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**The Genius Recipe Tapes**

A weekly show from Food52’s new podcast network, featuring all the uncut gems from the weekly “Genius Recipes” column and video series. Host Kristen Miglore speaks to the geniuses behind iconic recipes, and uncovers the recipes that changed the way we cook.

Latest Episodes:

"We Are All Free" with Toni Tipton-Martin Jun 09, 2021

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Referenced in this episode:

Toni Tipton-Martin's Louisiana Barbecued Shrimp recipe
Toni's non-profit, The SANDE Youth Project
Toni Tipton-Martin named 2021 Julia Child Award recipient (The Julia Child Award)

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit:

Check out Toni's cookbooks, Jubilee and The Jemima Code
For more recipes celebrating Black food history, check out @meikoandthedish's 38 Jubilant Recipes to Kick Off Black History Month

Special thanks to listeners Christina (@berrygoodfoodfdn) and Meiko (@meikoandthedish) for calling in this week.

Is there a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.

The Genius Flavors of NYC Jun 06, 2021

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On this episode, The Genius Recipe Tapes host Kristen Miglore goes behind the scenes with Counterjam's host Peter J. Kim. How did he know to ask A Tribe Called Quest's Jarobi White and multiplatinum icon Kelis—both musicians-turned-chefs—for their sleeper-hit NYC joints? And, what, if anything, is the Big Apple's cuisine defined by?

Find more Counterjam episodes here; season 2 will look at Mexican, Jewish, Ethiopian, and French food and music; featuring guests like Broad City creator Ilana Glazer, comedian Felipe Esparza, and Top Chef favorite Mory Sacko. It's an absolute audible feast—we hope to see you there!

Better Pancakes in the Name of Science | Josey Baker Jun 02, 2021

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SF's The Mill owner and author Josey Baker joins Kristen to talk about baking with whole grains (it's not as simple as swapping 1:1 with white flour!), combating picky eating in kids (it's a process), and why whole-wheat and -grain baked goods have gotten such a bad rap.

Referenced in this episode:

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit:

Check out Josey's how-to-sourdough-at-home guide
Or, better yet: take a class with Josey himself

Special thanks to listeners Caroline, Sana, and Kaleigh for your sharing your sneaky swaps!

This Pasta Changed My Life | Dan Pashman May 26, 2021

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Does the perfect pasta shape exist? It does now, thanks to The Sporkful's creator and host Dan Pashman. Dan and Kristen talk about Dan's 3-year quest to develop cascatelli: the most forkable, sauceable, and tooth-sinkable pasta shape—and, the accompanying 5-part podcast series, "Mission ImPASTAble."

Referenced in this episode:

Cascatelli by The Sporkful
Dan's mom's Primavera Pasta with Cascatelli, adapted from Melissa Clark

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

Listen to Dan's quest to create the shape in The Sporkful series: Mission ImPASTAble
Oh yes—the shape now has its own Wikipedia page

Special thanks to listeners Janet (@janetmccracken) and Anna (@billyskog) for sharing your very strong pasta feelings.

Got a genius lead you'd like to share? Email it to me at genius@food52.com; I want to hear all about it!

Key Lime Pie, No Key Limes Required | Petra Paredez May 19, 2021

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Referenced in this episode:

Oh, *That's* What Key Lime Pie Was Missing (Food52)
Key Lime Meringue Pie From Petra Paredez recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

Petee's Pies ships nationwide through GoldBelly
Short on time? There's always J. Kenzi López-Alt's 10-Minute Lime Cracker Pie

Special thanks to Briana (@seasoningbottle), Katie (@qkatie, and host of new Food52 podcast Either Side Eaters!), and Jared (@young_coconvt) for your stories of sweet, summery slices.

Have a lead on something genius? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com!

Genius Is Foo-Foo for Fufu | Peter J. Kim May 12, 2021

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Hey, Genius-hunters! Every other week for the next few weeks, I'll be sharing episodes of *my* new favorite podcast Counterjam. Tune in for a special interview I got to have with host Peter J. Kim.

If you like Counterjam, follow the show so you don't miss out on new episodes. Season 2 is out now!

No-Cook, No-Sweat, No-Churn Lemon Ice Cream | Dori Sanders May 05, 2021

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Hi Genius-hunters! The book is in (yay!) and this week, I'll be kicking my feet up and enjoying spoonfuls of this ice cream straight from the freezer. I hope you'll no-churn right alongside me.

On Play Me a Recipe, your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters (if you're in Apple Podcasts, swipe up on the episode player page—the podcast chapters will be at the bottom).

If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Kristen starts listing them at 0:51) before starting the episode.

Dori Sanders' No-Churn Fresh Lemon Ice Cream
Makes 3 cups

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup (60g) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
1 cup (200g) sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup (235g) heavy cream
1 cup (245g) whole milk

Whisk together the lemon zest and juice, the sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Whisk together the cream and milk in a measuring cup and gradually pour into the lemon and sugar mixture, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk until the sugar dissolves—you won’t hear or feel it scraping against the bottom of the bowl anymore, about 2 minutes.
Pour the mixture into an 8-inch (20cm) square metal baking pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and freeze until the mixture is solid around the edges and mushy in the middle, 2 to 3 hours. Stir well, cover again with foil, and continue to freeze until completely firm, about an hour more. Once firm, scoop into chilled bowls to serve.

Is there a recipe you'd like to hear us make? Tell us all about it at podcasts@food52.com.

[BONUS] Introducing: Either Side Eaters May 03, 2021

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On Either Side Eaters, friends and YouTubers Jen Phanomrat and Katie Quinn, separated by the Atlantic, take questions and compare notes on everything from charcuterie trends to the ultimate food lube, ketchup.

It's coming so soon; follow Either Side Eaters so you don't miss out.

Genius Is Breaking the Bento Box Apr 28, 2021

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Hey, Genius-hunters! Every other week for the next few weeks, I'll be sharing episodes of *my* new favorite podcast Counterjam. Tune in for a special interview I got to have with host Peter J. Kim.

Counterjam is now well into its 2nd season—I hope you'll head right over to its show page and hit "follow," so you don't miss out on episodes.

The Recipe Alice Waters Can't Live Without Apr 21, 2021

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Referenced in this episode:

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit:

Alice Waters names Niloufer's cake the one recipe she can't live without (The Guardian)
Check out those not-dry turkey burgers

Special thanks to listeners Numra (@empressmarket), Vlada (@mat.vlada), and Nilufar (@kayhanikitchen) for sharing your favorite cardamom-centric recipes!

Is there a recipe that's stayed with you throughout your life? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.