About this season
The Best Thing I Ever Ate is one of two flagship shows of the Food Network which premiered on June 22, 2009. The program originally aired as a one-time special in late 2008. The program consists of chefs picking out their favorite dishes in specific categories. Opening Introduction:
Episodes (16)
1. Grilled
Aired 31 May 2010 • 30 min
Memorable grilled dishes are recalled by Food Network stars in the Season 3 opener. Appearing: Bobby Flay; Guy Fieri; Duff Goldman.
2. Simply Irresistible
Aired 7 June 2010 • 30 min
3. Regional Favorites
Aired 14 June 2010 • 30 min
Regional dishes are discussed, including Maine lobster, Philly cheesesteaks and New Orleans po-boys.
4. Sweet Tooth
Aired 21 June 2010 • 30 min
5. Burgers
Aired 28 June 2010 • 30 min
Food Network stars reveal their favorite burger joints.
6. Appetizers
Aired 5 July 2010 • 30 min
They may be small in size but they're big on flavor! We're talking appetizers - from classic crispy calamari to French onion soup in the form of a dumpling! Find out what tasty morsels stars like Ted Allen, Bobby Flay and Duff say are the BEST way to start a meal.
7. Hidden Treasures
Aired 2 August 2010 • 30 min
Your favorite Food Network stars including Guy Fieri, Sunny Anderson, and Duff can't contain themselves as they dish up the goods on some of their favorite foods - including delicious spicy chili, creamy tender gnocchi, incredible hand pulled noodles and more. One thing is certain, this episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate is sure to bowl you over!
8. Sauced
Aired 9 August 2010 • 30 min
Tyler Florence, Sunny Anderson, Ted Allen and others reveal secret favorite dishes that are, literally, off the charts! From an off-the-beaten-path Hawaiian pork dish to an 'in-the-know' supersized slice of Sizzling Bacon. These Hidden Treasures may not be pirate's booty but they're definitely worth their WAIT in gold!
9. With Fruit
Aired 16 August 2010 • 30 min
From pasta in a divine tomato sauce to Hanger Steak covered in a spicy peanut mole sauce, to linguini with clams, and Toffee Pudding dripping with caramel, these plate-licking dishes and more have your favorite Food Network stars getting saucy. Ted Allen, Cat Cora, Duff and others share where they go for the best thing they've ever eaten with sauce!
10. Sliced
Aired 23 August 2010 • 30 min
Sweet candied oranges dipped in chocolate, a surprising green papaya sensation, flavorful tropical guavas wrapped in flaky pastry ... these are just a few of the fruit-filled, fruit-covered, fruit-laden, fruit-glazed dishes that the Neelys, Ted Allen, Aaron Sanchez and others say are their best-ever dishes with fruit!
11. Last Supper
Aired 30 August 2010 • 30 min
Sharpen your knives and get ready as Rachael Ray, Duff Goldman, Cat Cora and more of your favorite Food Network stars cut to the chase on their best ever sliced foods. Whether it’s a fresh piece of ollieberry pie, a meat-lover’s dream charcuterie plate or southern-style fried green tomatoes, these dishes and more are all slices of perfection!
12. Best I Ever Drank
Aired 6 September 2010 • 30 min
Pizza, crispy fried chicken, succulent juicy duck, a pasta feast extravaganza and smoky sweet BBQ pork - these are just a few of the meals that Michael Symon, Cat Cora, Sunny Anderson, Ted Allen and others say are, literally, to die for. Before they meet the Reaper, find out where your favorite Food Network stars will go for their...LAST SUPPER.
14. Local Favorites
Aired 4 October 2010 • 30 min
20. That I'm Thankful For
Aired 15 November 2010 • 30 min
23. The Best Thing I Ever Made for the Holidays
Aired 6 December 2010 • 30 min
24. For Brunch
Aired 20 December 2010 • 30 min
Brunch favorites are discussed by Food Network stars, including Alex Guarnaschelli, Claire Robinson and Duff Goldman.