Burnt Toast

If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe to The Genius Recipe Tapes wherever you listen to podcasts.  Referenced in this episode  Crispy Yangnyeom Chickpeas With Caramelized Honey From Eric Kim (recipe + video) Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home Genius-Hunter Extra Credit  When I Came Out to My Parents, Kimchi Fried Rice Held Us Together (an Eric Kim essay on Food52) Read some of...

Host Peter J. Kim is joined by content creator Carolina Gelen and author Irina Georgescu to talk about mamaliga, pickles, and Romania's super juicy sausages, as well as how communism shaped the family dinner table. Peter also discusses the musical influence of Romania's Romani people with Henry Ernst, manager of the energetic brass band Fanfare Ciocărlia.

Join Chef Farokh Talati as he cooks through Masala Oats, his go-to quick breakfast that brings warmth, tang, and everything else you need for the day ahead from his new cookbook Parsi: From Persia to Bombay: recipes & tales from the ancient culture. Recipe Serves 4 For Oats 100g ghee or unsalted butter 1 small red onion, finely diced 1 celery stick, finely diced 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced 1...

Whether its recreating the iconic moon pie cookie in bar form or using tahini to elevate your go-to recipes, Joy the Baker is chock full of incredible baking tips and tricks to bring into a new year of better baking. Referenced in this episode  Joy's Plum and Lemon Curd Cake Joy's Moon Pie Bar Joy's Dark Chocolate Tahini Skillet Cookie Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Joy the Baker's Website Find Joy on...

Rugelach is a beloved Jewish treasure originating from Eastern Europe. The cookie-pastry hybrid can be filled with anything from jam to chocolate and is the perfect two-bite treat fit for any holiday spread. This version, a classic chocolate rugelach bolstered with the flavors of creamy milk chocolate and malted milk powder, has a nostalgic flavor and tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that will s...

A look back at some of our favorite genius recipes of the year with Food52 co-founder and CEO, Amanda Hesser Referenced in this episode  Julia Turshen's Fried Eggs  Lindsay Maitland Hunt's Slow Roasted Chicken with Crispy Skin  Yasmin Khan's Stunning Citrus Cake Dorie Greenspan's French Yogurt Cake Dorie Greenspan's Caramel-y Chocolate Cookies Tara O'Brady's Chocolate Chip Cookies Jessie Sheehn's...

Oatmeal for so long has left us with full stomachs for the day ahead but also left us with a full sink when we get home. This quick and easy recipe is the perfect hack for making oatmeal fast, with a super easy cleanup, that doesn't skimp on an ounce of flavor. Be sure to order your copy of Simply Genius to find this and so many other simply genius recipes Recipe Serves 1 1/2 cup (50g) old-fashion...

Cook along with Jesse Szewczyk to make these crunchy, perfectly spiced, and understated shortbread cookies that are as delicious dunked into hot coffee as they are eaten all on their own. Recipe Makes 24 bars   Shortbread Base 1 2/3 cups (214g) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks/170g) unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg yolk 1 tea...

It's time we take stock of whats in our fridge and make some soul-filling stock for the winter with Food52's food editor, Emily Ziemski on this bonus episode featuring our sister-show Play Me a Recipe Stock is endlessly versatile so we're not following a specific recipe for this episode, but here are a few to get you started if you need that extra boost!  Beef Stock Chicken Stock And here are a co...

Listen along as Aleksandra Crapanzano, author of Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes , cooks through a simple-yet-delicious pound cake which can become the foundation for endless variations for any occasion. Recipe Makes 1 Cake 4 large eggs 1 cup / 200 grams granulated sugar 14 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract grated zest of one lemon or orange 1 1/2 cups + 1 t...

This week we're sharing an episode of Genius Recipe Tapes featuring Kristen Miglore speaking with the incomparable Nigella Lawson to discuss her latest cookbook Cook, Eat, Repeat. Referenced in this episode  Cook, Eat, Repeat Where to See Nigella Live Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Nigella's Instagram Nigella Lawson's No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake Nigella Lawson’s Chicken & Pea Traybake Have a genius rec...

Perfect, pillowy gnocchi in a luxurious pomodoro sauce is never not a perfect dinner so listen along as Odette Williams cooks her way through this beautiful recipe from Simple Pasta.  Find more incredible pasta recipes in a copy of   Simple Pasta  If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below before starting the episode. Recipe Serves 4 Gnoc...

Every vegetable has infinite possibilities. Is it the main course, a side, a component, a snack? In Hetty McKinnon's upcoming book, Tenderheart, she explores not just how we can make the most out of the vegetables in our pantry but how using them can connect us to the people and the world around us.    Referenced in this episode  Hetty's new book, Tenderheart pre-order Hetty's recent book, To Asia...

We're revisiting Counterjam's first season which explores culture through food and music. On this episode host Peter J. Kim is talking NYC with A Tribe Called Quest founding member Jarobi White and multiplatinum icon Kelis. If you're liking this show, head to Counterjam 's page to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. Referenced in this episode: Are you, too, a sauce person? Check ou...

On Play Me a Recipe, your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way.  Recipe Serves 24 Cake Unsalted butter or nonstick cooking spray 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground c...

Have you ever wondered how many kneads it takes for dough to feel like a baby's bottom? Or how to eat cinnamon toast crunch the *right* way? We're sharing an episode from The Genius Recipe Tapes where Kristen sits down with Frankie Gaw to talk all about the food he grew up eating and the recipes found in his new book, First Generation Referenced in this episode  First Generation: Recipes from My T...

On Play Me a Recipe, your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way.  If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below before starting the episode. Recipe Makes 16 brownies (8...

Referenced in this episode  Simply Genius Cookbook Tara O'Brady's Genius Chocolate Chip Cookies Tara O'Brady on Substack Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Tara O'Brady's Website Tara O'Brady's Instagram

eferenced in this episode  Simply Genius Cookbook Heidi Swanson's Genius 5-Minute Tomato Sauce Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com . Theme Music by The Cabinetmaker on Blue Dot Sessions

Referenced in this episode  Pre-order the Simply Genius cookbook (+ get an instant sneak peek at 14 new recipes and riffs!) Why Dorie Greenspan's French Yogurt Cake is Genius Watch Kristen make her way through this cake Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Dorie Greenspan's Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com .

Shrettuce or slaw? Potato buns or sliced bread? Spicy or spicy? Molly and Declan talk about the recent resurgence in popularity of the fried chicken sandwich, the sandwich's true origin , and ease any anxieties re: at-home deep frying.  Thanks to our listeners, especially those of you who called in. Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food...

Team bacon or sausage? Hash browns or nah? English muffins, croissant, bagel? Molly and Declan debate the merits of bacon, sausage, ham, and pastrami (?); and find a home for the english muff. Special thanks to our listeners for your questions, especially those of you that called in. We still need your help! Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podc...

The Burnt Toast podcast is back!  August 11th, 2022 there will be new episodes of Burnt Toast featuring conversations with Food52 writers, staff members, and community members. Follow along for stories, advice, recommendations, and more!

Roasted? Smoked? Honeyed?  To avo or not to avo? Molly and Declan make a turkey sandwich that's, dare we say, succulent and not boring. Thanks to our listeners for your questions, and we still need your help! Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com . 

How long should the eggs be cooked? What is the ultimate egg to mayo ratio? Can egg salad ever transcend egg mush? In pursuit of a not-gross, not-bland egg salad, Molly and Declan  give it the cae sal treatment. Special thanks to our listeners for your questions—especially those who took the time to call in. Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podc...