Dinner SOS by Bon App’tit

Aug 26/2021

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  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[...]
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  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,[...]
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  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.RECIPESVegan Cacio e PepeChewy Date and Dark Chocolate Cookies
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  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[...]
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  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[...]
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  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[...]
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  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[...]
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  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[...]
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  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 PepeBaked Pasta IdeasIdeas for Using Ground[...]
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  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[...]
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  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[...]
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  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 ChickpeasSpring OrzottoCrispy Tofu with Peanut SauceBrothy Pasta with ChickpeasBlack Pepper Tofu and AsparagusSesame Tofu with BroccoliBroccolini and Walnut Pesto PastaBalsamic Mushroom[...]
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  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 InValentine's Day Dinners[...]
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  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[...]
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  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[...]
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  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[...]
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  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 & LINKSSpicy Italian[...]
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  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[...]
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  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 & LINKSBrisket BourguignonEggplant BiryaniCheesy Roasted Cabbage WedgesSlow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and ChilesGremolataCrispy Tofu with Peanut SauceVegetarian Meatballs with Soy-Honey GlazePerfectly Creamy Potato SoupSpiced Dal with[...]
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  "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[...]
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  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
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  Ruby loves her role as the Christmas Dinner chef for her in-laws, but she's working with a range of dietary restrictions that makes choosing a festive menu difficult. Chris and Hana Asbrink put their heads together to help Ruby find recipes that satisfy everyone, so making this holiday dinner can remain a joyful endeavor year[...]
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  Inés Anguiano, Rachel Gurjar, and Kendra Vaculin join Chris to talk about what they love and don't love about cookies, plug their favorite cookies developed in the Test Kitchen this year, and answer some listener questions!THE COOKIES:- Rachel's Chile-Cheese Cookies- Kendra's Matcha Swirl Spritz Cookies- Inés's Baklava Sugar Cookies- Jesse's S'mores Sandwich Cookies- Hana's Tiramisu[...]
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  A short, bonus episode with some dispatches from your Thanksgivings!
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  Chris, Maggie Hoffman, Jesse Szewczyk, and Kate Kassin spent an afternoon on the Dinner SOS Hotline, helping listeners like you solve their Thanksgiving emergencies. Check out yesterday's episode for even more listener questions.THE RECIPES:- A Kosher, Meatless Thanksgiving: Roasted Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde, Foolproof Fish with Spiced Chickpeas, Creamy Yukon Golds with Crispy Potato Skins, Simple-Is-Best Stuffing- Pie[...]
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  Chris, Maggie Hoffman, Jesse Szewczyk, and Kate Kassin spent an afternoon on the Dinner SOS Hotline, helping listeners like you solve their Thanksgiving emergencies. Don't forget to come back tomorrow for part 2!THE RECIPES:- Appetizers: Kombu Celery, Hurricane Chips, Shrimp Cocktail with Green Cocktail Sauce or Old Bay Remoulade- Dairy Free Desserts: Vegan Pie Crust, Vegan Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge- Thanksgiving for Two: Make-Ahead Turkey, Confit[...]
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  John has a lot at stake this Thanksgiving. Just last year, his mother-in-law granted him permission to host the holiday—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.The Recipes:Expertly Spiced and Glazed[...]
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  Our guest this week is Maria Bamford. She's a comedian and author with a culinary vision for farm cake. Chris calls on Epicurioius Food Editor Jesse Szewczyk to help turn Maria's vision for farm cake into a recipe she can actually bake at home.Our farm cake recipe was based on:Extra-Corny Corn MuffinsFor more info on[...]
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  In this special, live recording of Dinner SOS, Chris Morocco and Shilpa Uskokovic are joined by food writer Suresh Doss, and by cookbook author and host of Top Chef Canada Eden Grinshpan at Toronto's Hot Docs Podcast Festival. They dive into the city's vibrant food scene and take audience questions.Recipes Mentioned:Just-Keeps-Getting-Better Lentil SaladPav Bhaji with[...]
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  Megan travels a lot for work and keeps finding herself in the same spot: home from a trip, wanting to reset with a healthy home-cooked meal, but never being able to execute it well. Chris calls on Associate Food Editor Rachel Gurjar to help Megan figure out a low-lift plan for getting back on track[...]
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  Cait often devotes her weekends to hours in the kitchen. And when she's done cooking, she says the meals feel like restaurant quality. But now, she's looking to bring that feeling into her weeknights. So, Chris enlists the help of Kendra Vaculin to give Cait's weeknight cooking that "chefy" quality she's been missing.The Recipes:From Chris:[...]
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  Our guest Maddy has never even tried a carrot. Her ultimate goal is to be able to sit down at a restaurant and find more than one option appealing, and to shed the title of "pick eater." Chris taps Executive Editor Sonia Chopra to help Maddy face her food fears.Recipes featured in this episode:From Sonia,[...]
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  Brian and Claire are newlyweds looking for more fish recipes. Specifically, salmon recipes. Salmon is their favorite, but they cook it so frequently, they're on the verge of growing tired of it. Can Shilpa and Chris help the couple keep salmon at number 1?RECIPES:From Chris: Sushi Rice with Miso-Caramel Glazed Salmon, Cod with Scallion-Sesame Butter[...]
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  Bon Appetit's Restaurant Editor Elazar Sontag joins Chris in studio to talk about BA's 2023 Best New Restaurants List, how he at time (seriously) had seven meals in one day, and what it feels like when you are eating at what will become a restaurant on the list.Click here for recipes from some of this[...]
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  Lale Arikoglu is an expert traveler. And she’s headed on vacation with friends, where she’ll need to provide dinner one evening. Faced with a flurry of dietary restrictions, she turned to Dinner SOS for some direction.RECIPES:From Chris: Sesame Tofu with Broccoli, Peanut Butter Noodles with CucumbersFrom Shilpa: Easy Fish Tacos, Chipotle-Crusted Cauliflower Tacos, Sizzling Turmeric-Dill[...]
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  Ira Madison III is no stranger to hosting. He hosts Crooked Media's Keep It Podcast. But outside of podcasting, he loves his friends, cookbooks, and hosting dinner parties. However, he recently moved to a much smaller space and is out of practice hosting. Chris and Maya Kaimal help Ira complete his short yet ambitious wishlist,[...]
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  Like many of us, 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 for help stocking her pantry to get her out of her weeknight rut.Recipes featured in the episode:CHRIS: Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta,[...]
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  Rachel and her boyfriend are obsessed with scallops. In fact, their ideal scallop experience was at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell's Kitchen, and she's been trying to replicate it ever since. In this episode, we help Rachel figure out how she should be cooking scallops. Plus, Kendra Vaculin gives Rachel a first-class lesson in the Test Kitchen.Recipes[...]
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  This week, Chris and Mark Bittman dig through the inbox to answer your culinary questions!
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  Sophie cold called us and left us a voicemail about her fear of cooking chicken, so we got her back on the line to really dig into her concerns. And with the help of Mackenzie Fegan, we offer her some great recipes from the BA archive to tackle her chicken fears. Plus, we offer her[...]
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  Chris couldn't have prepared more for this week's SOS. Our caller, Ilana, is in search of a brownie that's not too sweet. Luckily, Chris just developed a new brownie recipe in the Test Kitchen. A process that required more than a hundred attempts to find the perfect one (with a little help from Hana Asbrink).[...]
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  Liah loves ordering takeout, particularly of the Indian and Thai varieties. But, she recently discovered she’s allergic to nuts, which means her favorite takeout options are now out of question. Despite her best attempts, she’s yet to recreate some of her favorite dishes at home. So, Shilpa and Chris offer her some nut-free approaches to[...]
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  Jon always hated his mother's recipe for spaghetti sauce. So, he's hoping to find a recipe he will love and make with his own kids. Chris enlists Hana Asbrink's help to introduce Jon to a new approach he and his family will love.The recipe: Spaghetti and Verrry Tender MeatballsWatch Hana's How I Developed: Spaghetti and[...]
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  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[...]
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  Yilin is a college student on a budget. And like a good Econ-major, she called in to find out which ingredients are worth her time and which types of foods are within her culinary reach. Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic give her several options to stretch herself. And Yilin teaches Chris a thing or two about[...]
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  Last month, for the very first time, Dinner SOS left the studio and took to the live stage! With the help of a few culinary geniuses, Padma Lakshmi, Marcus Samuelsson, and Ruth Reichl, we answered your cooking questions and some from the crowd!
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  Whenever Blake makes mac and cheese, it tastes like cardboard. Maggie Hoffman and Chris offer him two approaches to the dish to make sure that never happens again.Recipes featured in this episode: From Maggie, Our Favorite Mac and Cheese and from Chris, Stovetop Mac and Cheese.
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  Phoebe is preparing an ambitious meal: a good-bye picnic for 25 graduating high school seniors she’s advised over the years. The students are graduating from a boarding school in rural Indiana, and they’ve tried every restaurant in town. So, Phoebe wants to do something special. Chris enlists Amiel Stanek’s help to help Phoebe give these[...]
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  Sophie cold called us and left us a voicemail about her fear of cooking chicken, so we got her back on the line to really dig into her concerns. And with the help of Mackenzie Fegan, we offer her some great recipes from the BA archive to tackle her chicken fears. Plus, we offer her[...]
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  Even with a whole slew of allergies and dietary restrictions, Caitlin manages to find meals to fit her family’s food needs. But she is completely vexed by finding a gluten free pizza dough that is crunchy and chewy. Chris brings in Aran Goyoaga to share her solution to Caitlin’s pizza problem. Plus, a science lesson[...]
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  Michela is a life-long vegetarian who needs some inspiration and ideas for getting more protein into her diet. So, Chris enlists the one-and-only Hetty McKinnon to help reframe Michela’s thinking on cooking with plants.Recipes featured in the episode:From Chris, Chickpea preparation from Tuna Salad with Crispy ChickpeasFrom Hetty, Sesame tofu with broccoli, Creamy cashew udon[...]
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  Sustainability mailbag: Fried Caper and Artichoke Toasts, Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Sesame Brittle, Herb-Stuffed Flatbreads with Yogurt Sauce, Lemony Brothy Beans with Asparagus, Beet and Mushroom Miso RaguPierce's pop-up tour: https://piercespringtour.com/Aerthship collective: https://aerthship.com/
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   Recipes featured in the episode:Chocolate-Almond Fridge FudgeGluten-Free Chocolate-Tahini BrowniesOne-Pot PuttanescaMeatball Soup with Beef Stew VibesCitrus-Braised Pork with Crispy ShallotsRed Wine and Soy-Braised Short RibsSoy-Braised BrisketCoconut-and-Lemongrass-Braised Short RibsCoconut-Marinated Short Rib Kebabs with Peanut-Chile Oil
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  Chris and Sonia visit the studio to reflect on their time with Maddy. Plus, hear her try a few more things!
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  Lauren and her family love inviting people over for Shabbat dinner. But between dietary restrictions and kids, sometimes figuring out what to make feels too hard. So she often resorts to ordering in. Still, Lauren feels like there's a way for Shabbat to feel more complete with the right homemade meal.Recipes featured in this episode:From[...]
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  Our guest Maddy has never even tried a carrot. Her ultimate goal is to be able to sit down at a restaurant and find more than one option appealing, and to shed the title of "pick eater." Chris taps Executive Editor Sonia Chopra to help Maddy face her food fears.Recipes featured in this episode:From Sonia,[...]
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  Lana is a mom to a toddler and lives in a rural area, which means trips to the grocery store aren't that simple or frequent. She's looking for meals that freeze well, that feel new, and are delicious. So, we turn to two freezer geniuses: Zaynab Issa & Alex Beggs. Recipes featured in this episode: From Zaynab,[...]
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  Shilpa Uskokovic has been busy baking cakes for any occasion. Listen to hear Shilpa's top five best cake practices, and all the tools you need to successfully bake at home. Plus, she'll answer a few cake questions from the inbox. Tools & Ingredients mentioned in this episode:TherapenBaker’s JoyRecipes mentioned in this episode:Raspberry Cake With Whipped[...]
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  Whitney considers herself a beginner in the kitchen, but her dream is to host a multi-course dinner that will really wow her friends. So, Chris and Shilpa throw some really ambitious recipes her way. Will they be too much or will Whitney rise to the occasion?Recipes featured in this episode:  Char Siu Wellington, Beef Wellington with Green[...]
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  Noor Murad talks to Jesse this week about the time she almost burned down a kitchen, what it’s like teaching the hard lessons she had to be taught, and her One: Green Frittata With Burnt Eggplant & Pomegranate Salsa. Noor Murad is a chef, cookbook author and head of the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen. You can follow her on Instagram[...]
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  Chris and Shilpa weigh in on how a vegetarian mom should prepare chicken for her toddler, the only knives you actually need in the kitchen, what cuisine they'd choose for a weeknight dinner, and finally, whether frozen fish is worth cooking. | Recipes and Recs in this episode: Air Fryer Sesame-Coconut Chicken Tenders, Cheese-Cracker Crusted[...]
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  Katianna and John Hong know all about sharing the kitchen together. They’re both chefs and run their restaurant Yangban Society, which was named one of our Best New Restaurants of 2022.
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  They both love to cook, but they don't love cooking together. This Valentine's Day, we help Serena and her boyfriend navigate the kitchen as a team.Recipes featured in this episode: From Rachel, Vada Pav with Dry Coconut-Garlic Chutney, Masala Fried Chicken  and from Chris, Fresh Pepper Kung Pao Chicken, Weeknight Mapo Tofu with Ground Pork
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  Whenever Blake makes mac and cheese, it tastes like cardboard. Maggie Hoffman and Chris offer him two approaches to the dish to make sure that never happens again.Recipes featured in this episode: From Maggie, Our Favorite Mac and Cheese and from Chris, Stovetop Mac and Cheese.
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  Like many of us, Jenn is experiencing leftover fatigue. So, Kendra and Chris introduce her to the lifechanging art of nextovers.Recipes featured in this episode: From Kendra, Beer-Braised Carnitas, Buttery Tomato and Cinnamon-Spiced Rice and from Chris, Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Bacony Black Beans
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  Nico and Natalie love cooking together, but after Natalie developed a dairy intolerance cooking their favorite dishes just hasn't been the same. Chris invites vegan-chef Chrissy Tracey to help Nico and Natalie navigate the world of dairy-free.Recipes featured in this episode: From Chrissy, her Vegan Cacio e Pepe and from Chris, Chewy Date and Dark Chocolate Cookies
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  Aruna is about as prepared as any home cook could be. But after a bad experience frying, she's terrified to try again.Chris brings in Test Kitchen Coordinator Inés Anguiano to get Aruna back in the frying game!Recipes featured in this recipe:From Inés: Cardamom Cream-Filled Sugar Donuts, Lemony Glazed Cake DoughnutsFrom Chris: Doughnuts with Grapefruit Curd[...]
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  We love hearing from our listeners, but we get a lot of questions that we can't turn into full episodes. So, to answer your questions, we're going through our inbox and answering them on air. If you have a dinner emergency for us, write to us at dinnersos@bonappetit.com. Recommendations Below:For Serena:Zaynab Issa’s’ Chicken & Cabbage Salad. For Abby: Kendra[...]
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  Claire tends to spend her dinner parties in the kitchen, not with her guests. She called in search of a recipe with big make ahead potential.Recipes Featured in this Episode: From Zaynab, the Date & Soy Shortribs and from Chris, the Duck Confit.For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link.
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  Sam's kitchen is tiny, but she really wants to experiment in the kitchen, particularly with baking. Chris enlists the help of Bon Appetit's Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink to help Sam bake something beautiful in her small space. If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us at podcasts@bonappetit.com. Or leave us a[...]
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  Neha is having a dinner party on Friday. But with five guests and a set of four dietary restrictions, she's stumped by what to serve. So, Chris brings in BA Food Editor Shilpa Uskokovic to help Neha figure out what to serve besides water soup! If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us[...]
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  A construction timeline for Rose's kitchen is interfering with her Thanksgiving plans, so she's decided to turn to the grill. Our host Chris Morocco enlists one of the Test Kitchen's greatest grillers to help Rose find the perfect Thanksgiving menu.If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us at podcasts@bonappetit.com. Or leave us[...]
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  Brooke is used to hosting Thanksgiving at her mom's house in Texas. But life has brought her to Amsterdam where she's hoping to host the holiday for friends. But trying to navigate her small kitchen, the metric system and grocery options is proving to be a huge challenge. Our host Chris Morocco and a Bon[...]
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  Dinner SOS is the podcast where we answer desperate home cooks' cries for help. In every episode, food director Chris Morocco and a rotating cast of cooking experts tackle a highly specific conundrum and present two solutions. The caller will pick one, cook through it, and let us know if we successfully helped rescue dinner.[...]

A last-minute party with no menu inspiration. A kitchen with no space. A toddler who will only eat buttered pasta. Name your dinner emergency’Bon App’tit is here to help. Dinner SOS is the podcast where we answer desperate home cooks’ cries for help. In every episode, food director Chris Morocco and a rotating cast of cooking experts tackle a highly specific conundrum and present two solutions. The caller will pick one, cook through it, and let us know if we successfully helped rescue dinner. Call in with your own dinner emergencies’no problem is too big or too small! For the recipes featured in Dinner SOS and more, head to bonappetit.com or download the new Epicurious App in the iOS App Store. You can find episodes of our previous podcast, Food People, here.