May 31

Cookbook Giveaway: The Lodge Cast Iron Cookbook

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Use fresh summer peaches to make this Peach Crumb Coffee Cake from The Lodge Cast Iron Cookbook.

A simple cast-iron skillet is one of my favorite kitchen tools, mainly because it can be used with very high heat and retains that heat so amazingly. It’s ideal for searing steaks (one of Alton’s favorite uses) and baking cornbread.

I’m always on the lookout for new ways to put this pan to work, and The Lodge Cast Iron Cookbook doesn’t disappoint. It includes recipes for, yes, cornbread, but also soups and stews, main dishes, side dishes and desserts, with a whole chapter devoted to outdoor cooking. Whether you’re cooking over a campfire or having a backyard barbecue, nothing sets the “rustic cookout” mood better than a summery side dish or dessert served in cast iron.

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May 31

Thirsty Thursday: Pineapple-Infused Rum

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Pineapple-Infused Rum

It’s more than just alliteration; it’s a statement, a proclamation that Thursdays are when the weekend should really start. Kicking it off right is the key, and what better way than with a cocktail that not only takes the edge off, but tastes good too. A hard thing to disagree with, we know. Drink up, get down and go to sleep happy.

Bright and brimming with tangy, sweet pineapple, this is the boozy weapon your summer bar has been waiting for. Keep a pitcher of this pineapple-infused rum in stock, and turn impromptu imbibing into a classier (and tastier) affair. We’re a fan of mixing in a splash of club soda and tart lime wedge, but tonic, coke, sprite or juice all work just as well.

Bottoms up, folks.

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May 30

Sifted: Sandcastle Cake, Ice Cream Cupcakes and More

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Food Through the Page's Sandcastle Cake

5 Hot Links We’re Loving:

  1. Looking for a wow factor? This sandcastle cake from Food Through the Pages is your answer. Move over Barbie, Little Mermaid is the new cake topping queen.
  2. We’re inspired by Trissalicious’ beautiful recreation of French Laundry’s salmon tartare cornets. For a night you truly want to challenge your culinary skills, try these delicate treats.
  3. Cupcakes just got a summer make over with these coffee ice cream cupcakes from How Sweet Eats. Store in the freezer to enjoy them throughout the week (if they’ll last that long).
  4. Combine puff pastry, Parmesan, poppy seeds and a dash of cayenne to make Treats easy and delicious cheese straws. They’re the perfect appetizer for your summer cocktail parties.
  5. Cool off with A Thought For Food’s refreshing rhubarb and strawberry limeade. And while you’re at it, top it off with some Prosecco for even more fun.

Craving more?

May 30

Best Videos of Animals Eating

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The Internet is a vast space where one can find knowledge, inspiring personal stories and, most importantly, endless videos of animals. We’re not afraid to admit that we’ve spent countless hours of our lives stuck in an animal video k-hole. Because we love you and would hate to think of you wasting your time, below you can find a concise collection of our favorite kind of animal videos: videos of animals eating (aside from inter-species cuddling of course, because c’mon). Without further ado, we present our favorite 10 videos of animals eating.

Let the noms begin!

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May 29

Free Cooking Channel Preview on Dish Network

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Don’t get Cooking Channel at home? Dish Network subscribers, we’ve got some great news for you.

From now until June 19th, Dish Network subscribers get Cooking Channel for FREE!

You can catch Cooking Channel classics like Kelsey’s Essentials and Extra Virgin, and relive your favorite oldies like Two Fat Ladies and Good Eats!

Plus, scope out brand new series coming this month, including Road Trip with G. Garvin and The Culinary Adventures of Baron Ambrosia.

We’re excited to have you join the party. Check out Dish Network’s website for more details.

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May 28

Twice as Nice: Happy 2nd Birthday, Cooking Channel!

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Cue the candles and the bubbly pairing for that barbecue–Cooking Channel turns 2 this weekend. Ready yourself; here come the proud-mama clichés: So big, so fast! So young still, but so smart! It seems like just yesterday we were brand-new on air and just a wee blog online. As much as maturing, we’re still by Food People for Food People.

Remember that first blog post? Okay, you prolly don’t (again that parental pride). Anyhow, as we launched, Cooking Channel General Manager Michael Smith touted our game plan: “Together we’re going to find more ways to explore food and cooking, including the unconventional, how-to, global cuisines, wines and spirits, international travel, history and hidden gems, and even some classic favorites.” Over a couple dozen months we’ve been spinning the globe and peeking and poking and pondering and powering our way from cook to cook, cuisine by cuisine, city by city. We’re becoming the food destination to watch, finding what to eat and drink here on our site, on Facebook, on Twitter and on Pinterest and discovering the best of what to watch, whether it’s on television or with fun (and funny) original series here on our site—Trend Alert, anyone? Fodder for thought…

Stay tuned for even more hot shows this summer.

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May 25

A Hilarious Tour of Indian Cuisine in New York City

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Aasif Mandvi and Madhur Jaffrey

Hosts, Aasif Mandvi and Madhur Jaffrey.

Fan of Indian food? So are comedian Aasif Mandvi and culinary legend Madhur Jaffrey, and they’re embarking on a hilarious weekend tour of Indian cuisine within the boroughs of New York City. From Manhattan cab stands to Little India in Jackson Heights, Queens, they’re hitting some of Madhur’s favorite haunts to taste the flavors of regional cuisine.

Join the hungry and hilarious duo when they visit the country’s largest Indian grocery mart and explore some of New York City’s most authentic South Asian food on the all new premiere of Today’s Special: NY Indian, this Sunday, May 27 at 8pm ET.

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May 24

Thirsty Thursday: Coney Island Iced Tea

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Coney Island Iced Tea

It’s more than just alliteration; it’s a statement, a proclamation that Thursdays are when the weekend should really start. Kicking it off right is the key, and what better way than with a cocktail that not only takes the edge off, but tastes good too. A hard thing to disagree with, we know. Drink up, get down and go to sleep happy.

Long Island Iced Teas aren’t for the faint of heart. They aren’t for the faint of liver, either. Unless, that is, they come as masterfully balanced as Michael Chiarello’s. Starting with the usual suspects — light rum, vodka, gin, tequila and soda — Michael’s Coney Island Iced Tea rounds off each sip with sweet orange liqueur, tart lemon juice and fresh mint. Calling it refreshing would be a terrible understatement. Pour a glassful and you’ll see, before giving in to the temptation to have another.

Tea time just got pushed back a few hours, and for good reason.

Bottoms up, folks.

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May 23

Sifted: Momofuku Milk Bar Goodies and Memorial Day Favorites

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Mini Crack Pie by Butter

5 Hot Links We’re Loving:

  1. Butter transforms Momofuku Milk Bar’s infamous crack pie into cute mini pies. If you haven’t heard of crack pie, look it up and try some asap!
  2. Need a crowd-pleasing side dish for Memorial Day festivities this weekend? Cook Like A Champion’s French potato salad ditches the mayo and lightens up the cookout classic with a tasty fresh herb vinaigrette.
  3. More Milk Bar: We’re daydreaming about Scarletta Bakes’ batch of cornflake cookies. The crunch from the cereal and the gooeyness of the marshmallow makes for an irresistible treat.
  4. Whisked‘s recipe for lemon poppy seed shortbread is a bright and bold version of the buttery cookie.  It’s a perfect snack for tea-time snack, or anytime of the day we’re going to be honest.
  5. Looking for an excuse to make mac ‘n cheese? Fuss Free Cooking adds the superfood kale to her stove-top recipe, so go ahead and indulge.

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May 22

Nadia G. Lands Spot on Maxim’s Hot 100 List

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Nadia G. Maxim Hot 100 List

Don't melt the ice!

Today, Cooking Channel star Nadia G. achieved new levels of hotness, earning her spot on Maxim’s 2012 Hot 100 List. The Hot 100 includes the world’s hottest models, actresses, singers and bitchin’ bad-girl chefs; Nadia is in the good company of Pippa Middleton, Nicki Minaj, Jessica Biel, and Katy Perry.

But Nadia G. has always been on our hot list.

While we can all agree that Nadia is officially hot, her recipes (and friends) are pretty smokin’ too.

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