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In this Bon Appétit podcast feed, you can find all our episodes of Dinner SOS, and new episodes of Bake Club each month. Write to us podcasts@bonappetit.com or at bakeclub@bonappetit.com!
Episodes
- BA Bake Club: Strawberry Roll Cake
Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk talk about strawberry roll cake and answer listener questions. They also award the first Baker of the Month. Author Donna Hay discusses her new book, Sunshine Lemons and Seasalt.
- BA Bake Club: Chocolate Guinness Cake
This episode features Jesse Szewczyk discussing his Chocolate Guinness Cake recipe and the development of its brown butter frosting. Baker and psychologist Helen Goh also talks about her work combining baking and psychology.
- BA Bake Club: Cheddar Biscuits With Old Bay
Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk host this episode of Bon Appétit's BA Bake Club, focusing on cheddar biscuits with Old Bay seasoning. They also answer listener questions and speak with baker and writer Cheryl Day.
- BA Bake Club: Homemade Bagels
Hosts Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic discuss homemade bagels. Jesse provides tips for making bagels and Melissa Weller from Bub's Bakery discusses her love of bagels and making gluten-free bagels.
- From The Chef’s Cut podcast: Jamila Robinson on Leading Bon Appétit
Jamila Robinson, Editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, is a guest on The Chef's Cut podcast. She discusses what it takes for a chef to get noticed by Bon Appétit, the process of recipe testing, and her involvement in selecting the…
- BA Bake Club: Boozy Cherry & Chocolate Pavlova
On Bon Appétit Bake Club, hosts Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic create a boozy cherry and chocolate pavlova, inspired by a Black Forest gâteau. They discuss various baking aspects, including meringue, and answer listener questions, wit…
- BA Bake Club: One Giant Cinnamon Roll
This episode of Bon Appétit's Bake Club focuses on Shilpa Uskokovic's giant cinnamon roll, including her use of specialty ingredients. Patrick Shaw-Kitch of Brooklyn Granary & Mill also discusses milling his own flour for baking.
- Introducing Tough Cookie: The Wally “Famous” Amos Story
This podcast introduces the story of Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies. Host Sarah Amos, his daughter, explores his entrepreneurial journey, personal life, and the challenges he faced after achieving widespread succ…
- BA Bake Club: Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookie
Jesse and Shilpa discuss the creation of an accidentally vegan chocolate chip cookie made with olive oil and sea salt. They cover chocolate distribution, cooking flour, and Dorie Greenspan shares cookie sheet tapping tips.
- From Milk Street Radio: Dining Dos, Dining Don’ts
Bon Appétit columnist Maggie Hennessy discusses proper restaurant etiquette and navigating modern dining scenarios, originally featured on Milk Street Radio. Topics include mobile phone usage, interacting with servers, and expressing food…
- BA Bake Club: Banana Pudding Paris-Brest
Jesse and Shilpa discuss making the "drag queen of French desserts," the Banana Pudding Paris-Brest. They are joined by baker Zoë François, who answers a listener question about conventional vs. convection ovens.
- BA Bake Club: Peach-Blueberry Crumb Pie
Shilpa and Jesse discuss making a cardamom-laced Peach-Blueberry Crumb Pie for the BA Bake Club. They cover pie crust techniques, the benefits of pre-cooking fruit, and feature guest pie expert Erin Jeanne McDowell.
- BA Bake Club: Live at the Bell House
In this live episode of BA Bake Club from the Bell House, Jesse and Shilpa explain the club's rules, field audience questions, and discuss their personal baking horror stories.
- BA Bake Club: No-Knead Cheddar-Jalapeño Loaf
Host Shilpa and guest Jesse discuss the process of making a no-knead, same-day cheddar jalapeño loaf for the Bon Appétit Bake Club. They also answer listener questions regarding overnight proofing and recipe variations.
- BA Bake Club: Hummingbird Cake
In this episode of the BA Bake Club, hosts Jesse and Shilpa discuss the Hummingbird Cake recipe, highlighting differences from the classic version. They are joined by Edd Kimber, winner of The Great British Bake Off, to discuss small batch…
- I Need Recipes for Vacation, Friday Night, and More
Chris Morocco and Amiel Stanek answer listener questions about cooking during vacations, using Castelvetrano olives, and managing a surplus of nuts. The episode also includes a selection of recipes, such as fish tacos and chicken tinga tos…
- BA Bake Club: Coffee Cake Scones
Jesse and Shilpa discuss their coffee cake scone recipe and the development process behind it. The episode also features an introduction to New Orleans-based pastry chef Bronwen Wyatt and highlights her own coffee cake scone recipe.
- I Need to Up My Salad Game (rerun)
Chris speaks with cookbook author Jess Damuck about how to keep salads fresh and creative throughout the week. They discuss rethinking the definition of salad and provide recipes for fruit and vegetable combinations.
- I Need a Dinner Party Menu
Chris and Kendra Vaculin answer listener questions about planning menus for various social gatherings, including picnics and themed dinner parties. They share a variety of recipe recommendations suitable for these different events.
- I Need Leafy Greens
Chris and Kendra Vaculin join Natalie to share techniques and recipes for incorporating various leafy greens into meals beyond salads. Featured dishes include Lemony Tortellini Soup, salmon rice bowls, and braised greens.
- BA Bake Club: Millionaire's Shortbread
Jesse and Shilpa discuss the layers of Millionaire's Shortbread, covering tips for achieving a tender shortbread and the perfect caramel, while answering questions from listeners.
- Is Spring Produce Actually Good?
Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic discuss the value of spring produce, highlighting seasonal ingredients like asparagus and ramps. The episode also includes advice on managing CSA season and answering listener questions about spring cooking.
- I Need a Weeknight-Friendly Pantry (rerun)
Gillian seeks advice from hosts Chris and Shilpa on stocking a pantry for easier weeknight cooking since shifting to permanent remote work. The episode features recipes for Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta along with Creamy Tahini and Harissa Be…
- I Need Matzo Ball Soup
Janae seeks advice from Chris and Kate Kassin to improve her matzo ball recipe after several years of unsuccessful attempts. The episode covers techniques for making tender, fluffy dumplings for Passover.
- BA Bake Club: Pistachio Bundt Cake
Jesse and Shilpa discuss making Pistachio Bundt Cake, offering tips on greasing pans and nut-based cakes. Author Rose Levy Berenbaum joins the discussion to explain the role of eggs in baking and address listener questions about egg substi…
- I Need Elevated Weeknight Meals (Rerun)
Cait is looking for ways to elevate her weeknight cooking to match the restaurant-quality results she achieves on weekends. Chris and Kendra Vaculin provide recipe suggestions for Meatball Soup, Shrimp, and Fish to help achieve this goal.
- I Need Plant-Based Protein
Chris and Shilpa help George find better plant-based protein sources than quinoa. They discuss the advantages of using lentils and tofu and share associated recipes.
- Back to Basics: The Cooking Mindset
Chris and Shilpa from Bon Appétit discuss the cooking mindset, time management, and troubleshooting in the final episode of their Back to Basics week. They also answer various listener questions on topics ranging from salt usage to making…
- Back to Basics: Mastering Sauces
In this episode, Chris and Jesse Szewczyk discuss the fundamentals of preparing sauces, dressings, and glazes. They explore the role of aromatics, techniques for pan sauces, and using pantry staples to create finishing sauces.
- Back to Basics: The Perfect Pot of Rice (Or Any Other Grain You Can Think Of)
In this special episode, Bon Appétit's Chris and Kendra Vaculin discuss the fundamentals of cooking grains. They explore tips for making the perfect stovetop rice and explain alternative methods for cooking various grain types.
- Back to Basics: Conquer Protein
In this episode of Bon Appétit, hosts Chris and Amiel Stanek discuss fundamental techniques for cooking animal proteins, including chicken, steak, and seafood. They offer tips on achieving perfect results and share various recipes to help…
- Back to Basics: Get Your Head (and Kitchen) in the Game
Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic discuss the fundamentals of reading recipes and interpreting common recipe terminology. They also provide recommendations for essential kitchen equipment while identifying items that home cooks can skip.
- BA Bake Club: Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake
Shilpa and Jesse discuss the recipe development and ingredients for a Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake. The episode also features an Ask a Baker segment focused on chocolate chip cookies.
- From This Is TASTE: Baking Is Like Karaoke with Abi Balingit
This episode of This Is TASTE features author Abi Balingit, who discusses her cookbook Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed. She shares insights on the New York City baking scene, her interest in kitsch, and her projects since publis…
- I Need Fast, Filling Lunches
Chris and Jesse share no-cook and rice cooker lunch strategies to help a grad student stay on budget. They demonstrate recipes like salmon and shiitake rice, risotto, and chickpea salad sandwiches.
- Cooking for One
Chris, Jesse, and Kendra discuss the art of cooking for one, addressing listener questions on fridge stocking and motivation. They share personal insights on solo dining and provide a list of recommended recipes.
- BA Bake Club: Incredibly Good Homemade Pizza
Shilpa and Jesse host the BA Bake Club to discuss making homemade cheese pizza. The episode features an interview with Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink and includes insights into breadmaking and Jesse's experience with pizza-making.
- I Need Meal Prep That's Not Boring (Rerun)
Kendra and Chris introduce Jenn to the concept of nextovers to help combat leftover fatigue. The episode features recipes for beer-braised carnitas, buttery tomato and cinnamon-spiced rice, and chicken tinga tostadas with bacony black bean…
- What Should I Cook This Winter?
Chris, Jesse, and Shilpa discuss strategies for winter cooking and answer listener questions about topics like homemade broth and frozen vegetables. The episode features a variety of seasonal recipes, including pot pies, soups, and rice-ba…
- I Need to Fill My Freezer
Host Chris and guest Hana Asbrink help Mara prepare for her first child by stocking her freezer with meals. They discuss and feature recipes for spinach lasagna, mushroom rice porridge, and white chicken chili.
- BA Bake Club: Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
In this BA Bake Club episode, Test Kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk guide listeners through baking a Chocolate Olive Oil Cake with chocolate ganache frosting. They answer listener questions and discuss the baking process.
- I Need Breakfast Casserole (Rerun)
In this episode, Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic help a listener develop make-ahead breakfast recipes for a family Christmas morning tradition. They share recipes for hash brown, cowboy, and breakfast crunchwrap casseroles, as well as biscuits…
- I Need A Delicious Christmas Morning
Brad works with expert Roy Shvartzapel to master the difficult process of baking authentic panettone. They discuss the techniques and challenges of making the Italian holiday bread using a recipe from A Good Bake.
- How to Holiday Eat, Drink, and Bake
Chris, Kendra, and Jesse discuss holiday dining, "Crimbo Limbo," and holiday baking. The episode features a variety of recipes ranging from desserts and cookies to braised meats and holiday cocktails.
- BA Bake Club: Caramel Apple Monkey Bread
Test Kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk introduce the BA Bake Club and discuss their first recipe, Caramel Apple Monkey Bread. They cover the baking process and how listeners can participate in the club.
- Thanksgiving Help - Part Two
Chris, Kendra, and Shilpa answer listener questions about Thanksgiving cooking on the SOS hotline, covering topics like cooking abroad, baking in unfamiliar kitchens, and unconventional meal ideas. The episode also highlights a variety of…
- Thanksgiving Help - Part One
In this Dinner SOS episode, hosts Chris, Kendra, and Shilpa host a Thanksgiving hotline to answer listener questions about various holiday dishes. The discussion covers topics ranging from vegan main courses and pie crust techniques to sim…
- I Need a More Perfect Thanksgiving (Update)
John reflects on his experience hosting Thanksgiving for his family, sharing how his efforts to perfect his meal went in the year following his initial success. He and Chris discuss his ongoing role as the holiday host.
- Foods That Matter: Spices to Flavor the Moment
Mark Jacobs of Watkins discusses the process of sourcing vanilla, the health benefits of spices, and tips for proper spice storage. He also explains what to look for when purchasing high-quality spices and shares insights into the spice in…
- What Are the Rules for Pork?
Guest Inés Anguiano joins the show to discuss diverse methods for preparing pork, including chops, cutlets, and braised shoulder, while emphasizing flexibility in pork cookery. The episode focuses on helping a listener master techniques fo…