Who is your favorite celebrity chef? Television and cooking shows have certainly given some chefs widespread popularity. Some I could watch anytime and others not so much. I watched The Food Network almost every day after I became a Domestic Goddess. I saw many shows several times over. I learned a lot and was inspired to try new things in the kitchen.
There are a few Food Network chefs that I watched most often. I admit I have not watched any food or cooking shows in a while. Cooking, baking, gardening, and blogging has taken the place of most of my TV watching time. When I did watch it, these were the chefs that stood out to me:
- Alton Brown - because of his humor and the information he provided.
- Giada De Laurentiis - because she would include family in her shows and how much I wish I could eat as much chocolate as she supposedly does and be that thin.
- Paul Deen - because of Southern food and they way she can laugh at herself and make others laugh too. She has a great pound cake recipe I adapted to make an Eggnog Pound Cake.
- Emeril Lagasse - because his variety of recipes, especially the cajun/creole and Portuguese ones.
- Ina Garten - because of her love of entertaining, flowers, and gardening.
- Bobby Flay - because of his recipes for grilling.
Today's Sunday Supper is about favorite chefs. Picking a favorite is difficult for me. I like many for different reasons. I decided to share one of Ina Garten's recipes (slightly adapted). I have made this brownie tart on several occasions. It is rich and very chocolate-y. The sauce makes it even more rich and chocolate-y. Serve it with ice cream or whipped cream if you need to cut the chocolate richness with something. Me? I'll take all that deep chocolate richness all by itself. Mmmm...
Check out these celebrity chef recipes from the Sunday Supper team:
Starters or Snacks:
- Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog - Oyster and Brie Soup and Wine Pairings for Celebrity Chef #SundaySupper
- Linda at The Urban Mrs. - Inspired by Bobby Flay, Lobster Chowder with Roasted Corn Salsa
- Erin from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts - Rachael Ray's Cinnamon Popcorn
- Cindy over at Cindy's Recipes and Writings - Jamie Oliver's Bread and Tomato Soup
- Jeff at The Catholic Foodie - Drop Biscuits - Breakfast with Chef John Besh
- Renee over at Kudos Kitchen By Renee - Giada De Laurentiis' Garlic Toasts With Red Pepper Aioli
The Main Dish:
- Sheila at Cooking Underwriter - Paula Deen's Chicken in a Crock Pot w/ Sauerkraut and Apples
- Laura over at Small Wallet Big Appetite - Martin Yan's Beef Chow Fun
- Sarah over at Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends - Michael Symon's Lola burger with crab tater tots
- Susan at The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen - Ina Garten's Baked Shrimp Scampi
- Tammi at Momma's Meals - Ree Drummond's Sloppy Joe's
- Lane over at Supper for a Steal - Bobby Flay's Rosemary Bricked Chicken
- Tara from Noshing with the Nolands - Michael Symon's Pork and Apple Scallopini
- Shannon at Country Girl in the Village - Simple Red Sauce over Rigatoni. Inspired by, Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos
- Kris over at In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene - Rachael Ray's Muffin Tin Meatloaf
- Nicole from The Daily Dish Recipes - Paula Deen's Slow Cooker Pulled Pickled Pork Sandwiches
- Becca from It's Yummilicious - Ina Garten's Grown Up Bacon Mac & Cheese
- Alice at Hip Foodie Mom - Sunday Pot Roast with Risotto Cakes from Kelsey Nixon
- Jen over at Juanita's Cocina - The Neely's White Turkey Chili
- Brianne from Cupcakes & Kale Chips - Crockpot Beef Pot Roast with Mushrooms inspired by Giada DeLaurentiis
- Isabel at Family Foodie - Polenta with Garlicky Shrimp inspired by Chef Todd English
- Wendy from The Weekend Gourmet - Shrimp Penne in Pesto Cream Sauce, From Emeril Lagasse
- Bobbi over at Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen - Cheesy Poblano Chicken
- Patti at Comfy Cuisine - Tyler Florence's Chicken Francese
- Roxanne over at The Roxx Box - Jambalaya Pasta with Penne, Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille
- Sue from Sue's Nutrition Buzz - Rachael Ray's Spicy Corn Chowdah Mac 'n' Cheese
- Jamie at Mama Mommy Mom - Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Gouda and Prosciutto. Adapted from, Giada De Laurentiis'
- Tora over at Tora's Real Food - Pork and beans with Alton Brown's pickled pork
- Elisabeth over at The Hand That Rocks The Ladle - Emeril's New Orleans Style Red Beans & Rice
Amazing Sides:
- Megan from I Run For Wine - Curtis Stone's Acorn Squash Roasted with Thyme
- Sandi over at Midlife Road Trip - Gabriele Corcos's Gnocchi di Patate
- Shelby at Diabetic Foodie - Orange Pecan Black Rice, adapted from Ina Garten
- Katie from She likes Ruffles, He likes Truffles - Chef Fabio Viviani's Spinach and Artichoke Risotto
Sweet Endings:
- Renee over at Magnolia Days - Brownie Tart
- Conni at The Foodie Army Wife - Inspired by Ree Drummond - Scrumptious Apple Coffee Cake
- Paula over at Vintage Kitchen Notes - Bill Granger´s Cherry Tart
- Pam from The Meltaways - Savannah Sheet Cake
- Katy over at Happy Baking Days - Mary Berry's Treacle Tart
- Jaime over at Mom's Test Kitchen - Southern Tea Cakes
- Amy over at Kimchi MOM - Crack Pie, I Can't Quit You
- Lyn from The Lovely Pantry - Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Squares
- Melanie at From Fast Food to Fresh Food - Sand Tarts
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Chocolate Brownie Tart
Ingredients
For the tart:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter sliced into tablespoons
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided
- 3 eggs large or extra-large, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
For the sauce:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the tart:
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In a bowl set over simmering water, add the butter and 2 cups of the chocolate chips. Stir until the butter and chocolate melts. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch tart pan with removable sides.
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In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, coffee, and vanilla using an electric mixer on medium-high speed about 3 minutes, until lighter in color and well blended. Add the cooled chocolate and beat to combine.
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In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 cup of the chocolate chips, and nuts. Stir to combine ingredients. Add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the tart pan.
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Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is puffed. The top will crack. Cool the tart completely on a wire rack. Transfer the tart from the pan to a serving plate. Slice and serve with chocolate sauce, ice cream, and/or whipped cream.
For the sauce:
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In a small saucepan, add the cream, chocolate chips, and vanilla. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
A recipe for a brownie tart served with homemade chocolate sauce. It has a deep chocolate flavor and is loaded with chocolate chips and nuts.
Recipe adapted from one by Ina Garten on The Food Network website.
Such an attractive Brownie Tart! I very much wanted to see this recipe! I can't wait to make this. Ina's recipes are wonderful! I'm thinking of picking up her cookbook soon!
This dessert looks super decadent and super yummy! I haven't had an Ina Garten recipe I didn't like yet. Do you have her new cookbook?
Can´t go wrong with this kind of dessert! Here we make a brownie tart that is a base like this one, a layer of dulce de leche and meringue on top... too much ha? I think the first book by Ina is one of my turning points in the kitchen. She is awesome and this recipe proves it. Happy Sunday Renée!
I love Ina, I don't watch TV much anymore either, but I still love to check in every once and a while to see what the chefs are making.
This brownie tart would be a huge hit with my family on Christmas. We are all chocoholics!
Ooooh I adore this brownie tart!!! It looks so wonderful and chocolatey delicious!
Thank you so much Kayle! It is one tasty chocolatey tart.
All I can say, Renee is ooh... ahhhh...! 🙂
Brownie Tart.. oh yes..! Love it.. and all the other links, too, so many great recipes
This looks yummy!!!
I love anything with brownies. This tart looks delicious.
I'm too distracted by the mention of Eggnog Pound Cake to focus on the Brownie Tart.
LOL! The Eggnog Pound Cake is a good one too. I love to make it for the holidays.
Brownie tart! Sounds fantastic. Sign me up!
I haven't watched much of the Food Network lately and have been a slave to Top Chef, but that's all I watch with regard to food shows.
I've been waiting for this recipe ever since you posted your "sneak peek". I suppose I could use a 9-inch springform or pie pan?
Yes, you can use a springform or pie pan. I like the way the edges look with the tart pan but a different pan will not (or should not) change the texture or taste.
This looks amazingly decadent! It is hard to narrow down to one favorite chef!
I love seeing so much inspiration from Ina. She is a fabulous to watch and an inspiration in so many ways. This dessert looks so great!!
Brownies. Yes! Made into a tart... even better. This looks absolutely fantastic! I love Ina. Her food is always luscious and amazing.
What a delectable tart! Great idea! Ina Garten seems to be popular, I need to find out more about her!
I've been drooling at this recipe all week my friend!! Yummy! I love your picks and the reasons for them, amazing how each Chef has their own personality and how they come off to little ol' us 🙂 Giada is one of my favs! Thanks for sharing!
I adore Ina. She's the one I'd pick to share a celebrity chef dinner with. This looks amazing!
Wow - this looks absolutely decadent...but wonderful! I'd like a slice, please!
What a great way to get my chocolate fix! Just the way I prefer it too..Intense flavor packed into a relatively thin tart!
Oh wow a brownie tart, this looks perfect.
Wow... yes please!
I totally agree with you that I love some of my favorite chef celebrities but change the channel when my lesser favorites come on. I haven't been able to watch any of my favorite cooking shows lately because blogging has taken up so much of my time. Ina is a classic but a goodie. You can never go wrong with a Ina recipe. Your tart is making me want chocolate like right now.
Thanks Sarah and I'm still dreaming about your Lola burger.
Oh WOW that looks fabulous. I love chocolate and this seriously made me want to lick the screen LOL gotta pin this for later!!
Oh my goodness! That Brownie Tart looks fabulous! My kids will love!
Ohhh this looks so yummy with that chocolate sauce! I love Ina's recipes!
This sounds and looks amazing. I love Ina and I have to make this next time I bake!
Brownie Tart!! I love that it's a brownie in disguise and can be dressed up for a nice dinner party.
Renee this is wonderful. I love everything about this. The brownie is like the little black dress of the foodie world.
I remember watching the episode where Iran Garten made this brownie pie and thinking it would be amazing. Yours look just as yum!
Totally agree with you on the line-up of chefs who you liked. . and WOW! This brownie tart with the chocolate sauce looks sooooo good! And Giada really doesn't eat that much chocolate. . there's no way. . and she probably has a personal trainer too! 😛 J/K . . I LOVE Giada. . but she is way too skinny!!
Funny Alice! It would be nice to know a secret to eating a bunch of chocolate and being that skinny.
I love Ina - you couldn't have picked a better recipe for this week's Sunday Supper (mostly because I couldn't live without chocolate so you're preaching to the choir here). I agree with Alice above - I like Giada but she looks like a bobblehead - way.too.skinny. I watched the last season of The Next Food Network Star and I'd do a double take every time she came on screen. She needs to eat lots of this gorgeous brownie tart!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment.
I'm ashamed to admit that in my first year of blogging I haven't made brownies yet. But a brownie tart? Yes please! I love that there's no cocoa powder in it but chocolate loaded. Adding to my 'to make & bake' list.
I love anything from Ina and this tart is fabulous! I've made it myself, so I can attest to it!
Yummo! This is chocolate heaven. I'll take a few slices to go 😉