Celebrity Chefs

Chef Rocco DiSpirito dishes on food and summer

Sarah Brooks — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:30:00 -0700

Rocco DiSpirito recently joined with Triscuit to launch their new Brown Rice Triscuit and is hoping to change people’s perception of healthy food. For SheKnows readers only, he's sharing recipes, providing tips on healthy cooking and more!

Cookbook review: Chloe's Vegan Desserts by Chloe Coscarelli

Patricia Conte — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these fab vegan recipes for cakes, doughnuts, gelato and much more. Everyone will find a favorite!

Top Chef alum Fabio Viviani talks new ventures

Heather Barnett — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:30:00 -0700

You may remember Fabio Viviani from the fifth season of Bravo's Top Chef. We sat down with the charming Italian chef and got the scoop on his new restaurant, his partnership with Quaker for women's heart health and his love for Texas barbecue.

Top 7 Irish chefs you should know

Heather Barnett — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:30:00 -0700

If you think Irish food is all corned beef and hash, think again. These Irish chefs are serving up some of the best food in Europe.

Cookbook review: Nigellissima by Nigella Lawson

Patricia Conte — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:45:00 -0800

It's easy to make traditional, Italian-inspired dishes. In her new cookbook, Nigella Lawson explains how and gives each of these recipes a personal touch.

Bobby Deen dishes on his new cookbook

Patricia Conte — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800

Bobby Deen talks with SheKnows about his new cookbook, From Mamma's Table to Mine: Everybody’s Comfort Foods at 350 Calories or Less.

Nigella Lawson dishes on The Taste

Karen Miner — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:45:00 -0800

The Taste is all about one delicious spoonful and even Nigella Lawson says she wouldn't want to face these judges. Hear what else she has to say while dishing on ABC’s new cooking competition.

Ted Allen, host of Chopped, cuts through the stress of holiday entertaining

Patricia Conte — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:15:00 -0800

What do you get when you bring together some of the finest chefs, both as competitors and judges, several baskets of food with seemingly strange combinations and a James Beard award-winning host and journalist who is also a food and wine connoisseur? That would be Food Network’s cooking competition show, Chopped.

Spike Mendelsohn's unique holiday recipes

Karen Miner — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:15:00 -0800

Celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn talks cooking, holidays, life after Top Chef and more. Find out what he’s been up to since becoming a fan favorite.

Bobby Flay's healthy recipes featuring Greek yogurt

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:15:00 -0700

Greek yogurt isn't just for breakfast anymore. Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay is on a mission to show home cooks that this healthy yet rich and creamy dairy product can be a key ingredient in any meal of the day. Flay has partnered with Fage Total Greek Yogurt -- because it tastes good and is only made with natural ingredients -- and shows us how Greek yogurt can be incorporated into appetizers, entrees and desserts with a few of his favorite healthy recipes.

Bobby Flay's tips for using Greek yogurt

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Greek yogurt is wildly popular because of its thick creaminess, rich flavor, high protein and delicious versatility in the kitchen. We're certainly hooked! One of our favorite celebrity chefs, Bobby Flay, loves Greek yogurt so much, he dives his spoon into it daily and even uses it in his critically-acclaimed restaurants. The award-winning cookbook author and television personality has taken a particular liking to FAGE Total Greek Yogurt and wants to spread the word on how this dairy superfood can be used as an integral ingredient in everyday meals.

Celebrate the life and food of Julia Child

Patricia Conte — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Many have been celebrating what would have been Julia Child’s 100th birthday on Aug. 15. Join the celebration for the chef who brought French cooking to so many!

Kid-friendly recipes from Jamie Deen

Karen Miner — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:15:00 -0700

Kid-friendly meals don't have to consist of just chicken nuggets and fries. Check out these kid-friendly recipes from Jamie Deen that are sure to please even the pickiest eater.

Giada De Laurentiis talks food and Food Network Star

Patricia Conte — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:30:00 -0700

SheKnows spoke with Giada De Laurentiis recently and chatted about the next Food Network Star, food and fitness. Find out more!

Cat Cora DUI arrest almost escapes the press -- almost

Sara McGinnis — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:07:00 -0700

News of Cat Cora's DUI arrest nearly escaped the attention of the press. Almost a full month after rear-ending another vehicle in Santa Barbara, the celebrity chef has something to say.

The best and worst of celebrity chef products

Erica Sagon — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:00:00 -0700

It seems like every celebrity chef has a line of pots and pans these days. But they are putting their names on so much more. Here's a look at the best and worst of celebrity chef kitchen products:

Top 10 sexiest celebrity chefs

Claire Gallam — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Although there are some die-hard foodies out there who watch cooking shows to, you know, learn how to cook, we can't say our reasons for tuning into Everyday Italian, No Reservations, Top Chef and Semi-Homemade are that innocent. In fact, our reasons for watching Anthony Bourdain, Tom Colicchio and Giada De Laurentiis have nothing to do with their ability to cook. We just watch because they are so darn sexy!

Chef Todd English Thanksgiving recipes

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:30:00 -0800

If you’re looking to really impress your holiday guests this year, plan a celebrity chef Thanksgiving menu. We turned to Chef Todd English, renowned restaurateur and author of Cooking in Everyday English, The ABCs of Great Flavor at Home , for gourmet-caliber Thanksgiving recipes that will create a memorable holiday menu.

Bake like a Cake Boss

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:05:00 -0700

Isn't it amazing how professional bakers can make the most awe-inspiring works of art with butter, sugar and some coloring? Though few of us will be master cake decorators, we can still have fun in the kitchen when the occasions for beautiful, creative cakes arise. Whether you need cake baking inspiration or you can't get enough in the way of cooking reality shows, here's our exclusive interview with Chef Dana Herbert, winner of TLC's Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker.

Paula Deen to judge HGTV's Dream Kitchen Challenge

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:30:00 -0700

Known for her Southern charm and cooking, Food Network star Paula Deen is dropping by HGTV Design Star next week to judge the Dream Kitchen Challenge. You may know her best for her many mouthwatering cookbooks and the Food Network show Paula's Home Cooking, but this Southern lady also has a knack for home design, particularly when it comes to comfortable yet stylish furnishings.

Chef Fabio Viviani: Eco-friendly cookware and recipes

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:11:00 -0700

Looking for a tasty way to go green in the kitchen? Try swapping your conventional non-stick cookware for an eco-friendly brand of cookware that is passionately recommended by a celebrity chef! Leading Italian cookware maker Bialetti recently partnered with the fan favorite Top Chef star chef Fabio Viviani to promote their new Aeternum eco-friendly pans. Here’s what chef Viviani has to say about the green cookware and a few of his favorite Italian recipes that you, too, can cook to delicious perfection.