How a former pro chef designs kitchens

Dive into a month of fiery foods, celebratory vibes, and kitchens worth cooking in. [View this email in your browser]( Bring on the heat. 🔥 Hear that? It’s the sizzle of the grill, the waves lapping the shore, the music turned up just a little bit too loud. I’m talking about the sounds of summer. And, okay, while it may barely be June, I can’t help but be excited — after all, Tastemade is kicking off Summer Sessions, and shining light on the diverse communities that make our world  brighter. 🌈 What else? We’ve got some kitchen wisdom from Ellen Marie Bennett, founder of Hedley & Bennett, and the host of our new show, Kitchen Glow Up. You can even shop the show if you like what you see! So join us in some fiery fun this week by getting your grilling season off to a hot start. Spoiler alert: Great grilling includes more than just steak. 😉 Now, time for a brain teaser from our friends at [Noom](. [Four bowls of different kinds of food like pasta, tomato soup, salad, and rice and veggies.] FOOD What to Eat Hot grill summer. Whether you’re in charge of the grill or simply contributing a side, these recipes harness the best of that smoky, summertime flavor. [A little gem salad with asparagus and grilled peaches.] Grilled Little Gem Salad by Arden Rose This smoky salad features an array of seasonal produce: charred little gem lettuce, asparagus, and peaches. [Make It]( [A grilled ribeye covered in a ginger chili relish.] Ribeye with Ginger Chili Relish by Dale TaldeFor an easy yet impressive main course, slather a grilled ribeye in a spicy, tangy ginger chili relish. [Make It]( You can now [rate and review recipes!]( ✍️ Share your tips & tricks and see what others think by choosing a recipe and selecting “Recipe Notes.” And no need to wait! Go back to rate and review recipes you’ve already cooked. [Four grilled peaches.] Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Glaze by Megan Mitchell For a grill-friendly, seasonal dessert, pair peaches with macerated raspberries and tangy balsamic glaze. [Make ‘Em]( [Two strawberry jalapeño mezcal margaritas.] Grilled Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita by Danni RoseYes, you can even grill your cocktail! This mezcal margarita incorporates smoky strawberries for a summertime twist. [Make It]( You guessed it: The answer is an almond! Build healthy habits with Noom, a weight loss program personalized for you. Take a custom quiz now and receive a 14-day free trial. [Take the Quiz]( JUST FOR FUN Perfect Pairings Wine 🤝 food. [Jermaine Stone]( host of Tastemade’s [Street Somm]( teamed up with chef [Danielle Steckler]( to curate some unexpected yet delicious food and wine pairings. Chianti Classico + BBQ Ribs The wine's acidity cuts through the richness of the barbecue sauce, while its medium body and tannins stand up to bold, meaty bites. Blanc de Noir + Spicy Salmon RollsBlanc de Noir's delicate fruitiness and acidity complement the subtle flavors of raw fish and rice. This wine’s versatility complements plenty of sushi styles! Chenin Blanc + Ramen Slightly sweet fruit flavors present in the wine balance out the saltiness and spiciness of ramen broth. Cabernet Sauvignon + CheeseburgerThe bold flavors, tannins, and acidity of a Cabernet Sauvignon perfectly complement the richness of a burger. CREATOR’S CORNER Who to Follow Meet [Ellen Marie Bennett](. She’s not just the fabulous host of [Kitchen Glow Up]( — she’s an author, the founder & CEO of beloved apron company Hedley & Bennett, and a former professional chef. Now, as a designer, she’s helping viewers turn their kitchen dreams into a reality on her very own show. Below, she shares how her experience as a professional chef influences her functional kitchen design. *This interview has been edited for brevity. [Ellen Marie Bennett, host of "Kitchen Glow Up"] TASTEMADE: As the host of Kitchen Glow Up, what can viewers expect from each episode? How do you approach helping homeowners reimagine their kitchens through the lens of a professional chef? ELLEN MARIE BENNETT: Every kitchen and family is totally different. So I look at their unique ways of using their space. Some people are into coffee so they need a coffee station. Some people are bakers so they need an entire cabinet for baking. It really depends on where their passions lie. Then I make sure the kitchen has different zones like a professional kitchen does. The zones include prep, cook, serve, store, and clean. Some people have a pantry, other people don’t. So I build supplementary zones based on what their needs are, which makes it unique every time. TASTEMADE: How has your background working in Michelin-starred restaurants and starting Hedley & Bennett shaped your perspective on kitchen design and functionality? ELLEN MARIE BENNETT: Working in professional kitchens has had a massive impact on the way I approach any kitchen. When I cooked professionally, there was a system for those kitchens that can still apply to the home. Once you understand how that system works, the zones, it’s hard to go back from that. Professional kitchens have discipline, structure, and locations for everything. Everything has its right place because you have so many people moving around a small space. It would be chaos otherwise. TASTEMADE: Kitchen design is often a balance between style and functionality. How did you navigate this balance when working with homeowners on the show? ELLEN MARIE BENNETT: With every kitchen, I started with function. I didn’t think about design until I decided on the flow and what didn’t work with it. If you make something look pretty, but it doesn't work then we aren't doing the job right. We wanted to focus on the practicality of the space and make the lens of a chef come through. So we mapped out and tracked from start to finish where the person stands in their kitchen as they cook. This is a very different approach than many other shows that design kitchens based on what looks pretty. They often end up making decisions that aren’t practical. [A kitchen with navy cabinets and a marble counter top.] TASTEMADE: What advice would you give someone looking to give their own kitchen a "glow up" without breaking the bank? ELLEN MARIE BENNETT: Start with one zone. Your refrigerator, spice drawer, Tupperware drawer. Empty it out, sort it, get rid of the stuff you don’t need anymore, and get new containers. Just do one section and then you’ll feel so much more inspired when you’re done. It's not only therapeutic and feels amazing, but it will make you a better cook. Catch all-new episodes of [Kitchen Glow Up]( Tuesdays at 7/6, only on Tastemade. JUST FOR FUN Shop the Show Give your kitchen a glow up. Ready to give your own kitchen a glow up? 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