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Donatella Arpaia's Hints For Heating Up a Valentine's Day Meal
Splurging on a pricey meal isn't the only way to celebrate come Feb. 14. Rekindle the flame by cuddling up over a warm Valentine's Day dinner at home.
Top Chef Quiz: Season Finale Part 2
Well folks, that's it! Top Chef 6 is over. The final three had to create a four-course meal that included a dish inspired by their mothers, a dish with special ingredients, a wild card dish, and a dessert.
For Female Chefs, the Kitchen Still Feels Like a Man's World
With female personalities like Padma Lakshmi, Giada De Laurentiis, and Cat Cora in the media spotlight, one would think that sexism in the kitchen is a non-issue. However, a provocative article in Time Out magazine argues that even if sex discrimination isn't overt, it's still prevalent. While "Mad Men-style ass-pinching" is no longer de rigueur, Rebecca Flint Marx points out that sex discrimination is clear when you notice (or don't) the amount of recognition that women chefs receive in comparison to their male counterparts.
Top Chef 5.2 — Show Your Craft Recap
Hot dogs and ostrich eggs were important ingredients on last night's episode of Top Chef. Things heated up in the kitchen of Tom Colicchio's Craft as the cheftestants had to make "new-American" cuisine. To discuss the episode (warning: spoilers ahead), read more
Meet Bon Appétit's Chef of the Year: Michael Psilakis of Anthos
The October issue of Bon Appétit unveils the winners of the 11th Annual Bon Appétit Awards. The honors are awarded to the "most inspirational, influential, and innovative" tastemakers in the world of food. The headline honor, Chef of the Year, went to Michael Psilakis, head chef at Manhattan's Anthos, for being the person who "totally reinvented" Greek cuisine.
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What's Yummy This Week — YumSugar Weekly Recap
- Show love to your special someone with brownie-heart-topped red velvet cupcakes.
- PartySugar skips the Valentine's Day soirée for a Chinese New Year dinner instead.
- Make a come-hither dish like chocolate-dipped strawberries this V-Day.
- One Louisiana native's authentic recipe for Mardi Gras king cake.
- Donatella Arpaia's secrets for turning up the heat over dinner at home.
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- Skip the heart-shaped box and grab one of our top 10 favorite chocolate bars.
A New Battle Begins Over The Next Iron Chef!
Days before the season finale of The Next Food Network Star — and hot off the heels of another captivating Top Chef Masters round — we've learned more about another foodie reality TV show. After the first successful iteration of The Next Iron Chef in 2007 (alums Michael Symon, Chris Cosentino, and Aaron Sanchez have all become Food Network personalities), the show is returning for a second season on Oct. 4.
Trend Alert: The Casserole's Back
Casserole has long had a bad rap, but after many years, it appears to be shedding its negative image and staging a comeback.
These hot entrées hit their pinnacle of popularity in the 1960s, when housewives relied on the easy formula to put dinner on the table. Over the years, however, people grew to associate the word casserole with unappetizing mixtures of mystery meats and canned soups, and casseroles went the way of the tape player.
You Ready For The Next Iron Chef?
Somewhere along the line, Food Network changed its programming from cooking to reality tv. If you don't believe me, then just check out the new publicity stunt show that's premiering on October 7th. The show is called "The Next Iron Chef" and they're looking for, well, the next Iron Chef - as in someone to join Flay, Batali, Cora and Morimoto.
Who's Going to Win This Year's James Beard Awards?
A little over a month ago, we tipped you off to the 2008 James Beard Awards Long List, and well the time has come: the long list is now a short list. This morning the official list of nominees was released. There are 52 categories including cookbooks, journalism articles, television, radio, web, restaurant design, and most importantly the restaurants and chefs themselves.
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