The Genius Recipe Tapes

There are so many recipes out there to make granola, but then there are recipes that are Simply Genius. Jenné Claiborne's recipe bakes up faster and easier than any recipe out there by thoughtfully omitting what you may have thought was a crucial ingredient. Referenced in this episode  Why Jenné Claiborne's Tahini Granola is Genius (Article) Jenné Claiborne's book, Sweet Potato Soul Genius-Hunter...

Referenced in this episode  Ali Slagle's Not Just Another Chicken Caesar Salad Ali's Book,   I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To) Ali's Biscotti Recipe  Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Kristen's OG fried toast inspiration: Borlotti Beans on Toast with Greens (Food52) Follow Ali on Instagram @itsalislagle Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com .

There're enough stressors around the holidays to let your dessert be one of them, so we sat down with Erin Jeanne McDowell to get some tips on ways to bring flawless pies to the table.  Referenced in this episode  Savory Baking Cookbook Clover Rolls Pâte Brisée Double crust chicken pot pie Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Erin Jean McDowell's Bake It Up A Notch Youtube channel Erin Jean McDowell's Insta...

Anna Sulan Masing, host of Whetstone Radio's Taste of Place podcast cooks her way through Mandy Yin's incredible Sarawak Chicken recipe Recipe Marinate 6 skinless chicken thighs, with the bone-in just with salt, leave for 1/2hour on the kitchen bench to get it to room temperature Blitz up spice paste: 200g roughly chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2.5cm of ginger root, 2 stalks of lemongrass also ro...

Referenced in this episode  First Generation: Recipes from My Taiwanese-American Home Frankie's Website  Frankie's Instagram   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  Good & Sweet Cookbook Brian Levy's Site Brian Levy on Instagram   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: Sweet Corn Butter recipe How to Magically Turn Corn Into Butter (Food52) Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: The jewelry company Whitney founded to connect and empower women Check out Lukas Volger 's corn tofu: Butter It, Tofu It, Dip It. But Don’t Boil It. (Taste) View transcript Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it! I'm at genius@food52.com .

Catch up on the rest of the incredible conversations we had with the guests featured on this episode   Ali Slagle's Episode Jesse Spark's Episode Cheryl Day's Episode Brian Hogan Stewart's Episode Eric Kim's Episode Kristina Cho's Episode Roxana Jullapat's Episode Esther Choi's Episode Julie Sahni's Episode   Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com . The...

Referenced in this episode  Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies (Bon Appétit) Kristen's (other!) One Recipe Melissa Clark’s Stovetop Mac & Cheese   (Food52) Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Listen to Jesse on The One Recipe Podcast (The Splendid Table) Follow Jesse on Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com .

Referenced in this episode: Stop Calling Food Exotic ( The Washington Post ) Reader commentary to Daniela's 'Exotic' recipes? Let's talk about why there's really no such thing   Pantry Ramen Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: Subscribe to Daniela's Eat Voraciously Newsletter Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell us all about it at genius@food52.com .

Referenced in this episode: The Silkiest Pasta Sauce From Any Veg You've Got (Food52) Pasta With Silkiest Eggplant Sauce from Francis Lam Genius  Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: Tune into Francis' various episodes on The Splendid Table Podcast Special thanks to listeners Devangi and Karen! Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Te...

Referenced in this episode: Salsa Guille recipe from Andrea Aliseda  on Food52 Additional writings by Andrea Aliseda Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: Unlocking Nixtamal for Epicurious Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell us all about it at genius@food52.com . Ode to Mexico   by Andrea Aliseda  (English Version) I close my eyes and see  myself  perched at the steps  of an old cathedral  the ai...

Referenced in this episode: What's the Difference?: Recreational Culinary Reference for the Curious and Confused Genius-Hunter Extra Credit: Sign up to receive Brette's newsletter each week Read more by Brette on Food52 Shout out Erin McDowell - Food52's Resident Baking BFF! Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com .

Referenced in this episode: Mayukh's new book, Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America Genius-Hunter Extra Credit: This piece , written by Mayukh, is what encouraged Coconut & Sambal author Lara Lee to seek out Sri , and ask her to be her culinary mentor She Was a Soul Food Sensation. Then, 19 Years Ago, She Disappeared.

As someone who has tried (and oftentimes failed) to record and preserve her own family recipes, Kristen really connected with chefarmer-turned-author Matthew Raiford's mission to document the dishes and stories from his. For this week's Genius Session, Kristen goes behind the scenes with Matthew, as he shares his process of writing Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Far...

Referenced in this episode: Cooking for Your Kids Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: Can I Eat That? Children's book (by Joshua David Stein) Dive into Joshua's stories on literally anybody and anything  Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell us all about it at genius@food52.com .  

Referenced in this episode: Kim Chee Dip From Sheldon Simeon  (Recipe) Shoyu Dip With Sesame Crunch From Sheldon Simeon (Recipe) Cook Real Hawaii by Sheldon Simeon Genius-Hunter Extra Credit: Follow Sheldon on   Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com .

Referenced in this episode  Sarsoon ka Saag (Fragrant Butter-Laced Pureed Mustard Greens) From Julie Sahni  Watch this recipe (food52) Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain Cooking Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Julie Sahni's Curried Avocado with Garlic and Green Chiles Learn Indian cooking from the master herself - Take a cooking class with Julie Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all ab...

Referenced in this episode  Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora Salatet Fattoush (California Fattoush Salad) Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Reem Assil on Instagram 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 Epic Snickerdoodles for Stephanie Recipe Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Jessie Sheehan's Instagram 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  Get your culinary questions answered - listen to Esther on the Hotline Offline Podcast Esther's White Kimchi Recipe Kristen gushes about THIS Sheet Pan Pierogies with Brussels Sprouts and Kimchi recipe (New York Times) Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Follow Esther on her Instagram page Wanna taste? Check out and try out Mokbar -- they ship Nationwide! Have a genius recipe yo...

There are so many recipes out there to make granola, but then there are recipes that are Simply Genius. Jenné Claiborne's recipe bakes up faster and easier than any recipe out there by thoughtfully omitting what you may have thought was a crucial ingredient. Referenced in this episode  Why Jenné Claiborne's Tahini Granola is Genius (Article) Jenné Claiborne's book, Sweet Potato Soul Genius-Hunter...

Special thanks to listeners Kayla (@kaylacalbano), Rachel (@craftsandcrumbs), and Oumaima (@lemonshmallow) for your potato-tales. Referenced in this episode: Ultra-Crispy Roast Potatoes From a Secret Indonesian Cooking Club—Plus 20 Beginner Recipes I’m Still Hunting (Food52) Crispy Soy & Ginger Roast Potatoes recipe and of course, Lara's stunning book, Coconut & Sambal Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:...

Referenced in this episode: Whipped Hummus With Roasted Carrots & Za'atar Oil recipe Dreamy-Smooth Hummus From a Kitchen Oops (Food52)   Genius-Hunter Extra Credit: Everything you ever wanted to know about magical bean water, aquafaba Hetty's podcast, The House Specials View transcript Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it! I'm at genius@food52.com .  

Kristen Miglore , lifelong Genius hunter , speaks with chef, cookbook author, and TV personality Carla Hall . Of Top Chef and Carla Hall's Soul Food fame, Carla talks about the genius buttermilk biscuit recipe she's spent decades perfecting. Referenced in this episode: The Genius Secrets to Carla Hall’s Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits (Food52) Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits with Carla Hall (Genius Recipes |...