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David Kinch's Killer Gumbo

David Kinch's Killer Gumbo

Season 2016 Episode 8
3:19
Pork Belly Three Ways

Pork Belly Three Ways

Season 2016 Episode 9
3:59
Smooth & Creamy American Pistachio Butter

Smooth & Creamy American Pistachio Butter

Season 2016 Episode 10
3:59
Steamed Buns

Steamed Buns

Season 2016 Episode 12
4:35
American-Pistachio Aioli

American-Pistachio Aioli

Season 2016 Episode 15
2:17
Citrus Supremes

Citrus Supremes

Season 2016 Episode 16
1:35
Crystal-Clear Juice

Crystal-Clear Juice

Season 2016 Episode 17
1:27
Master Your Mandoline

Master Your Mandoline

Season 2016 Episode 19
1:47
Julienne Veggies in a Flash

Julienne Veggies in a Flash

Season 2016 Episode 20
1:34
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Ultimate Chocolate Cake

Season 2016 Episode 6

Serious chocolate lover? Our signature take on the classic chocolate cake is light and spongy yet devilishly decadent and, thanks to dutch-process cocoa, dark as a moonless midnight. Our recipe uses mostly old-school approaches—brushing the cake layers with simple syrup to retain moisture, for instance. But it’s the secret ingredient that really takes the cake.

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