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The One Recipe

by American Public Media · English · Arts & Books

From the team that brought you The Splendid Table at APM Studios, The One Recipe is a pod devoted to that one recipe you keep in your back pocket. The one you send to friends, make for your mom, the one you entirely depend on because you know it’s going to work. We’re here to help you build up an ar

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 14 min
Latest: 25 Mar 2025
Language: English

Latest episode

25 Mar 2025 · 16 min

79: Matteo Lane’s Recipe for Pasta alla Carbonara

Comedian and newly minted cookbook author, Matteo Lane talks colors and numbers that fill his mind thanks to his synesthesia, cooking in Milan with the Carbo Gang, and his ONE recipe that would make any bisnonna proud: Pasta alla Carbonara . Matteo is the author of Your Pasta Sucks, A Cookbook . You can follow him on Instagram and TikTok @matteolane. Check us out on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube to see step-by-step videos of today's recipe, brought to you by our friends at Foodist Films!

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18 Mar 2025 · 14 min
78: Nini Nguyen’s Recipe for Sticky Fried Shrimp Bánh Mì
LISTEN ON : Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSS | iHeartRadio | TuneIn Chef and author Nini Nguyen shares her collection of vintage glassware, recounts meeting THE Spike Lee at her book signing, and rehashes growing up in New Orleans. She tells us about her connection to her tight-knit Vietnamese community and her EXTRA special One: Sticky Fried Shrimp Bánh Mì . Nini is the author of Dac Biet: An Extra-Special Vietnamese Cookbook. You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok @chefnininguyen WATCH HERE Nini Nguyen’s Recipe for Sticky Fried Shrimp…
11 Mar 2025 · 13 min
77: Hetal Vasavada's recipe for Tender Coconut Cream Pie
Brilliant flavors and stunning ingredients are staples of cookbook author Hetal Vasavada’s cooking and baking. That’s doubly true for the always-colorful recipes on her blog, Milk and Cardamom , and her One : Tender Coconut Cream Pie . Hetal is the author of Desi Bakes . You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok @milkandcardamom. Check us out on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube to see step-by-step videos of today's recipe, brought to you by our friends at Foodist Films!
4 Mar 2025 · 15 min
76: Carolina Gelen’s “One” a Recipe for “Think Cabbage Roll in a Casserole”
New York Times bestselling author Carolina Gelen is in the house this week to talk about her obsession with the American chip aisle, her commitment to developing approachable recipes that can turn any cook at any skill level into a kitchen conqueror, and her One: Think Cabbage Roll in a Casserole. Carolina is the author of Pass The Plate: 100 Delicious, Highly Shareable, Everyday Recipes: A Cookbook . You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok @carolinagelen Check us out on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube to see step-by-step videos of today's recipe, brought to you by our friends at Foodist…
25 Feb 2025 · 12 min
75: Bento Box Queen Sulhee Jessica Woo’s Recipe for Hearty Homestyle Chili
Lunchtime content creator Sulhee Jessica Woo joins us this week to talk about the boundless creativity in her favorite kind of meal, a Bento Box, making videos with her daughters’ cameos, their love of spicy food, and her One: Hearty Homestyle Chili . Jessica, a.k.a. The Bento Box Queen, is the author of the new cookbook Let’s Make Some Lunch. You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok @sulheejessica. Check us out on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube to see step-by-step videos of today's recipe, brought to you by our friends at Foodist Films!
19 Feb 2025 · 14 min
74: Christina Tosi’s Recipe for Brown Sugar Wafers
Milk Bar's very own Christina Tosi joins us this week to talk about her childhood spent throwing down at UNO over milk and fresh cookies, the sweet memories of growing up in a family of passionate bakers, and the One Recipe that kickstarted Bake Club : Brown Sugar Wafers . Christina is the CEO of Milk Bar, the host of Netflix's Bake Squad, and the author of the new cookbook Bake Club . You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok @christinatosi. Check us out on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube to see step-by-step videos of today's recipe, brought to you by our friends at Foodist Films!
11 Feb 2025 · 13 min
73: Owen Han's Recipe for Lamb Stuffed Pitas with Yogurt Tahini Sauce
The Sandwich Man himself, Owen Han, joins us this week to talk about learning to cook under the Tuscan sun, facetiming his Nonna for cooking inspo, and how he grew to love creating globally inspired sandwiches that always manage to taste like home — like his One, Lamb-Stuffed Pitas with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce . Owen is an LA-based TikTok creator and the author of Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich. You can follow him on Instagram and TikTok @Owen.han Check us out on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube to see step-by-step videos of today's recipe, brought to you by our friends at Foodist Films!
4 Feb 2025 · 14 min
72: Justine Doiron’s Recipe for Brown Butter Tahini Sauce on Any Noodle
Justine Doiron has entered the chat to talk about her first gig at The St. Louis Zoo, the birth of Justine Snacks , and the chemistry behind browning butter for her One : Brown Butter Tahini on Any Noodle . Justine is a Brooklyn-based content creator, a recipe developer, and the author of Justine Cooks: A Cookbook : Recipes (Mostly Plants) for Finding Your Way in the Kitchen . You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok @justine_snacks Check us out on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube to see step-by-step videos of today's recipe, brought to you by our friends at Foodist Films!
14 Jan 2025 · 2 min
We're Back! Check Out Our Season 5 Trailer
WE'RE BACK with The One Recipe!!! Check out our brand new batch of episodes starting January 28 dedicated to THE ONE recipe you can't live without. The one dish that always hits and wins over any crowd. Join host Jesse Sparks, senior editor at @Eater, as he talks with a star-studded lineup of chefs and gifted cooks from all over the world about their one recipe and the story behind it. This season, we've got Matteo Lane, Justine Doiron, Nini Nguyen, Hetal Vasavada, Owen Han, and more! And don't miss the step-by-step videos of every recipe on TikTok and Instagram.
19 Mar 2024 · 14 min
14: Chef Adrienne Cheatham’s Recipe for Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Bacon-Miso Sauce
Adrienne Cheatham and Jesse get into it this week to talk about their mutual love of Barbara Streisand, the scientific reasoning behind her preference for microwaved sweet-potatoes, and her mouth-watering One: sweet potato gnocchi with bacon-miso sauce . Adrienne Cheatham is a chef, cookbook author, and the founder of the Sunday Best pop-up series in Harlem. You can follow her on Instagram @chefadriennecheatham and on Twitter @ACs_kitchen. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.
5 Mar 2024 · 9 min
13: Francis Lam’s Recipe for Linguine With Clams
Francis Lam has invited himself onto The One Recipe, and we’re so glad he did! This week, he tells Jesse about what it felt like the first time his writing was published, why it’s nice to not be beholden to tradition, and his One: Linguine with clams (and parsley, if you’re up for it.) Francis Lam is a journalist, the editor-in-chief at Clarkson Potter, and the host of The Splendid Table. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @francis_lam. Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today. Air dates for this episode: May 31, 2022 (originally aired) March 28, 2022 (repeat)…
20 Feb 2024 · 11 min
11: Anna Stockwell’s Recipe for Slow-Roasted Salmon
Anna Stockwell gushes to Jesse about her unusual cats, her lifelong love affair with dinner parties, and her One: a slow-roasted side of salmon that will wow your guests with surprisingly little effort. Anna Stockwell is a recipe developer, food stylist, and the author of For the Table: Easy, Adaptable, Crowd-Pleasing Recipes. You can follow her on Instagram @acstockwell. Broadcast dates for this episode: May 17, 2022 (originally aired) March 14, 2023 (rebroadcast) October 31, 2023 (rebroadcast) February 20, 2024 (rebroadcast) If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and…
6 Feb 2024 · 13 min
10: Stephen Satterfield and the Art of Toast
This week, Stephen Satterfield talks to Jesse about why it’s important to know what you like, for instance, room temperature butter, which brings us to his One: Toast . Stephen Satterfield is the host of Netflix’s critically acclaimed docuseries High on the Hog, as well as the founder of Whetstone Magazine and Whetstone Radio Collective. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @isawstephen. Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today. Air dates for this episode: May 10, 2022 (originally aired) September 12, 2023 (rebroadcast) February 6, 2024 (rebroadcast)
23 Jan 2024 · 12 min
9: Klancy Miller’s Recipe for Parisian Chestnut Mini Cakes
This week, Klancy Miller talks to Jesse about her secret sleuthing tendencies, her family’s love for one very special dessert, and her One: Parisian Chestnut Mini-Cakes that are easy to make and even easier to eat. Klancy Miller is the author of Cooking Solo: The Fun of Cooking for Yourself , and the founder of For the Culture : A magazine celebrating Black women and femmes in food and wine. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @klancycooks. Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today. Air dates for this episode: May 5, 2022 (originally aired) September 5, 2023…
20 Dec 2023 · 13 min
49: Were You Raised By Wolves? Hosts, Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton, talk Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton talk to Jesse this week about their very different approaches to cooking, why it is Christmas all year long (in Leah’s heart, at least) and their deceptively simple one recipe: Cranberry Upside-Down Cake. Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton are hosts of the podcast, Were You Raised By Wolves? You can follow them on Instagram @wereyouraisedbywolves. If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today. Vote for your…
12 Dec 2023 · 48 min
The One Recipe Holiday Special 2023
Join host Jesse Sparks for a holiday edition of The Splendid Table’s sister podcast, The One Recipe . In this hour-long episode, Jesse talks to culinary superstars about their family traditions and their “ One, ” the recipe that signals the holidays have officially begun! Our guests bring us their family food traditions from all over the globe. Chetna Makan, Britain’s queen of Indian home cooking, gives us a recipe for a seriously delicious nibble for cocktails, Chetna’s Cheesy Potato Balls , beloved Texan chef of Roots Chicken Shack in Dallas, Tiffany Derry, has amazing stories from her…
7 Dec 2023 · 43 min
Check Out: Dishing on Julia
This week, we’re sharing an episode of Dishing on Julia , the official companion podcast to the Max original series, Julia . Hosted by Kerry Diamond of Cherry Bombe, each episode of Dishing on Julia takes you behind the scenes with the show's producers, creators, and crew to unpack each episode and explore the making of the series. For the inaugural episode of Season 2 of Dishing On Julia , host Kerry Diamond talks to Julia creator and executive producer Daniel Goldfarb about historicizing Julia and taking the French Chef to France. In the show's second half, it’s world-renowned Chef Eric…
5 Dec 2023 · 14 min
40: Aliza Abarbanel, Chanukah, & Joan Nathan’s Recipe for Latkes
Food & culture writer Aliza Abarbanel joins Jesse this week to talk about the universal appeal of cake and its unending iterations, Chanukah in the Abarbanel household, and her One: Joan Nathan’s Latkes . Aliza Abarbanel is the co-founder of Cake Zine and a contributing editor at TASTE. You can follow her on Instagram @alizarae. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.
28 Nov 2023 · 12 min
71: Kim Chi’s Recipe for Miyeokguk (Seaweed Soup)
This week, we catch up with Drag Queen and Makeup Mogul Kim Chi to talk about #DragQueensEating, food and drag, starting their podcast, and their One : Miyeokguk, Korean Seaweed Soup . Kim Chi is a drag queen, the CEO and owner of Kim Chi Chic Beauty, and the co-host of the podcast 1 for the Table with Jon Kung. You can follow them on Instagram @kimchi_chic Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.
21 Nov 2023 · 16 min
51: Brittany Luse’s Recipe for Weeknight Collard Greens & Weekend Grits
You might recognize Brittany Luse’s sharp takes and quick wit from shows like For Colored Nerds or It’s Been A Minute . But did you know that she can cook? This week, Brittany Luse talks to Jesse about the rampant abuse of cheese in food media, why you should never cook for a man, and her one recipe: Weeknight Collard Greens & Weekend Grits . (And, no, she will not be getting into the sweet vs. savory grit debate.) Brittany Luse is an award-winning journalist and cultural critic. You can follow her on Instagram @bmluse and listen to her show It’s Been A Minute on NPR. Broadcast dates for…
14 Nov 2023 · 18 min
70: Jon Kung’s Recipe for Spaghetti and Lion's Head Meatballs
This week, we catch up with Chef Jon Kung to talk about his “Farmer Jack era Detroiter” persona, his travels around the country thanks to his debut cookbook, Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen , and honing in on his fusion cooking with his One : Spaghetti and Lion's Head Meatballs . He’s the co-host of the podcast 1 for the Table with Kim Chi, and you can find his cooking videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @jonkung. Broadcast dates for this episode: November 14, 2023 (originally aired) Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring…
7 Nov 2023 · 17 min
41: Yotam Ottolenghi’s Recipe for Brown Sugar Meringue Roulade With Burnt Honey Apples
Yotam Ottolenghi sits down with Jesse this week to talk about what he’ll do for work when he’s done with food, what it’s like cooking with his two boys, and his One : Brown Sugar Meringue Roulade With Burnt Honey Apples . Yotam Ottolenghi is an award-winning chef, father, and cookbook author. You can follow him on Instagram @ottolenghi. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 3, 2023 (originally aired) November 7, 2023 (rebroadcast) If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people…
24 Oct 2023 · 15 min
69: Genevieve Ko's Recipe for Scallion Tortilla Egg Wrap
If there is anyone you want in your corner when you're trying to figure out what to make for dinner, Genevieve Ko is the person. With her compassionate approach to recipe development while getting readers to try new techniques, it's safe to say she knows a little something about what the home cook looks for in a recipe. Unsurprisingly, her One: Dan Bing (Scallion Tortilla Egg Wrap) is perfect for that quick in-between meeting meal or the one you can take on the go. Genevieve is a Deputy Editor and Columnist for NYT Food section, and author of She is the author of Better Baking: Wholesome…
17 Oct 2023 · 15 min
30: Ham El-Waylly’s Recipe for Toum
Ham El-Waylly joins Jesse this week to brag about how much fun he has working with his wife, trace the origins of his globalized palette, and to dote on a recipe that stands above all the rest: Toum . Ham El-Waylly is a chef, restaurateur, and YouTube star. You can follow him on Instagram @hamegram. Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today. Air dates for this episode: October 11, 2022 (originally aired) October 17, 2023 (repeat)
10 Oct 2023 · 14 min
68: Chef JJ Johnson’s Recipe for Cinnamon-Spiced Lamb Rice
Whether you’re a fan of minute rice, bottom-of-the-pan crispy rice, or enjoying rice from the rice cooker, Chef JJ Johnson’s got you covered. JJ joins us this week to talk about his 10-year research into rice, getting people to cook it more, and taking rice dishes to the next level. It's no wonder why his One is a recipe for Cinnamon-Spiced Lamb Rice , a dish he assures us will make it into everyone’s Thanksgiving table. JJ is the Chef and Founder of FIELDTRIP and the author of the new book The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table. You can follow him…
3 Oct 2023 · 14 min
17: Rick Martinez’ Recipe for Rajas con Crema
Rick Martinez and Jesse get into it this week to talk about Rick living his dream life in Mexico, the vast superiority of homemade tortillas, and his mouth-watering One: Rajas con Crema , aka roasted poblano chiles in cream. Rick Martinez is a beloved cook, writer, podcaster, and YouTube video host. You can follow him on Instagram @chefrickmartinez. If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today. Air dates for this episode: June 28, 2022 (originally aired) October 3, 2023 (repeat)
26 Sep 2023 · 17 min
67: Toni Tipton-Martin’s Recipe for Blackberry-Ginger Bourbon Smash
Award-winning culinary historian and author Toni Tipton-Martin talks to Jesse this week about her new book, Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice: A Cocktail Recipe Book. It’s a fascinating conversation about how the creativity, hospitality, and excellence of Black drinking culture shaped the American cocktail scene, how the discovery of old cookbooks became the doorway to a deeper understanding of her African-American historical studies, how she went from being a “bubbly wine” person to one who can appreciate the nuance of fine bourbon and her One : Blackberry-Ginger Bourbon Smash . Toni is…
29 Aug 2023 · 12 min
7: Kristen Miglore Recipe for Roberto Santibañez’ Classic Guacamole
This week, Kristen Miglore and Jesse talk about her truest musical love, how to choose an avocado that you will actually want to eat, and her One: Roberto Santibañez’ Classic Guacamole –which turns out to be anything but classic. Kristen Miglore is one of the founding editors of Food52, the host of the Genius Recipe Tapes podcast, and the author of Genius Recipes and Genius Desserts. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @miglorious. Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today. Air dates for this episode: April, 19 2022 (originally aired) September 13, 2022 (repeat)…
22 Aug 2023 · 10 min
5: Tammie Teclemariam’s Recipe for Minty Pork Meatballs
This week, Tammie Teclemariam talks to Jesse about her new job as New York Magazine’s Diner At Large, her love of perfume, and her One: a delightfully simple minty pork meatball . Tammie is a food and wine writer whose work has appeared in Gawker, Eater, Saveur, and many other publications. You can follow her on Twitter @tammieetc. Broadcast dates for this episode: April 5, 2022 (originally aired) August 22, 2023 (rebroadcast) If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.
15 Aug 2023 · 7 min
4: Eric Kim’s Recipe for Roasted Chicken with Fish Sauce Butter
This week, producer Sally Swift is sitting in for Jesse. She talks to Eric Kim about the genius and versatility of a good pan sauce, how his crush on Timothée Chalamet turned into a rather successful literary project, and his One, a roasted chicken with fish sauce butter. Eric Kim is a New York Times staff writer and the author of Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home. You can follow him on Instagram or Twitter @ericjoonho. The full recipe for Eric’s Roasted Chicken With Fish-Sauce Butter is available here . Broadcast dates for this episode: March 29, 2022 (originally aired) August 15,…

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Publisher: American Public Media
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 14 min
Latest episode: 25 Mar 2025
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