I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (2024)

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Paige Bennett

2022-01-12T19:27:36Z

I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (1)

  • I tested 67 recipes from celebrity chefs in 2021 and there are some I'll totally make again in 2022.
  • Ina Garten's baked-potato recipe and Ree Drummond's recipes for apple and pecan pies were amazing.
  • I love Guy Fieri's recipe for grits and Duff Goldman's recipe for chocolate lava cakes.

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Ina Garten's easy cinnamon doughnuts are a cozy fall breakfast.

I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (2)

I typically don't like baked doughnuts, as they always pale in comparison to traditionally fried ones. But I came across Garten's recipe for cinnamon-sugar doughnuts that looked easy enough that it was worth giving the recipe a shot.

They were very easy to make in both doughnut and muffin form. I made them in the fall, and they tasted extra delicious on a crisp morning with a side of piping hot coffee.

They're also easy enough to make ahead and store in the fridge for heat-and-eat breakfasts.

I've already made Sunny Anderson's pumpkin-pecan-pie French toast multiple times.

I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (3)

I love French toast, but I can never seem to make it quite right at home. It always ends up tasting too much like egg, so I had all but given up on eating it anywhere other than at restaurants.

Enter Anderson's recipe for a crispy, pumpkin-pecan-pie French toast. The bread is dunked in a batter that contains pumpkin puree, then coated in a mixture of cornflakes and pecans.

Every single bite of this indulgent French toast was crunchy with a soft interior. I loved it so much that I made it again the very next morning after trying it for the first time. I love making this on lazy weekends after sleeping in.

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I also love savory breakfasts, and Guy Fieri's cheesy jalapeño grits are one of the best morning meals I've ever made.

I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (4)

Although I do have a few sweet breakfasts that I turn to again and again, I usually prefer my morning meals to be savory. I tend to go for fried eggs, egg sandwiches, or avocado toast — that is, until I gave Fieri's cheesy, garlicky, jalapeño grits a try.

The grits turned out to have a golden, crispy exterior with a creamy, spicy interior. My favorite way to eat this dish is with fresh arugula and pickled red onion, which Fieri would certainly approve of considering his appreciation for pickled veggies.

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I found a new favorite recipe for pecan pie.

I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (5)

This year, I learned new ways to make foods that I used to be not-so-great at making.

Pie crust has been a baking weakness of mine for as long as I can remember, but after making several celebrity-chef pie crusts in 2021, I have improved my techniques a lot. More importantly, I found some great pie recipes to make in the future.

One of the best pies I made this year was a pecan pie from Ree Drummond. The pie crust was flaky, and the interior was the perfect combination of gooey and crispy. It was rich and sweet, and I plan on making this for future holiday dinners.

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I also found a recipe for apple pie that I can’t get enough of.

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Drummond also led me to a new favorite apple-pie recipe. Her apple pie features a perfectly buttery crust flavored with warming fall spices. The real showstopper for this pie is the crumbly crust complete with lots of brown sugar, butter, oats, and nuts.

I loved this dessert so much that I made another one using leftover dough from the first pie shortly after. Although this pie is tasty on its own, I couldn't get enough of it when served with vanilla ice cream.

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Anderson majorly upgraded my expectations for chocolate milkshakes.

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I hardly ever think to make milkshakes at home even though they're pretty easy to prepare. But I've yet to find a restaurant that makes one as good as Anderson's chocolate-chai shake.

The recipe upgrades basic chocolate shakes with things like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, fennel seeds, and black pepper.

The result is a chocolate milkshake with an extra kick that is so good I will happily make it again despite the hour of prep time required to steep and chill the milk.

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Aarón Sánchez's corn on the cob will make many appearances for grilling season.

I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (8)

I tried many tasty recipes for corn on the cob over the summer of this year, but the spicy, chili-lime version from Chef Sánchez stood out.

The seasoning includes rocoto chili paste, which I was able to order online. It keeps well in the fridge, too, so I can make this recipe several times before needing to order more.

Other flavorful ingredients include lime, fresh garlic, and cotija cheese. Every bite was a little salty, spicy, and refreshing and takes only about 20 minutes from husking the corn to plating it.

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I found four delicious mimosa options for future brunches.

I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (9)

I'm a big mimosa fan, and not just for brunch. It's an easy co*cktail that always tastes delicious, but I learned several ways to upgrade it by following recipes from Bobby Flay, Pat and Gina Neely, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Rachael Ray.

Flay's recipe includes fresh mango, fresh orange juice, prosecco, and pomegranate liqueur, all of which pair together nicely for a fruity, bubbly drink.

The recipe from the Neelys was refreshing and included pineapple and blood-orange juices, plus a cute, colorful sugar rim.

Guarnaschelli's mimosa is also inspired by the French 75 co*cktail. By adding gin, this mimosa is a little stronger. I loved the rim of this one, too — it had both sugar and orange zest.

I'll also be making Ray's mimosas in the future. Her recipe is simple and classic, with just orange juice, dry champagne, and orange liqueur, plus an orange peel to garnish.

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This lighter take on fettuccine Alfredo is one of my favorite dinners.

I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (10)

Although I follow a vegetarian diet, I don't like cauliflower much.

I'll never turn down fettuccine Alfredo, or any pasta really, but I was honestly shocked that of the three celebrity chef versions of this dish, my favorite was made with cauliflower.

Katie Lee Biegel's healthier fettuccine Alfredo recipe is a go-to dinner option for me, and I was so impressed that she seamlessly swaps cream for cauliflower. There's enough cheese and garlic to mask the taste of the veggie.

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For a restaurant-worthy, plant-based entree, I like Alex Guarnaschelli's "accidentally vegan" recipe.

I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (11)

I was surprised to find another cauliflower dish that I plan to make in 2022.

This time, it's Guarnaschelli's cauliflower steak marinated in coconut milk and spices and garnished with gremolata. It looks — and tastes — very upscale, but it was easy to make.

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Baked potatoes are a simple dish, but Garten's method for making them is genius.

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It's not difficult to make a good baked potato, but celebrity chefs take this humble dish to new heights.

Such is the case with Garten's baked potato, which features an herby, crispy skin and a homemade whipped-feta filling. Not only does this taste amazing, but also it looks really stunning when plated.

It's one of my favorite side dishes for a nice meal with friends or family.

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When I want to make an impressive dessert, Duff Goldman's lava cake is my top pick.

I made 67 celebrity-chef recipes in 2021. Here are the 12 I'll be making again this year. (13)

Goldman's chocolate-chip cookies were my favorite celebrity-chef recipe of 2020, and it's not surprising to see another dessert from the star of Ace of Cakes make my list of favorites for this year.

His chocolate lava cake tastes just as incredible as it looks. The middle melts into a pool of rich chocolate once you cut it open, but not before you have a chance to admire the crunchy candied walnuts and juicy slices of orange on top.

Together, the flavors and textures made this recipe one of my favorite things I ate in 2021.

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How much can a famous chef make? ›

How much does a Celebrity Chef make? As of Apr 4, 2024, the average annual pay for a Celebrity Chef in the United States is $63,994 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.77 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,230/week or $5,332/month.

Who is the highest paid celebrity chef on Food Network? ›

The Mayor of Flavortown is the highest paid food personality on TV. Guy Fieri is everywhere. You didn't need me to tell you that. The longtime Food Network personality is a staple on TV (you've at least seen one episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives) and runs a slew of successful restaurants around the world.

Who is the highest paid celebrity chef? ›

Ranking of the richest celebrity chefs in the world
  • Jamie Oliver – Net Worth $300 Million. ...
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Who is No 1 chef in world? ›

Joël Robuchin holds the number one spot amongst the world's top 10 chefs, making him the best chef in the world according to Michelin star ratings.

Who is the funny Italian chef with Gordon Ramsay? ›

Gordon Ramsay, Gino D'Acampo and Fred Sirieix set off on a European adventure, organising a special ceremony in each of their home countries. They begin in Gino's homeland of Italy, where the chef's best friend is renewing his vows in four days' time.

What is the hardest chef dish to make? ›

The 10 toughest dishes in the world
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  2. Turducken. ...
  3. Béarnaise sauce. ...
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What do chefs say all day? ›

All Day. In chef slang, the expression all day is used to indicate the total number of orders needed. As tickets come in, a chef will shout out the orders followed by all day. If there are three orders of fries on one ticket and four orders of fries on another ticket, there are seven orders of fries all day.

What is the signature dish of a chef? ›

What is a Signature Dish? Every great chef has a defining recipe -- A signature dish is that recipe that identifies an individual chef. It should be unique and allow an informed gastronome to name the chef.

What actress is married to a chef? ›

The actress tied the knot back in 2018

Amy Schumer has been leaving audiences in stitches ever since she rose to fame almost ten years ago - but away from the spotlight, the actress relished spending quality time with her husband Chris Fischer and their son, Gene.

What is a female chef called? ›

A chef is a chef, there is no female word for it.

What is a female cook called? ›

Answer: A cook is a gender-neutral word which describes the person who is an expert in cooking, culinary skills and expertise in culinary arts. The term “cook” is used in tandem with genders not distinguishing masculine from feminine. But both of them- male and female “cook”- are also described using the word “chef”.

Can chefs make 100k a year? ›

While it is possible to earn $100,000 a year as a chef, it isn't typical to earn that much. The median annual salary for chefs is $56,520. That being said, chefs who work in fine dining or who own their own businesses may be able to earn more competitive pay.

How much do Gordon Ramsay's chefs make? ›

The estimated total pay range for a Chef at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is $41K–$67K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Chef base salary at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is $52K per year.

Can you become a millionaire as a chef? ›

Getting “rich” as a chef is incredibly rare, unless you start out that way. The way to wealth in food service is either climb the corporate ladder for decades or get your own place, run it for decades, and buy the real estate that the restaurant lives in.

What is Gordon Ramsay salary? ›

How much money does Gordon Ramsay earn per year? Gordon Ramsay's earnings vary yearly, but he typically earns between $60 million and $100 million per year. His income comes from various sources, including his restaurants, television appearances, books, and other ventures.

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