Food Network's special season of Chopped All-Stars debuted last weekend, and Slashfood hit up host Ted Allen and judge Alex Guarnaschelli to get their insight on the limited five-episode run.
In between some homemade pizza baking, Alex, Ted, and a surprise guest talk about the star-studded lineup, the high-pressure stakes, and the serious beer drinking that goes on behind the scenes.
Find out more — and discover which chef makes a fun cameo! — when you watch the whole segment on Slashfood.
Considering the rapid growth of farmers markets over the last decade, it's no surprise that mall operators want a piece of the gourmet provisions pie, too.
Mall operators like Macerich Co. and Westfield Group are beginning to open markets inside their properties, where vendors can sell, among other items, gourmet prepared foods and groceries such as heirloom coffee, small-batch vinegars, artisan meats, and wine. One market in Santa Monica will even boast a cooking school, as well as a soufflé bar.
Curious about the logic behind the new trend? Head over to Slashfood to catch all the details and weigh in on your thoughts.
What's Louisiana-based chef John Besh been up to these days, and where are his favorite places to hit up for Mardi Gras? Slashfood met up with Besh at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, where the star restaurateur was able to field a number of questions asked by fans over Twitter.
Besh sets the record straight on the best Louisiana hot sauce, his favorite place to eat red beans and rice, and the New Orleans dish that's always topped his list — along with some tips for culinary graduates and aspiring chefs. Head over to Slashfood to learn more about John Besh's New Orleans.
Those fast food breakfast wars aren't letting up anytime soon. This week, Dunkin' Donuts revealed its latest breakfast offering: The Big 'N Toasty, a breakfast sandwich made with two peppered fried eggs, four portions of cherrywood-smoked bacon, and a slice of American cheese, all sandwiched between two pieces of thick-cut Texas toast.
Seems like a pretty generous portion for $3.29 — but how did it taste?
Slashfood took it for a morning spin and discovered the sandwich had both advantages and drawbacks. Read the full review — and see the final grade — when you catch the full story at Slashfood.
If flavored water's your thing, then you'll want to keep an eye out for MiO, a new Kraft beverage line of flavorings set to hit store shelves in March. The zero-calorie water flavorings, which come in varieties such as Strawberry Watermelon and Peach Tea, are the company's first new product category introduction since DiGiorno rising-crust pizza launched 15 years ago.
So this is a big rollout, but let's get to the point: How does it taste? The editors at Slashfood took it for a test-drive and found that when it comes to (flavored) water, there's more than meets the eye. Learn the results when you read the full story.
During the Winter, there's nothing quite like a bowl of creamy, rich, and comforting soup. However, a cream-based soup, while deliciously decadent, isn't the most friendly of dishes for the waistline.
Luckily, our friends at KitchenDaily have developed an awesome recipe for super creamy soup without any cream. The secret ingredient? Cauliflower! To learn their technique, head over to KitchenDaily for the whole story.
Ever since he almost won The Next Iron Chef, we've been huge fans of Italian cooking king Marco Canora. Looks like we aren't the only ones who love him because our friends at Slashfood asked him to reveal his delectable-sounding meatball recipe. Wondering what key ingredient makes these meatballs amazingly creamy and deliciously juicy? To find out, head over to Slashfood and watch a video of the chef making the meatballs now!
As Taco Bell reels from recent publicity that its beef isn't real, another chain, Wendy's, is rising to the occasion with a new slogan, "You know when it's real," and a new line of Asiago Ranch Chicken Clubs.
The just-released sandwich, which comes in three variations of chicken — the healthier Grilled, the battered Homestyle, or the fiery breaded Spicy — maintains it's a "bold new take on chicken that's anything but boring." Slashfood put the sandwiches to the test. Did the line live up to its promise, or was it a snooze?
To find out the answer, read the full story at Slashfood.
You've seen this formal royal engagement photo of Prince William and Kate Middleton; now it's time to feast your eyes on another set of images of the couple.
English artist Prudence Staite has created a unique snapshot of the soon-to-be-wed pair, and it's made entirely out of edibles. From peas to cauliflower to green beans to turkey, the tribute has everything included in the traditional English Sunday supper.
The portrait was commissioned by a UK restaurant chain. For more details, and to check out photos of the creation, head over to Slashfood.
When McDonald's first launched its Angus Third Pounders to much fanfare, we couldn't wait to try them out, and the consensus was that the chain's Bacon & Cheese Third Pounder came out on top. The golden arches must've known they were on to something, because now they've expanded their line to include an Angus Chipotle BBQ Bacon & Cheese Third Pounder.
The new offering — which also comes wrapped in a tortilla as a Snack Wrap — has a proprietary chipotle BBQ sauce. Did the smoky spiciness that chipotle is known for bring a new dimension to the Angus Third Pounder? Slashfood was on a mission to find out. For the verdict, read the full story at Slashfood.
