Adrienne Cheatham and Jesse get into it this week to talk about their mutual love of Barbara Streisand, the scientific reasoning behind her preference for microwaved sweet-potatoes, and her mouth-watering One: sweet potato gnocchi with bacon-mi

13: Francis Lam’s Recipe for Linguine With Clams

Mar 5th, 2024 9m 23s

Francis Lam has invited himself onto The One Recipe, and we’re so glad he did! This week, he tells Jesse about what it felt like the first time his writing was published, why it’s nice to not be beholden to tradition, and his One: Linguine with

11: Anna Stockwell’s Recipe for Slow-Roasted Salmon

Feb 20th, 2024 10m 54s

Anna Stockwell gushes to Jesse about her unusual cats, her lifelong love affair with dinner parties, and her One: a slow-roasted side of salmon that will wow your guests with surprisingly little effort. Anna Stockwell is a recipe developer, foo

10: Stephen Satterfield and the Art of Toast

Feb 6th, 2024 13m 2s

This week, Stephen Satterfield talks to Jesse about why it’s important to know what you like, for instance, room temperature butter, which brings us to his One: Toast. Stephen Satterfield is the host of Netflix’s critically acclaimed docuseries

9: Klancy Miller’s Recipe for Parisian Chestnut Mini Cakes

Jan 23rd, 2024 11m 45s

This week, Klancy Miller talks to Jesse about her secret sleuthing tendencies, her family’s love for one very special dessert, and her One: Parisian Chestnut Mini-Cakes that are easy to make and even easier to eat. Klancy Miller is the author o

49: Were You Raised By Wolves? Hosts, Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton, talk Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

Dec 20th, 2023 13m 12s

Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton talk to Jesse this week about their very different approaches to cooking, why it is Christmas all year long (in Leah’s heart, at least) and their deceptively simple one recipe: Cranberry Upside-Down Cake. Leah Bonne

The One Recipe Holiday Special 2023

Dec 12th, 2023 47m 50s

Join host Jesse Sparks for a holiday edition of The Splendid Table’s sister podcast, The One Recipe. In this hour-long episode, Jesse talks to culinary superstars about their family traditions and their “One,” the recipe that signals the holida

Check Out: Dishing on Julia

Dec 7th, 2023 42m 48s

This week, we’re sharing an episode of Dishing on Julia, the official companion podcast to the Max original series, Julia. Hosted by Kerry Diamond of Cherry Bombe, each episode of Dishing on Julia takes you behind the scenes with the show's pro

40: Aliza Abarbanel, Chanukah, & Joan Nathan’s Recipe for Latkes

Dec 5th, 2023 13m 59s

Food & culture writer Aliza Abarbanel joins Jesse this week to talk about the universal appeal of cake and its unending iterations, Chanukah in the Abarbanel household, and her One: Joan Nathan’s Latkes. Aliza Abarbanel is the co-founder of Cak

71: Kim Chi’s Recipe for Miyeokguk (Seaweed Soup)

Nov 28th, 2023 11m 44s

This week, we catch up with Drag Queen and Makeup Mogul Kim Chi to talk about #DragQueensEating, food and drag, starting their podcast, and their One: Miyeokguk, Korean Seaweed Soup. Kim Chi is a drag queen, the CEO and owner of Kim Chi Chic Be

51: Brittany Luse’s Recipe for Weeknight Collard Greens & Weekend Grits

Nov 21st, 2023 16m 25s

You might recognize Brittany Luse’s sharp takes and quick wit from shows like For Colored Nerds or It’s Been A Minute. But did you know that she can cook? This week, Brittany Luse talks to Jesse about the rampant abuse of cheese in food media,

70: Jon Kung’s Recipe for Spaghetti and Lion's Head Meatballs

Nov 14th, 2023 17m 58s

This week, we catch up with Chef Jon Kung to talk about his “Farmer Jack era Detroiter” persona, his travels around the country thanks to his debut cookbook, Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen, and honing in on his

41: Yotam Ottolenghi’s Recipe for Brown Sugar Meringue Roulade With Burnt Honey Apples

Nov 7th, 2023 17m 27s

Yotam Ottolenghi sits down with Jesse this week to talk about what he’ll do for work when he’s done with food, what it’s like cooking with his two boys, and his One: Brown Sugar Meringue Roulade With Burnt Honey Apples. Yotam Ottolenghi is an a

69: Genevieve Ko's Recipe for Scallion Tortilla Egg Wrap

Oct 24th, 2023 15m 10s

If there is anyone you want in your corner when you're trying to figure out what to make for dinner, Genevieve Ko is the person. With her compassionate approach to recipe development while getting readers to try new techniques, it's safe to say

30: Ham El-Waylly’s Recipe for Toum

Oct 17th, 2023 15m 12s

Ham El-Waylly joins Jesse this week to brag about how much fun he has working with his wife, trace the origins of his globalized palette, and to dote on a recipe that stands above all the rest: Toum. Ham El-Waylly is a chef, restaurateur, and Y

68: Chef JJ Johnson’s Recipe for Cinnamon-Spiced Lamb Rice

Oct 10th, 2023 14m 23s

Whether you’re a fan of minute rice, bottom-of-the-pan crispy rice, or enjoying rice from the rice cooker, Chef JJ Johnson’s got you covered. JJ joins us this week to talk about his 10-year research into rice, getting people to cook it more, an

17: Rick Martinez’ Recipe for Rajas con Crema

Oct 3rd, 2023 14m 17s

Rick Martinez and Jesse get into it this week to talk about Rick living his dream life in Mexico, the vast superiority of homemade tortillas, and his mouth-watering One: Rajas con Crema, aka roasted poblano chiles in cream. Rick Martinez is a b

67: Toni Tipton-Martin’s Recipe for Blackberry-Ginger Bourbon Smash

Sep 26th, 2023 17m 5s

Award-winning culinary historian and author Toni Tipton-Martin talks to Jesse this week about her new book, Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice: A Cocktail Recipe Book. It’s a fascinating conversation about how the creativity, hospitality, and ex

7: Kristen Miglore Recipe for Roberto Santibañez’ Classic Guacamole

Aug 29th, 2023 12m 1s

This week, Kristen Miglore and Jesse talk about her truest musical love, how to choose an avocado that you will actually want to eat, and her One: Roberto Santibañez’ Classic Guacamole–which turns out to be anything but classic. Kristen Miglore

5: Tammie Teclemariam’s Recipe for Minty Pork Meatballs

Aug 22nd, 2023 9m 35s

This week, Tammie Teclemariam talks to Jesse about her new job as New York Magazine’s Diner At Large, her love of perfume, and her One: a delightfully simple minty pork meatball. Tammie is a food and wine writer whose work has appeared in Gawke

4: Eric Kim’s Recipe for Roasted Chicken with Fish Sauce Butter

Aug 15th, 2023 7m 4s

This week, producer Sally Swift is sitting in for Jesse. She talks to Eric Kim about the genius and versatility of a good pan sauce, how his crush on Timothée Chalamet turned into a rather successful literary project, and his One, a roasted chi

3: Jaya Saxena Swears by Julie Sahni’s Recipe for Matar Paneer

Aug 8th, 2023 9m 13s

This week we’re talking to Jaya Saxena about what crystal you should be keeping in your kitchen, how she developed more confidence cooking Indian Food at home, and her One: a matar paneer from Julie Sahni’s iconic cookbook, Classic Indian Cooki

66: Nicole Rucker’s Recipe for Ricotta Biscuits

Aug 1st, 2023 13m 42s

Nicole Rucker’s made a name for herself as a fruit aficionado and baker. This week she talks to Jesse about just how much she loves fruit, and then gives her one recipe for her mouthwatering Ricotta Biscuits–which you can make sweet or savory.

65: Matt Adlard’s Recipe for Lemon Travel Cake

Jul 25th, 2023 14m 53s

Matt Adlard had no idea that baking with his shirt off was going to be as popular as it was. But oh, was it popular. Matt talks to Jesse this week about his perfectionism, how he got into baking, and his one recipe for a mouth-watering Lemon Tr

64: Jamie Loftus’s Recipe for Doritos Taco Salad

Jul 18th, 2023 13m 10s

A book about hot dogs? We didn’t know we needed one either. Comedian and writer Jamie Loftus talks to Jesse this week about her hot dog inspired, cross-country road trip and then brings us her unapologetic one recipe for Doritos Taco Salad (no