An image of John Torode and Gregg Wallace from the UK versions of Masterchef

These two made the TV Masterchef format popular

Cooking shows have come a long way from the simple two dimensional programme’s showing you how to break eggs and make meals that will give you a heart attack. The cooking phenomenon now makes superstars out of its culinary wizards allowing them to demonstrate not only their great skills in the kitchen but also their passion for cooking.
Sure some of these cooking characters on the shows are people you would not put water on if they were to catch fire from too much Flambé action.  But that’s what the networks want, to associate with a hero and despise a villain so that their ratings go up and the ability to merchandise increases.  

 

Never the less it’s educational and mouth watering (well most of the time) entertainment at it’s best. So which shows are the most entertaining?

Masterchef – Get recipes from this show: Masterchef at Home

 

Gordan Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares - See where it all began:Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares: Complete UK Series 1

 

Top Chef - Get recipes from this show: Top Chef The Cookbook

 

Hell’s Kitchen - Get recipes from this show: Damn Good Food: 157 Recipes from Hell’s Kitchen

 

Nigella Bites - Get recipes from this show: Nigella Bites: From Family Meals to Elegant Dinners

 

Top Chef Masters - Get recipes from this show:How to Cook Like a Top Chef

 

The Naked Chef - Get recipes from this show: The Naked Chef

 

Iron Chef - Get recipes from this show: Iron Chef America/Supreme Cuisine

 

Great British Menu - Get recipes from this show: The Great British Menu Cookbook: Book 2

 

The Next Food Network Star - Taken a look behind the scenes with: Food Network Star: The Official Insider’s Guide to America’s Hottest Food Show

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