Enter to win tickets to Celebrity Chef Tour at The Palisades Restaurant!
I’ve given away some great prizes on this blog, but this might be the most exciting opportunity ever. Shaena Muldoon, owner of The Palisades Restaurant, has generously offered us two tickets to the Celebrity Chef Tour dinner at the restaurant later this month.
This dinner will feature the handiwork of five extremely talented chefs, including past contestants on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” Esquire magazine’s 2009 “Chef of the Year” and Roanoke’s own Aaron Deal, who was a semi-finalist for a prestigious James Beard Award in 2009. To see the entire lineup and read more about the dinner, please click here.
The celebrity chefs will be cooking at The Palisades for two nights in a row, Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31. This contest prize is for tickets to the event on Saturday, March 31. Tickets cost $140 per person, so this is a prize valued at close to $300. They will be will-call, so Shaena will have the winners’ names and you won’t have to worry about getting them through the mail. The tickets are transferable, so if you win but cannot go you can send friends or family in your place.
To enter to win, you MUST:
1. Read all of these rules, please.
2. Leave your comment on THIS blog entry.
3. In your comment, tell me who is your favorite celebrity chef and why. It certainly does not have to be one of the chefs who will be cooking at the dinner; in fact, you will not be awarded any brownie points if you name one of them because the winner will be selected at random.
4. Your comment must also include your favorite recipe from your favorite celebrity chef. You don’t have to type out the entire recipe in your comment if you can provide a link instead or email it to me at lindsey.nair@roanoke.com before the deadline.
5. Leave your comment by NOON on Friday, March 23. The winner will be announced on Monday, March 26.
6. Employees, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, and representatives of Times-World, or their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, agents, representatives and promotional agencies, and their immediate family members (defined as parents, spouse, children, siblings, grandparents or grandchildren) and/or any person with whom they are domiciled are not eligible, and people who meet this definition cannot enter the contest.
Good luck, everyone! And thank you so much, Shaena, for giving readers this wonderful opportunity!
March 12, 2012 - 10:16 AM
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Bobby Flay is my favorite…for a variety of reasons.
1. Even with all of his success, still seems genuine.
2. The grill is his go to tool…I’ve learned a lot from his recipes/techniques.
3. First to admit he still has a lot to learn.
4. Loves to make a crazy cocktail!
And my favorite recipe…a drink recipe that is awesome for summer
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/watermelon-tequila-cocktails
It would be amazing to win these tix. Thanks for the opportunity. One of my fav celebrity chefs is Jennifer Carroll from season 6 of Top Chef. Here’s a great recipe from Jenn. http://www.bravotv.com/foodies/recipes/steamed-mussels-yukon-gold-and-blue-potatoes-with-lemongrass-potato-sauce
One of my favorite celebrity chef’s is Alton Brown. I love that he shows simple ways to do things that anyone can do.
One of my favorite recipes was a cheesecake recipe. He uses a water bath to keep the cheesecake from falling. I always had issues with that until seeing him do this.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/sour-cream-cheesecake-recipe/index.html
Wow! What an exciting contest. Lindsey, I’m a huge fan of your column but a first time commenter! I couldn’t resist this opportunity. I would have to say that my favorite celebrity chef is Jamie Oliver. I find his commitment to reforming food served to children in schools very admirable and important. Also, as a student who is strapped for time and money his 30 minute meals recipes are great for my time constraints and many of them are budget friendly as well. One of my favorite recipes of Oliver’s that I recently made for the first was “mini shell pasta with a creamy smoked bacon and pea sauce.” (http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pasta-recipes/mini-shell-pasta-with-a-creamy-smoked-ba) It was simple and delicious and I already had all the ingredients! (Besides creme fraiche, which I substituted with sour cream). Thank you for considering my entry and I hope to hear from you soon.
Guy Fieri is my favorite celebrity chef.
The reason being is that he is so down to earth and so funny. His food is good and easy to fix. It all has a memory to it. My favorite all time Guy recipe is
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cajun-chicken-alfredo-recipe/index.html
For me, it will always be Julia Child, and her Beouf Bourgnignon.
http://cooking.knopfdoubleday.com/2009/07/13/julia-childs-boeuf-bourguignon-recipe/
My favorite celebrity chef is Emeril Lagasse. I really love Emeril for bringing me back to cooking after not doing it for years. And for teaching me so many great techniques, and about foods I’ve never tried. His love for all things food, shines through in everything he does. I had the please to visit his restaurant in Atlanta, and it was everything I’ve dreamed of and more. My favorite recipe of his has to be Crawfish & Sausage Jambalaya http://www.emerils.com/recipe/3094/Crawfish-and-Sausage-Jambalaya
Although it is hard to choose just one, I would say that my favorite celebrity chef would be Rick Bayless. Rick’s approach to Latin and Southwestern foods is refreshing, as he recreates foods as they would be found in homes of their respective regions, not Americanized versions of the dishes.
One of my favorite of Rick’s recipes is “Herb Green Ceviche”…
http://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/view?recipeID=210
It would be fantastic to win these tickets!! I am a huge fan of various celeb chefs and have been since the pre-Food Channel days, when Justin Wilson brought his Louisiana cuisine to the PBS watchers each week.
Thanks to Shaena, as well as to Lindsey for this kind offer!!
I really like Guy Fieri. He seems very down to earth and someone you would like to hang out with.
Here is one of his recipes
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-romaine-with-blue-cheese-bacon-vinaigrette-recipe/index.html
Thanks for the chance to win these great tickets!
Before getting married I never was a “foodie”, but after being married for over a year that has all changed. My wife is an excellent cook and has turned me on to shows aired on Food Network (i.e. Chopped, Worst Cooks in America [me], etc.). Over time, I’ve grown to like chefs like Bobby Flay, Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, Aaron Sanchez and many others. However, the one chef that stands out, for me, is Anne Burrell. The attached recipe, albeit small/simple, reminds me of my first time cooking for my wife. Remember folks, having never been a “foodie” made preparing dinner for my wife, the excellent cook, for the first time, quite the daunting task. Anne made my experience fun and showed that cooking doesn’t have to be intimidating.
As a side note, brussels sprouts weren’t the only item on the menu!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-bacon-recipe/index.html
One of my favorite celebrity chefs of the moment (I have so many!) is Richard Blais, from Top Chef. He is so innovative and was so much fun to watch on TC. I am amazed by molecular gastronomy and would LOVE to eat something that he has made. I mean, how neat is this recipe??: http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/recipeblaispudding.htm One of my dreams is to eat at his restaurant, Flip Burger, in Atlanta one day.
I am DYING to go to this series and have read, with envy, about it for the past couple of years. I’m not above begging for these tickets.
Ina Garten because she creates mouth-watering recipes that even a home chef wannabe like me can follow and make absolutely delicious foods everytime.
My favorite recipe of hers (I’ve made several times) is her Roasted Brussel Sprouts. I normally do not eat brussel sprouts so this is another testament to her craft.
Lisa Lillien (the “Hungry Girl” author) because she always has great, simple and usually relatively low-calorie ideas for desserts and entertaining foods. I use one of her cookbooks ALL the time but one of my favorites is called “Kickin Chicken Pot Pie”. Usually loaded with calories, this is the scaled-back version so that you can enjoy the essential flavors of pot pie without all the fat and sodium. Yay Lisa!
Hi Lindsey! My very favorite chef is Joy Wilson of Joy the Baker. Her shrimp & grits are killer and she’s just adorable and currently on tour for her new cookbook. Of course, she’s also a baker & blogger, like me. I’ve emailed the above recipe to you and the bacon-y, lemon-y shrimp and the cheese grits are well worth the little bit of effort.
I have too many favorites and recipes to choose from. Since technically Rachael Ray isn’t a chef, I will skip her but her Double Dumpling Soup is FANTASTIC! http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/rachael-ray-30-minute-meals/double-chicken-dumpling-stoup
To go with a real chef, my latest infatuation is with Chef Michael Symon. I have made this recipe twice since I saw it on The Chew. He has such a great personality and a love for pork! Plus his laugh is infectious. http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/Jambalaya-Michael-Symon?cid=facebook_chewmichaeljambalaya
I would love love love tickets so I hope my random number comes up!
My favorite celebrity chef is Tyler Florence. I liked him on Food 911 and his tricks at teach those who can’t cook some simple and yummy dishes. My favorite dish is Drop-Dead Lasagna and here is the recipe link:
http://www.tylerflorence.com/?p=852
This old-school traditional meat lasagna that would make the Godfather proud.
Laura Theodore of the PBS Show Jazzy Vegetarian is my favorite right now: http://jazzyvegetarian.com/
I started eating a mostly vegan diet and appreciate her easy-to-follow recipes.
Whoever wins should come back to dine at the Palisades from their regular menu. It’s my favorite restaurant.
Alton Brown. Self-made man and creator of the best show to ever appear on Food Network “Good Eats”
Out of the countless recipes for chocolate chip cookies, his is the best. His intruction are a little more complicated than most and the dry ingredients are measured by weight rather than volume. Closer attention to process and more accurate measurements make all the difference.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/the-chewy-recipe/index.html
This sounds amazing! My favorite celebrity chef would be Mark Bittman – he is really a cook! He used to write for the NYTimes until Jan. 2011 and he is a prolific author – He’s known as the minimalist. I love him because he talks to home cooks – my favorite and most used recipe of his is for tomato sauce – this was the first recipe that opened up the world of home-made food for me. Why bother with jarred pasta sauce again?
Cooking Fast Tomato Sauce, with or without Pasta from Mark Bittman’s #HTCE app http://bit.ly/htcephns
My favorite celbrity chef is Thomas Keller of The French Laundry and Bouchon. Chef Keller is legendary for the exquisite care with which he crafts his dishes which are models of simplicity, purity, and even whimsy. I’ve never had the privilege of eating his food but I would strongly consider selling my sister into slavery if that were the price of his chef’s tasting dinner.
From his bistro-style restaurant, Bouchon, he has a sublime Macaroni and cheese which calls for a Mornay Sauce
Thomas Keller’s Macaroni Gratin (Grati de Macaroni)
Serves 4
Thomas Keller, “A standard dish in bistros, not to mention an American favorite – macaroni and cheese. This version is tossed with a Mornay sauce seasoned with nutmeg, sprinkled with thyme and bread crumbs, and baked until bubbling and crispy on top.”
Mornay Sauce Recipe
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2/3 cup diced Spanish onion
Kosher salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 2/3 cup milk
1 1 /3 cup heavy cream or as needed
1 bay leaf
4 black peppercorns
4 whole cloves
Freshly ground nutmeg
Freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup grated Comte or Emmentaler cheese
Method
Melt the butter in a large heavy saucepan set on a diffuser over medium heat.
Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
Sprinkle in the flour and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly so that the roux doesn’t burn or color.
Whisking constantly, add the milk and cream and whisk until fully incorporated.
Bring to a simmer, whisking, then add the bay leaf, peppercorns, and cloves.
Move the pan to one side of the diffuser, away from direct heat to avoid scorching, and bring back to a gentle simmer. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, reaching into the corners of the pan, for about 30 minutes. (If the sauce does begin to scorch, pour it into a clean pan – don’t scrape the bottom of the pan – and continue).
Remove the sauce from the heat and season to taste with salt, a grating of nutmeg, and a pinch of white pepper.
Strain the sauce, add the cheese, and whisk to melt.
Use immediately, or place in a storage container, press a piece of plastic wrap against the surface to keep a skin from forming, and refrigerate for up to a week.
If the sauce is too thick after refrigeration, it can be thinned with a little heavy cream.
Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
8 ounces small elbow macaroni
3 cups Mornay sauce
Heavy cream (if needed)
1 cup sauteed wild mushroom or 1/2 cup julienned Bayonne ham (optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
Fresh grated nutmeg
2 to 3 tsp minced thyme
1/2 cup grated Comte or Emmentaler chesse
2 to 3 tbsp panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or dried bread crumbs
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender; drain, rinse under cold water, and drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, put a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400F.
Warm the Mornay sauce in a large saucepan over low heat. If the sauce has been refrigerated and seems too thick, thin it with a little additional heavy cream. Remove from the heat and add the macaroni and mushrooms or ham, if using Mix well and season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
(The mixture may look loose, but the macaroni will continue to absorb sauce and it will thicken as it bakes.)
Pour into an 8-cup gratin dish, such as a 9-by-15-inch oval, or into individual gratin or baking dishes. Sprinkle the top with the thyme, cheese, and bread crumbs.
Place the gratin dish(es) on a baking sheet in order to catch any sauce that may bubble over, then place in the oven. Turn the heat down to 375F and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and bubbling around the edges. If the gratin has not browned, turn on the broiler to brown the top.
One of my many favorites is Alton Brown, because he can simplify and make accessible even daunting culinary feats. I offered this past year to take over roasting the Thanksgiving turkey from my grandparents, who, after 50 years of hosting Thanksgiving, were delighted to have a break. I think they were a little nervous about letting the 25 year old grand daughter roast the turkey, but thanks to Alton’s fabulous turkey recipe (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-roast-turkey-recipe/index.html), it turned out wonderfully.
Ree Drummond is my favorite I love how she has a big family like mine and makes affordable recipes that fits into my families budget and are tasty.
who is your favorite celebrity chef: Gordon Ramsay
why: He advocates quality over quantity. And because he’s hot.
favorite recipe: Gordon Ramsay’s New Potato Crab Salad Recipe http://gordonramsaysrecipes.com/topics/crab/
My favorite celebrity chef is Rachel Ray. Many of her recipes are quick and easy, which is something we all need. But she also has recipes for special occasions when a simple meal just isn’t what you want. You can find the recipe I made for our last wedding anniversary here:
http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=1764
It was superb and absolutely perfect for a memorable celebration.
My favorite is Nigella Lawson. I love that she constantly tastes while she cooks, eats directly from the fridge
and thoroughly seems to enjoy cooking for others.
Here’s one of our household favorites: Sicilian Vinegar Chicken from her Forever Summer book – http://cookingandthecity.blogspot.com/2008/02/igellas-sicilian-vinegar-chicken.html
Great giveaway, thanks!
I absolutely love to cook!!!!! Rachael Ray is on of my favorites bc her food is quick and easy. I work full time and come home to cook so it is nice to know I can good a meal in 30 min or less. Her food is also great bc you can make it your own by exchanging ingredients with something else that you have in the fridge or if you want to make it low cal. I love her Turkey Chili recipe is really good and healthy here is the link for you to try it!! http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/fast-recipes/turkey-chili-2
Thank for offering this amazing opportunity for us!
My favorite chef is my fiancée for never being afraid to try something new and interesting even if it turns out horrible. In the event it does come out not so good I just smile, finish my plate and tell her it came out fantastic for fear of crushing her angelic heart.
My favorite celebrity chef is Jamie Oliver. I love that he supports improving the school lunch program in public schools, and that he promotes educating our children about healthy (and delicious) food choices.
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pasta-recipes/chicken-mushroom-pasta-bake-spaghett
My favorite chef is Kevin Gillespie. During his season on Top Chef, my wife and I flew to Atlanta for dinner at the Woodfire Grill for our anniversary. Kevin is all about slow cooking. Here’s a favorite: brunswick stew:
http://www.designsponge.com/2010/07/in-the-kitchen-with-kevin-gillespies-brunswick-stew.html
I love Alton Brown and his scientific approach to cooking. His baked macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe/index.html
My favorite is Paula Deen, wonderful southern cooking.
It is tough to beat the Drunken Chicken. http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/drunken-chicken
Bethenny Frankel is the chef who has changed my life. Her ideas, her lifestyle, her drive and ambition – all have turned her into a household name, and turned me into a SkinnyGirl believer. Her simple recipes using natural ingredients are a staple in my home. Her breakfast frittata – with five ingredients – is amazing and a regular for all three meals in my home. http://www.bethenny.com/2010/05/13/%e2%80%a8easy-impressive-frittata
I would love the opportunity to be a part of this show and give my husband and I much needed time to ourselves without the children for ONE night, even if its only a couple of hours. I have been a HUGE fan of Rachael Ray. I love watching her create such signature dishes. I like that she is a woman in the kitchen that can offer a variety of foods for different types of people. My families favorite dish is the Chicken Parm Pizza.
http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=131
My favorite is Grant Achatz. I really admire his drive and creativity.
Most of his recipes are beyond my ability (at least for now), but I do enjoy this recipe from a Food and Wine article.
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grants-mac-and-cheese
The scenery along the drive is wonderful and the food is something you do not want to miss.
I forgot my recipe. I like the food Network and Rachael Ray
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paulas-home-cooking/shrimp-po-bubbas-recipe/index.html
My favorite celebrity chef is Giada De Laurentiis. I have a strong passion for italian cooking, partially because it seems to pair so well with wines. I find Giada’s recipes very easy to follow that even a novice like me can fake a gourmet dinner, and well, she’s not difficult to look at either. One of my fave recipes is her pork chops stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach paired with a nice Gewurztraminer.
Paula Dean! Diabetes with a side of gravy!
My favorite recipe is her brown butter or maybe the deep fried butter
My favorite celebrity chef is Ina Garten. All her recipes are approachable and fairly easy to make. They are simplistic without being cheap. My personal favorite is the Roasted Vegetable Soup. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-vegetable-soup-recipe2/index.html
Jamie Oliver is my favorite celebrity chef. I love the way he interacts with and talks about food. I love that he is trying to help our children through his Food Revolution! Here is one of my favorite recipes:
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/citrus-seared-tuna-with-crispy-noodles-h
My favorite celebrity chef is
Julia Child. She introduced me to French cooking and was not afraid to make mistakes on TV. I love her french onion soup http://juliachildsrecipes.com/soup/julia-childs-french-onion-soup/
easy to make, economical, and consummately French
Emeril Lagasse is my favorite celebrity chef because he is entertaining, smart, and funny, and his recipes are so yummy. One of my favorite recipes is smoked salmon in cucumber cups. You can find it here:
http://www.emerils.com/recipe/8255/Smoked-Salmon-Spread-in-Cucumber-Cups
My favorite celebrity chef is Carla Hall, a chef who I believe, if she lived in the NRV, would fit right in on the line at the Pallisades.
I used to live in the Washington, DC area where Ms. Hall works, a place where inflated egos and wannabes are in no short supply. Ms. Hall, however, is the real deal. Not only can she cook up inventive fare as well as anyone in the business, she does so without pretense, and she’s a completely approachable person, always willing to chat with a fan or answer a question.
I saw her once at the farmers market in Riverdale, MD. If Eggleston ever had an urban twin, it would be Riverdale, a place on the ‘wrong’ side of the city where if you don’t live there, you wouldn’t think to go there. Like Eggleston, there’s not anywhere close to buy good health food. Yet there was Carla, a bona fide celebrity, cooking yummy meals with what could be bought at the market, patiently talking with anyone who wanted to chat. She was just a person who liked to cook and wanted to share what she knew with other people who liked to cook.
I got a similar feeling the first time I walked into the Pallisades after moving to the area last year. Why can’t we have great food in places where we might not expect it?
My favorite recipe is her spicy carrot and ginger soup. (http://www.carlahall.com/2011/04/06/soup-recipes-from-the-world-health-care-congress/) A straightforward recipe that nonetheless tastes amazing, and is actually pretty healthy to boot.
The soup, like her, is classy without being snobby. A great description of the Pallisades, when you think about it.
That’s Palisades, of course!
I have so many favorites, but the one that comes to mind is Chef Robert Irvine. I love watching him Restaurant Impossible and The Worst Cooks in America. He seems like a down to earth guy and someone who tells it like it. One of my favorite recipes is:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robert-irvine/garden-salad-with-apple-cider-vinaigrette-recipe/index.html
What a fun contest! Thank you so much! My favorite celebrity chef has always been Alton Brown. I adore Good Eats- he has a way of mixing history, science and culinary tricks to make for a very entertaining show with a lot of interesting education built in!
Here are Alton Brown’s Buffalo Wings! One of my all-time favorites!
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http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/alton-browns-buffalo-wings-recipe/index.html
Definitely Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman! Her cinnamon rolls are to die for.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/cinammon_rolls_/
My favorite celebrity chef has to be Ree Drummond. Her website is so amazing. She’s so funny when describing her adventures in cooking, and isn’t afraid to admit mistakes. She seems very down-to-earth, and I’ve yet to try a recipe of hers that’s isn’t absolutely delicious.
Someone already mentioned her cinnamon rolls (which are incredible!), so I’ll go with my other favorite, her White Chicken Enchiladas: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/11/white-chicken-enchiladas/
Favorite celebrity chef is Paula Deen. Even though most of her recipes are very fattening (she does love butter!), I still pull out her recipes to use for special occasions. Favorite is “Shore is Good Dip”.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/shore-is-good-seafood-dip-recipe/index.html
Thank you for the chance to win this fantastic prize!
This is such a great contest! My absolute favorite celebrity chef is Julia child, mostly because her life and attitude are so inspirational and I absolutely love her outlook on life. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find many of her recipes online in their original form so I’m going with another favorite: Giada DeLaurentis.
I love Giada’s quick and sensible meals, and my husband adores Italian food so I use her recipes a LOT. Here’s a great one:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/chicken-florentine-style-recipe/index.html
By the way, the Palisades is one of the best restaurants around. If you haven’t been yet, you should go!
Wow!!! Without a doubt, my favorite chef is Kevin Gillespie. Kevin is a Southern boy through and through and his love and kindness come through in his pork belly. Never in my life could I imagine something tasting so good. Ironically, Kevin was on the same series of Top Chef as was Jennifer and Mike. My husband and I were so happy for Kevin (despite losing) that he surprised me with a 10 year anniversary trip to Atlanta to eat at Kevin’s Woodfire Grill. It was magical. If you can be a foodie on a budget, then that’s me. Everyday I say that I wish I could just cook one “Top Chef” or “Gourmet” or “Fine Dining” meal. So, to be in this close proximity with these amazing chefs would be a chance of a lifetime. So proud of the Palisades and the exposure is getting. I would even wash dishes!
My favorite “celebrity” chef is my son-in-law Sam Henderson. He may not be a star on TV, but he is a star to his family. Check out his blog (everybody) http://www.todaysnest.com. Of all the recipes he has posted – all of which are yummy – my favorite is his mac and cheese. Thanks and I hope I win.
Alton Brown is my favorite b/c of how he explains the chemistry of the recipes. I’d say any of his grill recipes are worth mentioning, and here is one of them:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/grilled-pork-tenderloin-recipe/index.html
My favorite chef is Stephanie Izard. Her restaurant, Girl & the Goat, in Chicago was amazing. She is the only woman to win Top Chef and she is an inspiration! Here is a link to a delicious pork tenderloin with potato salad.
http://www.bravotv.com/foodies/recipes/grilled-pork-tenderloin
My favorite celebrity chef is Giada De Laurentis. I love her recipes as she keeps them simple and food as close as possible to its natural state. One of my fave recipes from her is this white bean dip http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/white-bean-dip-with-pita-chips-recipe/index.html and home baked pita chips. I make it all the time, it is a go to appetizer in our house. Creamy, earthy flavors but low fat and everyone loves it including our children. The baked pitas go so well and I always buy whoLe wheat pitas to make up.
CHRISTINE
Guy Fieri is definitely my favorite because his recipes are great and he’s fun to watch. Here’s his recipe for cajun chicken alfredo that my wife and I make when the guys come over. It’s always a huge hit.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cajun-chicken-alfredo-recipe/index.html
I have to pick the Jazzy Vegetarian, and a recipe I can’t wait to try is her Broccoli Rabe recipe here
http://www.jazzyvegetarian.com/products-group-70.html
Despite her latest battles and detractors, my favorite celebrity chef is still Paula Deen. She cooks the foods that I grew up enjoying in Southwest Virginia, and it’s so comforting to me just to watch her show. She is so friendly and warm on her show that it’s hard not to feel happy when watching her cook. And who doesn’t appreciate a great Southern drawl? I also appreciate Paula’s humble beginnings and the fact that she strived for a better life for her family.
One of my favorite Paula Deen recipes is the following Pot Roast recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pot-roast-recipe2/index.html. It is perfectly wonderful, and it also provides a great excuse to open a bottle of red wine (as the recipe calls for a bit).
I would love to be able to watch a Top Chef unrehearsed and unedited. To see what it is really like in the kitchen with them. My favorite Celebrity Chef is Guy Fieri from Food Network. Guy’s recipes are easy to follow and cook friendly. His shows are not only entertaining but they provide great cooking knowledge. My favorite y Guy is Mojito Chicken.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/mojito-chicken-recipe2/index.html
My favorite celebrity chef is Martha Stewart. She has risen above her circumstances like her fabulous, simple herbed buttermilk bisquits!
She loves her pets and encourages family unity through meals.
Her favorite quote is “When you’re through changing you’re through.”
I will e-mail this fabulous recipe to share.
IT’S A GOOD THING!!!!
Robin Roth
rroth1313@yahoo.com
My favorite celebrity chef is Anthony Bourdain. I don’t know how good he is, but he’s certainly entertaining and opinionated!
Please remember that if you do not include why you like your chef and a favorite recipe with your comment, you are not eligible to win. It’s cool if you add a link OR mention it and then send it to me separately at lindsey.nair@roanoke.com. Thanks for all of the entries so far. Keep ‘em coming!
One of my favorite celebrity chefs is Paula Deen. Her recipes contain ingredients that I have heard of and that I can find around here. She has received a lot of bad press about her way of cooking but you can make a lighter version if you want. One of my favorite recipes is her old-fashioned meatloaf – which is usually not something I like, but I love this recipe.
http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/old_fashioned_meat_loaf_aka_basic_meatloaf/
I am huge fan of Food Network and many of their shows. I love to cook and I am always looking to learn something new. A better or healthier way to prepare certain dishes. I guess my favorite chef would be Mile Chocolate Banana Pudding http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/milk-chocolate-banana-pudding-recipe/index.html
I enjoy watching Bobby Flay because he prepares all kinds of dishes some very complex with a long list of ingredients, or something very simple with just a few ingredients.
Kevin Gillespie is my hometown celeb chef fave–I’ve loved eating his cuisine for years and when he competed on Top Chef a few years back it was great to see fresh ingredients used in atypical ways. The vegetarian challenge on that season was a great one–he really proved that with technique and great ingredients (kale, mushrooms, etc.) you can make a hearty and elevated vegetarian dish. Here’s a link to his Creamless Creamed Corn with Mushrooms & Lemon–http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/creamless-creamed-corn-with-mushrooms-and-lemon
It’s all about fresh ingredients & the result is incredible–definitely a good use of Roanoke area produce!
Hi Lindsey,
First of all, love your column and always look forward to it!
My favorite celebrity chef is Nigella Lawson from the Cooking Channel. She seems to put a different twist on classic recipes like hummus.(I emailed you her recipe called Nigella’s Globetrotting Badenjam Dip. The combination of roasted eggplant, yogurt and pine nuts make a divine dip. ) She is a British best-selling author of Nigella Express: Good Food Fast, Feast: Food to Celebrate Life, Forever Summer, Nigella Bites, How to Be a Domestic Goddess and How to Eat. I love it when she goes to the fridge late at night for a “midnight Snack”, something we all do !! Thanks for sponsoring the contest, as The Palisades has been a great introduction to me since I moved here from Raleigh, NC two years ago.
Giada de laurentiis, and my favorite recipe of hers is from several years ago but has become a regular one for special occasions with my family.
Butternut Squash Lasagna – perfect for fall gatherings.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/butternut-squash-lasagna-recipe/index.html
it’s a tie between alton brown and ina garten, but i’ve made more recipes from ina, including my favorite – her guacamole salad.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/guacamole-salad-recipe/index.html
it’s SO easy and delicious – the perfect summer side dish!
Patrick O’Connell of the Inn at Little Washington has to be my favorite chef – he is truly the Pope of American Cuisine and his accomplishments at the Inn his advocacy and involvement with Relais & Chateau as well as his occasional TV appearances are a testimonial to his life work. Seeing him in person in his kitchen is beyond compare.
My favorite recipe (for home) from him is “Scalopine of Chicken with Grapefruit and Pink Peppercorns” from his book Refined American Cuisine (page 159). While the link for this is not online (and I’m not too sure on copyright), it is readily available and the Roanoke Libraries have a copy available as well.
My favorite celebrity chef is Mario Batali. He is always informative about the region his recipes come from and engaging his audience with detailed demonstrations of the food he is making. Mario’s recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana is the best! You can find this recipe on http://www.foodnetwork.com
Ammending my comment to add my “why”; my favorite celeb chef is Mario Batali. He explains in detail foods from all regions of Italy in a simple, pleasing way that encourages home cooks to try complicated (or not) dishes or new ingredients. I like making some of his more complicated items but one of my favorites is a simple dish of eggs baked in tomato sauce.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/uova-in-brodetto-eggs-in-tomato-sauce-recipe/index.html
Lindsey – Please don’t enter me into the drawing, my wife and I are already going – we live less than two miles from the Palisades and help out there occassionaly. The place is beyond great and the chef’s tour will be phenomenal. We’ll be blogging about it the next day!
My current favorite celebrity chef is Nadia G. She is hysterical, in your face and her recipes are actually on point, especially when compared to other C.C’s. Her beef and vegetable stew is easy, comforting and great. http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/beef-and-roasted-vegetable-stew-recipe/index.html
My favorite celebrity chef is Jamie Oliver because of his advocacy of eating real food made with real (i.e., non-processed ingredients) and his tireless efforts to overhaul a food system prevalent in the U.S. that is the root of today’s obesity/overweight epidemic. His recipes are simple but taste extraordinary. One of my favorites is his roasted chicken; nothing says comfort and simplicity quite like it! http://www.jamieoliver.com/us/recipes/chicken-recipes/roast-chicken-with-lemon-rosemary-ro_1
I love Alton Brown! His Thanksgiving Turkey brine is the easiest and the best. It is so flavorable! I have used it every year for about 6 years. I am also in love with Jim Lahey but I’m not sure if he is considered a “celebrity chef”.
My favorite celebrity chef is Rachael Ray because she is always upbeat on her show and has a lot of quick and simple recipe options. Her show is so fun to watch and I’ve picked up some good tips. I really enjoy Pad Thai and listed Rachael’s Pad Thai recipe below because it is simple to make and tastes great.
Recipe: Pad Thai with Chicken & Shrip
http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=178
Fav. Chef: Alton Brown
Why? He explains the science of the food and is entertaining……fascinating!
Fav. Recipe: Fromage Fort ie. Cheese Spread
Why: It’s cheese, duh. It uses your leftovers so it’s different every time and did I mention it’s cheese? I love cheese. Yummmm. Yes, I am seeking help for my problem.
Tickets would be great so I could treat my spectacular wife. It would be nice for someone to cook for her a quality meal as fine as she cooks (I sure can’t). Anyway, I’m hungry now…think I’ll eat some cheese!
Link for cheese: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/fromage-fort-recipe/index.html
Ina Garten is my favorite celebrity chef. Her recipes range from easy to difficult, so they always keep my interest. And of course, they’re always delicious! She also introduced me to roasting vegetables, and now, that’s just about the only way I’ll eat them. So yummy!
One of the first, and best, of her recipes that I’ve made was her blueberry crumb cake. In fact, I think I’ll make it this weekend!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/blueberry-crumb-cake-recipe/index.html
It is so hard to pick just ONE celebrity chef as there are so many to choose from! Despite his amazing competitors, Richard Blais has always been one of my favorite to watch. I love how he can take a classic and elevate it to the next level or reinvent it using some of his molecular skills. No matter what he is cooking, he pulls you in by the love and care he treats each ingredient with. I am by no means a chef and I do not have the skills or training to pull off some of his dishes, however, he inspires me to take an ordinary dish and make it new. The below is just an example of how he can kick up a burger to the next level with new ingredients that anyone at home can do.
http://www.kitchendaily.com/2011/05/27/creative-burger-condiments-from-top-chef-richard-blais/
One of my Favorites is Jose Andres. He is one of my faves because of his restaurants Jaleo and Cafe Atlantic in Washington DC.
One of my favorites of his recipes is the Bacon wrapped dates served at Jaleo. See link – http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/bestbites/recipe-sleuth/recipe-sleuth-jaleos-bacon-wrapped-dates.php