Justin Chapple Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Title: Culinary Director at Large, Food & Wine Location: New York Expertise: recipe development, cookbook writing Justin Chapple is a chef, recipe developer, food writer, video host, and cookbook author. In addition, he is the culinary director at large of Food & Wine and host of their video series, Mad Genius Tips, for which he was nominated twice for a prestigious James Beard Award. Experience Originally from California, Justin Chapple studied classic culinary arts at the French Culinary Institute in New York City. After working as a line cook, Justin helped to produce the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen before joining the magazine's recipe test kitchen. He then moved into the role of culinary director-at-large and continues to host "Mad Genius Tips." Justin's first cookbook, Mad Genius Tips, is filled with expert hacks and delicious recipes from the video series. His second book, Just Cook It!, features built-to-be-easy recipes inspired by his California upbringing and his work as a professional recipe developer. About Food & Wine Food & Wine, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for anyone passionate about the culinary world. With rigorously tested recipes and the most trusted restaurant, drinks, culinary travel and home coverage, we inspire and empower people everywhere to discover, create, and devour the best in food and wine. Learn more about us and our editorial process.