Bon Appétit

This week's caller, Jon, loves using his smokers to create delicious, tender, barbecue. But there's one cut of meat that has always eluded him: beef cheeks. So Chris is joined by Snake River Farms's Dave Yasuda and "The Professor of Barbecue," Tuffy Stone, to help Jon master this tough—but rewarding—piece of meat. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Korean food is exploding in popularity—and for good reason. So, to dive into the trends and dishes we're loving, Chris is joined by Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink, Chef Irene Yoo, and Matt Rodbard & Deuki Hong, co-authors of the new book Koreaworld. Join us for a deep dive into anju and soju drinking games, what's on the modern Seoul table, and answers to listener questions.RECIPES & LINKS:Sulguk (Alcohol Stew)Kong-Bul (Soybean Sprouts and Bulgogi)Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Pancakes)How to Party with Soju, Korea's Most Iconic SpiritClean-Out-the-Fridge KimchiGochujang Recipes That Pack a Fruity, Spicy Punch Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Almost every parent has a moment when making dinner for their families feels daunting or downright demoralizing. And here at Dinner SOS, we get tons of emails from parents looking for inspiration and guidance. So Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn, food writers and hosts of the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You? join Chris to commiserate—and to answer some listener questions from our mailbag. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Top Chef Canada host and cookbook author Eden Grinshpan helps Abby tackle her husband's aversion to vegetables by sharing creative recipes like Whole Roasted Broccoli with Romesco and Garlicky Tahini Sauce. The podcast explores strategies to make veggies more appealing for the whole family, including incorporating familiar dressings and condiments in innovative ways.

Nico and Natalie love cooking together. But since Natalie developed a dairy intolerance, cooking their favorite dishes just hasn't been the same. Chris and vegan chef Chrissy Tracey help Nico and Natalie navigate the world of dairy substitutes to satisfy their creamy cravings.RECIPESVegan Cacio e PepeChewy Date and Dark Chocolate Cookies Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The May issue of Bon Appetit celebrates all things beverages — from recipes that use vodka in unconventional ways to 15 cocktails you can make with just 5 bottles of booze. So here on Dinner SOS, we're joining the party! Shilpa joins Chris for a deep dive into the issue's cocktail recipes and a mailbag full of listener questions about alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Then, they're both joined by BA staffers Dan Siegel and Sam Stone for a roundtable tasting of just a few beverages in the ever-growing NA category.Recipes and Links:Reverse Engineering (video series)World of Wine (video series)Recipes from the May issueHow to Party with Soju, Korea's Most Iconic SpiritGarden WeddingSherry ColadaWhat Nonalcoholic Drink Matches Your Mood?A Pickle Martini Is the Best Dirty MartiniNA Options We Tried:Athletic Brewing Co Upside DawnOddbird GSMAlmave ÁmbarLyre's American MaltCurious Elixers Curious #1Bonbuz Bittersweet CitronThree Spirit Nightcap Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

You might know Michele Norris from her work as a journalist (including a decade-plus stint at NPR, where she co-hosted “All Things Considered”). You might know her from her Peabody Award-winning Race Card Project, or the two books she’s authored. Or you might know her as the host of the podcast Your Mama’s Kitchen. Michele joined Chris for a conversation about food memories and a mailbag full of listener questions all about hosting. Recipes:Peggy King's Macaroni & CheeseBroken Lasagna Pasta SaladCrunchy Ramen Noodle Salad With CabbageCast-Iron Roast Chicken With Crispy PotatoesSlow-Roast Gochujang ChickenAndy Garcia's Fricase de PolloNonna Wambach's Pasta for ThousandsEgg Bhurji StrataFruit Salad Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Gabe and her husband have befriended an American couple in Treviso, Italy, where they all live. In order to give them a taste of home, Gabe would love to cook her new friends an American meal. But what typifies American food? And how can she source the right ingredients in the Veneto? Chris enlists the help of Bon Appetit's resident Aussie, Adam Moussa, and sommelier André Mack of BA's World of Wine series, to figure out what Gabe should make. Recipes:BA's Best Mac and CheeseSkillet-Fried ChickenBA's Best Fried Chicken SandwichBA's Best Apple Pie Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Most weeks on the show, we help out home cooks who have had a kitchen fail. This week, the "fail" is coming from inside the test kitchen. Test Kitchen Editor Kendra Vaculin joins Chris to chat about the fraught recipe development process of Kendra's Foolproof Lemon Bars — which was caught on camera as part of our "How I Developed" video series. Chris and Kendra also share how the team works together in the Bon Appetit test kitchen to bring you recipes you'll be excited to cook at home.The Recipe: Foolproof Lemon BarsThe Video: "Developing These Perfect Lemon Bars Nearly Broke Me" Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Izzy and Nina are twin sisters who love to cook together. But while Izzy loves baking, Nina finds the precision it requires endlessly frustrating. So Izzy's got one more shot to get Nina to love baking with her. Chris and Shilpa come to their rescue, helping the sisters capture the joy of baked goods that taste even better from your own kitchen than from a bakery. The Recipes:BA's Best Chocolate Chip CookiesPavlovaChocolate Chip Cookie BarsChocolate Sheet Cake with Brown Butter FrostingGluten-Free Chocolate Cake  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices