Dinner SOS by Bon Appétit

Kathryn is a mom of four hoping to start a delicious new Christmas morning tradition. So Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic team up to help Kathryn with the makeahead breakfast of her family's dreams.Recipes: Breakfast Crunchwrap for a Crowd Cowboy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Spinach Biscuits and Gravy Plus: Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Roy Shvartzapel, a panettone expert with two decades of experience, joins to share his journey in perfecting this festive Italian bread. He and Brad dive into the intricate process of making panettone, discussing its challenges and the importance of quality ingredients. Roy emphasizes patience, fermentation techniques, and the joy of baking during the holiday season. They reflect on past failures and celebrate the successes, making the art of panettone both entertaining and insightful for aspiring bakers.

Join hosts as they dive into the magical chaos of holiday dining! From crafting the perfect cookie gift boxes to mastering stress-free roasts, there's something for every festive chef. Discover innovative recipes like orange-glazed pork and festive chocolate treats. The conversation is sprinkled with humorous baking mishaps, insightful meal planning tips, and creative cocktail suggestions. Celebrate the joy of the season, elevate your dinner party game, and ensure your cookies are holiday-ready!

Do you want to level up your baking skills? Then join expert Test Kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk in the BA Bake Club - a community of confident, curious bakers who find just as much joy in the process of baking as the final results.Every month on the podcast, Shilpa and Jesse will be walking through the Bake Club recipe, answering listener questions, and admiring bake clubbers' results. And we're kicking things off with the first Bake Club recipe: Caramel Apple Monkey Bread, a steppy-but-worth-it bake with a tender crumb, sweet-tart apple cider caramel, and perfectly stewed apples.  You can find instructions for joining the Instagram Close Friends group at bonappetit.com/bakeclub - and of course, you can always send your questions to bakeclub@bonappetit.com. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Thanksgiving planning takes a creative twist with innovative recipes like tamarind meringue pie and cheesy turkey options. The team tackles dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can join the feast. Unique ideas emerge for adapting traditional dishes with fresh, local ingredients, all while managing the chaos of cooking in new kitchens. Tips for a calming celebration round out the conversation, emphasizing self-care and festive drinks like cranberry maple mules. It's a flavorful journey of culinary exploration and cozy adaptations!

The Thanksgiving SOS hotline is back, tackling listener dilemmas with humor and expertise. From perfecting vegan dishes to achieving the flakiest pie crust, the hosts share practical tips for a stress-free feast. They delve into creative vegan recipes like spicy baked cauliflower and a crust-free pumpkin Basque cheesecake. Plus, there are insights on cooking smaller turkeys for easier carving and maintaining quality with make-ahead dishes. Tune in for laughter, innovations, and delicious inspiration for your holiday table!

John had a lot at stake last Thanksgiving. After years of not-too-subtly hinting that he wanted the hosting job, John got permission from his mother-in-law to host the holiday in 2022—and he hit it out of the park. But anxious to keep his standing as the family's Thanksgiving host, John turned to Dinner SOS for some help perfecting his already perfect meal. And this year, Chris caught up with him to find out how everything went — and whether he's permanently secured the hosting position.Recipes Featured: Expertly Spiced and Glazed Roast Turkey Simple is Best Stuffing Buttery Milk Buns Actually Perfect Pie Crust Porchetta-Style Roast Turkey Breast Maple-Soy-Glazed Salmon Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Foods That Matter.Mark Jacobs, Chairman of Watkins, divulges the delicate (and sometimes dangerous) process of sourcing the finest vanilla beans in Madagascar and explains why vanilla can be so darn expensive, only sometimes. But vanilla's not all they offer! Mark shares surprising health benefits of spices, and spills the tea on how Watkins keeps their huge variety of spices bursting with flavor - including a tip to properly storing your spices at home. Mark even reveals the one spice that mysteriously eludes Watkins (and why), and shares exactly what to look for when you're on the hunt for the perfect spices. Whether you're a spice connoisseur, a curious cook, or a foodie, this episode is packed with flavor-boosting tips and fascinating facts about food and the brand leading the way for delicious flavors.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Inés Anguiano joins to share her expertise as Bon Appetit's Associate Test Kitchen Manager and a self-proclaimed "Certified Pork Stan." The conversation dives into the versatility of pork, debunking common misconceptions about cooking it. Inés discusses how to navigate culinary challenges using various techniques and recipes, such as citrus-braised pork and crispy pork cutlets with kimchi slaw. Listeners are encouraged to experiment, emphasizing that when it comes to pork, the only rule is that there are no rules!

We get a lot of questions in our inbox from listeners with dietary restrictions. And sometimes, we can absolutely handle them using the expertise right in our test kitchen – no dairy? No meat? No nightshades? No problem. But not all restrictions are that simple. So we tapped registered dietician Desiree Nielsen to answer questions about cooking low-FODMAP, diabetes-friendly, and more. If you're experiencing changes in your health, make sure you contact your doctor and/or a Registered Dietician to make a plan that's right for you.Recipes featured: Super-Seedy Gluten Free Bread Blueberry Chia Seed Jam Gluten Free Carrot Cake Vegan Cacio e Pepe Black Vinegar Chicken with Radishes Kate's Feel Good Food Plan 30 Minute Green Pasta with Kale Velvety Vegan Chocolate Mousse Vegan Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash Cashew Alfredo Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices