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.

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.