Best Soleil Ho Podcasts (2025)

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Best of A Super Smiley Adventure - Encore Presentation: Episode 39 A Heart to Heart with Big Screen Tough Guy, Michael Madsen - About his Lo 23:33

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Award winning Actor and Film Star, Michael Madsen, talks about portraying the spectrum from villains to heroes in films including Kill Bill, Thelma and Louise and The Humane Society of the United States Genesis Award winner, Free Willy - and, he shares his real life adventure of rescuing a wild dog from a Romanian forest while filming, then bringin…

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79: Matteo Lane’s Recipe for Pasta alla Carbonara 15:36

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Comedian and newly minted cookbook author, Matteo Lane talks colors and numbers that fill his mind thanks to his synesthesia, cooking in Milan with the Carbo Gang, and his ONE recipe that would make any bisnonna proud: Pasta alla Carbonara. Matteo is the author of Your Pasta Sucks, A Cookbook. You can follow him on Instagram and TikTok @matteolane.…

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78: Nini Nguyen’s Recipe for Sticky Fried Shrimp Bánh Mì 14:12

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77: Hetal Vasavada's recipe for Tender Coconut Cream Pie 12:54

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Brilliant flavors and stunning ingredients are staples of cookbook author Hetal Vasavada’s cooking and baking. That’s doubly true for the always-colorful recipes on her blog, Milk and Cardamom, and her One: Tender Coconut Cream Pie. Hetal is the author of Desi Bakes. You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok @milkandcardamom. Check us out on Insta…

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76: Carolina Gelen’s “One” a Recipe for “Think Cabbage Roll in a Casserole” 14:45

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New York Times bestselling author Carolina Gelen is in the house this week to talk about her obsession with the American chip aisle, her commitment to developing approachable recipes that can turn any cook at any skill level into a kitchen conqueror, and her One: Think Cabbage Roll in a Casserole. Carolina is the author of Pass The Plate: 100 Delic…

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75: Bento Box Queen Sulhee Jessica Woo’s Recipe for Hearty Homestyle Chili 11:51

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Lunchtime content creator Sulhee Jessica Woo joins us this week to talk about the boundless creativity in her favorite kind of meal, a Bento Box, making videos with her daughters’ cameos, their love of spicy food, and her One: Hearty Homestyle Chili. Jessica, a.k.a. The Bento Box Queen, is the author of the new cookbook Let’s Make Some Lunch. You c…

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74: Christina Tosi’s Recipe for Brown Sugar Wafers 14:10

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Milk Bar's very own Christina Tosi joins us this week to talk about her childhood spent throwing down at UNO over milk and fresh cookies, the sweet memories of growing up in a family of passionate bakers, and the One Recipe that kickstarted Bake Club: Brown Sugar Wafers. Christina is the CEO of Milk Bar, the host of Netflix's Bake Squad, and the au…

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73: Owen Han's Recipe for Lamb Stuffed Pitas with Yogurt Tahini Sauce 13:20

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The Sandwich Man himself, Owen Han, joins us this week to talk about learning to cook under the Tuscan sun, facetiming his Nonna for cooking inspo, and how he grew to love creating globally inspired sandwiches that always manage to taste like home — like his One, Lamb-Stuffed Pitas with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce. Owen is an LA-based TikTok creator and th…

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72: Justine Doiron’s Recipe for Brown Butter Tahini Sauce on Any Noodle 14:01

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Justine Doiron has entered the chat to talk about her first gig at The St. Louis Zoo, the birth of Justine Snacks, and the chemistry behind browning butter for her One: Brown Butter Tahini on Any Noodle. Justine is a Brooklyn-based content creator, a recipe developer, and the author of Justine Cooks: A Cookbook: Recipes (Mostly Plants) for Finding …

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We're Back! Check Out Our Season 5 Trailer 2:05

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WE'RE BACK with The One Recipe!!! Check out our brand new batch of episodes starting January 28 dedicated to THE ONE recipe you can't live without. The one dish that always hits and wins over any crowd. Join host Jesse Sparks, senior editor at @Eater, as he talks with a star-studded lineup of chefs and gifted cooks from all over the world about the…

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Best of A Super Smiley Adventure - Encore Presentation: Episode 141 Secrets of Cavalia, the Cirque de Soleil Horse Ballet, with Cavalia Ho 39:25

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Imagine horses dancing, performing, completely relaxed, a horse ballet with human aerialists, to a world-class level. Cavalia is the world renowned equestrian ballet created with Cirque de Soleil. The horses are free, loose, dancing choreography to live orchestral music in surreal beauty. Meet Fairland Ferguson, a Cavalia performer moving as one wi…

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Best of A Super Smiley Adventure - Encore Presentation: A Super Smiley Adventure - Episode 53 Academy Award Winner, An Actor and a Gentlema 27:07

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Louis Gossett Jr. is a true light in the world. From his Academy Award for an Officer and a Gentlemen, to acclaimed television series like Boardwalk Empire and Touched by an Angel, and a Lifetime Achievement Award, this angel on earth lives a higher purpose to feed the homeless, help kids, 'Eracism,' and love his dogs! Questions or Comments? Send t…

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14: Chef Adrienne Cheatham’s Recipe for Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Bacon-Miso Sauce 13:47

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Adrienne Cheatham and Jesse get into it this week to talk about their mutual love of Barbara Streisand, the scientific reasoning behind her preference for microwaved sweet-potatoes, and her mouth-watering One: sweet potato gnocchi with bacon-miso sauce. Adrienne Cheatham is a chef, cookbook author, and the founder of the Sunday Best pop-up series i…

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13: Francis Lam’s Recipe for Linguine With Clams 9:23

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Francis Lam has invited himself onto The One Recipe, and we’re so glad he did! This week, he tells Jesse about what it felt like the first time his writing was published, why it’s nice to not be beholden to tradition, and his One: Linguine with clams (and parsley, if you’re up for it.) Francis Lam is a journalist, the editor-in-chief at Clarkson Po…

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11: Anna Stockwell’s Recipe for Slow-Roasted Salmon 10:54

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Anna Stockwell gushes to Jesse about her unusual cats, her lifelong love affair with dinner parties, and her One: a slow-roasted side of salmon that will wow your guests with surprisingly little effort. Anna Stockwell is a recipe developer, food stylist, and the author of For the Table: Easy, Adaptable, Crowd-Pleasing Recipes. You can follow her on…

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10: Stephen Satterfield and the Art of Toast 13:02

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This week, Stephen Satterfield talks to Jesse about why it’s important to know what you like, for instance, room temperature butter, which brings us to his One: Toast. Stephen Satterfield is the host of Netflix’s critically acclaimed docuseries High on the Hog, as well as the founder of Whetstone Magazine and Whetstone Radio Collective. You can fol…

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9: Klancy Miller’s Recipe for Parisian Chestnut Mini Cakes 11:45

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This week, Klancy Miller talks to Jesse about her secret sleuthing tendencies, her family’s love for one very special dessert, and her One: Parisian Chestnut Mini-Cakes that are easy to make and even easier to eat. Klancy Miller is the author of Cooking Solo: The Fun of Cooking for Yourself, and the founder of For the Culture: A magazine celebratin…

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49: Were You Raised By Wolves? Hosts, Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton, talk Cranberry Upside-Down Cake 13:12

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Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton talk to Jesse this week about their very different approaches to cooking, why it is Christmas all year long (in Leah’s heart, at least) and their deceptively simple one recipe: Cranberry Upside-Down Cake. Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton are hosts of the podcast, Were You Raised By Wolves? You can follow them on Instagram @…

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The One Recipe Holiday Special 2023 47:50

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Join host Jesse Sparks for a holiday edition of The Splendid Table’s sister podcast, The One Recipe. In this hour-long episode, Jesse talks to culinary superstars about their family traditions and their “One,” the recipe that signals the holidays have officially begun! Our guests bring us their family food traditions from all over the globe. Chetna…

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Check Out: Dishing on Julia 42:48

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This week, we’re sharing an episode of Dishing on Julia, the official companion podcast to the Max original series, Julia. Hosted by Kerry Diamond of Cherry Bombe, each episode of Dishing on Julia takes you behind the scenes with the show's producers, creators, and crew to unpack each episode and explore the making of the series. For the inaugural …

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40: Aliza Abarbanel, Chanukah, & Joan Nathan’s Recipe for Latkes 13:59

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Food & culture writer Aliza Abarbanel joins Jesse this week to talk about the universal appeal of cake and its unending iterations, Chanukah in the Abarbanel household, and her One: Joan Nathan’s Latkes. Aliza Abarbanel is the co-founder of Cake Zine and a contributing editor at TASTE. You can follow her on Instagram @alizarae. Help support The One…

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71: Kim Chi’s Recipe for Miyeokguk (Seaweed Soup) 11:44

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This week, we catch up with Drag Queen and Makeup Mogul Kim Chi to talk about #DragQueensEating, food and drag, starting their podcast, and their One: Miyeokguk, Korean Seaweed Soup. Kim Chi is a drag queen, the CEO and owner of Kim Chi Chic Beauty, and the co-host of the podcast 1 for the Table with Jon Kung. You can follow them on Instagram @kimc…

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51: Brittany Luse’s Recipe for Weeknight Collard Greens & Weekend Grits 16:25

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You might recognize Brittany Luse’s sharp takes and quick wit from shows like For Colored Nerds or It’s Been A Minute. But did you know that she can cook? This week, Brittany Luse talks to Jesse about the rampant abuse of cheese in food media, why you should never cook for a man, and her one recipe: Weeknight Collard Greens & Weekend Grits. (And, n…

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70: Jon Kung’s Recipe for Spaghetti and Lion's Head Meatballs 17:58

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This week, we catch up with Chef Jon Kung to talk about his “Farmer Jack era Detroiter” persona, his travels around the country thanks to his debut cookbook, Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen, and honing in on his fusion cooking with his One: Spaghetti and Lion's Head Meatballs. He’s the co-host of the podcast 1 for t…

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41: Yotam Ottolenghi’s Recipe for Brown Sugar Meringue Roulade With Burnt Honey Apples 17:27

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Yotam Ottolenghi sits down with Jesse this week to talk about what he’ll do for work when he’s done with food, what it’s like cooking with his two boys, and his One: Brown Sugar Meringue Roulade With Burnt Honey Apples. Yotam Ottolenghi is an award-winning chef, father, and cookbook author. You can follow him on Instagram @ottolenghi. Broadcast dat…

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69: Genevieve Ko's Recipe for Scallion Tortilla Egg Wrap 15:10

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If there is anyone you want in your corner when you're trying to figure out what to make for dinner, Genevieve Ko is the person. With her compassionate approach to recipe development while getting readers to try new techniques, it's safe to say she knows a little something about what the home cook looks for in a recipe. Unsurprisingly, her One: Dan…

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30: Ham El-Waylly’s Recipe for Toum 15:12

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Ham El-Waylly joins Jesse this week to brag about how much fun he has working with his wife, trace the origins of his globalized palette, and to dote on a recipe that stands above all the rest: Toum. Ham El-Waylly is a chef, restaurateur, and YouTube star. You can follow him on Instagram @hamegram. Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any…

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68: Chef JJ Johnson’s Recipe for Cinnamon-Spiced Lamb Rice 14:23

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Whether you’re a fan of minute rice, bottom-of-the-pan crispy rice, or enjoying rice from the rice cooker, Chef JJ Johnson’s got you covered. JJ joins us this week to talk about his 10-year research into rice, getting people to cook it more, and taking rice dishes to the next level. It's no wonder why his One is a recipe for Cinnamon-Spiced Lamb Ri…

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17: Rick Martinez’ Recipe for Rajas con Crema 14:17

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Rick Martinez and Jesse get into it this week to talk about Rick living his dream life in Mexico, the vast superiority of homemade tortillas, and his mouth-watering One: Rajas con Crema, aka roasted poblano chiles in cream. Rick Martinez is a beloved cook, writer, podcaster, and YouTube video host. You can follow him on Instagram @chefrickmartinez.…

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67: Toni Tipton-Martin’s Recipe for Blackberry-Ginger Bourbon Smash 17:05

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Award-winning culinary historian and author Toni Tipton-Martin talks to Jesse this week about her new book, Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice: A Cocktail Recipe Book. It’s a fascinating conversation about how the creativity, hospitality, and excellence of Black drinking culture shaped the American cocktail scene, how the discovery of old cookbooks …

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7: Kristen Miglore Recipe for Roberto Santibañez’ Classic Guacamole 12:01

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This week, Kristen Miglore and Jesse talk about her truest musical love, how to choose an avocado that you will actually want to eat, and her One: Roberto Santibañez’ Classic Guacamole–which turns out to be anything but classic. Kristen Miglore is one of the founding editors of Food52, the host of the Genius Recipe Tapes podcast, and the author of …

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5: Tammie Teclemariam’s Recipe for Minty Pork Meatballs 9:35

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This week, Tammie Teclemariam talks to Jesse about her new job as New York Magazine’s Diner At Large, her love of perfume, and her One: a delightfully simple minty pork meatball. Tammie is a food and wine writer whose work has appeared in Gawker, Eater, Saveur, and many other publications. You can follow her on Twitter @tammieetc. Broadcast dates f…

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4: Eric Kim’s Recipe for Roasted Chicken with Fish Sauce Butter 7:04

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This week, producer Sally Swift is sitting in for Jesse. She talks to Eric Kim about the genius and versatility of a good pan sauce, how his crush on Timothée Chalamet turned into a rather successful literary project, and his One, a roasted chicken with fish sauce butter. Eric Kim is a New York Times staff writer and the author of Korean American: …

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3: Jaya Saxena Swears by Julie Sahni’s Recipe for Matar Paneer 9:13

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This week we’re talking to Jaya Saxena about what crystal you should be keeping in your kitchen, how she developed more confidence cooking Indian Food at home, and her One: a matar paneer from Julie Sahni’s iconic cookbook, Classic Indian Cooking. Jaya is the senior writer at Eater, and the author of several books, including Basic Witches and Cryst…

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66: Nicole Rucker’s Recipe for Ricotta Biscuits 13:42

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Nicole Rucker’s made a name for herself as a fruit aficionado and baker. This week she talks to Jesse about just how much she loves fruit, and then gives her one recipe for her mouthwatering Ricotta Biscuits–which you can make sweet or savory. Nicole Rucker is a chef and the author of Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers. You can follow her on …

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65: Matt Adlard’s Recipe for Lemon Travel Cake 14:53

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Matt Adlard had no idea that baking with his shirt off was going to be as popular as it was. But oh, was it popular. Matt talks to Jesse this week about his perfectionism, how he got into baking, and his one recipe for a mouth-watering Lemon Travel Cake. You can follow him on Instagram @mattadlard. If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and…

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64: Jamie Loftus’s Recipe for Doritos Taco Salad 13:10

2y ago13:10

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A book about hot dogs? We didn’t know we needed one either. Comedian and writer Jamie Loftus talks to Jesse this week about her hot dog inspired, cross-country road trip and then brings us her unapologetic one recipe for Doritos Taco Salad (no hot dogs included). Jamie Loftus is a comedian, podcaster and the author of Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About…

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Check out: Desert Island Dishes 43:14

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This week we’re sharing an episode from one of the top food podcasts in the UK, Desert Island Dishes. Pull up a chair as host Margie Nomura interviews guests about the seven dishes that have shaped their lives, and the loved ones who gave those dishes meaning. She’s spoken to everyone from Prue Leith and Daphne Oz to Alison Roman. And you definitel…

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63: Bricia Lopez’s Recipe for Salsa Taquera en Molcajete 14:08

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Lots of mistakes can be forgiven in the kitchen, but a bad salsa is not one of them. Thankfully, Bricia Lopez has got all your salsa needs covered this week with her simple but classic recipe for Salsa Taquera en Molcajete. Four ingredients roasted over a fire and then pulverized (or blended) will have your guests begging for this recipe and for yo…

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18: Chris Shepherd’s Recipe for Grilled Herb-Marinated Chicken 13:03

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Chris Shepherd talks to Jesse about what it was like preparing curated meal kits for NFL players, gives some much-needed grilling advice, and tells the hilarious story behind his One: a grilled herb-marinated chicken that’s worth its weight in gold. Chris Shepherd is an award-winning chef, author, and the founder of Southern Smoke–a crisis relief o…

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The One Recipe's Summer Celebrations Special 50:45

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This week is all about fun, food, and family Summer celebrations. First, we raise a glass to summer with the bar consultant and author Natasha David and talk about some of her favorite summer traditions and low-alcohol cocktails to keep in your back pocket, like her No Bad Days punch and Adult Supervision. Her latest book is called Drink Lightly. E…

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62: Dan Souza’s Recipe for Butterscotch Pudding 16:23

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Some things are worth fighting for; that includes Dan Souza’s recipe for Butterscotch Pudding. This week, Dan talks to Jesse about his career trajectory, including a summer he spent working in a graveyard, and then explains the science and story behind his hard-earned recipe for Butterscotch Pudding. Dan Souza is the editor-in-chief of Cooks Illust…

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61: Pierre Thiam’s Recipe for Aunt Marie's Sauce Feuille 16:18

2+ y ago16:18

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When Pierre Thiam brought his then-girlfriend, now-wife, Lisa, to Senegal for the first time, he knew she was going to meet his aunt Marie. What he didn’t know was what aunt Marie was going to be cooking when they got to her house, or how Lisa would feel about the food that was so different from the Japanese cuisine she’d been raised on. Enter Pier…

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60: Tejal Rao’s “Hammered Greens,” or Twice-Cooked Broccoli Rabe 12:08

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Forget Scream Queens, this week, we’re checking in with a Greens Queen, NY Times critic-at-large Tejal Rao. First, she laughs about the knife-throwing hobby she’s always kept sharp. Then, she gives a behind-the-scenes look at the often-unglamorous cooking habits of a food writer and critic, which led her to the recipe that ended her self-described …

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59: Marie Cheslik’s Recipe for Hamburger Helper 16:26

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Turns out you can know a lot about wine and still be really nice! Marie Cheslik proves as much this week; she talks to Jesse about some surprising food and drink pairings, how her Midwestern roots influence her work as a sommelier, and her one recipe for Hamburger Helper (As Inspired by Priya Krishna). Marie Cheslik is a wine educator, sommelier, a…

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58: Dan Pelosi’s Recipe for Marinara Sauce 17:00

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Dan Pelosi, aka Grossy Pelosi, aka Mr. Meatball, aka owner and operator of the Bimpy Stan Account joins Jesse this week to talk about how overcoming issues with his body image made him a better chef, what makes his approach to recipe development unique, and his one recipe for Marinara Sauce. Dan Pelosi is a food and lifestyle creator and cookbook a…

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57: Sheela Prakash’s Recipe for Simple Summer Greens with Anchovy Vinaigrette 12:36

2+ y ago12:36

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Sheela Prakash loves this dressing so much she has to buy the anchovies in bulk. She sits down with Jesse to talk about Italy–it’s language, its food, and how it’s influenced her–and her one recipe for a Simple Summer Greens with Anchovy Vinaigrette. Sheela Prakash is a recipe developer, Senior Contributing Food Editor at The Kitchn, and the author…

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56: Dulcé Sloan’s Recipe for White Pozole 12:58

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Is there such a thing as a Moroccan meringue? You’ll have to consult actress and comedian Dulcé Sloan. She joins Jesse this week to talk about some of her biggest cooking inspirations, why she used to change the channel when Julia Child came on, and her one recipe for White Pozole. Dulcé Sloan is an actor, comedian, and Daily Show correspondent. Yo…

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55: Cynthia Graber’s Recipe for Shakshouka 14:46

2+ y ago14:46

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Cynthia Graber is a nerd, and we love it! She talks to Jesse about the origins of her podcast Gastropod, a show about the science and history of food. She tells us about her very useful skill that involves at least 5 languages, and brings us her One, her recipe for Shakshouka. Cynthia Graber is an award-winning journalist and producer, and the co-h…

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54: Claire Saffitz’s Recipe for Choose-Your-Own-Ending Custards: Crème Brûlèe or Crème Caramel 15:17

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Claire Saffitz is, as always, such a freaking delight. She sits down with Jesse this week to discuss her career trajectory, explain why we shouldn’t fear “water baths” and take us step by step through her 3-in-1 recipe for Choose-Your-Own-Ending Custards: Crème Brûlèe, Crème Caramel, or Pot De Créme. Claire Saffitz is a cookbook author, recipe deve…