- California artist Shirley Ng-Benitez dips berries, candy canes and pretzels in chocolate for chocolate-dipped treats that are surefire hits. Click the image to expand.
The Dish is teaming up with Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, founders of They Draw and Cook, all December to share holiday recipes rendered by artists and inspiring all sorts of seasonal cooking with Food Network chefs. Each day, stop by the Dish for a new drawing and Nate and Salli’s liner notes about the illustrations and the artists. Tell us which you like and why. A dollop of this, a dash of that and some talent add up to interesting ideas in the kitchen. Visit theydrawandcook.com for more info.
Everything is made sweeter with a velvety coating of chocolate AND an illustration by Shirley Ng-Benitez. Her wonderful watercolor style and sense of playfulness brings instant joy. She is truly an inspiring artist. Her characters are every bit as sweet as this caravan of critters luxuriating in chocolate. Her simple recipe for “Chocolate dipped…anything” makes it so easy to add that extra sweetness to your holiday menu. Strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows–all just the beginning.
Feast your eyes on more wonderfully illustrated recipes today on They Draw and Cook. Get all sorts of last-minute sweets and treats at FoodNetwork.com.
—Nate Padavick & Salli Swindell from They Draw and Cook.
- Holiday drink #47 in Food Network Magazine's 50 Holiday Drinks booklet.
I knew that I was finally an adult when my mother let me have my first Brandy Slushie (#47 in Food Network Magazine’s 50 Holiday Drinks booklet) at our annual holiday party one year. I tried to recreate this recipe from memory for the booklet, and when I gave my mom a copy of the magazine, she approved, but said that something was missing. It turns out that all those years she had boiled her water and sugar with a secret bag of green tea! The difference with the tea is subtle; either way the slushes are yummy. Experiment with your favorite tea and start a family tradition.
Brandy Slushes from 50 Holiday Drinks
Bring 1 cup each water and sugar to a boil; cool completely. Mix with 1-1/2 cups brandy, 2 cups orange juice and 1/2 cup lemon juice in a baking dish; freeze until slushy. Scoop into glasses, top with seltzer and stir to desired slushiness.
By Leah Brickley, Recipe Tester, Food Network Kitchens
- Brooklyn artist Charrow makes meatless stuffing for vegetarian guests. Click the image to expand.
The Dish is teaming up with Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, founders of They Draw and Cook, all December to share holiday recipes rendered by artists and inspiring all sorts of seasonal cooking with Food Network chefs. Each day, stop by the Dish for a new drawing and Nate and Salli’s liner notes about the illustrations and the artists. Tell us which you like and why. A dollop of this, a dash of that and some talent add up to interesting ideas in the kitchen. Visit theydrawandcook.com for more info.
A holiday dinner just isn’t the same without a heaping mound of stuffing. For turkey lovers, stuffing is best when it comes straight out of the bird’s cavity, but for vegetarians, that’s a no-no. So for your vegetarian guests take a hint from artist and illustrator Charrow, and whip up this super savory meat-free stuffing. If there’s room in your oven, you can bake it there, but if your turkey is being an oven-hog, follow Charrow’s instructions and pop it in the microwave. You can never have too much stuffing and there’s nothing better than a slice of leftover stuffing on a turkey sandwich the next day, right? Charrow is a frequent recipe contributor to They Draw and Cook, and her artwork always brings a smile to our face.
See more illustrated recipes that are vegetarian-friendly today on They Draw and Cook. And get all sorts of Christmas recipes at FoodNetwork.com.
—Nate Padavick & Salli Swindell from They Draw and Cook.
- California artist Monika Roe has a bark to boast about; can it measure up to FN chefs? Click the image to expand.
The Dish is teaming up with Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, founders of They Draw and Cook, all December to share holiday recipes rendered by artists and inspiring all sorts of seasonal cooking with Food Network chefs. Each day, stop by the Dish for a new drawing and Nate and Salli’s liner notes about the illustrations and the artists. Tell us which you like and why. A dollop of this, a dash of that and some talent add up to interesting ideas in the kitchen. Visit theydrawandcook.com for more info.
We think this recipe and especially Monika Roe‘s illustration are totally amazing. We posted another recipe for peppermint bark several days ago and just couldn’t resist posting this one too. (Only a few days until Christmas–it’s a popular gift, hint, hint.)
Monika is one of our favorite illustrators, and in this recipe illustration her visual instructions are so fun and easy to follow. Plus the layout she used for this recipe is 100% perfect. From the various lettering styles to the sparkly bursts and snowflakes to the wonderfully festive and simple color palette, this recipe has so many things we love. Wouldn’t a mountain of this peppermint bark look awesome on your holiday table? Save room for dinner!
See more deliciously drawn illustrated recipes today on They Draw and Cook. And get all sorts of holiday dessert recipes at FoodNetwork.com.
—Nate Padavick & Salli Swindell from They Draw and Cook.
- Maryland artist Kristen Nohe joins in the party with a classic Italian delicacy. Click the image to expand.
The Dish is teaming up with Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, founders of They Draw and Cook, all December to share holiday recipes rendered by artists and inspiring all sorts of seasonal cooking with Food Network chefs. Each day, stop by the Dish for a new drawing and Nate and Salli’s liner notes about the illustrations and the artists. Tell us which you like and why. A dollop of this, a dash of that and some talent add up to interesting ideas in the kitchen. Visit theydrawandcook.com for more info.
Pizzelles! Oh, what we wouldn’t give for a plate of pizzelles right now. For some reason, these little Italian waffles are so easy to eat a whole stack of without even thinking about it. They’re so light and crunchy and just sweet enough. This recipe is for the plain version, but you can also add a little flavoring such as vanilla, anise, lemon zest or even a little cocoa to satisfy everyone’s tastes.
We were first introduced to artwork of Kristen Nohe through a class assignment, in which her instructor Rebecca Bradley at Maryland Institute College of Art assigned her students to draw a recipe for They Draw and Cook. Kristen’s recipe was for peach cake and was so good that we decided to include it our cookbook, which comes out next fall. Next to try: the pizzelles, which are, well, just peachy.
See more illustrated recipes that will bring you holiday happiness today on They Draw and Cook. And get all sorts of holiday recipes at FoodNetwork.com.
—Nate Padavick & Salli Swindell from They Draw and Cook.
- Guy and Matthew rocked it out on the bongos between takes on Guy's Big Bite.
What’s one of People magazine’s sexiest men alive doing playing the bongos and making soy-glazed green beans on Guy’s Big Bite? Turns out, Guy and Matthew McConaughey are buddies—they’ve cooked together several times, and one day at Matthew’s house they decided it would be fun to do so on Guy’s show.
Don’t miss the special one-hour episode tomorrow night, December 18, at 8pm/7c. Matthew loves to cook—he’s all about healthy, flavorful food—and brings along some recipes of his own, like Malibu Oysters and JKL Peso Pork, named for his charity, the Just Keep Livin’ Foundation.
Check out our behind-the-scenes gallery of Guy and Matthew on set, and don’t miss the episode tomorrow night at 8pm/7c.
- Philadelphia artist Colleen M. Madden finds playful humor in a sweet potato and apple recipe. Click the image to expand.
The Dish is teaming up with Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, founders of They Draw and Cook, all December to share holiday recipes rendered by artists and inspiring all sorts of seasonal cooking with Food Network chefs. Each day, stop by the Dish for a new drawing and Nate and Salli’s liner notes about the illustrations and the artists. Tell us which you like and why. A dollop of this, a dash of that and some talent add up to interesting ideas in the kitchen. Visit theydrawandcook.com for more info.
Here is a great twist on a traditional side dish that can be found on lots of Christmas dinner tables this year. We know sweet potatoes are a definite must-have, according to our mom, and we hope she’ll let us try this version this year. Sweet potatoes and apples and spice; how nice. We love the smart and cute symbolism that the artist, Colleen Madden, used to illustrate this recipe: “Grannies” for Granny Smith apples and “Sweety” little girls for sweet potatoes! The other little details like the apples on Granny’s walker and the “snowgranny” are adorable, all making for a memorable holiday with the family.
See more illustrated recipes that are cute and funny and sweet and silly today on They Draw and Cook. And get all sorts of holiday recipes at FoodNetwork.com.
—Nate Padavick & Salli Swindell from They Draw and Cook.
It’s award season. The Oscars are coming up, the Emmys, the Academy Awards, Grammys, Golden Globes, Tonys . . . the list of award shows honoring the best movies, shows, actors and musicians is seemingly endless. But what about the best food people of the year? Your favorite TV and internet stars will hit the red carpet this year, too, at an awards show just for tastemakers — food and fashion, that is.
You can get the full list of nominees and presenters on Tasty’s website, but some Food Network stars being honored include:
Official Honoree, Outstanding Passion: Guy Fieri
Nominated for Best Food Program, Television: Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Nominated for Best Food Travel Series, Television: Diners, Drive-ins and Dives; The Great Food Truck Race; Throwdown with Bobby Flay
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- Way over in Uzbekistan, artist Dinara Mirtalipova shows off a cocoa-kissed no-bake treat. Click the image to expand.
The Dish is teaming up with Nate Padavick and Salli Swindell, founders of They Draw and Cook, all December to share holiday recipes rendered by artists and inspiring all sorts of seasonal cooking with Food Network chefs. Each day, stop by the Dish for a new drawing and Nate and Salli’s liner notes about the illustrations and the artists. Tell us which you like and why. A dollop of this, a dash of that and some talent add up to interesting ideas in the kitchen. Visit theydrawandcook.com for more info.
Have you ever seen a cuter bear in your life? He’s just asking for a hug. And his little bird friend is super sweet. And speaking of sweet, take a look at the awesome ingredients in this recipe. These sound fun to make, and we love the fact that you can use whatever cookie you like…graham crackers, gingersnaps, chocolate wafers–the possibilities are endless. Dinara Mirtalipova has contributed several recipes to They Draw and Cook, and each one is a little masterpiece. Dinara was so pleased with how this recipe turned out that she turned this happy bear into her Christmas card this year, sending a Happy Holidays wish from afar.
See more illustrated recipes for creative cocoa concoctions and sweet treats today on They Draw and Cook. And get your chocolate–and cookie–fix by browsing FoodNetwork.com’s holiday dessert recipes.
—Nate Padavick & Salli Swindell from They Draw and Cook.
- In her online videos, Aarti shares useful tips, go-to techniques and surprising myth-busters about Indian cuisine.
Aarti Sequeira pretty much cleaned up on The Next Food Network Star, Season 6. Her series of web-exclusive videos, a prize awarded to each season’s Fan Favorite, is now live on FoodNetwork.com.
“Fan Favorite was probably even more rewarding than winning the competition in certain ways because it’s coming from the audience,” Aarti says. “There is something very democratic about the fans being able to vote you in as well, to have their voice heard. I’m really thankful.”
For her four-video series, Aarti chose topics that give viewers new insights into the Indian cuisine she’s cooking up on Aarti Party, which just debuted its second season. For example: The ever-mysterious curry. “The number one question I get is definitely ‘how do I make a curry?’” Aarti says. “I am so glad to finally have the chance to explain what it is, what it isn’t, and that it’s actually not all that hard to prepare.”
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