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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. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters.If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Brinda starts listing them at 0:34) before starting the episode).Best Pan-Roasted PotatoesSmall red bliss, yukon gold, or other waxy potatoes, 1 1/2 to 2 inches in sizeOlive oilFlaky salt, such as MaldonHalve the potatoes and place the cut side down; halve each half again but keep these halves together.Choose a cast iron skillet large enough to accommodate the halved potatoes. Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan 1/8 inch deep in oil. Heat the oil over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Sprinkle a generous layer of salt into the oil all over the bottom of the pan, as evenly as possible in a thin layer. Place the potato halves onto the salt (keeping the pieces of second cut together so the potatoes look like just one half). Fry at medium heat (without peeking) until you are sure that the potatoes must be burning (they're not!), about 10 to 12 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes. At 10 minutes, gently turn over a potato half to see if it is nicely browned; if not, continue cooking a few more minutes.When the potatoes are nicely browned, turn the heat as low as possible and cover the pan. You will hear spattering noises as the potatoes start to steam, and they will continue to brown under cover.Cook about 20 minutes covered. The potatoes are done when a sharp knife slips into a potato easily. Serve hot. Kept covered with the heat off, they will keep for 30 minutes or more. If you are letting them stand, drain off any excess oil from the pan. They are equally good at room temperature.Is there a recipe you'd like to hear us make? Email it to us at [email protected]!Lobby Time Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

If you like this show, head over to Counterjam's show page for more episodes like this one. Singer—and profesional sauciér—Kelis reveals the best place to get fried chicken in NYC, A Tribe Called Quest's Jarobi White spins some hidden-gem tracks, and Kogi chef Roy Choi shares how a stinky bean paste ruined a high school romance.On this live taping conducted on Clubhouse, Counterjam host Peter J. Kim is joined by Japanese Breakfast, aka Michelle Zauner. They listen to a few tracks from newly released Jubilee, discuss Michelle's memoir, and debate dream ssam bites.

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If you like this show, head right on over to the Play Me a Recipe show page for more episodes; we play new recipes each Friday. 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. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters.If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Arati starts listing them at 0:52) before starting the episode.Indian Railway Omelette Sandwich4 large eggs1 tablespoon whole milk1/2 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped2 green chiles, seeded and finely chopped2 sprigs fresh cilantro, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon chile powder (you can substitute with chile flakes)1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 pinch salt, to taste1 splash vegetable oil (or ghee) for frying4 slices of white breadMix together the eggs and milk in a bowl.Add the chopped vegetables and all the spices to the bowl and stir to combine.Heat the oil/ghee over medium-high heat in a frying pan.When the oil/ghee is hot, turn the heat down and add half the omelette mixture to the pan, swirling it around so that it completely covers the surface of the pan.Cook the omelette for two minutes, until the underside is lightly browned. Flip the omelette and cook the other side for another two minutes, until browned. Take off and set aside.Now repeat the previous two steps with the other 1/2 of the omelette mixture to make the second omelette.Serve the omelettes sandwiched with white bread or pav—ideally toasted in the grease of the pan. However, if you like your toast more evenly browned and crisped, toast in a toaster. It will be just as delicious, we promise.Is there a Food52 recipe you'd like to hear us make? Email it to us at [email protected] Time Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Molly Baz (Professional Chef) and Declan Bond (Professional Eater) are on a mission to uncover the far side of 10 iconic deli sandwiches. Expect otherworldly philosophical debate, beamed-in listeners, and rigorous tests in the lab (er, kitchen). Presented by Cabot Creamery, The Sandwich Universe is coming soon to the Food52 Podcast Network. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't miss a thing.

If you like this show, head right on over to the Play Me a Recipe show page for more episodes; we play new recipes each Friday. 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. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters.If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Jenny starts listing them at 3:02) before starting the episode.Barley TofuServes 2Barley "tofu"3/4 cup (100 grams) barley flour1 3/4 cups (375 grams). water1 teaspoon kosher saltNeutral oil, for fryingChili oil8 dried red chili peppers1 tablespoon whole red Sichuan peppercorns2 teaspoons whole white peppercorns2-inch knob of ginger, peeled and minced3 stalks scallion, stemmed and minced5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1 cup neutral oilKosher salt, to tasteWhite sugar, to tasteWhite vinegar, to tasteBarley "tofu"Whisk together barley flour, water, and salt until smooth in a medium pot.Heat mixture over medium heat, whisking continuously for at least 10 minutes, until it thickens considerably and the raw flour taste is gone.Quickly transfer barley mixture to a small nonstick loaf pan or brownie pan, and place plastic wrap directly on top of the mixture.Place a flat, heavy item directly on top of the plastic wrap to flatten the mixture until it’s smooth at top. Ideally, the mixture has now been pressed into a rectangular shape that meets the edges of the pan you are using.Let rest 4 hours or more before unmolding and slicing.Remove barley tofu from pan, and slice into rectangles or squares of your choosing.Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until slick and shiny.Add barley tofu and pan fry on all sides until golden brown.Drain on paper towels, and serve with sauce(s) or garnish of your choice.Chili oilPreheat oven to 400°F.Toast chiles on a sheet tray, 1-2 minutes, until darkened but not black.Remove and let cool completely. Pulverize into powder with a spice grinder.Dry toast Sichuan peppercorn and white pepper in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.Let cool completely, and grind coarsely with a spice grinder.Combine chilies with spices, ginger, scallion, garlic in a heat-proof container.Heat oil in a small pot until it reaches 300°F.Carefully pour oil over chili mixture. It will bubble and steam immensely. Stir to combine, and let cool completely.Season with salt, sugar, and vinegar to taste.Let chili oil infuse in refrigerator overnight before serving.Is there a recipe you'd like to hear us make? Email it to us at [email protected] Time Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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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. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters (if you're in Apple Podcasts, swipe up on the episode player page—the podcast chapters will be at the bottom). If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Kristen starts listing them at 0:51) before starting the episode.Dori Sanders' No-Churn Fresh Lemon Ice CreamMakes 3 cups1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest1/4 cup (60g) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)1 cup (200g) sugar1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt1 cup (235g) heavy cream1 cup (245g) whole milkWhisk together the lemon zest and juice, the sugar, and salt in a large bowl.Whisk together the cream and milk in a measuring cup and gradually pour into the lemon and sugar mixture, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk until the sugar dissolves—you won’t hear or feel it scraping against the bottom of the bowl anymore, about 2 minutes.Pour the mixture into an 8-inch (20cm) square metal baking pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and freeze until the mixture is solid around the edges and mushy in the middle, 2 to 3 hours. Stir well, cover again with foil, and continue to freeze until completely firm, about an hour more. Once firm, scoop into chilled bowls to serve.Is there a recipe you'd like to hear us make? Tell us all about it at [email protected].

If you like this show, head right on over to the Either Side Eaters show page, where you can find more episodes.Co-hosts Jen Phanomrat and Katie Quinn discuss the history and concept of "cucina povera" (making the most from simple, seasonal ingredients); Anna Maggio's Under the Olive Tree; and how we can see hints of this "poor cooking" approach in viral food trends today. Later on, chef and VICE Counter Space's Sophia Roe joins to talk food as a tool for social change.Special thanks to our listener Leo for your question and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music.Got a Q for us? Record a voice memo and send it here for a chance to be featured!

If you like this show, head right on over to the Play Me a Recipe show page for more episodes; we play new recipes each Friday. 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. Feel free to pause and jump back if you need more time.If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Meiko starts listing them at 2:32) before starting the episode.Southern Potato Salad5 pounds Russet potatoes, cleaned, peeled, and cut to 1/2-inch cubes32 ounces (4 cups) low-sodium chicken stock2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 dried bay leaf5 hard-boiled eggs (4 peeled, diced, and chilled; 1 sliced, for garnish)2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped1 cup sweet relish1/3 cup yellow mustard2 tablespoons hot sauce1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed, plus more for garnish1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepperPaprika, for garnishThinly sliced green onion, for garnishPlace the cubed potatoes and chicken stock in a medium pot. If the potatoes aren’t fully submerged by the chicken broth, add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by an inch. Add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and the bay leaf, and cover with a lid. Turn heat to high; once boiling, remove the lid, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 13-15 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender.To test for doneness, pierce a potato with a fork; there should be slight resistance, and the potato should retain its shape. When ready, immediately transfer the potatoes to a colander and drain. Spread the potatoes out on a sheet pan to cool, and once at room temperature, transfer to the fridge.In a bowl combine the celery, relish, Miracle Whip, mustard, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed, kosher salt, and black pepper and mix the dressing until combined. Chill in the fridge.Once both the potatoes and dressing are cool, remove from the fridge. In a large bowl, add a third of the potatoes and the dressing and mix until combined. Use the back of a wooden spoon to slightly mash the potatoes. Add another third of the potatoes and dressing and fold them in. Finally, fold in the last third of the potatoes and dressing.Top with the sliced egg and green onions, then sprinkle with celery seed and lots of paprika. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.Lobby Time Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Subscribe to The Genius Recipe Tapes here.Referenced in this episode:Toni Tipton-Martin's Louisiana Barbecued Shrimp recipeToni's non-profit, The SANDE Youth ProjectToni Tipton-Martin named 2021 Julia Child Award recipient (The Julia Child Award)Genius-Hunter Extra Credit:Check out Toni's cookbooks, Jubilee and The Jemima CodeFor more recipes celebrating Black food history, check out @meikoandthedish's 38 Jubilant Recipes to Kick Off Black History MonthSpecial thanks to listeners Christina (@berrygoodfoodfdn) and Meiko (@meikoandthedish) for calling in this week.Is there a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at [email protected].

If you like this show, head over to Counterjam's show page for more episodes like this one. Singer—and profesional sauciér—Kelis reveals the best place to get fried chicken in NYC, A Tribe Called Quest's Jarobi White spins some hidden-gem tracks, and Kogi chef Roy Choi shares how a stinky bean paste ruined a high school romance.On this episode, you'll hear about the anatomy of a perfect taco, what it was like for our guests when they first encountered "Mexican" food in the U.S., and cultural stereotypes that drive comedian Felipe Esparza (check out his special on Netflix, Bad Decisions!) and Grupo Enrique Olvera chef-owner Enrique Olvera absolutely nuts. Music is by the incredible electronica-norteño ensemble Nortec Collective. Keep the party going by checking out the Counterjam playlists on Spotify.

If you like this show, head right on over to the Either Side Eaters show page, where you can find more episodes.Jen Phanomrat and Katie Quinn talk about the happiest hour, aka aperitivo, apéritif, and fika. They also talk about airplane food, ice cubes in wine, and how Apéritif author Rebekah Pebbler and Food Network TV personality Rachel Khoo craft Friday coziness affordably.Special thanks to our listeners for your questions and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music.Got a Q for us? Record a voice memo and send it here for a chance to be featured!

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. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters.If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Thalia starts listing them at 2:49) before starting the episode.Rose Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookiesmakes sixteen to twenty cookies21⁄4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda1⁄2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup (11⁄4 sticks + 1 teaspoon; 150 g) unsalted butter3⁄4 cup + 1 teaspoon (170 g) light brown sugar1⁄2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar1 large egg1 tablespoon rosewater2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup (170 g) coarsely chopped dark chocolate1⁄2 cup (70 g) chopped walnutsfleur de sel, for finishingrose petals, optionalWhisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Put the butter into a medium-size saucepan set over medium-low heat. Heat, stirring often, until melted. Pour into a large bowl then add in the sugars and whisk until combined. Whisk in the egg, followed by the rosewater and vanilla. Tip in the dry ingredients. Beat with a wooden spoon until a soft dough has just begun to form, then mix in the chocolate and walnuts. Cover and chill until firm, 30 minutes.Meanwhile, set racks in the lower and upper thirds of an oven. Preheat to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.Using a scoop or tablespoon as a measure, portion out evenly sized amounts of the dough. If you’re using a spoon, use your hands to roll them into balls. Divide between the prepared sheets, placing them a few inches apart for spreading. You should be able to fit 8 to 10 per sheet. Sprinkle with a little fleur de sel. You can set leftover dough balls aside to be baked off later, or, store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Allow to stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes before baking from frozen.Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the sheets between the upper and lower thirds of the oven halfway through, until golden, the edges crisp, but the centers still soft. Let the cookies stand on the sheets for a few minutes, before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool further, before serving.Is there a recipe you'd like to hear us make? Tell us all about it at [email protected] from WILD SWEETNESS by Thalia Ho. Copyright © 2021 by Thalia Ho. Reprinted courtesy of Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.Lobby Time Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On this episode, The Genius Recipe Tapes host Kristen Miglore goes behind the scenes with Counterjam's host Peter J. Kim. How did he know to ask A Tribe Called Quest's Jarobi White and multiplatinum icon Kelis—both musicians-turned-chefs—for their sleeper-hit NYC joints? And, what, if anything, is the Big Apple's cuisine defined by?Find more Counterjam episodes here; season 2 features guests like Broad City creator Ilana Glazer, comedian Felipe Esparza, and Top Chef favorite Mory Sacko. It's an absolute audible feast—we hope to see you there!

If you like this show, head right on over to the Either Side Eaters show page, where you can find more episodes.Who knew ketchup could be so controversial? Co-hosts Katie Quinn and Jen Phanomrat are joined by Tastemade's Frankie Celenza to discuss which foods are OK to smother in the stuff, catsup's surprising original formula (hint: no tomato), banana ketchup (!), homemade ketchup (!!), and why Heinz has remained king. You can find Frankie's Tastemade show, Struggle Meals, on most streaming platforms, or follow his kitchen adventures on Instagram at @frankiecooks.Special thanks to listeners for your questions and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music. Have a Q for us? Send us a voice memo for a chance to be featured.

If you like this show, head right on over to the Play Me a Recipe show page for more episodes; we play new recipes each Friday. 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. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters (if you're in Apple Podcasts, swipe up on the episode player page—the podcast chapters will be at the bottom). If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Molly starts listing them at 2:16) before starting the episode.Molly Baz's Cae SalServes 41 garlic clove1 lemon4 romaine heartsDairy2 large eggs2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup), plus more for servingPantry1/2 crusty baguette (about 6 ounces)2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilKosher saltCoarsely ground black pepper4 oil-packed anchovy fillets1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceMake the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Tear 1/2 of a baguette into irregular 1-inch pieces; you should end up with about 3 cups of torn bread. Toss on a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and a few good cranks of black pepper until well coated. Bake until deeply golden brown and crisp, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool.Make the dressing:*Separate the yolks and whites of 2 large eggs. Place the yolks in a large bowl (where you’ll build your dressing) and reserve the whites for another use.Finely grate 1 garlic clove and the zest of about half of a lemon into the large bowl. Squeeze in the juice of half of the lemon.Finely chop 4 anchovies, then mash them to a paste, using the side of a chef’s knife until homogeneous; add to the large bowl.Add 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and whisk everything to combine. Place a damp kitchen towel underneath the bowl to stabilize it so it doesn’t slip ’n’ slide all over the place as you whisk in the oil.Starting with a very thin stream at first, whisking constantly as you go, incorporate ½ cup of canola oil into the yolk mixture until it is thick, creamy, and pale yellow.Whisk in 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup). Taste the dressing on a leaf of romaine—it should be salty, cheesy, and lemony. Make any adjustments necessary until it tastes so good that you’d be happy eating a bowl of it alone with aside of crouts.*You are about to make mayonnaise by hand, BUT it’s not as hard as it sounds. The mustard, garlic, and anchovies that get mixed into the egg yolk will help support the emulsion. Prep the lettuce: Tear the leaves of 4 romaine hearts into 2-inch pieces and transfer them to the bowl of dressing. Squeeze the juice of half of the lemon over the romaine, season with salt, and toss the leaves to coat, avoiding incorporating any of the dressing beneath just yet.****It’s always a good idea to preseason your greens with some acid and salt so they are zippy and zingy and hold up to the dressing. The lettuce contains water, which is going to dilute the flavor of the dressing, so you’ll always need a little extra acid to combat that. Serve: Add the croutons and gently toss the lettuce with your hands until well coated. Add 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup) and toss again. Divide among plates and top with more grated Parmesan and black pepper.How did your Cae Sal turn out? We want to hear all about it—leave us a rating + review!Lobby Time Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

If you like this show, head right on over to the Either Side Eaters show page, where you can find more episodes.Filipino-Thai New Yorker Jen Phanomrat grew up with silog for breakfast; Katie Quinn's Midwestern household usually had cereal. On this episode, they discuss breakfast traditions across the world, and discover many surprising universalities. They're joined by Chef and Founder of Little Chef & Me Zoe Kelly, who shares a dunktastic idea we'll be making our new morning tradition.Special thanks to our listeners Clifton and Janet (@JustJanet69) for your questions, and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music.Have a Q for us? Send us a voice memo for a chance to be featured.

If you like this show, head right on over to the Play Me a Recipe show page for more episodes; we play new recipes each Friday. 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. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters.If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below before starting the episode (Dan starts listing them at 0:39). Mom's Portuguese RiceServes 4 to 61/4 cup olive oil3/4 pound linguiça, cut into 1/8-inch thick coins on a diagonal1 red pepper, chopped small1 large white onion, chopped small1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste1 cup long grain white rice3 cups chicken stock2 bay leavesA handful of chopped parsley1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Add 1/4 cup olive oil to a medium-sized oven safe pot or dutch oven. Over low heat, let olive oil heat up for about 5 minutes. Add linguiça coins to the pot and spread them out evenly. Cook linguiça until coins are brown and crispy on both sides, flipping the coins over half way through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove cooked linguiça from the pot and set aside on a plate.3. Your pot will have a gorgeous orange oil left in from the fried linguiça. Add the chopped pepper, chopped onion, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring until browned, about 5-7 minutes. 4. Add 1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika and stir until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. 5. Add the entire can of tomato paste and stir until everything is combined and the paste starts to caramelize, about 2-3 minutes. 6. Add 2 1/2 cups chicken stock and deglaze pan, stirring until all the crispy bits come off the pot into the mix. 7. Add 1 cup rice, 2 bay leaves and the linguiça (scrape any oil off the plate into the pan!) and stir until everything comes to a boil.8. Place the cover on to your pot and place your pot into a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes until rice is cooked through. If you check your rice needs more liquid as it cooks, add the extra ½ cup of chicken stock to pot, stir, and place back in to oven. 9. When rice is fully cooked, remove pot from oven and keep it covered, off-heat, for 5-10 minutes. This will make the rice extra creamy.10. Served topped with chopped parsley and enjoy! Bonus: If you wanted to add crispy chicken thighs to this dish, it really makes a great addition. Just start off with your chicken thighs skin down in your pot and cook them over medium until the skin releases from the pot, maybe 8-10 minutes. Flip over and cook about 5 minutes on the other side. Set thighs aside, and start your recipe at step 1, using the grease from the chicken instead of the ¼ cup of olive oil. Place the chicken thighs skin side up on top of rice before you place pot in oven and they will cook along with the rice! Is there a recipe you'd like to hear us make? Email it to us at [email protected].

If you like this show, head right on over to the Either Side Eaters show page, where you can find more episodes.New-Yorker-for-life Jen (@JenEatsLife keeps her eggs in her fridge; Katie (@QKatie), who's now in Puglia, used to but now doesn't—as per her Egg Guy's (yup) recommendation. We look at which cultures chill vs. not, what makes an egg brown or white (and orange-yolked!), if a "proper" omelet even exists, and consult very special guest, Canadian actress and comedian Julie Nolke on her breakfast feelings.Check out Julie's vids on YouTube, or follow her @julienolke on Instagram and @juliemarienolke on Twitter.Special thanks to Michelle (@Michelle_MadisonTV) for your question and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music. Send us a voice memo for a chance to be featured!

If you like this show, head right on over to the Play Me a Recipe show page for more episodes; we play new recipes each Friday. 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. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters.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. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters (if you're in Apple Podcasts, swipe up on the episode player page—the podcast chapters will be at the bottom). If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below before starting the episode.Chicken Nasi GorengServes 2 as a large main or 4 as a side2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into small, bite-sized cubes2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced8cm piece of galangal or ginger (about 40g), peeled and woody stem removed, finely chopped1 small banana shallot or 2 Thai shallots, peeled and thinly slicedHandful of green beans, chopped into small chunks2 spring onions, chopped into large chunks1⁄4 tsp ground turmeric95g jasmine or basmati rice, cooked and cooled (240g cooked weight)2 tbsp kecap manis1 1⁄2 tsp fish sauce2 tsp light soy sauceSea salt and white pepper, to tasteCoconut oil or sunflower oil, for frying2 duck or hen’s eggs1 tbsp fried shallots1⁄2 long red chili, thinly slicedKerupuk or prawn crackersSeason the chicken pieces with salt and white pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan or wok over a high heat and fry the chicken until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, add the garlic, galangal or ginger and shallots and cook over a medium-high heat until fragrant. Add the green beans, spring onions and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.Add the rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon. Ensure all the ingredients are well combined and the rice is warmed through. Return the chicken to the pan. Season with the kecap manis, fish sauce, light soy sauce and a large pinch of white pepper, and extra salt if needed.Meanwhile, fry the eggs. Place a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once shimmering, crack the eggs directly into the oil. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the whites are partially cooked. Tilt the pan and spoon the hot oil over the egg whites until they are fully cooked (I like my yolk runny, but cook yours to your liking). Season with salt.Divide the fried rice between two serving plates and garnish with the fried shallots, sliced chili and fried eggs on top. Serve with crackers.Is there a recipe you'd like to hear us make? Tell us about it at [email protected].

If you like this show, head right on over to the Either Side Eaters show page, where you can find more episodes.Why are Brits so obsessed with halloumi? Just Eats Life's Jen Phanomrat (and New Yorker for life!) and expat-in-Europe Katie Quinn look at the hella complicated history of halloumi.Some more ways to houdini cheese into your life:Cheddar Brownies recipe from Katie's newest book (!)the Masamman Halloumi Curry Jen mentionsSpecial thanks to our listeners for your questions and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music.Have a Q for us? Send us a voice memo for a chance to be featured.

On Either Side Eaters, friends and YouTubers Jen Phanomrat and Katie Quinn, separated by the Atlantic, take questions and compare notes on everything from charcuterie trends to the ultimate food lube, ketchup. It's coming so soon; follow Either Side Eaters so you don't miss out.

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. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters.If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Amanda starts listing them at 0:40) before starting the episode.Daddy's Pasta8 ounces bacon, cut in 1/4-inch slices1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1/2 cup tomato paste2 pinches red pepper flakes1 3/4 cups canned chopped tomatoes (preferably Pomi)1 pound rotelleGrated Parmesan, for servingBring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.Meanwhile, spread the bacon in a large sauté pan over medium heat; brown the bacon and render the fat. Scoop out the bacon and set aside on paper towels. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan, then add 1/4 cup olive oil to the pan and warm over medium heat.Drop in the tomato paste and add the red pepper flakes; turn the heat to low and stir just until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and turn off the heat.Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until truly al dente—you’ll be cooking it a bit more with the sauce. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.Add the pasta, bacon, and the reserved pasta water to the tomato sauce, then stir and toss over medium heat until the pasta is well coated. Season with salt if necessary, then add the 3 tablespoon olive oil, tossing well. Serve immediately, with a sprinkling of Parmesan on top of each bowlful.Have a recipe you'd like to hear us make? Email it to us at [email protected].

If you're liking this show, head to Counterjam's page to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes.Self-proclaimed fufu-head Peter J. Kim sits down with comedian Ego Nwodim and Afrobeat pioneers Femi and Made Kuti to discuss ultimate jollof, Nigerian religi-pop, and the beloved ball of cooked starch that goes by many names.

Relationships with teriyaki, sushi stereotypes, and the immigrant hustle—host Peter J. Kim looks at Japanese-American cultural identity with comedian Yumi Nagashima, rapper G Yamazawa, and producer Dan the Automator.Check out Counterjam on Spotify for bonus playlists featuring tracks from Yumi, G, Dan and so many other wonderful Japanese-American artists!If you're liking this show, head to Counterjam's page to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes.

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 out Kelis's Skillshare on the stuff.Peter is still going with his Tribe. Check out Counterjam on Spotify for bonus playlists like this one featuring evitaN, Nickodemus, and so many other wonderful artists from NYC!

Peter's Instant Ramyun “Carbonara”Follow Counterjam on Spotify for more tracks from CLARA, DANakaDAN, Omega60, and so many other wonderful Korean-American artists that we couldn't squeeze into this episode.From Food52's podcast network and hosted by MOFAD Founding Director and Pinterest Food Content Lead Peter J. Kim, Counterjam is out now! Subscribe so you don't miss a thing.

On Play Me A Recipe, hear your favorite cooks slice, stir, and sauté their way through a recipe—and you'll be right there with them, every step of the way. First up: The Splendid Table host Francis Lam makes turkey meatballs inspired by his Chinese American upbringing, teenage angst, and Pizza Hut.Subscribe here so you don’t miss out.

Play Me a Recipe is hosted by a rotating cast, including Food52 co-founder Amanda Hesser, Genius hunter Kristen Miglore, editorial lead Brinda Ayer, and senior editor Arati Menon. To kick the show off, we're passing the spatula to eight special guest-hosts so they can share the recipes that have been special to them and their families each holiday season.Subscribe here, so you don’t miss out; see (hear?) you in the kitchen.

Referenced in this episode:Whipped Hummus With Roasted Carrots & Za'atar Oil recipeDreamy-Smooth Hummus From a Kitchen Oops (Food52)Genius-Hunter Extra Credit:Everything you ever wanted to know about magical bean water, aquafabaHetty's podcast, The House SpecialsView transcriptHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it! I'm at [email protected] —Kristen

Subscribe to The Genius Recipe Tapes here. Referenced in this episode:Scrambled Red Shakshuka recipeScrambled Shakshuka Is Almost Impossible to Mess Up (Food52)Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:Sami and Tara cooking some recipes from Falastin_Kristen making this very un-mess-upable shakshuka at homeView transcriptHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it! I'm at [email protected] —Kristen

Subscribe to The Genius Recipe Tapes here. 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 | YouTube)Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:Join Carla Hall on Instagram at 11 EST daily for... recess!View transcriptHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it! I'm at [email protected] —Kristen

Subscribe to The Genius Recipe Tapes here. Referenced in this episode: Green Chile Cherry Tomato Pickle recipeThe Very Best Way to Cook Cherry Tomatoes (Food52)Priya's conversation with Yewande Komolafe (Bon Appétit)Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:Make the dahi toast from Priya's very excellent book, Indian-ishView transcriptHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it! I'm at [email protected] —Kristen

Subscribe to The Genius Recipe Tapes here. Chef and entrepreneur Whitney Wright joins host Kristen Miglore to discuss the corn butter (yes, as in butter made from corn) recipe she learned while working at Per Se, what it was like working with Ruth Reichl, and how her relationship to food has changed now that she's no longer cooking on the line.Referenced in this episode:Sweet Corn Butter recipeHow to Magically Turn Corn Into Butter (Food52)Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:The jewelry company Whitney founded to connect and empower womenCheck out Lukas Volger's corn tofu: Butter It, Tofu It, Dip It. But Don’t Boil It. (Taste)View transcriptHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it! I'm at [email protected] —Kristen

Subscribe to The Genius Recipe Tapes here. Chef and Bon Appétit associate food editor Sohla El-Waylly joins Food52 Genius columnist Kristen to talk about all things fun: ice cream floats, handmade sprinkles, and of course—fun dip. Sohla gives a peek behind the scenes of developing her utterly genius nutty, herby Ranch Fun Dip, inspired by South Asian spice blend idli podi, which has gotten Kristen and her 1-year-old eating (and loving!) more vegetables. Kristen also shares her somewhat shocking favorite ice cream float combination from childhood. Referenced in this episode:The #1 Most Fun Way to Eat More Vegetables (Food52)Ranch Fun Dip with Sohla El-Waylly (Genius Recipes | YouTube)Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:Read more about Sohla and husband Ham's shuttered diner in GQView transcriptHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it! I'm at [email protected] —Kristen

Hey Burnt Toast listeners! The Genius Recipe Tapes is a weekly show from Food52's new podcast network, featuring all the uncut gems from the Genius Recipes column and video series. On the podcast, lifelong Genius hunter Kristen Miglore speaks to the geniuses behind iconic recipes, uncovering new riffs, tips, and tricks (and all the behind-the-scenes moments that don't make it into the column or video?—those are in there too). Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss out.

Can you believe that Burnt Toast has been a podcast for three seasons, yet we’ve never done an episode on burnt toast? Well, that’s changing now. We’ll talk about the magical things that take place inside of our toasters, from today's toaster selfies to Finnish-style dunking toasts that trace their history back to the 15th century.

Things are about to get hot in here—join us for an exploration of some of the world's spiciest foods. Why is that tingly combination of heat and flavor such a temptress? (Are we addicted to danger? Do we just love sweating while eating?) From spice-infused condiments to the many chilies of Mexico, we'll get to the bottom of that “hurts so good” thrill ride once and for all.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it means different things to different people. For some, it's a time for peaceful reflection; for others, a moment to bond with family, friends, or community. And, let’s get real–for a lot of us, it’s a frenzied affair that’s eaten in such a rush, more of it ends up on our shirts than in our stomachs! This episode of Burnt Toast explores breakfast trends and traditions around the world to ask: how do you start yours?

In French, "jolie laide" means "pretty and ugly"; it's a way to describe something that is unconventionally beautiful. This homage to jolie laide foods will explore the idea that deliciousness can come where you least expect it, from misshapen fish meatballs to organ meat that only a zombie could love. Some consumers may fall for the illusion of perfection, but companies such as UglyRipe and Imperfect Produce have made a point of promoting flavor over façade. (Bruised tomatoes may not be the most slightly, but they make a great sauce!) We'll examine the notion of perfection of taste vs. perfection of image

The history of effervescence has lots of wellness-related side notes, from the ground springs of Selzen, Germany (where the bubbly liquid naturally occurs, creating a sparkling mineral water) to the time when American speakeasies served “medicinal” fizzes flavored with homeopathic tinctures, directly influencing our soft drink and cocktail culture today. We'll explore the revival of soda fountains, like Brooklyn Farmacy, which serves carbonated egg creams with live-culture kombucha. There's more, too: Bread starters bubble for long-fermented loafs, boiling pots of bone broth extract all the good flavor and well-being benefits, and craft beers cheer a food world that sparkles just a little brighter... all thanks to bubbles.

Whether it’s a food fad or a table at the trendiest restaurant in town, there are certain foods that just inspire people to line up and wait. So what makes for a culty bite? Hear stories of triumph and despair, along with tactics to bide the time while you wait to get in the door for that prized morsel. We’ll also touch on the psychology and science behind waiting in line.

Maple syrup is having a moment: in cooking, baking, and wellness culture. Michael Harlan Turkell talks to experts about the tapping process and learns more about the maple water trend, sugar shacks in Montreal, and Korean gorosoe. Plus: the joys of maple taffy and maple peeping in Japan.

Food fights have long played a role in many cultures. Why do we love them so? This episode of Burnt Toast explores the psychology of the food fight and discusses several of the most interesting ones, past and present. Every year, in late August, 50,000 people descend on the Spanish city of Buñol to paint the town red for La Tomatina, throwing thousands of pounds of ripe tomatoes at one another. There's also the so-called Battle of the Oranges held in northern Italy, where opponents re-enact Ivrea’s civilian uprising against the ruling tyrant of the 12th century, and Germany’s Gemüseschlacht or Vegetable Battle, outside of Berlin, where a salad medley is flung through the air. We'll also speak with professional baseball players on how best to prepare to launch an aerial assault.

How, exactly, you grow a gourd larger than a living room, and more importantly—why.

We speak with Bee Wilson to follow the curious, contentious history of margarine back to its first invention. Turns out, we have Napoleon III to thank.

The banana peel is so synonymous with slipperiness that we know how this joke ends right when it starts—why? And why a banana? We trace down the origins of the gag, and land in a surprising place.