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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 Tedd...

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 M...

Liliana's two twenty-something sons and her husband are big guys who like a lot of protein at dinnertime. But she's feeling overwhelmed by the dietary restrictions at play, and bored with her repertoire. So Chris and Dan Pelosi team up to offer Liliana some large-format braises that won't require tons of cleanup. Recipes: Early Dismissal Pot Roast Burnt Orange and Coriander Roast Pork Check out Da...

This week's caller, Jon, loves using his smokers to create delicious, tender, barbecue. But there's one cut of meat that has always eluded him: beef cheeks. So Chris is joined by Snake River Farms's Dave Yasuda and "The Professor of Barbecue," Tuffy Stone, to help Jon master this tough—but rewarding—piece of meat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Korean food is exploding in popularity—and for good reason. So, to dive into the trends and dishes we're loving, Chris is joined by Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink, Chef Irene Yoo, and Matt Rodbard & Deuki Hong, co-authors of the new book Koreaworld. Join us for a deep dive into anju and soju drinking games, what's on the modern Seoul table, and answers to listener questions. RECIPES & LINKS: Sulg...

Almost every parent has a moment when making dinner for their families feels daunting or downright demoralizing. And here at Dinner SOS, we get tons of emails from parents looking for inspiration and guidance. So Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn, food writers and hosts of the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You? join Chris to commiserate—and to answer some listener questions from our mailbag. Learn more...

Abby has a vegetable skeptic in her house. But it's not her two young children, it's her husband, Trent. So Chris enlists Top Chef Canada host and cookbook author Eden Grinshpan to help Abby find creative ways to make vegetables seem more appealing to Trent — and, by extension, their toddler.  RECIPES: Whole Roasted Broccoli with Romesco, Almonds, and Dates Whole Head of Roasted Cauliflower with G...

Nico and Natalie love cooking together. But since Natalie developed a dairy intolerance, cooking their favorite dishes just hasn't been the same. Chris and vegan chef Chrissy Tracey help Nico and Natalie navigate the world of dairy substitutes to satisfy their creamy cravings. RECIPES Vegan Cacio e Pepe Chewy Date and Dark Chocolate Cookies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

The May issue of Bon Appetit celebrates all things beverages — from recipes that use vodka in unconventional ways to 15 cocktails you can make with just 5 bottles of booze. So here on Dinner SOS, we're joining the party! Shilpa joins Chris for a deep dive into the issue's cocktail recipes and a mailbag full of listener questions about alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Then, they're both joine...

You might know Michele Norris from her work as a journalist (including a decade-plus stint at NPR, where she co-hosted “All Things Considered”). You might know her from her Peabody Award-winning Race Card Project, or the two books she’s authored. Or you might know her as the host of the podcast Your Mama’s Kitchen. Michele joined Chris for a conversation about food memories and a mailbag full of l...

Gabe and her husband have befriended an American couple in Treviso, Italy, where they all live. In order to give them a taste of home, Gabe would love to cook her new friends an American meal. But what typifies American food? And how can she source the right ingredients in the Veneto? Chris enlists the help of Bon Appetit's resident Aussie, Adam Moussa, and sommelier André Mack of BA's World of Wi...

Most weeks on the show, we help out home cooks who have had a kitchen fail. This week, the "fail" is coming from inside the test kitchen. Test Kitchen Editor Kendra Vaculin joins Chris to chat about the fraught recipe development process of Kendra's Foolproof Lemon Bars — which was caught on camera as part of our "How I Developed" video series. Chris and Kendra also share how the team works togeth...

Izzy and Nina are twin sisters who love to cook together. But while Izzy loves baking, Nina finds the precision it requires endlessly frustrating. So Izzy's got one more shot to get Nina to love baking with her. Chris and Shilpa come to their rescue, helping the sisters capture the joy of baked goods that taste even better from your own kitchen than from a bakery.  The Recipes: BA's Best Chocolate...

Dan Pashman, of The Sporkful podcast, is somewhat of a pasta fanatic. In 2021, he invented the pasta shape Cascatelli (and documented the process on his show). Now, he's back with a cookbook, Anything's Pastable. He joined Chris to nerd out about pasta and answer some listener questions. Recipes: Cacio e Pepe Baked Pasta Ideas Ideas for Using Ground Meat Shrimp Scampi Soup Weather Inspiration Bagn...

Erin is an accomplished baker who regularly makes both meringue and lemon curd. But when she tried a lemon meringue pie recipe last year, it turned into lemon meringue soup. Chris and Shilpa are on the case to help Erin figure out what went wrong and make a citrus pie that will hold its shape and delight her friends. The Recipes: BA's Lemon Meringue Pie Cherry Lemonade Beach Pie Triple Citrus Crea...

Michelle loves all things French, and dreams of making the perfect Beef Bourguignon at home. But there's a slight issue: her husband has an intolerance to garlic and onions, the bedrocks of French flavor. Chris enlists the help of Chef Tanya Holland to teach Michelle how to develop deep umami flavors without alliums.  The Recipes: - Tanya's Chicken Fricassee - Beef and Bacon Stew - Red Wine and So...

Sarah's family loves pasta... almost too much. So she turned to Chris and Kendra for help finding vegetarian meals that bring more veggies and plant-based protein to the table.  Recipes Mentioned: Sheet-Pan Tomatoes and Feta with Chickpeas Spring Orzotto Crispy Tofu with Peanut Sauce Brothy Pasta with Chickpeas Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus Sesame Tofu with Broccoli Broccolini and Walnut Pesto P...

Whether you're in a relationship or not, the question of what—and where—to eat on Valentine's Day can feel overwhelming. Out or in? Fancy or casual? Chris, Shilpa, and Kate solve this perennial dinner emergency once and for all.  Dinner Ideas from Bon Appetit and Epicurious: Valentine's Dinner Ideas That Make the Case for Staying In Valentine's Day Dinners You'll Love Chocolate Desserts for Pure R...

Twenty one countries make up Latin America—and within those countries lies myriad food cultures, recipes, and histories. This week, Women Who Travel host Lale Arikoglu chats with guest Sandra A. Gutierrez about her latest cookbook Latinísimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America, an encyclopedic exploration of the region through its dishes and the home cooks who make them. P...

Kaylee inherited a tagine from her husband's family, but her first attempt to cook in it was a total fail. Chris enlists Leetal and Ron Arazi of New York Shuk to teach Kaylee about the Middle Eastern and North African flavors and cooking techniques she'll need to make incredible tagines, every time. Recipes & Links: Braised Chicken with Harissa and Olives New York Shuk Learn more about your ad cho...

Our caller this week, Maya, really thinks about how she cooks. She’s identified more than a dozen types of recipes that she knows she can rely on, and even adapt. But, she’s in search of more like these. She wants more meal frameworks that will allow her to think outside the bounds of following a recipe. So, Chris taps Claire Saffitz to help Maya discover more meal types to add to her repertoire....

Tobi lives in the Alaskan interior, and her partner is an avid hunter, so they have a lot of game meat in their freezer — 90 pounds of moose meat, to be specific. So Chris, along with Elias Cairo of Olympia Provisions, helps Tobi to learn how the (moose) sausage gets made. RECIPES & LINKS Spicy Italian Sausage Brad Leone and his Dad Make Venison Kielbasa Olympia Provisions Cookbook Learn more abou...

Making dough has left Eddie embarrassed on more than one occasion. He's tried making his own pasta and naan – he's even tried leavened flatbread. All these experiences left him confused and frustrated. But, Eddie has not given up yet, he still wants to be able to whip up pasta from scratch. Naturally, Chris enlists Shilpa's baking genius to boost Eddie's dough making skills and confidence.  RECIPE...

Winter cooking calls for low-and-slow braises, baking projects, and embracing ease and warmth. So Chris, Kendra, and Jesse are here to answer all your questions about cooking more cozily.  RECIPES & LINKS Brisket Bourguignon Eggplant Biryani Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles Gremolata Crispy Tofu with Peanut Sauce Vegetarian Meatballs with Soy-Honey...

"In the years since the pandemic began, the experience of dining out has been utterly transformed. Coveted tables now disappear seconds after they’re released, and influencers dictate what’s in demand—or even what’s on the menu. On this episode of Critics at Large, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz make sense of our new culinary landscape. The hosts are joined...