Food Network Magazine May/June 2022

What’s your go-to cut of steak? Eric Adjepong Tournament of Champions; Alex vs. America pg. 96 Katie Lee Biegel The Kitchen; What Would Katie Eat? (on foodnetwork.com) pg. 101 Daniel Bojorquez Chef and owner, La Brasa pg. 95 Kardea Brown Delicious Miss Brown; Spring Baking Championship pg. 93 Maneet Chauhan Chopped; Tournament of Champions pg. 110 Shirley Chung Tournament of Champions pg. 94 Matthew Daughaday Chef, Juniper pg. 96 Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton Chef and owner, Ox pg. 96 Elizabeth Falkner Tournament of Champions pg. 94 Bobby Flay BBQ Brawl; Beat Bobby Flay pg. 89 Michael Gallina Chef and owner, Vicia pg. 96 Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa: Modern Comfort Food; Be My Guest (on discovery+) pg. 50 Duff Goldman Spring Baking Championship; Duff Ace of Taste pg. 22 Christian Graves Chef, Citizen Rail pg. 96 Alex Guarnaschelli Chopped; The Kitchen; Supermarket Stakeout; Alex vs. America pg. 62 Eddie Jackson Game Day Eats with Eddie Jackson (on discovery+) pg. 94 Sam Jones Chef and owner, Sam…

five years ago, on the eve of my husband’s 47th birthday, I dragged my daughters on an emergency trip to Bass Pro Shops hoping that the gods of gift-giving would lead us to something better than another plaid shirt. In a total panic, with both kids crying to leave the store, I lost all sense of reason and bought Wylie an extra-large propane-powered outdoor deep fryer. He owned a doughnut shop at the time, so this seemed like a fun, if pricey, idea. It was a total bust—he has used the thing two times—but the fryer changed our gift-giving dynamic forever: It sent a message that yard accessories are acceptable birthday presents, and Wylie ran with the idea. He gave me a patio umbrella one year, string lights the next. The…

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month! Find Asian American–owned bars and restaurants in your area and give them some love! Yelp teamed up with the nonprofit Gold House to create a tool that helps you with the search. It’s a great way to show your support during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. POTTED-PLANT CAKE: LISA SHIN. HONEY (2): GETTY IMAGES. GALAXY CAKE: JEFFREY WESTBROOK. PICO DE GALLO AND MIMOSA FLOATS: RYAN DAUSCH. BENEDICTINE DIP: CON POULOS. HOSTESS CUPCAKE: ALAMY. TOFU NOODLE SOUP, POPCORN, PIMIENTO CHEESE AND CANTALOUPE: RALPH SMITH. CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CORN CHIPS: LEVI BROWN.…

If you watched Keya Wingfield win the last Spring Baking Championship, you never would have guessed that she’s mostly self-taught. “I didn’t grow up baking,” says the Mumbai, India, native. “I got into it because I have a sweet tooth—my family loves sugar!” On the show, Keya wowed judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller with her bold flavors and impressive decorating skills. She says Duff “lost his mind” over her Bombay beach bars, made with white chocolate, fresh coconut and pineapple, and all three judges were impressed with the elaborate cassata cake she made for the final challenge. Now that she’s back home in Richmond, the champion baker plans to focus on growing her business, Keya & Co Baking. “I’ve been inspired by both my Indian upbringing and my American…

You might think that judging the new season of BBQ Brawl would make these Food Network chefs want to head to the nearest salad bar on their days off. Turns out, after taste-testing America’s best barbecue on camera they’re always up for…more barbecue! Here are their go-to spots. Jet Tila Heirloom Market BBQ, Atlanta “This place serves really great Korean-influenced food with kimchi slaw. The barbecue is pure and delicious.” Anne Burrell Franklin Barbecue, Austin “Franklin Barbecue is an absolute must. The first time I went I was so surprised by how delicious their smoked turkey is.” Bobby Flay La Barbecue, Austin “While shooting in Austin we loved La Barbecue. It’s what barbecue dreams are made of.” CUPCAKES PHOTO: YUNHEE KIM; FOOD STYLING: KAREN TACK; PROP STYLING: PAIGE HICKS.…

Looking Good Head outside and grill a meat-mushroom burger for the recipe contest on page 93. You’ll get a double dose of vitamin D, from the sun and the mushrooms! Vitamin D, known as the sunshine vitamin, is important for strong bones and can also help with skin growth and repair—just don’t forget to wear sunscreen. Great Minds Want to keep your brain in top shape? Eat your veggies! Researchers from the University of Barcelona studied people 65 and older and found that eating vegetables, fruits and other plant-based foods (like this spinach salad) provides polyphenols, which may prevent cognitive decline related to aging. Find tons of recipes in our 30 Days of Veggies story on page 68. In Season: Asparagus These green stalks are packed with all sorts of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin…