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A new season of Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares returns Sept. 23

Erica Sagon — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:30:00 -0700

Chef Gordon Ramsay rescues a new batch of failing restaurants on the upcoming season of Kitchen Nightmares, and he's tired of hearing owners' excuses. "Stop taking it personally," he says. "Just get on with it."

Emeril's new TV show teaches real people how to get dinner on the table

Erica Sagon — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:07:00 -0700

On his new TV show, Emeril's Table, chef Emeril Lagasse teaches home cooks with less "Bam!" and more of a helping hand.

Kim Kardashian's wedding cake towers with seven tiers

Erica Sagon — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:10:00 -0700

After saying "I do" on Saturday night, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries cut into a seven-tier wedding cake that cost more than most couples' entire wedding.

MasterChef winner cooks meal of a lifetime

Erica Sagon — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:45:00 -0700

She left adductor muscles attached to her pan-seared scallops. He screwed up a chocolate torte. No, the meals prepared by the two finalists of MasterChef Season 2 were not perfect. But, oh, how far they'd come.

Refreshing tequila cocktail recipes for summer

Erica Sagon — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0700

Have your tequila bottles been collecting dust since Cinco de Mayo? Here's an excuse to trot them out again: National Tequila Day is Sunday, July 24. Mention tequila, and it seems that everyone's mind goes to the same place: shots and margaritas. But bartenders and mixologists are proving that tequila is just as versatile as vodka when it comes to cocktails. On drink menus everywhere, we're finding complex, refreshing cocktails made with tequila. This weekend, give the store-bought margarita mix a rest and get creative with these four tasty tequila cocktail recipes:

Healthy lunch tips for back to school

Erica Sagon — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:29:00 -0700

Buh-bye, chocolate milk. So long, strawberry milk. Beginning this month in the Los Angeles Unified School District, these flavored milks will no longer be offered at lunchtime. Kids will now choose from low fat and skim plain milk and non-dairy options.

The best way to tell when a steak is done

Erica Sagon — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:06:00 -0700

A food thermometer isn't as thrilling as, say, an ice cream maker, but it is an essential kitchen gadget for summer, especially at a cookout. If meat isn’t cooked to a safe temperature, harmful bacteria can develop and can make people sick -- not a great way to make your BBQ a memorable one.

Watermelon recipes

Erica Sagon — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:55:00 -0700

It wouldn't be summer without watermelon at the cookout, but slicing it into wedges isn't your only option. From watermelon cocktails to a savory salad, here are fresh ideas for using this hot weather classic.

Sunny Anderson's patriotic recipes

Erica Sagon — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:29:00 -0700

Sunny Anderson has left the kitchen -- her set kitchen, that is, where she tapes “Cooking for Real” on the Food Network. And, don’t worry: It’s only temporary. For a special episode, Anderson, an Air Force vet, travels to North Carolina and Virginia to show us the military through food.

Easy cocktail recipes for 4th of July

Erica Sagon — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:17:00 -0700

If you’re going to be a super hostess this summer, you need to have a signature cocktail -- something fresh and fun that has everyone asking how to make it. Look no further than one of these easy cocktail recipes from Beauty & Essex, a destination for stylish drinks in New York City.

Sunny Anderson's Super Bowl Recipes

Erica Sagon — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:44:00 -0800

Sunny Anderson, host of the Food Network show, “Cooking for Real,” doesn’t want to talk about the Super Bowl. “The Jets aren’t going, so I don’t want to discuss it,” the New Yorker says.

5 New food products we wish we'd thought of

Erica Sagon — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:22:00 -0800

Smart, clever, and tasty to boot, here’s a look at five new things to eat that have us talking. We spotted them among thousands of items making their debut this week at the Fancy Food Show, a specialty food trade show, in San Francisco. We just wish we’d thought of them ourselves.

Iron Chef Cat Cora launches Greek oils

Erica Sagon — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:48:00 -0800

Following in the footsteps of other Food Network stars with food labels, Iron Chef Cat Cora has launched a line of Greek olive oils, barrel-aged vinegar, tapenades, and more.

New gluten-free foods for 2011

Erica Sagon — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:30:00 -0800

Gluten-free is the buzz phrase this week at the Fancy Food Show, a trade show that is the food industry’s equivalent of fashion week. It’s where new brands and products make their debut, and attendees get a quick snapshot of upcoming food trends.

Wild chocolate trends for 2011

Erica Sagon — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:05:00 -0800

Wild chocolate trends are showing up at this year's Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Just when we thought there was no steam left in the red velvet craze, The Republic of Tea rocks our world by unveiling a calorie-free red velvet chocolate tea.

Barefoot Contessa debuts new at-home mixes

Erica Sagon — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0800

There are four new ways to channel the Barefoot Contessa at home. Ina Garten was on hand to talk to SheKnows about the debut of her new baking mixes including Sour Cream Streusel Muffins, Outrageous Brownie Cookie, Old-Fashioned Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Red Velvet Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Q & A with Anne Burrell

Erica Sagon — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:21:00 -0800

It looks bad, it smells bad—Chef and TV food personality, Anne Burrell, must take a bite—it tastes bad, too. Repeat.

Tips for better Thanksgiving dishes

Erica Sagon — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:29:00 -0800

Some dishes that appear on the Thanksgiving table every year are considered a tradition. Others that you make year after year mean something else: You're in a rut. By tweaking an ingredient or two, though, you can put your dish back on top. We asked cooking pros to share their tips for making better Thanksgiving dishes.

Celebrity chefs share their best Thanksgiving menus

Erica Sagon — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:53:00 -0800

What do people who cook for a living make on Thanksgiving? We were curious too, so we asked four cooking pros to share their ideal Thanksgiving menus and recipes. Even for chefs, Thanksgiving isn't the time for exotic ingredients or hard-to-pronounce dishes – they like comfort food like anyone else. But their styles of preparation are something to admire, and easy enough for all of us to try in our own kitchens.

How to read turkey labels

Erica Sagon — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:12:00 -0800

During the next couple of weeks, we’ll be heading to the store to pick out the perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinner—the turkey. What seems like a pretty straightforward task can become overwhelming when you begin comparing labels on the birds: natural vs. organic or fresh vs. frozen.