Paper Palate

I admit it.  I love getting to see inside other people’s refrigerators.  Who knows what new must-have condiment I might discover?  So you can guess that the Celeb Fridge feature in Rachael Ray’s magazine is a particular favorite of mine.  A recent issue highlighted the contents of Food Network celeb chef Bobby Flay.  Here’s a peek:

RR:  You’ve got a well-stocked fridge.  What are some of your staples?
I have bacon from Oscar’s Smoke House.  I also keep a stash of Greek yogurt on hand - I mix it with hot sauce to make a quick topping for an easy dish like roasted asparagus or smoked bacon frittata.  I keep organic eggs around too, because I’m a fan of big, savory brunches.

RR:  [I noticed] you make rows in your fridge - that’s a good tip.  So what’s a surefire, Iron Chef-caliber dish that you like to make for Stephanie [his wife]?
She’s from Texas, so she loves Sunday-night chicken dinners.  When I go all out, I make her fried chicken and waffles with a spicy maple-horseradish syrup to go on top.  That’s a serious Sunday dinner for her!

RR:  If you could have a dream dinner party, who would you invite?
I’d ask Bill Clinton, Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, Bruce Springsteen and Bono.  That would be a fun conversation because we’d cover so many topics.  Of course, I’d want you to come, too.  You could bring the eggs!

Photo courtesy of Food Network.