You say she's just a friend, but you're taking her to this cook-off.
The challenge pits local chefs against each other in a battle for the best cheesesteak.
Gillian Duffy was at the competition. She examines why America just can't win.
Team USA places tenth in the culinary competition.
A meatball slapdown, a chilifest, plus cassoulet and sausage festivals.
Padma is judging a cook-off between fashion designers.
A 'Man vs. Wild'–themed cook-off is great, but why not let Tim Love shoot ducks in Central Park?
Plus: More reasons to love the recession, and Lay's tries locavorism, all in our morning news roundup.
The 'Times' delves into the cook-off trend.
Matt Timms, the man behind the chili and bacon takedowns, is now appealing to vegetarians.