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Recipe Club

The Ringer

This season, Recipe Club goes to the movies! Dave Chang, Chris Ying, and a cast of special guests scrutinize the culinary cameos you can’t get out of your head. They go deep on why these scenes stick with us, why they make us hungry, and what they get right (and wrong) about eating.

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122 episodes
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'The Taste of Things' with Dave and Chris
Dave Chang tries to convince Chris Ying to watch his favorite food film of all time: 'The Taste of Things' (2023). Chris then tries to convince Dave that his favorite food movie is straight-up porn. They settle their debate over delicious bowls of pot-au-feu. Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Host: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday · 49 min
Ratatouille With Eugene Cordero and Justin Pichetrungsi
Recipe Club heads to Paris to revisit ‘Ratatouille.' Justin shares insights from his Disney days. Eugene ranks rats. Chris finds an excellent recipe for Proust-inspired madeleines. We all question YouTubers who try re-creating the movie's signature dish. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: Chris Ying Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Michael Delgado, Nikola Stanjevich, Micki Milosevic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 22 · 1 hr 4 min
Family Dinner with Amanda Dobbins
David, Chris, and Amanda Dobbins crack into ginger and scallion crab while unpacking the family dinner table as the setting of important conversations in film—big news, bad news, and unspoken tension in 'Father of the Bride,' 'The Godfather Part II,' and 'The Joy Luck Club.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rozvar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 15 · 1 hr 36 min
Sandwiches With Craig Horlbeck
Is a sandwich where your true self comes out? David, Chris, and The Ringer's Craig Horlbeck chow down on an updated DIY hors d'oeuvres sandwich while debating which is the greatest sandwich on screen: The grilled cheese in 'Chef,' the late-night BLT with an egg in 'Spanglish,' or Rodney Dangerfield's buffet masterpiece in 'Back to School.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rozvar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 8 · 1 hr 22 min
Pizza with David Chang and Chris Ying
The humble slice has range. David and Chris make air-fryer pizza while arguing that how you eat your pizza reveals everything about you. They look at Tony Manero's 'Saturday Night Fever' swagger, the nervous food critic in 'Mystic Pizza,' and Philip Seymour Hoffman's slice-perfecting bit in 'Along Came Polly.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Host: David Chang, Chris Ying Producers: Noelle Cornelio, Jesse Aron, Magdalena Munao Producer/Editor: Michael Rovzar Production Support: Donald LoBianco, Neal Lett, Michael Delgado, Marcus Yasui Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 1 · 1 hr 21 min
Breakfast with Tim Baltz and Lily Sullivan
Actors Tim Baltz and Lily Sullivan join Chris for a deep dive into iconic breakfast scenes from 'Kramer vs. Kramer,' 'Groundhog Day,' and 'Pretty Woman.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 24 · 1 hr 26 min
Potato with Courtney McBroom
The humble potato: an unlikely movie star. Chef, author, and culinary extraordinaire Courtney McBroom joins Dave and Chris at the table in the clubhouse as they dig into the iconic potato scenes in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' 'The Martian,' and 'White Man's Burden.' With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 17 · 1 hr 31 min
Steak with Sean Fennessey
David Chang, Chris Ying, and The Ringer's Sean Fennessey sit down over steak and spaghetti to discuss some of the most emotionally loaded beef in film history: the "overcooked" steak in 'Raging Bull,' a life-changing meal in 'Moonstruck,' class warfare on a plate in 'Snowpiercer,' Miranda Priestly's steak order in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' and more. With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 10 · 1 hr 35 min
Picnic
It’s a beautiful day for a picnic, so grab your basket and head to Recipe Club! Marc Johnson brought a royally tasty coronation chicken salad. Mandy Roberts put together a lovely fattoush salad. And Scott Clark of Dad’s Luncheonette brought his delectable, homemade onboard Oreos. But no picnic is complete without a winner, so whose recipe is best? Take a seat on the blanket and find out! Host: Chris Ying Guests: Marc Johnson, Mandy Roberts, Scott Clark Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Tailgate
Open the trunk and start pregaming … it’s time for a Recipe Club tailgate. Pijja Palace owner Avish Naran brought some Texan Frito pies. Recipe Club returner Becky Joiner repped her hometown with some crab cakes. Darin Bresnitz, author and host of Snacky Tunes, brought pulled pork. Who needs to go to the game when we’ve got food like this at the tailgate? Which recipe is best, though? Pull up a foldable chair and find out. Host: Chris Ying Guests: Avish Naran, Becky Joiner, Darin Bresnitz Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Backyard BBQ
Spark up the grill and click those tongs, Recipe Club is having a backyard BBQ. Chef Joshua Skenes made homemade Pork Jerky. Chef Deborah Pak of Soban LA brought Korean BBQ Pork Ribs. Returning competitor Chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai brought a Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Pineapple Bowl. Which recipe was the best for grillmasters and grill lovers alike? Throw on an apron, take a listen, and find out! Host: Chris Ying Guests: Joshua Skenes, Justin Pichetrungsi, Deborah Pak Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Happy Hour
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and that somewhere is right here on Recipe Club! Mandy Roberts pulled up with Devils on Horseback. David Chang brought an Aguachile. And Tommy Brockert of LaSorted’s LA brought a Tortilla Española. Want to know which is the best happy hour recipe? Pull up a barstool and join us! Host: Chris Ying Guests: Mandy Roberts, David Chang, Tommy Brockert Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 4, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Dinner for Six
Time for a dinner party. With a sizable group coming over, we had our Recipe Club members bring some shareable dishes worth showing off, tasting, and debating. Ari Kolender brought a fishmonger’s pie. Alyse Whitney brought roasted chicken legs and double sesame noodles. Caitlin Cutler returned with her special Mom’s sausage ’n’ rapini mac ’n’ cheesy. Which dish won over our dinner guests? Come on in and find out. Host: Chris Ying Guests: Ari Kolender, Alyse Whitney, and Caitlin Cutler Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira Chute Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Dinner for One
Alone at last. Some peace and quiet, and a meal all to ourselves. Except we’re with our other Recipe Club members, of course. Becky Joiner brings in her leftovers Crunchwrap. Chef Marc Johnson has his Indian butter chickpeas. And Chris Chen has some good ol’ golden Japanese curry. It’s dinner for one, but we forced them to share, discuss, and decide whose recipe is best. Host: Chris Ying Guests: Marc Johnson, Becky Joiner, and Christopher Chen Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira Chute Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineers: Felipe Guilhermino and Sam Hess Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Meal Train
How are you feeling? Our Recipe Club members are kind and wanted to do something nice for you: They cooked a Meal Train recipe. They shared, tasted, and debated these comforting dishes. Chef and Yangban partner John Hong made a variation on caldo de pollo. Previous Recipe Club champion and author John deBary made the listener-requested Lasagne of Love. Beloved 'Dinner Time Live' and Recipe Club member Mandy Roberts brought Golden Get-Well Soup. All of these dishes will make you feel better … but which will make you feel best? Hop on and find out which is the best Meal Train recipe! Host: Chris Ying Guests: John deBary, Mandy Roberts, and John Hong Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira Chute Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Sunday Brunch
Grab the mimosas! We had our friends bring some brunch dishes to share, taste, and, as we love to do at brunch: debate. Rashida Holmes, chef and co-owner of Bridgetown Roti, made her version of an Indian-spiced Tomato and Egg Casserole. Rashida’s brunch pal, original Recipe Club member and baker Bryan Ford, brought Pancakes with Maple Brown Butter Apples & Sesame Praline. We were also joined by Malique Smith, co-owner and operator of Bridgetown Roti, who finished the trio of dishes with a French Toast Casserole. Which dish is elevated beyond breakfast and lunch? Join us at the table and discover the best brunch recipe! Host: Chris Ying Guests: Bryan Ford, Rashida Holmes, Malique Smith Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, Ira Chute Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 7, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Cookie Swap
C is for Cookie, and RC is for Recipe Club! We had our friends bring cookies to swap, taste, and debate. Baker Nicole Rucker brought a cookie game changer: Jacques Torres’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie. She traded with podcasting legend Hrishikesh Hirway, who brought a Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Coconut Pecan Cookie. Baker Jennifer Yee brings her own White Lotus Cookie to swap. For whom will C stand for Champion? Tune in and find out the best cookie recipe! Host: Chris Ying Guests: Jennifer Yee, Nicole Rucker, and Hrishikesh Hirway Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, Noelle Cornelio, and Ira Chute Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Cocktail Party
What a lovely night for some hors d'oeuvres. At our swanky Recipe Club cocktail party, chef David Chang makes some Swedish meatballs. Chef Courtney McBroom joins and brings her hometown-inspired, Texas-style smoked brisket nachos. Jared, executive producer of 'Dinner Time Live,' brings his famous stuffed mushrooms. Now this is our kind of party! Stay for some bites and to find out which is the best cocktail party recipe. Host: Chris Ying Guests: David Chang, Courtney McBroom, and Jared Morell Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, and Noelle Cornelio Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineers: Felipe Guilhermino and Sam Hess Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025 · 59 min
Easter
Spring is here, and so is a special bunny who comes into our lives bearing deliciousness and joy: host Chris Ying with a new Easter episode of Recipe Club. Nico de Leon, chef at Lasita, brings the lechón his restaurant is known for. L.A. Times writer and journalist Gustavo Arellano brings his family’s recipe for Zacatecas-style capirotada. And none other than Chris’s wife, Jami Witek, manager at Zero Foodprint, brings potatoes in the form of gratin dauphinois. Let’s hop to it and find out whose recipe is the best for Easter. Host: Chris Ying Guests: Nico de Leon, Jami Witek, and Gustavo Arellano Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, and Noelle Cornelio Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineer: Felipe Guilhermino Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Midnight Snack
Shhh. We don’t want to wake anyone up. It’s Midnight Snack, and we’re having a little kitchen party with some delicious eats. Lauren Feidner made pasta carbonara. Recipe Club veteran John deBary whipped up a butter ice cream waffle sundae. Kiano Moju brought out passion fruit and lime pie. Midnight has never been tastier. Find out what you should be making in the middle of the night with our club members! Host: Chris Ying Guests: John deBary, Lauren Feidner, and Kiano Moju Producers: Kelsey Rearden, David Meyer, and Noelle Cornelio Director: Kelsey Rearden Engineers: Felipe Guilhermino and Sam Hess Editor: Stefano Sanchez Production Coordinator: Molly O'Keeffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 9, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min