by Ian Jackman
Iron Chef America, 42–44, 77, 115, 124, 248, 263, 282, 311, 317
Iron Chef challenges, vi-vii, 115–19, 162, 310–16
Irvine, Robert, 146, 282
Season Three, 89–90, 93, 96
Season Four, 139, 140, 141, 142, 146
Isham, Jen, 186, 188, 189, 190, 238, 339
Greek Shrimp Salad, 191
J
Jackass Rolls, 70
Jacobsen, Colombe, 82, 109, 129, 338
basketball challenge, 102
Roasted Butternut Squash with Beet Greens, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, and Mint, 86
wedding challenge, 90, 93, 97
Jenkins, Brianna, 244, 311, 321, 339
Brianna’s Empanadas with Serena’s Chimichurri Sauce, 290–91
camera challenges, 247, 251, 266, 292, 293
carnival challenge, 262
chef challenge, 275, 276
chile challenge, 274
food-product challenge, 280, 281
Grammy Award party challenge, 267, 268, 271
lunch-truck challenge, 284–85, 286, 287
one-minute demo challenge, 260
Sinatra challenge, 296, 298, 302
Wolfgang Puck challenge, 253
Jimenez, Susie, 329, 330
Vietnamese-Influenced Meatballs, 334
Johnson, Brooke, 4, 236, 320
judging, vi–vii, 2, 40, 45
Bob Tuschman on, 45, 53, 223, 310
Paula Deen on, 282
Rachael Ray on, 124
Julie and Julia, 229
K
kabocha squash, 60
kaffir lime leaf, 53
Kagan, Aria, 245, 321, 339
camera challenges, 247, 293
carnival challenge, 260, 261, 264
chef challenge, 275, 276
Eva Longoria challenge, 307, 309, 310
food-product challenge, 281
Grammy Award party challenge, 267, 268, 271
Iron Chef challenge, 311, 315, 316, 317
least-favorite ingredients challenge, 306
lunch-truck challenge, 284, 286, 287
Santa Barbara Olive Focaccia with Baked Goat Cheese, 254–55
Sinatra challenge, 296, 297, 302
underground supper club challenge, 304, 305
Wolfgang Puck challenge, 251–52, 253–55, 257
Kahaney, Cory, 135, 136, 181, 339
Grilled Beef with Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad, 138
Kali, Juba, 328
kampachi, 214
Kelsey’s Essentials, 174, 181
Ketchup, Basil, 208
Kidd, Kristine, 98
kids and kid-friendly food, 125, 163–64, 218
knife skills, 42–44
Kurlansky, Mark, 130
L
LaDuke, Michael, 150, 226
Lagasse, Emeril, 34, 74, 78, 79, 124, 128
Season Five thousand-dollar dinner challenge, 229–32
lamb
Ground Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze, Bengali-Spiced Potatoes, and Persian Cucumber Raita, 278–79
Las Vegas challenges, Season Four, 164–76
Leach, Robin, vi
least-favorite ingredients challenges, 109–13, 306
Lee, Debbie, 187, 236, 238, 310, 339
budget dinner party challenge, 201, 202, 203
budget tip, 200
Crispy Catfish with Edamame Succotash, 224–25
Miami cocktail party challenge, 222, 223
morning show demo challenge, 224
opening challenge, 188, 190
Rachael Ray demo challenge, 218, 220
Red Lobster fish challenge, 226–27, 228
thousand-dollar dinner challenge, 229, 230, 231, 232
USS Intrepid challenge, 214–15
Lee, Sandra, 58, 136, 200
lemon
Rustic Lemon Onion Chicken, 234
Lieberman, Dave, 61, 64
lima beans, 110–11
Lima Bean Soup with Parmesan Bacon Crisp, 113
Linguini and Lobster Caribe, 126–27
lobster
Linguini and Lobster Caribe, 126–27
Lobster Potpie, 32–33
Seafood Pasta with Broccoli Rabe, 149
Locketti, Susannah, 3, 10, 18, 26, 35, 337
Endive and Romaine Salad with Walnuts, Pears, Gorgonzola, and Raspberry Balsamic Drizzle, 27
Longoria, Eva, 307, 308, 309
Lyon, Nathan, 41, 50, 53, 60, 75, 338
Asian-infused Pork Tenderloin with Melted Onions and Herb Goat Cheese, 68
five-minute demo challenge, 46
Meet and Eat challenge, 64–65, 68, 69
opening challenge, 42
pasta POV challenge, 58
satellite tour challenge, 56
Lyons, Shane, 135, 181, 182, 339
Bon Appétit challenge, 158, 159
camera demo challenges, 150, 155, 163, 164
food-product challenge, 147
opening challenge, 136
Pan-Roasted Salmon with Caramelized Cipollini Onions, Sautéed Greens, and Fines Herbes Truffle Butter, 156
Red Lobster fish challenge, 153
USA Weekend challenge, 139, 141
Vegas buffet challenge, 175
M
Mango Salsa, Skirt Steak Tostadas with Black Beans and, 212–13
Maple Corn Bread, Spicy Southern Collard Greens with, 197
Marceau, Harmony, 3, 11, 18, 35
Rustic Pesto Pizza, 12
Marcello’s, 127
Mauro, Jeff, 328, 330
Chicken Apple Sausage and Squash Soup, 332
McCargo, Aaron, Jr., 135, 146, 179, 339
Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Honey Scallion Sauce, 145
Bon Appétit challenge, 158
camera demo challenges, 150, 155, 163–64, 175, 179–80
finale and win, 179, 180, 181
food-product challenge, 148
potato POV challenge, 145
Q&A, 182–83
Red Lobster fish challenge, 152, 153
Stuffed Pork Chops, 171
USA Weekend challenge, 139, 140, 142
Vegas buffet challenge, 175, 176, 178
Vegas Throwdown Challenge, 169–71, 174
McCullough, Paul, 83, 129, 338
basketball challenge, 102, 104
Fort Dix challenge, 108, 109
Iron Chef challenge, 115, 116, 117, 129
least-favorite ingredients challenge, 109, 110, 113
Lima Bean Soup with Parmesan Bacon Crisp, 113
opening challenge, 84
wedding challenge, 89, 90, 91, 93, 97
McDonagh, Steve, 3, 10, 338
Chilled Beets and Asparagus with Garlic Chive Blossoms, 28
finale and win, 30, 31, 34, 35
Lobster Potpie, 32–33
Q&A, 36–37
McGowan, Bill, 20–21
Meatballs, Vietnamese-Influenced, 334
mentoring, 60, 162, 248
Mesa, Herb, 244, 304, 321, 339
camera challenges, 247, 251, 293
carnival challenge, 261
cereal challenge, 302
chef challenge, 275, 276,277
chile challenge, 274
Cuban Sandwich Wrap, 289
Eva Longoria challenge, 307, 308–9
finale, 318, 320
food-product challenge, 280
Grammy Award party challenge, 267, 268, 271
Iron Chef challenge, 311, 314, 316
least-favorite ingredients challenge, 306
lunch-truck challenge, 285, 287
Sinatra challenge, 296, 298, 302
underground supper club challenge, 304, 305, 306
Wolfgang Puck challenge, 251–52, 257, 258
Mesa Grill, vi, 164, 274
Minute to Win It, 79
mirepoix, 110
Mitchell, Russ, 56
Mitovich, Matt, 69
Moea, Vic “Vegas,” 329, 330
Short an
d Sweet Braised Boneless Short Ribs with Brown Sugar and Butter Sweet Potato Purée with Wild Honey and Smoked Salt, 335
Morimoto, Masaharu, 42–44, 136, 189, 230, 311, 314, 323–24
Moulton, Sara, 126
muffins
Savory Breakfast Muffins, 333
Mulberry Street Burger, 208
mushrooms
Barbecued Bacon-Wrapped Mushrooms, 104–5
Frittata, 5
Goat-Cheese-and-Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts, 118–19
Grella Grill Rub with Rabe and Shiitakes, 99
Pork Schnitzel with Chanterelle Mushrooms, 24–25
mussels
Seafood Pasta with Broccoli Rabe, 149
N
Napoleon, Chicken and Potato, with Spicy Tomato Sambal Sauce, 250–51
Neely, Patrick, 136, 230, 231
Nirschel, Chris, 328, 330
Nixon, Kelsey, 135, 136, 181, 339
Bon Appétit challenge, 158, 159
camera demo challenges, 150, 155, 164
food-product challenge, 147, 148
Pan-Roasted Filet with Fried Shallots, 173
Red Lobster fish challenge, 151, 152, 153
USA Weekend challenge, 139
Vegas buffet challenge, 175
Vegas Throwdown challenge, 169, 174
noodles
Grilled Beef with Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad, 138
O
olives
Salmon Pitas with Wild Field Greens and Olive Tapenade, 143
Santa Barbara Olive Focaccia with Baked Goat Cheese, 254–55
on-camera success, 6, 8, 9, 18, 248
Aaron McCargo, 182
Aarti Sequeira on, 322
tips for, 6, 30, 46, 62, 63, 123, 124, 182
onions
Asian-infused Pork Tenderloin with Melted Onions and Herb Goat Cheese, 68
Pan-Roasted Salmon with Caramelized Cipollini Onions, Sautéed Greens, and Fines Herbes Truffle Butter, 156
Rustic Lemon Onion Chicken, 234
Oprah, 162
Outrageous Food, 321
P
Palumbo, Serena, 245, 311, 321, 339
Brianna’s Empanadas with Serena’s Chimichurri Sauce, 290–91
camera challenges, 247, 293
carnival challenge, 260, 261–62, 264
cereal challenge, 302
chef challenge, 275, 276, 277
chile challenge, 274
food-product challenge, 280, 281
Grammy Award party challenge, 267, 268, 271
lunch-truck challenge, 284, 285, 286, 287
one-minute demo challenge, 260
Pineapple Millefoglie with Maraschino Cherry Sauce, 299
Sinatra challenge, 298, 302
underground supper club challenge, 304, 305
Wolfgang Puck challenge, 256, 257, 258
pancakes
Bourbon Pancakes with Sausage Patties, 217
Pancetta-Fried Cabbage, Pan-Seared Salmon with Thyme Beurre Blanc and, 270
Parmesan cheese
Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce, 161
Lima Bean Soup with Parmesan Bacon Crisp, 113
parsley
Baby Back Ribs and Grilled Cantaloupe with Fresh Parsley Salad, 100–101
Chimichurri Sauce, Serena’s, Brianna’s Empanadas with, 290–91
Parsnip Smash, Shrimp with Pickled Veggies and, 272
Party Line with the Hearty Boys, 35
pasta
Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce, 161
Chipotle Pasta, 50
Linguini and Lobster Caribe, 126–27
Seafood Pasta with Broccoli Rabe, 149
Paula’s Home Cooking, 2, 283
Paulmeier, Orchid, 329
Payard, François, 230, 231, 232
Peach and Raspberry Cobbler-Tinis, 94–95
pears
Endive and Romaine Salad with Walnuts, Pears, Gorgonzola, and Raspberry Balsamic Drizzle, 27
peppers
Baked Halibut with Veggies, 221
Eggs en Cocotte with Basque Piperade, 120–21
Frittata, 5
Pessoa, Jamika, 186, 236, 238, 339
budget dinner party challenge, 202
budget tips challenge, 200
burger challenge, 206
Good Housekeeping holiday challenge, 194, 197, 199
Miami cocktail party challenge, 222, 223
morning show demo challenge, 224
Rachael Ray demo challenge, 218, 220
Red Lobster fish challenge, 226, 227, 228
Spicy Southern Collard Greens with Sweet Maple Corn Bread, 197
USS Intrepid challenge, 214, 215
pesto
Rustic Pesto Pizza, 12
Spinach Pesto, 167
pickles
Coriander-and-Mint-Pickled Shrimp, Coconut Tomato Gazpacho with, 313
Pickled Veggies, Shrimp with Parsnip Smash and, 272
pies
Lobster Potpie, 32–33
Tofu Chocolate Mousse Pie, 16
Pineapple Millefoglie with Maraschino Cherry Sauce, 299
pitas
Salmon Pitas with Olive Tapenade and Wild Field Greens, 143
pizza, 10
Rustic Pesto Pizza, 12
Pizzica, Tom, 245, 321, 339
Almond-Crusted Croque Monsieur with English Tea Béchamel Sauce, 294
camera challenges, 247, 260, 292, 293
carnival challenge, 262
cereal challenge, 302
chef challenge, 275, 276
Eva Longoria challenge, 307, 308, 309
finale, 318, 320
food-product challenge, 281
Grammy Award party challenge, 267, 268
Iron Chef challenge, 311, 315, 316, 317
least-favorite ingredients challenge, 306
lunch-truck challenge, 284, 286
opening challenge, 246, 247
Sinatra challenge, 296, 298, 302
underground supper club challenge, 304–5
Wolfgang Puck challenge, 253, 256
Play to Win foundation, 183
Points of View (POVs), 58, 123, 136, 148, 282
Season Six, 304, 305, 306–7, 321, 322
Pomegranate Glaze, Ground Lamb Kofta Kebabs with, 278–79
pork
Asian-infused Pork Tenderloin with Melted Onions and Herb Goat Cheese, 68
Baby Back Ribs and Grilled Cantaloupe with Fresh Parsley Salad, 100–101
Cuban Sandwich Wrap, 289
Jackass Rolls, 70
Pork Schnitzel with Chanterelle Mushrooms, 24–25
Stuffed Pork Chops, 171
See also bacon; ham; sausage
potatoes
Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Honey Scallion Sauce, 145
Chicken and Potato Napoleon with Spicy Tomato Sambal Sauce, 250–51
Ground Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze, Bengali-Spiced Potatoes, and Persian Cucumber Raita, 278–79
Potato Salad, 14
Spinach, Bacon, and Potato Omelet, 56–57
Yukon Gold Potato Soup with Sweet Garlic Confit Croutons, 264–65
Potpie, Lobster, 32–33
POVs. See Points of View
Powell, Julie, 229
Powell, Lori, 24
Proietti, Michael, 187, 238, 339
budget dinner party challenge, 201, 203
budget tips challenge, 200
burger challenge, 206
Esquire challenge, 191
Good Housekeeping holiday challenge, 198
Miami cocktail party challenge, 222, 223
Mulberry Street Burger, 208
Rachael Ray demo challenge, 218, 220
USS Intrepid challenge, 214, 215
Puck, Wolfgang, 253, 256, 257
Q
quinoa, 303
Savory Breakfast Muffins, 333
R
Rabe and Shiitakes, Grella Grill Rub with, 99
Rachael Ray demo challenges
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sp; Season One, 30–31
Season Three, 120–22, 126–27
Season Four, 163–64
Season Five, 218–20
Raita, Persian Cucumber, Ground Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze, Bengali-Spiced Potatoes, and, 278–79
raspberries
All-Grown-Up Raspberry Hot Tart, 73
Peach and Raspberry Cobbler-Tinis, 94–95
Raspberry Sauce, 16
Ray, Rachael, 46, 120
as director, 125, 318
Q&A, 123–25
Season One, 30, 31
Season Four, 163, 164
Season Five, 218, 220
Raynor, Elizabeth, 41, 42, 52, 75, 338
knife skills challenge, 44
pasta POV challenge, 58
satellite tour challenge, 56
Turkey Pine Nut Cabbage Wraps, 54
Red Lobster challenges, 150–53, 226–28
Restaurant: Impossible, 146
rice
Dry-Rubbed Shrimp with French-Cut Green Beans and Steamed Basmati Rice, 154
Jackass Rolls, 70
See also risotto
ring tum ditty, 19
risotto
Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Three-Cheese Creamy Risotto and Arugula Fennel Salad, 300–301
Roberts, Kevin, 134, 135, 136, 181, 339
Salmon Pitas with Olive Tapenade and Wild Field Greens, 143
USA Weekend challenge, 139, 141, 142
Robin Leach: Talking Food, vi
Rodriguez, Evette, 41, 44, 56, 61, 75, 338
Spinach, Bacon, and Potato Omelet, 56–57
Rolfe, Patrick, 83, 89, 90, 97, 98, 129, 338
Thai Summer Rolls, 92
Root, Waverley, 130
Root Beer and Bacon Baked Beans, 176
Rosemary Caramel, Beignets with Local Honey and, 258–59
Rueffert, Hans, 3, 10, 18, 24, 26, 35, 338
recipes, 24–25
Russodivito, Marcello, 127
Rustic Lemon Onion Chicken, 234
Rustic Pesto Pizza, 12
S
Saad, Jeffrey, 187, 238, 310, 339
budget dinner party challenge, 201, 202, 203–5
budget tip, 200
finale, 232, 233, 234, 236
Good Housekeeping holiday challenge, 194, 198
JFK airport challenge, 222
Miami cocktail party challenge, 222, 223
morning show demo challenge, 224
opening challenge, 188, 190
Rachael Ray demo challenge, 218
Red Lobster fish challenge, 226, 227, 228
Roasted Tomato and Red Chili Soup, 204–5
thousand-dollar dinner challenge, 229, 230, 231–32
USS Intrepid challenge, 209, 210, 215
sabayon, 253
salads
Baby Back Ribs and Grilled Cantaloupe with Fresh Parsley Salad, 100–101
Chilled Beets and Asparagus with Garlic Chive Blossoms, 28
Chinese Chicken Salad, 85
Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Three-Cheese Creamy Risotto and Arugula Fennel Salad, 300–301
