When the Food Network debuted Chopped in January 2009, many people in the culinary world wondered if it was a cheap imitation of Bravo's Top Chef. Now, with the premiere date of Rocco's Dinner Party set to air June 15 on Bravo, it seems like things have come full circle. In each episode, Rocco DiSpirito hosts a dinner party in which three chefs are asked to cook. Only two advance to the next Read more

If you thought the super-skinny, sometimes robotic hostess Kelly Choi was the weakest link on Top Chef Masters, looks like you weren't the only one. Bravo has just released the news that the third season of the culinary competition will get a new host. It's none other than Australian chef Curtis Stone. No word on the chefs who will participate, but the channel did announce a ninth season of Top Read more

It appears Bravo has decided not to put all of its eggs in the Top Chef franchise basket. Author, New York chef, and onetime dancer Rocco DiSpirito is soon to have his own show, too. Today, the cable network officially introduced the program, Rocco's Dinner Party, on its blog, The Dish. Each episode will feature four different contestants, from restaurateurs to home cooks, facing off in a Read more

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Last year I really enjoyed making Kahlua, so when we decided to turn our edible gift series into an annual thing, I knew I would use the opportunity to experiment with another spirit, limoncello. This vibrant yellow liqueur is produced in Southern Italy and is a combination of lemon zest, alcohol, water, and sugar. If you have a microplane, it's easy to do at home. While some recipes call for Read more