Recipe Club

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This season, Recipe Club goes to the movies! Dave Chang, Chris Ying, and a cast of special guests scrutinize the culinary cameos you can’t get out of your head. They go deep on why these scenes stick with us, why they make us hungry, and what they get right (and wrong) about eating.

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Burgers with Mallory Rubin
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Chris and Dave welcome Mallory Rubin to the clubhouse to discuss the burger scenes in 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Avengers,' and unpack the hold burgers have on American culture. Dave also serves his "greatest milkshake ever" while learning about Mallory's deeply impressive/troubling ice cream-eating habits.


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Host: David Chang, Chris Ying
Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao
Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar
Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui

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'The Taste of Things' with Dave and Chris
07/29/2026

Dave Chang tries to convince Chris Ying to watch his favorite food film of all time: 'The Taste of Things' (2023). Chris then tries to convince Dave that his favorite food movie is straight-up porn. They settle their debate over delicious bowls of pot-au-feu.
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Host: David Chang, Chris Ying
Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao
Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar
Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui

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Ratatouille With Eugene Cordero and Justin Pichetrungsi
07/22/2026

Recipe Club heads to Paris to revisit ‘Ratatouille.' Justin shares insights from his Disney days. Eugene ranks rats. Chris finds an excellent recipe for Proust-inspired madeleines. We all question YouTubers who try re-creating the movie's signature dish.
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Host: Chris Ying
Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao
Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar
Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Michael Delgado, Nikola Stanjevich, Micki Milosevic

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Family Dinner with Amanda Dobbins
07/15/2026

David, Chris, and Amanda Dobbins crack into ginger and scallion crab while unpacking the family dinner table as the setting of important conversations in film—big news, bad news, and unspoken tension in 'Father of the Bride,' 'The Godfather Part II,' and 'The Joy Luck Club.'
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Host: David Chang, Chris Ying
Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao
Producer/Editor: Michael Rozvar
Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui

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Sandwiches With Craig Horlbeck
07/08/2026

Is a sandwich where your true self comes out? David, Chris, and The Ringer's Craig Horlbeck chow down on an updated DIY hors d'oeuvres sandwich while debating which is the greatest sandwich on screen: The grilled cheese in 'Chef,' the late-night BLT with an egg in 'Spanglish,' or Rodney Dangerfield's buffet masterpiece in 'Back to School.'


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Host: David Chang, Chris Ying

Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao

Producer/Editor: Michael Rozvar

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Pizza with David Chang and Chris Ying
07/01/2026

The humble slice has range. David and Chris make air-fryer pizza while arguing that how you eat your pizza reveals everything about you. They look at Tony Manero's 'Saturday Night Fever' swagger, the nervous food critic in 'Mystic Pizza,' and Philip Seymour Hoffman's slice-perfecting bit in 'Along Came Polly.'


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Host: David Chang, Chris Ying

Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao

Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar

Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Del...


Breakfast with Tim Baltz and Lily Sullivan
06/24/2026

Actors Tim Baltz and Lily Sullivan join Chris for a deep dive into iconic breakfast scenes from 'Kramer vs. Kramer,' 'Groundhog Day,' and 'Pretty Woman.'


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Potato with Courtney McBroom
06/17/2026

The humble potato: an unlikely movie star. Chef, author, and culinary extraordinaire Courtney McBroom joins Dave and Chris at the table in the clubhouse as they dig into the iconic potato scenes in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' 'The Martian,' and 'White Man's Burden.'


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Steak with Sean Fennessey
06/10/2026

David Chang, Chris Ying, and The Ringer's Sean Fennessey sit down over steak and spaghetti to discuss some of the most emotionally loaded beef in film history: the "overcooked" steak in 'Raging Bull,' a life-changing meal in 'Moonstruck,' class warfare on a plate in 'Snowpiercer,' Miranda Priestly's steak order in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' and more.


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Picnic
06/25/2025

It’s a beautiful day for a picnic, so grab your basket and head to Recipe Club! Marc Johnson brought a royally tasty coronation chicken salad. Mandy Roberts put together a lovely fattoush salad. And Scott Clark of Dad’s Luncheonette brought his delectable, homemade onboard Oreos. But no picnic is complete without a winner, so whose recipe is best? Take a seat on the blanket and find out!

Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Marc Johnson, Mandy Roberts, Scott Clark
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute
Director: Kelsey Rearden
Engineer: Felipe Guil...


Tailgate
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06/18/2025

Open the trunk and start pregaming … it’s time for a Recipe Club tailgate. Pijja Palace owner Avish Naran brought some Texan Frito pies. Recipe Club returner Becky Joiner repped her hometown with some crab cakes. Darin Bresnitz, author and host of Snacky Tunes, brought pulled pork. Who needs to go to the game when we’ve got food like this at the tailgate? Which recipe is best, though? Pull up a foldable chair and find out.


Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Avish Naran, Becky Joiner, Darin Bresnitz
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle...


Backyard BBQ
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06/11/2025

Spark up the grill and click those tongs, Recipe Club is having a backyard BBQ. Chef Joshua Skenes made homemade Pork Jerky. Chef Deborah Pak of Soban LA brought Korean BBQ Pork Ribs. Returning competitor Chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai brought a Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Pineapple Bowl. Which recipe was the best for grillmasters and grill lovers alike? Throw on an apron, take a listen, and find out!

Host: Chris Ying

Guests: Joshua Skenes, Justin Pichetrungsi, Deborah Pak

Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute

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Happy Hour
06/04/2025

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and that somewhere is right here on Recipe Club! Mandy Roberts pulled up with Devils on Horseback. David Chang brought an Aguachile. And Tommy Brockert of LaSorted’s LA brought a Tortilla Española. Want to know which is the best happy hour recipe? Pull up a barstool and join us!


Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Mandy Roberts, David Chang, Tommy Brockert
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute
Director: Kelsey Rearden
Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino
Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe

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Dinner for Six
05/28/2025

Time for a dinner party. With a sizable group coming over, we had our Recipe Club members bring some shareable dishes worth showing off, tasting, and debating. Ari Kolender brought a fishmonger’s pie. Alyse Whitney brought roasted chicken legs and double sesame noodles. Caitlin Cutler returned with her special Mom’s sausage ’n’ rapini mac ’n’ cheesy. Which dish won over our dinner guests? Come on in and find out.


Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Ari Kolender, Alyse Whitney, and Caitlin Cutler
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira Chute
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Dinner for One
05/21/2025

Alone at last. Some peace and quiet, and a meal all to ourselves. Except we’re with our other Recipe Club members, of course. Becky Joiner brings in her leftovers Crunchwrap. Chef Marc Johnson has his Indian butter chickpeas. And Chris Chen has some good ol’ golden Japanese curry. It’s dinner for one, but we forced them to share, discuss, and decide whose recipe is best.


Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Marc Johnson, Becky Joiner, and Christopher Chen
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira Chute
Director: Kelsey Rearden
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Meal Train
05/14/2025

How are you feeling? Our Recipe Club members are kind and wanted to do something nice for you: They cooked a Meal Train recipe. They shared, tasted, and debated these comforting dishes. Chef and Yangban partner John Hong made a variation on caldo de pollo. Previous Recipe Club champion and author John deBary made the listener-requested Lasagne of Love. Beloved 'Dinner Time Live' and Recipe Club member Mandy Roberts brought Golden Get-Well Soup. All of these dishes will make you feel better … but which will make you feel best? Hop on and find out which is the best Meal Tr...


Sunday Brunch
#14
05/07/2025

Grab the mimosas! We had our friends bring some brunch dishes to share, taste, and, as we love to do at brunch: debate. Rashida Holmes, chef and co-owner of Bridgetown Roti, made her version of an Indian-spiced Tomato and Egg Casserole. Rashida’s brunch pal, original Recipe Club member and baker Bryan Ford, brought Pancakes with Maple Brown Butter Apples & Sesame Praline. We were also joined by Malique Smith, co-owner and operator of Bridgetown Roti, who finished the trio of dishes with a French Toast Casserole. Which dish is elevated beyond breakfast and lunch? Join us at the table an...


Cookie Swap
04/30/2025

C is for Cookie, and RC is for Recipe Club! We had our friends bring cookies to swap, taste, and debate. Baker Nicole Rucker brought a cookie game changer: Jacques Torres’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie. She traded with podcasting legend Hrishikesh Hirway, who brought a Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Coconut Pecan Cookie. Baker Jennifer Yee brings her own White Lotus Cookie to swap. For whom will C stand for Champion? Tune in and find out the best cookie recipe!


Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Jennifer Yee, Nicole Rucker, and Hrishikesh Hirway
Producers: Ke...


Cocktail Party
04/23/2025

What a lovely night for some hors d'oeuvres. At our swanky Recipe Club cocktail party, chef David Chang makes some Swedish meatballs. Chef Courtney McBroom joins and brings her hometown-inspired, Texas-style smoked brisket nachos. Jared, executive producer of 'Dinner Time Live,' brings his famous stuffed mushrooms. Now this is our kind of party! Stay for some bites and to find out which is the best cocktail party recipe.


Host: Chris Ying

Guests: David Chang, Courtney McBroom, and Jared Morell

Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, and Noelle Cornelio

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Easter
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04/16/2025

Spring is here, and so is a special bunny who comes into our lives bearing deliciousness and joy: host Chris Ying with a new Easter episode of Recipe Club. Nico de Leon, chef at Lasita, brings the lechón his restaurant is known for. L.A. Times writer and journalist Gustavo Arellano brings his family’s recipe for Zacatecas-style capirotada. And none other than Chris’s wife, Jami Witek, manager at Zero Foodprint, brings potatoes in the form of gratin dauphinois. Let’s hop to it and find out whose recipe is the best for Easter.


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Midnight Snack
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04/09/2025

Shhh. We don’t want to wake anyone up. It’s Midnight Snack, and we’re having a little kitchen party with some delicious eats. Lauren Feidner made pasta carbonara. Recipe Club veteran John deBary whipped up a butter ice cream waffle sundae. Kiano Moju brought out passion fruit and lime pie. Midnight has never been tastier. Find out what you should be making in the middle of the night with our club members!


Host: Chris Ying

Guests: John deBary, Lauren Feidner, and Kiano Moju

Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, and No...


Pizza Night
04/02/2025

This week, pizza night is a family affair. Caitlin Cutler, husband Daniel Cutler, and cousin Brandon Monk compete to find the best at-home pizza recipe. Co-owner of RONAN pizza in L.A., Caitlin makes a fried pizza salad. The chef at RONAN, Daniel, makes a New England–Greek-Style Spicy Chomper pizza. Say that three times fast. And cousin Brandon, executive producer of ‘Dinner Time Live,’ makes Rhode Island pizza strips. Find out which recipe puts the "pizza" in "pizzazz" and which contestant gets bragging rights at the next family reunion!


Host: Chris Ying

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Leftover Chicken
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03/26/2025

Chicken, again? Yes! On this episode, Chef David Chang makes his version of Costco’s chicken bake, culinary consultant Caryl Chinn makes a cozy chicken pot pie, and Chef Marc Johnson tries his hand at a million-dollar chicken casserole, all on a mission to find out the best way for you to use (or should we say, reuse) leftover chicken. Leftovers won’t be something to groan about anymore once you hear what they decide the best recipe is.


Host: Chris Ying

Guests: David Chang, Caryl Chinn, Marc Johnson

Producers: Kels...


Game Day Dips
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03/19/2025

It’s game time at Recipe Club! David Chang, Nico de Leon, and Noelle Cornelio brought in recipes for dips that would make a gameday better. David brought in a caramelized onion dip, Nico brought in a cheesy crab dip, and Noelle brought her take on a beer cheese dip. What a spread. Which dip wins gameday? Find out!


Host: Chris Ying

Guests: David Chang, Noelle Cornelio, Nico de Leon

Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio

Director: Ira Chute

Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino, Sam Hess

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Movie Night
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03/12/2025

Of all the Recipe Clubs in all the towns in all the world, these three walk into ours. It’s Movie Night at Recipe Club, and we need something to snack on during the flick. Chef Katianna Hong of Yangban brought brown butter furikake Chex Mix. Chef David Chang brought homemade pizza rolls. Chef Nicole Rucker of Fat & Flour brought brownies. But only one can rule the box office of our stomachs. Find out the best movie night snack here!


Host: Chris Ying

Guests: David Chang, Nicole Rucker, Katianna Hong

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Snow Day
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03/05/2025

Brrr. It’s cold outside! Good thing we have some great dishes in the house to give us comfort.  Chef Chris Bianco and his meatballs are here, Lauren Feidner brought a Czech goulash, and Chef David Chang has a baked spaghetti assassina-lasagna. But which dish was the best at keeping us warm and cozy?


Host: Chris Ying

Guests: David Chang, Chris Bianco, Lauren Feidner

Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio

Director: Ira Chute

Engineer: T Cruz, Sam Hess

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

Pro...


Potluck
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#4
02/26/2025

The gang’s all here! It’s a Recipe Club Potluck and we’ve invited some friends.  Our friend Mandy Roberts brought buffalo dip sliders, Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai brought buldak fried chicken, and Zach Brooks of Smorgasburg LA brought jambalaya. A delicious time with friends sounds right up our alley here at Recipe Club. But even in friendly competition, whose dish was best?


Host: Chris Ying

Guests: Zach Brooks, Justin Pichetrungsi, Mandy Roberts

Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio

Director: Ira Chute

Engineering: T Cruz...


Packed Lunch
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#3
02/19/2025

School is in session! Today on Recipe Club, David Chang, Andrew Miller, and Marc Johnson bring in packed lunch recipes that kids would love. Dave packs some hand pies, Andrew brings sesame noodles, and Marc brings handmade onigirazu (sushi sandwiches). Tune in to find out which recipe wins this food fight!


Host: Chris Ying

Guests: David Chang, Andrew Miller, Marc Johnson

Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio

Director: Ira Chute

Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino, Sam Hess

Editor: Ira Chute

Production Coordinator: Molly...


Valentine's Day
#2
02/12/2025

Romance is in the air at Recipe Club! David Chang, Nico de Leon, and Becky Joiner compete with recipes to love on Valentine’s Day. Dave makes a chocolate soufflé, Nico woos with an osso buco, and Becky brings the pasta sauce she makes with her husband for V-Day. Which dish will win our hearts?


Host: Chris Ying

Guests: David Chang, Becky Joiner, Nico de Leon

Producers: Kelsey Reardon, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio

Director: Ira Chute

Engineering: Victoria Valencia, Cory McConnell

Editor: Ira Chute

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Season 4 Kickoff: What's New?
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02/05/2025

We're back! It's the long-awaited return of Recipe Club, this time with some new rules. This season's host, extraordinaire Chris Ying, is joined by Chef and competitor Dave Chang to give an overview of how this season will be different: they talk about the new format, reveal episode themes, and Dave scopes out some of his competition. In this episode, the stage is set. In the next episode, the competition of Recipe Club Season 4 begins!


Hosts: Chris Ying and David Chang

Producers: Kelsey Reardon, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio

Director: Ira...


Season 3 Finale
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11/24/2023

Dave and Chris are joined by the entire Recipe Club team to crown the Season 3 winner, hand out some awards and reflect on the beautiful mess that was Season 3.


Hosts: David Chang and Chris Ying

Guests: Rachel Khong, John deBary, Priya Krishna, and Bryan Ford

Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell

Editor: Richard Parks

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Maple Syrup
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11/17/2023

Chris is joined by special guests Priya Krishna and John deBary for the penultimate episode of the season (and the last competitive episode) to make maple pudding cake. John and Priya square-off to determine who will be crowned season champion, and we're not going to tell you who wins!

Host: Chris Ying

Guests: Priya Krishna and John deBary

Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell

Editor: Richard Parks

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Sweet Potato Pie
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11/10/2023

Dave and Chris are joined by special guest Malcolm Livingston II to take a deep holiday dive into sweet potato pie. Malcolm shares a remarkable recipe he developed (you will be a holiday hero if you make this!), which Dave tries to make in the microwave in less than 15 minutes, and Chris challenges himself to make handmade agar-agar for his version.

Hosts: David Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Malcolm Livingston II

Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell

Editor: Richard Parks

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Ube
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11/03/2023

Chris is joined by special guests Rachel Khong and Priya Krishna to discuss (and cook with!) one of the trendiest purple tubers you'll hear about this year: ube. In this episode, the Recipe Club puts Brandi Yamada's recipe for Sweet Potato Haupia Squares through the ringer. Rachel had to make her version in under 20 minutes, Chris makes his in a slow cooker, and Priya had to make her version using only shelf-stable ingredients.

Host: Chris Ying

Guests: Rachel Khong and Priya Krishna

Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Cory McConnell, and Victoria Valencia

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Pork Chili
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10/27/2023

Dave and Chris are joined by special guest Dave Arnold to run up the score on his very own Game Day Pork Chili recipe! This is one of those recipes that you can make a huge batch of and be everyone's favorite tailgate buddy. But, as usual, the Recipe Club isn't going to take the easy way out. Dave does a Caribbean-inspired spin based on the true story of Jamaican oxtail, Chris tried an Italian-style fusion, and the guys—kind as ever—insisted that Dave Arnold turn this pork chili dish into a cocktail.

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Instant Potato Flakes
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10/20/2023

Chris is joined by guests Bryan Ford and John deBary to explore a food from the future: instant potato flakes! Listener Hannah Vickers shared the recipe for her dad's famous "Butterhorns"—which we, like you, had never heard of until now.

Host: Chris Ying

Guests: Bryan Ford and John deBary

Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Cory McConnell, and Victoria Valencia

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Flavored Vodka
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10/13/2023

Chris is joined by guests Rachel Khong and Priya Krishna to dabble in the dark arts of flavored vodka. The Recipe Club isn't afraid of the oft-mocked genre of spirit, but rather embraces it in the name of home cookery.

Host: Chris Ying

Guests: Rachel Khong and Priya Krishna

Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Cory McConnell, and Victoria Valencia

Editor: Richard Parks

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Parisian Gnocchi
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#322
10/06/2023

Dave and Chris are joined by special guest Wylie Dufresne to cook and discuss one of his favorite holiday recipes: Parisian Gnocchi! Wylie explains the original recipe, then Dave and Chris describe their self-prescribed fusions for Japanese and Beijing-style fusions, respectively. Finally, Wylie recounts his experience turning his own recipe into "pizza."

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: Wylie Dufresne

Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell

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Coffee
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09/29/2023

Dave and Chris are joined by John deBary to pour over America's favorite morning beverage: coffee. In this episode, ‘The Recipe Club’ won't be drinking anything (it's never that easy, is it?), but trying out a coffee mole recipe from listener Juan Francisco, who took inspiration from his family's mole negro.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying

Guest: John deBary

Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell

Editor: Richard Parks

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Chicken Wings
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09/22/2023

Chris Ying clucks it up with Bryan Ford and John deBary about all things Chicken Wings. The guys break down their scale of love (or meh) for the ever-popular menu offering, and rate their go-to sauce if they were forced to choose only one. They then go through their cooking experience with this episode's delicious braised chicken wing recipe.

Host: Chris Ying

Guests: Bryan Ford and John deBary

Producers: Gabi Marler, Ira Chute, Victoria Valencia, and Cory McConnell

Editor: Richard Parks

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