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CELEBRITY CHEF
The latest binge-worthy food programming balances achievable recipes with Hollywood A-listers
SELENA + CHEF ON HBO MAX
THE CELEBS:
Selena Gomez & friends like Taylor Swift
THE CHEFS:
Marcus Samuelsson, Ludo Lefebvre, and Tanya Holland THE FOOD:
Basics like tacos and roast chicken
WATCH IF:
You’ve ever sung “Bad Liar” in the shower and once lied about being able to cook a French omelette
THE CHEF SHOW ON NETFLIX
THE CELEBS:
Jon Favreau & friends like Tom Holland
THE CHEFS:
Roy Choi co-hosts, and guests include bread gods Chad Rob- ertson and Chris Bianco THE FOOD:
Short ribs, pizza, and lots of meatballs
WATCH IF:
You miss food truck festivals as much as you miss new Avengers movies
STANLEY TUCCI: SEARCHING FOR ITALY ON CNN
THE CELEB:
The one and only Stanley Tucci
THE CHEFS:
Big shots like Massimo Bottura and local stars like pizza-maker Enzo Coccia THE FOOD:
All things Italian — pizza, pasta, and negronis WATCH IF:
You can’t wait to finally eat dinner on a different continent again
GREEN DAY
What’s for dinner? Vegetables — in all their fresh, seasonal glory
Red meat is out and red beets are in. Such is the food world philosophy of the moment. With many chefs now as committed to boosting our nutrition as they are to helping us reduce our environmental footprint, farmers’ market fare is finally getting its full respect. Vegetables — they’re not just a colourful garnish!
Matt Ravenscroft, the head chef of Toronto’s Rosalinda, has become one of the veggie movement’s latest ambassadors by preaching the power of greens through his veggie-focused Fri- day Night Delights takeout program. Follow his Instagram @thedirtyraven to keep tabs on upcoming editions. Once you’re ready to try your hand at slicing your own carrots, head to his website for regular posts spreading the vegan gospel. (We can personally vouch for the goodness of his braised endive gratin.)
EAT LIKE AN INFLUENCER Indulge your inner Gen Z kid with a grocery list sourced from viral TikTok recipes
A block of feta cheese for melting in a pot with olive oil and a generous heap of grape tomatoes. Cook until those burst and the feta melts, then stir in pasta and basil. Culinary spectacle ensues. Refer to #bakedfetapasta. Novelty Factor: Medium
Real Meal Appeal: High
Instant coffee for whipping with boil- ing water and granulated sugar, then scooping on top of a glass of milk or your preferred milk alternative. Find full details by searching #dalgona- coffee.
Novelty Factor: Medium Real Meal Appeal: Medium
Pancake mix to prepare and pour into a piping bag, then squeeze into your frying pan in droplets. Crisp until you have a bowl’s worth of mini pancakes — a.k.a #pancakecereal.
Novelty Factor: High Real Meal Appeal: Low
OUR SECRET INGREDIENT: BIANCO DI NAPOLI TOMATOES
Step up your next spaghetti night with an elevated version of a pantry staple
Now here is a can of crushed tomatoes so downright handsome that it’s tempting to never open it, and to instead just keep it on your dining table as a beautiful centrepiece. Granted, that would be a shame, since the tomatoes waiting inside are some of the finest we’ve ever enjoyed. The simplicity of a great pasta sauce can sometimes make spaghetti night feel like a bit of a cop-out. We promise that’s not the case when you use this can of organic, vine-ripened California tomatoes. The beauty of the packaging, combined with the wonder of the taste, will leave your date with no doubt that pasta night is a truly special occasion — particularly valuable if pasta is one of the only things you can cook. And once the can is empty, you can always rinse it out and use it to store chip clips. $10
BE OF GOOD USE
Recommendations for great, gimmick-free versions of classic kitchen tools
Add these practical upgrades to your cart when you need a pick-me-up package delivery to look forward to but don’t want to feel guilty about indulging in another impulse buy. Each one is so long-lasting and satisfying to use that buyer’s remorse is simply out of the question. Know a friend who embarked on a real quarantine cooking kick? These also make for great gifts.
Sheet pan
USA Pan Pro Line, Nonstick Baking Sheet, $20
Kitchen shears
Cutco Super Shears,
$150
Salad spinner
Oxo Good Grips Steel Spinner,
$80
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