Dinner SOS by Bon Appétit

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 AsparagusGrilled Asparagus with Tahini Super SauceCheesy Green Pea FrittersAsparagus and Endive Salad with Comté CreamCashew Chicken and Asparagus Stir-FryStrawberry-Rhubarb Galette with Buckwheat CrustBA’s Best Strawberry-Rhubarb PieOur Favorite Recipes for RampsSlow-Roasted Salmon with HarissaCrispy Smashed Potatoes with Parmesan and HerbsRisotto with Mushrooms and ThymeRice Cooker Risotto Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

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 PastaCreamy Tahini and Harissa BeefHummus Bowls with Merguez-Spiced Tempeh Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

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 Balls Matzo Ball Soup Manischewitz Matzo Ball Mix Streit's Matzo Ball Mix Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

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 Cake Chocolate Olive Oil Cake Baker's Joy Spray Cake Goop Fran Costigan The Loopy Whisk Egg Replacements  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

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 Vibes Gorgeous Green Shrimp Everything-Spice Fish with Tomato Salad Creamy Spinach and Chickpeas Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

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 Lentils Just-Keeps-Getting-Better Lentil Salad Soy and Scallion Tofu Bowl Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

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 Cookies Lazy Day Pancakes Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

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 Sauces Make 'Em Sweat (Veggies, That Is) It's Time to Stop Making These Garlic Common Mistakes and Start Living How to Make a Pan Sauce Orange-Wine-Braised Chicken Thighs Dark and Stormy–Braised Pot Roast How to Make a Roux for Mac and Cheese, Gumbo, Gravy, and More Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

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 Rice There are 40,000 Types of Rice in the World—Here's How to Pick the One You Need Do You Need to Rinse Your Rice? Kokuho Rose Rice 21 Typles of Whole Grains and Pseudo Grains and How to Cook Each One Bulgur is the Whole Grain for Busy People One-Pot Salmon and Shiitake Rice Kendra's Crispy Rice Method Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

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 Better How to Roast a Chicken: The Ultimate Recipe, Tips, and More The Optimal Temperature for Every Part of a Chicken Thermoworks Thermapop Thermometer What Is Salsa Verde? 4 Types to Memorize How to Make Beurre Blanc (Because Everything Tastes Better with Butter) Chicken Piccata Shrimp Scampi Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

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 Salad BA 56 Recipes S&B Curry Powder (Shilpa's favorite!) Chef's Knives Paring Knives Bread Knives Kitchen Shears Nonstick Pans Stainless-Steel Pans Dutch Ovens Carbon Steel Pans Silicone Spatulas Sheet Pans Cutting Boards Blenders Kitchen Scales Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

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]. Joy of Baking Pan Conversions Recipe Walkthrough Video Jesse's Cookie Book, Cookies: The New Classics Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

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 Rice Rice Cooker Risotto Chickpea Salad Sandwiches Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

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 Cookies Winter Squash and Kale Pasta with Pecan Breadcrumbs Minestrone Soup with Acorn Squash Roasted Squash Vampiro Tacos with Cucumber Salsa Larb with Cabbage Cups Napa Cabbage and Cucumber Slaw Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges Grilled Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce Meal Prep Dinner Party Recipes All-the-Seeds Hamantaschen Grilled Swordfish with Tomatoes Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

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 Carnitas Buttery Tomato and Cinnamon-Spiced Rice Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Bacony Black Beans Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

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 Pizza Rice Cooker Risotto Chicken Thighs with Spiced Couscous and Carrots Ruffled Mushroom Pot Pie Sheet-Pan Salmon with Rice Cakes and Kimchi Shortcut Baked Rigatoni with Spicy Italian Sausage Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Pockets Pork and Tomatillo Udon Spanish Shrimp and Rice with Saffron Mayo Spicy Salmon Hand Rolls Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup Paneer and Green Bean Stir-Fry Halloumi No-Meat Balls Cabbage and Burrata Salad with Spicy Tahini Herby Cauliflower Fritters Cheesy Green Pea Fritters One-Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

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 Ricotta Baked Mushroom Rice Porridge Cozy & Quick White Chicken Chili Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024

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 Tatin Actually Perfect Pie Crust Chocolate Mousse for a Party Peppermint Bark Cookies Pomegranate-Glazed Shortbread Wedges Pistacharoos Chocolate-Tahini Slice-and-Bake Cookies Five-Spice Crackle Cookies Golden Hour Cocktail Lipstick Memory Cranberry-Maple Mule Brisket Bourguignon Boozy Braising Dark and Stormy Braised Pot Roast Orange-Wine-Braised Chicken Thighs Tiramisu Snowball Cookies Baklava Sugar Cookies Orange-Glazed Roast Pork Roast Beef Tenderloin with Garlic and Rosemary Spice-Crusted Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze Roast Chestnuts Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

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].

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024

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 PotatoesGreen Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy ShallotsThe Gooiest Baked Mac and CheeseStuffing BiscuitsGarlic Bread BiscuitsCranberry-Maple MuleSimple is Best DressingThe Creamiest Turkey Pie with Puff Pastry CrustHazelnut Green Beans with Proscuitto and DatesBrussels Sprout Stir-Fry with Cheddar and Golden RaisinsMiso-Butter Roast Chicken with Acorn Squash PanzanellaLemon Meringue PieConfit Turkey with Chiles and GarlicHoneynut Squash with Radicchio and MisoFestive Red Cabbage and Radicchio SaladPomegranate and Honey Glazed DuckSeared Duck Breast

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

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 BiscuitsMiso-Glazed Carrots with Scallion GremolataMake-Ahead GravyActually Perfect Pie CrustVegan MeatloafSticky and Spicy CauliflowerSquash and Caramelized Onion TartPumpkin Basque CheesecakeCheesy Green Curry PalmiersFallen Chocolate CakeZa'atar Fire CrackersExpertly Spiced and Glazed Roast TurkeyMaple-Butter-Glazed TurkeyFestive Red Cabbage and Radicchio SaladMaple and Bacon Fall Chopped SaladThree-Minute Red Wine Vinaigrette

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024

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. 

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024

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 JalapenosCrispy Pork Cutlets with Kimchi SlawCitrus-Braised Pork with Crispy Shallots And the bonus "middle lane" pork recipes:Mustardy Cider-Braised Pork ChopsSweet-and-Saucy Pork ChopsPork Shoulder Steaks with Grilled Mustard Greens

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024

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 LasagnaThree-Minute Red Wine VinaigretteRaspberry Cake with Whipped Cream FillingCheesy Mushroom Galette We're nominated for a Signal Award! Vote for Dinner SOS here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/general/lifestyle

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

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 RaguSeared Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

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 TacosHerby Cauliflower FrittersSamosa-Dillas with Cucumber SaladCold Soy Milk Noodles with Chili CrispCold Noodles with Tomatoes and Peanut SauceTofu Meatballs in Burst Tomato SauceEveryone’s Favorite Gado Gado 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2024

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 ChickpeasGochujang Brothy BeansBreaded BeansBrothy BeansPasta 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024

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 CaramelBrown Butter Scrambled Eggs Over RiceTofu with Hot Oil Chimichurri

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024

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:EddieTobiMaddy

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024

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 MintWatermelon Salad with Shiso, Plum, and SaltCrunchy Beans

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024

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 SconesAlmond, Kale, and Banana SmoothieBanana, Oat, and Date SmoothieGet Up & Go Blueberry Date Cocoa Smoothie Bonus Recipes:Blueberry Spelt MuffinsMorning Glory Breakfast CookiesFully Loaded Carrot Muffins

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2024

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 ChickpeasSalmon Nicoise SaladEgg Salad TartinesPotato Salad with Mustard Sauce and WatercressSummer Hand RollsGreen Beans and Cucumbers with Miso Dressing.

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2024

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 PlanBasil Chicken Stir FryGrilled Asparagus with Tahini Super SauceGrilled Squash with Nuoc Cham ChimichurriTahini-Ranch DressingGrilled Party Salmon with Green RomescoGrilled Shrimp with Turmeric Mojo SauceBulgogi Tofu BurgersHoney-Glazed Rib-Eye SteaksSake-and-Soy-Braised Pork BellySweet and Sticky Grilled ChickenSprite-Grilled Chicken SkewersGinger Beer and Mustard Pork ChopsSoy-and-Cola-Marinated Steak

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2024

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 ShoulderDinner is Best Served ColdCold Roast SalmonChocolate Chip Cookies for Modern Times Sarah's cookbook, Every Day Is SaturdayAnna's cookbook, For the Table

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

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 CarnitasPork Spareribs with Jammy Barbecue SauceInstant Pot: Summer Cooking Hero

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

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 & LinksSesame Tofu with Broccoli Peanut Butter Noodles with CucumbersEasy Fish Tacos with Spicy Sauce Chipotle-Crusted Cauliflower TacosSizzling Turmeric-Dill Fish Tacos What to Pack for Vacation Cooking

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

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 ChickpeasGochujang Brothy BeansBreaded BeansBrothy BeansPasta e Fagioli with Escarole

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

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 FrescaRuth's Lima Beans with Smoked Turkey TailBrown Butter Peach CobblerLemon-Pepper Catfish Nuggets with Pepperoncini DipGlazed Funnel Cake with Fruit Confetti

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024