Dan Langan Answers Your Holiday Baking Questions

Gabe Bertaccini shares how a spontaneous weekend in New York City made him fall in love with its vibrant energy and ultimately led to his new bi-coastal lifestyle. He reminisces about the contrasting pace and personality of Los Angeles, where he still treasures his connection to nature. The chef dishes on his nerve-wracking competition debut on Wildcard Kitchen and the intense challenges of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing, where lack of sleep, spicy street food, and imposter syndrome tested his limits. Gabe reflects on how competing has deepened his empathy and reshaped his approach to judging. The chef honors Anne Burrell with stories of their meaningful connection on Worst Cooks in America, including a touching moment when she crocheted him a heart and made him a hot toddy while he was under the weather. Gabe shares his mentoring style, emphasizing patience, specificity, and the joy of watching even the most hopeless recruits find confidence in the kitchen. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Gabe Bertaccini on Instagram: HERE Learn More About Worst Cooks in America: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Juli 48min

Dook Chase describes his childhood growing up inside the iconic Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, where the back of house was his playground and the kitchen was always buzzing with energy. He discusses how his early work bussing tables and washing pots led him to fall in love with cooking under the watchful eye of his grandmother, Leah Chase. The chef shares how Hurricane Katrina reignited his passion for the family business, inspiring him to leave his finance career and help rebuild the restaurant as a symbol of hope for the New Orleans community. Dook explains how culinary school in Paris gave him the technical foundation and confidence to complement his family’s traditions, helping him both preserve and innovate Creole dishes. He reflects on the meaning behind opening Chapter IV, a restaurant honoring the fourth generation of his family, where he experiments with modern twists on Southern classics. Dook celebrates the deep influence of the strong women in his life, including his wife Gretchen, and shares his excitement for Family Recipe Showdown, a new show that celebrates culinary heritage and cultural connection. He highlights the storytelling at the heart of the series, where families bond over beloved dishes and cook under pressure for host Octavia Spencer and her lineup of celebrity guests. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Dook Chase on Instagram: HERE Follow Dook Chase on TikTok: HERE Learn More About Family Recipe Showdown: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Juli 36min

Danni Rose discusses the inspiration behind the seafood potato salad from her Dig In With episode, tracing its roots to her mom’s throw-it-all-in-the-bowl cooking style. The chef breaks down some of the key ingredients like Duke’s mayo, salad cubes, and a pinch of sugar that can elevate a potato salad to "diva" status. She dishes on growing up in Birmingham, painting a rich picture of her father’s juke joint, Haywood’s Place, filled with fried food, blues music, and community. She reflects on how the dual influences of her father’s juke joint and her mother’s church potlucks inspired her first cookbook and her mission to preserve and share Black Southern culinary traditions. The chef recounts her rise to internet stardom, fueled by a viral stuffed salmon video filmed with her last $20, and driven by a desire to make comforting, accessible food for people on a budget. Danni teases the launch of her new brands, showcasing her continued evolution as a culinary entrepreneur. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Danni Rose on Instagram: HERE Subscribe to Danni Rose on YouTube: HERE Watch Danni Rose’s Dig In With Episode: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Juni 40min

Duff Goldman shares what it’s like parenting a creative four-year-old who recently requested a brain cake—complete with eyeballs—for her birthday. The baker discusses his daughter’s intense focus and how it mirrors his own tunnel-vision approach to baking and woodworking. He dishes on the inspiration he draws from the baking competitions he hosts and how they help him stay on top of evolving pastry trends. Duff shares behind-the-scenes stories from his new show Super Mega Cakes, where he takes on six elaborate cake builds at once with a limited team. The baker discusses the intense physical and creative challenges of making cakes with moving parts, holograms, and surprising interactive features. He dishes on how his woodworking skills—honed through cake construction—led to his new Etsy shop and passion for toy-making. Duff shares plans for hand-crafted rolling pins and reflects on his lifelong evolution from graffiti artist to cake decorator to woodworker. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Duff Goldman on Instagram: HERE Subscribe to Duff Goldman on YouTube: HERE Learn More About Super Mega Cakes: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Juni 42min

and reflects on why women have excelled in the competition. The chef shares her intense experience joining BBQ Brawl as a first-time captain, calling it the toughest challenge she’s faced, with high stakes, unpredictable elements, and deep emotional investment. She dishes on the camaraderie and competitive spirit among fellow captains Bobby Flay and Antonia Lofaso, and how she mentored her team by encouraging them to play to their strengths. Maneet talks about her new series, Maneet’s Eats, created to simplify Indian cooking with easy, approachable recipes and everyday ingredients. She shares her excitement about bringing Indian flavors to Disney Springs with her restaurant, eet, where dishes like chicken tikka naan pizza help introduce traditional cuisine in a familiar way. Maneet reflects on the evolution of Nashville’s food scene and how her restaurants blend her Indian heritage with Southern influences. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Maneet Chauhan on Instagram: HERE Learn More About BBQ Brawl: HERE Learn More About Maneet’s Eats: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Juni 38min

Antonia Lofaso reflects on her Tournament of Champions win and how her competitive mindset evolved, fueling her return with determination and the drive to outperform previous seasons. The chef shares her confidence going into the competition, drawing strength from her experience and comfort in the high-pressure arena. She recounts the intense final battle with Sara Bradley, breaking down the challenges of the randomizer and her strategy for making sausage under extreme time constraints. Antonia dishes on the emotional moment of victory, finally overcoming a string of near-wins to claim her first major culinary title. The chef details her experience as a new captain on BBQ Brawl, describing the learning curve of balancing coaching and cooking while managing a diverse team. She talks about her camaraderie with fellow captains, her admiration for the show’s production, and the challenges posed by both weather and primal-style cooking tasks. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Antonia Lofaso on Instagram: HERE Learn More About BBQ Brawl: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Maj 48min

Bryan Voltaggio shares his earliest food memory of helping make creamed corn with neighbors in Frederick, Maryland—an experience that sparked his love for food and community. The chef discusses how his early interests in marine biology and the outdoors gave way to a culinary career after landing a busboy job that led him into the kitchen. He reveals how quickly he rose through the ranks and later manifested his dream of opening a restaurant in his hometown. Bryan reflects on teaming up with his brother Michael to create Wye Oak Tavern, a modern tavern in a historic, converted chapel, and how they added their own spin to historical local dishes, including an apple dumpling dessert inspired by a former girls’ school tradition. He talks about balancing family life, from lacrosse games to Sunday dinners, and how his aviation hobby brings a structured mindset to his kitchen leadership. He dives into the grueling yet rewarding experience of competing on 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing, crediting his endurance, organization, and drive for getting him to the finale—still chasing that elusive win. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Bryan Voltaggio on Instagram: HERE Learn More About 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Maj 48min

Kelsey Murphy describes growing up in an Italian-Polish family, where her love of food was shaped by comforting homemade meals and early kitchen memories with her grandmother. The chef discusses her unexpected pivot from a decade-long career in physical therapy to pursuing her culinary passion after becoming a mother. She explains how her food concept, Inspo, inside Lucas Oil Stadium blends fast-service efficiency with her commitment to handmade, elevated game-day fare. Kelsey talks about the mental and physical challenges of competing on 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing and why the real-time, high-pressure format drew her in. She reflects on the joy she finds in food television and the meaningful relationships she’s built with fellow chefs through the competition. The chef reveals her ultimate dream of bringing a James Beard Award to Indianapolis and continuing to grow as both a chef and media personality. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Kelsey Murphy on Instagram: HERE Learn More About 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Maj 43min