The Perfect 3: Exotic Cuisine features unique worldly recipes from Bal Arneson, Ching-He Huang, and Roger Mooking. Bal Arenson spices up some lamb for her savory curry and adds a secret ingredient. Ching-He Huang transforms a takeout classic with her Chicken Chow Mein. Roger Mooking goes tropical with his Baked Red Snapper served in a Lemongrass Tomato Sauce.Read More
We highlight some of the most unique takes on southern home cooking. From fiery hot chicken in Brooklyn, to southern heavies that are actually light and healthy, to a decadent southern Sunday brunch in Portland, and a "Meat and Three" supper in Atlanta you'll want every night of the week.Read More
We investigate two extreme diets that could possibly slow down the aging process and reset our biological clock. We meet one couple who is part of a growing society that dramatically restricts their calories to half that of the average American in the hopes of living longer. We also track one forty year-old athlete who believes his strict raw food diet to be his secret weapon to out-run men half his age.Read More
An inventor at heart, Homaro Cantu's kitchen is also his laboratory. Homaro is a molecular gastronomist - a new breed of chef that reconfigures the chemistry of food to create an entirely original cuisine. From edible menus... to duck cooked in a vacuum...to goat cheese "snow" (zapped with liquid nitrogen), Homaro's imagination knows no bounds. And it doesn't stop at food: he also creates kitchen gadgets, including a food replicator (a la Star Trek) which he hopes to license. His restaurant Moto in Chicago is a culinary attraction, but Homaro is also working behind the scenes for agencies like NASA to create sustainable, delicious food alternatives. Read More
The Food Jammers like the idea of cooking together, but would like to incorporate some mystery and surprise into each meal. With the help of various experts and advisers - including a psychic - Chris, Micah and Nobu build a three way rotating kitchen, that allows them to cook without the others seeing what each Food Jammer is doing. The kitchen rotates between the guys, giving them all a stab at working on each meal, even though they have no idea what each meal is, until the end when they get to taste their mystery collaborative dishes.Read More
Bal Arneson presents the perfect party food with crowd-pleasing dishes like gorgeous Golden Eggplant with Green Pea Sauce; stunning Salmon with Coconut Sauce; crunchy Sweet Potato Cakes; and cool Turnip Lettuce Wraps.Read More
Meat, potatoes, gravy and vegetables are a recipe for warming the tummy on a cold winter's day in any culture. A traditional Shepherd's Pie becomes a not so everyday Fisherman's Pie when Chef Roger Mooking replaces ground chuck with his Obedient Ingredient, Catfish. In classic French style, a standard mash gets browned off to form the perfect gratin topping while a creamy tarragon sauce and shrimp completes the pie. And asparagus gets a new zest for life when lemon lightens it up in an elegant side salad. With Roger's obedient ingredient, Catfish, comfort food comes fresh from the oven to really tickle your whiskers.Read More
Michael Symon's parents are in the kitchen, stirring up memories and Mom's best recipes. First up, one of Mama Symon's specialities: Italian Braised Beef with Root Vegetables and Rigatoni. On the side, Greek Feta and Cucumber Salad. For dessert, another Greek classic: Baklava. Did Michael behave as a child? Can the Iron Chef keep up with Mom on her signature recipes? Tune in to find out!Read More
Take a break from your busy day and let the Drop 5 team share ideas for quick meals, exercises, and time saving tips to help you meet your weight loss goals. Melissa d' Arabian makes Spanish Chicken With Rice that you can freeze to enjoy later, on your schedule. Apple Oat Muffins help you start your day off right, even when you're rushing out the door. Samantha Cassetty defrosts the myths of frozen convenience meals and shares tips of choosing the best ones. Aarti Sequeira picks up quick exercise ideas that leave no room for excuses.Read More
Nothing says "New York City" like a warm bagel slathered with a thick layer of cream cheese. But one Brooklyn Bagel Maker, Scot Rossilo of the Bagel Store, isn't satisfied with the average bagel. He's taking them to the next level by creating bagels and cream cheese with any flavor your heart desires. Back in her kitchen, Kelsey puts a spin on this New York favorite with a berry bagel puff. Next, she serves up a caramelized onion and cheese bagel-swirl topped with a cream cheese and chive drizzle.Read More
In this appetizing episode, Rachel rustles up sticky chicken, coated with a delicate lavender and lemon glaze. She also displays her patisserie skills with a batch of zesty grapefruit and pepper meringue tartlets. In the style of a true Parisian, Rachel take a trip to the French seaside town of Trouville, where a local fisherman treats her to succulent scallops in a creamy mustard mayonnaise.Read More
Nigella Lawson is back and if she has her way, it will be summer forever. In this series, Nigella cooks irresistible summery recipes that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Featuring food from around the globe, Nigella ventures out of the kitchen to give picnics, barbecues and beach food a touch of her inimitable culinary style. In each episode, Nigella's recipes reflect a different colour with some amazing and unexpected results. Read More
The unique climate of the Amalfi coast makes it possible for local wineries to grow superior grapes - and produce some of the top wines in Italy. David visits one of the most respected wineries on the coast run by his friends Andrea and Marisa. There, he learns to make a traditional squid dish with wine as the special ingredient. He also visits a spectacular fjord and takes part in a local wine festival - or Sagra - in the breathtaking town of Ravello. The festival features a number of rustic local dishes prepared especially for the occasion.Read More
Giada pays tribute to some classic Southern American dishes. A creamy "dirty risotto," rich but light lemony fried chicken, and bread pudding made with panettone bread that's drizzled with amaretto sauce. This is truly food for the Italian soul.Read More
Giada's setting up a tent in her yard for her friend's kids who are staying with her for the weekend and cooking up some kid-friendly food that will keep them warm in the great outdoors.Read More
We start off in Atlanta at the Ibiza Bites truck for some Spanish & Latin inspired cuisine such as their Darn Churrasco, a grilled steak with Chimichurri Sauce with Coconut Rice. Next we are treated to some home made delights at The Home Skillet truck in Orange County, two passionate chefs serving up Pomegranate Riblets, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Seared Sea Scallops. Then it's pasta perfection in Portland at Artigiano's featuring fabulous Fettucine and gorgeous Gnocchi. Lastly we're at the Recess truck in San Diego where we take a time out to savour classic comfort food like a beefy Bully Burger and a Simon Says Southwest Salad featuring chipotle chicken, feta cheese and tortilla chips.Read More
W.O.W. - we begin at the Wonderlicious On Wheels truck in Atlanta whose south American inspired snacks are the talk of the town. Smoked Pork Arepas, Sauteed Shrimp Cakes and a knock out Kwanza Bowl will have you saying wow too. Next is a truly beefed up menu at Hoss' Loaded Burgers in Nashville, where cheese stuffed, grass fed burgers or a vegan patty are driving the locals crazy with delight; gouda, cheddar and blue cheese infusions help seal the deal. Then it's time for some big, bad, gourmet Italian comfort food at The Tasting Spoon truck in Orange County such as Crispy Buttermilk Marinated Calamari, Arancini and even a Foie Grass Slider. Last stop is at the Devilicious truck in San Diego, food so good, it's bad; a Butter Poached Lobster Grilled Cheese sandwich, Chili Cheddar Stuffed Jalape?os and Spicy Tuna Nachos will satisfy the most hellish of appetites.Read More
The first stop on Eat Street is Los Angeles, California to visit the traffic-stopping Grilled Cheese Truck. This popular mobile truck with an avid online following, serves gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, such as the Cheesy Mac'n'Rib. Next up is Austin, Texas to visit Izzoz Tacos, a 42 foot stationary trailer that prides itself on family tradition and using fresh ingredients. Things heat up when viewers then venture to G'Raj Mahal, an eclectic and artsy stationary trailer in Austin, Texas that serves authentic Goan dishes from Goa, India. Eyes water as folks try the spicy Rechard Masala Shrimp dish or naan freshly baked in a tandoori oven that is built right into the trailer. The final stop is New York City for some schnitzel with an attitude at Schnitzel & Things. This mobile food truck, operated by a former Wall Street investment banker, serves authentic Austrian schnitzel platters, sandwiches and side salads.Read More
At the Brunch Box, a stationary cart in Portland, Oregon, outrageous items line the menu, like the Redonkadonk, a massive burger all dressed with a fried egg, spam, ham, turkey and bacon stuffed between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Nothing screams innovative dessert like curry coconut flakes or crushed wasabi peas over soft-serve ice cream from the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck in New York City. Their specialty is the Salty Pimp - vanilla soft serve ice cream drizzled with dulce de leche, sprinkled with rock salt, and dipped in melted chocolate! Next stop is Sauca, a mobile food truck in Washington, D.C. with world-fare cuisine served in flatbread. Dishes include Bombay-style butter chicken and Buffalo chicken served, of course, with your choice of specialty house-made sauces. In Seattle, Washington, Where Ya At mobile truck serves dishes New Orleans style with chicken and Andouille sausage gumbo - all created and served by charismatic New Orleans-expat, Chef Matthew Lewis. Read More
This episode begins at the Frysmith Truck in Los Angeles where viewers get a heaping serving of crispy Belgian style fries with toppings like kimchi with Kurobuta pork belly and cheddar cheese. Then it is off to Portland, Oregon to visit Creme de la Creme - a mobile converted school bus, serving classic French cuisine, such as escargot and French onion tart, baked fresh inside the bus. Things sweeten up at the Sugar Philly Truck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where classic desserts like creme brulee are served to the university student crowd. The final stop is at Fusion Taco in Houston, Texas where customers get a worldly helping of ethnically inspired tacos including Korean-Mexican, Indian-Mexican and Middle Eastern-Mexican.Read More
Maximus Minimus is Seattle, Washington's most recognizable pig truck. This giant chrome hog-shaped van with a built in snout and sunglasses is famous for its pulled pork sandwiches. From the spicy Maximus to the sweet and tangy Minimus, devoted fans are pigging-out. The next stop is the chef-run, Feastro Rolling Bistro in the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where fresh local seafood such as their famous banzai prawns keep customers hooked. Later viewers check out Lucky J's mobile trailer in Austin, Texas for Southern style fried chicken and waffles. The last stop is at Chairman Bao in San Francisco, California. This technologically advanced truck serves steamed and baked Asian buns with delicate, exotic filings - and one of the longest lunch lines in San Francisco. Read More
Bobby Flay loves to recreate his favorite vacation meals in his own brunch kitchen and this menu is no exception. For his Vermont Style Bed & Breakfast menu he's making Black Pepper Popovers Filled with Vermont Cheddar and Herb Scrambled Eggs and Maple-Mustard Glazed Canadian Bacon. And as if that's not enough to get you out of bed, he's also making Baked Apples with Oatmeal and Yogurt and mixing up an Old Vermont Cocktail. Put on your slippers and head down to the dining room for this cozy and welcoming "Bed & Breakfast" style brunch!Read More
When Roberto Guerra moved to Miami from Cuba, he found a city passionate about all things Cuban, especially the food. He helped his father start a successful catering company and together they developed an ingenious roasting vessel called La Caja China. Roberto has invited Food Network to participate in a big outdoor Cuban BBQ, where he'll use La Caja China to cook his renowned Cuban Roast Pork. It's marinated in a tangy mojo, and cooked till crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside. But, Roberto has no idea that an uninvited guest - Bobby Flay - is rolling into town with his own Caja China and a challenge to a Roast Pork Throwdown! At this party, the warm flavors of Cuba are spiced with heated competition. Whose pork will pack the biggest punch?Read More
These unique eateries churn out some of the best street foods on the planet. Enjoy authentic Thai dishes in Portland. Feast on succulent chicken and porchetta from a rolling rotisserie truck in San Francisco. Bite into coconut jam sandwiches in Los Angeles and grab a Belgian waffle to go in Portland. Read More
Whether they come from a bush, a vine, a box or a can, join host Marc Summers as we reap all kinds of berries. At Driscoll's we'll learn how to pick a strawberry properly and check out a jam-of-the-month club available online from CMB Sweets. Did you ever want to know where Crunch Berries were grown? We'll show you where the classic cereal comes from and then Wyman's will show us how they harvest their famous wild blueberries and get them to the store. Also, find out why Ocean Spray bounces their cranberries to find the best ones and finally, get a behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Pepper, where they show us how their famous soda goes 'very berry'Read More
Despite immense popularity, 9 out of 10 cooks say they're afraid to cook lobster. Join host Alton Brown as he demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the on the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.Read More
Forget the kind that comes in a bucket! Alton Brown's showing us the way to fried chicken that's buttermilk bathed, golden brown, and downright delicious.Read More
American sweethearts rely on candles, dinner, and soft music to create the perfect date night. But what about the rest of the world? In this episode, we're traveling around the globe to look at the world's favorite date night dishes and how they create the right mood! From savoring romantic small bites from Spain at El Quinto Pino, to saying "je t'aime" with authentic chocolate from an acclaimed French chocolatier! We'll also head down to Jamaica at Nigel Spence's Ripe for a unique stew with a very special ingredient, and a drink proven to be an aphrodisiac. Thai chef Hong Thaimee of Ngam will show us the favorite steamy date night dish in Thailand. Plus America's oven baked favorite is perfect for sharing with the one you love and playing footsie under the table, and we've got a table at an impossible-to-get reservation to share it!Read More
trapped on a desert island, Alton is eating ribs. Let him show you the the way, the truth and the light about ribs.Read More
We start in Las Vegas at the Foodslinger Truck whose Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich is one of the best around. We then roll into San Jose where we get wowed by The Wow truck with its Filipino rice plates (Silog). Next we get our hands on Mr Good Stuff's Arepas in Miami, Venezualan Tacos that are the new vice in town. Finally, we stop in Portland at the Eurotrash truck for fine European cuisine such as their Bacon Foie Gras Waffle and Piri Piri Chicken.Read More
Feed Your Hole is a deli truck that is part band tour bus and part bomber air plane, serving up old school BBQ recipes out of East Manhattan. Next we hitch a ride to The Biscuit Bus in Denver, Colorado for some home cooked southern goodness like their best selling Franklin Biscuit filled with fried chicken, bacon, cheese and sausage gravy. Brooklyn, NYC also gets a visit from the Eat Street team to get a sugar fix from the Treats Truck where everyone gets their just deserts! Finally we drive to Nashville, Tennessee to chow down at The Grilled Cheeserie which emphasises the use of locally sourced ingredients.Read More
Chef Lynn Crawford from Toronto challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay to a battle of international proportions. Will this Canadian Chef return home a victor, or will Iron Chef Flay take home the win?Read More
Despite immense popularity, 9 out of 10 cooks say they're afraid to cook lobster. Join host Alton Brown as he demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the on the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.Read More
Forget the kind that comes in a bucket! Alton Brown's showing us the way to fried chicken that's buttermilk bathed, golden brown, and downright delicious.Read More
American sweethearts rely on candles, dinner, and soft music to create the perfect date night. But what about the rest of the world? In this episode, we're traveling around the globe to look at the world's favorite date night dishes and how they create the right mood! From savoring romantic small bites from Spain at El Quinto Pino, to saying "je t'aime" with authentic chocolate from an acclaimed French chocolatier! We'll also head down to Jamaica at Nigel Spence's Ripe for a unique stew with a very special ingredient, and a drink proven to be an aphrodisiac. Thai chef Hong Thaimee of Ngam will show us the favorite steamy date night dish in Thailand. Plus America's oven baked favorite is perfect for sharing with the one you love and playing footsie under the table, and we've got a table at an impossible-to-get reservation to share it!Read More
trapped on a desert island, Alton is eating ribs. Let him show you the the way, the truth and the light about ribs.Read More
We start in Las Vegas at the Foodslinger Truck whose Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich is one of the best around. We then roll into San Jose where we get wowed by The Wow truck with its Filipino rice plates (Silog). Next we get our hands on Mr Good Stuff's Arepas in Miami, Venezualan Tacos that are the new vice in town. Finally, we stop in Portland at the Eurotrash truck for fine European cuisine such as their Bacon Foie Gras Waffle and Piri Piri Chicken.Read More
Feed Your Hole is a deli truck that is part band tour bus and part bomber air plane, serving up old school BBQ recipes out of East Manhattan. Next we hitch a ride to The Biscuit Bus in Denver, Colorado for some home cooked southern goodness like their best selling Franklin Biscuit filled with fried chicken, bacon, cheese and sausage gravy. Brooklyn, NYC also gets a visit from the Eat Street team to get a sugar fix from the Treats Truck where everyone gets their just deserts! Finally we drive to Nashville, Tennessee to chow down at The Grilled Cheeserie which emphasises the use of locally sourced ingredients.Read More
Chef Lynn Crawford from Toronto challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay to a battle of international proportions. Will this Canadian Chef return home a victor, or will Iron Chef Flay take home the win?Read More
