Are you still following The Next Food Network Star? I’m behind on my updates, it seems like I never get to watch the show on Sunday nights. I’m always catching up when they reshow it later in the week.
If you missed last weeks show, you can catch the highlights here:
The 4 finalists had two contests they had to compete in. One was working in front of the camera and improvising when something goes wrong. The contestants didn’t know they were going to be sabotaged ahead of time.
The contestants also had to develop a new dish using one of the fish …read more

One the best parts of summer is grilling. And grilling doesn’t just have to mean burgers and steaks. Seafood is fantastic on the grill too. Red Lobster Senior Executive Chef Michael LaDuke shares his tips for perfectly grilled shrimp and scallops, along with a signature recipe.
Grilling Tips

To grill shrimp, place them on a skewer, one on top of the other. Watch them closely, because they will cook quickly.
To grill scallops, place them on a skewer with the flat side up. This allows them to pick up more flavors from the grill.
If using wooden skewers, soak them overnight in water so …read more