The Bite: A fan favorite "Top Chef" alum goes 'extra special' with new cookbook Đặc Biệt

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Yet, as a television show, it relies on more than just appetizing dishes; memorable personalities are key to drawing in new viewers and keeping audiences engaged. In recent seasons, one standout personality has been Chef Nini Nguyen. She made an impact during her debut on "Top Chef: Kentucky" and later returned just one season later for "Top Chef: All-Stars L.A." With her charisma, humor, and entertaining confessionals, Nguyen brought a levity to the show that not all cheftestants manage to achieve. She quickly became a fan favorite — not just for her lively personality, but also for her impressive dishes, which consistently looked and sounded outstanding. 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Rich, succulent lobster is bathed with butter and your choice of additions (celery, mayo, dill, chives, hot sauce and the like), courtesy of Andrew Rea and his cookbook "Basics with Babish.") Tip: As Salon's Joy Saha writes, "Rea added that when making hot lobster rolls, tossing the heated lobster with room temperature butter yields a “creamy” filling rather than an “oily” one that’s easily absorbed into the toasted bread." Maybe a lobster roll bar could even be a fun occasion, ala a hot dog bar? Either way, you're sure to enjoy these special rolls. Click [here](~/AASU4wA~/RgRpCdzHP0RmaHR0cHM6Ly9hLnBvc3QubGhkLmxpbmsvczMyem0zMm9yci8_bGhfYWlkPTM0ODk2JmxoX2NpZD0xMWs0eG8xeXM4JmxoX2VtPXRyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg1JTQwZ21haWwuY29tVwNzcGNCCmcZx1cnZ3dvVgNSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjg1QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAJQ~~) for the recipe. 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