Food Network Obsessed

Seattle-based chef Shota Nakajima talks about how he processes achievements, like making the Food Network Hotlist, and how he tends to take things one day at a time. Shota describes how the Pacific Northwest shaped his culinary perspective and how he enjoys being in nature to forage for ingredients and clear his mind. He shares how he fell in love with the hospitality industry by holding down two jobs at just fifteen years old and how that led to working in a Michelin star restaurant in Japan all before the age of twenty. Shota shares his thoughts on restaurant hierarchy and how he pivoted his operations to foster a more collaborative model with his employees. He describes his experiences on various food competition shows and how Tournament of Champions is a different beast. He reveals the touching way Guy Fieri supports the competitors and why he loves the blind judging before nerding out over his love of anime. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Shota Nakajima on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefshota/Learn More About Tournament of Champions:https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-championsFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/shota-nakajima-on-sushi-rice-secrets-toc-cold-sweats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef JJ Johnson shares how his family nurtured his passion for food and why he decided to pursue culinary school. JJ talks about his time studying in Ghana and falling in love with West African cuisine. He shares his affection for rice and why you can explore most every culture through their rice dishes. JJ explains why he wants to become the Michael Jordan of the culinary world and what it means to have tenacity and dedication to a craft. JJ talks about hosting The Cookout at the South Beach Food and Wine Festival and why it’s important to hold space for black culture and cuisine at these events. He discusses his James Beard nominated Food Network video explaining the versatility of collard greens and why they don’t get the hype they deserve before revealing his favorite food spot in Harlem.Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow JJ Johnson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjj/Watch Everything You Need to Know About Collard Greens: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=375355280330206Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/jj-johnson-on-rice-as-the-throughline-of-our-lives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Rocco DiSpirito reminisces on his time as an executive chef in the early nineties and how reviews and critics could make or break an establishment. Rocco talks about how social media has leveled the restaurant review playing field and how the New York City food landscape has evolved over the past few decades. He talks about his early food memories and the honest, hardworking upbringing with his family that led to his first job selling Italian ice. Rocco shares how the role of a chef has evolved and why he hired a coach to guide him through interactions with customers in his restaurants. He talks about starting therapy in elementary school and why everyone needs a trained therapist in their life. Rocco reveals why he loves creating cookbooks so much after authoring fourteen and why, even with the internet and social media, cookbooks remain special. He talks about his friendship with Guy Fieri, how they met, and why he loves filming together on Guy’s shows. Rocco talks about how intense the blind judging is on Tournament of Champions and how he has to wait to find out who cooked the dishes he loved. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Rocco DiSpirito on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roccodispirito/Learn More About Guy’s Ranch Kitchen: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/guys-ranch-kitchenLearn More About Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-championsFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/rocco-dispirito-on-shy-chef-secrets-why-cookbooks-are-still-special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelin-trained chef turned TikTok sensation, Poppy O’Toole opens up about her rise to viral fame and how her decision to move back in with her parents during the pandemic inspired her to pivot career paths. The “Potato Queen” details her decade-long culinary ascension from making tea in a retirement home to working in a pub, that eventually led her to become a junior sous chef at a Michelin star restaurant before the UK went into lockdown. Her newfound TikTok stardom came with inevitable internet trolls and hateful comments on her posts and she shares how she copes with sexists and negative people online and in the restaurant industry. Poppy reveals what impact she hopes to have on the culinary world, what motivates her to keep creating and sharing her recipes and why she chose potatoes as her staple ingredient. In this episode, she shares the secret to making her favorite recipes, which she’s introduced to the world through her 25 Days of Potatoes video series on TikTok and new cookbook Poppy Cooks: The Food You Need, with flavors ranging from crispy chips to potato-based desserts baked into every page.Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Poppy O’Toole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppy_cooks/Follow Poppy O’Toole on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppycooksFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/poppy-otoole-on-tiktok-tots-and-dealing-with-trolls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFL retiree Vince Wilfork talks about why he loves retirement and how he spends most of his time lately. He reveals what it was like to work with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick and the surreal moment he was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame. As a Floridian, Vince sets the record straight of whether Florida should be considered “southern” and the meals he loves to cook for his family. Vince affectionately talks about his many pairs of overalls and how they have become his signature look. He dives into what it was like to film a food competition show and the behind-the-scenes moments with his co-host Sunny Anderson on NFL Tailgate Takedown. Vince shares his favorite NFL stadiums and what city’s tailgate dish he loves the most before revealing his feelings about that famous ESPN Body Issue cover. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Vince Wilfork on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincewilfork/Learn More About NFL Tailgate Takedown: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/nfl-tailgate-takedownFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/vince-wilfork-on-tackles-tom-brady-hosting-nfl-tailgate-takedown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two-time Chopped champion, chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur Kathy Fang reveals all of her thoughts behind her new reality show, Chef Dynasty: House of Fang. The quiet competitor unpacks why growing up in her family’s booming San Francisco restaurant left her hungry for a different lifestyle, driving her brief pursuit of 9 to 5 office jobs. She explains how her love for connecting with people through food, passion for experimenting with new ideas and traditional personality inspire her own restaurant’s menu and atmosphere. Kathy reveals what really goes into the “Fang Flavor,” how her culinary perspective influences her professional and personal relationship with her parents, and her aspirations for her one-of-a-kind restaurant, House of Fang. She shares what recipe this chef mastered first, her favorite memories from Chopped and the Hong Kong dish she misses most. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Kathy Fang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefkathyfang/Follow House of Fang of Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fangrestaurantsf/Follow House of Nanking on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofnankingsf/Learn More About Chef Dynasty House of Fang here: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chef-dynasty-house-of-fangFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/kathy-fang-on-collaboration-experimentation-and-maintaining-a-taste-of-tradition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's chocolate day at the lodge and Ree has challenged herself to shake up three great knock-it-out-of-the-park, impressive chocolate recipes for the blog. The kids can't wait to turn taste testers; it's a cook's kid's best perk.Below are the recipes used in today’s episode:Chocolate Cookies with Dipping Bar:https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/chocolate-cookies-with-dipping-bar-recipe-2131682Pots de Creme a L'Orange:https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/pots-de-creme-a-lorange-recipe-2107334Corn and Cheese Chowder:https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/corn-and-cheese-chowder-recipe-2042574Mint Chocolate Truffles:https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/mint-chocolate-truffles-recipe-2102386On The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond shares her comforting home cooking from her kitchen on the ranch. With direct audio from her hit Food Network TV show, you can now enjoy Ree’s company as she cooks up meals for every occasion, from last-minute family suppers to elegant celebrations. For even more recipes head to discovery+ and stream full episodes of The Pioneer Woman on discovery+. Head to discoveryplus.com/pioneerwoman to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.Find episode transcript here: https://the-pioneer-woman.simplecast.com/episodes/chocolate-day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Food Network Obsessed is off for the holidays, we're leaving you with an episode of The Pioneer Woman with Ree Drummond.  This episode called Christmas is Coming. Follow The Pioneer Woman wherever you get your podcasts. Everyone's invited to the ranch as the Drummonds count down to Christmas. Ree Drummond's whipping up Rigatoni and Meatballs to eat while they trim the tree, then making her mom's Holiday Bacon Appetizers.Below are the recipes used in today’s episode:Mint Brownie Bites:https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/mint-brownie-bites-2102565Rigatoni and Meatballs:https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/rigatoni-and-meatballs-2040734Rigatoni and Meatballs:https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/rigatoni-and-meatballs-recipe-2125151Holiday Bacon Appetizers:https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/holiday-bacon-appetizers-1-2109907On The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond shares her comforting home cooking from her kitchen on the ranch. With direct audio from her hit Food Network TV show, you can now enjoy Ree’s company as she cooks up meals for every occasion, from last-minute family suppers to elegant celebrations. For even more recipes head to discovery+ and stream full episodes of The Pioneer Woman on discovery+. Head to discoveryplus.com/pioneerwoman to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Tiya Sircar shares stories from her recent travels in Peru, what she checked off of her bucket list and the most incredible food she experienced. Tiya talks about her family’s uplifting Diwali celebrations and how her Indian heritage shaped her perspective as a kid growing up in Texas. She describes her journey to becoming a performer and how Indian representation in the entertainment industry has evolved over the course of her career. Tiya reveals what it was like on set filming the discovery+ holiday movie, A Gingerbread Christmas, and what elements of her character required a little extra research. She talks about working with pastry icon Duff Goldman and what makes this project special to her. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Tiya Sircar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiyabird/Learn More About A Gingerbread Christmas: https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/a-gingerbread-christmas-usFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/tiya-sircar-on-beloved-bengali-meals-main-character-moments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Leah Cohen shares the heartwarming story of how Bobby Flay helped jumpstart her cookbook. She talks about how her parent’s diverse backgrounds influenced her initial food passions and her deep dive into Italian cuisine. Leah talks about what it means to find your authentic path in the culinary world and why she decided to move to Southeast Asia and falling in love with Thai culture and food. She describes the cornerstones of Filipino cuisine, in honor of her mother’s roots, and why she’s hesitant to share Filipino recipes on her social media. Leah explains why she decided to go with a casual concept for her restaurant in the Lower East Side and the music she loves to play there. She talks about working with her husband and business partner and why it works for them. Leah reveals what it was like to be on  the finale of Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown and what makes the show so much fun to film. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Leah Cohen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahscohen/Learn More About Beat Bobby Flay Holiday Throwdown: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beat-bobby-flay-holiday-throwdownFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/leah-cohen-on-finding-your-culinary-voice-holiday-throwdown-fun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.