The One Recipe

We’re back for season 2 of The One Recipe! And kicking off this season is two times James Beard award-winning author and baker, Kristina Cho. Kristina talks to Jesse about what was (probably) the best day of her life (so far), Chinese baking, and her One: Cocktail Buns (Gai Mei Bao). Kristina Cho is a photographer, recipe developer, and the author of Mooncakes and Milkbread–the first book (in English) to explore the world of Chinese bakeries. You can follow her on Instagram @eatchofood or on her blog eatchofood.com

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Natasha Pickowicz lays down the law on apple tarts this week. She tells Jesse what it’s like running pop-ups all over New York City, raises some somewhat controversial opinions about pie, fruit, and baking spices, then talks us through her One: A Crispy Apple Tart. Check out the recipe from our archives: a classic tart from a classic chef, Daniel Boulud. Natasha Pickowicz is a New York City-based pastry chef and writer. If you want to check out some of her absolutely stunning desserts or just see what she’s up to, you can follow her on Instagram @natashapickowicz.

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Chetna Makan joins producer Sally Swift this week to talk about baking in India (or the lack thereof), how she went from being a fashion designer to a Great British Bakeoff contender, and her One: Masala Pastry. Chetna Makan is an author, recipe developer, and YouTube video host. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @chetnamakan.

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Sohla El-Waylly hangs out with Jesse this week to talk about the time her fried chicken made Jesse’s dad cry, why getting lost in Europe worked out really well for her, and her One: a Spanish Tortilla that has absolutely nothing to do with tortillas and everything to do with potatoes, olive oil, and tapas. Sohla El-Waylly is a chef, recipe developer, video host and (soon-to-be) cookbook author. You can follow her on Instagram @sohlae.

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Grains genius Roxanna Jullapat talks to producer Sally Swift this week from deep inside the supply closet of her LA café, Friends & Family. She shares some confusion she had at a young age about her family tree, the inspiration behind her cookbook, Mother Grains, and her One: A Baked Buckwheat Pancake with Berry Compote. Roxana Jullapat is a baker, restaurant owner, and cookbook author. You can follow her on Instagram or Twitter @roxanajullapat

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Matt Rodbard joins Jesse this week to wax nostalgic about his past at MTV, explain how an Egg McMuffin machine kickstarted his career as a food writer, and to lovingly share his One: Technically-Not-Barbecue Oven Ribs. Matt Rodbard is a writer, editor and co-host of the TASTE Podcast. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @mattrodbard.

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Jesse is joined by Andy Baraghani this week to celebrate Andy’s new cookbook, learn what to look for when buying Basmati rice, and carefully explain the steps of his One: Chelo Ba Tahdig aka Steamed Persian Rice with Tahdig. Andy Baraghani is a recipe developer and the author of The Cook You Want to Be. You can follow him on Instagram @andybaraghni. 

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Priya Krishna joins Jesse this week to show off her musical abilities, rave about some of her favorite food writers, and divulge her One: Tejal Rao’s massolu, AKA roasted vegetables with coconut, chili and garlic. (Yes, it really is that easy.) Priya Krishna is a New York Times food reporter and cookbook author. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @priyakrishna.

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Chef Sheldon Simeon joins producer Sally Swift this week to talk about his family’s love of food, why his ‘hole in the wall’ restaurant is everything he’s ever wanted, and the history behind his drool-worthy One: Mochiko Fried Chicken. Sheldon Simeon is an adoring father, former Top Chef contestant, and the author of Cook Real Hawai’i. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @chefwonder.

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Certified drinks expert John deBary joins Jesse this week to talk about his accidental foray into the world of craft-cocktails, the perseverance required to snag a first date with his now-husband, and his One: A bourbon-and-blueberry-focused cocktail named The Stonewall Baby. John deBary is the author of Drink What You Want: The Subjective Guide to Making Objectively Delicious Cocktails. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @jnd3001.

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