The One Recipe

Einat Admony talks to Jesse this week about how a “nightmare of a childhood” turned into a passion for cooking, tricks she’s learned to feed her kids vegetables, and her (kid-friendly!) one recipe: Red Velvet Gnocchi. Einat Admony is a chef, cookbook author, and comedian. You can follow her on Instagram @chefeinat.If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Chef Will Coleman and Jesse sit down this week to reflect on Will’s career and his inspirations. Then, Will goes deep on his one recipe: Brown Butter Mushroom Udon Noodles. Bursting with flavor, these easy-to-make noodles do not disappoint. Will Coleman is a chef, TV personality, and food writer. You can follow him on Instagram @chefwillcoleman.If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Hrishikesh Hirway talks to Jesse this week about how he turned a baking fiasco into a podcast with Samin Nosrat, what it’s like having a food scientist for a dad, and his one recipe for Chole, or what you might recognize as chana masala or simply spiced chickpeas. Hrishikesh Hirway is a musician, producer, and the host of several podcasts, including Song Exploder and Home Cooking. You can follow him on Instagram @hrishihirway or check out his music on YouTube @oneamradio.If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Yia Vang joins Jesse this week to talk about the ethos of Hmong cuisine, childhood evenings spent fishing with his dad, and his One: Whole Roasted Fish Wrapped In Banana Leaves. Yia Vang is a chef, video host, and the owner of Vinai and Union Hmong Kitchen, in Minneapolis. You can follow him on Instagram @yiavang70.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Pati Jinich might not be the world’s best driver… but she is one of its most enthusiastic. She talks to Jesse about why you shouldn’t be afraid to change careers, what gives her her cooking edge, and her One: Fideo Seco A Los Tres Chiles. Pati Jinich is a James Beard Award-winning television host and cookbook author. You can follow her on Instagram @patijinich.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Andrea Nguyen sits down with Jesse this week to talk about learning to cook as a child in Vietnam, and the dish she has been perfecting ever since: Vietnamese dipping sauce, Nuoc Cham. Andrea Nguyen is an award-winning cookbook author, podcast host, and freelance writer. You can follow her on Instagram @andreanguyen88 and keep up with her blog at Vietworldkitchen.comHelp support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

George McCalman joins Jesse this week to talk about how he became a designer, why he doesn’t really care for recipes, and his One: Fried Jacks. George McCalman is an author, designer, and the founder of McCalman.Co. His latest book is Illustrated Black History. You can follow him on Instagram @mccalmanco. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Soleil Ho joins Jesse this week to talk about some of their favorite writers, why being an outsider in food media makes them better at their job, and their One: Scallion Oil, Mở Hành that they like to drizzle on, well, everything! Soleil Ho is the San Francisco Chronicle’s restaurant critic, as well as the host of the podcast Extra Spicy. You can follow them on Instagram @soleil_ho and on Twitter @hooleil.Broadcast dates for this episode:August 9, 2022 (originally aired)December 27, 2022 (rebroadcast)Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

We’re celebrating our first-ever Holiday special this week. To kick things off, we talk about the marathon that is the Feast of the Seven Fishes with Carla Lalli Music, author of That Sounds So Good. She walks us through all of her courses and leaves us with her One recipe: The Lalli Family’s Spaghetti and Clams. Then, NYT food writer Eric Kim talks to us about his Nigella Lawson-influenced Christmas dinner spread and his One: Judy’s Empanadas. He’s the author of Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home. After, Chef Tanya Holland brings us her Cali-Style soul food from her new book, California Soul, and her One: Mini Hoecakes with Crème Fraîche and Caviar. And lastly, food and culture writer and senior reporter at Eater, Bettina Makalintal, talks about hosting festive gatherings, balancing social media perfection and a recipe that's even better with family and friends, her One: Lumpia.

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 @noorishbynoor.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Claudia Fleming talks to Jesse this week about being a sports fanatic, her triumphant twenty-one-year return to writing cookbooks, and her One: Peach & Raspberry Crostata. Claudia Fleming is a pastry chef, restaurateur, and the author of two cookbooks: the 2001 cult classic, The Last Course, and her newest, Delectable: Sweet & Savory Baking. You can follow Claudia on Instagram @chefclaudiafleming.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Sisters Sarah and Kaitlin Leung join Jesse this week. They own up to the fact that they are major plant nerds, reflect on the importance of cooking with–and learning from–your family, and give their One: Shortcut Dan-Dan Noodles. Sarah and Kaitlin Leung are one half of the team behind the blog, and eponymous cookbook, The Woks of Life. You can follow them on Instagram @thewoksoflife.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

J. Kenji López-Alt joins Jesse this week to discuss his life-long love of Mr. Wizard, food science, and the steps he took to perfect his One: Hard-Boiled Eggs. J. Kenji López-Alt is a chef, cookbook author, video host and food-writer. For more scientifically-minded recipes and content, you can follow him on Instagram @kenjilopezalt or check out his YouTube channel @jkenjilopezalt.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Khushbu Shah joins Jesse this week to talk about her upcoming and long-awaited cookbook, how traveling all over the country has changed her tastes, and her tummy-settling One: Yogurt Rice. Khushbu Shah is the Restaurant Editor at Food & Wine Magazine, a food writer, and traveler extraordinaire. You can follow her on Instagram or Twitter @khushandoj. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

We’re getting two recipes in one this week with Nicole A. Taylor. She talks to Jesse about how she landed the deal for her one-of-a-kind cookbook, why we shouldn’t be so quick to write off dried herbs, and her One: Sweet Potato Hash covered in a seasoning that’s worth its weight in gold. Nicole A. Taylor is food writer, producer, and the author of Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations. You can follow her on Instagram or Twitter @foodculturist.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Paola Velez joins Jesse this week to talk about why she’s really fun at karaoke parties, how meeting her husband brought her to baking, and her oh-so-comforting One: Chocolate Chip Cookies. Paola Velez is a chef, editorial producer at Food & Wine and co-founder of Bakers Against Racism. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @smallorchids.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Subscribe Free: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSS | iHeartRadio | TuneInNik Sharma’s got you covered this fall with his One. He talks to Jesse about how what started off as a kitchen remodel turned into an entire house remodel, his and his father’s love of photography, and his One: Manchow Soup. Nik Sharma is a food writer, cookbook author and recipe developer. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @abrowntable.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Melissa Clark joins Jesse this week to talk about her decades-long, 40+ cookbooks career, the joy of a sheet-pan dinner, and her One: Roasted Cauliflower & Potatoes With Harissa, Yogurt & Toasted Almonds. Melissa Clark is a food writer, cookbook author, and New York Times columnist. You can follow her on Twitter @melissaclark or Instagram @clarkbar.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Chocolate and marshmallow: Can you name a more iconic duo? (Sorry graham cracker.) This week, Jessie Sheehan joins Jesse Sparks (try not to get confused) to dote on her new pet, celebrate her insatiable sweet tooth, and bless us with her delicious but oh-so-simple One: Devil’s Food Snacking Cake. Jessie Sheehan is a cookbook author, recipe developer and baker extraordinaire. You can follow her on TikTok or Instagram @jessiesheehanbakes.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Not sure what to cook in your camper van–or maybe just in your regular kitchen–this week? Ali Slagle’s got you covered. She talks to Jesse about her new cookbook, I Dream of Dinner (So You Don’t Have To), her six-month road trip across the United States, and her One: Soup Mix Stracciatella. Ali Slagle is a recipe developer, New York Times contributor, and cookbook author. You can follow her on Instagram @itsalislagle.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

We’re back for season 2 of The One Recipe! And kicking off this season is two times James Beard award-winning author and baker, Kristina Cho. Kristina talks to Jesse about what was (probably) the best day of her life (so far), Chinese baking, and her One: Cocktail Buns (Gai Mei Bao). Kristina Cho is a photographer, recipe developer, and the author of Mooncakes and Milkbread–the first book (in English) to explore the world of Chinese bakeries. You can follow her on Instagram @eatchofood or on her blog eatchofood.comHelp support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Natasha Pickowicz lays down the law on apple tarts this week. She tells Jesse what it’s like running pop-ups all over New York City, raises some somewhat controversial opinions about pie, fruit, and baking spices, then talks us through her One: A Crispy Apple Tart. Check out the recipe from our archives: a classic tart from a classic chef, Daniel Boulud. Natasha Pickowicz is a New York City-based pastry chef and writer. If you want to check out some of her absolutely stunning desserts or just see what she’s up to, you can follow her on Instagram @natashapickowicz.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Chetna Makan joins producer Sally Swift this week to talk about baking in India (or the lack thereof), how she went from being a fashion designer to a Great British Bakeoff contender, and her One: Masala Pastry. Chetna Makan is an author, recipe developer, and YouTube video host. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @chetnamakan.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Sohla El-Waylly hangs out with Jesse this week to talk about the time her fried chicken made Jesse’s dad cry, why getting lost in Europe worked out really well for her, and her One: a Spanish Tortilla that has absolutely nothing to do with tortillas and everything to do with potatoes, olive oil, and tapas. Sohla El-Waylly is a chef, recipe developer, video host and (soon-to-be) cookbook author. You can follow her on Instagram @sohlae.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Grains genius Roxanna Jullapat talks to producer Sally Swift this week from deep inside the supply closet of her LA café, Friends & Family. She shares some confusion she had at a young age about her family tree, the inspiration behind her cookbook, Mother Grains, and her One: A Baked Buckwheat Pancake with Berry Compote. Roxana Jullapat is a baker, restaurant owner, and cookbook author. You can follow her on Instagram or Twitter @roxanajullapatHelp support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Matt Rodbard joins Jesse this week to wax nostalgic about his past at MTV, explain how an Egg McMuffin machine kickstarted his career as a food writer, and to lovingly share his One: Technically-Not-Barbecue Oven Ribs. Matt Rodbard is a writer, editor and co-host of the TASTE Podcast. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @mattrodbard.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Subscribe Free: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSS | iHeartRadio | TuneInJesse is joined by Andy Baraghani this week to celebrate Andy’s new cookbook, learn what to look for when buying Basmati rice, and carefully explain the steps of his One: Chelo Ba Tahdig aka Steamed Persian Rice with Tahdig. Andy Baraghani is a recipe developer and the author of The Cook You Want to Be. You can follow him on Instagram @andybaraghni. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Priya Krishna joins Jesse this week to show off her musical abilities, rave about some of her favorite food writers, and divulge her One: Tejal Rao’s massolu, AKA roasted vegetables with coconut, chili and garlic. (Yes, it really is that easy.) Priya Krishna is a New York Times food reporter and cookbook author. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @priyakrishna.Help support The One Recipe and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Chef Sheldon Simeon joins producer Sally Swift this week to talk about his family’s love of food, why his ‘hole in the wall’ restaurant is everything he’s ever wanted, and the history behind his drool-worthy One: Mochiko Fried Chicken. Sheldon Simeon is an adoring father, former Top Chef contestant, and the author of Cook Real Hawai’i. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @chefwonder.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Certified drinks expert John deBary joins Jesse this week to talk about his accidental foray into the world of craft-cocktails, the perseverance required to snag a first date with his now-husband, and his One: A bourbon-and-blueberry-focused cocktail named The Stonewall Baby. John deBary is the author of Drink What You Want: The Subjective Guide to Making Objectively Delicious Cocktails. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @jnd3001.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Hetty McKinnon takes a trip down memory lane with producer Sally Swift this week. She talks about her past as a salad peddler, delivering them by bike all over Sydney, Australia, a shock she experienced when she visited Hong Kong for the first time as an adult, and her One: tomato macaroni soup with scrambled egg. Hetty McKinnon is a frequent contributor to New York Times Cooking, Bon Appétit and Epicurious. She’s also the author of several cookbooks, including To Asia, With Love. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @hettymckinnon.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today

This week, we're sharing a trailer for Borderline Salty, a new weekly call-in food podcast from Pineapple Street Studios, hosted by two of our friends, Carla Lalli Music, and Rick Martinez. They'll share their latest ingredient obsessions, give you their hot takes on the latest food trends, and bring you their kitchen nightmare stories. Whether you’re still finding your way in the kitchen or have been cooking for years, this show has something for everyone. New episodes come out weekly — wherever you get your podcasts.

This week, producer Sally Swift talks to Joe Yonan about the perils of cicada season, the joy of midnight carrot-picking, and his One: a parsley-garlic dressing that’s good enough to drink. Joe Yonan is the Food and Dining editor of The Washington Post, and the author of several cookbooks, including Cool Beans: The Ultimate Guide to Cooking with the World’s Most Versatile Plant-Based Protein. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @joeyonan.We want to hear what you think about The One Recipe! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: theonerecipe.org/survey Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

This week, Eric See and Jesse talk about the surprising demand for New Mexican food in New York City and why his James Beard nomination wasn't exactly what he expected it to be. Then, Eric opens up his family vault of secret recipes to share his One: a New Mexican Style Red Chile sauce that, he says, you can put on pretty much anything. Eric See is the chef and owner of Ursula, in Brooklyn, a 2022 James Beard Best New Restaurant Finalist. You can follow him on Instagram @erictheawkwardscone.We want to hear what you think about The One Recipe! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: theonerecipe.org/surveyHelp support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today

This week we’re talking to Leanne Brown about the joy of cooking for yourself, what makes a good fantasy novel, and her One, a spicy, umami pantry pasta. Leanne is the author of four cookbooks, including Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4 a day, and Good Enough: A Cookbook: Embracing the Joys of Imperfection and Practicing Self Care In the Kitchen. You can follow her on Instagram @leanneebrown or on Twitter @leelb.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount todayWe want to hear what you think about The One Recipe! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: theonerecipe.org/survey

This week, Host Jesse Sparks talks to Bettina Makalintal about bike love, thriller novels, and her One, a recipe for Crispy Glazed Tofu. Bettina is a food and culture writer, and currently a Senior Reporter at Eater. You can find her recipe on Instagram @the.one.recipe or at theonerecipe.org. You can find more from Bettina on home cooking on Twitter and TikTok @bettinamak, and on Instagram @crispyegg420Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount todayWe want to hear what you think about The One Recipe! You can help us out by filling out a short audience survey: theonerecipe.org/survey

Senior Editor at Eater, Jesse Sparks, talks to chefs and cooks from all over the world about their one go-to recipe and the story behind it. The team at APM Studios’ The Splendid Table proudly presents The One Recipe which premieres March 8!