Food Network Star: The Official Insider's Guide to America's Hottest Food Show

An all-access pass for fans of televisions most challenging food fight . . . and the Food Network stars it has created

For seven delicious seasons, Food Network Star finalists have endured weeks of grueling and complex cooking challenges to compete for the biggest prize in television: their own Food Network show. Each finalist is put to the test to determine his or her culinary competence and on-screen star potential, and the stakes are high. The last finalist standing is launched into food and television celebrity.

Now, for the first time ever, go behind the scenes with the finalists as they compete to win a life-changingspot on Food Network. From the drama of the challenges to the delicious winning recipes, Food Network Star: The Official Insiders Guide to Americas Hottest Food Show showcases hundreds of photosand stories from the finalists and celebrity judges, including the selection committee:

Susie Fogelson
Giada De Laurentiis
Bob Tuschman

and Food Network personalities:

Alton Brown
Cat Cora
Paula Deen
Duff Goldman
Robert Irvine
Rachael Ray
Michael Symon
Ina Garten
Tyler Florence
The Neelys

Plus recipes and stories from Season Seven

Youve watched them compete to earn their spot in Food Networks lineup—now you can cook the stars recipes in your own kitchen.

Dan Smith and Steve McDonaghs Lobster Potpie
Guy Fieris Jackass Rolls
Amy Finleys Eggs en Cocotte
Aaron McCargo Jr.s Stuffed Pork Chops
Melissa dArabians Flexible Four-Step Chicken for Family and Company
Aarti Sequeiras Ground Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze

Here is the official companion to cable televisions most challenging food fight. Food Network Star: The Official Insiders Guide to Americas Hottest Food Show is your all-access, behind-the-scenes pass to Food Networks highest rated series ever—where intense tests of talent and exciting guest stars steer a handful of finalists towards the ultimate dream job: his or her own Food Network show.  Food Network Star: The Official Insiders Guide to Americas Hottest Food Show brings you all the drama of seasons one through seven—plus winning recipes, candid photographs, revealing bios, trivia, and insider stories about the contestants and celebrity judges, including Bobby Flay, Susie Fogelson, Guy Fieri, Rachael Ray, Wolfgang Puck, Melissa dArabian, and Hollywood luminaries like Courtney Cox and Eva Longoria.

Here is the official companion to the smash hit cable TV program, The Next Food Network Star. Chock-full of winning recipes, insider stories, and much, much more, Food Network Star: The Book is your all-access, behind-the-scenes pass to the Food Network’s highest rated series ever.  Food Network Star: The Book brings you all the drama and zany challenges of seasons one through seven—as well as candid photographs, revealing bios, stories, and fascinating trivia about the celebrity chef judges and contestants, from Bobby Flay and Susie Folgelson, to Guy Fieri, Adam Gertler, and Melissa D’Arabian.

Ian Jackman is the author of numerous books, including The West Wing: The Official Companion and Eat This!: 1,001 Things to Eat Before You Diet.