Dear Food Network Fan,
In the four years I’ve been part of the Food Network family, I’ve been lucky to share paths with so many of you — whether on TV, through social media, when meeting you in person at events and book signings (or the grocery store, airport, etc.). And now I’m excited to tell you that I will be joining FN Dish as a regular contributor! I’ll be answering your questions, writing about my experiences and giving you insights into my life as a working mom raising four young girls in San Diego. Food, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, parenting ideas — the possibilities are endless.
So let’s start the party. My first post next week will be answering fan questions. Is there something you’re dying to know? Ask your question in the comment section below or click here to email me, and I’ll pick a handful to answer next week.
I’ll see you here every other Thursday on FN Dish.
Xxoo,
Hot Tips From Food Network Kitchens’ Katherine Alford:
Meatballs are like burgers: The more you mess with the meat, the tougher they’ll be. Mix the ingredients with your hands until just combined — don’t overwork. And skip the browning; try poaching the meatballs in a broth or sauce, like we did in Food Network Magazine‘s Greek Meatball Stew. They’ll absorb the liquid and turn out extra tender.
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Although I try a variety of recipes and techniques, my baking repertoire is largely reflective of my unyielding craving for chocolate. I appreciate most types of desserts, but my search for the best chocolate chip cookie and most fudgy brownie tends to dominate my kitchen agenda. Come spring, however, my sweet tooth changes. Instead of dreaming of all things cocoa, I find myself wanting desserts like Rhubarb Pie, Lemon Bars and Strawberry Shortcake.
You can’t go wrong with Strawberry Shortcake. Ruby red strawberries, fluffy whipped cream and straight-from-the-oven cream biscuits are stacked together to create the ultimate springtime treat. Even if you don’t consider yourself a baker, this recipe is a breeze. Effort and time required for measuring and mixing is minimal.
While my friends will never turn down a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies, I’m pretty sure this sweet and tart dessert came as a pleasant surprise. There’s a reason strawberry shortcake is so popular at parties and special occasions: It’s downright tasty. But really, any day is a good day for this homey dessert. All you need is good company and you’ve got yourself a reason to head to the store for strawberries.
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On tonight’s all-new episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (10pm/9c), Guy’s digging in to dishes that Mama would make if she had a wild imagination. In Philadelphia a very special guest hits the kitchen with Guy for fried PB&Js, and in Phoenix there’s a farm-to-table spot dishing out dynamite pork sammies and cooking everything from pizzas to pancakes to meatballs in its wood-fired oven.
Before you tune in to tonight’s premiere, don’t miss Guy in a marathon of some of your favorite Triple D episodes. He’ll be stopping by hometown favorites, like in Chatham, N.J., where an Italian joint is baking up fried chicken, arancini balls and the decadent sacred swine sandwich. In Burbank, Calif., join Guy as he visits a family-owned chili-serving spot with a name dating back a century. And in Toronto he’ll stop by a smokehouse kicking burgers and turning a traditional BLT on its head.
Take the trip with him starting at 6pm/5c — follow along and bookmark the restaurants as he goes, and try your hand at the recipes.
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Prove it! Enter Food Network’s Biggest Fan Contest and you could win the chance to hang out with your favorite stars at the 2013 New York City Wine & Food Festival. You and a guest will fly roundtrip on United Airlines and stay at the Hudson Hotel in the heart of New York City. You’ll also receive a $1,000 FoodNetworkStore.com gift card. Tell us in 150 words or less why you’re Food Network’s biggest fan, then upload one to two photos displaying your devotion to Food Network. Enter here by June 24, 2013.
(Photograph from New York City Wine & Food Festival)
If you’ve ever been to New York City, then you know there is no shortage of delis and markets in the city, at least some version of them studding seemingly every street corner in Manhattan. Along with ready-to-go products like bags of chips, boxes of cereal and bottles of soda, a now-signature sight at many of these stores is a bountiful salad bar, one that’s a far cry from the spreads of tepid romaine and vegetables from the past.
While visiting New York, the Pioneer Woman and her daughter grabbed lunch from one of these salad bars, known for a wide array of crisp greens, fresh produce, quality cheeses, nuts and dressings. After picking out their favorite mix-ins, they watched as the ingredients were quickly tossed, then hand-chopped into a wholesome meal. Ree’s daughter Alex was so inspired by the salad she ordered there that when Ree returned to their Oklahoma ranch, she re-created the experience for her daughter at home.
Video: Watch Ree make the salad
A common tip for eating healthier is to take cooking into your own hands. In theory it sounds good: when you control the ingredients, you control the nutrients and calories. Less butter and salt, more veggies and spices, etc. But when push comes to ...
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Most people love coconut-crusted chicken, fish and shellfish. Problem is, most coconut-crusted dishes contain lots of fat from heavy egg-based batters and pan-frying or deep-frying in lots of oil. That’s a shame because coconut “meatR...
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Some Maryland residents aren’t thrilled about the recent proposal of soft-shell crab, instead of crab cakes, as the official state sandwich. But Sen. Richard F. Colburn, the Eastern Shore Republican who introduced the bill, defends the decision: “The meat in some ‘Maryland crab cake sandwiches’ comes from as far away as Thailand,” he says. Soft-shell crab, meanwhile, has a short shelf life, so it’s more likely to be sourced locally. If it passes, the bill won’t go into effect until Oct. 1, about a month after soft-shell crab season ends. “As much as I may like to, I can’t justify this as an emergency bill,” Colburn says.
(Photograph by Kang Kim)
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