You might recognize Brittany Luse’s sharp takes and quick wit from shows like For Colored Nerds or It’s Been A Minute. But did you know that she can cook? This week, Brittany Luse talks to Jesse about the rampant abuse of cheese in food media, why you should never cook for a man, and her one recipe: Weeknight Collard Greens & Weekend Grits. (And, no, she will not be getting into the sweet vs. savory grit debate.) Brittany Luse is an award-winning journalist and cultural critic. You can follow her on Instagram @bmluse and listen to her show It’s Been A Minute on NPR.Broadcast dates for this episode:April 11, 2023 (originally aired)November 21, 2023 (rebroadcast)If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

This week, we catch up with Chef Jon Kung to talk about his “Farmer Jack era Detroiter” persona, his travels around the country thanks to his debut cookbook, Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen, and honing in on his fusion cooking with his One: Spaghetti and Lion's Head Meatballs. He’s the co-host of the podcast 1 for the Table with Kim Chi, and you can find his cooking videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @jonkung.Broadcast dates for this episode:November 14, 2023 (originally aired)Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Yotam Ottolenghi sits down with Jesse this week to talk about what he’ll do for work when he’s done with food, what it’s like cooking with his two boys, and his One: Brown Sugar Meringue Roulade With Burnt Honey Apples. Yotam Ottolenghi is an award-winning chef, father, and cookbook author. You can follow him on Instagram @ottolenghi.Broadcast dates for this episode:January 3, 2023 (originally aired)November 7, 2023 (rebroadcast)If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

If there is anyone you want in your corner when you're trying to figure out what to make for dinner, Genevieve Ko is the person. With her compassionate approach to recipe development while getting readers to try new techniques, it's safe to say she knows a little something about what the home cook looks for in a recipe. Unsurprisingly, her One: Dan Bing (Scallion Tortilla Egg Wrap) is perfect for that quick in-between meeting meal or the one you can take  on the go. Genevieve is a Deputy Editor and Columnist for NYT Food section, and author of She is the author of Better Baking: Wholesome Ingredients, Delicious Desserts. You can follow her on Instagram @genevieve_ko. Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

Ham El-Waylly joins Jesse this week to brag about how much fun he has working with his wife, trace the origins of his globalized palette, and to dote on a recipe that stands above all the rest: Toum. Ham El-Waylly is a chef, restaurateur, and YouTube star. You can follow him on Instagram @hamegram.Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.Air dates for this episode:October 11, 2022 (originally aired)October 17, 2023 (repeat)

Whether you’re a fan of minute rice, bottom-of-the-pan crispy rice, or enjoying rice from the rice cooker, Chef JJ Johnson’s got you covered. JJ joins us this week to talk about his 10-year research into rice, getting people to cook it more, and taking rice dishes to the next level. It's no wonder why his One is a recipe for Cinnamon-Spiced Lamb Rice, a dish he assures us will make it into everyone’s Thanksgiving table. JJ is the Chef and Founder of FIELDTRIP and the author of the new book The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table. You can follow him on Instagram at @chefjj.Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

Rick Martinez, a cook, writer, and YouTuber, shares his dream life in Mexico and the recipe for Rajas con Crema. Topics include homemade tortillas, moving to Mexico, and the debate between flour and corn tortillas in Mexican cuisine.

Award-winning culinary historian and author Toni Tipton-Martin talks to Jesse this week about her new book, Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice: A Cocktail Recipe Book. It’s a fascinating conversation about how the creativity, hospitality, and excellence of Black drinking culture shaped the American cocktail scene, how the discovery of old cookbooks became the doorway to a deeper understanding of her African-American historical studies, how she went from being a “bubbly wine” person to one who can appreciate the nuance of fine bourbon and her One: Blackberry-Ginger Bourbon Smash. Toni is editor-in-chief of Cook’s Country and the author of many books, including the award-winning Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking: A Cookbook. You can follow her on Instagram @tonitiptonmartin.If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review!Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.

This week, Kristen Miglore and Jesse talk about her truest musical love, how to choose an avocado that you will actually want to eat, and her One: Roberto Santibañez’ Classic Guacamole–which turns out to be anything but classic. Kristen Miglore is one of the founding editors of Food52, the host of the Genius Recipe Tapes podcast, and the author of Genius Recipes and Genius Desserts. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @miglorious. Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.Air dates for this episode:April, 19 2022 (originally aired)September 13, 2022 (repeat)March 21, 2023 (repeat)August 29, 2023 (repeat)

This week, Tammie Teclemariam talks to Jesse about her new job as New York Magazine’s Diner At Large, her love of perfume, and her One: a delightfully simple minty pork meatball. Tammie is a food and wine writer whose work has appeared in Gawker, Eater, Saveur, and many other publications. You can follow her on Twitter @tammieetc.Broadcast dates for this episode:April 5, 2022 (originally aired)August 22, 2023 (rebroadcast)If you like our show, don’t forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe with a donation of any amount today.