As the host of Sweet Genius, the sugar-packed competition series in which four chefs bake their hearts out for a chance to earn $10,000, it is master pastry chef Ron Ben-Israel’s job to maintain a stoic and, at times, intimidating persona. In the second season of the show, viewers can expect much of the sameRead more »

With a slight puff and a golden, crispy crust, Food Network Magazine’s Grits-and-Cheese Soufflés (pictured above) are unquestionably impressive, but quickly prepared in just 40 minutes using everyday ingredients. Ensure that your soufflés rise properly by beating the egg whites until you see medium peaks and incorporating them slowly into the grits-corn-cheese batter — the airRead more »

It’s March and you know what that means — longer, brighter days, St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the official start of spring and a celebration of National Sauce Month, of course. We’ve rounded up our favorite savory and sweet sauces, so that you can add finishing touches to your chicken, pasta, seafood and dessert dishes with ease.Read more »

Every bit as warm, comforting and hearty as its chicken-filled counterpart, Aida‘s Vegetarian Pot Pie boasts a creamy, veggie-packed center baked until bubbly underneath a flaky, buttery crust. Make sure that your crust achieves the same glossy golden hue as Aida’s by lightly brushing the top of the dough with an egg-water mixture before baking. Ready to enjoyRead more »

Welcome to March. You’ve made it to the final few weeks of winter, but it’s these last dreary days that will likely leave you feeling antsy to get outside and craving sunshine, shorts and light, fresh foods. Rather than wishing away your cabin fever, celebrate it with rich, fill-you-up casseroles that bring the whole familyRead more »

Though it’s a timeless vegetarian combination, soup-and-salad lunches and dinners do not have to be basic, boring meals featuring predictable dishes. Food Network Magazine puts a twist on traditional favorites using vibrant, in-season ingredients, fragrant herbs and spices and bold textures to ensure its soup and salad recipes are anything but ordinary. Filled with good-for-you vegetables,Read more »

Whether you tune in to the Academy Awards solely to catch the celebrities strut the red carpet or are hoping to see your favorite summer flick take home a statue, there’s something in the Academy Awards for everyone — fashion, Wolfgang Puck’s food and films. This Sunday, as the stars don their skinny sheath dressesRead more »

A guaranteed family favorite, pasta is an easy, economical meal that feeds a crowd. Tonight, instead of resorting to traditional spaghetti with simple tomato sauce, try experimenting with oddly shaped noodles, such as orecchiette, and new, creative sauce ingredients, like panko and broccoli rabe, that will add exciting, flavorful flair to your pasta bowl. Find aRead more »

If you’re lucky enough to have a day off of work or school on Monday, you can thank the first president of the United States, George Washington, as his birthday is celebrated each year on the third Monday of February. Celebrate this government holiday by cooking up our menu of presidential eats. We’re featuring a fishRead more »

Getting its considerable heft from chopped walnuts, pinto beans, barley and breadcrumbs, this veggie-packed patty is tender and moist, thanks to a splash of soy sauce, egg whites and tangy barbecue sauce. For a touch of crunch and fried indulgence, top each burger with a few crispy onion rings. To complete this diner dinner, cookRead more »