Burnt Toast

Host Peter J Kim takes a trip to the United Kingdom to explore puddings, PFCs, and the mysterious saveloy dip. Food Network host Mary McCartney invites us into her home to talk about the importance of Sunday roasts, and food and music memories with her father Paul McCartney. Jonathan Nunn, the founder of Vittles, guides us through the most important food on the streets of London—and it's not fish and chips. Through it all, listen to music by British rapper, Hyphen, who accurately describes his style as "sexy lounge rap." Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons. 

Referenced in this episode Citrus Cake From Yasmin Khan (Recipe)Yasmin's book,  Ripe Figs: Recipes and Stories from Turkey, Greece, and CyprusGenius-Hunter Extra CreditFollow Yasmin on Instagram More backstory, The story behind Ripe FigsHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.

The current crisis in Ukraine is a nightmare. While we may try to quantify its toll in the number of lives lost, we also need to consider the culture that is being threatened. In this episode of Counterjam, host Peter J Kim goes course by course through a festive Ukrainian meal with Anna Voloshyna, chef and author of the forthcoming cookbook Budmo! Lviv-based band Odyn v Kanoe provide a truly moving soundtrack. Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons. 

If you like this show, head right on over to the Play Me a Recipe show page for more episodes; we play new recipes each Friday. On Play Me a Recipe, your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters (if you're in Apple Podcasts, swipe up on the episode player page—the podcast chapters will be at the bottom).  If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Molly starts listing them at 2:16) before starting the episode.Molly Baz's Cae SalServes 41 garlic clove1 lemon4 romaine heartsDairy2 large eggs2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup), plus more for servingPantry1/2 crusty baguette (about 6 ounces)2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilKosher saltCoarsely ground black pepper4 oil-packed anchovy fillets1 te

Host Peter J. Kim rings in Persian New Year with stories, laughter, and dancing alongside some truly incredible guests. Emmy-award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, Top Chef judge and former Food & Wine editor in chief Nilou Motamed who both talk to Peter about why rice is fundamental to the Iranian culinary experience, and Yvette Massoudi, the singer and founder of the band Mitra Sumara who's music facilitates a truly irresistible urge to dance.  Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons.  If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, be sure to follow Counterjam wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Counterjam wherever you listen to podcasts to catch the upcoming fourth seasonWith the help of dancehall legend Shaggy and reggae legend Ziggy Marley, host Peter J. Kim looks at Jamaican cuisine and culture: from patties to patois, the origins of toasting and (quite possibly) the smoothie, the underlying current of personal and societal revolution that pulses through reggae, and what a Jamaican restaurant menu can tell you about the country's multicultural history.

If you enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe to The Genius Recipe Tapes wherever you listen to podcasts. Referenced in this episode Crispy Yangnyeom Chickpeas With Caramelized Honey From Eric Kim (recipe + video)Korean American: Food That Tastes Like HomeGenius-Hunter Extra Credit When I Came Out to My Parents, Kimchi Fried Rice Held Us Together (an Eric Kim essay on Food52)Read some of Eric's writing on Food52's Table For One column!Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.

On Play Me a Recipe, your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way. If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below before starting the episode.RecipeMakes 16 brownies (8 to 10 milligrams THC per brownie)Cannabutter1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter1 gram quality cannabis flowerWeed brownies1/4 cup (21 grams) natural cocoa powder, plus more for the panCannabutter (above)1/2 cup (100 grams) chopped dark chocolate1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar1 tablespoon molasses1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs3/4 cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour1/2 cup (57 grams) chopped toasted nuts (optional)Make the cannabutter, following the quantities listed above and my step-by-step guide linked here.Butter an 8x8-inch pan, then dust with cocoa. Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C)

This is a special bonus episode of Burnt Toast featuring an episode of The Genius Recipe Tapes. If you enjoyed listening, subscribe to The Genius Recipe Tapes wherever you get your podcasts.  Referenced in this episode Sarsoon ka Saag (Fragrant Butter-Laced Pureed Mustard Greens) From Julie SahniWatch this recipe (food52)Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain CookingGenius-Hunter Extra CreditJulie Sahni's Curried Avocado with Garlic and Green ChilesLearn Indian cooking from the master herself - Take a cooking class with JulieHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.

This week, we're featuring a Hotline Offline episode all about the pantry -- what to stock it with, how to keep it organized, and how to make the best meals using only pantry staples -- and we brought writer Sarah Jampel on the show to tackle those questions.

Sourdough bread baking took over a lot of kitchens when the pandemic first began, but we don't think that sourdough should be 'just another phase'. We're bringing you an episode from the Hotline Offline podcast where Esther Choi is joined by Food52's resident bread baker Maurizio Leo to talk all-things sourdough bread baking.Maurizio's instagramThe Perfect Loaf  website

In this episode of Hotline Offline, Esther Choi is joined by the Chief Spice Mama herself, Kanchan Koya, to discuss all of the incredible benefits of cooking with spices. From adding immeasurable amounts of flavor to your meals, to benefiting from the natural health boosters that spices have to offer, Kanchan and Esther cover it all! Be sure to check out Kanchan Koya on her Instagram @ChiefSpiceMama, and on her website, SpiceSpiceBaby.com. 

On this episode, Esther is joined by Hetty McKinnon and Ivan Orkin to talk stock! Soup is in a unique category of food because it seems like for all the people who find it intimidating, there are just as many people who find it boring, but really, there's no reason it should be either! Tune in to hear expert tips on making your own stocks, and ways to bring a massive amount of flavor to a broth with only a couple of ingredients. 

Have you been hearing about meal prep and been interested in trying it out? Have you tried it and were overwhelmed by the process and underwhelmed by the results? Well Dan Pelosi is here to help with all of your meal-prep needs! Dan and Esther talk through ways to tackle meal-prep with less stress and more flavor.  Mentioned in this episode: Bimpy's Giambotta (recipe)Bimpy's Giambotta (video)A very special thanks to Dan Pelosi AKA Grossy Pelosi for helping to inspire us in prepping our meals for the year to come!Got a question? Call ‪(518) 291-9877‬ and leave us a message on the hotline. We’ll get to the bottom of it together.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, be sure to find Hotline Offline wherever you listen to you podcasts.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Hotline Offline to make sure you hear all the other tips Esther and  guests will be sharing this season.Today we're celebrating our favorite food traditions. Esther is joined by her sister Jen to reminisce about their own traditions and hear from our listeners about eating a selection of german sausages on Christmas, a cooking a famous brisket, and somehow burning spaghetti every Friday night.A very special thanks to Jennifer Choi for stopping by the podcast to reminisce and talk about our listener's favorite traditions! Got a question? Call ‪(518) 291-9877‬ and leave us a message on the hotline. We’ll get to the bottom of it together.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Hotline Offline to make sure you hear all the other tips Esther and  guests will be sharing this season.Mentioned in this episode:Grandma Potatoes recipeMama's Potato Clover Rolls recipeCarrot Ring recipeA very special thanks to Ella Quittner for seeing and acceptingour patheti—erm—perfectionist tendencies, and to our listeners who called in their questions! Got a question? Call ‪(518) 291-9877‬ and leave us a message on the hotline. We’ll get to the bottom of it together.

Mentioned in this episode:Butternut Squash Lasagna recipe (as shared on Food to Love)Radicchio & Pickled Radish Salad recipeChef Neal Harden's Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric-Tahini Sauce & PistachiosRaspberry & White Chocolate Tart with Cocoa Crust recipeHow to whip coconut cream into, well, whipped coconut creamSeeded Brown Rice Crackers recipeHeirloom Bean Bourguignon recipe (as shared onThe Full Helping)A very special thanks to author and Food52 Resident Amy Chaplin for sharing so much veg-spo, and also to our listeners who called in their questions! Got a question? Call ‪(518) 291-9877‬ and leave us a message on the hotline. We’ll get to the bottom of it together.If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, be sure to find Hotline Offline wherever you listen to you podcasts.

For the past 10 years, the Food52 Editors have been answering the community's questions on the Food52 Hotline. We've debated the very best way to cut an onion, whether garlic pressing is sacrilegious, and compared notes on how to get the crispiest chicken skin. And now, we're taking those questions to the airwaves! Hosted by chef and restaurateur Esther Choi, Hotline Offline will leave you with a better understanding of how and why recipes and chefs say what they do (and empower you to abandon those rules completely!). On this episode: ATK's Elle Simone Scott joins Esther to tackle your questions all about holiday baking.Got a question? Call ‪(518) 291-9877‬ and leave us a message on the hotline, and be sure to follow Hotline Offline so no question goes unanswered and no answer unheard.

On Play Me a Recipe, your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters.If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today; go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Francis starts listing them at 3:17), and start the episode when you're ready to cook.Chinese American Thanksgiving Meatballs2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 bunch scallion, finely chopped7 cloves garlic, very finely minced1/4 pound stemmed fresh shiitake mushrooms, medium diceDiamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more as needed2 tablespoons oyster sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons sugar1 bunch scallion, finely chopped7 cloves garlic, very finely minced1 pound ground turkey1/2 pound ground porkSauce3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil4 teaspoons peeled, finely minced ginger (from 1 1/2-inch piece

We hear from food writer and soon-to-be cookbook author Eric Kim, Los Angeles Times cooking columnist Ben Mims, and from you (!), our community, about ghosts of Thanksgivings past.Referenced in this episode:Why You Should Make a Turducken (Even if You Don't Want to Eat it by the End) (Food52) Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:Follow along with Eric (and Jean's!) recipe testing for the book Check out Ben's Thanksgiving spread Special thanks to listeners Sarah Copeland, Melissa Dain, and Myo Quinn for sharing their stories. We'll be back next week with a genius recipe; if you come across one in your holiday prep, I'd love to hear about it at genius@food52.com.