Here’s the last recipe you need to make the Food Network’s Michael Symon and Pilsner Urquell’s summer meal. I’m a pushover for pasta, so I think this is my favorite dish. It’s a close call though, the summer tomato salad sounds pretty great too.
This recipe uses Brandywine tomatoes, that’s my favorite heirloom tomato. I always have at least one plant of Brandywine’s growing in my garden. This summer I have them growing in red and yellow.

Linguini with Heirloom Tomato, Capers, Anchovies and Chilies – Summer Recipe
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup brandy wine heirloom tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
3 cloves sliced …read more

Here’s another delicious recipe for you from the Food Network’s Michael Symon and Pilsner Urquell. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try this summer with some fresh tomatoes from my garden. I’m sure it will taste like pure sunshine, yum!
I have the onion, dill and mint growing in my kitchen garden too. I love it during the summer when I can step right outside my front door to have fresh ingredients to prepare a meal.

Tomato Salad with Red Onion, Dill and Feta – Summer Recipe
1 pound heirloom tomatoes (use an assortment of shapes, sizes and colors)
1 red pepper, …read more

I have a trio of summer recipes for you today from the Food Network’s Michael Symon. Michael is partnering with Pilsner Urquell, the original Pilsner style lager to showcase in this tough economy how foods can be paired with beer as well as wine.

About Chef Michael Symon:
Chef Symon is owner of Lola and Lolita restaurants in Cleveland, as well as Roast in Detroit. Michael is renowned in the culinary world and adored in his hometown, Cleveland, Ohio. Chef/owner of critically acclaimed restaurants Lola and Lolita and chef/partner of newly opened Roast in Detroit Michigan, Michael has earned much attention through …read more

And so is her wife! I feel like I’ve been living under a rock because I had no idea Chef Cora was a lesbian — you learn something new everyday. Cat Cora is one of five chefs on Food Network’s popular Iron Chef America.

Cat and her partner, Jennifer Cora, were both inseminated by the same donor, though Cat is actually carrying Jennifer’s biological child (a boy!), and Jennifer is carrying a baby from either one, as embryos from both women were implanted.
Jennifer is due in April and Cat is due three months later in July. The couple already have two …read more

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I came across this great article from The Vancouver Sun.  Writer, Randy Shore has two sons.  His oldest son they call the “Garburator”…never turns is head from food and is willing to try anything.  Dylan, the youngest is “The Fussy Eater”.  Fortunately, Dylan loves watching Iron Chef America and even the original dubbed Japanese food show.  It probably is a guy thing.  That thirst for competition.  So, what better way to try and encourage his “Fussy Eater” than a Iron Chef Home Challenge.
From Randy Shore:
He is as mesmerized by Battle Carrot as he is by Battle Sea Cucumber, only …read more

 It has been announced and the rumors are true.  In the Spring of 2008 there will be a new game for the Wii, Iron Chef America. 
From Gaming Target:
IRON CHEF GETS A NEW PLATFORM
Building off the success of the recent spin off reality series, The Next Iron Chef, which premiered to 3.3 million viewers on Food Network, licensee Destineer will release the Nintendo Wii Iron Chef America video game. Offering players an interactive experience where they can be an Iron Chef, the game will make its way to retail in 2008.

 The sad news (maybe) is that according to Kotaku:
TRUE STORY: When the …read more

 Paula Deen becomes an Iron Chef???  Well, not exactly.  Tonight Paula Deen joins Southern girl and Iron Chef Cat Cora in Kitchen Stadium.  They compete against The “Ultimate” Tyler Florence and Dinner Impossible Chef Robert Irvine.  Their competition…dessert.  I don’t know gentleman…I think that Paula Deen may be able to win this battle with one hand tied behind her back. 
Paul Deen in Kitchen Stadium…this should be one fun evening.  Competition Dessert on Iron Chef America airs tonight at 9 pm EST on the Food Network.

 
I hope that you all were able to see the finale of the Next Iron Chef.  It was great.  I enjoy watching the Iron Chef because I think it makes for great culinary competition, but this time the stakes were for more than just bragging rights.
Besh and Symon were both incredible.  They are after-all great chefs, but in the end Symon won and his face will be there underneath the spotlights and rotating pedestal.
After reading several blogs, including those of the judges, there does seem to be a little controversy even here in Kitchen Stadium.  At the last minute the judging came …read more

Hopefully you have been keeping up with Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef.  I have finally caught-up with it due to one of the best inventions of the modern world…the DVR.  My life would not be complete without it.
In case you are at a loss, the Food Network is looking for a new Iron Chef to become a part of Kitchen Stadium.  Does that mean one of our Iron Chef’s is being shown the door???  Hmmm….are we losing our dear Mario forever???
The competition began with 8 great chefs and is now down to three:  Chris Cosentino, John Besh, and Michael …read more

If you are still trying to decide what to serve your guests at your own personal Oscar Party check-out Epicurious.  They have tips on Wine Selections, choosing champagne and recipes for your award winning party.
They have some great ideas for a party of hors d’oeuvres, a buffet or a casual dinner.  If you have a favorite nominated movie, they even have a dinner menu for each of the 5 nominated Best Picture movies.
So, grab your popcorn, or your Caviar Puff Pastry and enjoy the show.