The Genius Recipe Tapes

There are so many recipes out there to make granola, but then there are recipes that are Simply Genius. Jenné Claiborne's recipe bakes up faster and easier than any recipe out there by thoughtfully omitting what you may have thought was a crucial ingredient.

Referenced in this episode 

• Why Jenné Claiborne's Tahini Granola is Genius (Article)
• Jenné Claiborne's book, Sweet Potato Soul

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit

• Get a signed copy of Kristen's book, Simply Genius, to find this and so many other incredible and simply genius recipes

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Referenced in this episode 

• Ali Slagle's Not Just Another Chicken Caesar Salad
• Ali's Book,  I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)
• Ali's Biscotti Recipe 

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit

• Kristen's OG fried toast inspiration: Borlotti Beans on Toast with Greens (Food52)
• Follow Ali on Instagram @itsalislagle

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There're enough stressors around the holidays to let your dessert be one of them, so we sat down with Erin Jeanne McDowell to get some tips on ways to bring flawless pies to the table. 

Referenced in this episode 

• Savory Baking Cookbook
• Clover Rolls
• Pâte Brisée
• Double crust chicken pot pie

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit

• Erin Jean McDowell's Bake It Up A Notch Youtube channel
• Erin Jean McDowell's Instagram
• Order Kristen's newest book, Simply Genius 

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Anna Sulan Masing, host of Whetstone Radio's Taste of Place podcast cooks her way through Mandy Yin's incredible Sarawak Chicken recipe

Recipe

1. Marinate 6 skinless chicken thighs, with the bone-in just with salt, leave for 1/2hour on the kitchen bench to get it to room temperature
2. Blitz up spice paste: 200g roughly chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2.5cm of ginger root, 2 stalks of lemongrass also roughly chopped
3. Toast 1tsp of black peppercorns, and 1 tsp of white peppercorns - choose any good quality peppercorns. This is done on a very low heat, without oil until fragrant. Then, grind it into a fine powder ideally in a mortar & pestle
4. In a medium sized saucepan slowly get 3 tbsp of oil warm, then add in the pepper powder and the spice paste. Fry off until the oil splits - no longer than 10mins
5. Add in the chicken, 450g (1lb) of roughly chopped tomatoes, 300mls of water, 5 laksa leaves (or a bunch of mint) with stalks. Bring to boil then let simmer for 20min. Keep an eye on it and stirr at regular intervals.
6. Add in 100mls of coconut milk, stir and cook for another 5mins
7. Serve with rice!

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Referenced in this episode 

• First Generation: Recipes from My Taiwanese-American Home
• Frankie's Website 
• Frankie's Instagram

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Referenced in this episode 

• Good & Sweet Cookbook
• Brian Levy's Site
• Brian Levy on Instagram

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Referenced in this episode:

• Sweet Corn Butter recipe
• How to Magically Turn Corn Into Butter (Food52)

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• The jewelry company Whitney founded to connect and empower women
• Check out Lukas Volger's corn tofu: Butter It, Tofu It, Dip It. But Don’t Boil It. (Taste)
• View transcript

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Catch up on the rest of the incredible conversations we had with the guests featured on this episode  

• Ali Slagle's Episode
• Jesse Spark's Episode
• Cheryl Day's Episode
• Brian Hogan Stewart's Episode
• Eric Kim's Episode
• Kristina Cho's Episode
• Roxana Jullapat's Episode
• Esther Choi's Episode
• Julie Sahni's Episode
   

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Referenced in this episode 

• Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies (Bon Appétit)
• Kristen's (other!) One Recipe Melissa Clark’s Stovetop Mac & Cheese  (Food52)

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit

• Listen to Jesse on The One Recipe Podcast (The Splendid Table)
• Follow Jesse on Instagram

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Referenced in this episode:

• Stop Calling Food Exotic (The Washington Post)
• Reader commentary to Daniela's 'Exotic' recipes? Let's talk about why there's really no such thing 
• Pantry Ramen

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Subscribe to Daniela's Eat Voraciously Newsletter

Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell us all about it at genius@food52.com.

Referenced in this episode:

• The Silkiest Pasta Sauce From Any Veg You've Got (Food52)
• Pasta With Silkiest Eggplant Sauce from Francis Lam
• Genius  Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Tune into Francis' various episodes on The Splendid Table Podcast

Special thanks to listeners Devangi and Karen! Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell us all about it at genius@food52.com.

Referenced in this episode:

• Salsa Guille recipe from Andrea Aliseda  on Food52
• Additional writings by Andrea Aliseda

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Unlocking Nixtamal for Epicurious

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Ode to Mexico  by Andrea Aliseda 

(English Version)

I close my eyes and see 

myself 

perched at the steps 

of an old cathedral 

the air, 

abundant and thick; 

a paradise for the senses, 

as I cradle calla lilies 

in the fold of my arms 

I have a little coffee 

to linger in the poetry of the bugambilias outside the home of the late 

Gael García Márquez, 

who rests in peace 

I devour my heart 

gushing of salsa amor 

as if it were a torta 

and lick my fingers 

savoring every last bite 

the united states 

doesn’t taste quite like this

(Spanish Version )

cierro los ojos, 

y me veo sentada 

en la entrada 

de un catedral 

el aire, 

pleno y lleno: 

un paraíso para el olfato 

arrullando 

flores de alcatraz 

entre mis brazos 

con un cafecito 

para echarle ojo 

a la poesía de la bugambilia, frente la casa del Don Gael García Márquez, 

que en paz descanse. 

mastico mi corazón, 

escurriendo de salsa amor 

como si fuera torta 

y me chupo los dedos de lo delicioso que está, 

en los estados unidos, no saben cocinar así.

Referenced in this episode:

• What's the Difference?: Recreational Culinary Reference for the Curious and Confused

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit:

• Sign up to receive Brette's newsletter each week
• Read more by Brette on Food52
• Shout out Erin McDowell - Food52's Resident Baking BFF!

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Referenced in this episode:

• Mayukh's new book, Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit:

• This piece, written by Mayukh, is what encouraged Coconut & Sambal author Lara Lee to seek out Sri, and ask her to be her culinary mentor
• She Was a Soul Food Sensation. Then, 19 Years Ago, She Disappeared.

As someone who has tried (and oftentimes failed) to record and preserve her own family recipes, Kristen really connected with chefarmer-turned-author Matthew Raiford's mission to document the dishes and stories from his. For this week's Genius Session, Kristen goes behind the scenes with Matthew, as he shares his process of writing Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer.

Referenced in this episode:

• Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer
• Watermelon Steak Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes & Sangria Vinaigrette recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Peep this excerpt from the "Eart/Earth" chapter
• Matthew's Gullah Rice to make tonight

Referenced in this episode:

• Cooking for Your Kids

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Can I Eat That? Children's book (by Joshua David Stein)
• Dive into Joshua's stories on literally anybody and anything 

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Referenced in this episode:

• Kim Chee Dip From Sheldon Simeon  (Recipe)
• Shoyu Dip With Sesame Crunch From Sheldon Simeon (Recipe)
• Cook Real Hawaii by Sheldon Simeon

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit:

• Follow Sheldon on  Instagram

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Referenced in this episode 

• Sarsoon ka Saag (Fragrant Butter-Laced Pureed Mustard Greens) From Julie Sahni 
• Watch this recipe (food52)
• Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain Cooking

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit

• Julie Sahni's Curried Avocado with Garlic and Green Chiles
• Learn Indian cooking from the master herself - Take a cooking class with Julie

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Referenced in this episode 

• Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora
• Salatet Fattoush (California Fattoush Salad)

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit

• Reem Assil on Instagram

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Referenced in this episode

• Epic Snickerdoodles for Stephanie Recipe
• Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit

• Jessie Sheehan's Instagram

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