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The challenge for Epps and his fellow contestants Bailey Sullivan, from Chicago, and Shuai Wang, of Charleston, was to make the best four-course progressive dinner of their lives.. No pressure.. For the judges at the table, including me, it was clear by the end of the meal that no matter how good Sullivan’s and Wang’s dishes were, and no matter how evident their talent, Epps was cooking and competing at a different level.

Read on for all 13 ways we love to prepare it — hopefully, you’ll find some dishes you love, too.. Rice Is Everything.“Fresh, summer veggies, a crispy, irresistible rice crust, fragrant saffron — I can't wait to serve this paella up family-style, on repeat.

It's the kind of rice dish that feels special and impressive, but actually relies on some pretty staple, accessible, quality ingredients (with easy swaps depending on what seasonal vegetables you've got on-hand).Rice is the star!” ⁠—.Antara Sinha, editorial assistant.

Pineapple Black Fried Rice.“I am always looking for new ideas for easy, hearty weeknight meals that I can prepare quickly for dinner with my kids without fretting too much about missing a recipe step, and chef Joseph Johnson’s pineapple black fried rice fits the bill.

It makes good use of leftover rice (hearty black rice, in this case, but you can use whatever rice you have), livened up with fresh, juicy add-ins like edamame, chunks of pineapple, and bean sprouts.

If you have spice-averse kids (like I do!)“Even Chihuahuas?” I inquired.. “I love the littles.

They can totally do it,” she laughs.“You’d be surprised.”.

I made a mental note to pitch another article to my editor about training my Chihuahua, Coconut, to hunt for truffles with McGee.. [Editor's note: Approved.].Her company also sells truffles and takes people out to truffle hunt in the Pacific Northwest, “like they do in Italy.” She works with farmers to.