Best Pantry Basics Podcasts (2025)

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BA Bake Club: One Giant Cinnamon Roll 43:54

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22d ago43:54

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We like big cinnamon buns and we cannot lie. December’s Bake Club is dedicated to the tireless efforts of Shilpa Uskokovic and her creation of a giant, gooey cinnamon roll. Not only is this recipe perfect for any festive gathering, but it also has all the nostalgia of a mall food court in the 90s. Shilpa tells Jesse about her decision to include tw…

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The Basics of Food, Pt. 1 19:02

27d ago19:02

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The Basics of Food is the podcast that takes you on a delicious journey through the essential foundations of cooking, nutrition, and culinary culture. Each episode breaks down core food principles—how ingredients work, why certain techniques make all the difference, and what truly defines great flavor. Whether you're a curious beginner, a home cook…

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The Basics of Food, Pt. 2 21:26

27d ago21:26

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The Basics of Food is the podcast that takes you on a delicious journey through the essential foundations of cooking, nutrition, and culinary culture. Each episode breaks down core food principles—how ingredients work, why certain techniques make all the difference, and what truly defines great flavor. Whether you're a curious beginner, a home cook…

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Introducing Tough Cookie: The Wally “Famous” Amos Story 45:12

2M ago45:12

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Meet Wally Amos. He founded the ubiquitous Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies in 1975, turning the brand into an overnight sensation and himself into a pop-culture fixture in the 1970s and 1980s. But there’s a darker side to Wally’s seemingly sweet story. One filled with five marriages to six women and a string of bad business decisions that led hi…

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BA Bake Club: Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookie 46:22

2M ago46:22

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Finally, Jesse, BA's resident cookie expert, treats the Bake Club to his latest creation: Chocolate Chip Cookies With Olive Oil and Sea Salt. In this episode, Jesse and Shilpa discuss how this accidentally vegan chocolate chip cookie came together. They explore the best methods to ensure the perfect chocolate distribution in the cookie and what Jes…

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WHAT DURATION OF FOOD STORAGE IS BEST FOR YOU. #foodstorage131 #foodstorage #food 10:57

2M ago10:57

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WHAT DURATION OF FOOD STORAGE IS BEST FOR YOU? A MONTH, 3 MONTHS, A YEAR OR MORE? ALL THIS AND MORE IN THIS EPISODE #foodstorage131 #foodstorage #food All this and more coming up in today's episode of the food storage 1.3.1 experience The FOOD STORAGE 1.3.1 EXPERIENCE - Your Go To Podcast on All Things Food Storage. Helping you store a year's wo…

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TOP 2 CONSIDERATIONS WHEN STARTING A FOOD STORAGE IN YOUR HOME. #foodstorage131 #foodstorage #food 12:03

2M ago12:03

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TOP 2 CONSIDERATIONS WHEN STARTING A FOOD STORAGE IN YOUR HOME. #foodstorage131 #foodstorage #food All this and more coming up in today's episode of the food storage 1.3.1 experience The FOOD STORAGE 1.3.1 EXPERIENCE - Your Go To Podcast on All Things Food Storage. Helping you store a year's worth of food for your family starting from scratch. Clic…

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IS FOOD STORAGE SCRIPTURAL - PART 2 12:31

2M ago12:31

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PART 2 - Is food storage scriptural... Isn't it hoarding and putting your trust in self and not God? All this and more coming up in today's episode of the food storage 1.3.1 experience The FOOD STORAGE 1.3.1 EXPERIENCE - Your Go To Podcast on All Things Food Storage. Helping you store a year's worth of food for your family starting from scratch. Cl…

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From Milk Street Radio: Dining Dos, Dining Don’ts 17:49

2M ago17:49

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This episode is from our friends at Milk Street Radio. Bon Appétit columnist Maggie Hennessy helps us navigate the new rules of dining out. Is it ever OK to take out your phone? What’s the best way to grab your server’s attention? And how fussy is too fussy? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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IS FOOD STORAGE SCRIPTURAL? - PART 1 14:29

2M ago14:29

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Is food storage scriptural.... isn't it written in the bible that we shouldn't worry about what we should eat or drink... Isn't it hoarding and putting your trust in self and not God? All this and more coming up in today's episode of the food storage 1.3.1 experience The FOOD STORAGE 1.3.1 EXPERIENCE - Your Go To Podcast on All Things Food Storage.…

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BENEFITS OF HAVING A FOOD STORAGE IN YOUR HOME -PART 2 13:10

2M ago13:10

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The benefits of having a Food Storage in Your Home continue on EPISODE 3 of THE FOOD STORAGE 1.3.1 EXPERIENCE PODCAST. Tune in right here below. Don't miss listening to Part 1 on THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A FOOD STORAGE IN YOUR HOME in the link below The FOOD STORAGE 1.3.1 EXPERIENCE - Your Go To Podcast on All Things Food Storage. Helping you store a…

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THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A FOOD STORAGE IN YOUR HOME - PART 1 13:26

2M ago13:26

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What are the benefits of having a Food Storage in Your Home? What is Food Storage? Why you should embark on this lifestyle. All this and much more, on EPISODE 2 of THE FOOD STORAGE 1.3.1 EXPERIENCE PODCAST. The FOOD STORAGE 1.3.1 EXPERIENCE - Your Go To Podcast on All Things Food Storage. Helping you store a year's worth of food for your family sta…

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BA Bake Club: Banana Pudding Paris-Brest 41:36

3M ago41:36

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Welcome to the FOOD STORAGE 1.3.1 EXPERIENCE 2:03

3M ago2:03

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Welcome to THE FOOD STORAGE1.3.1 EXPRIENCE. This channel shares The Simple Guide to Stocking Your Home with a Year's Worth of Food for Your Pantry Starting from Scratch. I hope you are inspired to take on this challenge so you can have peace of mind in the knowledge that the people closest to you are well taken care of nutritiously. Follow this lin…

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BA Bake Club: Peach-Blueberry Crumb Pie 44:19

4M ago44:19

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We'll say it: late summer is peak pie season. And August's Bake Club recipe - for Shilpa's cardamom-laced Peach-Blueberry Crumb Pie - provides an excellent reason to turn your oven on and crank up the AC. In this episode, Shilpa and Jesse commiserate about how frustrating pie crust seemed (at least until Shilpa developed her Actually Perfect Pie Cr…

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BA Bake Club: Live at the Bell House 22:53

4M ago22:53

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In this bonus episode of BA Bake Club, Jesse and Shilpa take the stage live at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY to introduce a new audience to the club. They cover the rules of Bake Club and give a sample of the kinds of questions they answer on the podcast - plus share some baking horror stories of their own! Join us on Substack! Listen to the other…

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BA Bake Club: No-Knead Cheddar-Jalapeño Loaf 30:07

5M ago30:07

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For July's bake, you all brought out your dutch ovens to make Jesse's crusty-yet-tender Cheddar Jalepeño loaf. On this episode, Shilpa and Jesse break down the process of making this same-day, no-knead bread and answer listener questions about overnight proofing, filling options, and more! Join our new Substack chat! Watch Jesse demonstrate the str…

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BA Bake Club: Hummingbird Cake 41:19

6M ago41:19

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June's bake, the delightfully tropical Hummingbird Cake, was the first Bake Club layer cake, and our listeners had questions! Jesse and Shilpa dig in to this iconic Southern cake and explain the differences between our recipe and the classic. Plus, they're joined by Great British Bake Off S1 winner Edd Kimber to answer a listener question and talk …

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I Need Recipes for Vacation, Friday Night, and More 41:35

7M ago41:35

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In this episode, Chris and Amiel Stanek answer a mix of questions from our inbox, about cooking in an AirBnb, Castelvetrano olives, what to do with a surplus of nuts, and more. Recipes & Links: Chris Morocco's Extremely Extra Travel Coffee Kit Sizzling Turmeric-Dill Fish Tacos Date-Almond Party Snack Kale Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette Aromatic Rice …

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BA Bake Club: Coffee Cake Scones 42:37

7M ago42:37

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Put on the kettle, grab your finest Earl Grey, and join Jesse & Shilpa to discuss their recipe for Coffee Cake Scones. They'll discuss the recipe development process (and the existential journey it took them on), answer questions from bake clubbers, and introduce listeners to New Orleans-based recipe developer and pastry chef Bronwen Wyatt... who A…

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I Need to Up My Salad Game (rerun) 31:40

7M ago31:40

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Shivani LOVES salad. But by Friday, the lettuce she bought on Monday is just... sad. To help Shivani get a fresh, crisp salad on the table every night, Chris calls on Jess Damuck, the cookbook author behind Salad Freak and Health Nut. The key? Rethinking what a salad can be. Recipes & Links: Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Lime, and Mint Watermelon Salad wi…

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I Need a Dinner Party Menu 36:18

7M ago36:18

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We get messages in our inbox ALL the time from listeners who have planned dinner parties, picnics, and other gatherings... but want our advice on what to serve. So this week, Chris is joined by hostess-with-the-mostess Kendra Vaculin to tackle a bevy of listener questions and menu-plan for strawberry-picking lunches, murder mystery dinner parties, …

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I Need Leafy Greens 34:54

8M ago34:54

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Natalie and her husband are capable, adventurous cooks, but they can't seem to get leafy greens on the menu outside of a salad. So Chris and Kendra Vaculin team up to sell Natalie on their favorite greens and techniques. Recipes & Links: Lemony Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Dill Salmon Rice Bowl with Green Curry Creamed Spinach Mostly Chard Tiny…

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BA Bake Club: Millionaire's Shortbread 38:32

8M ago38:32

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Join Jesse and Shilpa to dive into each layer of Jesse's decadent, pantry-friendly Millionaire's Shortbread and answer questions from bake clubbers. Starting with the key differences that make this shortbread extra-toasty and tender, this episode travels through Jesse's caramel-studded past and obsession with the perfect, aesthetic slice. Recipes &…

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Is Spring Produce Actually Good? 39:53

8M ago39:53

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Spring has sprung, but Chris isn’t sure spring produce is actually worth the hype. So noted asparagus enthusiast Shilpa Uskokovic joins him to gush about the joys of the season. They’ll also answer listener questions about ramps, managing the first few weeks of CSA season, and more. Recipes & Links: Crispy Miso-Butter Fish With Asparagus Grilled As…

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I Need a Weeknight-Friendly Pantry (rerun) 31:24

8M ago31:24

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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 to help her stock her pantry and get her out of her weeknight rut. Recipes featured in the episode: Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta Creamy Tahini and Harissa Beef Hummus Bowls with Merguez-Spi…

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I Need Matzo Ball Soup 34:20

9M ago34:20

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Janae has been struggling to make the perfect matzo balls for 6 Passovers now. What's worse, even though everything else on Janae's seder table is delicious, her mother-in-law won't let her forget her matzo ball fails. So Janae turns to Chris & Kate Kassin for help making tender, fluffy dumplings that won't fall apart in her soup. Recipes & Links: …

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BA Bake Club: Pistachio Bundt Cake 40:26

9M ago40:26

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Pistachios are Having A Moment. And Shilpa LOVES cake. Enter: the tender, flavorful Pistachio Bundt Cake. Jesse and Shilpa break down why this blender cake (and other nut-based cakes) work and address listener questions, including the one on everyone's mind this month: how to properly grease a bundt pan so your cake comes out in one piece, every ti…

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I Need Elevated Weeknight Meals (Rerun) 30:19

9M ago30:19

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Cait often devotes her weekends to involved kitchen projects that yield restaurant-quality results. But she's looking to bring that feeling into her weeknights, when time is harder to come by. Chris enlists Kendra Vaculin's help to give Cait's weeknight cooking that chefy quality she's been missing. Recipes & Links: Meatball Soup with Beef Stew Vib…

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I Need Plant-Based Protein 27:39

9M ago27:39

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George has heard that quinoa is a high-protein superfood, but he's never been able to cook it right. Chris and Shilpa step up to help answer the question behind his SOS. See, while quinoa is higher-protein than other grains, there are better options when it comes to plant-based protein. So Chris and Shilpa try to get George on board with lentils an…

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Back to Basics: The Cooking Mindset 43:17

10M ago43:17

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Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. In this final installment, Chris and Shilpa talk about the intangibles of cooking— how to get into the right mindset, manage your time efficiently, and course correct…

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Back to Basics: Mastering Sauces 38:28

10M ago38:28

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Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Today, Chris and sauce king Jesse Szewczyk stir up a discussion on the wide world of sauces, dressings, glazes, and more. They dive in to aromatics, making the case f…

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Back to Basics: The Perfect Pot of Rice (Or Any Other Grain You Can Think Of) 36:45

10M ago36:45

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Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Why is making stovetop rice so dang hard?! Today, Chris and Kendra Vaculin address the world of grains, including how to make the perfect pot of rice and why the pack…

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Back to Basics: Conquer Protein 34:10

10M ago34:10

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Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Animal proteins can be the most expensive part of your dish, and that's a lot of pressure. So today, Chris and Amiel Stanek are here to make perfection attainable, fr…

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Back to Basics: Get Your Head (and Kitchen) in the Game 41:25

10M ago41:25

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Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Today, Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic break down how to really read a recipe — and what some common recipe language means. Then, they'll talk about the basic equipment th…

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BA Bake Club: Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake 36:09

10M ago36:09

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Join Shilpa and Jesse as they dig into Shilpa's Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake—a delicious, shockingly easy, and decadent bake. They'll discuss the ins and outs of ingredient choices and the recipe development process, plus end with an Ask a Baker segment all about the perfect chocolate chip cookie. You can find instructions for joining the Club at bon…

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From This Is TASTE: Baking Is Like Karaoke with Abi Balingit 35:47

10M ago35:47

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This episode is from our friends at This Is TASTE. Abi Balingit is the author of Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed, a delightful cookbook full of maximalist personality and transfixing sweets, like the adobo chocolate chip cookie. She’s a singular force in the NYC baking scene, and it’s so fun to have her on the show today to talk about wh…

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I Need Fast, Filling Lunches 31:47

10M ago31:47

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Karen's plan to stay on budget while she's in grad school depends on cooking for herself, especially for lunch — but her dorm kitchen's fire alarm is VERY easy to set off. So Chris & Jesse help her with strategies for no-cook lunches... including leveraging her rice cooker. Recipes Mentioned: One-Pot Salmon and Shiitake Rice Rice Cooker Risotto Chi…

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Cooking for One 39:01

11M ago39:01

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It may be Valentine's Day, but this year, Chris, Jesse, and Kendra are turning their attention to the gentle art of cooking for yourself and only yourself. They'll tackle listener questions about stocking your fridge for one and gathering up the motivation to feed yourself day after day - and share how they eat when their partners or kids are out o…

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BA Bake Club: Incredibly Good Homemade Pizza 37:51

11M ago37:51

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Shilpa and Jesse are hosting a pizza party — an Incredibly Good Cheese Pizza party, that is. Join the Bake Club co-hosts as they nerd out about breadmaking, reveal Jesse's secret pizzaiolo past, and gab with BA Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink, this recipe's #1 fan. You can find instructions for joining the club at bonappetit.com/bakeclub - and of c…

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I Need Meal Prep That's Not Boring (Rerun) 26:33

11M ago26:33

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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: Beer-Braised Carnitas Buttery Tomato and Cinnamon-Spiced Rice Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Bacony Black Beans Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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What Should I Cook This Winter? 42:00

11M ago42:00

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The weather is cold and the produce selection in the grocery store is smaller, but that's no reason to despair! Chris, Jesse, and Shilpa have the recipe for winter cooking optimism—and the answers to listener questions about homemade broth, frozen veggies, and more. Recipes Featured: Incredibly Good Cheese Pizza Rice Cooker Risotto Chicken Thighs w…

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I Need to Fill My Freezer 33:49

11M ago33:49

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Mara is expecting her first child, and she wants to plan ahead, stocking her freezer with nourishing, delicious meals that she and her partner can enjoy in the first few weeks of life with their little one. So Chris taps Hana Asbrink, one of the brains behind Bon Appetit's column The Fourth Trimester, to help Mara fill the freezer before the baby a…

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BA Bake Club: Chocolate Olive Oil Cake 34:38

12M ago34:38

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Do you want to level up your baking skills? Then join expert Test Kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk in the BA Bake Club - a community of confident, curious bakers who find just as much joy in the process of baking as the final results. Every month, Shilpa and Jesse will be walking through the Bake Club recipe, answering listener q…

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I Need Breakfast Casserole (Rerun) 30:27

1y ago30:27

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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 Plus: Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Learn a…

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I Need A Delicious Christmas Morning 36:28

1y ago36:28

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Brad has a vision of a Christmas morning with kids opening presents and adults sipping coffee and enjoying a delicious panettone, the Italian holiday sweet bread. But as he's learned over 3 years of fallen loaves, panettone is not an easy product to bake. So Chris calls on Roy Shvartzapel, who's dedicated the better part of the last 20 years to lea…

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How to Holiday Eat, Drink, and Bake 35:08

1y ago35:08

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Chris, Kendra, and Jesse gather round to answer questions about all things holiday dining, "Crimbo Limbo," and whether this is the year that cookies will finally break Jesse. Recipes featured: Apple-Cranberry Tarte Tatin Actually Perfect Pie Crust Chocolate Mousse for a Party Peppermint Bark Cookies Pomegranate-Glazed Shortbread Wedges Pistacharoos…

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BA Bake Club: Caramel Apple Monkey Bread 38:58

1y ago38:58

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Do you want to level up your baking skills? Then join expert Test Kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk in the BA Bake Club - a community of confident, curious bakers who find just as much joy in the process of baking as the final results. Every month on the podcast, Shilpa and Jesse will be walking through the Bake Club recipe, answe…

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Thanksgiving Help - Part Two 47:05

1y ago47:05

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Chris, Kendra and Shilpa open the Thanksgiving SOS hotline once more to take listener calls on Thanksgiving abroad, incorporating cheese into every part of the meal, baking in someone else's kitchen, and the wildest take on a Thanksgiving dinner we've ever heard. Recipes Featured: Loaded Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Shal…

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Thanksgiving Help - Part One 45:25

1y ago45:25

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It's time for a Dinner SOS annual tradition: the Thanksgiving SOS hotline! Chris, Kendra and Shilpa hop on the line to take listener calls on vegan mains, the perfect pie crust, how to pare back a traditional feast, and more! Recipes Featured: Garlic Bread Biscuits Miso-Glazed Carrots with Scallion Gremolata Make-Ahead Gravy Actually Perfect Pie Cr…