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Next Iron Chef: Redemption Party
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Allez Cuisine! Sampling and Sipping at Alton Brown's Iron Chef Party

The music was pumping.
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The music was pumping. Justin Warner was chillin'. "The secret ingredient is . . . gastronomy!" the party pamphlet declared. Where else could we be but The Next Iron Chef party at the New York City Wine & Food Festival? It was Saturday night at the jam-packed Highline Stages in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, and everyone from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto to The Next Iron Chef: Redemption hopeful Alex Guarnaschelli was rocking the party, talking to guests and serving their most worthy dishes.

Curious to know what foods make the cut in Kitchen Stadium? Get a preview when you see the provisions plated by stars of The Next Iron Chef: Redemption and Iron Chef America.

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Marcel Vigneron Marcel's "Cheeks and Leeks" Elizabeth Falkner's Fregola con le Sarde Amanda Freitag's Lamb Meatballs With Greek Yogurt Eric Greenspan's Grilled Cheese Jehangir Mehta's Indian Street Burger Alexandra Guarnaschelli
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Aspen Food and Wine Cooking Tips
Aspen Food And Wine

9 Kitchen Tips Gleaned From Aspen's Greatest Chefs

At the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars take place all the way from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon, and one might sit down to learn about any cooking topic, from knife skills 101 to a primer on the Northern whites of Italy.
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At the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars take place all the way from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon, and one might sit down to learn about any cooking topic, from knife skills 101 to a primer on the Northern whites of Italy. This year, I sat in on each of these seminars — led by Andrew Zimmern, Bobby Flay, and Michael Symon, respectively — where I learned at least a few great tips from each star chef, regardless of the discussion at hand.

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Behold: the three best tips I learned from three of this weekend's biggest celebrity chefs.

Michael Symon Herb Tips
POPSUGAR Food

Michael Symon's Secret to Great Spaghetti Sauce — Every Thyme!

We can't wait for ABC's new daytime food talk show, The Chew!
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We can't wait for ABC's new daytime food talk show, The Chew! Although it doesn't premiere until the end of September, we've got an exclusive preview of what we can expect on the show. It's going to be packed with interesting discussions and helpful cooking tips, like the one Iron Chef Michael Symon (he's one of the program's five hosts!) shares with us here. Watch the video now and learn his secret to perfect tomato sauce.

Michael Symon's Homemade Pasta
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Symon Says: Tips For Making Pasta

At the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Michael Symon not only shared how his life has changed since he became an Iron Chef, but he also provided some awesome pointers for making your own pasta.
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At the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Michael Symon not only shared how his life has changed since he became an Iron Chef, but he also provided some awesome pointers for making your own pasta. If you have kids, the Greek-Sicilian chef believes you should have them make the pasta with you. He also stresses that it shouldn't be stressful; in fact, Symon says that it's "soothing to make pasta at home." To learn how to perfect pasta, the Michael Symon way, keep reading.

Michael Symon at the Food and Wine Classic
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Michael Symon Talks Greek Food, Pasta Chefs, and More

One of the most popular cooking demonstrations at the Food & Wine Classic every year is hosted by Top Chef judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons.
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One of the most popular cooking demonstrations at the Food & Wine Classic every year is hosted by Top Chef judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. However, today's seminar was a little different, as Colicchio had to go to the hospital and couldn't make it. Luckily, another bald chef was on hand to stand in for Colicchio: Iron Chef Michael Symon!

Symon and Simmons cooked one dish each using the same ingredients, except Symon's dish was savory and Simmon's dish was sweet. The featured ingredients were pistachios and basil. While he cooked an amazing-looking ricotta and egg yolk ravioli, Symon got to talking. To see what he had to say about cooking with kids and more, read on.

New USDA School Lunch Policy Supports Local Produce
Food News

Yummy Links: From Triple Double Oreos to Homemade Fluff

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Michael Symon Chats About the Chew and Other Food News
Link Time

Yummy Links: From Michael Symon to Thomas Keller

  • Michael Symon reveals details about his role on The Chew.
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How to Make Crispy Salami
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Love Bacon? Wait Till You Try Salami Chips!

A couple of weeks ago at the fifth annual Burger Bash in South Beach, Michael Symon took home the top honor for best burger.
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A couple of weeks ago at the fifth annual Burger Bash in South Beach, Michael Symon took home the top honor for best burger. While some people argued it was his mother-in-law's secret sauce that made the burger people's choice, I believe it was the crispy salami that made the burger win. Crispy salami is like bacon — it makes everything taste better! It's an easy and delicious appetizer served on its own, and when tossed in a sandwich or burger, the crispy salami takes it to a whole new level. Inspired by Symon's burger, I tested out two methods for making salami chips. To find out which I preferred, keep reading.

Fun Facts About Michael Chiarello and Michael Symon
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How Well Do You Know Your Michaels?

In continuing our celebrity chef name game, it's time to see how much you know about two prolific Food Network Michaels: California-dreamy Michael Chiarello and porcine proponent Michael Symon.
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In continuing our celebrity chef name game, it's time to see how much you know about two prolific Food Network Michaels: California-dreamy Michael Chiarello and porcine proponent Michael Symon. Both have CIA pedigrees, dazzling smiles, and plenty of cooking demo and reality TV experience. So for those of you who've been astute enough to tell apart your Bobbys and Josés, can you figure out which Mike's which? Start scratching your head now.

Michael Symon Lobbies to Keep NBA Star LeBron James in Cleveland
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Michael Symon Lobbies to Keep LeBron James in Cleveland

At the end of this basketball season, NBA legend and Cavaliers small forward LeBron James will officially be a free agent, with the potential for other cities, like New York, to come knocking.
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At the end of this basketball season, NBA legend and Cavaliers small forward LeBron James will officially be a free agent, with the potential for other cities, like New York, to come knocking. But Cleveland dwellers — including celebrity chef Michael Symon — won't let LeBron go without a fight.

On his Facebook page, the Iron Chef offered to go James's house once a month and cook, Iron Chef-style, for his family and friends, should he decide to stay with the Cavs. "I will always be a fan, mainly because I know firsthand what a class act you are," he said. Even though I've never been to Cleveland, I have to respect chef Symon for his local pride.

Do you think the power of food is enough to win over a world-class athlete?