Recipe Club

Sometimes the scariest part of a Halloween movie is the food. Zach Kornfeld and Keith Habersberger of The Try Guys join Chris to unpack the midnight margaritas in ‘Practical Magic,’ popcorn in ‘Scream,’ and shrimp cocktail in ‘Beetlejuice.’ They also confess their own fears while digging into Chris’s take on popcorn and hot dogs (which looks nothing like popcorn and hot dogs).Host: Chris YingProdu...

Is there anything sexier than a food scene? Writer and comedian Adam Conover joins Chris to explore some of the most sensual moments in food movies, from the egg yolk passed between lovers in ‘Tampopo’ to the fridge-lit feast in ‘9 1/2 Weeks’ to the spaghetti kiss in ‘Lady and the Tramp.’ Then they throw a make-your-own temaki party and try to find the limit of how many hand rolls you can eat on a...

Quentin Tarantino is the greatest food director of all time, full stop. Chris Ryan of The Watch joins Dave and Chris to argue the case, from the diner scenes in 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Reservoir Dogs,' to the mac and cheese in 'Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,' to the frozen margaritas that keep turning up across his movies. To fuel the conversation, Ying makes nachos in honor of 'Death Proof' and his...

Is jello boring? Is it sexy? Can it be both? Jack Schramm and Jena Derman of the cocktail jelly company Solid Wiggles join Chris in the Recipe Club clubhouse to wobble through jello's many movie cameos, from the classic 'Jurassic Park' scene to 'Airplane,' 'Wuthering Heights,' and 'My Best Friend's Wedding.' Jack and Jena also show us how to make Blue Hawaii cocktail jellies inspired by 'Blue Crus...

Pedo mello a minno! Grab your axes, bows, chicken salt, and lembas bread, because it's time to set out for Middle-Earth. At long last, Dave Chang reveals just how deep his Tolkien love runs. Chris makes lembas (scones) and fries up some salt pork and tomatoes. And special guest expert Joanna Robinson (House of R, The Prestige TV Podcast) guides us to the very fires of Mordor. Discover Extra Virgin...

According to today's guest, Academy Award–winning documentarian Morgan Neville, there are basically two types of food documentaries: the ones about how food is killing us, and the ones about how food brings us life. Today we're (thankfully) looking at the latter ('Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers,' 'I Like Killing Flies,' and 'El Bulli: Cooking in Progress'). David Chang hadn't seen any of them be...

Beloved chef Andy Hearnden (Andy Cooks) joins Chris to find out what happens when you let a bunch of kids eat whatever they want. In 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' (1971), it means a lot of candy. In 'Hook' (1991), it means turkey legs and colored goop. The boys discuss whether the movie version of Charlie Bucket is hungry enough, cook oxtail and cabbage soup, and share their most private...

In honor of the NFL season's imminent return, we've brought the boys from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show (Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck) into the Recipe Club clubhouse to conduct our first ever Food Movie Fantasy Draft. Come for the rapid-fire selection of cinema's greatest chefs, restaurants, drinking scenes, and food-related quotes. Stay for a Sichuan chicken wing eating race,...

This week we're eating in the car, on the car, and sort of near the car with the hilarious comedian and actor Sherry Cola. What's the best food to eat while driving? What's a diva cup? Is 'Footloose' a dance movie or a gritty social commentary? You'll find all the answers in this episode, plus an explanation for why Chris is only a wannabe Chinese person, and a recipe for road dogs from Dave Chang...

There's a Jedi in the Recipe Club clubhouse this week. Bobby Moynihan (Jedi Bob) is here with Chris and Dave to unpack every detail of the food and drinks in the 'Star Wars' universe. While the gang is petrified that the 'Star Wars' fan base will pounce on any mistake, there's no mistaking the deliciousness of this week's recipe. Inspired by 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' Chris bakes a meatloaf, the...

Dave Chang and Chris Ying rewatch 'The Founder' (2016). The McDonald's origin story sends them headfirst down a rabbit hole of self-examination. Are they artistic purists or capitalist pigs? Is it too late to change their ways? How many McDonald's cheeseburgers can two men eat in one podcast? Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Hosts: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Jesse Aron, Magdale...

Warm Champagne. Ostrich steak Diane. Tales from Oktoberfest. This episode has it all. Chris welcomes comedian Jon Gabrus to the clubhouse to discuss bachelor parties, wine, and the movie 'Sideways.' And thanks to Ryan Bailey, one of the country's best sommeliers, the boys get to do it while drinking some fine wine. Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Host: David Chang, Chris Ying Producer...

Chris and Dave welcome Mallory Rubin to the clubhouse to discuss the burger scenes in 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Avengers,' and unpack the hold burgers have on American culture. Dave also serves his "greatest milkshake ever" while learning about Mallory's deeply impressive/troubling ice cream-eating habits. Discover Extra Virgin Olive Oils From Spain. Host: David Chang, Chris YingProducers: Noelle Cornel...

Dave Chang tries to convince Chris Ying to watch his favorite food film of all time: 'The Taste of Things' (2023). Chris then tries to convince Dave that his favorite food movie is straight-up porn. They settle their debate over delicious bowls of pot-au-feu. Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Host: David Chang, Chris YingProducers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena MunaoPro...

Recipe Club heads to Paris to revisit ‘Ratatouille.' Justin shares insights from his Disney days. Eugene ranks rats. Chris finds an excellent recipe for Proust-inspired madeleines. We all question YouTubers who try re-creating the movie's signature dish. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: Chris YingProducers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena MunaoProducer/Editor: Michael RovzarP...

David, Chris, and Amanda Dobbins crack into ginger and scallion crab while unpacking the family dinner table as the setting of important conversations in film—big news, bad news, and unspoken tension in 'Father of the Bride,' 'The Godfather Part II,' and 'The Joy Luck Club.'With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: David Chang, Chris YingProducers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Muna...

Is a sandwich where your true self comes out? David, Chris, and The Ringer's Craig Horlbeck chow down on an updated DIY hors d'oeuvres sandwich while debating which is the greatest sandwich on screen: The grilled cheese in 'Chef,' the late-night BLT with an egg in 'Spanglish,' or Rodney Dangerfield's buffet masterpiece in 'Back to School.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: David Chan...

The humble slice has range. David and Chris make air-fryer pizza while arguing that how you eat your pizza reveals everything about you. They look at Tony Manero's 'Saturday Night Fever' swagger, the nervous food critic in 'Mystic Pizza,' and Philip Seymour Hoffman's slice-perfecting bit in 'Along Came Polly.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Noell...

Actors Tim Baltz and Lily Sullivan join Chris for a deep dive into iconic breakfast scenes from 'Kramer vs. Kramer,' 'Groundhog Day,' and 'Pretty Woman.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The humble potato: an unlikely movie star. Chef, author, and culinary extraordinaire Courtney McBroom joins Dave and Chris at the table in the clubhouse as they dig into the iconic potato scenes in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' 'The Martian,' and 'White Man's Burden.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Chang, Chris Ying, and The Ringer's Sean Fennessey sit down over steak and spaghetti to discuss some of the most emotionally loaded beef in film history: the "overcooked" steak in 'Raging Bull,' a life-changing meal in 'Moonstruck,' class warfare on a plate in 'Snowpiercer,' Miranda Priestly's steak order in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' and more. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn m...

It’s a beautiful day for a picnic, so grab your basket and head to Recipe Club! Marc Johnson brought a royally tasty coronation chicken salad. Mandy Roberts put together a lovely fattoush salad. And Scott Clark of Dad’s Luncheonette brought his delectable, homemade onboard Oreos. But no picnic is complete without a winner, so whose recipe is best? Take a seat on the blanket and find out! Host: Chr...

Open the trunk and start pregaming … it’s time for a Recipe Club tailgate. Pijja Palace owner Avish Naran brought some Texan Frito pies. Recipe Club returner Becky Joiner repped her hometown with some crab cakes. Darin Bresnitz, author and host of Snacky Tunes, brought pulled pork. Who needs to go to the game when we’ve got food like this at the tailgate? Which recipe is best, though? Pull up a fo...

Spark up the grill and click those tongs, Recipe Club is having a backyard BBQ. Chef Joshua Skenes made homemade Pork Jerky. Chef Deborah Pak of Soban LA brought Korean BBQ Pork Ribs. Returning competitor Chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai brought a Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Pineapple Bowl. Which recipe was the best for grillmasters and grill lovers alike? Throw on an apron, take a listen, and...

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and that somewhere is right here on Recipe Club! Mandy Roberts pulled up with Devils on Horseback. David Chang brought an Aguachile. And Tommy Brockert of LaSorted’s LA brought a Tortilla Española. Want to know which is the best happy hour recipe? Pull up a barstool and join us! Host: Chris YingGuests: Mandy Roberts, David Chang, Tommy BrockertProducers: Kelsey Rearden, D...