Dinner SOS by Bon Appétit

Brian and Claire are newlyweds looking for more fish recipes. Specifically, salmon recipes. Salmon is their favorite, but they cook it so frequently, they're on the verge of growing tired of it. Can Shilpa and Chris help the couple keep salmon at number 1? RECIPES: From Chris: Sushi Rice with Miso-Caramel Glazed Salmon, Cod with Scallion-Sesame Butter From Shilpa: Crackly-Chewy Rice Paper Salmon Rolls, Hot-Smoked Salmon Noodle Salad, Brothy Coconut-Mustard Fish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bon Appetit's Restaurant Editor Elazar Sontag joins Chris in studio to talk about BA's 2023 Best New Restaurants List, how he at time (seriously) had seven meals in one day, and what it feels like when you are eating at what will become a restaurant on the list. Click here for recipes from some of this year's Best New Restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lale Arikoglu is an expert traveler. And she’s headed on vacation with friends, where she’ll need to provide dinner one evening. Faced with a flurry of dietary restrictions, she turned to Dinner SOS for some direction. RECIPES: From Chris: Sesame Tofu with Broccoli, Peanut Butter Noodles with Cucumbers From Shilpa: Easy Fish Tacos, Chipotle-Crusted Cauliflower Tacos, Sizzling Turmeric-Dill Fish Taco Bonus Links: What to Pack for Vacation (Kitchen Edition) Origami Spice Holders (instead of folding down the second flap, Shilpa folds it over the top of the cup and tapes it down to seal her spices inside) Check out Women Who Travel, Lale's podcast from Condé Nast Traveler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ira Madison III is no stranger to hosting. He hosts Crooked Media's Keep It Podcast. But outside of podcasting, he loves his friends, cookbooks, and hosting dinner parties. However, he recently moved to a much smaller space and is out of practice hosting. Chris and Maya Kaimal help Ira complete his short yet ambitious wishlist, which includes finding a fun recipe from a great cookbook author, and hosting his own birthday party. The recipes: Chicken Tikka Skewers Chopped Kachumber Salad Minty Cucumber Raita Dishoom's Chicken Berry Britannia Classic pork vindaloo Dishoom's Gunpowder Potato  Maya's Herby Roasted Potatoes White Turnip Tarka Salad Roasted Tomato Tarka with Yogurt Chili Cheese Toast For more, check out Maya's book Indian Flavor Every Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like many of us, 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 Chris and Shilpa for help stocking her pantry to get her out of her weeknight rut. Recipes featured in the episode: CHRIS: Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta, Creamy Tahini and Harissa Beef SHILPA: Hummus Bowls with Merguez-Spiced Tempeh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel and her boyfriend are obsessed with scallops. In fact, their ideal scallop experience was at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell's Kitchen, and she's been trying to replicate it ever since. In this episode, we help Rachel figure out how she should be cooking scallops. Plus, Kendra Vaculin gives Rachel a first-class lesson in the Test Kitchen. Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Garlicky Buttery Scallops From Kendra, Scallops and Chorizo in Tomato Sauce, Lemony Grilled Scallops and Blistered Long Beans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Chris and Mark Bittman dig through the inbox to answer your culinary questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie cold called us and left us a voicemail about her fear of cooking chicken, so we got her back on the line to really dig into her concerns. And with the help of Mackenzie Fegan, we offer her some great recipes from the BA archive to tackle her chicken fears. Plus, we offer her some not-chicken options because there are no rules!! Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Coconut Milk-Braised Chicken Legs / Wild Card, BA’s best chocolate chip cookie From Mackenzie, Chicken Paprikash with Buttered Egg Noodles / Wild Card, slow-roasted salmon with harissa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris couldn't have prepared more for this week's SOS. Our caller, Ilana, is in search of a brownie that's not too sweet. Luckily, Chris just developed a new brownie recipe in the Test Kitchen. A process that required more than a hundred attempts to find the perfect one (with a little help from Hana Asbrink). Chris and Hana adapt that recipe to Ilana's sweetness preferences.  Get the recipe: Triple Chocolate Brownies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liah loves ordering takeout, particularly of the Indian and Thai varieties. But, she recently discovered she’s allergic to nuts, which means her favorite takeout options are now out of question. Despite her best attempts, she’s yet to recreate some of her favorite dishes at home. So, Shilpa and Chris offer her some nut-free approaches to a few beloved dishes. Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Khao Soi, Chile Crisp From Shilpa, Eggplant Biryani, Tofu and Green Pea Curry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon always hated his mother's recipe for spaghetti sauce. So, he's hoping to find a recipe he will love and make with his own kids. Chris enlists Hana Asbrink's help to introduce Jon to a new approach he and his family will love. The recipe: Spaghetti and Verrry Tender Meatballs Watch Hana's How I Developed: Spaghetti and Meatballs here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, and even adapt. But, she’s in search of more like these. She wants more meal frameworks that will allow her to think outside the bounds of following a recipe. So, Chris taps Claire Saffitz to help Maya discover more meal types to add to her repertoire. Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, One pan chicken thighs with burst tomatoes, harissa, and feta From Claire, Cold Noodles i.e.: Cold Miso-Sesame Noodles, Ramen with Steak and Sesame-Ginger Dressing, Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Coconut-Lime Dressing, Udon with Chicken and Garlicky Peanut Dressing, Soba with Tofu and Miso-Mustard Dressing, Cutlet & a Salad: i.e. Cutlet Story, japanese curry w Chicken Katsu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yilin is a college student on a budget. And like a good Econ-major, she called in to find out which ingredients are worth her time and which types of foods are within her culinary reach. Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic give her several options to stretch herself. And Yilin teaches Chris a thing or two about TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last month, for the very first time, Dinner SOS left the studio and took to the live stage! With the help of a few culinary geniuses, Padma Lakshmi, Marcus Samuelsson, and Ruth Reichl, we answered your cooking questions and some from the crowd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whenever Blake makes mac and cheese, it tastes like cardboard. Maggie Hoffman and Chris offer him two approaches to the dish to make sure that never happens again. Recipes featured in this episode:  From Maggie, Our Favorite Mac and Cheese and from Chris, Stovetop Mac and Cheese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phoebe is preparing an ambitious meal: a good-bye picnic for 25 graduating high school seniors she’s advised over the years. The students are graduating from a boarding school in rural Indiana, and they’ve tried every restaurant in town. So, Phoebe wants to do something special. Chris enlists Amiel Stanek’s help to help Phoebe give these teens the proper send-off into the world. Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Creamy Tahini and Harissa Beef, Grilled Chicken Skewers with Toum (plus more on skewer pro tips!), Slow Roasted Onion Dip - as a bonus, maybe homemade flatbread. From Amiel, Zaatar Chicken with Garlicky Yogurt, Spicy and Creamy Slaw - round it out with store bought hummus, baba ganoush, stuffed grape leaves, pita (warmed in oven), herby hot sauce (zhug - Trader Joe’s brand is great), etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie cold called us and left us a voicemail about her fear of cooking chicken, so we got her back on the line to really dig into her concerns. And with the help of Mackenzie Fegan, we offer her some great recipes from the BA archive to tackle her chicken fears. Plus, we offer her some not-chicken options because there are no rules!! Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Coconut Milk-Braised Chicken Legs / Wild Card, BA’s best chocolate chip cookie From Mackenzie, Chicken Paprikash with Buttered Egg Noodles / Wild Card, slow-roasted salmon with harissa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even with a whole slew of allergies and dietary restrictions, Caitlin manages to find meals to fit her family’s food needs. But she is completely vexed by finding a gluten free pizza dough that is crunchy and chewy. Chris brings in Aran Goyoaga to share her solution to Caitlin’s pizza problem. Plus, a science lesson on gluten with Shilpa Uskokovic. Aran's recipes : GF PIzza Dough Cannelle et Vanille Cookbook Cannelle et Vanille Bakes Simple Cookbook Cannelle et Vanille Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michela is a life-long vegetarian who needs some inspiration and ideas for getting more protein into her diet. So, Chris enlists the one-and-only Hetty McKinnon to help reframe Michela’s thinking on cooking with plants. Recipes featured in the episode: From Chris, Chickpea preparation from Tuna Salad with Crispy Chickpeas From Hetty, Sesame tofu with broccoli, Creamy cashew udon with crispy mushrooms, Broccoli and Cashew Cream soup, Roasted carrots and chickpeas with herby cashew cream – plus more info on black vinegar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sustainability mailbag: Fried Caper and Artichoke Toasts, Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Sesame Brittle, Herb-Stuffed Flatbreads with Yogurt Sauce, Lemony Brothy Beans with Asparagus, Beet and Mushroom Miso Ragu Pierce's pop-up tour: https://piercespringtour.com/ Aerthship collective: https://aerthship.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recipes featured in the episode: Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge Gluten-Free Chocolate-Tahini Brownies One-Pot Puttanesca Meatball Soup with Beef Stew Vibes Citrus-Braised Pork with Crispy Shallots Red Wine and Soy-Braised Short Ribs Soy-Braised Brisket Coconut-and-Lemongrass-Braised Short Ribs Coconut-Marinated Short Rib Kebabs with Peanut-Chile Oil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Sonia visit the studio to reflect on their time with Maddy. Plus, hear her try a few more things! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren and her family love inviting people over for Shabbat dinner. But between dietary restrictions and kids, sometimes figuring out what to make feels too hard. So she often resorts to ordering in. Still, Lauren feels like there's a way for Shabbat to feel more complete with the right homemade meal. Recipes featured in this episode: From Nina, Miso-Mushroom Risotto, From Chris, Chana Masala, Spiced Dal with fluffy rice and salted yogurt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, and to shed the title of "pick eater." Chris taps Executive Editor Sonia Chopra to help Maddy face her food fears. Recipes featured in this episode: From Sonia, Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta, Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal, quesadilla with cheese and black beans. From Chris, Confetti Rice with Chicken in Spicy Garlic Broth, Cod with Soy-Caramalized Onion and Potatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lana is a mom to a toddler and lives in a rural area, which means trips to the grocery store aren't that simple or frequent. She's looking for meals that freeze well, that feel new, and are delicious. So, we turn to two freezer geniuses: Zaynab Issa & Alex Beggs.  Recipes featured in this episode:  From Zaynab, her Roasted Carrot Soup with Crispy Shallots, and her Make Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwiches. And from Chris a Soy-Braised Brisket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shilpa Uskokovic has been busy baking cakes for any occasion. Listen to hear Shilpa's top five best cake practices, and all the tools you need to successfully bake at home. Plus, she'll answer a few cake questions from the inbox. Tools & Ingredients mentioned in this episode: Therapen Baker’s Joy Recipes mentioned in this episode: Raspberry Cake With Whipped Cream Filling Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Vegan Banana Bread With Chocolate and Miso For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whitney considers herself a beginner in the kitchen, but her dream is to host a multi-course dinner that will really wow her friends. So, Chris and Shilpa throw some really ambitious recipes her way. Will they be too much or will Whitney rise to the occasion? Recipes featured in this episode:  Char Siu Wellington, Beef Wellington with Green Sauce, Duchess Baked Potatoes;  Pears and Radishes with Gorgonzola and Nori, turmeric-lime chicken with pumpkin seed salsa, Arroz Verde with Spiced Mushrooms, Citrus Caramel Sundae with Toasted Almonds  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noor Murad talks to Jesse this week about the time she almost burned down a kitchen, what it’s like teaching the hard lessons she had to be taught, and her One: Green Frittata With Burnt Eggplant & Pomegranate Salsa. Noor Murad is a chef, cookbook author and head of the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen. You can follow her on Instagram @noorishbynoor. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Shilpa weigh in on how a vegetarian mom should prepare chicken for her toddler, the only knives you actually need in the kitchen, what cuisine they'd choose for a weeknight dinner, and finally, whether frozen fish is worth cooking. | Recipes and Recs in this episode: Air Fryer Sesame-Coconut Chicken Tenders, Cheese-Cracker Crusted Chicken; Mac Chef Knife, and a Victorinox paring knife; Black Bass With Preserved Lemon-Pistachio Sauce, Slow-Roasted Salmon with Harissa, Saucy, Tangy Slow-Roast Sambal Salmon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katianna and John Hong know all about sharing the kitchen together. They’re both chefs and run their restaurant Yangban Society, which was named one of our Best New Restaurants of 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They both love to cook, but they don't love cooking together. This Valentine's Day, we help Serena and her boyfriend navigate the kitchen as a team. Recipes featured in this episode:  From Rachel, Vada Pav with Dry Coconut-Garlic Chutney, Masala Fried Chicken  and from Chris, Fresh Pepper Kung Pao Chicken, Weeknight Mapo Tofu with Ground Pork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whenever Blake makes mac and cheese, it tastes like cardboard. Maggie Hoffman and Chris offer him two approaches to the dish to make sure that never happens again. Recipes featured in this episode:  From Maggie, Our Favorite Mac and Cheese and from Chris, Stovetop Mac and Cheese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like many of us, Jenn is experiencing leftover fatigue. So, Kendra and Chris introduce her to the lifechanging art of nextovers. Recipes featured in this episode:  From Kendra, Beer-Braised Carnitas, Buttery Tomato and Cinnamon-Spiced Rice and from Chris, Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Bacony Black Beans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nico and Natalie love cooking together, but after Natalie developed a dairy intolerance cooking their favorite dishes just hasn't been the same. Chris invites vegan-chef Chrissy Tracey to help Nico and Natalie navigate the world of dairy-free. Recipes featured in this episode:  From Chrissy, her Vegan Cacio e Pepe and from Chris, Chewy Date and Dark Chocolate Cookies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aruna is about as prepared as any home cook could be. But after a bad experience frying, she's terrified to try again. Chris brings in Test Kitchen Coordinator Inés Anguiano to get Aruna back in the frying game! Recipes featured in this recipe: From Inés: Cardamom Cream-Filled Sugar Donuts, Lemony Glazed Cake Doughnuts From Chris: Doughnuts with Grapefruit Curd and Citrus Sugar More information about frying from Bon Appétit: 5 Things That Can Go Horribly Wrong When Frying (and How to Avoid Them) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We love hearing from our listeners, but we get a lot of questions that we can't turn into full episodes. So, to answer your questions, we're going through our inbox and answering them on air. If you have a dinner emergency for us, write to us at dinnersos@bonappetit.com.  Recommendations Below: For Serena: Zaynab Issa’s’ Chicken & Cabbage Salad.  For Abby:  Kendra Vaculin’s Sun-Dried Tomato Romesco Pasta For Jackson:  Maesri Brand Curry Paste NY Shuk Harissa NY Shuk Preserved Lemons Maya Kaimmal’s Tikka Masala Indian Simmer Sauce Rick Bayless’s Red Chilli Enchilada Sauce S & B Curry Powder Rao’s Marinara Sauce Old Bay Seasoning Mutti Double Concentrated Tomato Paste Canned Tomatoes: Bianco DiNapoli, Sclafani, Jersey Fresh For Iyat:  Chris’s Beef Wellington Selections from Shilpa’s Fancy/Frugal Dinner Party: Shilpa’s Meatloaf. Plus, her pickled vegetables. A Charlotte Russe Cake; Here’s a version of a Charlotte from Epicurious.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire tends to spend her dinner parties in the kitchen, not with her guests. She called in search of a recipe with big make ahead potential. Recipes Featured in this Episode: From Zaynab, the Date & Soy Shortribs and from Chris, the Duck Confit. For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam's kitchen is tiny, but she really wants to experiment in the kitchen, particularly with baking. Chris enlists the help of Bon Appetit's Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink to help Sam bake something beautiful in her small space. If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us at podcasts@bonappetit.com. Or leave us a voice message at 212-286-7071. Recipes Featured in this Episode: From Hana, the Giant Cardamom Bun and from Chris, the Cocoa Brioche Morning Bun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neha is having a dinner party on Friday. But with five guests and a set of four dietary restrictions, she's stumped by what to serve. So, Chris brings in BA Food Editor Shilpa Uskokovic to help Neha figure out what to serve besides water soup!  If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us at podcasts@bonappetit.com. Or leave us a voice message at 212-286-7071! Recipes: From Shilpa, Weeknight Fancy Ravioli, and from Chris, Baked Minty Rice w/ Pomegranate For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A construction timeline for Rose's kitchen is interfering with her Thanksgiving plans, so she's decided to turn to the grill. Our host Chris Morocco enlists one of the Test Kitchen's greatest grillers to help Rose find the perfect Thanksgiving menu. If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us at podcasts@bonappetit.com. Or leave us a voice message at 212-286-7071! Recipes featured in this episode: Kendra's Menu: Healthyish Barbecued Chicken, Smashed Green Beans with Lemony Sumac Dressing, Kale Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette Chris's Menu: Barbecue Spice-Brined Grilled Turkey, Potato and Chorizo Foil Packs, Grilled Carrots with Avocado and Mint, Kale and Cucumber Salad with Roasted Ginger Dressing For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brooke is used to hosting Thanksgiving at her mom's house in Texas. But life has brought her to Amsterdam where she's hoping to host the holiday for friends. But trying to navigate her small kitchen, the metric system and grocery options is proving to be a huge challenge. Our host Chris Morocco and a Bon Appétit all-star are on the case. If you have a dinner emergency on your hands, write to us at podcasts@bonappetit.com. Or leave us a voice message at 212-286-7071! Recipes from our hosts: Shilpa: The New England Express, Baked Rice with Short Ribs, Burnt Orange and Coriander Roast Pork, Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Butter Chris: Pomegranate-and-Honey-Glazed Duck With Rice, Duck Confit with Spicy Pickled Raisins, Creamy Yukon Golds with Crispy Potato Skins, Cornbread Cheddar Biscuits For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dinner SOS is the podcast where we answer desperate home cooks' cries for help. In every episode, food director Chris Morocco and a rotating cast of cooking experts tackle a highly specific conundrum and present two solutions. The caller will pick one, cook through it, and let us know if we successfully helped rescue dinner. Send us your dinner emergency to podcasts@bonappetit.com! Our first episode airs November 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices