Italian Olive Oil Cake – No Butter? No Problem!

If you’ve never had any luck making a decent cake from scratch, and have resigned yourself to being one of those “box cake people,” then this simple, easy Italian olive oil cake is for you. Unlike other methods requiring multiple steps, and precise techniques, this unusual-sounding cake is made by...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Italian Olive Oil Cake please follow this link to become a member.)

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Got No Beef Stew – Where’s the Beef? Not Here

I like to joke about not knowing current food prices, since I have a corporate expense account, but as inflation continues to rage, people aren’t finding that type of humor as funny as they used to. Maybe they never...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Got No Beef Stew please follow this link to become a member.)

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Korean Barbecue-Style Meatballs – Mushy is Not Tender

When it comes to cooking, there is no better teacher than a tragic failure, which is how I learned not to use too much raw ginger in a marinade for meat. I don’t remember exactly when I became aware of this issue, but it was a long time ago, and probably involved watching pieces of meat mysteriously...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Korean Barbecue-Style Meatballs please follow this link to become a member.)

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Green Onion Garlic Naan – Don’t Call This a “Shortcut”

The goal with most “faster, easier,” shortcut recipes is to achieve something close to the quality of the original, but with less time and effort. That was certainly the case here, since this method doesn’t use yeast, and we don’t have to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Green Onion Garlic Naan please follow this link to become a member.)

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Mulligatawny Soup – So Much More Than Pepper Water

Mulligatawny Soup has been requested hundreds of times over the last decade, and while I have no good excuse as to why it took so long, I’m very glad to have finally filmed an official Food Wishes version. Unlike many iconic dishes, there’s no classic recipe, or standard list of ingredients for this soup, which means...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Mulligatawny Soup please follow this link to become a member.)

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Crispy Shrimp Tempura – Come for the Perfectly Crisp Shrimp, Stay for the Surprising Historical Plot Twist

There are many different methods for making shrimp tempura, and after trying most of them I believe this is the simplest, easiest way to achieve what I consider the ultimate result – a perfectly cooked shrimp encased in a light, airy, very thin, but extremely crispy shell. Some people like theirs heavily battered, but I want to see the shrimp through...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Crispy Shrimp Tempura please follow this link to become a member.)

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Proper British Fish Cakes – Finding a New Digital Muse

As you might know, I’m a big fan of the Great British Baking Show, or “Bake Off” as Mary Berry would call it, and I’ve posted many dessert videos over the years inspired by things I’ve seen these famously cheerful contestants make. It was one of my favorite go-to programing choices when...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Proper British Fish Cakes please follow this link to become a member.)

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Tiramisu Toast – A “Pick Me Up” You Can Actually Pick Up

Delicious things are bound to happen when you have lots mascarpone around, and thanks to my recent homemade Italian cream cheese adventures, lots of mascarpone is exactly what I had. We used the surplus to make all sorts things, but this Tiramisu Toast was our favorite. While not exactly like classic tiramisu, this featured that same irresistible flavor combination of...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Tiramisu Toast please follow this link to become a member.)

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One-Pan Chicken, Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes – A Smaller, Easier, Cooler Chisaupepo

One of my favorite things to do is take complicated, labor-intensive restaurant dishes, and create simplified, much more approachable versions that any home cook can pull off. But sometimes, like with this “One-Pan Chicken, Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes” presentation, we’re taking an already simple and...to read the rest of Chef John's article about One-Pan Chicken, Sausage, Peppers, and Potatoes please follow this link to become a member.)

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Blueberry Cornbread – Also (Almost) Known as “Blue Bottom” Cornbread

I’ve never followed a formal production schedule when it comes to which recipes to post when. It’s always been a week-to-week sort of thing, depending on what’s in season, which holidays are coming up, and what I feel inspired to make. But, every once in a while, I do...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Blueberry Cornbread please follow this link to become a member.)

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Homemade Mascarpone – Easy Italian-Style Cream Cheesy

I’ll leave real cheese making to the experts, as their cheddar, brie, and blues will almost certainly be better than anything I can make, and believe me, I’ve tried. But there are a few simple, fresh cheeses that anyone can make at home, and mascarpone is one of the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Homemade Mascarpone please follow this link to become a member.)

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Microwave Potato Chips – One Good Reason is All I Need

There aren’t a lot of great reasons to make your own potato chips. Other than a few premium brands, they really aren’t that expensive, so saving money isn’t an effective pitch. And while it’s true these are some of the best...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Microwave Potato Chips please follow this link to become a member.)

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Focaccia Panzanella – Not Just for Leftover Bread Anymore

Making panzanella with any kind of leftover bread is always a great idea, especially when fresh, summer tomatoes are sweet, and plentiful, but making one with leftover focaccia took this rustic Tuscan salad to a whole new level. Not only was the bread more flavorful, but the olive oil content in the bread prevented it from...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Focaccia Panzanella please follow this link to become a member.)

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Big Bubble Focaccia – No Kneading, But a Lot of Everything Else

Just because a bread recipe is “no knead” doesn’t mean it’s no work. It just means we don’t knead, which is definitely the case here, since this dough is way, way too wet for that kind of thing, but we do fold, and stretch, and turn, and pull, and wait, and wait, and wait. So, if you were looking for fast and easy, this is not the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Big Bubble Focaccia please follow this link to become a member.)

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California Roll Rice Noodle Bowl – Help Wanted, No Experience Necessary

Making sushi at home isn’t a very common occurrence. There’s no “Sushi Thursday” sandwiched between “Taco Tuesday” and “Pizza Friday.” Most people don’t feel like they have the ingredients, techniques, and experience to pull it off. Even the simplest of sushi bar offerings, the California Roll, requires a very...to read the rest of Chef John's article about California Roll Rice Noodle Bowl please follow this link to become a member.)

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Blueberry Cornmeal Galette – Freestyle Wrap

There are foods that just work amazingly well with each other, and the combo of blueberry and cornmeal is a great example. That goes for both the flavor and texture, as the soft, sweet nuggets of blueberry are a perfect partner for the gritty goodness of the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Blueberry Cornmeal Galette please follow this link to become a member.)

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Greek Tomato Feta Fritters (Domatokeftethes) – Hard to Pronounce, Easy to Eat

There are so many great ways to enjoy fresh, sweet summer tomatoes, and much to my shock and amazement, these Greek-style fritters could be my new favorite. This is a major surprise, since I generally don’t enjoy large, hot chunks of fresh tomato in a recipe. I’m okay with them being cooked down, and disappearing into...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Greek Tomato Feta Fritters please follow this link to become a member.)

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Carolina-Style “Whole Hog” Barbecue Pork without a Whole Hog – It Only Sounds Impossible

I recently watched an episode of Chef’s Table on Netflix, featuring Rodney Scott and his famous whole hog barbecue, and it left me both inspired and frustrated. I was inspired by Mr. Scott’s efforts to perpetuate this uniquely American meal, but frustrated I wasn’t going to be able to travel to South Carolina anytime soon to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Carolina-Style “Whole Hog” Barbecue Pork please follow this link to become a member.)

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Rodney Scott’s “Secret” Eastern Carolina Barbecue Sauce – Nailed It?

It’s usually a lot easier posting a copycat recipe for something when the creator has shared the ingredients and technique in various interviews, videos, and television appearances, and that was the case with Rodney Scott, and his famous Eastern Carolina style barbecue sauce. Except, in each of these appearances...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Rodney Scott’s “Secret” Eastern Carolina Barbecue Sauce please follow this link to become a member.)

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Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs – Barbecue, Not Barbecue, Sorry, Not Sorry

I’ve always been fine with the old saying, “rules are meant to be broken,” especially culinary rules, as long as the final results come out just as good, if not better. Unfortunately, not everyone’s as liberal as I am when it comes to such deviations, with “real” barbecue pitmasters being a perfect...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Easy Grilled Sticky Ribs please follow this link to become a member.)

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Armenian-Style Potato Salad – It’s Complicated (Not the Salad, the Emotions)

I really hope the following scenario never plays out, because no one should be forced to make such an impossible decision, but if I was at a cookout and told I had to choose between the grilled meat main course, and the potato salad, I would pick the later without hesitation. Yes, that’s how much I love...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Armenian-Style Potato Salad please follow this link to become a member.)

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Habanero Honey Sweet Corn Cake – This “Cake” Hurts So Good

The combination of sweet and spicy is nothing new when it comes to enjoying fresh summer corn, but this time we’re utilizing that incredible combo in a cake. Well, at least we’re calling it a “cake.” To be honest, that was simply the name I settled on after deciding it wasn’t really a pie, pudding, spoon bread, or custard. Plus, it was inspired by...to read the rest of Chef John's article about 7Habanero Honey Sweet Corn Cake please follow this link to become a member.)

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7-Minute Salmon Piccata – Turning Dry and Chalky Into Moist and Succulent

Piccata is one of my all-time favorite pan sauces, and while it’s more commonly used for veal, pork, and chicken, it’s absolutely perfect with a quickly seared salmon filet. Start to finish, this dish can be finished in about seven minutes, although to be fair, it might take a little longer if you insist on...to read the rest of Chef John's article about 7-Minute Salmon Piccata please follow this link to become a member.)

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Filipino-Style Barbecue Chicken – Yes, Banana Ketchup is a Thing

I’m always hesitant filming a video that requires a special ingredient that might be difficult for the average food wisher to find at the local market. There’s nothing more frustrating than getting all excited to try a new and exciting dish, only to find out you can’t get one of the key ingredients, which in this case is...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Filipino-Style Barbecue Chicken please follow this link to become a member.)

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Coffee Granita – Have Your Coffee and Eat it Too

There is nothing like a glistening, icy granita on a hot summer day, and while I do enjoy the fruit-based varieties, for me the ultimate expression of this ancient Italian treat is done with coffee. It’s refreshing, restorative, and unlike those other versions, stimulating. And who couldn’t use an extra kick in the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Coffee Granita please follow this link to become a member.)

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Chicken Empanadas – Pushing the Envelope by Over-Stuffing It

It’s always a great feeling when a recipe comes out well, but there’s a little extra satisfaction involved when it’s something that’s usually fried, and we’ve been able to successfully pull it off in the oven. These chicken empanadas were a...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Chicken Empanadas please follow this link to become a member.)

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The Best Barbecue Baked Beans – So Says I

Calling a recipe “the best” is always a risky proposition, since these things are purely subjective; so what I really should have called this is, “What Chef John Thinks is the Best Barbecue Baked Beans.” That would have been more accurate, but also kind of self-aggrandizing, and way too long, so I decided to stick to my guns, and simply...to read the rest of Chef John's article about The Best Barbecue Baked Beans please follow this link to become a member.)

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The Banh Mi Burger – I Fixed It Anyway

That old saying, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” is sound advice in almost all areas of life with one very notable exception… the kitchen. Many of our favorite dishes are versions of perfectly fine recipes that we’ve tweaked and twisted into something new and exciting, and this Banh Mi Burger is a great...to read the rest of Chef John's article about The Banh Mi Burger please follow this link to become a member.)

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Make-Ahead Frozen Yogurt Parfaits – Works on Many Levels

There’s nothing like a homemade frozen dessert after a long hot, sunny day of cooking, playing, and possibly drinking outdoors. The problem with many of these desserts is that you need an ice cream machine to make them, as well as you have to figure out how to keep them frozen long enough to eat your fill of barbecued...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Make-Ahead Frozen Yogurt Parfaits please follow this link to become a member.)

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Grilled Swordfish with White Hot Sauce – The Sauce Formerly Known as White Lightning

I was originally going to call this recipe “Grilled Swordfish with White Lightning Sauce,” but then I saw a commercial from a certain fast food chain promoting something called “White Hot Ranch,” and I decided I liked that name even better. So, I stole it with the hopes that one day people will think they took the idea from ...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Grilled Swordfish with White Hot Sauce please follow this link to become a member.)

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Indian Chaat-Inspired Potato Chip Salad –Welcome to Chaat Chat

As a tragically jaded food professional, who’s seen, and eaten it all, it’s not often I’m shocked by a new type of food, but that’s the perfect word to describe my experience the first time having chaat. We were trying a new Indian restaurant in San Francisco, and as I looked over the menu trying to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Indian Chaat-Inspired Potato Chip Salad please follow this link to become a member.)

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Apple Jack Pulled Pork Buns – Come for the False Advertising, Stay for the Amazing Pork

Everything about the name of this recipe is misleading. It sounds like the pork might be cooked with an apple brandy, but it’s not. If it were, it would’ve been “Applejack” pulled pork, but the meat is actually stewed in apple juice and whiskey. That whiskey was originally Jack Daniel’s, but I used a...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Apple Jack Pulled Pork Buns please follow this link to become a member.)

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The Mississippi Slugburger – Fighting Inflation One Burger at a Time

If you’ve seen our Prison Meatloaf video, you know I have no problem adding lots of cheap, starchy filler to a recipe to stretch the meat content, especially when the results are so satisfying and delicious. So, when I discovered the slugburger after a viewer’s request, my first thought was, I really need to make this. Well, actually my first thought was, I’m glad this doesn’t have slugs in it. Anyway, the point is...to read the rest of Chef John's article about The Mississippi Slugburger please follow this link to become a member.)

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Grilled Greek Chicken Breasts with Whipped Feta – A Match Made in Culinary Contrast Heaven

Just because I almost never grill boneless skinless chicken breasts doesn’t mean I shouldn’t still want to teach those who do the best way to do it, which is why I’m posting this video for grilled Greek chicken breasts with whipped feta. That’s the official reason. The real, actual reason is that I was looking for an excuse to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Grilled Greek Chicken Breasts with Whipped Feta please follow this link to become a member.)

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Oat Milk Dutch Baby with Strawberries and Rhubarb – The Cows and I Were Impressed

I wanted to sneak in a Mother’s Day friendly video recipe before the big day, but instead of something new and exciting, and decided to go with something old and exciting, in the form of this Dutch Baby experiment. Well, it’s actually three Dutch Baby experiments, so maybe this is...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Oat Milk Dutch Baby with Strawberries and Rhubarb please follow this link to become a member.)

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Drunken Noodles – Were They As Drunk As the Noodles?

TI always love it when there’s some sort of controversy regarding the origins of a recipe’s name, and this amazing Drunken Noodles dish fits the bill. One theory is that this spicy, sweet, and very savory bowl of noodles was invented by drunk people, for drunk people. As someone who has enjoyed the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Drunken Noodles please follow this link to become a member.)

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Pecan Pie Energy Bites – Intentionally Vegan

This probably won’t come as a shock, but I’m not an authority on vegan cooking. I know they only eat plant-based foods, and…well, that’s actually all I know. But, despite my long history of not being a vegan, I’ve posted my fair share of what I’ll call “accidentally vegan” recipe videos, which I didn’t realize were...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Pecan Pie Energy Bites please follow this link to become a member.)

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Dynamite Rice – As Jimmy Walker Would Say, “It’s Fan-tas-tic!

It’s always exciting getting a food wish for something I’ve not heard of, and when I type the recipe name into the search box, I feel a little surge of what I’ll call culinary adrenaline as I wait for the results to fill the screen. It usually only takes a few seconds of glancing to know whether the request will turn into a video, but sometimes I don’t even have to wait that...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Dynamite Rice please follow this link to become a member.)

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Korean-Style Cream Cheese Garlic Bread – The Opposite of Love at First Sight

When I received my first food wish for Korean cream cheese garlic bread, I did what I always do when I’m not familiar with a recipe; I watched a video of someone making what would be considered an authentic version. I watched, I cringed, I almost wretched, and I decided to move on to other less disturbing...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Korean-Style Cream Cheese Garlic Bread please follow this link to become a member.)

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Baked Puffy Fish Tacos – If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not Trying

I had to cheat and use flour tortillas, and some might argue this is closer to a tostada, but in my world, if it’s on a tortilla, and you can fold it, it’s a taco. So, with all that said, I will proclaim this to be the best fish taco ever, baked or...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Baked Puffy Fish Tacos please follow this link to become a member.)

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Holiday Ham and Potato Casserole – How to Feed 8 People with One Pound of Ham

Sometimes we use a small amount of meat in a recipe because that’s what gives us the perfect ratio in relation to the other ingredients. Other times we only use a small amount of meat because we don’t have a large amount of money, but either way, our guests shouldn’t know which was our primary...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Holiday Ham and Potato Casserole please follow this link to become a member.)

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Czech Bread Dumplings (Knedlíky) – Discovering the Magic of Wet Bread

As promised, here are the Czech-style bread dumplings pictured under our recently posted Bohemian Orange Chicken recipe. The hardest part of that video was not letting these dumplings steal the show, but now they finally get their turn to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Czech Bread Dumplings please follow this link to become a member.)

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Bohemian Orange Chicken – Duck, Duck, Chicken!

I received a food wish for Bohemian-style duck and dumplings not too long ago, and as a long time lover of the legendarily luscious bird, I started researching enthusiastically. The duck part of the dish is very simple, flavored with little more than...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Bohemian Orange Chicken please follow this link to become a member.)

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Cornbread Pancakes with Fresh Strawberry Syrup – Breakfast Rut-Buster to the Rescue

I love doing videos for breakfast recipes. They generally get great traffic, which is kind of a big deal for people who do what I do, but above and beyond that selfish advantage, I enjoy sharing ideas for new ways for people to break their fast. Even the most adventurous eaters struggle to...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Cornbread Pancakes with Fresh Strawberry Syrup please follow this link to become a member.)

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Flash Pizza – Too Good to Be True, But Also True

Like many people who are suckers for things that sound too good to be true, I eagerly tried “2-ingredient pizza dough” when it first went viral years ago. I knew it wasn’t going to be anything close to real thin-crust pizza, and I was right. But, I did like how the...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Flash Pizza please follow this link to become a member.)

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Greek-Style Beef Stew (Stifado) – All About the Shallots

My default setting is to always try to make a recipe I’m sharing easier, and more approachable. So, when I started filming this amazing Greek beef stew, I was very tempted to simplify the procedure by using chopped shallots instead of whole ones, which how they’re traditionally done. I’m so glad I didn’t, since I would have missed...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Greek-Style Beef Stew please follow this link to become a member.)

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Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo) – The Idea is Coming from Inside the House!

I’ve never used a production calendar to manage my videos, but when I get an idea for a recipe, I’ll enter it on whichever date it came to mind, so I can go back and take a look when I’m trying to decide what to film next. Most times these ideas come from...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Greek Spinach Rice please follow this link to become a member.)

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Polenta Lasagna Loaf – Plywood Board Sold Separately

When I was a kid, Polenta was my least favorite thing to eat, but also my favorite meal. I know that sounds impossible, but allow me to explain. I wasn’t a big fan of the taste and texture of polenta, but above and beyond that, it wasn’t spaghetti, ravioli, or lasagna, which I enjoyed...to read the rest of Chef John's article about Polenta Lasagna Loaf please follow this link to become a member.)

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