There are so many recipes out there to make granola, but then there are recipes that are Simply Genius. Jenné Claiborne's recipe bakes up faster and easier than any recipe out there by thoughtfully omitting what you may have thought was a crucial ingredient. Referenced in this episode Why Jenné Claiborne's Tahini Granola is Genius (Article) Jenné C…

Referenced in this episode Ali Slagle's Not Just Another Chicken Caesar Salad Ali's Book, I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To) Ali's Biscotti Recipe Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Kristen's OG fried toast inspiration: Borlotti Beans on Toast with Greens (Food52) Follow Ali on Instagram @itsalislagle Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me…

There're enough stressors around the holidays to let your dessert be one of them, so we sat down with Erin Jeanne McDowell to get some tips on ways to bring flawless pies to the table. Referenced in this episode Savory Baking Cookbook Clover Rolls Pâte Brisée Double crust chicken pot pie Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Erin Jean McDowell's Bake It Up A …

Anna Sulan Masing, host of Whetstone Radio's Taste of Place podcast cooks her way through Mandy Yin's incredible Sarawak Chicken recipe Recipe Marinate 6 skinless chicken thighs, with the bone-in just with salt, leave for 1/2hour on the kitchen bench to get it to room temperature Blitz up spice paste: 200g roughly chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2.…

Referenced in this episode First Generation: Recipes from My Taiwanese-American Home Frankie's Website Frankie's Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com. Theme Music by The Cabinetmaker on Blue Dot SessionsPor Kristen Miglore, Frankie Gaw

Referenced in this episode Good & Sweet Cookbook Brian Levy's Site Brian Levy on Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com. Theme Music by The Cabinetmaker on Blue Dot SessionsPor Kristen Miglore, Brian Levy

Referenced in this episode: Sweet Corn Butter recipe How to Magically Turn Corn Into Butter (Food52) Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: The jewelry company Whitney founded to connect and empower women Check out Lukas Volger's corn tofu: Butter It, Tofu It, Dip It. But Don’t Boil It. (Taste) View transcript Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me…

Catch up on the rest of the incredible conversations we had with the guests featured on this episode Ali Slagle's Episode Jesse Spark's Episode Cheryl Day's Episode Brian Hogan Stewart's Episode Eric Kim's Episode Kristina Cho's Episode Roxana Jullapat's Episode Esther Choi's Episode Julie Sahni's Episode Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? T…

Referenced in this episode Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies (Bon Appétit) Kristen's (other!) One Recipe Melissa Clark’s Stovetop Mac & Cheese (Food52) Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Listen to Jesse on The One Recipe Podcast (The Splendid Table) Follow Jesse on Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@…

Referenced in this episode: Stop Calling Food Exotic (The Washington Post) Reader commentary to Daniela's 'Exotic' recipes? Let's talk about why there's really no such thing Pantry Ramen Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: Subscribe to Daniela's Eat Voraciously Newsletter Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell us all about it at genius@food52.com.…

Referenced in this episode: The Silkiest Pasta Sauce From Any Veg You've Got (Food52) Pasta With Silkiest Eggplant Sauce from Francis Lam Genius Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: Tune into Francis' various episodes on The Splendid Table Podcast Special thanks to listeners Devangi and Ka…

Referenced in this episode: Salsa Guille recipe from Andrea Aliseda on Food52 Additional writings by Andrea Aliseda Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: Unlocking Nixtamal for Epicurious Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell us all about it at genius@food52.com. Ode to Mexico by Andrea Aliseda (English Version) I close my eyes and see myself perche…

Referenced in this episode: What's the Difference?: Recreational Culinary Reference for the Curious and Confused Genius-Hunter Extra Credit: Sign up to receive Brette's newsletter each week Read more by Brette on Food52 Shout out Erin McDowell - Food52's Resident Baking BFF! Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@f…

Referenced in this episode: Mayukh's new book, Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America Genius-Hunter Extra Credit: This piece, written by Mayukh, is what encouraged Coconut & Sambal author Lara Lee to seek out Sri, and ask her to be her culinary mentor She Was a Soul Food Sensation. Then, 19 Years Ago, She Disappeared…

As someone who has tried (and oftentimes failed) to record and preserve her own family recipes, Kristen really connected with chefarmer-turned-author Matthew Raiford's mission to document the dishes and stories from his. For this week's Genius Session, Kristen goes behind the scenes with Matthew, as he shares his process of writing Bress 'n' Nyam: …

Referenced in this episode: Cooking for Your Kids Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: Can I Eat That? Children's book (by Joshua David Stein) Dive into Joshua's stories on literally anybody and anything Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell us all about it at genius@food52.com.Por Kristen Miglore, Joshua David Stein

Referenced in this episode: Kim Chee Dip From Sheldon Simeon (Recipe) Shoyu Dip With Sesame Crunch From Sheldon Simeon (Recipe) Cook Real Hawaii by Sheldon Simeon Genius-Hunter Extra Credit: Follow Sheldon on Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.…

Referenced in this episode Sarsoon ka Saag (Fragrant Butter-Laced Pureed Mustard Greens) From Julie Sahni Watch this recipe (food52) Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain Cooking Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Julie Sahni's Curried Avocado with Garlic and Green Chiles Learn Indian cooking from the master herself - Take a cooking class with Julie Have a g…

Referenced in this episode Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora Salatet Fattoush (California Fattoush Salad) Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Reem Assil on Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com. Theme Music by The Cabinetmaker on Blue Dot Sessions…

Referenced in this episode Epic Snickerdoodles for Stephanie Recipe Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Jessie Sheehan's Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com. Theme Music by The Cabinetmaker on Blue Dot Sessions…

Referenced in this episode Get your culinary questions answered - listen to Esther on the Hotline Offline Podcast Esther's White Kimchi Recipe Kristen gushes about THIS Sheet Pan Pierogies with Brussels Sprouts and Kimchi recipe (New York Times) Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Follow Esther on her Instagram page Wanna taste? Check out and try out Mokbar…

Special thanks to listeners Kayla (@kaylacalbano), Rachel (@craftsandcrumbs), and Oumaima (@lemonshmallow) for your potato-tales. Referenced in this episode: Ultra-Crispy Roast Potatoes From a Secret Indonesian Cooking Club—Plus 20 Beginner Recipes I’m Still Hunting (Food52) Crispy Soy & Ginger Roast Potatoes recipe and of course, Lara's stunning b…

Referenced in this episode: Whipped Hummus With Roasted Carrots & Za'atar Oil recipe Dreamy-Smooth Hummus From a Kitchen Oops (Food52) Genius-Hunter Extra Credit: Everything you ever wanted to know about magical bean water, aquafaba Hetty's podcast, The House Specials View transcript Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it! I…

Kristen Miglore, lifelong Genius hunter, speaks with chef, cookbook author, and TV personality Carla Hall. Of Top Chef and Carla Hall's Soul Food fame, Carla talks about the genius buttermilk biscuit recipe she's spent decades perfecting. Referenced in this episode: The Genius Secrets to Carla Hall’s Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits (Food52) Flaky Butterm…

Referenced in this episode: Sweet Corn Butter recipe How to Magically Turn Corn Into Butter (Food52) Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit: The jewelry company Whitney founded to connect and empower women Check out Lukas Volger's corn tofu: Butter It, Tofu It, Dip It. But Don’t Boil It. (Taste) View transcript Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me…

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

Referenced in this episode Sam Seneviratne's Website Joy of Baking Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Cook and a Half - Sam's cooking show co-hosted with her son, Artie Banana Bread Scones - A previous Genius recipe from Sam Seneviratne's Joy of Baking Kristen's newest book, Simply Genius Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at ge…

Join Chef Farokh Talati on our Play Me a Recipe Podcast as he cooks through Masala Oats, his go-to quick breakfast that brings warmth, tang, and everything else you need for the day ahead from his new cookbook Parsi: From Persia to Bombay: recipes & tales from the ancient culture. Recipe Serves 4 For Oats 100g ghee or unsalted butter 1 small red on…

Whether its recreating the iconic moon pie cookie in bar form or using tahini to elevate your go-to recipes, Joy the Baker is chock full of incredible baking tips and tricks to bring into a new year of better baking. Referenced in this episode Joy's Plum and Lemon Curd Cake Joy's Moon Pie Bar Joy's Dark Chocolate Tahini Skillet Cookie Genius-Hunter…

Rugelach is a beloved Jewish treasure originating from Eastern Europe. The cookie-pastry hybrid can be filled with anything from jam to chocolate and is the perfect two-bite treat fit for any holiday spread. This version, a classic chocolate rugelach bolstered with the flavors of creamy milk chocolate and malted milk powder, has a nostalgic flavor …

A look back at some of our favorite genius recipes of the year with Food52 co-founder and CEO, Amanda Hesser Referenced in this episode Julia Turshen's Fried Eggs Lindsay Maitland Hunt's Slow Roasted Chicken with Crispy Skin Yasmin Khan's Stunning Citrus Cake Dorie Greenspan's French Yogurt Cake Dorie Greenspan's Caramel-y Chocolate Cookies Tara O'…

Cook along with Jesse Szewczyk to make these crunchy, perfectly spiced, and understated shortbread cookies that are as delicious dunked into hot coffee as they are eaten all on their own. Recipe Makes 24 bars Shortbread Base 1 2/3 cups (214g) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks/170g…

It's time we take stock of whats in our fridge and make some soul-filling stock for the winter with Food52's food editor, Emily Ziemski on this bonus episode featuring our sister-show Play Me a Recipe Stock is endlessly versatile so we're not following a specific recipe for this episode, but here are a few to get you started if you need that extra …

Lemon Lumpies? Cuddle Cookies? It's rare to find treats who's names are as exciting as the confection themselves. Luckily on this episode we speak with Rose Levy Barenbaum, author of The Cookie Bible, about how she perfects her recipes and makes their names come to life. Referenced in this episode The Cookie Bible Simply Genius Ice Cream Bliss Geni…

This episode, Kristen Miglore sits with the incomparable Nigella Lawson to discuss her latest cookbook Cook, Eat, Repeat. Referenced in this episode Cook, Eat, Repeat Where to See Nigella Live Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Nigella's Instagram Nigella Lawson's No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake Nigella Lawson’s Chicken & Pea Traybake Have a genius recipe you'd…

Every vegetable has infinite possibilities. Is it the main course, a side, a component, a snack? In Hetty McKinnon's upcoming book, Tenderheart, she explores not just how we can make the most out of the vegetables in our pantry but how using them can connect us to the people and the world around us. Referenced in this episode Hetty's new book, Tend…

This week we're sharing an episode of another Food52 podcast, Play Me a Recipe featuring bartender and writer Harper Fendler mixing a Penicillin, and tracing its origins to the famed Manhattan cocktail bar Milk & Honey. Recipe Serves 1 2 ounces blended Scotch whisky (Famous Grouse) 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1/2 ounce ginger syrup 1/2 ounce honey sy…

Referenced in this episode: Check out Katherine's podcast, Smart Mouth These are the cookies Genius-Hunter Extra Credit: Oh and the mayo episode For more genius tips, tricks, or leads from Katherine, subscribe to Smart Mouth's accompanying newsletterPor Kristen Miglore, Katherine Spiers

Referenced in this episode Simply Genius Cookbook Tara O'Brady's Genius Chocolate Chip Cookies Tara O'Brady on Substack Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Tara O'Brady's Website Tara O'Brady's Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com. Theme Music by The Cabinetmaker on Blue Dot Sessions…

Referenced in this episode Mi Cocina: Cookbook Sweet Heat: Rick's Video Series Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Borderline Salty: Rick's Podcast with Carla Lalli Music Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com. Theme Music by The Cabinetmaker on Blue Dot SessionsPor Kristen Miglore, Rick Martinez

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, swi…

Referenced in this episode Pre-Order Simply Genius Cookbook Heidi Swanson's Genius 5-Minute Tomato Sauce Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com. Theme Music by The Cabinetmaker on Blue Dot SessionsPor Kristen Miglore

Referenced in this episode Burnt Toast Podcast Feed Food52 Podcast Network Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com. Theme Music by The Cabinetmaker on Blue Dot SessionsPor Kristen Miglore, Harry Sultan

Referenced in this episode Everything Cookbooks website Everything Cookbooks on Apple Podcasts Pre-Order Simply Genius Genius-Hunter Extra Credit Molly Steven's Instagram Andrea Nguyen's Instagram Kate Leahy's Instagram Kristin Donnelly's Instagram Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com. Theme Music by T…