What’s Wrong with the Radish?
Something’s wrong with the humble radish. When I was a kid I remember these funny little root vegetables burning my face off from just a single bite, but lately I’ve found they have no more kick than a...
View ArticleEven Faster Food
Blame the ailing economy if you like, but in recent years businesses have become more and more willing to experiment in order to get a leg up on the competition. Seeking to capitalize on the...
View ArticleDouble Standards for Chopped All-Stars
SPOILER WARNING: This post contains mild spoilers for ep. 1 of the new season Food Network’s Chopped All-Stars. If you’re a stickler for spoilers, leave the kitchen now. If you’re a fan of Food...
View ArticlePoached Perfection
If you follow me on Instagram or on Twitter then you probably know I enjoy cooking. I love all kinds of foods but eggs hold a special place in my heart, most especially the poached egg. For years I’ve...
View ArticleThere’s a New Chick-en Town
Next week, the nation’s largest chicken chain (by sales), Chick-Fil-A, will launch a new grilled chicken recipe that it spent seven years and more than $50 million dollars developing. The new recipe is...
View ArticleHow to Make Spiral Cut Hot Dogs
As recipes go this is about as simple as it gets so it’s not really about the ingredients so much as the technique. Why spiral cut your hot dogs prior to grilling them? When spiral cut, the hot dog...
View ArticleGuest Judging Food Network’s ‘Cake Wars’ Was a Sweet Treat
Pictured L to R: Myself, Cake Wars regular judges Ron Ben-Israel and Waylynn Lucas with host Jonathan Bennett In my career as an icon artist I’ve had the privilege of working on tons of great...
View ArticleMy New Favorite Thing: Birds Eye Cauliflower Tots
I’ve eaten quite a few tater tots in my day. I just love them which is why I’m so excited something new and better has finally come along. Imagine the best tater tot you ever had and then imagine it...
View ArticleGed’s Pot Roast
If you are looking for the ultimate comfort food nothing beats good pot roast. I’ve tried many recipes over the years but always came back to my own version of the culinary favorite. Someone recently...
View ArticleBacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Summer is great for grilling! There are a few recipes I return to again and again and these bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are one of my favorites. They’re easy, delicious and a great starter at...
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