There are so many recipes out there to make granola, but then there are recipes that are Simply Genius. Jenné Claiborne's recipe bakes up faster and easier than any recipe out there by thoughtfully omitting what you may have thought was a crucial ingredient.

Referenced in this episode

• Why Jenné Claiborne's Tahini Granola is Genius (Article)
• Jenné Claiborne's book, Sweet Potato Soul

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit

• Get a signed copy of Kristen's book, Simply Genius, to find this and so many other incredible and simply genius recipes

Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.

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Referenced in this episode

• Ali Slagle's Not Just Another Chicken Caesar Salad
• Ali's Book, I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)
• Ali's Biscotti Recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit

• Kristen's OG fried toast inspiration: Borlotti Beans on Toast with Greens (Food52)
• Follow Ali on Instagram @itsalislagle

Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at genius@food52.com.

There're enough stressors around the holidays to let your dessert be one of them, so we sat down with Erin Jeanne McDowell to get some tips on ways to bring flawless pies to the table.

Referenced in this episode

• Savory Baking Cookbook
• Clover Rolls
• Pâte Brisée
• Double crust chicken pot pie

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit

• Erin Jean McDowell's Bake It Up A Notch Youtube channel
• Erin Jean McDowell's Instagram
• Order Kristen's newest book, Simply Genius

Have 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