A new online food network called Hungry Nation launched this week. So far, they only have two 'shows' — Working Class Foodies and VendrTV, with a third, 12 Minute Cocktail, due out soon. But already there are 30 episodes in the queue, so there's plenty of coffee-break-at-your-desk viewing in store. Read on for my review. More
There was no shortage of personalities on this week's episode of Top Chef with guests Penn and Teller and Michelle Bernstein, and the return of judge Toby Young.
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The cheftestants were roughing it this week as they headed out to the desert to cook a high-end meal. As you might expect, not everything went smoothly.
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What is it about the idea of 200 cake plates or 100 salt and pepper shakers in the same place that gets us all giddy inside? Eddie Ross recently had magnificent adventures, backstage in the prop department at Food Network and we won't lie, we're terribly jealous! More
This week's episode was all about French food and notable French chefs. There were some impressive mouths to feed, but not everyone was up to the challenge.
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Saving money is a top priority these days, and the Food Network has gotten into the penny pinching game with two budget conscious shows: "Sandra's Money Saving Meals" and "$10 Meals with Melissa d’Arabian." Check out our quick reviews on both below. More
How do you cook a meal for 300 with no stovetops and a lot of canned ingredients? For a military cook, it's just another day in the kitchen but it put the Top Chef contestants to the test. Read on to find out how they fared.
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Todd English stopped by to guest judge in week two of Top Chef Las Vegas. If this episode proved anything, it's that this season will likely be just as cheesy as we expected – the craps table, the bachelor/bachelorette party, the sickly sweet shots. Nevertheless, we're loving every minute of it. More
We're craving colorful late-summer salads right now – like baby beets and turnips with blue cheese, or a panzanella with sweet, juicy watermelon. More on those recipes below, plus ginger fried chicken and the rich tradition of dates. More

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