Top Chef Sunday Roast - Season 1 Style

Katie Lee trying to get a dose of personality

... too bad it didn't work.

Don't get yer Alan Whickers twisted ya fucking fannybaws!

Baby Huey all grown up.

Oompa Loompa love.

I prefer to stab my teammates in the back like this.

Me? Grovel? Never!

BTW, has anyone told you how hot you are today?

You are the rock star of chefs!

Cynthia showed off her magic tricks

by putting the front row to sleep

and a hex on Ken.

Things That Make You Go Hmmmmm.

What would happen if Ted Allen and Chef Betty had kids?

We love you Ted!!!

It is not to late to sign the petition for Ted to be a mentor on Top Chef Season 3.

Click here to sign the petition.

What To Do New Year's Day

Looking for something to do New Year's Day?

Once you have recovered from the hangover, watched the parade,
and all the football you can take...
turn in for a new episode of Anthony Bourdain, " No Reservations" on the Travel Channel.

Check your local listing for time.

Hey, it's not Top Chef....

but it is food and one hell of a chef.

6 Days And Counting

6 days left until the new episode of Top Chef.

::: waiting, waiting, waiting:::

All seven chefs are ready...

well maybe all of them.

There will be cooking,

and drama,

and cooking,

and drama,

and OK maybe a spill.

Then new serving techniques. (Uh?!?!?!)

To make up for lost time...

Next Wednesday night, the new TC episode

( just like your favorite fast food place)

is going to be...

This means Wednesday night's episode will have either -

an additional 15 minutes of show,

or 8 additional minutes of show

and 7 additional minutes of commercials.

Wait to see!!

While you wait, Bravo is also offering the "Top Chef Foodie Flyaway Sweepstakes".

(They are giving away a lot of prizes this season... hmm... to make up for having the fans wait?)

The GRAND PRIZE is a trip for two (2) to the “Food & Wine Magazine Classic” event in Aspen, Colorado from June 15-17, 2007. Click here to register.

Top Chef Season 1 Marathon

Today is the day!!

Top Chef Season 1 marathon begins at 1pm EST. Check your local listing.

Tell us which episode from season 1 is your favorite

and who is your favorite chef.

And stay turn for this Sunday's Roast

when Chef Biatch Roast Season 1.

Chef Biatch Chats With Chef Frank

While we are all enjoying the holidays, at least one chef has others on his mind. Frank Terzoli, Frankie the Bull to Top Chef viewers, is a very charitable guy.

Chef Frankie recently raised $20,000 for Children Uniting Nations. "I may never see daylight with all the time I have been logging in the charity kitchen, but if a foster kid has a brighter day because someone wanted to buy dinner prepared by Frankie the Bull, well that is the best way to end this amazing last year."

How can you argue with that?

During a recent phone conversation, Frankie told me about another charity he supports, Chef Frankie's support for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, is very personal. His mother is a survivor.

Chef Frankie spoke about his family, his cooking and what he really thought of his fellow Top Chef contestants and all I can say is, he is a great guy.

So, in this land of plenty and in this time of giving, just remember there are those less fortunate then us and lets share the wealth. Whether it be donating a few dollars,dropping off some toys, cooking a few meals or something as simple as saying hello to your neighbor, just do something.

Chef Biatch

Holiday Message From Chef Josie

Here is a message from my heart to all of you this holiday season! Look around and enjoy what life has in store for you, appreciate the people who love you and whom you love, give back to the communities you are a part of and just try to look forward knowing we can't change the past but we can build a future better for everyone! so whatever holiday you'll be celebrating this season remember change begins with us-and "love is what makes the world go round" Be safe and enjoy some great food, with family and friends, making new wonderful memories! Happy New Year!

From Chef Josie

P.S. like always thanks for the continued support! Look for my new projects after the New Year!!! 2007 YEAH!

Yahoo Video For Episode 9 Is Served

Want to learn what cherries will do to your Libido?

Check out the Yahoo Preview

for the January 3rd episode,

" Create Sin Through Food"

The Night Before Christmas...Top Chef Style!

by Chef Back Burner

'Twas the night before Christmas,
When all through the house
Not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse;

The dishes were cleaned and put away with care,
With thoughts of a Christmas dinner soon to prepare.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of turkey and ham danced through their heads;

And mamma in her night gown and me in my skivvies,
We resting our eyes from the season's anxieties,
When out in the yard there arose such a clatter,
I grumpily got up to see what the hell was the matter.

Away to the window I angrily went
Tore open the curtain and was about to vent.
The street light that glared on the road below
Gave enough light for me to see...eh...so-so;
When, what did my half asleep eyes present,
But a miniature van and eight cheftestants.

With Gail, Tom, and Padma, I drew in my breath,
I knew in a minute it must be Top Chef.
More rapid than eagles these chefs came
And Tom shouted directions and called them by name:
"Now Betty! now, Ilan! now, Cliff! and Elia!
On, Micheal! on, Marcel! on, Sam, and...oh hell...Mia!"
Take the food to the porch, and into the hall!
Now hurry up! Not much time! Get to work, all!

As dry herbs that before power mixers fly
When they meet with an obstacle, let out a sarcastic sigh,
So into the kitchen these Top Chefs flew
With coolers of food and Kenmore Pro Kitchen equipment too.

And then in a second, I heard downstairs
The chopping, whizzing, and whirring of kitchen-wares.
As I scratched my head, and was turning around,
Into my bedroom Tom Colicchio came with a bound.

He was dressed in a chef's coat and, though I thought rude,
His arms were filled with all types of food.
A butt load of Bailey's and Smirnoff he began to unwrap,
He looked like a bartender with drinks on the tap.

His eyes how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry!
His cheeks were likes roses, his nose like a cherry!
His quirky mouth was in a smirky smile,
And his head reflected light you could see for a mile;

What was left of a cookie he held tight in his teeth,
And the crumbs encircled his feet like a wreath.
He had broad face and a tight little belly
Quite firm when he laughed liked over-set gell-y.

He was fit, and not chubby- strange sight for a chef
And when I saw him I almost laughed to death
A wink of his eye and some sarcastic comments,
Soon let me know not to worry about the cheftestants.

He spoke not another word, but went straight to work,
Cooking every course, then turned with a jerk,
With the ring of the timer filling the air,
He grabbed all the chef's with no time to spare.

They sprang to the van, and the tires gave a squeal,
And away they all drove, leaving a festive meal.
But I heard them exclaim as they drove out of sight,
"Merry Top Chef Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

Top Chef Elf-a-licious!

For your holiday entertainment,
The BTC Kitchen proudly presents...
"The Top Chef Christmas Elves"

To view your favorite Chef Elf,

Click on their name and turn the sound up.

Not only can they cook... they can dance!

Chef Betty


Chef Carlos


Chef Cliff

Chef Elia


Chef Emily

Chef Frank


Chef Ilan


Chef Josie


Chef Marcel

Chef Marisa

Chef Mia

Chef Mikey


Chef Otto



Chef Suyai

Chef Sam

A special thanks to our dear friends

over on Blogging Project Runway for the link!!

From Our Kitchen To You. Happy Holidays!

Hope everyone has a good Holiday...whichever one(s) you like to celebrate. And remember, everyone gains an average of 1 pound over these weeks... lets all try to raise that average to 2!

Chef Back Burner

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday and all the best in 2007. Eat, drink... then eat some more.
Sous Chef Humor

Happy Holidays Yall! Hope that fat bastard Santa brings you everything on yalls list.
Chef Biatch

Mark Your Calendar... Set Your TiVo

They are back!!!

Wednesday, December 27th,

Bravo presents all of season 1.

Check your local listing for times.

Beginning at 1pm EST - the following episodes:

101 - Who Deserves To Be Here

102 - Food of Love

103 - Nasty Delights

104 - Food On The Fly

105 - Blind Confusion

106 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

107 - Restaurant Wars

108 - Wedding Bell Blues

109 - Napa's Finest

111 - Finale

112 - Finale, pt. 2

Season 1 is also now available on iTunes

Reason 8 Why Our Chef Biatch Wouldn't Make It On Top Chef

Chef Biatch was still upset over "watermelon steak"

and poor Sam regretted winning the knives.

But Marcel didn't care...

as long as she didn't touch "The Hair".

Bad Chef Biatch, Bad

Your Turn to Build A Post

Since there is not a new episode tonight, the BTC kitchen thought it would be fun for everyone to do his or her own Quick Fire Challenge.

Here is how it will work:
- Read the challenge below.
- Create a chef name for yourself (optional) or you can use Anonymous
- Select one of the 7 previous challenges.
- Write what you would do in this challenge, (enter your reply either in the comment area or email us).
- We will let this post run for a couple of days to allow time for you to write your response.

As we receive them, we will copy and paste your emails or comments here in the post area and watch the post grow. Be creative, have fun and good luck to everyone.

Step 1: Select one of the previous Quick Fire Challenges -
Flambé
Sushi
Ice cream
Amuse Bouche (Vending machine food only)
Leftovers
Canned Goods
Baileys Cocktail

Step 2: Unlike the chef contestants, you will not have the Kenmore Pro Kitchen to work with. You may use one or several of the following:

An "Easy Bake Oven" with extra light bulb
A George Foreman grill
A hand mixer
A toaster oven
A bunsen burner
A camp fire or camping stove
An ice bucket
Plus any normal kitchen utensils (well if you have unusual kitchen utensils, tell us about those too)

You knew we had to throw a twist in here.

Step 3: Select one of the remaining Chefs to judge your food and tell us why.

Your time begins... when you are ready. Take all the time you need.

The prize...everyone is a winner for trying.

From Chef Mother Hubbard
I'd go for the ice cream Quickfire.

I would cube rugelach and stir them into a vanilla ice cream enhanced with sour cream and a cinnamon-sugar swirl. I would use the hand mixer to blend the liquid mixture. I'd then fill the ice bucket with crushed ice, nest the bowl with the cream mixture in it, and keep stirring the mixture and scrapingthe sides. I'd gently stir in the pastry and cinnamon swirl when the mixture was semi-frozen and continue to stir and scrape until the whole thing was almost solid.

I would have Ilan judge it as the one cheftestant who might understand a Jewish cuisine-based creation.

From our Email, Chef Lora
Hi! I love Top Chef (didn't watch the first season, but am thoroughly enjoying it) and I love your blog. I think this is a great idea for a challenge to the readers and I'm looking forward to the results.

I would choose to do the canned good challenge because I don't know how to flambe', make sushi, or make ice cream. I don't like Bailey's and I wouldn't have a clue on the vending machine challenge.

When I saw your list of kitchen items, I immediately knew which one I would choose: the George Foreman grill! This thing is fantastic. I use it to make paninis. Who needs to spend big bucks on a panini maker when all you need is a $15 George Foreman grill?

Tuna Melt Panini

Mix the following in a bowl:
Can of albacore tuna
Chopped canned artichoke hearts, not marinated kind
Half a can of garbanzo beans
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and pepper
Some hot pepper flakes
Little bit of mayo (just a hint)

Place slice of bread on GF grill. Add a slice of provolone or white American cheese (Elia will obviously not be judging this). Scoop half the mixture onto the bread. Place another slice of cheese and then bread. Close the grill.
In about 5 minutes, it will be crusty and melted and delicious! This is enough to make two paninis. I'd probably plate them by slicing them diagonally and arranging the four halves on a plate. Serve with potato chips (from the vending machine, of course!)

Now, who would I want to judge my QF challenge? I don't think Cliff, Marcel, or Elia would appreciate it. (I'm sure Elia would speet it out!) But Betty or Michael might like it. My favorite chef is Ilan, though. So I would be interested to see what he thinks of it.

From Chef Actor
O.K. I'll play...I'll do the Baileys Challenge ..the best way to do this is by the glow of an Easy Bake Oven!

I call it a Cininmon Oatmeal Rasion Cookie
2 count Baileys Irish Cream,
2 count Kettle One Vodka,
2 count Butter Schnapps
and one count Gold Schlagger
put in a shaker add ice shake well and strain into glass if you want you can put over ice! Packs a wallop and taste just like the cookie!

From Chef Penny
I'll take the Baileys challenge.
First off I'd have to taste test the Baileys, and since it was so good, I'd drink the whole bottle and forget what I was doing in the first place.

Then I would stumble around until I spotted the vending machine and of course I wouldn't have any change so I'd get mad and start shaking the machine and kicking it until a lone Snickers bar would fall out.

After eating half of it, I would mold it into a ball. With nothing else on hand to work with, I'd go dumpster diving (remember that I did drink an entire bottle of Baileys by myself) to see what I could find.

Oh yeah baby, Mike didn't use all of his Cheetoo's! I'd take them back to the kitchen and stick a few on top of my Snicker ball, using a few of the nuts for eyes and a nose.

When the judges came by to see my wonderful creation of molecular gastronomy and they asked WTF is that? I'd belch out loud and say......"It's a moose bitch!" Get it?, Amuse Bouche=A Moose Bitch.

I'm drunk on Baileys so it's funny to me! LMBO.

From Chef Jazzikins
Hi there from Jazzikins....ok, I'll try this.
The Amuse thing using vending machine food and a toaster oven (Going with what is usually in our vending machines at work).......death by chocolate amuse thing....

2 packs of shortbread cookies
2 packs of mini-kisses,
one pack of almond M&M's
plus 1 large cup of hot cocoa from the coffee machine (mostly for the chef LOL)

Top cookies with mini-kisses, place in toaster oven, let kisses melt down, top with almond M&M's for the amuse thing...then on the side I'd have the hot cocoa in an espresso cup.

I'd choose Elia (who else when it comes to chocolate LOL!) to sample it.

From Chef Edward
Baileys Challenge

Drink might have a name but we used to call them a White Pollack. (Variation on a White Russian). Half a glass of ice, 3 shots of bailey, 2 shots of Vodka,pour Heavy Cream over, serve seperated.

Mini Nalisniki
2 Cups flour
4 eggs
1.5 cup cream
salt
Farmers Cheese
Prunes
Butter

Take Flour and mix in the eggs, slowly add cream as you mix, add salt. Let set for a minute while you make the center. Mix 2 parts farmers cheese with 1 part prunes and a bit of butter. Heat till warm but not boiling.

Heat pan with butter, make small pancake and cook till solid, flip and brown a little. Apply to plate and insert enough center to be a little oozing, roll and hold with toothpick.

Top Chef Holiday Gift Ideas

Some additional great ideas. Give your TOP CHEF FAN cookies/candy and recipes from the Chefs.... or bake em and eat em yourself.

From Chef Betty to you:



Well, we just had to make 1,400 pieces of candy so I thought I'd share with you my recipe for Coconut Macadamia Brittle with Orange Essence...for 1,400.

I've adjusted this recipe down to about 2 lbs though...
2 cups of sugar
1 cup of Karo corn syrup (light)
orange peel from 1 large orange (use a microplane if possible, right into the pan and you get all the luscious oils as well)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons salted butter, plus additional for buttering sides of saucepan.
1 1/2 t baking soda, sifted (this helps the brittle not stick to your teeth)
2 cups roasted macadamia nuts
1 cup sweetened coconut, toasted or untoasted, whatever you prefer
Canola oil to oil baking sheets

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Candy Thermometer with side medal clip attachment so it can rest on the rim of the saucepan and the thermometer can sit in the candy mixture.

Oil or butter two large baking sheets, set aside (this will stop the brittle from sticking to the sheets when you pour it out). In a heavy bottom large saucepan, butter the sides. Add sugar, corn syrup, orange peel, orange juice and butter. Cook over medium high heat to boiling, stirring constantly. (use a wooden spoon). Stir to dissolve all of the sugar, but be very careful because boiling hot sugar is friggin' hot. Add thermometer to side of pan at this point, you want it to get to 300 degrees which is hard crack stage, this will take 20 - 30 minutes. When it reaches the proper temperature, remove from heat, remove thermometer, add the nuts and stir and quickly sprinkle the baking soda over the mixture stirring constantly, then CAREFULLY pour the mixture onto the buttered baking sheets and sprinkle the top with coconut. You can spread the mix to cover the pan, and it may be thicker in some areas depending on how flat your baking sheets are...not to worry, it's candy, it'll be enjoyed any way.... Set aside in a cool area (not the refrigerator though) and cool completely. When set, take out a mallet and crack it into rustic pieces, serve or store in tightly sealed container. If it's a bit oily from the oil on the pan, just set it on a paper towel to absorb some of the oil and ENJOY!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL TOP CHEF FANS!
LOVE CHEF BETTY




From Chef Marisa to you:



One of my most recent and favorite holiday traditions has been to get together with a few good friends who are fellow chefs and we make chocolates and cookies together. One of our favorite cookies we make are gingebread cookies that we cut and decorate into snowflakes. This is always a great opportunity for us to just hangout and have some fun together. There is inevitably a generous amount of champagne and wine that starts flowing. It's funny to look back and see the difference between the cookies we decorated at the beginning of our cocktail/baking party and the ones we decorated after a few drinks.

DECORATING GINGERBREAD COOKIES
6c. AP flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. baking powder
8oz. butter
1c. br. sugar
2T 2 tsp. powdered ginger
1T 1 tsp cinnamon
1 ½ tsp clove
1 tsp blk. Pepper
½ tsp. salt
2 eggs
1c. molasses

Combine the butter and sugar and paddle for several minutes. Add the spices, salt. Then add the eggs, then the molasses. Sift together the flour, soda, and powder. On low speed add the flour, and mix until combined. Flatten the dough into disks and chill. When you are ready roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Bake the cookies in a 350 oven for 7-10 minutes, depending upon the size of the cookie. Allow the cookies to cool and then decorate.


Thank you Chef Betty and Chef Marisa,
We at BTC wish you both a wonderful and safe holiday season.

Sunday Roast

Prepared by Chef Biatch

Now available for the holidays...

Mia turned you into a Ken doll dude.

WTF?

The Bravo preview department forget to talk with the editing department?

To see Stephen, click here for the bonus video.