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The Mind of a Chef Season 5

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Past

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It’s an old saying, but where you have been is almost as important as where you are going and ultimately makes you who you are today. Gabrielle Hamilton has traveled the world, but sometimes, it’s good to go back to your roots.

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Best Of: Birds
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We open the cage on some of familiar (and some not so familiar) poultry dishes.
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A look at some of the best desserts in the Mind of a Chef archives.
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Explore the wet and dry side of our culinary world in this surf and turf special.
Strip Malls
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Ludo Lefebvre’s restaurants embody the cultural mash-up that is the strip mall philosophy.
Best Of: Fried
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Revisit some of the best fried dishes in the Mind of a Chef archives.
Best Of: Legends
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Spend some time cooking with the greatest culinary minds in the world.
The Mind of a Chef Season 5
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Meet one of the most influential members of the food scene in LA, Chef Ludo Lefebvre.
Best Of: Eggs
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Fall in love again with the best egg dishes from the Mind of a Chef archives.
25 Bites
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A perfect tasting menu relies on balance, and on not fatiguing a customer’s palate.
New Orleans
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In high school, David Kinch’s eyes were opened by the glamorous Commander's Palace.
Restrictions
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Diners these days can be pickier than ever, and restrictions can be frustrating.
Balance
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For David Kinch, balance in life is as important as balance in a dish.
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