We’re celebrating our first-ever Holiday special this week. To kick things off, we talk about the marathon that is the Feast of the Seven Fishes with Carla Lalli Music, author of That Sounds So Good. She walks us through all of her courses and leaves us with her One recipe: The Lalli Family’s Spaghetti and Clams. Then, NYT food writer Eric Kim talks to us about his Nigella Lawson-influenced Christmas dinner spread and his One: Judy’s Empanadas. He’s the author of Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home. After, Chef Tanya Holland brings us her Cali-Style soul food from her new book, California Soul, and her One: Mini Hoecakes with Crème Fraîche and Caviar. And lastly, food and culture writer and senior reporter at Eater, Bettina Makalintal, talks about hosting festive gatherings, balancing social media perfection and a recipe that's even better with family and friends, her One: Lumpia.

Noor Murad talks to Jesse this week about the time she almost burned down a kitchen, what it’s like teaching the hard lessons she had to be taught, and her One: Green Frittata With Burnt Eggplant & Pomegranate Salsa. Noor Murad is a chef, cookbook author and head of the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen. You can follow her on Instagram @noorishbynoor.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Claudia Fleming talks to Jesse this week about being a sports fanatic, her triumphant twenty-one-year return to writing cookbooks, and her One: Peach & Raspberry Crostata. Claudia Fleming is a pastry chef, restaurateur, and the author of two cookbooks: the 2001 cult classic, The Last Course, and her newest, Delectable: Sweet & Savory Baking. You can follow Claudia on Instagram @chefclaudiafleming.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Sisters Sarah and Kaitlin Leung join Jesse this week. They own up to the fact that they are major plant nerds, reflect on the importance of cooking with–and learning from–your family, and give their One: Shortcut Dan-Dan Noodles. Sarah and Kaitlin Leung are one half of the team behind the blog, and eponymous cookbook, The Woks of Life. You can follow them on Instagram @thewoksoflife.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

J. Kenji López-Alt joins Jesse this week to discuss his life-long love of Mr. Wizard, food science, and the steps he took to perfect his One: Hard-Boiled Eggs. J. Kenji López-Alt is a chef, cookbook author, video host and food-writer. For more scientifically-minded recipes and content, you can follow him on Instagram @kenjilopezalt or check out his YouTube channel @jkenjilopezalt.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Khushbu Shah joins Jesse this week to talk about her upcoming and long-awaited cookbook, how traveling all over the country has changed her tastes, and her tummy-settling One: Yogurt Rice. Khushbu Shah is the Restaurant Editor at Food & Wine Magazine, a food writer, and traveler extraordinaire. You can follow her on Instagram or Twitter @khushandoj. Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

We’re getting two recipes in one this week with Nicole A. Taylor. She talks to Jesse about how she landed the deal for her one-of-a-kind cookbook, why we shouldn’t be so quick to write off dried herbs, and her One: Sweet Potato Hash covered in a seasoning that’s worth its weight in gold. Nicole A. Taylor is food writer, producer, and the author of Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations. You can follow her on Instagram or Twitter @foodculturist.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Paola Velez joins Jesse this week to talk about why she’s really fun at karaoke parties, how meeting her husband brought her to baking, and her oh-so-comforting One: Chocolate Chip Cookies. Paola Velez is a chef, editorial producer at Food & Wine and co-founder of Bakers Against Racism. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @smallorchids.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

Subscribe Free: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSS | iHeartRadio | TuneInNik Sharma’s got you covered this fall with his One. He talks to Jesse about how what started off as a kitchen remodel turned into an entire house remodel, his and his father’s love of photography, and his One: Manchow Soup. Nik Sharma is a food writer, cookbook author and recipe developer. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @abrowntable.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today. 

Melissa Clark joins Jesse this week to talk about her decades-long, 40+ cookbooks career, the joy of a sheet-pan dinner, and her One: Roasted Cauliflower & Potatoes With Harissa, Yogurt & Toasted Almonds. Melissa Clark is a food writer, cookbook author, and New York Times columnist. You can follow her on Twitter @melissaclark or Instagram @clarkbar.Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.