The humble potato: an unlikely movie star. Chef, author, and culinary extraordinaire Courtney McBroom joins Dave and Chris at the table in the clubhouse as they dig into the iconic potato scenes in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' 'The Martian,' and 'White Man's Burden.'

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David Chang, Chris Ying, and The Ringer's Sean Fennessey sit down over steak and spaghetti to discuss some of the most emotionally loaded beef in film history: the "overcooked" steak in 'Raging Bull,' a life-changing meal in 'Moonstruck,' class warfare on a plate in 'Snowpiercer,' Miranda Priestly's steak order in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' and more.

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It’s a beautiful day for a picnic, so grab your basket and head to Recipe Club! Marc Johnson brought a royally tasty coronation chicken salad. Mandy Roberts put together a lovely fattoush salad. And Scott Clark of Dad’s Luncheonette brought his delectable, homemade onboard Oreos. But no picnic is complete without a winner, so whose recipe is best? Take a seat on the blanket and find out!

Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Marc Johnson, Mandy Roberts, Scott Clark
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute
Director: Kelsey Rearden
Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino
Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe

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Open the trunk and start pregaming … it’s time for a Recipe Club tailgate. Pijja Palace owner Avish Naran brought some Texan Frito pies. Recipe Club returner Becky Joiner repped her hometown with some crab cakes. Darin Bresnitz, author and host of Snacky Tunes, brought pulled pork. Who needs to go to the game when we’ve got food like this at the tailgate? Which recipe is best, though? Pull up a foldable chair and find out.

Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Avish Naran, Becky Joiner, Darin Bresnitz
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute
Director: Kelsey Rearden
Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino
Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe

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Spark up the grill and click those tongs, Recipe Club is having a backyard BBQ. Chef Joshua Skenes made homemade Pork Jerky. Chef Deborah Pak of Soban LA brought Korean BBQ Pork Ribs. Returning competitor Chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai brought a Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Pineapple Bowl. Which recipe was the best for grillmasters and grill lovers alike? Throw on an apron, take a listen, and find out!

Host: Chris Ying

Guests: Joshua Skenes, Justin Pichetrungsi, Deborah Pak

Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute

Director: Kelsey Rearden

Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino

Editor: Stefano Sanchez

Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe

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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and that somewhere is right here on Recipe Club! Mandy Roberts pulled up with Devils on Horseback. David Chang brought an Aguachile. And Tommy Brockert of LaSorted’s LA brought a Tortilla Española. Want to know which is the best happy hour recipe? Pull up a barstool and join us!

Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Mandy Roberts, David Chang, Tommy Brockert
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute
Director: Kelsey Rearden
Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino
Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe

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Time for a dinner party. With a sizable group coming over, we had our Recipe Club members bring some shareable dishes worth showing off, tasting, and debating. Ari Kolender brought a fishmonger’s pie. Alyse Whitney brought roasted chicken legs and double sesame noodles. Caitlin Cutler returned with her special Mom’s sausage ’n’ rapini mac ’n’ cheesy. Which dish won over our dinner guests? Come on in and find out.

Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Ari Kolender, Alyse Whitney, and Caitlin Cutler
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira Chute
Director: Kelsey Rearden
Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino
Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe

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Alone at last. Some peace and quiet, and a meal all to ourselves. Except we’re with our other Recipe Club members, of course. Becky Joiner brings in her leftovers Crunchwrap. Chef Marc Johnson has his Indian butter chickpeas. And Chris Chen has some good ol’ golden Japanese curry. It’s dinner for one, but we forced them to share, discuss, and decide whose recipe is best.

Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Marc Johnson, Becky Joiner, and Christopher Chen
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira Chute
Director: Kelsey Rearden
Engineers: Felipe Guilhermino and Sam Hess
Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe

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How are you feeling? Our Recipe Club members are kind and wanted to do something nice for you: They cooked a Meal Train recipe. They shared, tasted, and debated these comforting dishes. Chef and Yangban partner John Hong made a variation on caldo de pollo. Previous Recipe Club champion and author John deBary made the listener-requested Lasagne of Love. Beloved 'Dinner Time Live' and Recipe Club member Mandy Roberts brought Golden Get-Well Soup. All of these dishes will make you feel better … but which will make you feel best? Hop on and find out which is the best Meal Train recipe!

Host: Chris Ying
Guests: John deBary, Mandy Roberts, and John Hong
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira Chute
Director: Kelsey Rearden
Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino
Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe

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Grab the mimosas! We had our friends bring some brunch dishes to share, taste, and, as we love to do at brunch: debate. Rashida Holmes, chef and co-owner of Bridgetown Roti, made her version of an Indian-spiced Tomato and Egg Casserole. Rashida’s brunch pal, original Recipe Club member and baker Bryan Ford, brought Pancakes with Maple Brown Butter Apples & Sesame Praline. We were also joined by Malique Smith, co-owner and operator of Bridgetown Roti, who finished the trio of dishes with a French Toast Casserole. Which dish is elevated beyond breakfast and lunch? Join us at the table and discover the best brunch recipe!

Host: Chris Ying
Guests: Bryan Ford, Rashida Holmes, Malique Smith
Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute
Director: Kelsey Rearden
Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino
Editor: Stefano Sanchez
Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe

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