Best One Scone Podcasts (2025)

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BA Bake Club: Live at the Bell House 22:53

6d ago22:53

22:53

In this bonus episode of BA Bake Club, Jesse and Shilpa take the stage live at the Bell House in Brooklyn, NY to introduce a new audience to the club. They cover the rules of Bake Club and give a sample of the kinds of questions they answer on the podcast - plus share some baking horror stories of their own! Join us on Substack! Listen to the other…

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BA Bake Club: No-Knead Cheddar-Jalapeño Loaf 30:07

14d ago30:07

30:07

For July's bake, you all brought out your dutch ovens to make Jesse's crusty-yet-tender Cheddar Jalepeño loaf. On this episode, Shilpa and Jesse break down the process of making this same-day, no-knead bread and answer listener questions about overnight proofing, filling options, and more! Join our new Substack chat! Watch Jesse demonstrate the str…

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BA Bake Club: Hummingbird Cake 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

June's bake, the delightfully tropical Hummingbird Cake, was the first Bake Club layer cake, and our listeners had questions! Jesse and Shilpa dig in to this iconic Southern cake and explain the differences between our recipe and the classic. Plus, they're joined by Great British Bake Off S1 winner Edd Kimber to answer a listener question and talk …

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I Need Recipes for Vacation, Friday Night, and More 41:35

2M ago41:35

41:35

In this episode, Chris and Amiel Stanek answer a mix of questions from our inbox, about cooking in an AirBnb, Castelvetrano olives, what to do with a surplus of nuts, and more. Recipes & Links: Chris Morocco's Extremely Extra Travel Coffee Kit Sizzling Turmeric-Dill Fish Tacos Date-Almond Party Snack Kale Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette Aromatic Rice …

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BA Bake Club: Coffee Cake Scones 42:37

3M ago42:37

42:37

Put on the kettle, grab your finest Earl Grey, and join Jesse & Shilpa to discuss their recipe for Coffee Cake Scones. They'll discuss the recipe development process (and the existential journey it took them on), answer questions from bake clubbers, and introduce listeners to New Orleans-based recipe developer and pastry chef Bronwen Wyatt... who A…

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I Need to Up My Salad Game (rerun) 31:40

3M ago31:40

31:40

Shivani LOVES salad. But by Friday, the lettuce she bought on Monday is just... sad. To help Shivani get a fresh, crisp salad on the table every night, Chris calls on Jess Damuck, the cookbook author behind Salad Freak and Health Nut. The key? Rethinking what a salad can be. Recipes & Links: Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Lime, and Mint Watermelon Salad wi…

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I Need a Dinner Party Menu 36:18

3M ago36:18

36:18

We get messages in our inbox ALL the time from listeners who have planned dinner parties, picnics, and other gatherings... but want our advice on what to serve. So this week, Chris is joined by hostess-with-the-mostess Kendra Vaculin to tackle a bevy of listener questions and menu-plan for strawberry-picking lunches, murder mystery dinner parties, …

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I Need Leafy Greens 34:54

3M ago34:54

34:54

Natalie and her husband are capable, adventurous cooks, but they can't seem to get leafy greens on the menu outside of a salad. So Chris and Kendra Vaculin team up to sell Natalie on their favorite greens and techniques. Recipes & Links: Lemony Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Dill Salmon Rice Bowl with Green Curry Creamed Spinach Mostly Chard Tiny…

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BA Bake Club: Millionaire's Shortbread 38:32

3M ago38:32

38:32

Join Jesse and Shilpa to dive into each layer of Jesse's decadent, pantry-friendly Millionaire's Shortbread and answer questions from bake clubbers. Starting with the key differences that make this shortbread extra-toasty and tender, this episode travels through Jesse's caramel-studded past and obsession with the perfect, aesthetic slice. Recipes &…

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Is Spring Produce Actually Good? 39:53

4M ago39:53

39:53

Spring has sprung, but Chris isn’t sure spring produce is actually worth the hype. So noted asparagus enthusiast Shilpa Uskokovic joins him to gush about the joys of the season. They’ll also answer listener questions about ramps, managing the first few weeks of CSA season, and more. Recipes & Links: Crispy Miso-Butter Fish With Asparagus Grilled As…

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I Need a Weeknight-Friendly Pantry (rerun) 31:24

4M ago31:24

31:24

Gillian has found herself working from home permanently and finds getting to the grocery store just isn't what it used to be. So, she's turned to Chris and Shilpa to help her stock her pantry and get her out of her weeknight rut. Recipes featured in the episode: Jammy Onion and Miso Pasta Creamy Tahini and Harissa Beef Hummus Bowls with Merguez-Spi…

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I Need Matzo Ball Soup 34:20

4M ago34:20

34:20

Janae has been struggling to make the perfect matzo balls for 6 Passovers now. What's worse, even though everything else on Janae's seder table is delicious, her mother-in-law won't let her forget her matzo ball fails. So Janae turns to Chris & Kate Kassin for help making tender, fluffy dumplings that won't fall apart in her soup. Recipes & Links: …

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BA Bake Club: Pistachio Bundt Cake 40:26

5M ago40:26

40:26

Pistachios are Having A Moment. And Shilpa LOVES cake. Enter: the tender, flavorful Pistachio Bundt Cake. Jesse and Shilpa break down why this blender cake (and other nut-based cakes) work and address listener questions, including the one on everyone's mind this month: how to properly grease a bundt pan so your cake comes out in one piece, every ti…

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I Need Elevated Weeknight Meals (Rerun) 30:19

5M ago30:19

30:19

Cait often devotes her weekends to involved kitchen projects that yield restaurant-quality results. But she's looking to bring that feeling into her weeknights, when time is harder to come by. Chris enlists Kendra Vaculin's help to give Cait's weeknight cooking that chefy quality she's been missing. Recipes & Links: Meatball Soup with Beef Stew Vib…

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I Need Plant-Based Protein 27:39

5M ago27:39

27:39

George has heard that quinoa is a high-protein superfood, but he's never been able to cook it right. Chris and Shilpa step up to help answer the question behind his SOS. See, while quinoa is higher-protein than other grains, there are better options when it comes to plant-based protein. So Chris and Shilpa try to get George on board with lentils an…

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Back to Basics: The Cooking Mindset 43:17

5M ago43:17

43:17

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. In this final installment, Chris and Shilpa talk about the intangibles of cooking— how to get into the right mindset, manage your time efficiently, and course correct…

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Back to Basics: Mastering Sauces 38:28

5M ago38:28

38:28

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Today, Chris and sauce king Jesse Szewczyk stir up a discussion on the wide world of sauces, dressings, glazes, and more. They dive in to aromatics, making the case f…

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Back to Basics: The Perfect Pot of Rice (Or Any Other Grain You Can Think Of) 36:45

5M ago36:45

36:45

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Why is making stovetop rice so dang hard?! Today, Chris and Kendra Vaculin address the world of grains, including how to make the perfect pot of rice and why the pack…

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Back to Basics: Conquer Protein 34:10

5M ago34:10

34:10

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Animal proteins can be the most expensive part of your dish, and that's a lot of pressure. So today, Chris and Amiel Stanek are here to make perfection attainable, fr…

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Back to Basics: Get Your Head (and Kitchen) in the Game 41:25

5M ago41:25

41:25

Welcome to Back to Basics Week! All week, Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are answering listener questions about the fundamentals of cooking, to help level you up as a home cook. Today, Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic break down how to really read a recipe — and what some common recipe language means. Then, they'll talk about the basic equipment th…

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BA Bake Club: Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake 36:09

6M ago36:09

36:09

Join Shilpa and Jesse as they dig into Shilpa's Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake—a delicious, shockingly easy, and decadent bake. They'll discuss the ins and outs of ingredient choices and the recipe development process, plus end with an Ask a Baker segment all about the perfect chocolate chip cookie. You can find instructions for joining the Club at bon…

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From This Is TASTE: Baking Is Like Karaoke with Abi Balingit 35:47

6M ago35:47

35:47

This episode is from our friends at This Is TASTE. Abi Balingit is the author of Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed, a delightful cookbook full of maximalist personality and transfixing sweets, like the adobo chocolate chip cookie. She’s a singular force in the NYC baking scene, and it’s so fun to have her on the show today to talk about wh…

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I Need Fast, Filling Lunches 31:47

6M ago31:47

31:47

Karen's plan to stay on budget while she's in grad school depends on cooking for herself, especially for lunch — but her dorm kitchen's fire alarm is VERY easy to set off. So Chris & Jesse help her with strategies for no-cook lunches... including leveraging her rice cooker. Recipes Mentioned: One-Pot Salmon and Shiitake Rice Rice Cooker Risotto Chi…

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Cooking for One 39:01

6M ago39:01

39:01

It may be Valentine's Day, but this year, Chris, Jesse, and Kendra are turning their attention to the gentle art of cooking for yourself and only yourself. They'll tackle listener questions about stocking your fridge for one and gathering up the motivation to feed yourself day after day - and share how they eat when their partners or kids are out o…

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BA Bake Club: Incredibly Good Homemade Pizza 37:51

7M ago37:51

37:51

Shilpa and Jesse are hosting a pizza party — an Incredibly Good Cheese Pizza party, that is. Join the Bake Club co-hosts as they nerd out about breadmaking, reveal Jesse's secret pizzaiolo past, and gab with BA Deputy Food Editor Hana Asbrink, this recipe's #1 fan. You can find instructions for joining the club at bonappetit.com/bakeclub - and of c…

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I Need Meal Prep That's Not Boring (Rerun) 26:33

7M ago26:33

26:33

Like many of us, Jenn is experiencing leftover fatigue. So Kendra and Chris introduce her to the lifechanging art of nextovers. Recipes Featured: Beer-Braised Carnitas Buttery Tomato and Cinnamon-Spiced Rice Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Bacony Black Beans Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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What Should I Cook This Winter? 42:00

7M ago42:00

42:00

The weather is cold and the produce selection in the grocery store is smaller, but that's no reason to despair! Chris, Jesse, and Shilpa have the recipe for winter cooking optimism—and the answers to listener questions about homemade broth, frozen veggies, and more. Recipes Featured: Incredibly Good Cheese Pizza Rice Cooker Risotto Chicken Thighs w…

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I Need to Fill My Freezer 33:49

7M ago33:49

33:49

Mara is expecting her first child, and she wants to plan ahead, stocking her freezer with nourishing, delicious meals that she and her partner can enjoy in the first few weeks of life with their little one. So Chris taps Hana Asbrink, one of the brains behind Bon Appetit's column The Fourth Trimester, to help Mara fill the freezer before the baby a…

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BA Bake Club: Chocolate Olive Oil Cake 34:38

7M ago34:38

34:38

Do you want to level up your baking skills? Then join expert Test Kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk in the BA Bake Club - a community of confident, curious bakers who find just as much joy in the process of baking as the final results. Every month, Shilpa and Jesse will be walking through the Bake Club recipe, answering listener q…

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I Need Breakfast Casserole (Rerun) 30:27

8M ago30:27

30:27

Kathryn is a mom of four hoping to start a delicious new Christmas morning tradition. So Chris and Shilpa Uskokovic team up to help Kathryn with the makeahead breakfast of her family's dreams. Recipes: Breakfast Crunchwrap for a Crowd Cowboy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Spinach Biscuits and Gravy Plus: Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Learn a…

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I Need A Delicious Christmas Morning 36:28

8M ago36:28

36:28

Brad has a vision of a Christmas morning with kids opening presents and adults sipping coffee and enjoying a delicious panettone, the Italian holiday sweet bread. But as he's learned over 3 years of fallen loaves, panettone is not an easy product to bake. So Chris calls on Roy Shvartzapel, who's dedicated the better part of the last 20 years to lea…

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How to Holiday Eat, Drink, and Bake 35:08

8M ago35:08

35:08

Chris, Kendra, and Jesse gather round to answer questions about all things holiday dining, "Crimbo Limbo," and whether this is the year that cookies will finally break Jesse. Recipes featured: Apple-Cranberry Tarte Tatin Actually Perfect Pie Crust Chocolate Mousse for a Party Peppermint Bark Cookies Pomegranate-Glazed Shortbread Wedges Pistacharoos…

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BA Bake Club: Caramel Apple Monkey Bread 38:58

9M ago38:58

38:58

Do you want to level up your baking skills? Then join expert Test Kitchen editors Shilpa Uskokovic and Jesse Szewczyk in the BA Bake Club - a community of confident, curious bakers who find just as much joy in the process of baking as the final results. Every month on the podcast, Shilpa and Jesse will be walking through the Bake Club recipe, answe…

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Thanksgiving Help - Part Two 47:05

9M ago47:05

47:05

Chris, Kendra and Shilpa open the Thanksgiving SOS hotline once more to take listener calls on Thanksgiving abroad, incorporating cheese into every part of the meal, baking in someone else's kitchen, and the wildest take on a Thanksgiving dinner we've ever heard. Recipes Featured: Loaded Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans with Mushrooms and Crispy Shal…

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Thanksgiving Help - Part One 45:25

9M ago45:25

45:25

It's time for a Dinner SOS annual tradition: the Thanksgiving SOS hotline! Chris, Kendra and Shilpa hop on the line to take listener calls on vegan mains, the perfect pie crust, how to pare back a traditional feast, and more! Recipes Featured: Garlic Bread Biscuits Miso-Glazed Carrots with Scallion Gremolata Make-Ahead Gravy Actually Perfect Pie Cr…

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I Need a More Perfect Thanksgiving (Update) 43:17

9M ago43:17

43:17

John had a lot at stake last Thanksgiving. After years of not-too-subtly hinting that he wanted the hosting job, John got permission from his mother-in-law to host the holiday in 2022—and he hit it out of the park. But anxious to keep his standing as the family's Thanksgiving host, John turned to Dinner SOS for some help perfecting his already perf…

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Foods That Matter: Spices to Flavor the Moment 37:29

10M ago37:29

37:29

Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Foods That Matter. Mark Jacobs, Chairman of Watkins, divulges the delicate (and sometimes dangerous) process of sourcing the finest vanilla beans in Madagascar and explains why vanilla can be so darn expensive, only sometimes. But vanilla's not all they offer! Mark shares surprising health benefit…

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What Are the Rules for Pork? 32:49

10M ago32:49

32:49

Jen is a confident cook in a household of self-described food people. But she's never been able to successfully make tender, shreddy pork at home, so she called us looking for some rules she can follow to achieve her dream pork in her own kitchen. Chris calls on Inés Anguiano, Certified Pork Stan (tm), to help Jen embrace pork's versatility... and …

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I Have a New Diagnosis... What Do I Cook Now?! 38:25

10M ago38:25

38:25

We get a lot of questions in our inbox from listeners with dietary restrictions. And sometimes, we can absolutely handle them using the expertise right in our test kitchen – no dairy? No meat? No nightshades? No problem. But not all restrictions are that simple. So we tapped registered dietician Desiree Nielsen to answer questions about cooking low…

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Meet the Parents... and their Dietary Restrictions 35:03

10M ago35:03

35:03

Rachel's the kind of cook who free-forms it – no two dinners turn out the same, and she likes it that way. But she’s setting up a dinner for her parents and her partner’s parents to meet each other for the first time, and she wants everything to be perfect. The only issue? Every one of her guests has a different dietary restriction, and none of the…

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Why Am I Intimidated By Mushrooms? 29:42

10M ago29:42

29:42

Leah loves the Union Square Farmer's Market, but there's one tent she's too intimidated to stop at: the "mushroom guys" (aka Mushroom Queens). So to help demystify the alien-looking fungi that Leah's seen at their stall — and prove to her that she can achieve a crispy, umami-rich 'shroom in her own kitchen — Chris takes Leah to Mushroom Queens in O…

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Life and Art from FT Weekend: What Young Wine Drinkers Want 21:44

11M ago21:44

21:44

Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at The Financial Times. If you’ve been to the wine shop lately you may have noticed a trend: wines marketed specifically toward younger drinkers. Many are natural, organic, or biodynamic. Others are made without special certification but boast backstories that focus on the producers, not just the reg…

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I Need to Cook for My Girlfriend 31:05

11M ago31:05

31:05

Nelson's partner, Cate, is an incredible cook. But she's chronically ill, and not always feeling well enough to cook. So Nelson wants to step up and make her delicious, nourishing meals when she's not feeling her best. The only issue? He's not so confident in the kitchen - especially when it comes to taking on a new recipe or technique. So Chris & …

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I Need a Better Bean (Rerun) 30:08

11M ago30:08

30:08

Caller Teddy has been vegan for a few years. But while she’s confident in her chickpea and lentil skills, bean mastery has eluded her. And, to be fair, the questions are big: canned or dried? What type of bean works best for which application? Is a big pot of brothy beans enough for a meal, or does it need to be doctored? Chris taps Justine Doiron …

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Behind the Scenes at a Best New Restaurant 33:07

11M ago33:07

33:07

Bon Appetit's annual Best New Restaurants list is live! This year, we're spotlighting 20 new American restaurants that we're particularly excited about. To celebrate the list's release, Chris sits down with Anna and Ni Nguyen, married couple and chef-owners of the Denver, Colorado restaurant Sap Sua. They talk about their partnership in and out of …

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I Need Moose Meat Updates 24:14

12M ago24:14

24:14

This week, we're checking back in on three callers whose Dinner SOS journeys we felt just weren't over. Listen to our callers' original episodes here: Eddie Tobi Maddy Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Bon Appétit

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S2E5: Through the Eyes of a Child 21:53

12M ago21:53

21:53

Return to childhood, and spend a day at the Fair with various kids as they wait in line for Fisher Scones, ride the Extreme Scream, explore SillyVille, play with reptiles and more! Also hear from 12-year-old Molly as she shares her top tips for the perfect day at the Fair.

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S2E4: The Remembrance Gallery – Paying Tribute to Japanese Americans 40:07

12M ago40:07

40:07

“This happened here. Right here where they are buying their cotton candy. Where they are getting their corndog. This happened here.” In this episode, learn the history of the Puyallup Assembly Center on the Washington State Fairgrounds and hear about those involved with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), about their experiences working o…

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S2E3: What’s a Froupie? Hear from a Fair Superfan 26:05

12M ago26:05

26:05

What does it take to become a Fair Groupie…aka Froupie, as we endearingly call these superfans. In this episode, meet Laurie Miller as she shares her deep love of the Fair as well as her involvement in lifting up and supporting the community.

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S2E2: A New Vendor Pops onto the Scene! The Story of Lumberjack Popcorn 23:10

12M ago23:10

23:10

Tune in to this episode to learn all about one of the newest staple treats of the Washington State Fair Events Center! Nate Karnes, Lumberjack Popcorn co-owner, shares the leap of faith he and his family took to launch the business in 2019.

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