by Ian Jackman
Roasted Butternut Squash with Beet Greens, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, and Mint, 86
Beignets with Rosemary Caramel and Local Honey, 258–59
Bengali-Spiced Potatoes, Ground Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze, Persian Cucumber Raita, and, 278–79
beurre blanc, 150
Pan-Seared Salmon with Pancetta-Fried Cabbage and Thyme Beurre Blanc, 270
Bhatt, Nipa, 135, 147, 181
Dry-Rubbed Shrimp with French-Cut Green Beans and Steamed Basmati Rice, 154
food-product challenge, 147
Red Lobster fish challenge, 151, 152, 153
technique demo challenge, 150
USA Weekend challenge, 139, 141–42
Big Daddy’s House, 181
Bon Appétit challenges, 98–101, 158–59
Boot Hill Saloon & Grill, 101, 128
Bourbon Pancakes with Sausage Patties, 217
Boyle, Katie Cavuto, 186, 215, 238, 339
Baked Halibut with Veggies, 221
budget dinner party challenge, 202
budget tip, 200
burger challenge, 206
Esquire challenge, 191
Good Housekeeping holiday challenge, 198
Rachael Ray demo challenge, 218, 220
USS Intrepid challenge, 214
breakfast
Bourbon Pancakes with Sausage Patties, 217
Savory Breakfast Muffins, 333
broccoli rabe
Grella Grill Rub with Rabe and Shiitakes, 99
Seafood Pasta with Broccoli Rabe, 149
Brown, Alton, vii, 5, 317
Q&A, 63
on Season One, 4
on Season Two, 60, 62
on Season Three, 109–10, 115, 116–17
on Season Four, 136
on Season Five, 233, 236
on Season Six, 311, 315
bruschetta, 9
Brussels sprouts
Grilled New York Strip Steak with Tennessee Drunken Braised Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Hash, 193
Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad, Grilled Beef with, 138
bulgogi, 42
burgers
Mulberry Street Burger, 208
butternut squash
Chicken Apple Sausage and Squash Soup, 332
Roasted Butternut Squash with Beet Greens, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, and Mint, 86
C
cabbage
Pan-Seared Salmon with Pancetta-Fried Cabbage and Thyme Beurre Blanc, 270
Turkey Pine Nut Cabbage Wraps, 54
Caillat, Colbie, 267, 268
camera success. See on-camera success
cantaloupe
Baby Back Ribs and Grilled Cantaloupe with Fresh Parsley Salad, 100–101
Captain Kidd’s Hawk-Crushing Shrimp Rolls, 107
Carpenter, Maile, 296, 300
Cassoulet, 167
Catfish, Crispy, with Edamame Succotash, 224–25
Chambers, Lisa, 66
Chanterelle Mushrooms, Pork Schnitzel with, 24–25
cheese
Almond-Crusted Croque Monsieur with English Tea Béchamel Sauce, 294
Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Three-Cheese Creamy Risotto and Arugula Fennel Salad, 300–301
Cuban Sandwich Wrap, 289
Savory Breakfast Muffins, 333
See also specific types
Chen, Julie, 72
Chen, Whitney, 329, 330
Fresh Chickpea Falafel, 336
cherries
Pineapple Millefoglie with Maraschino Cherry Sauce, 299
chicken
Asian Bolognese, 49
Chicken and Potato Napoleon with Spicy Tomato Sambal Sauce, 250–51
Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce, 161
Chinese Chicken Salad, 85
Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Three-Cheese Creamy Risotto and Arugula Fennel Salad, 300–301
Curry Creamed Chicken with Couscous Salad, 47
Goat-Cheese-and-Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts, 118–19
Rustic Lemon Onion Chicken, 234
Trinidadian Stewed Chicken, 21, 22
Chicken Apple Sausage and Squash Soup, 332
chickpeas
Fresh Chickpea Falafel, 336
chiffonade, 11
Child, Julia, vi, 162, 229, 231, 240
children. See kids
chiles, 202, 203, 232
Roasted Tomato and Red Chile Soup, 204–5
Chimichurri Sauce, Serena’s, Brianna’s Empanadas with, 290–91
Chinese Chicken Salad, 85
Chipotle Pasta, 50
chocolate, 15
All-Grown-Up Raspberry Hot Tart, 73
Tofu Chocolate Mousse Pie, 16
cilantro, 127
cioppino, 85
Clark, Katy, 329
Cochrane, Jennifer, 135, 136, 181, 339
Bon Appétit challenge, 158, 159
camera demo challenges, 150, 155
Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce, 161
potato POV challenge, 145
Red Lobster fish challenge, 150, 151, 152
USA Weekend challenge, 139, 140
Vegas buffet challenge, 175
Coconut Tomato Gazpacho with Coriander-and-Mint-Pickled Shrimp, 313
collard greens
Spicy Southern Collard Greens with Sweet Maple Corn Bread, 197
concassé, 58
confit, 10
Connelly, Kate, vi
Cooking Channel, 123, 292
Kelsey’s Essentials, 174, 181
Cora, Cat, 115, 116, 155, 158, 282
Q&A, 162
on Season Six, 311, 314, 315, 316
corn
Edamame Succotash, Crispy Catfish with, 224–25
corn bread
Spicy Southern Collard Greens with Sweet Maple Corn Bread, 197
cotija cheese, 8
Couscous Salad, Curry Creamed Chicken with, 47
Cowin, Dana, 21, 24
Crab Cakes with Basil Mayonnaise, 199
Croque Monsieur, Almond-Crusted, with English Tea Béchamel Sauce, 294
cucumbers
Ground Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze, Bengali-Spiced Potatoes, and Persian Cucumber Raita, 278–79
culantro, 127
Cunha, Vivien, 82, 84, 89, 90, 97, 129, 338
Chinese Chicken Salad, 85
Curry Creamed Chicken with Couscous Salad, 47
D
D’Agostino, Ryan, 191, 192
Dang, Jessica, 41, 42, 48, 53, 75, 338
Asian Bolognese, 49
d’Arabian, Melissa, 187, 339
budget dinner party challenge, 201–2, 203
budget tips, 200
burger challenge, 206
finale and win, 232–36, 238
Good Housekeeping holiday challenge, 194, 198
Miami cocktail party challenge, 222, 223
morning show demo challenge, 224
opening challenge, 189
Q&A, 239–41
Rachael Ray demo challenge, 218, 220
Red Lobster fish challenge, 226, 227, 228
Rustic Lemon Onion Chicken, 234
on Season Six, 302
Skirt Steak Tostadas with Black Beans and Mango Salsa, 212–13
thousand-dollar dinner challenge, 229, 230–31, 232, 240
USS Intrepid challenge, 210–13, 215
Davidi, Penny, 329, 330
Davis, Justin, 328–29
Dawkins, Darryl, 102
Deen, Paula, 20, 108
Q&A, 282–83
Season One, 18–20
Season Two, 72–73
Season Four, 164–65, 168, 169
Season Six, 284–86
degustation, 136
De Laurentiis, Giada, 2, 58, 63, 108, 124, 246
Q&A, 248–49
desserts, 61, 240, 257, 324
All-Grown-Up Raspberry Hot Tart, 73
Beignets with Rosemary Caramel and Local Honey, 258–59
Peach a
nd Raspberry Cobbler-Tinis, 94–95
Pineapple Millefoglie with Maraschino Cherry Sauce, 299
Tofu Chocolate Mousse Pie, 16
wedding cake challenge, 88–89
Devon, Dayna, 164, 168, 174
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, 75
Dinner: Impossible, 89
Dittbrenner, Carol, 69
Drummond, Howie, 328
Dzenis, Dzintra, 245, 321, 339
camera challenges, 247, 266
carnival challenge, 260, 261, 262, 264
Chicken and Potato Napoleon with Spicy Tomato Sambal Sauce, 250–51
Grammy Award party challenge, 267, 268, 271
one-minute demo challenge, 260
Wolfgang Puck challenge, 252, 253, 256, 257
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Edamame Succotash, Crispy Catfish with, 224–25
eggs
Eggs en Cocotte with Basque Piperade, 120–21
Frittata, 5
Potato Salad with, 14
Spinach, Bacon, and Potato Omelet, 56–57
Elliott, Gordon, 2, 179
Ellis, Rosemary, 194, 198
empanadas
Brianna’s Empanadas with Serena’s Chimichurri Sauce, 290–91
Endive and Romaine Salad with Walnuts, Pears, Gorgonzola, and Raspberry Balsamic Drizzle, 27
English, Todd, 307, 308, 309
Esquire challenge (Season Five), 191–93
Everman, Jyll, 329, 330
Everyday Italian, 2
F
Fairchild, Barbara, 98
Falafel, Fresh Chickpea, 336
Fang, Doreen, 244, 321, 339
camera challenges, 247, 251
carnival challenge, 260, 262, 264
Wolfgang Puck challenge, 257, 258
Yukon Gold Potato Soup with Sweet Garlic Confit Croutons, 264–65
Feniger, Susan, 274, 275, 276
fennel
Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Three-Cheese Creamy Risotto and Arugula Fennel Salad, 300–301
Fewell, Deborah, 3, 18, 26, 337
egg demo challenge, 4
finale, 30, 31, 34, 35
Meet and Eat challenge, 21
Stewed Chicken, 21, 22
Fickman, Andy, 251
Fieri, Guy, 41, 63, 74, 282, 338
Chipotle Pasta, 50
cupcake challenge, 61
Early Show challenge, 72
five-minute demo challenge, 46, 50, 53
Jackass Rolls, 69, 70
Meet and Eat challenge, 64, 69–70
opening challenges, 42, 44
pasta POV challenge, 58
Q&A, 76–79
Rachael Ray on, 123, 126
Season Two finale and win, 73, 74, 75
on Season Three, 102, 104
on Season Four, 174, 178
on Season Five, 209, 210
on Season Six, 266, 267, 268, 271
Finley, Amy, 82, 98, 109, 338
Eggs en Cocotte with Basque Piperade, 120–21
finale and win, 128, 129
Goat-Cheese-and-Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts, 118–19
How to Eat a Small Country, 130
Iron Chef challenge, 115, 116, 117
least-favorite ingredients challenge, 109, 110, 111
opening challenge, 84
Q&A, 130–31
Rachael Ray demo challenge, 120–21, 127
wedding challenge, 89, 90, 93, 97
fish
Baked Halibut with Veggies, 221
Crispy Catfish with Edamame Succotash, 224–25
Pan-Roasted Salmon with Caramelized Cipollini Onions, Sautéed Greens, and Fines Herbes Truffle Butter, 156
Pan-Seared Salmon with Pancetta-Fried Cabbage and Thyme Beurre Blanc, 270
Red Lobster challenges, 150–53, 226–28
Salmon Pitas with Olive Tapenade and Wild Field Greens, 143
Flay, Bobby, vi-vii, 40, 58, 74, 174, 183, 324
on Iron Chef America, 124
on Iron Chef challenges, 116
on Jag Garcia, 126
Melissa d’Arabian on, 241
on-camera success, 6, 63
Season Three spill, 94
on Season Four finalists, 167, 174, 179
on Season Five dishes/finalists, 194, 213
on Season Six, 275
on Season Six finalists, 262, 286, 293
tips for finalists, 6
on Wolfgang Puck, 253
See also Iron Chef challenges; specific seasons
Florence, Tyler, 150, 200, 230, 231, 282
focaccia
Santa Barbara Olive Focaccia with Baked Goat Cheese, 254–55
Fogelson, Susie, 2, 40, 45, 115, 324
on Season Five finalists, 200, 228
on Season Six finalists, 275, 309–10
on show challenges, 141, 151, 285, 297
See also specific seasons and challenges
Folkman, Teddy, 187, 189, 238, 339
Bourbon Pancakes with Sausage Patties, 217
budget dinner party challenge, 201, 202, 203
budget tips challenge, 200
Esquire challenge, 191
Good Housekeeping holiday challenge, 194, 198
USS Intrepid challenge, 209–10, 215
Food Network, vi–vii
food-product challenges, 147–48, 183, 280–81
Frittata, 5
Fussman, Cal, 296, 300
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Garcia, Joshua Adam “Jag,” 83, 129, 310, 338
basketball challenge, 104
Fort Dix challenge, 108–9
Iron Chef challenge, 115, 117
least-favorite ingredients challenge, 109, 110
Linguini and Lobster Caribe, 126–27
Rachael Ray demo challenge, 126, 127
resignation, 128
wedding challenge, 90, 93, 97
Garlic Chive Blossoms, Chilled Beets and Asparagus with, 28
Garlic Confit Croutons, Yukon Gold Potato Soup with, 264–65
Garten, Ina, 2, 201, 202
Garza, Lisa, 135, 136, 178, 339
Bon Appétit challenge, 158
Cassoulet, 167
finale, 179–80
food-product challenge, 147, 148
opening challenge, 136
Rachael Ray demo challenge, 163, 164
Red Lobster fish challenge, 152, 153
USA Weekend challenge, 139, 142
Vegas buffet challenge, 175, 176, 178
Vegas promo challenge, 174
Vegas Throwdown challenge, 164–67, 168, 174
Gazpacho, Coconut Tomato, with Coriander-and-Mint-Pickled Shrimp, 313
Gertler, Adam, 134, 135, 136, 179, 181, 339
Bon Appétit challenge, 158, 159
camera challenges, 155, 163, 164, 175, 179–80
finale, 179, 180
food-product challenge, 147, 148
Red Lobster fish challenge, 151–52
Root Beer and Bacon Baked Beans, 176
USA Weekend challenge, 139, 140, 141, 146
Vegas buffet challenge, 175–76, 178
Vegas Throwdown challenge, 164, 168, 174
Gilbert, Eddie, 187, 238
budget dinner party challenge, 201, 202, 203
budget tips challenge, 200
Esquire challenge, 192–93
Good Housekeeping holiday challenge, 198
Grilled New York Strip Steak with Tennessee Drunken Braised Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Hash, 193
opening challenge, 189
goat cheese
Asian-infused Pork Tenderloin with Melted Onions and Herb Goat Cheese, 68
Chilled Beets and Asparagus with Garlic Chive Blossoms and, 28
Goat-Cheese-and-Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts, 118–19
Roasted Butternut Squash with Beet Greens, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, and Mint, 86
Santa Barbara Olive Focaccia with Baked Goat Cheese, 254–55
Goldman, Duff, 74
Q&A, 91, 263
Season Three, 88, 89, 91
Season Five, 189–90
Season Six, 260, 261, 263
Good Eats, 147
Good Housekeeping holiday challenge (Season Five), 194–99
Gorgonzola, Endive and Romaine Salad with Walnuts, Pears, Raspberry Balsamic Drizzle, and, 27
The Gourmet Next Door, 129
Granville’s, 210
Greek Shrimp Salad, 191
greens
Pan-Roasted Salmon with Caramelized Cipollini Onions, Sautéed Greens, and Fines Herbes Truffle Butter, 156
Spicy Southern Collard Greens with Sweet Maple Corn Bread, 197
Greenspan, Eric, 274, 275
Grella, Tommy, 82, 104, 129, 338
Bon Appétit grill challenge, 98–99
Grella Grill Rub with Rabe and Shiitakes, 99
opening challenge, 84
wedding challenge, 90, 93
grilling
Baby Back Ribs and Grilled Cantaloupe with Fresh Parsley Salad, 100–101
Grella Grill Rub with Rabe and Shiitakes, 99
Grilled Beef with Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad, 138
Grilled New York Strip Steak with Tennessee Drunken Braised Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Hash, 193
Ground Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze, Bengali-Spiced Potatoes, and Persian Cucumber Raita, 278–79
Salmon Pitas with Olive Tapenade and Wild Field Greens, 143
Season Three grill challenge, 98–101
Skirt Steak Tostadas with Black Beans and Mango Salsa, 212–13
grits, 283
Ground Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze, Bengali-Spiced Potatoes, and Persian Cucumber Raita, 278–79
Guarnaschelli, Alex, 189, 230, 232
Guy’s Big Bite, 75, 77
H
Halibut, Baked, with Veggies, 221
ham
Almond-Crusted Croque Monsieur with English Tea Béchamel Sauce, 294
Cuban Sandwich Wrap, 289
harissa, 234
Harlan, Brook, 3, 4, 8, 35, 337
Frittata, 5
Hearty Boys. See McDonagh, Steve; Smith, Dan
Hernandez, Alexis, 245, 247, 321, 339
Beignets with Rosemary Caramel and Local Honey, 258–59
Wolfgang Puck challenge, 256, 257, 258
honey
Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Honey Scallion Sauce, 145
Beignets with Rosemary Caramel and Local Honey, 258–59
Short and Sweet Braised Boneless Short Ribs with Brown Sugar and Butter Sweet Potato Purée with Wild Honey and Smoked Salt, 335
hors d’oeuvres
Asian-infused Pork Tenderloin with Melted Onions and Herb Goat Cheese, 68
Barbecued Bacon-Wrapped Mushrooms, 104–5
Jackass Rolls, 70
Miami cocktail party challenge, 222–23
Shrimp Puffs, 66
Thai Summer Rolls, 92
How to Eat a Small Country (Finley), 130
I
Indian spices, 325
injuries, 10, 42, 84, 152, 214, 253, 268
