10 Interesting Facts About Tea — Iron Chef America Ingredients 101
As a very proud Englishman, I know that it is tea rather than blood that flows through my veins and that it’s a very rare day indeed when I don’t pop the kettle on the stove for a nice strong “cuppa”...
View ArticlePlums — Iron Chef America Ingredients 101
There is rarely a time when the large bowl in my kitchen is not filled with whatever fruity delights are in season. And when I’m worn out by my travels, it’s a delicious piece of fruit that I crave...
View ArticleIron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian Off the Clock
In just a few short weeks (on Sunday, May 5 at 10pm/9c), the first-ever Iron Chef America: Tournament of Champions will begin — pitting Iron Chefs against Iron Chefs. In preparation for such a...
View ArticleIron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli Off the Clock
In just a few short weeks (Sunday, May 5 at 10pm/9c), the first-ever Iron Chef America: Tournament of Champions will begin — pitting Iron Chefs against Iron Chefs. In preparation for such a challenge,...
View ArticleIron Chef Jose Garces Off the Clock
This Sunday, (May 5 at 10pm/9c), the first-ever Iron Chef America: Tournament of Champions will begin — pitting Iron Chefs against Iron Chefs. In preparation for such a challenge, I thought it’d be a...
View ArticleIron Chef Marc Forgione Off the Clock
During Season 3 of The Next Iron Chef, I probably gave Chef Forgione more grief than both of the other judges combined did and called him out a number of times for various reasons. Despite that, he...
View ArticleIron Chef Michael Symon Off the Clock
Michael Symon was the first Iron Chef I ever encountered in person. And I am delighted to say that, during the last three years, I have had the opportunity to hear his all-too-famous laugh on many more...
View ArticleIron Chef Masaharu Morimoto Off the Clock
If all Iron Chef battles were to be judged solely on creativity, then most of Iron Chef Morimoto’s opponents should just enter Kitchen Stadium waving a white flag. Few chefs I have encountered can take...
View ArticleIron Chef Bobby Flay Off the Clock
I am often asked which Iron Chef is the most intimidating to judge in Kitchen Stadium, and without hesitation, I always reply, “Bobby Flay.” His well-earned reputation, coupled with that calm...
View ArticleOne-on-One With the ICA: Tournament of Champions Winner
Despite some extremely tough battles, it was Iron Chef Michael Symon who finally emerged victorious from the first-ever Iron Chef America: Tournament of Champions. He defeated Iron Chef Garces in a...
View ArticleSimon’s Top 10 Tips for Winning Cutthroat Kitchen
Thanks to a winning combination of one of the best production crews in the business and the #Evilicious leanings of its host, Alton Brown, Cutthroat Kitchen has not only become a huge hit, but it has...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About: Langoustines
There are some ingredients that just scream luxury. Think of these ingredients as examples: caviar, lobster, truffles and Champagne. While we may know small bits of information on these products, if...
View Article“The Sacred Mushroom”— Everything You Need to Know About Morels
There are some ingredients that just scream luxury. Think of these ingredients as examples: caviar, lobster, truffles and Champagne. While we may know small bits of information on these products, if...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About Pecorino
For many people who see their favorite chef grating salty slivers of it over a plate of perfectly cooked pasta or a New Haven-style pizza, pecorino cheese has become almost interchangeable with...
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