Dinner SOS by Bon Appétit

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

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

A short, bonus episode with some dispatches from your Thanksgivings! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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

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

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

Our guest this week is Maria Bamford. She's a comedian and author with a culinary vision for farm cake. Chris calls on Epicurioius Food Editor Jesse Szewczyk to help turn Maria's vision for farm cake into a recipe she can actually bake at home.Our farm cake recipe was based on:Extra-Corny Corn MuffinsFor more info on how we adapted them into farm cake, check out our Episode Recap Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this special, live recording of Dinner SOS, Chris Morocco and Shilpa Uskokovic are joined by food writer Suresh Doss, and by cookbook author and host of Top Chef Canada Eden Grinshpan at Toronto's Hot Docs Podcast Festival. They dive into the city's vibrant food scene and take audience questions.Recipes Mentioned:Just-Keeps-Getting-Better Lentil SaladPav Bhaji with So Much ButterCheesy Roasted Cabbage WedgesBig-Flavor BroccoliFall-Apart Caramelized CabbageSoy and Scallion Tofu BowlRoasted Sweet Potatoes with Triple-Cream Cheese Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Join Megan as she seeks a healthy reset after traveling with the help of Food Editor Rachel Gurjar. Learn about prepping ingredients for post-travel meals, creating versatile red curry chicken salad, and elevating dishes with simple techniques like toasting nuts. Discover the challenges of maintaining healthy eating habits after a trip and explore nut recipes and dressing variations for home cooking.

Cait often devotes her weekends to hours in the kitchen. And when she's done cooking, she says the meals feel like restaurant quality. But now, she's looking to bring that feeling into her weeknights. So, Chris enlists the help of Kendra Vaculin to give Cait's weeknight cooking that "chefy" quality she's been missing.The Recipes:From Chris: Meatball Soup with Beef Stew Vibes, Gorgeous Green ShrimpFrom Kendra: Everything-Spice Fish with Tomato Salad, Creamy Spinach and Chickpeas Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices