Food Network Obsessed

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.

Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo shares how her family reacted to her skyrocketing to international fame and her advice for how to respond to naysayers in your life. She reveals the famous fellow gym member who helped jumpstart her family reality show and what element of her family life is the scariest to share. Olivia talks about being the middle child and how the one bumper sticker on her mom’s car reflects their family values. She excitedly shares the Food Network show she was obsessed with as a child and the precious kitchen item her family fights over. Olivia shares a few of her family traditions and how they honor the feast of the seven fishes. She talks about her foray into co-founding two restaurants and why, at her core, she loves feeding people. 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 Olivia Culpo in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaculpo/Learn More About The Culpo Sisters: https://www.tlc.com/shows/the-culpo-sistersFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/olivia-culpo-on-her-no-filter-family-the-prized-pizza-pan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former professional athlete and television host Jesse Palmer reminisces with Jaymee about their days together on ESPN and what his work schedule looks like nowadays. He talks about why The Bachelor is still a pop culture phenomenon and what is most surprising about the process of filming the reality show. Jesse talks about his obsession with football from an early age and what it felt like to hear his name called in the NFL draft. Jesse talks about the culture shock moving from a small town in Ontario to the raucous college town of Gainesville and what skills he developed as an athlete that have supported him during his media career. He shares the diverse cultural foods he was exposed to during his childhood and what makes the perfect poutine. Jesse enthusiastically talks about why he loves hosting food shows and the many hats he wears on set before revealing what he finally gets to do this season. He shares stories about the judges and the incredible creativity and camaraderie on set that makes filming so enjoyable. 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 Jesse Palmer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessepalmer/Learn More About Holiday Baking Championship: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/holiday-baking-championshipFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/jesse-palmer-on-sneaking-bites-on-holiday-baking-championship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier share their thoughts on how food makes a place feel like home and some of their favorite household meals. They talk about the most important thing to keep in mind when they are renovating kitchens on their show Home Town and some clever kitchen updates they absolutely love. Ben and Erin dive into the reason they bought a farmhouse outside of the city of Laurel and why renovating their own home was much more complicated than their typical client work. Erin talks about why she loves when her children’s bath water is dirty and some non-negotiable things they wanted in their new home. They dive into their family plans for the holidays and what it was like to have to memorize lines and act naturally in their holiday feature film debut - A Christmas Open House. Ben and Erin share their own love story and reveal who they would want to play them in a movie about their lives before giving their two cents about their favorite Christmas music.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 Erin Napier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinapier/Follow Ben Napier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scotsman.co/Learn More About a Christmas Open House: https://press.discoveryplus.com/shows/a-christmas-open-house/Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/ben-erin-napier-on-how-food-makes-a-home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host of Man v. Food, Casey Webb, shares what it was like to live and work on the Jersey Shore and how that slice of the country tends to get misrepresented. Casey talks about the quintessential Jersey foods he loves, how he found himself in a position to audition for the iconic Man v. Food show and how he actually secured the gig. He reveals what the shooting schedule on the show is like and how he plans for the outrageous meals he consumes. Casey puts to rest any rumors that the show is fake and assures Jaymee that no one eats or clears the food for him. He talks about what he does during his downtime when he’s on location filming and some of his favorite food cities he has discovered over the course of Man v. Food. 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 Casey Webb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamhusky4life/Learn More About Man v. Food: ​​https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/shows/man-v-foodFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/casey-webb-on-his-wildest-man-v-food-meals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Television veteran and host of Halloween Baking Championship, John Henson, talks about how being the youngest of a family of boys shaped his path to comedy and the origin story of his nickname, “Skunk Boy.” He shares some moments that have defined his career over the past three decades and his perspective on his responsibilities as a host. John talks about the immersive environment of the Halloween Baking Championship set and what it feels like for this year’s theme to be “Hotel Henson.” He gives his two cents on classically trained versus self-taught contestants and the number one mishap he observes on the show. John reveals just how long the judges - Carla Hall, Stephanie Boswell and Zac Young - are in hair and makeup and how he manages to keep a straight face when they attempt to give serious critique in costume. 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 John Henson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeoldskunkboy/Learn More About Halloween Baking Championship: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/halloween-baking-championship Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/john-henson-on-hosting-duties-how-he-keeps-a-straight-face Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Michael Voltaggio reveals what foods he flew in for his most recent birthday celebration and what his forties have looked like so far. He talks about what he learned having to support himself in high school while working at a Holiday Inn and why he always perceives challenges as opportunities. After three decades, Michael reveals why he fell in love with the industry and how he continues to stay inspired and fulfilled day to day. He talks about how social media and the sharing economy has influenced the industry and how his personal approach to hospitality is reflected in his restaurants. Michael shares the characteristics he looks for when hiring talent and why enthusiasm overrides experience before explaining the concept behind his latest restaurant venture. He talks about how his time on television has sharpened his skills as a chef and his experiences as a titan on the first season of Bobby’s Triple Threat. Michael gives a peek behind the curtain of Triple Threat and contemplates why the straightforward challenge ingredients allow each chef to showcase their unique culinary approach. 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 Michael Voltaggio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvoltaggio/Learn More About Bobby’s Triple Threat: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bobbys-triple-threatFind episode transcripts here:  https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-voltaggio-on-creativity-chaos-whats-in-his-notes-app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.