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.

Referenced in this episode:

• A Lemony-Perfect Pot of Rice (Food52)
• Meyer Lemon Rice & Candied Garlic recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Peep the original recipe as a blog post from 9 years ago (!)
• Check out Michael's newest book Rice and look out for forthcoming Kosher Soul

Special thanks to listeners Eva (@hummum), Beckie, and Laura (@loanddough) for sharing what makes your pots perfect!

Have a genius tip—rice-based or otherwise? Share it with me at [email protected].

Hey, Genius-hunters! Every other week for the next few weeks, I'll be sharing episodes of *my* new favorite podcast Counterjam, along with BTS chats I had with its host Peter J. Kim. 

If you like the show, follow Counterjam so you don't miss out on future episodes. 

Referenced in this episode:

• One-Ingredient Noodles as Easy as Scrambled Eggs (Food52)
• Golden Chicken Broth with Real Egg Noodles recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Throw it back to 2012 with Julia's video series Weird & Ravenous (!)
• Tune into Julia's podcast, Keep Calm and Cook On

Special thanks to listeners Cara and Momina (@mominaeats) for sharing your stories!

If you have a genius recipe that you'd like to share, email me at [email protected]. 

Referenced in this episode:

• Joanne Chang's Hot & Sour Soup (Food52)
• Hot & Sour Soup recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• In Massachusetts? Keep an eye out for Flour Bakery's upcoming pop-ups
• Check out Joanne's Flour Week series on Instagram

Special thanks to listeners Haris and Arati (@aratimenon) for your MOM stories!

Have a genius recipe you'd like to start? Tell me about it at [email protected].

Referenced in this episode:

• The Creamiest Mac & Cheese (No Roux Required) (Food52)
• Tikka Masala Mac & Cheese recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• More about Preeti's migration from table to farm (Eater)
• Stay abreast of Preeti's very cool projects

Special thanks to listeners Anita (@anitasyogurt) and Dominique (@dominiqueevanz) for sharing the works of Jonell Nash and Noreen Wasti.

Referenced in this episode:

• How Phở Genius Andrea Nguyen Makes a Richer Vegan Broth (Food52)
• Andrea Nguyen's Vegan "Chicken" Phở recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Check out Andrea's book, Asian Tofu, for more tofu inspo
• How to squish a tofu, ft. pro-squisher Andrea

Special thanks to listeners Jenni (@jenni.walker) and Veronica (@veronicadoesstuff) for your tofu tips!

Do you have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me about it at [email protected].

Referenced in this episode:

• How to Make Cinnamon Rolls That Stay Pillowy-Soft for Days (Food52)
• Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit:

• Check out alllllll of KABC's recipes of the year
• Mark your calendars: Kristen and Charlotte will be making these cinnamon rolls live on Instagram on 2/26! Follow @kingarthurbaking and @f52podcasts so you don't miss out.

Special thanks to listeners Richard (@richofthekings), Kat, and Alik (@aliktamar) for your bun-tastic riffs.

Have a nostalgic treat you'd like to share? Email it to me at [email protected] or tag me @miglorious.

Referenced in this episode:

• Extra-Creamy Beans From Scratch—Without Babysitting (Food52)
• Rich & Creamy Beans from Rachel Roddy (Genius Recipes | YouTube)

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• What to do with all those beans? 
• A fat-bellied bean flask 

Special thanks to listeners Nicole (@nicolelucille87) and Lu (@luau21) for sharing your cozy bean memories. Got a genius lead, bean-based or otherwise? Email it to me at [email protected].

From Food52's podcast network and hosted by Peter J. Kim, Counterjam is out now! Subscribe so you don't miss a thing.