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Presented by the GM BuyPower Card | Chef Drew Platt shares his tips for making a delicious pot of Gumbo. This Southern classic was a staple for Drew growing up, and is sure to be a hit with the family.
The Art (and Genius) of the Meatball Smash
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Chefs Michael Chernow and Daniel Holzman explain how the meatball smash—a late night signature snack by The Meatball Shop—was born.
Working A Shift At An Iconic Brazilian Steakhouse
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Step behind the scenes with Cody Reiss as he's given a crash course on becoming a meat carver at Churrascaria NYC, courtesy of owner Alberico Campana.
The Extreme Diet of a Food Photographer—Who Also Happens to be a Powerlifter
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Bon Appetit’s Alex Lau may just have the greatest job in the world; He gets to travel the world, dine on innovative food, and photograph it for the pages of a magazine. Oh, and did we mention he’s a competitive powerlifter? Spend a week in the life our (very cool) food photographer.
Blended Burger Contest: Winner Announcement
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Presented by Mushroom Council | For the second year in a row, Mushroom Council teamed up with Bon Appetit's Test Kitchen Director, Chris Morocco, to challenge home cooks to make their best blended burger. Three finalists rose to the top with impressive submissions. Tune in to find out who the lucky winner of $10,000 is!
Recreating J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's Okonomiyaki From Taste
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We challenged resident Bon Appétit supertaster Chris Morocco to recreate J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's okonomiyaki in the BA Test Kitchen. The catch? He'll have to identify what he's making with a blindfold over his eyes, letting each of his other senses guide the way.

Check out J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's Okonomiyaki Pancake Recipe here.

Upgrade your cooking skills with his two captivating books by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, The Food Lab and The WOK, available now!
Babish Picks the Best American Candy of All-Time
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Andrew Rea (AKA Binging With Babish) pits 32 classic American candies head-to-head in a single elimination bracket to determine—once and for all—the absolute best sugary treat. 

Andrew Rea's cookbook, Basics With Babish, released October 24. Check it out here.
The Innovative Kitchen: Finding Inspiration
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Bon Appétit went hands-on to capture the discussion between award-winning chef Jamie Bissonnette and Brizo Lead Industrial Designer Seth Fritz.
Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Snickers
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Nougat. Caramel. Peanuts. Chocolate. The building blocks of a Snickers bar. Each taken alone is simple enough (well maybe not the nougat), but together they become a different monster. Join Claire Saffitz as she attempts to make a gourmet version of a Snickers bar! Check out Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csaffitz/
I Made A Giant Chocolate Nut Butter Cup
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Food Editor Shilpa Uskokovic loved peanut butter cups so much while growing up that she’s created a grown up take on her childhood favorite. This hazelnut butter cup tart looks exactly like a giant Reese’s peanut butter cup and will rival anything you’d find in the candy aisle.
A Day with the Bartender at Rockefeller Center's Legendary Bar
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“To be able to get those 500-plus cocktails out a night, we’re preparing hours before the doors open.” Tim Sweeney, Head Bartender of Pebble Bar at Rockefeller Center in New York, takes you through an entire day of behind the scenes prep. Sweeney demonstrates all the tools and techniques he uses to keep things running smoothly at this legendary cocktail spot.
How To Make Japanese Candy (8 Types Of Wagashi)
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Tomoko Yagi, owner of Cha-An Tea House in New York City, demonstrates all of the ingredients, tools, and techniques required to create 8 different pieces of wagashi - an artfully constructed Japanese confection with roots dating back thousands of years.
Shot & A Beer with Sam Calagione
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Bon Appétit's Andrew Knowlton sits down for a shot and a beer with Sam Calagione, founder of Dog Fish Head.
Brad Teaches You How to Sharpen Kitchen Knives
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Bon Appétit’s Brad Leone is back for episode 64 of It’s Alive, and this time he’s showing you how to sharpen a knife. Brad teaches you how to use a sharpening whetstone and transform your dull knife into a barbershop-ready blade (do not try at home). Tips from an old friend (Bob Kramer!), Gaby tries cosplay, and Chris settles the score: Rambo stropped.
Recreating Emeril Lagasse's Crabcakes From Taste
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We challenged resident Bon Appétit supertaster Chris Morocco to recreate Emeril Lagasse's crabcakes using every sense he has - other than sight. Was he up to the challenge?
20 Chefs Share The Most Important Tool in Their Restaurant
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Today, Bon Appétit is asking 20 chefs at top NYC restaurants what the most important tools in their kitchens are. From George Motz’s smashula at Hamburger America to Kellogg’s Diner’s gelato machine (presented by Amanda Perdomo, formerly of Kellogg's Diner), find out which tools these chefs need the most to keep their restaurants running smoothly.

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Play With Your Food
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Produced by Bon Appétit with Krusteaz | Co-owner of James Beard Award winning Restaurant Guelaguetza Paulina Velazquez, along with her three daughters, show us the key to making Sunday brunch a little more fun! To learn more, visit krusteaz.com
Bon Appétit Test Kitchen manager, Brad Leone, is back for episode 20 of "It's Alive," and this time he's visiting the workshop of legendary knife maker Bob Kramer to see what goes into making a high quality chef's knife. Together they forge, grind, and squish their way through creating a 5 inch utility blade.
The Museum of Ice Cream is a Real-Life Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory
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At the Museum of Ice Cream, a month-long exhibit across from The Whitney in New York City, they have a 3-feet deep sprinkle pool, edible balloons, and magical berries that turn sour flavors to sweet.
Recreating Bobby Flay's Cheddar Black Pepper Waffles From Taste
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We challenged resident Bon Appétit supertaster Chris Morocco to recreate chef Bobby Flay's cheddar black pepper waffles with sausage in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. The catch? He'll have to identify what he's making with a blindfold over his eyes, letting each of his other senses guide the way.
Terry Crews Attempts 6 Basic Cooking Challenges
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Terry Crews has his culinary skills rated by Bon Appétit as he attempts 6 basic cooking challenges. From making a grilled cheese sandwich to decorating a cake and shucking oysters, see if Terry made the grade.
The ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Answer Cooking Questions From Reddit
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The legendary chefs of Chef’s Table: Legends—Jamie Oliver, Thomas Keller, Alice Waters, and José Andrés—join Bon Appétit to answer your top cooking questions. From achieving perfectly crispy bacon to ordering steak well-done, they share expert tips to level up your cooking game.
How a Sugar Artist Crafts a 5-Tier Wedding Cake
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Sugar artist Ana Parzych joins Bon Appétit for this episode of Handcrafted to demonstrate every step of filling, stacking, and decorating a 5-tier wedding cake in her impeccable style. From building layers of buttercream and applying fondant, to crafting intricate decorative molding and realistic sugar flowers, take an up-close look at the craftsmanship behind the world’s most luxurious wedding cakes.
Sarah Decorates Holiday Cookies with Natural Dyes
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Join Sarah in the Test Kitchen as she decorates holiday cookies with natural dye!