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BA Bake Club: One Giant Cinnamon Roll
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 gia...
Introducing Tough Cookie: The Wally “Famous” Amos Story
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Wally Amos. He founded the ubiquitous Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies in 1975, turning the brand into an overnight sensation and himself into ...
BA Bake Club: Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookie
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
From Milk Street Radio: Dining Dos, Dining Don’ts
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 eve...
BA Bake Club: Banana Pudding Paris-Brest
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hold onto your piping bags, Bake Club! In September, Jesse set bakers a showstopper-worthy challenge in his Banana Pudding Paris-Brest. In this episod...
BA Bake Club: Peach-Blueberry Crumb Pie
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 exce...
BA Bake Club: Live at the Bell House
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
BA Bake Club: No-Knead Cheddar-Jalapeño Loaf
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 brea...
BA Bake Club: Hummingbird Cake
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
I Need Recipes for Vacation, Friday Night, and More
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
BA Bake Club: Coffee Cake Scones
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
I Need to Up My Salad Game (rerun)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
I Need a Dinner Party Menu
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
I Need Leafy Greens
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Va...
BA Bake Club: Millionaire's Shortbread
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jesse and Shilpa to dive into each layer of Jesse's decadent, pantry-friendly Millionaire's Shortbread and answer questions from bake clubbers. S...
Is Spring Produce Actually Good?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
I Need a Weeknight-Friendly Pantry (rerun)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Chri...
I Need Matzo Ball Soup
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 del...
BA Bake Club: Pistachio Bundt Cake
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pistachios are Having A Moment. And Shilpa LOVES cake. Enter: the tender, flavorful Pistachio Bundt Cake. Jesse and Shilpa break down why this blender...
I Need Elevated Weeknight Meals (Rerun)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cait often devotes her weekends to involved kitchen projects that yield restaurant-quality results. But she's looking to bring that feeling into her w...
I Need Plant-Based Protein
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 quest...
Back to Basics: The Cooking Mindset
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to...
Back to Basics: Mastering Sauces
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to...
Back to Basics: The Perfect Pot of Rice (Or Any Other Grain You Can Think Of)
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to...
Back to Basics: Conquer Protein
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to...
Back to Basics: Get Your Head (and Kitchen) in the Game
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to...
BA Bake Club: Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
From This Is TASTE: Baking Is Like Karaoke with Abi Balingit
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is from our friends at This Is TASTE. Abi Balingit is the author of Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed, a delightful cookbook ful...
I Need Fast, Filling Lunches
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Cooking for One
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 your...
BA Bake Club: Incredibly Good Homemade Pizza
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 brea...
I Need Meal Prep That's Not Boring (Rerun)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like many of us, Jenn is experiencing leftover fatigue. So Kendra and Chris introduce her to the lifechanging art of nextovers. Recipes Featured:Beer-...
What Should I Cook This Winter?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 reci...
I Need to Fill My Freezer
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 enj...
BA Bake Club: Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 communit...
I Need Breakfast Casserole (Rerun)
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
I Need A Delicious Christmas Morning
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad has a vision of a Christmas morning with kids opening presents and adults sipping coffee and enjoying a delicious panettone, the Italian holiday ...
How to Holiday Eat, Drink, and Bake
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Kendra, and Jesse gather round to answer questions about all things holiday dining, "Crimbo Limbo," and whether this is the year that cookies w...
BA Bake Club: Caramel Apple Monkey Bread
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 communit...
Thanksgiving Help - Part Two
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Kendra and Shilpa open the Thanksgiving SOS hotline once more to take listener calls on Thanksgiving abroad, incorporating cheese into every pa...
Thanksgiving Help - Part One
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
I Need a More Perfect Thanksgiving (Update)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John had a lot at stake last Thanksgiving. After years of not-too-subtly hinting that he wanted the hosting job, John got permission from his mother-i...
Foods That Matter: Spices to Flavor the Moment
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Foods That Matter.Mark Jacobs, Chairman of Watkins, divulges the delicate (and sometimes dangero...
What Are the Rules for Pork?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen is a confident cook in a household of self-described food people. But she's never been able to successfully make tender, shreddy pork at home, so ...
I Have a New Diagnosis... What Do I Cook Now?!
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get a lot of questions in our inbox from listeners with dietary restrictions. And sometimes, we can absolutely handle them using the expertise righ...
Meet the Parents... and their Dietary Restrictions
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel's the kind of cook who free-forms it – no two dinners turn out the same, and she likes it that way. But she’s setting up a dinner for her p...
Why Am I Intimidated By Mushrooms?
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leah loves the Union Square Farmer's Market, but there's one tent she's too intimidated to stop at: the "mushroom guys" (aka Mushroom Queens). So to...
Life and Art from FT Weekend: What Young Wine Drinkers Want
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at The Financial Times. If you’ve been to the wine shop lately you may have noticed a trend: win...
I Need to Cook for My Girlfriend
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nelson's partner, Cate, is an incredible cook. But she's chronically ill, and not always feeling well enough to cook. So Nelson wants to step up and m...
I Need a Better Bean (Rerun)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caller Teddy has been vegan for a few years. But while she’s confident in her chickpea and lentil skills, bean mastery has eluded her. And, to be fa...
Behind the Scenes at a Best New Restaurant
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bon Appetit's annual Best New Restaurants list is live! This year, we're spotlighting 20 new American restaurants that we're particularly excited abou...
I Need Moose Meat Updates
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're checking back in on three callers whose Dinner SOS journeys we felt just weren't over. Listen to our callers' original episodes here...
I Need to Up My Salad Game
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
I Need to Start My Family's Day Right
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liz has three young kids, and the process of getting everybody fed and out the door in the morning can be soul-crushing. So Chris and Ali Slagle (auth...
I Need More Exciting Work-from-Home Lunches
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kaitlin and her husband are food scientists — so you'd think they would have a creative solution for their lunch rut. But they're so bored of their ...
Milk Street Radio: 10 Biggest Food Lies
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're sharing an episode from our friends at Milk Street Radio. Tamar Haspel of the Washington Post is here to share 10 truths about food that ...
We Are What We Eat: A Conversation with René Redzepi & Matt Goulding
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Dinner SOS, Bon Appetit and Epicurious Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson sits down with chef René Redzepi and writer Matt Go...
What Should I Cook This Summer?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This summer, Dinner SOS has you covered. Chris & Shilpa share their hot takes on cooking in the heat (AC required, obviously), plus what produce i...
I Need to Feed My Friend Group
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie invited a group of old friends to her small Upstate New York house, expecting some to drop out last minute. But nobody did, and now she has to ...
I Need Crisp, Briny Pickles
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
10 years ago, Jenny had a half-sour pickle from Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, MI... and it was life-changing. But Jenny lives in North Carolina. She ...
The Splendid Table: Priya Krishna’s Kitchen Adventures and Snacking Bakes with Yossy Arefi
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're sharing an episode from our friends at “The Splendid Table.” “The Splendid Table” has been celebrating the intersection of food a...
Why Am I So Scared of My Instant Pot?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer and her husband are busy—they spend their weekends occupied taking their 3 dogs to agility competitions—and Jennifer suspects her Instant...
Vacation Cooking for a Crowd (Rerun)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lale Arikoglu is an expert traveler. And she’s headed out of town with friends, where she’ll need to make dinner in a vacation home. Faced with a ...
I Need a Better Bean
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caller Teddy has been vegan for a few years. But while she’s confident in her chickpea and lentil skills, bean mastery has eluded her. And, to be fa...
Carla Hall Talks Juneteenth
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Juneteenth, celebrated on the 19th of June, may be our newest national holiday, but Black Americans — particularly Texans — have been celebrating ...
I Need Lots of Protein
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liliana's two twenty-something sons and her husband are big guys who like a lot of protein at dinnertime. But she's feeling overwhelmed by the dietary...
I Need BBQ Expertise
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's caller, Jon, loves using his smokers to create delicious, tender, barbecue. But there's one cut of meat that has always eluded him: beef c...
I Need Delicious Korean Food
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Korean food is exploding in popularity—and for good reason. So, to dive into the trends and dishes we're loving, Chris is joined by Deputy Food Edit...
I Need to Feed My Kids... Without Losing My Mind
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Almost every parent has a moment when making dinner for their families feels daunting or downright demoralizing. And here at Dinner SOS, we get tons o...
I Need My Husband to Eat More Vegetables
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abby has a vegetable skeptic in her house. But it's not her two young children, it's her husband, Trent. So Chris enlists Top Chef Canada host and coo...
RE-RUN: I Need Craveable Dairy-Free Recipes
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nico and Natalie love cooking together. But since Natalie developed a dairy intolerance, cooking their favorite dishes just hasn't been the same. Chri...
Drinks SOS!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The May issue of Bon Appetit celebrates all things beverages — from recipes that use vodka in unconventional ways to 15 cocktails you can make with ...
Hosting SOS with Michele Norris
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might know Michele Norris from her work as a journalist (including a decade-plus stint at NPR, where she co-hosted “All Things Considered”). Y...
I Need an All-American Menu
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabe and her husband have befriended an American couple in Treviso, Italy, where they all live. In order to give them a taste of home, Gabe would love...
Inside the Test Kitchen: Lemon Bars
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most weeks on the show, we help out home cooks who have had a kitchen fail. This week, the "fail" is coming from inside the test kitchen. Test Kitchen...
I Need an Unfussy Baking Project
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Izzy and Nina are twin sisters who love to cook together. But while Izzy loves baking, Nina finds the precision it requires endlessly frustrating. So ...
I Need a More Fun Way to Pasta
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Pashman, of The Sporkful podcast, is somewhat of a pasta fanatic. In 2021, he invented the pasta shape Cascatelli (and documented the process on h...
I Need A Lemon Meringue Pie That Will Actually Set
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erin is an accomplished baker who regularly makes both meringue and lemon curd. But when she tried a lemon meringue pie recipe last year, it turned in...
I Need French Food... Without Alliums
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle loves all things French, and dreams of making the perfect Beef Bourguignon at home. But there's a slight issue: her husband has an intoleranc...
I Need Vegetarian Meals That Aren't Pasta
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah's family loves pasta... almost too much. So she turned to Chris and Kendra for help finding vegetarian meals that bring more veggies and plant-b...
I Need a Valentine's Day Plan
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're in a relationship or not, the question of what—and where—to eat on Valentine's Day can feel overwhelming. Out or in? Fancy or casua...
Women Who Travel: Home Cooking in Latin America
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty one countries make up Latin America—and within those countries lies myriad food cultures, recipes, and histories. This week, Women Who Travel...
I Need Help Using My Tagine
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kaylee inherited a tagine from her husband's family, but her first attempt to cook in it was a total fail. Chris enlists Leetal and Ron Arazi of New Y...
RERUN: Recipe Riffing
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our caller this week, Maya, really thinks about how she cooks. She’s identified more than a dozen types of recipes that she knows she can rely on, a...
I Need Homemade Moose Sausage
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tobi lives in the Alaskan interior, and her partner is an avid hunter, so they have a lot of game meat in their freezer — 90 pounds of moose meat, t...
I Need Homemade Pasta Noodles
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making dough has left Eddie embarrassed on more than one occasion. He's tried making his own pasta and naan – he's even tried leavened flatbread. Al...
Cozy Vibes Mailbag
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winter cooking calls for low-and-slow braises, baking projects, and embracing ease and warmth. So Chris, Kendra, and Jesse are here to answer all your...
Dining Out With The New Yorker's Critics at Large
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"In the years since the pandemic began, the experience of dining out has been utterly transformed. Coveted tables now disappear seconds after they’r...
I Need A Kid-Friendly, Xmas Morning Dish
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
I Need To Satisfy Everyone This Christmas
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ruby loves her role as the Christmas Dinner chef for her in-laws, but she's working with a range of dietary restrictions that makes choosing a festive...
Cookies, Cookies, Cookies!
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inés Anguiano, Rachel Gurjar, and Kendra Vaculin join Chris to talk about what they love and don't love about cookies, plug their favorite cookies de...
Dispatches From Your Kitchens
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short, bonus episode with some dispatches from your Thanksgivings! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
More Thanksgiving SOS!
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Maggie Hoffman, Jesse Szewczyk, and Kate Kassin spent an afternoon on the Dinner SOS Hotline, helping listeners like you solve their Thanksgivi...
Thanksgiving SOS!
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Maggie Hoffman, Jesse Szewczyk, and Kate Kassin spent an afternoon on the Dinner SOS Hotline, helping listeners like you solve their Thanksgivi...
I Need A More Perfect Thanksgiving
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John has a lot at stake this Thanksgiving. Just last year, his mother-in-law granted him permission to host the holiday—and he hit it out of the par...
Maria Bamford Needs Farm Cake
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Maria Bamford. She's a comedian and author with a culinary vision for farm cake. Chris calls on Epicurioius Food Editor Jesse S...
Dinner SOS in Toronto!
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, live recording of Dinner SOS, Chris Morocco and Shilpa Uskokovic are joined by food writer Suresh Doss, and by cookbook author and ho...
I Need A Healthy Reset After Traveling
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Megan travels a lot for work and keeps finding herself in the same spot: home from a trip, wanting to reset with a healthy home-cooked meal, but never...
I Need "Chefy" Feeling Weeknight Meals
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cait often devotes her weekends to hours in the kitchen. And when she's done cooking, she says the meals feel like restaurant quality. But now, she's ...
Picky Eater Therapy (Re-Run)
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Maddy has never even tried a carrot. Her ultimate goal is to be able to sit down at a restaurant and find more than one option appealing, an...