The Recipe with Kenji and Deb
The Recipe with Kenji and Deb is a food podcast hosted by Deb Perelman and J. Kenji López-Alt, who test recipes repeatedly to explain the techniques and ingredient choices behind them. The show has 40 episodes on a biweekly cadence, with a median length of about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. Part of the Radiotopia network.
Recipe-testing food show with 458 Apple ratings averaging 4.6 stars
- Biweekly episodes of about 38 minutes built around testing one dish until the method is settled
- Hosts are established food writers whose names are tied to their own recipe publications
- Apple rating of 4.6 from 458 ratings, with 387 five-star reviews
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, recipe testing walkthrough, mailbag Q&A, guest interview
- Tone
- educational, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- RadiotopiaPRX
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
A funding link to radiotopia.fm/donate ('Support the Show!') appears in the feed, and the description names the Radiotopia network from PRX; no sponsor reads appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover recipes such as Burgers, Bacon Egg & Cheese and Chicken Soup, and the feed carries explicit=0.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | therecipepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1713169728 |
| RSS feed | feed.therecipepodcast.com/ |
Benchmark score: 19 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Carla Lalli Says Food Is A Feeling, from Expense Account | 2026-09-23 | 53 min |
| Live from New York: Kenji guests on The Sporkful Live | 2026-04-13 | 42 min |
| Mailbag Part 4 | 2025-06-23 | 12 min |
| Burgers | 2025-06-09 | 40 min |
| Mailbag Part 3 | 2025-05-26 | 15 min |
| Eggs Benedict | 2025-05-12 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 26 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Hi, we’re Deb Perelman ( Smitten Kitchen ) and J. Kenji López-Alt ( Serious Eats, The Food Lab, The Wok ). We’re professional home cooks, which means we can - and will - make the same meal 57 times in a row on the quest for the perfect recipe. Is it crazy? For us, no, because we do this for a living. But for you? Yes, probably. Which is why you should listen to The Recipe with Kenji and Deb .…
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About The Recipe with Kenji and Deb
The Recipe with Kenji and Deb is a food podcast in which Deb Perelman and J. Kenji López-Alt cook the same dish repeatedly to work out the most reliable method. The feed describes the show as covering the techniques they test and the ingredients they taste, with episodes on subjects from burgers and hummus to chicken soup. Hosts are presented in the show description as professional home cooks linked to Smitten Kitchen, Serious Eats, The Food Lab and The Wok.
The show has 40 episodes released on a biweekly schedule since October 2023, with a median episode length of about 38 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 458 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars, 387 of them five-star. Listeners are estimated, not measured: the show is likely to draw home cooks aged mostly 25 to 44, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.
The show is part of the Radiotopia network from PRX and links to a funding page; no sponsor reads appear in the feed. Estimated rates run $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, which suits kitchen equipment, cookware and pantry brands seeking a focused food audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Recipe with Kenji and Deb can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Recipe with Kenji and Deb
How much does The Recipe with Kenji and Deb charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the deal and is not published.
What is The Recipe with Kenji and Deb about?
The show features hosts Deb Perelman and J. Kenji López-Alt testing recipes repeatedly to explain the techniques and ingredients behind them. Episodes cover dishes such as burgers, brownies, chicken soup and apple pie.
How do I contact The Recipe with Kenji and Deb about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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