I don't know about you guys, but after last night's season finale of The Next Food Network Star, I'm ready to make "four-step chicken" a part of my culinary repertoire, give harissa a whirl, and ban Alton Brown from coming up with titles for any and all future Food Network programs. Most importantly, though, I'm eager to check out the new series from this year's winner -- spoilers ahead, DVR users -- Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa D'Arabian. Sure, Melissa's a little manic -- and grinned like a loon throughout last night's telecast -- but her pilot presentation (the dully dubbed Kitchen Survival Guide, which, granted, was better than Cuisine Copine) was the easiest kind of sell, with an eye on helping stressed-out home cooks shave minutes (and dollars) off their menus without sacrificing flavor. The four-step chicken -- dredge and sauté; add aromatics; add liquid; finish the sauce with...
- 8/3/2009
- by Michael Slezak
- EW.com - PopWatch
This is it, foodies. Tonight we will see who gets his or her own show on The Next Food Network Star. Following the elimination of the show's supposedly most polarizing contestant Debbie Lee, two people remain, a charming stay-at-home mother of four and a trained chef.
Will this be a battle between storyline versus skill? Already, the online world is already abuzz with factions and reasons why someone should win, from Team Melissa to Team Jeffrey. There's only one way to find out. Tune in tonight 9pm on the Food Network.
Will this be a battle between storyline versus skill? Already, the online world is already abuzz with factions and reasons why someone should win, from Team Melissa to Team Jeffrey. There's only one way to find out. Tune in tonight 9pm on the Food Network.
- 8/2/2009
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
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