
The One Recipe
From the team that brought you The Splendid Table at APM Studios, The One Recipe is a pod devoted to that one recipe you keep in your back pocket. The one you send to friends, make for your mom, the one you entirely depend on because you know it’s going to work. We’re here to help you build up an arsenal of fast, simple and crowd-pleasing recipes, one episode at a time. Whether you’re cooking in a tiny kitchen and eating for one, or cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch during a weeklong celebration with your entire family (and the kids), The One Recipe has a dish for every occasion. Host Jesse Sparks, Senior Editor at Eater, talks to some of the biggest names in food, including Sohla and Ham El-Waylly, Khushbu Shah, Eric Kim, Soleil Ho, Kristen Miglore, Pati Jinich, Yotam Ottolenghi, Stephen Satterfield, and… the list goes on. He draws out the sweet, funny and surprising stories behind everything from show-stopping whole roasted fish, Mexican pasta and crispy oven-roasted chicken to quick, soothing and essential dishes like yogurt rice, crispy tofu, Vietnamese sauces, and umami packed vegan and vegetarian entrees. And don’t even get us started on the dessert options, from Chinese baked goods, to chocolate chip cookies, to pastries, pies, cakes and tarts. Any day, any time, any craving, The One Recipe has got something for you. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network
Latest episodes

Nov 14, 2023 • 18min
70: Jon Kung’s Recipe for Spaghetti and Lion's Head Meatballs
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.

Nov 7, 2023 • 17min
41: Yotam Ottolenghi’s Recipe for Brown Sugar Meringue Roulade With Burnt Honey Apples
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.

Oct 24, 2023 • 15min
69: Genevieve Ko's Recipe for Scallion Tortilla Egg Wrap
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.

Oct 17, 2023 • 15min
30: Ham El-Waylly’s Recipe for Toum
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)

Oct 10, 2023 • 14min
68: Chef JJ Johnson’s Recipe for Cinnamon-Spiced Lamb Rice
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.

Oct 3, 2023 • 14min
17: Rick Martinez’ Recipe for Rajas con Crema
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.

Sep 26, 2023 • 17min
67: Toni Tipton-Martin’s Recipe for Blackberry-Ginger Bourbon Smash
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.

Aug 29, 2023 • 12min
7: Kristen Miglore Recipe for Roberto Santibañez’ Classic Guacamole
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)

Aug 22, 2023 • 10min
5: Tammie Teclemariam’s Recipe for Minty Pork Meatballs
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.

Aug 15, 2023 • 7min
4: Eric Kim’s Recipe for Roasted Chicken with Fish Sauce Butter
This week, producer Sally Swift is sitting in for Jesse. She talks to Eric Kim about the genius and versatility of a good pan sauce, how his crush on Timothée Chalamet turned into a rather successful literary project, and his One, a roasted chicken with fish sauce butter. Eric Kim is a New York Times staff writer and the author of Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home. You can follow him on Instagram or Twitter @ericjoonho. The full recipe for Eric’s Roasted Chicken With Fish-Sauce Butter is available here.Broadcast dates for this episode:March 29, 2022 (originally aired)August 15, 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.