Geoffrey Zakarian

Nothing beats devouring fresh, juicy, and sweet corn on the cob in the summer. This excellent picnic addition sets the perfect base for other exciting foods on the menu. That's why we can't dare imagine a cookout without eating the pearl-like kernels straight from the cob. And whether you like boiled corn or grilled corn on the cob recipes, one thing we can all agree on is how summer can feel incomplete without this irresistible veggie. But let's admit it: this summer treat is not that fun when it comes to cutting corn off the cob (we've all been there).

Geoffrey Zakarian is considered by many to be one of the leading figures in the culinary world, and one glance at his résumé offers more than a few hints as to why. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 1982, the chef spent nearly 20 years working his way up the ranks in various kitchens, including New York's legendary 21 Club, where he became the executive chef in 1987. By 2001, Zakarian was opening the doors to his first restaurant, TOWN, which he followed up with his Michelin star-winning second eatery, Country, in 2005.

Whipping up the protein-packed breakfast staple may seem simple, yet there are quite a few mistakes everyone makes when making omelets. Some of these have to do with your technique, such as getting your pan way too hot and overcooking the bottom of your omelet or using a pan that's too large, as per Bon Appetit. Other potential missteps involve the ingredients you choose to incorporate, like using milk or cream or adding way too much of the mix-ins — more is not necessarily better.

Given the wild ingredients that "Chopped" contestants have to incorporate, it may seem like the judges wouldn't notice if a chef went a bit lighter with salt and other seasonings. However, the reason salt is such a critical addition to any dish is the role it serves. As Fine Cooking explains, salt is essentially a flavor enhancer and will amplify all the other flavors you've cultivated in your dish. It can also balance out issues with particular ingredients, taming the flavor notes in a dish that may be erring on the side of overly bitter or sweet. And, if you use kosher salt like "Chopped" judge Geoffrey Zakarian recommends, it often impacts the texture of your dish as well, adding a bit of crunch, per The Spruce Eats.

Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas, so, naturally, Food Network star ​​Geoffrey Zakarian posted a video on his Instagram with a recipe that fans can easily recreate at home. Though Zakarian's recipe is especially timely with the holiday coming up, it is also important to acknowledge...

The culinary legend talks food, business and his new show 'Big Restaurant Bet.'

Spring is just around the corner, which means home cooks can finally take advantage of all the vegetables that come with this season. One of the best ways to do so comes in the form of spring pasta. According to Wise-Geek, chefs have used asparagus, spinach, zucchini, squash, and even avocado to make dishes like pasta primavera and a variety of other spins on this seasonal staple. Chefs are always coming up with new variations on spring pasta — chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian recently took to social media to share his particular take on the dish.

It is a huge achievement when a television show hits the 400 episode mark. So naturally, when "The Kitchen" achieved this milestone it inspired Geoffrey Zakarian to celebrate in an oh-so-appropriate way — with a delicious, whimsically decorated cake. After all, it's a big deal for the show to have lasted since it began in 2014.

“I tell people what they’re doing wrong — isn’t that what we all need?”. Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian is joking. Kind of. The legendary chef and restaurateur spent decades perfecting his craft in kitchens (making thousands and thousands of diners happier and fatter in the meantime) and has gone on to apply his culinary genius to best-selling cookbooks, a restaurant consulting business and unforgettable turns on shows like Chopped, Iron Chef and The Kitchen.

May the best chef win. That is the mentality of a new cooking show coming to Food Network this week. The series “Big Restaurant Bet” premieres on Food Network Tuesday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Stream it weekly on Discovery+. You can also watch it on FuboTV (free trial), Sling and Philo. Chefs from across the country are vying for the chance to prove their culinary skills and win an investment in their own businesses. These chefs are competing for the chance to partner with Geoffrey Zakarian to gain an investment of $250,000 and start the restaurant of their dreams.

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Food Network star, acclaimed chef and restauranteur Geoffrey Zakarian is looking to invest $250,000 of his resources for the next rising star of the restaurant world. "Big Restaurant Bet" premiers Tuesday night on Food Network. Geoffrey and his wife, Margaret, joined us to talk more...

Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian and his wife, Margaret, tag team in their home kitchen to show us how to prepare a cocktail and snack tray perfect for entertaining guests. Watch Geoffrey and Margaret “tag team” to find the next star in the restaurant world on their new show, “Big Restaurant Bet”, premiering tonight, April 5 […]