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Celebrity Chef Recipes to Help You Cook Like a Star!

With these chefs' tasty takes on easy recipes, you can cook like a pro.
By Jennifer Treuting
<p>A true Southern treat, this recipe from Paula Deen will give you a deliciously moist and flavorful set of birds. Truly a no-fuss dish, rosemary adds additional flavor to the beer without adding extra time.</p><br />

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/drunken-chicken" target="_blank"><b>Drunken Chicken</b></a></p>
Terri Glanger
Paula Deen, Bobby Flay, Rocco DiSpirito ... and you? You bet! Thanks to these chefs' tasty takes on easy recipes, you, too, can cook like a pro, so get ready to whip up a star-studded dinner tonight.You can perfect celeb dishes at home, and then head to their restaurants for inspiration! Sound like a plan? Check out these celebrity chef restaurants and some hot new celebrity-chef recipes featured at the world renowned Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Let's "cheers" to all this inspiration!
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Paula Deen's Drunken Chicken

<p>A true Southern treat, this recipe from Paula Deen will give you a deliciously moist and flavorful set of birds. Truly a no-fuss dish, rosemary adds additional flavor to the beer without adding extra time.</p><br />

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/drunken-chicken" target="_blank"><b>Drunken Chicken</b></a></p>
Terri Glanger

A true Southern treat, this recipe from Paula Deen will give you a deliciously moist and flavorful set of birds. Truly a no-fuss dish, rosemary adds additional flavor to the beer without adding extra time.


Recipe: Drunken Chicken

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Rocco Dispirito - Pepper Steak

Rocco Dispirito - Pepper Steak
Courtesy of Rocco Gets Real; Meredith Corporation © 2008.
rocco dispirito pepper steak
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Paula Deen's Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

<p>If you're looking for a quick and easy dish to bring to a picnic or a potluck, look no further. Ready in about 30 minutes, this refreshing pasta salad from Food Network star Paula Deen is full of fresh peppers and onions, and drizzled with Italian dressing. Since there's no mayonnaise or egg content, it's safe to travel with, so bring it along to your next shindig, potluck, or party!</p><br /><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/paula-deen-bow-tie-pasta-salad" target="_blank"> <b>Bow-Tie Pasta Salad</b></a></p>
Terri Glanger

If you're looking for a quick and easy dish to bring to a picnic or a potluck, look no further. Ready in about 30 minutes, this refreshing pasta salad from Food Network star Paula Deen is full of fresh peppers and onions, and drizzled with Italian dressing. Since there's no mayonnaise or egg content, it's safe to travel with, so bring it along to your next shindig, potluck, or party!


Recipe: Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

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Katie Lee's Logan County Hamburgers

<p>Take two of the best comfort food favorites, grilled cheese, and a juicy hamburger, and you'll have one of Katie Lee's signature recipes. A true crowd-pleaser, it's ready in a flash for a weeknight dinner, and is sure to be a hit with kids and grown-ups alike.</p><br />

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/cooking-shows/celebrity-chefs/logan-county-hamburgers-recipe" target="_blank"><b>Logan County Hamburgers</b></a></p>
Courtesy The Comfort Table by Katie Lee, Simon Spotlight Entertainment

Take two of the best comfort food favorites, grilled cheese, and a juicy hamburger, and you'll have one of Katie Lee's signature recipes. A true crowd-pleaser, it's ready in a flash for a weeknight dinner, and is sure to be a hit with kids and grown-ups alike.


Recipe: Logan County Hamburgers

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Bobby Flay's Avocado Salad with Tomatoes and Lime

avocado salad from bobby flay
Philip Friedman

Savor the flavors of summer year-round with this light salad from Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Cherry tomatoes, avocado, and arugula shine when topped with a homemade vinaigrette of lime juice, honey, and rice vinegar. This salad is a natural complement to indoor grilling, so rain or cold weather is no excuse.


Recipe: Avocado Salad With Tomatoes and Lime

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Paula Deen's Southern Baked Beans

<p>Whether it's tailgating or a potluck, bring these baked beans along and you'll definitely make new friends.  Using canned pork and beans as the base cuts down the cooking time to under an hour compared to slow-cooker versions, but thanks to a generous dousing of maple syrup and yellow mustard, Paula Deen's take on the classic is still packed with flavor.</p><br />

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/southern-baked-beans" target="_blank"><b>Southern Baked Beans</b></a></p>
Terri Glanger

Whether it's tailgating or a potluck, bring these baked beans along and you'll definitely make new friends. Using canned pork and beans as the base cuts down the cooking time to under an hour compared to slow-cooker versions, but thanks to a generous dousing of maple syrup and yellow mustard, Paula Deen's take on the classic is still packed with flavor.


Recipe: Southern Baked Beans

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Bobby Flay's Grilled Sweet Potato and Scallion Salad

<p>Flush with the colors of autumn, this hearty salad has just the right touch of sweetness, and not solely from the orange-hued tubers. A light dressing of honey and cider vinegar makes this easy side dish a healthy treat.</p><br />

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/bobby-flays-grilled-sweet-potato-and-scallion-salad" target="_blank"><b>Grilled Sweet Potato and Scallion Salad</b></a></p>
Philip Friedman

Flush with the colors of autumn, this hearty salad has just the right touch of sweetness, and not solely from the orange-hued tubers. A light dressing of honey and cider vinegar makes this easy side dish a healthy treat.


Recipe: Grilled Sweet Potato and Scallion Salad

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Paula Deen's Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Corn on the Cob

<p>Paula Deen has combined two of the planet's most delicious foods for a side dish that's out of this world: the salty, savory goodness of bacon with the unbeatable taste of fresh, sweet, corn on the cob. Butter is purely optional.</p><br />

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/bacon-wrapped-corn" target="_new"><b>Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Corn on the Cob</b></a></p>
Terri Glanger

Paula Deen has combined two of the planet's most delicious foods for a side dish that's out of this world: the salty, savory goodness of bacon with the unbeatable taste of fresh, sweet, corn on the cob. Butter is purely optional.


Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Corn on the Cob

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Guy Fieri's Chorizo & Chickpea Sauté

<p>Don't worry about cleanup with this simple one-pot wonder from Guy Fieri. A single pan is all it takes to create this savory sautée, full of spicy sausage, chickpeas, mushrooms, onions, and more. Serve this filling and flavorful dish with a simple green salad for a wholesome meal.</p><br />

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/cooking-shows/celebrity-chefs/chorizo-spinach-chickpea-recipe" target="_blank"><b>Chorizo & Chickpea Sauté</b></a></p>
Courtesy of Food Network

Don't worry about cleanup with this simple one-pot wonder from Guy Fieri. A single pan is all it takes to create this savory sautée, full of spicy sausage, chickpeas, mushrooms, onions, and more. Serve this filling and flavorful dish with a simple green salad for a wholesome meal.


Recipe: Chorizo & Chickpea Sauté

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Snapper Pockets with Cilantro-Lemongrass Mojo

Snapper Pockets with Cilantro-Lemongrass Mojo
Snapper Pockets with Cilantro-Lemongrass Mojo
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Bobby Flay's Root Beer Floats

<p>We might know Bobby Flay best for his work behind the grill, but he's equally at home creating sweet desserts like this soda-fountain classic. A splash of bourbon adds a grown-up twist to this fizzy, frozen favorite.</p><br />

<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/root-beer-floats" target="_new"><b>Root Beer Floats</b></a></p>
Philip Friedman for Studio D

We might know Bobby Flay best for his work behind the grill, but he's equally at home creating sweet desserts like this soda-fountain classic. A splash of bourbon adds a grown-up twist to this fizzy, frozen favorite.


Recipe: Root Beer Floats

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Rocco Dispirito Frozen Yogurt

Rocco Dispirito Frozen Yogurt
Courtesy of Rocco Gets Real; Meredith Corporation © 2008.
rocco dispirito mint yogurt
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