making any eye contact with me for the duration of the song. I couldn't do it. I couldn't do.
0:44.3	Really helped.
0:49.3	Hey there, listeners, future callers, and cooking enthusiasts. Welcome to Dinner SOS, the show where we help you save dinner or whatever you're cooking.
0:59.8	I'm Chris Morocco, food director of Bon Appetit and Epicurious.
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