YOUR FOOD NETWORK STAR!!

The Food Network is a pretty big deal in my house. My mom and I watch it obsessively while my dad can't stand it. Arguments about this fact usually ensue (in comic fashion, of course). SO, I had the urge to ask every person in my house (at a certain moment) who their top 3 favorite Food Network hosts are.

I went first:

- Bobby Flay: I have always had a secret crush on Bobby Flay. It's probably just his presence because I don't really like all the food he makes.

- Ellie Kreiger: Her recipes are FLAWLESS and HEALTHY. She aided me a lot in changing recipes to make them healthier.

-Guy Fieri: He travels a lot. I love to travel. I would steal his job at any time. Plus, ever since I was young I have loved diners and diner food.

Next was my sister, Jennifer:

-Giada De Larentis: This is a love/hate relationship. She loves her food but hates her random Italian accent when saying things such as "moot-zer-ella" and "pA-sta". I am confident that her 5 foot nothing self would punch Giada in the face in a real-life situation.

- Chairman from Kitchen Stadium of Iron Chef America: I can't remember his name...don't judge me. But Jenn would like to have his "nimble" skills.

-Chef Morimoto from Iron Chef America: She wants to perfect her Asian Cuisine. (To cook for me!)

Next was my MOM!

- Paula Dean: No lie. She cooks like her!

- Nigella Lawson: Loves the British spunk.

- Sandra Lee: Because who wouldn't want her to organize and decorate their kitchen!

The final two people are quiet comical. I asked my Dad (yes, the one who claims he will vomit if he has to watch anymore Food Network..) and my brother-in-law, Tim (who I am pretty sure has never seen anything on the Food Network).

Dad: He gave the people he HATES the most

-Rachel Ray

-Giada De Laurentis

-Paula Dean

...No reason was given.

Tim:

-Big Daddy: Because on time he saw him cook a really great Philly Cheesesteak

-Guy Fieri: He is a "man's man"

-Buddy: who is definitely on TLC's Cake Boss, not Food Network.

Well, there you have it. My crazy family's Food Network Semi-favorites.

Who is your favorite on the Food Network??

I will leave you with a recipe that I have been asked to make by this lovely family of my almost everyday for the past 2 weeks.

Marscapone Toast

Ingredients:

- 1 tub of Marscapone (cheese)

- 2 Tbsp. of honey

-1 baguette

Instructions:

- Heat oven broiler to 400 degrees.

- Cut the baguette into half-inch think slices.

- Wipe oil on both sides of the bread.

- Place bread on a baking sheet.

- Bake until golden around the edges and the center is firm, then flip and repeat. (It usually takes less than 5 minutes in my oven).

-While the bread is baking, divide the tub of cheese into Fourths.

- Place 1/4 of the cheese into a bowl and mix together with 2 Tbsp. of honey.

-Once the bread cools enough to handle, put the spread on top.

-Serve with fruit.

SO SIMPLE and a crowd pleaser!

- Bon Apetit!