
Dinner SOS by Bon Appétit
A last-minute party with no menu inspiration. A kitchen with no space. A toddler who will only eat buttered pasta. Name your dinner emergency—Bon Appétit is here to help. Dinner SOS is the podcast where we answer desperate home cooks' cries for help. In every episode, food director Chris Morocco and a rotating cast of cooking experts tackle a highly specific conundrum and present two solutions. The caller will pick one, cook through it, and let us know if we successfully helped rescue dinner. Write to us at podcasts@bonappetit.com! For the recipes featured in Dinner SOS and more, head to bonappetit.com or download the new Epicurious App in the iOS App Store. You can find episodes of our previous podcast, Food People, here.
Latest episodes

Jan 9, 2024 • 33min
I Need Homemade Pasta Noodles
The podcast discusses Eddie's struggles with homemade pasta and the importance of consistency in dough. They explore the benefits of using a scale for accurate measurements and highlight the significance of hydration in pasta making. The chapter also includes an adventure in Patagonia and an advertisement for Bon Appétit and Epicurious.

Jan 2, 2024 • 37min
Cozy Vibes Mailbag
Winter cooking calls for low-and-slow braises, baking projects, and embracing ease and warmth. So Chris, Kendra, and Jesse are here to answer all your questions about cooking more cozily. RECIPES & LINKSBrisket BourguignonEggplant BiryaniCheesy Roasted Cabbage WedgesSlow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and ChilesGremolataCrispy Tofu with Peanut SauceVegetarian Meatballs with Soy-Honey GlazePerfectly Creamy Potato SoupSpiced Dal with Fluffy Rice and Salted YogurtDal PalakCoconutty Beans and Greens StewPasta e Fagioli with EscaroleBrothy Pasta with ChickpeasSimple Ribollita
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Dec 26, 2023 • 44min
Dining Out With The New Yorker's Critics at Large
"In the years since the pandemic began, the experience of dining out has been utterly transformed. Coveted tables now disappear seconds after they’re released, and influencers dictate what’s in demand—or even what’s on the menu. On this episode of Critics at Large, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz make sense of our new culinary landscape. The hosts are joined by Hannah Goldfield, who covers restaurants and food culture for The New Yorker. Together, they consider how TikTok is changing the way we eat, and how the rise of Resy has introduced a sense of scarcity and competition into the reservation game. Then, the critics discuss “Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros,” a new Frederick Wiseman documentary about a Michelin-starred French restaurant that offers a very different, behind-the-scenes view of the labor and creativity that goes into fine dining. These examples raise the question of how to balance art with the experience that informs and surrounds it. One answer is found in venues that sidestep the hype, and that remind us of why we dine out in the first place. “I don’t need to feel this grand drama of struggle and triumph,” Schwartz says. “I simply want to feel welcomed.”"
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Dec 19, 2023 • 30min
I Need A Kid-Friendly, Xmas Morning Dish
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
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Dec 12, 2023 • 38min
I Need To Satisfy Everyone This Christmas
Ruby loves her role as the Christmas Dinner chef for her in-laws, but she's working with a range of dietary restrictions that makes choosing a festive menu difficult. Chris and Hana Asbrink put their heads together to help Ruby find recipes that satisfy everyone, so making this holiday dinner can remain a joyful endeavor year after year.RECIPES:- Confit Turkey with Chiles and Garlic- Twice-Roasted Squash with Parmesan Butter and Grains- Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges- Brisket Bourguignon- Soy-Braised Brisket
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Dec 5, 2023 • 42min
Cookies, Cookies, Cookies!
Inés Anguiano, Rachel Gurjar, and Kendra Vaculin join Chris to talk about what they love and don't love about cookies, plug their favorite cookies developed in the Test Kitchen this year, and answer some listener questions!THE COOKIES:- Rachel's Chile-Cheese Cookies- Kendra's Matcha Swirl Spritz Cookies- Inés's Baklava Sugar Cookies- Jesse's S'mores Sandwich Cookies- Hana's Tiramisu Snowball Cookies- Zebra-Striped Shortbread Cookies- Anything Goes BiscottiCheck out the whole Cookie Swap package here!
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Nov 28, 2023 • 4min
Dispatches From Your Kitchens
A short, bonus episode with some dispatches from your Thanksgivings!
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Nov 22, 2023 • 40min
More Thanksgiving SOS!
Chris, Maggie Hoffman, Jesse Szewczyk, and Kate Kassin spent an afternoon on the Dinner SOS Hotline, helping listeners like you solve their Thanksgiving emergencies. Check out yesterday's episode for even more listener questions.THE RECIPES:- A Kosher, Meatless Thanksgiving: Roasted Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde, Foolproof Fish with Spiced Chickpeas, Creamy Yukon Golds with Crispy Potato Skins, Simple-Is-Best Stuffing- Pie Crust SOS: French Silk Pie, Simply Brilliant Banoffee Pie, Buttermilk Pie, Chess Pie, Apple Pandowdy, Actually Perfect Pie Crust- Non-traditional Thanksgiving Cookoff: Kale and Cucumber Salad with Roasted Ginger Dressing, Roasted Carrots with Creamy Nuoc Cham Dressing, Stuffing Fried Rice, Cornmeal Bao with Turkey and Black Pepper Sauce, Creamed Onions Alla Vodka, Teriyaki-Style Brussels Sprouts, Sour Cream and Onion Hasselback Potatoes, Raw Cranberry and Fuyu Persimmon Relish, Cranberry Date Relish with Ginger- Chicken for Thanksgiving: Double-Garlic Roast Chicken with Onion Gravy, Shawarma Roast Chicken with Shallots and Lemons, Miso-Butter Roast Chicken with Acorn Squash Panzanella, Chicken Under a Skillet with Lemon Pan Sauce
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Nov 21, 2023 • 37min
Thanksgiving SOS!
Chris, Maggie Hoffman, Jesse Szewczyk, and Kate Kassin spent an afternoon on the Dinner SOS Hotline, helping listeners like you solve their Thanksgiving emergencies. Don't forget to come back tomorrow for part 2!THE RECIPES:- Appetizers: Kombu Celery, Hurricane Chips, Shrimp Cocktail with Green Cocktail Sauce or Old Bay Remoulade- Dairy Free Desserts: Vegan Pie Crust, Vegan Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge- Thanksgiving for Two: Make-Ahead Turkey, Confit Turkey with Chiles and Garlic, Pomegranate-and-Honey-Glazed Duck with Rice, Chile-Vinegar-Marinated Cornish Game Hens- Thanksgiving by Train: Buttery Milk Buns, Make-Ahead Dinner Rolls- Kidsgiving: Creamy Mushroom Lasagna, Twice-Roasted Squash with Vanilla, Maple, and Chile, Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart, Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges- Thanksgiving by Car: Maple Roasted Carrots, Harissa-and-Maple Roasted Carrots, Infinity Cocktails
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Nov 14, 2023 • 38min
I Need A More Perfect Thanksgiving
John has a lot at stake this Thanksgiving. Just last year, his mother-in-law granted him permission to host the holiday—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.The Recipes:Expertly Spiced and Glazed Roast TurkeySimple is Best StuffingButtery Milk BunsActually Perfect Pie CrustPorchetta-Style Roast Turkey Breast
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