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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, musician and producer Benny Blanco gave us an intimate look at the making of his new cookbook, "Open Wide."
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Amanda Freitag's Favorite New Jersey Pizza Places - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, New Jersey native Amanda Freitag shared her picks for best pizza in the Garden State, from bar pie to artisanal creation. -
The Classic New Jersey Sandwich Amanda Freitag Loves - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, chef Amanda Freitag gave us the lowdown on her favorite iconic New Jersey sandwich: the Taylor ham, egg, and cheese. -
The Key To The Perfect Manhattan, According To Amanda Freitag - Exclusive
Amanda Freitag shared tips for crafting the perfect Manhattan in an exclusive interview with Mashed. It all comes down to a key ingredient: the Amarena cherry. -
Amanda Freitag's Favorite Easter Recipe Is An Ode To Spring - Exclusive
Produce like asparagus and artichokes are synonymous with spring. Amanda Freitag uses them to create one eggs-ceptional omelet that's perfect for Easter. -
The Worst Dish Amanda Freitag Ever Ate On Chopped - Exclusive
On the 15th anniversary of "Chopped," Mashed sits down for an exclusive interview with Amanda Freitag and hears about the worst dish she ever ate on the show. -
Amanda Freitag Is Mixing Things Up For The 15th Anniversary Of Chopped - Exclusive Interview
We caught up with Amanda Freitag for an exclusive interview about the "Chopped" anniversary, and her upcoming dinner at South Beach Food & Wine Festival. -
Cooking Show Competition Tips From Hell's Kitchen Finalist Johnathan Benvenuti - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Hell's Kitchen finalist Johnathan Benvenuti shares his advice on dealing with the stress of a cooking show competition. -
How Working With Gordon Ramsay Changed Hell's Kitchen Season 22 Finalist Johnathan Benvenuti's Life - Exclusive
The runner-up of "Hell's Kitchen" Season 22, Johnathan Benvenuti, wouldn't trade the experience for the world, thanks in part to Gordon Ramsay's mentorship. -
The Misconceptions Sammi Tarantino Wants You To Know About Hell's Kitchen - Exclusive
We caught up with Hell's Kitchen finalist Sammi Tarantino to get the behind-the-scenes scoop on what it's like to appear on the high stakes cooking show. -
How Hell's Kitchen's Season 22 Finalists Formed Lasting Friendships After The Show - Exclusive
Season 22 of Hell's Kitchen had everything you've come to expect from the cutthroat reality show, but also something unique: true friendship between finalists. -
Hell's Kitchen Season 22 Finalists Tell Us What It's Really Like Working With Gordon Ramsay - Exclusive
Gordon Ramsay's temper on "Hell's Kitchen" seems intimidating, even scary, at times. However, the Season 2 finalists say the show doesn't reflect the man. -
The Biggest Lessons Johnathan Benvenuti Learned From Hell's Kitchen - Exclusive
"Hell's Kitchen: American Dream" finalist Johnathan Benvenuti gives insight into his experiences on the popular cooking competition in this exclusive interview.