Many of you said that when it comes to food reality TV shows, the novelty has completely worn off. But this type of culinary programming hasn't let up; last night was the premiere of Food Network Star, and tonight Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliott, and Joe Bastianich will return for the second series kickoff of Masterchef. Will you watch these two new cooking shows?
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There was stiff competition on Fox's show, MasterChef, where Gordon Ramsay sought out America's best home cooks. Now delicious recipes from the series are offered up in the MasterChef Cookbook ($17). Author JoAnn Cianciulli offers up a tasty Vietnamese chicken and cabbage slaw sandwich for your kiddo's lunch. "Vietnamese bánh mì sandwich shops and food carts have taken the country by storm! The contrasting flavors and textures of the sandwich — as well as its relatively low cost — make it a popular lunchtime grab-and-go. In the United States, bánh mì is sometimes referred to as a 'Saigon sub,'" she said. "If you are pressed for time, skip the first step of poaching the chicken. Instead, buy a whole rotisserie chicken from your market deli."
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At virtually the same time last night, both Bravo's Top Chef and Fox's MasterChef crowned winners, and both victors defied the odds to take home the top prize. See who won and our thoughts on both, after the break.
A new title to be released today, MasterChef Cookbook by JoAnn Cianciulli, hopes to perpetuate Gordon Ramsay's current Fox show of the same name. The book offers tips on essential kitchen techniques, highlights favorite chef ingredients, and includes over 80 recipes from both judges and contestants. But does it also give away the cooking competition's ultimate winner? Find out (warning: possible spoiler alert!) after the jump.
Between Top Chef DC and The Next Food Network Star, it's hard to keep track of all the culinary television competitions. One that we've been secretly watching is Gordon Ramsay's MasterChef on Fox. On the show, which airs on Tuesday nights, Ramsay, restaurateur Joe Bastianich, and chef Graham Elliot search for the nation's home cook. Have you been tuning in?
Gordon Ramsay sure is busy. Besides joining Tony Bourdain on the animated series circuit, the reigning king of chef empires will play a key role in a new show, Masterchef, airing soon on Fox.
The Masterchef series was first a hit in the UK in 1990 and has recently garnered high ratings in Australia. It's being described as a culinary American Idol. The show goes on a "nationwide search for the best amateur chef in America." While Ramsay will coproduce and be on air, it's unclear what role he will play in the new show. Scheduling hasn't been announced. Precisely what America needs! Another amateur cooking competition.
Do you think the show will appeal to the mainstream? Or has the TV cooking space reached its saturation point?
