# Recipes on The No Agenda Show

Recipes comes up in 39 chapters across 38 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 39
- **Episodes:** 38
- **Discussed:** March 2008 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Cooking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cooking.md), [Cookbook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cookbook.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Maple Syrup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maple-syrup.md), [Marjoram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjoram.md), [No Agenda Chicken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-chicken.md), [Thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), [Whole Foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 39

### Career Inspiration and Swiss Deviled Eggs

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 4:25:23–4:27:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/career-inspiration-and-swiss-deviled-eggs.md

A listener describes how reading John C. Dvorak's column in PC Magazine in 2003 inspired a 23-year career in technology. Another listener, Craig Clifford, praises Mimi's cookbook, specifically the Swiss deviled eggs and crepe recipes, while recalling Dvorak's humorous warnings not to get Mimi started on the topic of eggs.

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### Dvorak's Influence on Personal Growth and Hobbies

- **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-24
- **Time:** 1:35:18–1:39:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/dvorak-s-influence-on-personal-growth-and-hobbies.md

Horowitz credits Dvorak with helping him become more comfortable sharing personal stories and recipes on-air, despite his professional background in finance. Dvorak also influenced Curry's interests, such as getting him into ham radio. They describe Dvorak as a mentor who taught them how to think independently and appreciate the "kook" or "weirdo" who doesn't toe the line.

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### Double Dip Depression Slave Stew, Tudor Christmas

- **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-25
- **Time:** 1:53:35–1:54:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/double-dip-depression-slave-stew-tudor-christmas.md

Adam Curry mentions making "Double Dip Depression Slave Stew," a show staple, for the day after Christmas. John Dvorak explains that his family traditionally celebrates on January 1st, a custom he traces back to the 15th and 16th-century Tudors. They discuss the various dates and traditions their families observe during the season.

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### AI Recipe Failures and John C. Dvorak Corpus

- **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-02
- **Time:** 36:03–37:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/ai-recipe-failures-and-john-c-dvorak-corpus.md

The hosts discuss the limitations of AI models like Grok and ChatGPT when searching for specific expertise or recipes. They claim that John C. Dvorak is "corpus free," meaning his unique insights and historical knowledge are not accurately captured by large language models. An anecdote involves a user attempting to find a specific recipe using AI, only to receive incorrect results due to the lack of quality data in the training set.

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### Punxsutawney Phil, Groundhog Day Prediction and Stew Recipes

- **Episode:** [1735: Old Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-02
- **Time:** 1:21–4:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1735-old-bag/chapter/punxsutawney-phil-groundhog-day-prediction-and-stew-recipes.md

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter on February 2nd at Gobbler's Knob. The accuracy of the groundhog's predictions is questioned, noting a historical success rate of only 39%. The discussion transitions into a historical anecdote about the San Francisco Examiner and recipes for groundhog and squirrel stew found in the book "Unmentionable Cuisine."

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### AI Recipe Generators Producing Deadly Results

- **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-26
- **Time:** 39:57–41:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/ai-recipe-generators-producing-deadly-results.md

Reports indicate that AI-powered recipe generators have produced dangerous instructions, including a mix that creates deadly chlorine gas. Food bloggers have expressed concern over the lack of safety filters in AI models that suggest combining hazardous household chemicals like bleach and ammonia. This trend is cited as evidence of the potential for AI "slop" to cause real-world harm.

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### Too Many Eggs, Mimi Dvorak Book Launch

- **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-02
- **Time:** 27:01–33:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/too-many-eggs-mimi-dvorak-book-launch.md

Mimi Dvorak launches a 750-page cookbook titled "Too Many Eggs," featuring 800 recipes born from the family's surplus of backyard chickens. The book is being distributed via a "value for value" model, offering a free PDF while encouraging donations or physical book purchases. The hosts discuss the niche market for egg-related content and the rise of synthetic, laboratory-grown meats.

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### Erythritol Health Scare, Keto Diet, Maple Syrup Salmon

- **Episode:** [1535: Podspeeding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding.md)
- **Published:** 2023-03-05
- **Time:** 10:24–14:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1535-podspeeding/chapter/erythritol-health-scare-keto-diet-maple-syrup-salmon.md

Recent media reports criticizing the sweetener erythritol (Splenda) are framed as an attempt to undermine the popular keto and carnivore diets. The discussion shifts to alternative sweeteners like Stevia and honey, concluding with a personal recipe for salmon involving a maple syrup drizzle and lemon pepper.

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### Chicken Kiev, Culinary Etymology, Russian Butter

- **Episode:** [1430: Banks not Tanks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1430-banks-not-tanks.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-03
- **Time:** 1:02:36–1:04:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1430-banks-not-tanks/chapter/chicken-kiev-culinary-etymology-russian-butter.md

The hosts discuss the recipe and etymology of Chicken Kiev, noting the use of "Kiev butter" and panko breadcrumbs. The conversation touches on the pronunciation of the city and the cultural significance of the dish. This lighthearted segment serves as a break from the heavy geopolitical analysis.

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### Midwest Meat Sticks, Game Recipes, Summer Sausage

- **Episode:** [1391: Clown World](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-17
- **Time:** 2:40:40–2:42:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world/chapter/midwest-meat-sticks-game-recipes-summer-sausage.md

A listener's note defends the cultural significance of "meat sticks" in the Midwest, particularly those made from wild game like deer. The hosts invite listeners to send in their personal meat stick recipes while maintaining a skeptical view of summer sausage.

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### Epicurious Beef Ban, Virtue Signaling in Media

- **Episode:** [1342: Disinfo Dozen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen.md)
- **Published:** 2021-04-29
- **Time:** 3:14:27–3:17:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1342-disinfo-dozen/chapter/epicurious-beef-ban-virtue-signaling-in-media.md

The recipe website Epicurious, owned by Condé Nast, announced it will no longer publish new beef recipes to "fight climate change." Critics view this as a "woke" rebranding effort that alienates the core audience seeking culinary ideas rather than political statements. The move is compared to other Condé Nast publications, such as Teen Vogue, which have adopted increasingly radical editorial stances.

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### Chris Jacob Visit, No Agenda Chicken Recipe

- **Episode:** [1212: Five Bidens](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1212-five-bidens.md)
- **Published:** 2020-02-02
- **Time:** 1:32–3:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1212-five-bidens/chapter/chris-jacob-visit-no-agenda-chicken-recipe.md

Chris Jacob, a Baron of the show, visited Austin for a conference and met with the hosts while wearing his knight ring. The meeting featured a meal of "No Agenda Chicken," a popular community recipe that is noted for its simplicity and search engine visibility.

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### British Public Urged to Eat Gray Squirrels

- **Episode:** [1196: Clinton Kildepstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-08
- **Time:** 19:02–19:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1196-clinton-kildepstein/chapter/british-public-urged-to-eat-gray-squirrels.md

A report in The Daily Mail suggests that Britons should eat gray squirrels to help control the population and protect trees. The hosts compare this to a Southern squirrel stew known as "burgoo."

Keywords: [britain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/britain.md), [daily mail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-mail.md), gray squirrels, [invasive species](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invasive-species.md), burgoo, [recipe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recipe.md)

### Donor Thank-Yous and Knighting Ceremony

- **Episode:** [1118: Birth Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1118-birth-strike.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-08
- **Time:** 1:59:49–2:08:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1118-birth-strike/chapter/donor-thank-yous-and-knighting-ceremony.md

The hosts thank various donors, including Dame Susan Johnson and Sir Scott of the Cheshire Plains, who is recognized for his "No Agenda" novels. A discussion about John C. Dvorak's award-winning chili recipe ensues after a donor points out a typo in the online version. Several listeners are elevated to knighthood for reaching the $1,000 cumulative donation threshold, including Sir Purfluous of the Best Words.

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### Chili Recipe, Vortex Ring State, Canadian Exchange Rates

- **Episode:** [1105: BOMBSHELL!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1105-bombshell.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-20
- **Time:** 2:10:39–2:14:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1105-bombshell/chapter/chili-recipe-vortex-ring-state-canadian-exchange-rates.md

The hosts discuss a listener-requested chili recipe available through the show's online resources. A donation from a helicopter pilot prompts a mention of "Vortex Ring State," a dangerous aerodynamic condition. The segment includes a list of $50 donors from various locations, including North Carolina, Florida, and Pennsylvania, while jokingly correcting a donor's attempt to use a favorable Canadian exchange rate for their contribution.

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### British Obesity Crisis, Al-Tazaj Chicken Recipe

- **Episode:** [967: dotard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-24
- **Time:** 2:44:17–2:47:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/967-dotard/chapter/british-obesity-crisis-al-tazaj-chicken-recipe.md

The United Kingdom is facing a rising obesity crisis, which some attribute to a "poisoned" food supply and the use of chemical aging in wheat. On a lighter note, a producer shared a full recipe for Al-Tazaj style marinated chicken in the show notes.

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### Dianne Feinstein on Encryption and the "Black Web"

- **Episode:** [777: Pop-Up Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/777-pop-up-terrorism.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-29
- **Time:** 1:54:33–1:57:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/777-pop-up-terrorism/chapter/dianne-feinstein-on-encryption-and-the-black-web.md

Senator Dianne Feinstein's comments on the dangers of encryption are mocked, specifically her use of the term "black web" and her claim that terrorists use PlayStation consoles to communicate. The hosts criticize her lack of technical understanding regarding how information is shared on the internet.

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### No Agenda Chicken Recipe, Brussels Sprouts Technique

- **Episode:** [769: Electile Dysfuntion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-29
- **Time:** 2:30:47–2:32:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion/chapter/no-agenda-chicken-recipe-brussels-sprouts-technique.md

Adam Curry shares his experience making "No Agenda Chicken," a signature dish of the show's community. He describes a specific technique for preparing Brussels sprouts by chopping them into thirds and discarding the vine end to ensure they cook properly alongside the chicken in a single pan.

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### Global Donor Roll, Netherlands and Canada Contributions

- **Episode:** [756: Shemita Cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/756-shemita-cycle.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-13
- **Time:** 1:52:50–1:58:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/756-shemita-cycle/chapter/global-donor-roll-netherlands-and-canada-contributions.md

Donors from around the world are recognized, including Mike Beijerbacht from the Netherlands and "Olong Johnson" from White Court, Alberta. A listener from San Marcos shared an award-winning squirrel recipe. Several donors joined the "Mile High Club" with contributions of $52.80, celebrating the Boeing 767 aircraft.

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### John C. Dvorak's Perfect Oatmeal Recipe

- **Episode:** [702: Toddler Wage Gap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/702-toddler-wage-gap.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-08
- **Time:** 55:33–58:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/702-toddler-wage-gap/chapter/john-c-dvorak-s-perfect-oatmeal-recipe.md

A listener-contributed write-up of John C. Dvorak's "Perfect Oatmeal" recipe is reviewed and corrected. The recipe emphasizes using regular Quaker oats, vanilla extract, and specific simmering times, with the clarification that butter and maple syrup should be added only after the cooking process is complete.

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