The Genius Recipe Tapes

Referenced in this episode Ali Slagle's Not Just Another Chicken Caesar SaladAli's Book,  I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)Ali's Biscotti Recipe Genius-Hunter Extra CreditKristen's OG fried toast inspiration: Borlotti Beans on Toast with Greens (Food52)Follow Ali on Instagram @itsalislagleHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.

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 CookbookClover RollsPâte BriséeDouble crust chicken pot pieGenius-Hunter Extra CreditErin Jean McDowell's Bake It Up A Notch Youtube channelErin Jean McDowell's InstagramOrder Kristen's newest book, Simply Genius 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

Anna Sulan Masing, host of Whetstone Radio's Taste of Place podcast cooks her way through Mandy Yin's incredible Sarawak Chicken recipeRecipeMarinate 6 skinless chicken thighs, with the bone-in just with salt, leave for 1/2hour on the kitchen bench to get it to room temperatureBlitz up spice paste: 200g roughly chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2.5cm of ginger root, 2 stalks of lemongrass also roughly choppedToast 1tsp of black peppercorns, and 1 tsp of white peppercorns - choose any good quality peppercorns. This is done on a very low heat, without oil until fragrant. Then, grind it into a fine powder ideally in a mortar & pestleIn a medium sized saucepan slowly get 3 tbsp of oil warm, then add in the pepper powder and the spice paste. Fry off until the oil splits - no longer than 10minsAdd in the chicken, 450g (1lb) of roughly chopped tomatoes, 300mls of water, 5 laksa leaves (or a bunch of mint) with stalks. Bring to boil then let simmer for 20min. Keep an eye on it and stirr at regular intervals.Add in 100mls of coconut milk, stir and cook for another 5minsServe with rice!Is there a recipe you'd like to hear us make? Tell us all about it at podcasts@food52.com!Lobby Time Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Referenced in this episode First Generation: Recipes from My Taiwanese-American HomeFrankie'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 Sessions

Referenced in this episode Good & Sweet CookbookBrian Levy's SiteBrian 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 Sessions

Referenced in this episode:Sweet Corn Butter recipeHow to Magically Turn Corn Into Butter (Food52)Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:The jewelry company Whitney founded to connect and empower womenCheck out Lukas Volger's corn tofu: Butter It, Tofu It, Dip It. But Don’t Boil It. (Taste)View transcriptHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it! I'm at genius@food52.com.

Catch up on the rest of the incredible conversations we had with the guests featured on this episode  Ali Slagle's EpisodeJesse Spark's EpisodeCheryl Day's EpisodeBrian Hogan Stewart's EpisodeEric Kim's EpisodeKristina Cho's EpisodeRoxana Jullapat's EpisodeEsther Choi's EpisodeJulie Sahni's Episode 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 Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies (Bon Appétit)Kristen's (other!) One Recipe Melissa Clark’s Stovetop Mac & Cheese  (Food52)Genius-Hunter Extra CreditListen to Jesse on The One Recipe Podcast (The Splendid Table)Follow Jesse on InstagramHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.

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 RamenGenius-Hunter Extra-Credit:Subscribe to Daniela's Eat Voraciously NewsletterHave 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 LamGenius  Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You CookGenius-Hunter Extra-Credit:Tune into Francis' various episodes on The Splendid Table PodcastSpecial thanks to listeners Devangi and Karen! Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell us all about it at genius@food52.com.

Referenced in this episode:Salsa Guille recipe from Andrea Aliseda  on Food52Additional writings by Andrea AlisedaGenius-Hunter Extra-Credit:Unlocking Nixtamal for EpicuriousHave 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 perched at the steps of an old cathedral the air, abundant and thick; a paradise for the senses, as I cradle calla lilies in the fold of my arms I have a little coffee to linger in the poetry of the bugambilias outside the home of the late Gael García Márquez, who rests in peace I devour my heart gushing of salsa amor as if it were a torta and lick my fingers savoring every last bite the united states doesn’t taste quite like this (Spanish Version )cierro los ojos, y me veo sentada en la entrada de un catedral el aire, pleno y lleno: un paraíso para el olfato arrullando flores de alcatraz entre mis brazos con un cafecito para echarle ojo a la poesía de la bugambilia, frente la casa del Don Gael García Márquez, que en paz descanse. mastico mi corazón, escurriendo de salsa amor como si fuera torta y me chupo los dedos de lo delicioso que está, en los estados unidos, no saben cocinar así.

Referenced in this episode:What's the Difference?: Recreational Culinary Reference for the Curious and ConfusedGenius-Hunter Extra Credit:Sign up to receive Brette's newsletter each weekRead more by Brette on Food52Shout out Erin McDowell - Food52's Resident Baking BFF!Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.

Referenced in this episode:Mayukh's new book, Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in AmericaGenius-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 mentorShe 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: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer.Referenced in this episode:Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation FarmerWatermelon Steak Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes & Sangria Vinaigrette recipeGenius-Hunter Extra-Credit:Peep this excerpt from the "Eart/Earth" chapterMatthew's Gullah Rice to make tonight  

Referenced in this episode:Cooking for Your KidsGenius-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. 

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 SimeonGenius-Hunter Extra Credit:Follow Sheldon on  InstagramHave 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 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.

Referenced in this episode Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in DiasporaSalatet Fattoush (California Fattoush Salad)Genius-Hunter Extra CreditReem Assil on InstagramHave 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 episodeEpic Snickerdoodles for Stephanie RecipeSnackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and TreatsGenius-Hunter Extra CreditJessie Sheehan's InstagramHave 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 PodcastEsther's White Kimchi RecipeKristen gushes about THIS Sheet Pan Pierogies with Brussels Sprouts and Kimchi recipe (New York Times)Genius-Hunter Extra CreditFollow Esther on her Instagram pageWanna taste? Check out and try out Mokbar -- they ship Nationwide!Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.