Dinner for One

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 YingGuests: Marc Johnson, Mandy Roberts, Scott ClarkProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 YingGuests: Avish Naran, Becky Joiner, Darin BresnitzProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 YingGuests: Mandy Roberts, David Chang, Tommy BrockertProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 YingGuests: Ari Kolender, Alyse Whitney, and Caitlin CutlerProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 YingGuests: Marc Johnson, Becky Joiner, and Christopher ChenProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineers: Felipe Guilhermino and Sam HessEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Train recipe! Host: Chris YingGuests: John deBary, Mandy Roberts, and John HongProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and discover the best brunch recipe! Host: Chris YingGuests: Bryan Ford, Rashida Holmes, Malique SmithProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 YingGuests: Jennifer Yee, Nicole Rucker, and Hrishikesh HirwayProducers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira ChuteDirector: Kelsey ReardenEngineer: Felipe GuilherminoEditor: Stefano SanchezProduction Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineers: Felipe Guilhermino and Sam Hess Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices