Team bacon or sausage? Hash browns or nah? English muffins, croissant, bagel?Molly and Declan debate the merits of bacon, sausage, ham, and pastrami (?); and find a home for the english muff.Special thanks to our listeners for your questions, especially those of you that called in. We still need your help! Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com. 

Understanding the Breakfast Sandwich

The Burnt Toast podcast is back! August 11th, 2022 there will be new episodes of Burnt Toast featuring conversations with Food52 writers, staff members, and community members. Follow along for stories, advice, recommendations, and more!

Burning More Toast!

Roasted? Smoked? Honeyed?  To avo or not to avo?Molly and Declan make a turkey sandwich that's, dare we say, succulent and not boring.Thanks to our listeners for your questions, and we still need your help! Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com. 

Understanding the Classic Turkey Sandwich

How long should the eggs be cooked? What is the ultimate egg to mayo ratio? Can egg salad ever transcend egg mush?In pursuit of a not-gross, not-bland egg salad, Molly and Declan  give it the cae sal treatment.Special thanks to our listeners for your questions—especially those who took the time to call in. Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com. 

Understanding the Egg Salad Sandwich

Oil-packed or water-packed tuna? Can seafood be paired with cheese? Open- or closed-face?Also, Molly and Declan call up our first winner of a year-supply of Cabot cheese!Special thanks to our listeners for your questions—especially those who took the time to call in. Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com. 

Understanding the Tuna Melt

How many meats is too many? What is provolone anyway? Is there an ideal lettuce-to-everything-else ratio?Molly and Declan get to the bottom of what makes—and breaks—the Italian (aka grinder, aka hoagie, aka hero, aka sub). Special thanks to our listeners for your questions—especially those who took the time to call in. Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com. 

Understanding The Italian (aka Hoagie aka Grinder aka Hero)

Sourdough or brioche? One cheese, two cheeses, three cheeses...four? Halved lengthwise or diagonally? Molly and Declan talk about the most incorrectly named sandwich, debate butter vs. mayo, augments vs. condimenti, and whether a grilled cheese without cheddar is one at all.Special thanks to our listeners for your questions—especially those who took the time to call in. Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com. 

Understanding the Grilled Cheese

Strawberry or grape (or neither)? Creamy or crunchy? Is a PB&J really just a sweet dumpling?Molly and Declan debate whether a sweet sandwich is a sandwich indeed, and if this is the one place for squish bread.Special thanks to our listeners for your questions—especially those who took the time to call in. Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com.

Understanding the PB&J

Referenced in this episode Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Other Black CelebrationsNicole Taylor on InstagramGenius-Hunter Extra CreditThe Up South Cookbook: Chasing Dixie in a Brooklyn KitchenHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.Theme Music by The Cabinetmaker on Blue Dot Sessions

The Joy of Juneteenth | Nicole Taylor

If you liked this episode, head over to The Sandwich Universe's show page to subscribe so you don't miss out on Molly and Declan tackling the many more sandwiches to come!Molly and Declan figure out how to avoid the dreaded slip-sliding when building (oh, and solve that scratched-up-mouth problem). Thanks to our listeners for your questions, and we still need your help! Send your burning sandwich questions (not burning sandwich, you know what we mean) to podcasts@food52.com. 

Understanding the BLT

Here’s a special preview of Not Lost, a new podcast about finding yourself in places you’ve never been from our friends at Pushkin Industries. Host Brendan Francis Newnam takes us around the world, learning about new places by getting invited to a stranger’s house for dinner. From Montréal to Mexico City, Brendan and his guests drink, dance, and eat, learning as much about themselves as the places they visit. In the preview you’re about to hear, Brendan and his guest Danielle Henderson visit Montréal and tour the Jean-Talon Market in search of dinner party provisions, and discover a local pastry known as nun’s farts.You can hear more from Not Lost at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/notlost?sid=burnttoast

Searching for Nun’s Farts in Montréal from Not Lost

On this episode of Burnt Toast we're featuring an episode of one of our other podcasts, Play Me a Recipe, in which podcast producer, Harry Sultan, invites you into his kitchen - albeit, originally for another podcast - while he cooks through Jenny Rosentrach's and Andy Ward's Pork Shoulder Ragu, and you'll be right alongside him, every step of the way.If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below before starting the episode.RecipeServes 62 pounds to 2 1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast (up to 2 1/2 pounds), tied with twine if there are any loose pieces1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, mincedSalt and pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 small pat butter1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, with juice1 cup red wine5 sprigs fresh thyme5 sprigs fresh oregano1 Small handful of fennel seeds1 tablespoon hot sauce, for smokiness (Andy used Trader Joe's Hot Chili Sauce, but Sriracha and Tabasco both work great, too)1 pound Pappardelle1 handful Freshly grated ParmesanPreheat oven to 325° F. Liberally salt and pepper the pork roast. Add olive oil and butter to large Dutch oven and heat over medium-high until butter melts, but does not burn. Add pork roast to pan and brown on all sides, about 8 to 10 minutes in all.Add the onion and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, wine, thyme, oregano, fennel, and hot sauce and bring to a boil. Cover, and put in oven.Braise for 3 to 4 hours, turning every hour or so. Add more liquid (water, wine, or tomato sauce) if needed. (The liquid should come to about 1/3 of the way up the pork.) Meat is done when it’s practically falling apart. Put on a cutting board (remove the sprigs of herbs at the same time) and pull it apart with two forks, then add back to pot and stir.Cook 1 to 2 pounds pasta according to package directions. When it’s is ready, put into individual bowls and top with ragu and lots of Parm. Alternately, toss the pasta with the ragu and a bit of pasta cooking water, as needed, and top with Parm.Is there a recipe you'd like to hear us make? Tell us all about it at podcasts@food52.com!Lobby Time Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Harry Sultan makes Pork Shoulder Ragu

Host Peter J. Kim is joined by content creator Carolina Gelen and author Irina Georgescu to talk about mamaliga, pickles, and Romania's super juicy sausages, as well as how communism shaped the family dinner table. Peter also discusses the musical influence of Romania's Romani people with Henry Ernst, manager of the energetic brass band Fanfare Ciocărlia.

Hey Mamaliga with Carolina Gelen, Irina Georgescu & Fanfare Ciocarlia

First up: A food writer's reflection on loss and grief—and the untold power of a mother-knows-best birthday cake."I think food can serve so many important functions, specifically in grief. It is a way to nourish us, physically nourish us, at a time when we are just feeling so weak and so sad and so, maybe incapable of nourishing ourselves well." —Lisa RulandReferenced in this episode:A Chocolate Cake That Celebrates Mothers—Lost & Found (Food52)Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting recipeFind more My Family Recipe episodes here.

[BONUS] My Family Recipe: Motherhood & Chocolate Cake

Host Peter J Kim takes a trip to the United Kingdom to explore puddings, PFCs, and the mysterious saveloy dip. Food Network host Mary McCartney invites us into her home to talk about the importance of Sunday roasts, and food and music memories with her father Paul McCartney. Jonathan Nunn, the founder of Vittles, guides us through the most important food on the streets of London—and it's not fish and chips. Through it all, listen to music by British rapper, Hyphen, who accurately describes his style as "sexy lounge rap." Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons. 

BONUS: Puddings & PFCs with Mary McCartney, Jonathan Nunn & Hyphen

Referenced in this episode Citrus Cake From Yasmin Khan (Recipe)Yasmin's book,  Ripe Figs: Recipes and Stories from Turkey, Greece, and CyprusGenius-Hunter Extra CreditFollow Yasmin on Instagram More backstory, The story behind Ripe FigsHave a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.

[BONUS] A Sunny One-Bowl Citrus Cake

The current crisis in Ukraine is a nightmare. While we may try to quantify its toll in the number of lives lost, we also need to consider the culture that is being threatened. In this episode of Counterjam, host Peter J Kim goes course by course through a festive Ukrainian meal with Anna Voloshyna, chef and author of the forthcoming cookbook Budmo! Lviv-based band Odyn v Kanoe provide a truly moving soundtrack. Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons. 

[BONUS] Homage to Ukraine with Anna Voloshyna & Odyn v Kanoe

If you like this show, head right on over to the Play Me a Recipe show page for more episodes; we play new recipes each Friday. On Play Me a Recipe, your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters (if you're in Apple Podcasts, swipe up on the episode player page—the podcast chapters will be at the bottom).  If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below (Molly starts listing them at 2:16) before starting the episode.Molly Baz's Cae SalServes 41 garlic clove1 lemon4 romaine heartsDairy2 large eggs2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup), plus more for servingPantry1/2 crusty baguette (about 6 ounces)2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilKosher saltCoarsely ground black pepper4 oil-packed anchovy fillets1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceMake the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Tear 1/2 of a baguette into irregular 1-inch pieces; you should end up with about 3 cups of torn bread. Toss on a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and a few good cranks of black pepper until well coated. Bake until deeply golden brown and crisp, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool.Make the dressing:*Separate the yolks and whites of 2 large eggs. Place the yolks in a large bowl (where you’ll build your dressing) and reserve the whites for another use.Finely grate 1 garlic clove and the zest of about half of a lemon into the large bowl. Squeeze in the juice of half of the lemon.Finely chop 4 anchovies, then mash them to a paste, using the side of a chef’s knife until homogeneous; add to the large bowl.Add 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and whisk everything to combine. Place a damp kitchen towel underneath the bowl to stabilize it so it doesn’t slip ’n’ slide all over the place as you whisk in the oil.Starting with a very thin stream at first, whisking constantly as you go, incorporate ½ cup of canola oil into the yolk mixture until it is thick, creamy, and pale yellow.Whisk in 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup). Taste the dressing on a leaf of romaine—it should be salty, cheesy, and lemony. Make any adjustments necessary until it tastes so good that you’d be happy eating a bowl of it alone with aside of crouts.*You are about to make mayonnaise by hand, BUT it’s not as hard as it sounds. The mustard, garlic, and anchovies that get mixed into the egg yolk will help support the emulsion. Prep the lettuce: Tear the leaves of 4 romaine hearts into 2-inch pieces and transfer them to the bowl of dressing. Squeeze the juice of half of the lemon over the romaine, season with salt,

[BONUS] Molly Baz makes Cae Sal

Host Peter J. Kim rings in Persian New Year with stories, laughter, and dancing alongside some truly incredible guests. Emmy-award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, Top Chef judge and former Food & Wine editor in chief Nilou Motamed who both talk to Peter about why rice is fundamental to the Iranian culinary experience, and Yvette Massoudi, the singer and founder of the band Mitra Sumara who's music facilitates a truly irresistible urge to dance.  Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons.  If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, be sure to follow Counterjam wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

[BONUS] Tahdig Ta-Da with Shohreh Aghdashloo, Nilou Motamed, and Yvette Massoudi

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Counterjam wherever you listen to podcasts to catch the upcoming fourth seasonWith the help of dancehall legend Shaggy and reggae legend Ziggy Marley, host Peter J. Kim looks at Jamaican cuisine and culture: from patties to patois, the origins of toasting and (quite possibly) the smoothie, the underlying current of personal and societal revolution that pulses through reggae, and what a Jamaican restaurant menu can tell you about the country's multicultural history.

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