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Newlyweds Brian and Claire seek unique salmon recipes to break the monotony. Experts suggest sushi rice with miso-caramel glazed salmon and crackly-chewy rice paper salmon rolls. Tips on achieving crispy skin and innovative seafood recipes with mustard and coconut milk are shared.

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.Share your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 CucumbersFrom 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 TravelerShare your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 SkewersChopped Kachumber SaladMinty Cucumber RaitaDishoom's Chicken Berry BritanniaClassic pork vindalooDishoom's Gunpowder Potato Maya's Herby Roasted PotatoesWhite Turnip Tarka SaladRoasted Tomato Tarka with YogurtChili Cheese ToastFor more, check out Maya's book Indian Flavor Every DayShare your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 BeefSHILPA: Hummus Bowls with Merguez-Spiced TempehShare your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=1&uCHANNELLINK=2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 ScallopsFrom Kendra, Scallops and Chorizo in Tomato Sauce, Lemony Grilled Scallops and Blistered Long Beans Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week, Chris and Mark Bittman dig through the inbox to answer your culinary questions! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 cookieFrom Mackenzie, Chicken Paprikash with Buttered Egg Noodles / Wild Card, slow-roasted salmon with harissa Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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 CrispFrom Shilpa, Eggplant Biryani, Tofu and Green Pea Curry Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices