Cook the Book: Bobby Flay's Grill It!

Though I admit my lack of Food Network star knowledge, I would choose Mario Batali to cook dinner for me. Largely because I would ask him to bring his father's cured meats.

pecorino at 1:19PM on 08/02/08

For the food, Wolfgang Puck
For the conversation, Alton Brown

dice24 at 1:28PM on 08/02/08

I would love to have Ina Garten over to my house - Jeffrey too!

paninikathy at 1:28PM on 08/02/08

I'd be happy with any of these:
- paula
- giada
- mario
- alton
- the neelys
- nigella

I'd pretend to not be home if any of these knocked on the door:
- rachel
- sandra lee
- emeril

feelgood at 1:28PM on 08/02/08

I'd probably pick Paula, not because I think it would be the best meal possible, but just because she seem so personable and I probably wouldn't freak out or be intimidated by her, haha. Like I would love to have Mario come over but I'd probably be a mess.

TastyNewEngland at 1:31PM on 08/02/08

I've already had great meals from the kitchens of Wolfgang Puck, Mario, and Bobby and I'd happily have any of them cook for me again!

For something new, I'd love to eat a meal from Emeril.

OneEyedMan at 1:34PM on 08/02/08

I would take Batali, Flay or Alton.

utepastor at 1:36PM on 08/02/08

I'd have to go with Batali, if only for the stories and education that go along with his cooking.

cooksultant at 1:37PM on 08/02/08

I'd have Jamie Oliver over. With the simplicity of his dishes and his wits, I think that would make a hell of a relaxed, fun and delicious dinner.

ngaloppo at 1:40PM on 08/02/08

Mario Batali would be my first choice, because I think he'd really be fun to hang out with and cook with. And I'm sure I'd love anything he would make.

Although I adore Alton on TV, I be afraid to have him in my kitchen, because he'd scoff at all the gadgets and unitaskers. My hubby, on the other hand, would get a kick out of AB's McGuyverishness as he builds a smoker out of scrap computer parts and garden tools.

I'm sure I'd love whatever Flay would cook, but so much of his food cooks so fast on the grill that he's be out the door before I could get over being tongue-tied.

WIth Mario, maybe I could convince him to do some sort of braise or long-simmered sauce, and I could chat with him for hours. I'd bake the bread to go with whatever he made and it would be a wonderful meal.

dbcurrie at 1:42PM on 08/02/08

Nigella Lawson. No doubt about it.

ConschBTJ at 1:42PM on 08/02/08

Mario - I haven't had good Italian at home in the 20 years since my grandmother passed.

billsimoni at 1:44PM on 08/02/08

Ina Garten.

Brownie at 1:49PM on 08/02/08

Morimoto or Mario. If it was my last supper and calories, cholesterol and butterfat didn't matter, maybe Paula.

oishi at 1:50PM on 08/02/08

Morimoto for sure. He is creative and his restaurant food is delicious.

jessm at 1:51PM on 08/02/08

For me, it'd have to be Ina. She's wonderful.

AnnArtiste at 1:55PM on 08/02/08

Having eaten from Babbo, Mesa Grill, Morimotos and 2 different Emeril's restaurants, I'd pick Mario Batali in a heartbeat.

jasmall at 1:56PM on 08/02/08

I don't watch food network since I don't have cable. From what I have read I would pick Mario Batali.

karen r at 1:59PM on 08/02/08

Only the ones who know how to cook, like Molto, bobby, jamie, Ina.

linda at 2:01PM on 08/02/08

Paula Deen. She and her cooking reminds me of my aunt, grandmother and great aunt.

Michael Ciurello. Because I like to cook similar things.

I would have Bobby Flay outside on the grill.

eatorama at 2:06PM on 08/02/08

That's pretty simple for me, I love to grill and barbeque so I would choose Bobby Flay. Close second would be Mario Batali for the many reasons noted above.

OliverRanch at 2:07PM on 08/02/08

Mario Batali, fo'sho. And I'd also want Alton Brown as a guest, because I think he'd be a lot of fun.

cochon at 2:10PM on 08/02/08

Bobby Flay or Jamie Oliver!

amaLosAngeles at 2:13PM on 08/02/08

Hands down, Mario Batali

Tactful_Cactus at 2:16PM on 08/02/08

Iron Chef Morimoto, no doubt.

brooke29 at 2:18PM on 08/02/08

Batali

Rick Kazmer at 2:25PM on 08/02/08

Mario Batali!

nighthawk at 2:46PM on 08/02/08

My wife and I would disagree with 1 choice but hands down I would have Bobby Flay (she'd have Paula). Bobby's not only the master of the grill but the kinda guy you can kick back and have a drink with while watching the game. He's the cool big brother you always want to be.

spuhn at 2:55PM on 08/02/08

Alton, without a doubt.

blgrimes at 2:55PM on 08/02/08

yeah batali in a landslide

z911empire at 3:02PM on 08/02/08

definitely Jamie Oliver!! i just love how his cooking is real. its not done up in an elegant style(though it can certainly be served as such). its very down home and rustic and his personality is brilliant!!

hoff_83 at 3:11PM on 08/02/08

Ina or Mario

bessfour at 3:12PM on 08/02/08

Tyler Florence! He seems so laid back, and I've loved every recipe of his that I've tried.

delishes at 3:18PM on 08/02/08

Rachel - she's so friendly.

mrsbao at 3:18PM on 08/02/08

Alton for sure!

mozart23 at 3:21PM on 08/02/08

Alton Brown. He's the man!

cspencer at 3:23PM on 08/02/08

Mario for sure, and I would never let him leave! :)
I actually drool while watching what he cooks....

(Is it bad dreaming of Mario while trying to win a book by Bobby? My DH is the griller, not me! )

sadiepix at 3:27PM on 08/02/08

Alton Brown, only if he wore his leathers!

gb944 at 3:31PM on 08/02/08

I think Michael Symon, actually. Bobby's food looks good, but I have no idea what I'd say to him. I think I could actually chat with Michael-- at least, I'd be doing my damndest to make him laugh. My kitchen needs more maniacal laughter.

sidebernie at 3:43PM on 08/02/08

I'd pick Ina Garten, but, if we get to pick the location, i'd pick her house, too.

ramy kin at 3:52PM on 08/02/08

Ina Garten or Mario Batali

kevlney at 4:02PM on 08/02/08

Alton Brown. He's hawt.

scaevola at 4:06PM on 08/02/08

I would pick Michael Ciurello mainly cuz I like the way he puts a menu together. His is good cooking.

msbooch75 at 4:06PM on 08/02/08

Batali

I like Ina, but there's something about morbidly obese cooks that
makes me nervous (and Mario could lose a few pounds).

for my dog, Rachael (just kidding, I love my dog).

Don Luis at 4:09PM on 08/02/08

Mario or Ina. Both are so personable and their food is superb. I could pour some wine and we'd hang out. I don't think either would mind when I offered to, ahem, "help". It would be a special evening.

ride&cook at 4:13PM on 08/02/08

Bobby Flay. Grill it or Lose it!!!!!

jcnev at 4:28PM on 08/02/08

Giada.

wgsims at 4:31PM on 08/02/08

I think I'd have Michael Chiarello cook mine. He's my favorite. Hope I can win bobby flay's book though! B.G.

dlane at 4:33PM on 08/02/08

Jamie Oliver, because I heart his cooking and he's cute to boot.

erh. Or possibly Ina Garten, just because we all deserve to indulge once in a while. (Though not in that heart-attack-on-a-plate-gives-me-cholesterol-nightmares that Paula Deen calls "Southern Food" way.)

jazzinx at 4:37PM on 08/02/08

I think Tyler Florence would give a good, quick, in-depth lesson but I'd sure like Wolfgang Puck teach me how to make Danish.

laurelvan at 4:43PM on 08/02/08

Gordon Ramsay, because his food is tops, and he makes me laugh.

i8alot at 4:45PM on 08/02/08

Paula Deen for the appetizers and colorful conversation, Bobby Flay for the grilled meat and fish and Ina Garten for dessert and cordials.

Boscompb at 4:56PM on 08/02/08

Definitely Alton Brown!

gastronomeg at 5:12PM on 08/02/08

Nigella Lawson.

mhgatti at 5:12PM on 08/02/08

Mario or Alton. But I'd want to work with whichever came. And I'd want a say in the meal, as well. Hmm. I'm getting quite bitchy in my old age, it seems...

dksbook at 5:14PM on 08/02/08

I think it has got to be Bobby Flay for me... he's a cool guy, and I've loved all the food he's cooked on the shows.

kimj01 at 5:38PM on 08/02/08

Bobby Flay. He cooks the type of food that I like.

PattiA at 5:49PM on 08/02/08

Bobby Flay cooks what I like to eat!

ocarol at 5:54PM on 08/02/08

Giada De Laurentiis. What can I say...

Alton Brown is a close second.

le_avion at 6:06PM on 08/02/08

Mario Batali because I love his way with Italian food.

lucylucy at 6:23PM on 08/02/08

Can I still be entered in the drawing if I lie and say Sandra Lee? Just want to rattle everyone's cage. Alton for sure but I'd want to ride his bike...

czken at 6:29PM on 08/02/08

Mario Batali

spanklin at 6:31PM on 08/02/08

Anyone but Rachael Ray or Sandra Lee!

warrenss at 6:50PM on 08/02/08

Jamie Oliver...in his "Naked Chef" glory... :)

I would have a hard time narrowing it down...AB, Mario, Bobby...all bring something I enjoy, so I just stick with a "Naked" Jamie!

thewrighttaste at 6:51PM on 08/02/08

giada, mario, bobby, ina, or tyler

mreichle at 6:52PM on 08/02/08

Bobby Flay gets my vote.

holdthemayo at 7:11PM on 08/02/08

Giada is by far the most attractive but I think I'd go with Alton.

zekks at 7:29PM on 08/02/08

Ina Garten, no question. I love Alton, but I wouldn't get out two words, I'd be so fan-struck. Ina seems like the kind of person I'd love to hang out in the kitchen with and share a bottle of wine.

Although, if I were being spiteful, I'd have Rachael Ray cook and then clean up the gazillion dishes she makes.

jenilowrance at 7:40PM on 08/02/08

Giada can come over for dinner anytime.

wizzy at 7:42PM on 08/02/08

Flay-no question.

ricohope at 7:44PM on 08/02/08

Bobby or Mario-The Iron Chefs man!

tcjanes at 7:45PM on 08/02/08

Tyler Florence or Bobby Flay-I'm not picky.

elliepayson at 7:50PM on 08/02/08

Ina for breakfast,lunch,dinner and dessert!

stacemace at 8:08PM on 08/02/08

It would be Bobby....he's my favorite

mepolo at 8:25PM on 08/02/08

Mario Batali - no contest

edinat at 8:49PM on 08/02/08

Alton Brown -- my kitchen is so poorly equipped I'd want to see how he'd MacGuyver up something to make it delicious :D

thattallguy at 9:00PM on 08/02/08

@Karen R: learn how to use BitTorrent and you'll never regret not having cable. :D

thattallguy at 9:03PM on 08/02/08

Jamie Oliver would be my choice, is he still on Food Network? I haven't watched that channel since they became a food challenge/competition channel. The old FN was much more entertaining with a focus on good food.

Flay would also be welcome!

passion4eating at 9:43PM on 08/02/08

I'm gonna cheat a bit and choose Anthony Bourdain since they put Cooks Tour on again!

bobcatsteph3 at 10:39PM on 08/02/08

hmm its really hard to choose. there are several I would like to meet and cook with. but for the sake of this post, I will have to go with Giada. I love her food and she just seems genuinely cool.

texsespresso at 10:43PM on 08/02/08

I would pick Mario Batali, Giada De Laurentiis, Tyler Florence or Bobby Flay.

SEFB9118 at 11:14PM on 08/02/08

Batali... his food is just killer.

misterhee at 11:16PM on 08/02/08

I would pick Bobby Flay! I love his Throwdown shows where he enjoys the competition and you actually see his creative side where he makes a new/unfamiliar dish his own. In addition it seems like he's always out to learn something new, jazz up a traditional dish and especially, give others a helping hand.

arathi at 11:32PM on 08/02/08

1 Ina Garten
2 Alton Browm

daveg227 at 12:50AM on 08/03/08

Absolutely no contest--Mario Batali--he would drink and play guitar also!
If he wanted to bring Alton Brown as a sous chef, that would be additional entertainment.

beano at 3:31AM on 08/03/08

Batali (sorry Bobby!)

kitchenetta at 6:10AM on 08/03/08

There is no doubt it would be Ina Garten. It would have to be at her house though and Jeffrey must be there too! If her friend TR was there as well,that would do it!
After that, Giada would be a close second. She just seems so nice and her food is right up my alley.

BostonFoodMan at 7:47AM on 08/03/08

I'd choose Nigela Lawson. She makes everything look so sensual.

gperls at 8:28AM on 08/03/08

My teens would choose Alton or Bobby (and I love them too), but for me it would have to be the Barefoot Contessa. I'd do my best to finagle an invitation to one of Ina's dinner parties on the beach.

Spicy at 8:47AM on 08/03/08

mario batali

hedgehog at 8:55AM on 08/03/08

Ina Garten

MACDodge at 9:02AM on 08/03/08

Ina Garten for breakfast.
Bobby Flay for lunch.
Emeril Lagasse for dinner.
Tyler Florence would BE my dessert. ;-D

PerkyMac at 9:19AM on 08/03/08

Alton, Jamie, Mario, Ina or Bobby.

tkln at 9:24AM on 08/03/08

Honestly, Bobby Flay. Or Mario.

deenarae0 at 9:48AM on 08/03/08

I'd love to Emeril, Mario, Ina, Giarda, Bobby, and Alton to all do one of their speciality dishes.

tsegada at 9:48AM on 08/03/08

I would definitely hire Alton Brown. Not only is he incredibly funny, but he is a great chef as well.

rffoodie at 9:54AM on 08/03/08

Mario, Mario, Mario!

tereza at 10:11AM on 08/03/08

Giada De Laurentiis, she can cook and looks great doing it.

jymbrittain at 10:12AM on 08/03/08

Alton Brown

thotfulspot at 10:14AM on 08/03/08

Mario Batali definitely has the most personality out of all the Food Networks stars, so he would get the 'honor' of cooking in my tiny, but surprisingly well-stocked kitchen!

jpark107 at 10:15AM on 08/03/08

...Bobby Flay and his adorable personality!

pjlein at 10:36AM on 08/03/08

I would love to pick Alton Brown's brain while he made me dinner.

abs294 at 11:03AM on 08/03/08

Alton Brown! Anyone who treats cooking like chemistry lab - which it is - is awesome.

Jekyl at 11:41AM on 08/03/08

Batali or Deen.

tech9803 at 12:01PM on 08/03/08

Send over Ina Garten .....hurry !

foodie51 at 1:07PM on 08/03/08

I was going to say Bobby until I remembered that Chef Symon is opening a restaurant here (Detroit) this fall. So I'm going to stick with the midwest and say Symon.

cpagac at 1:08PM on 08/03/08

Mario, Ina, or Giada.

tracyw at 1:52PM on 08/03/08

tough question but I will go with Tyler.

sln123 at 2:06PM on 08/03/08

Morimoto!
(aw, I thought he would get more love in the comments)

miamia at 2:29PM on 08/03/08

Nigella Lawson - and I'd have her sleep over so we could have bed-time snacks too!

PeanutButter at 2:38PM on 08/03/08

I would chose Bobby Flay

simonblake at 3:47PM on 08/03/08

Mario Batali!! Who better to appreciate my bright orange wine rack :)

fetacrackwhore at 3:59PM on 08/03/08

Mario, Alton, or Giada

jbramley at 4:30PM on 08/03/08

Jamie Oliver

schnitzel at 5:15PM on 08/03/08

Oh my Gosh.. Jamie Oliver, Bobby Flay, Ina Garten, Nigella Lawson or Alton Brown

Marguerite at 6:33PM on 08/03/08

Alton Brown. But Bobby Flay and Mario Batali would be good alternatives.

wunami at 7:58PM on 08/03/08

Alton Brown!

JennH at 8:04PM on 08/03/08

Bobby Flay. IMO he is the most talented on the FN, however my husband would vote for Giada for other reasons...LOL

goldie725 at 8:06PM on 08/03/08

Barefoot Contessa.

trishfish at 8:42PM on 08/03/08

Alton

leegwebb at 8:43PM on 08/03/08

alton!

46137 at 10:20PM on 08/03/08

Alton Brown!

krispychikin at 10:52PM on 08/03/08

mario batali, clogs and all

skim at 12:26AM on 08/04/08

Morimoto would be very interesting, he has a flair to his cooking that makes me intrigued every time I see it.

But...I think Bobby Flay has always made really solid foods, and intense flavors, that I'd overall be happier with eating.

pcrackenhead at 12:30AM on 08/04/08

Bobby, Bobby, Bobby Flay! Oh, some grilled meats would be awesome. I would also love to have Mario cook me something fabulous.

yankeesgal at 12:42AM on 08/04/08

I would have to say Mario Batali, but it would be a challenge as I am gluten intolerant and can't eat pasta or bread. If he wasn't up to the challenge then Bobby Flay would be a very close second.

Michael Z at 1:52AM on 08/04/08

I would choose Flay or Alton Brown, because they both seem like people whom I could actually hang out with at.

Garvey at 9:09AM on 08/04/08

do former stars count? anthony bourdain. i love his snarky attitude.

grace24 at 9:17AM on 08/04/08

M Symon or A Brown

Planet Chaos at 9:53AM on 08/04/08

Bobby Flay can grill at my house anytime.

mjrobertson at 9:57AM on 08/04/08

Ina Garten

Annek at 10:12AM on 08/04/08

Former star Sara Moulton

elysek at 10:30AM on 08/04/08

Bobby Flay - He seems like someone I would enjoy sharing a meal with.

JudyH at 10:35AM on 08/04/08

1. Ina Garten
2. Mario Batali
3. Tyler Florence

mchow at 10:43AM on 08/04/08

Mario Batali

sharlynn at 10:53AM on 08/04/08

i admit it. i have a crush on amy finley. where is she? coming to cook dinner at my house?

pcullie at 11:08AM on 08/04/08

Bobby Flay, he makes great looking food and my sister has a crush on him.

saraann at 11:16AM on 08/04/08

Mario Batali or Ina Garten....ummmmm

gorzd at 11:37AM on 08/04/08

I'd have to go with Ina Garten. I've used her books with good results and Bourdain gives her props.

Stufsocker at 11:44AM on 08/04/08

Alton Brown or Ina Garten

Erinay77 at 11:49AM on 08/04/08

I would love to have Ina over, she's so cuddly!

manali98 at 12:09PM on 08/04/08

Mario Batali because, well his food just looks awesome.

nichole at 12:35PM on 08/04/08

If it can't be Anthony Bourdain I'd pick Chef Batali. or Morimoto. Though it might be a more fun dinner party with Jamie Oliver.

oneperfectegg at 1:01PM on 08/04/08

It's got to be Alton Brown. Not so much for his food choices, but for chemistry lecture that's sure to go with it. Plus all those goofy, distracting props and sock puppets.

namepl at 1:19PM on 08/04/08

It's hard, but definitely Alton Brown. He's hilarious and so smart, and my dad would love him. Hm, guess it wasn't that hard =).

kfarrel3 at 1:39PM on 08/04/08

Mario Batali, most definitely.

onalark at 1:41PM on 08/04/08

It would be a toss-up between Bobby Flay (who was sitting at the table next to mine w/ his wife when I dined at Bar Americain a few weeks ago!) - because I love his Southwestern flavors - and Giada DeLaurentis - I love Italian food, and she seems like she would be fun to cook with.

allierenee211 at 2:03PM on 08/04/08

Ina Garten - but only if she brought Jeffrey!

nschmun1 at 2:16PM on 08/04/08

id pick bobby flay, morimoto, or batali. yum!

sassysprite at 2:23PM on 08/04/08

Ina Garten can cook me dinner any time. Dinner, lunch, brunch, breakfast... But I'd rather have her cook in her kitchen. It's way cooler than mine!

threedogkitchen at 2:41PM on 08/04/08

I'd have Ina Garten!! Of course Jeffrey would have to come too :) I'm sure she'd come up with a lovely floral arrangement too!

Jadie15 at 2:42PM on 08/04/08

Ina Garten or Giada, heck probably anyone but Sandra Lee ;-)

Cupcake819 at 2:53PM on 08/04/08

Too bad Daniel Boulud doesn't qualify."After Hours" on Mojo is the best food show out there. If it's limited to FN, I would have to say Mario Batali.

myl_1 at 2:57PM on 08/04/08

Mario Batali, without a doubt! And I'd hope that it would turn into one of those 5 hour marathon eating/drinking sessions he's known for.

drew13000 at 3:18PM on 08/04/08

Can I say Masuhiro Morimoto? That guy's awesome.

blueskyman at 4:08PM on 08/04/08

I would pick Alton Brown

aburke at 4:38PM on 08/04/08

Flay, Batali, or Alton. My wife would probably prefer Tyler Florence.

feep at 4:50PM on 08/04/08

I've eaten at Babbo and it was amazing...I'd have to go with Batali just listen to him talk about the food. That show he used to have was great with the 3 guests. The back stories were very interesting. Flay I would have over for a BBQ though.

davey at 5:22PM on 08/04/08

Batali.. for sure

awtane at 5:54PM on 08/04/08

It would have been a tough decision if Mario were still at the FoodNetwork. Since he's gone, my choice would be Ina.

lisal at 5:56PM on 08/04/08

Flay all the way!

Inaya at 6:09PM on 08/04/08

Bobby Flay! I'll bring the cocktails. :)

ptcruiser5940 at 6:54PM on 08/04/08

Would have to be Alton Brown-great food and would learn a ton about his techniques...would also be great to hear his stories of filming Feasting on Asphalt

colleenanne29 at 8:34PM on 08/04/08

I'd love a seafood 'fest prepared by Tyler, or a grill feast by Bobby! And they're both cute! I'd also love some "Get down!" good "ole Southern Comfort (the food! The food, people!............Oh okay, that too!) , by either the Neelys or our new champ Aaron! But my one choice would be Bobby! ( And I'd dismiss my boyfriend for the day!)

P.S.
But I'd be respectful of his marriage status, I like his wife too. She is a pretty good actress!

And I'd invite the "Serious eats!" crew too! I want a free book!

sassy at 8:53PM on 08/04/08

I love me some Mario.

madball911 at 9:20PM on 08/04/08

I would love to have Tyler Florence!!! I have a lot of Foodnetwork favorites, but I would have to choose him.....

grammypennyann at 9:43PM on 08/04/08

Alton Brown! I'd love to eat his food, LOL

samhainschimera at 9:45PM on 08/04/08

Ina Garten or Giada.

carolinetlee at 9:50PM on 08/04/08

Boby Flay definitely.

MajaMeza79 at 9:54PM on 08/04/08

Alton Brown, I love learning and comedy with my meal.

ronbu at 10:02PM on 08/04/08

I always believe: GO TO THE SOURCE!
And the source of the best grilled food is the one who wrote the book BOBBY FLAY.
NO SURPRISE!

ncrespi at 10:03PM on 08/04/08

Thank you for the generous contest. I would personally choose Alton Brown for both the food and the conversation!

Maprinces3 at 10:40PM on 08/04/08

Mario Batali....he rules

tripletdad53 at 10:46PM on 08/04/08

Paula Deen. I love that she is a southern girl like I am and I have eaten at the Lady and Sons and it is one of the best meals I've ever had!

steph00_re at 10:49PM on 08/04/08

Hard one....Originally I was thinking Alton - and that's still a great choice, but then I thought about Jamie Oliver would possibly be even more fun....

hmneilson at 10:53PM on 08/04/08

I would have to choose the butter lady-Paula Deen. She makes things sound easy and delicious.

CarolHarrity at 11:23PM on 08/04/08

Bobby Flay would be my first choice but I'd love to have any of them!

lisargold at 11:27PM on 08/04/08

There are so many good ones it's hard to choose. I'm sure I would love anything by Wolfgang Puck, Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, or Racheal Ray. Thanks.

Jennyjustjen at 11:28PM on 08/04/08

The kitchen godess of comfort food Paula Deen. Not only would she bring great southern food but tales along with it. Never would I let Sandra Lee step in my kitchen.

slcrose at 11:31PM on 08/04/08

Bobby Flay! That man is gorgeous....
gkstratos@yahoo.com

gkstratos at 11:36PM on 08/04/08

Guy Fieri

Traumajunky at 11:40PM on 08/04/08

Rachel Ray of course for me.

reddon30 at 11:45PM on 08/04/08

Ina Garten

ooodaisymaeooo at 11:50PM on 08/04/08

Giada De Laurentiis.... mmmmm

chromiumman at 12:17AM on 08/05/08

Chef Rick Bayless, we both share a love and passion of all things Mexico!

tiglesia at 12:44AM on 08/05/08

Jamie Oliver

winkyj at 1:16AM on 08/05/08

Definately Paula Dean and her boys, the story they tell are always great, and the downhome southern laughter always makes me feel good.

shopper319 at 1:22AM on 08/05/08

Paula Dean

ghostamongyou at 2:59AM on 08/05/08

Emeril Lagasse, cause I love New Orleans food!

cezovski at 3:38AM on 08/05/08

Either Rachel or Giada would be fine with me.....

pamcallahan at 4:06AM on 08/05/08

Alton Brown, please.

sw8t at 4:15AM on 08/05/08

Bobby Flay! I have eaten in one of his restaurants and it was really good.

LindaA at 5:17AM on 08/05/08

Come on over, Mario Batali

ky2here at 5:31AM on 08/05/08

Paula Dean is my favorite; also enjoy the many Bobby Flay programs and miss Emeril as a regular.

rdoor at 5:38AM on 08/05/08

It would be Ina Garten, and she could bring along her cute hubby too!

cdziuba at 5:38AM on 08/05/08

Jamie Oliver for me.

sassy1 at 5:42AM on 08/05/08

Paula Deen would be my first choice, followed quickly by Giada, Rachel Alton, and any of the Iron Chefs!!

flabookworm at 6:09AM on 08/05/08

I'd definately choose Bobby Flay, since my grilling skills need improvement and who better to watch'n'learn from?

AsTheNight at 7:13AM on 08/05/08

Mario Batali, hands down.

clc408 at 7:18AM on 08/05/08

Guy Fieri, he has seen everything.

agordon10 at 7:32AM on 08/05/08

it would have to be Bobby, my BF and I love his show, and enjoy his personality so much. It one show we watch together often.

kagey10 at 7:36AM on 08/05/08

I think it would be a very pleasant and enjoyable evening if Paula Deen were to cook a dinner for us.

Aisling at 7:38AM on 08/05/08

I would say I love watching Alton but he would comment and pick on my kitchen....
if sandra lee came to my door or a few others I would hide too

but rachael is welcome to eat - she seems fun but think
paula would be the first choice with a close bobby flay as second and rachael as third
I love watching rachael but honestly love the baking of paula so she would be the first choice- and she would be fun

sandy89 at 7:41AM on 08/05/08

Alton Brown, I just love to way he explains everything in the cooking process. He makes cooking a science experiment and so fun !

Momma2Many66 at 8:16AM on 08/05/08

I would choose Guy Fieri! I have watched him ever since he won on season 2 of "The Next Food Network Star" and I LOVE the food he cooks! It's REAL food -- not pretentious frou-frou food!

Cataroo at 8:34AM on 08/05/08

I really like Paula Dean. She has good recipes and she's very entertaining.

lovercas at 8:39AM on 08/05/08

Ina all the way! She'd make it beautiful and end it with a killer dessert. But could we have the dinner at her house?

_greenbean at 9:30AM on 08/05/08

Jamie Oliver or Nigella Lawson

magsy at 9:47AM on 08/05/08

Definitely Mario Batali!

n_i_k at 9:56AM on 08/05/08

Paula deen she from th e south and cooks like my grandma

Jaleigh78 at 9:56AM on 08/05/08

Mario Batali would be my number one choice. I'm sure I can't afford such an extravagance, but it's sure nice to dream....

trishden at 10:09AM on 08/05/08

Alton Brown

fangirl at 10:37AM on 08/05/08

Morimoto! Think of all the stories of his experiences while eating sushi!

jh70095 at 10:40AM on 08/05/08

If they were free, I'd take any of these in a heartbeat!
Mario
Bobby
Jamie

cruisingkitty at 10:42AM on 08/05/08

Alton Brown!!!

Sanair at 11:00AM on 08/05/08

They're all great so it's hard to pick, but I think I'd go with Batali. I think he'd be a lot of fun and his food would be right up my alley. Thanks!

Tina12312 at 11:11AM on 08/05/08

Mario Batali

mnsteph at 11:23AM on 08/05/08

I'd choose Bobby Flay or Ina Garten

hhihic at 11:33AM on 08/05/08

Bobby Flay for his copious use of chili pepper

ReneeRobinson at 11:39AM on 08/05/08

Any, it would just be nice to have someone else cooking in my kitchen!

Sunnyvale at 12:38PM on 08/05/08

Tyler Florance would be my first pick,but there are so many that I love.

dove1960 at 12:45PM on 08/05/08

Jamie Oliver for me-Rachel Ray for my husband!

dglitter at 12:46PM on 08/05/08

Paula deen
THANK YOU GOD BLESS

bigtim60 at 1:31PM on 08/05/08

Anthony Bourdain

louiseb130 at 1:34PM on 08/05/08

I would hire Emeril Lagasse because even if we just ordered out a pizza it would be a blast just havin' him around.

drmagazine at 1:48PM on 08/05/08

I pick Giada!

laur_uic at 1:59PM on 08/05/08

It would be an honor to have Bobby Flay.

drala625 at 1:59PM on 08/05/08

Flay or Batali for the food, Deen for personality.

tech9803 at 2:39PM on 08/05/08

Either Bobby Flay or Giada--they both have recipes that are authentic and truly food flavorful!

bajjmayer at 2:42PM on 08/05/08

for sure it would be paula deen!

monmon16 at 3:06PM on 08/05/08

Bobby Flay!

catalu at 3:06PM on 08/05/08

man it would be a toss-up between Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri. I really enjoy both of their personalities and think that a night at my house would be a blast with either cooking dinner with friends! My friends and I are some seirous foodies and we would enjoy either. If I was forced to pick, right now I'd go with Guy Fieri -- that guy is bananas...and bananas is good :-).

timheuer at 3:10PM on 08/05/08

Rachael Ray or Paula Dean - both are great cooks and have wonderful personalities!

Tarah716 at 3:17PM on 08/05/08

Alton Brown, that would be a fun dinner.

Koren at 3:19PM on 08/05/08

It would be Bobby Flay

vetstadium at 3:47PM on 08/05/08

Paula Deen!

herrinfamily at 3:53PM on 08/05/08

That's a much harder question to answer than I initially thought it would be. After some deliberation and reading the thoughts of others I'm down to a tie:

Bobby Flay - I love to grill and I'd love to grill with him. I think I'd take so much away from the experience.

Jamie Oliver - His food is just to comforting and satisfying, and I think the dinner discussion with him would be fantastic.

natanya at 3:53PM on 08/05/08

Hey! Hey! Bobby Flay!

raspberrypicker at 3:56PM on 08/05/08

It would have to be Tony Bourdain. He doesn't even need to cook.

goodlearner at 4:08PM on 08/05/08

Mario, Ina, Bourdain, Ming Tsai.

and Rachel Ray just so I can smack her around every time she says "yummo" and "EVOO" and "delish."

tricia_m at 4:11PM on 08/05/08

I think Id like Alton Brown. First off I wouldn't want it to be to fancy ala Mario Batali OR Emril, and at the same time I wouldn't want it to simple *cough*pauladeen*cough*. Alton brown seems like the kind of guy who would make an excellent souffle OR a damn good burger. Or some new wierd burger/souffle that I havent even heard of yet.

s0m3f00l at 4:14PM on 08/05/08

Being a southern gal, I would chose Paula.

idahomom at 4:24PM on 08/05/08

Bobby Flay. His cooking is top notch, not too weird and both my husband and I would love it!

katarina_santiago at 4:27PM on 08/05/08

I would definitely invite Alton Brown--not only could we gab about food, but we could talk Georgia football!

bettyjoan at 4:31PM on 08/05/08

Paula Deen! I would eat anything and everything she made me.

amydistel at 4:47PM on 08/05/08

Paula Deen because I rarely, if ever, cook anything as rich as her cooking.

iyamapotato at 4:55PM on 08/05/08

Jamie Oliver because if he's coming to my house it better be someone I'd like to talk to, AND I love his cooking, simple with an italian spin and focusing on fresh, good ingredients. Two in one!

megannesta at 5:10PM on 08/05/08

That's easy... Bobby Flay anytime and everytime.

Can Alton come and hang out though?

creativejordan at 5:21PM on 08/05/08

Rachael Ray

dwarzel at 5:33PM on 08/05/08

Morimoto, for sure!

her5boys at 5:35PM on 08/05/08

Bobby Flay - Because he's as yummy looking as his burgers.

MercedesF at 5:47PM on 08/05/08

Bobby Flay. I love grilled food.

tandek at 5:47PM on 08/05/08

Paula Deen.

cherierj at 5:49PM on 08/05/08

Bobby Flay, the best of the bunch, even though he is from NY =)

Kimc54 at 5:56PM on 08/05/08

rachel ray

mverno at 5:59PM on 08/05/08

Paula Dean..Love that rich Southern Cooking

ndbrit at 6:10PM on 08/05/08

I'd have to hire Paula Deen. She's really good with that "stick to your ribs " stuff

khristal23 at 6:13PM on 08/05/08

Gale Gand. Please have her bring Rick Tramonto to do the apps and entrees and she can follow with a Viennese table dessert presentation. I also would like it if she would bring a couple or three cases of her root beer along . . .

Mizbee at 6:27PM on 08/05/08

Mario!

souvenir at 7:08PM on 08/05/08

I would say Guy Fieri or Bobby Flay.

tmf315 at 7:53PM on 08/05/08

This is so difficult. I'd have to say Bobby Flay or the Neelys because their food is just so delicious. But I'd love to just sit and chat with Alton Brown! He's the best!

shellockjohn at 8:12PM on 08/05/08

jamie oliver or tyler florence

jchic45102 at 8:36PM on 08/05/08

Rachael Ray!

fshapiro at 8:41PM on 08/05/08

Grilling - Bobby Flay
Dessert - Paula Deen

susitravl at 9:00PM on 08/05/08

Batali = food.
Sandra = tablescape.

tmj529 at 9:56PM on 08/05/08

Bobby Flay or Paula Deen

embee120 at 10:44PM on 08/05/08

I'd go for Alton Brown. He would be fun. Plus, he's local.

brittj8585 at 11:25PM on 08/05/08

Paula Deen. She is so upbeat and fun!

jen1008 at 2:56AM on 08/06/08

Bobby Flay

ScotSpiwak at 8:21AM on 08/06/08

Rachel Ray

jean8 at 8:30AM on 08/06/08

Tyler Florence---he's informative, seems to have a great extensive collection of unique recipes, and a wonderful personality. Plus every recipe I have used from him comes out awesome!!!

bespo81 at 10:48AM on 08/06/08

paula deen. it's a once in a lifetime meal so even if it is full of butter and oil i know i'd love it!

chon76 at 11:05AM on 08/06/08

Oh no doubt it would be Mario Batali. I was always jealous of the people who got to sit and talk to him while he prepared them a meal on Molto Mario.

EatWisconsin at 12:52PM on 08/06/08

Mario Batali!

amylou61 at 12:53PM on 08/06/08

bobby flay because its my chef b/fs favorite.

krystal82107 at 2:15PM on 08/06/08

jamie oliver

cdcdcd at 3:22PM on 08/06/08

I play this game all the time at home - I would pick either Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger (Too Hot Tamales) or Ming Tsai (East Meets West)...both not currently on but are perennial favorites of mine!!!

Bria at 3:38PM on 08/06/08

one of the original japanese iron chefs!

musicalpandibear at 4:05PM on 08/06/08

Paula Deen, followed by three hours at the gym to work off all that butter, sugar and cholesterol!!

tech9803 at 5:00PM on 08/06/08

Bobby Flay so I'd get to see how he'd use my Traeger Smoker and Big Green Egg for different parts of a great dinner!

hanak at 5:16PM on 08/06/08

Tyler Florence - A well-appointed table isn't complete without a handsome guest!

hungryinhouston at 5:20PM on 08/06/08

My vote's for Giada!

laur_uic at 5:31PM on 08/06/08

Alton Brown, Jamie Oliver, Tyler Florence, Paula Deen, or Giada, but I love all of the chefs!

Sukoshi at 6:00PM on 08/06/08

Dude, Mario all the way! He takes things I have access to and throws in a couple I don't and makes something I'd never in a million years come up with that is simple and delicious. Plus, he's a walking encyclopedia of Italian cooking. :)

amychaos at 6:08PM on 08/06/08

Jamie Oliver all the way!

onrushpam at 6:51PM on 08/06/08

Jamie Oliver because he's just oh-so-lovely, or...Morimoto so we could rant about how his dub-over always sounds so much lamer than his real voice. =P

uninorth at 7:00PM on 08/06/08

Michael Ciurello or Mario Batali!

LindaY at 7:25PM on 08/06/08

There are a few on my list, but Mario would be my first choice.

cher48603 at 8:25PM on 08/06/08

Paula

patty4899 at 8:30PM on 08/06/08

Batali, for the food and the wisdom.

The Food Network has not had a "star" in the last three years whose
food I would consider eating.

Don Luis at 8:37PM on 08/06/08

Hands down it would be Paula Dean. She's the best.

Gracie at 10:38PM on 08/06/08

I love spicy food, so I would love to watch Bobby cook in my kitchen!

abeaudet at 10:59PM on 08/06/08

Once Ed convinces Chris Bianco to grace the Network with his presence, I'll take him over anyone, any day. But for now? Jamie Oliver, that charmer.

miso at 1:57AM on 08/07/08

Alton Brown is my man

Teeeveee at 8:04AM on 08/07/08

I'd select Batali.

reallycool31 at 8:36AM on 08/07/08

Bobby Flay

sarash at 9:00AM on 08/07/08

Tyler Florence, hands down. He makes the coolest dishes, and he's VERY easy on the eyes, too!

spitfyr323 at 9:21AM on 08/07/08

Bobby Flay so I could quietly observe and learn. Mario if it was winter and grilling was less of an option.

hungrylikethewolf at 10:15AM on 08/07/08

I would love to have:
Bobby Flay to grill for me
Paula Dean to cook some good southern comfort food
Alton Brown to talk to as he cooked
Rachel Ray to do her show in my home town with my guests in the front

dr_dave7 at 10:37AM on 08/07/08

I would pick Alton Brown because I think the conversation would be fabulous and the food too. I would say Giada but she is too skinny and I imagine she would make me feel like an Amazon!

lisambb at 10:55AM on 08/07/08

After living in London I would have to pick Jamie Oliver. The day he made his own ketchup was the day he won my heart.

meganrenee at 11:30AM on 08/07/08

Since moving from NC to UT, I NEED a dinner date with Mrs. Paula Deen! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

rachelfox1981 at 11:52AM on 08/07/08

Bobby Flay, or Giada

ssommerville at 12:20PM on 08/07/08

Mario's my man!

skokefoe at 12:21PM on 08/07/08

Mario Batali or Bobby Flay

Stushi at 12:39PM on 08/07/08

Most definitely Bobby Flay......and I'm kinda diggin on Michael Symon too - ever since i saw him cover bacon in chocolate. :)

FoodieDiva at 1:16PM on 08/07/08

I like Mario, but I also think Bobby would be to have cook for me.

terrylayla at 1:43PM on 08/07/08

Paula Deen but ONLY if she brings her sons with her :)

Hunnyoil at 1:47PM on 08/07/08

Can I get Jamie....oh wait he's married...wait a minute so am I ...ok Ina has the most approachable cook book...Ina it is

barefootpris at 1:57PM on 08/07/08

My choice would be Ina Garten. I love her recipes!

sixofus at 2:07PM on 08/07/08

Screw my kitchen! I'd rather go to their kitchens:
Ina Garten
Michael Chiarello
Paula Dean (the first show's kitchen)
Giada DiLaurentis
Bobby Flay's rooftop outdoor set up

wookie at 2:32PM on 08/07/08

My husband would certainly want Mario - because he adores Italian food. But since I'm typing this - I'd be greedy; Tyler Florence because I could learn so much from him - and I love his classic style, and Bobby Flay would be on the grill making wonderful bold food that we love, & Guy Fieri making the drinks and cracking us all up. Ya just gotta love the guy - he's so passionate about food.

Fanciesmom at 2:49PM on 08/07/08

Jamie Oliver is my choice. He seems like a fun person who would have some great stories to go with his wonderful food.

BLJ1952 at 2:51PM on 08/07/08

Bobby Flay could cook for me, since I love spicy food!

eluckstead at 3:53PM on 08/07/08

jamie oliver no doubt

banana at 3:57PM on 08/07/08

I don't know if Anthony Bourdain would like being referred to as a "Food Network Star", but if still showing reruns of A Cook's Tour qualifies, he would get my vote hands down. I don't even care if he cooks, I just want to go out drinking with him.

Jeana at 5:11PM on 08/07/08

Giada! She's super nice and a great cook!

laur_uic at 5:22PM on 08/07/08

Yeah, I would pick Bourdain too - but if he doesn't count, then Morimoto.

tomie at 5:59PM on 08/07/08

I want Barefoot Contessa to come and cook at my haus!

amwhiteh at 6:03PM on 08/07/08

Alton Brown: good eats AND a sense of humor!

Pariah23 at 6:43PM on 08/07/08

Mario Batali or Alton Brown. Giada a runner up after that.

cafire at 7:14PM on 08/07/08

My wife loves Paula Dean.

idahodad7 at 7:39PM on 08/07/08

It would be a toss up between Bobby F. & Racheal Ray

diannamurrah at 7:42PM on 08/07/08

I love Bobby Flay, but I'm not a huge fan of spicy food so I don't think I'd want him to cook for me.....but I'd let him take me out to dinner!!! To cook for me, I'd love to have Tyler Florence at my house. Wonderful food and eye candy!

fairydancer at 9:16PM on 08/07/08

Since it's all about the food, I'd have to go with Morimoto.
He impressed me on the original Japanese version of IC, and continues on the newer version of the show.

He's truly creative and defines cutting edge cuisine without falling into trendiness.

Given the fresh seafood available here in New England, I'd love to see what he'd create.

Grifola frondosa at 12:07AM on 08/08/08

Probably Mario.

architeuthis at 1:49AM on 08/08/08

Paula Deen, she seems so funny and sweet and I could totally go for some comfort food!

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sweepsmaster at 9:09AM on 08/08/08

Ina, Nigella, Paula, or Rachael. Love thwm all.

marjeannie at 11:19AM on 08/08/08

Guy Fieri and/or Alton Brown

lbc27 at 11:36AM on 08/08/08

I love Paula Deen she is so down to earth. She could cook for me anytime

boobles2 at 11:50AM on 08/08/08

Mario, But I would tell him he could not use olive oil just to see if he can make anything without it.

bongeezer at 12:19PM on 08/08/08

Bobby Flay because he is a nut! *L*

kaylee8 at 12:48PM on 08/08/08

There used to be a chef on the Food Network named Michael something-or-other, with a ponytail - his most memorable episode was cooking on a trans-continental train...sheesh, Michael what?? And where do old foodies go? Is he retired?

Anyways, current favourites, if I had to pick one, it would be Emeril.

Mocha466 at 1:26PM on 08/08/08

Mario is so much fun. Love those orange clogs

hicoffice at 1:27PM on 08/08/08

Giada!

pdqfruitbat at 1:28PM on 08/08/08

without question, mario batali.

pfibiger at 1:30PM on 08/08/08

Definitely Paula. She's a wonderful cook and she reminds me of my mama!

AlbinoRockstar at 1:32PM on 08/08/08

Alton or Guy Fieri....and I would give the new "Big Daddy" Aaron a try from the Next Food Network Star too!

rckymtn1 at 1:38PM on 08/08/08

I would hire Paula Dean because she enjoys food and life so much. I also like Rachel Ray (I don't know if she is still with the Food Network anymore)
because of her bubbly personality.

pintolinda at 2:39PM on 08/08/08

Paula Dean's down home cooking is my favorite. She can cook for me any day. Bobby Flay's book is intersting, too.

JeansandTs at 2:53PM on 08/08/08

Mario

rockandroll at 3:36PM on 08/08/08

What stars?

rockandroll at 3:36PM on 08/08/08

Guy Fieri, most definately!! I love to watch him cook and I love to watch him eat. Watching him taste the foods along his Diners, Drive-ins and Dives road trips, you can almost taste them yourself by watching his reaction as his tastebuds go in to overdrive. Seriously intense!

danakim at 4:00PM on 08/08/08

Probably Mario Batali

JennVozik at 5:19PM on 08/08/08

It would have to be Bobby Flay. What's not to like. Handsome, funny, great cook and someone even my husband would enjoy talking too!

cbdileo at 5:39PM on 08/08/08

bobby flay would work for me!

kdj617 at 7:47PM on 08/08/08

Paula Dean; because I love her cooking style and her ham sausage from smithfield is to die for!!!

pamdolen at 8:18PM on 08/08/08

Paula Deen-I love her show

bison61 at 9:16PM on 08/08/08

Giada De Laurentiis, she is just Smoking!

cbroth at 9:26PM on 08/08/08

I would pick Rachael Ray. Thanks!

sbshortie at 9:47PM on 08/08/08

It was tough to choose, but it would have to be Jamie Oliver. His food makes my mouth water just thinking about it!! LOL.

michelleloveslou at 9:54PM on 08/08/08

Well - there would be certain ones I would invite because of their food, but I would have to say Alton Brown, because my husband likes his approach and would actually learn something and perhaps *gasp* APPLY it and cook finally!

gibbylet at 1:31AM on 08/09/08

I would invite Paula Deen.

Kimby at 10:18AM on 08/09/08

paula deen of course

tiacarter at 12:14PM on 08/09/08

Paula Deen would do a nice country down home breakfast I think.

andeeram at 12:28PM on 08/09/08

Paula Deen

DePro1 at 1:07PM on 08/09/08

Rachael Ray, she seems so comfortable with others, I believe the conversation would be fun and stimulating!

pauline15 at 1:35PM on 08/09/08

Ina Garten, but I'd rather go to her house!

norcalgal at 2:49PM on 08/09/08

If I was speaking strictly for me, Tyler Florence. But if my boyfriend insisted on being there- Paula Deen.LOL!

kayte71 at 3:05PM on 08/09/08

Paula Deen without a doubt.

sullconsul at 3:25PM on 08/09/08

If I had my choice, it would be Bobby first hands down. Runner up would be any of the other Iron Chef's!

kskiman at 3:40PM on 08/09/08

I love Bobby Flay.

gsm57 at 6:55PM on 08/09/08

it would have to be Giada

AICORP at 7:45PM on 08/09/08

um Tyler for sure! Although my husband would vote Giada ;) Looks like we have a conflict of interest...

Sugary Chic at 7:55PM on 08/09/08

I'd love to have Mario Batali come over and make dinner for me.

angela67p at 8:05PM on 08/09/08

I'd like Paula Deen!

steevee at 9:36PM on 08/09/08

Paula Deen b/c she,my mom and I would have a lot fun cooking and eating and talking together.

justboycrazy at 9:53PM on 08/09/08

Rachael Ray is the greatest and keeps it simple!

Ardy22 at 10:55PM on 08/09/08

It would have to be Bobby Flay! We love spice and he's always adding it ;).

huddlestonh at 11:03PM on 08/09/08

Bobby Flay or Paula Deen

skyeziggy at 11:29PM on 08/09/08

I would definitely pick Paula Dean, hopefully she would bring her cute sons along!

susanchester at 11:41PM on 08/09/08

No doubt about it: Paula Deen. Her laughter is contagious and she seems like one of those people you would love to have around you. And yea, like someone else said, she could bring her sons along too, that would be the icing on the cake!

harmonden at 9:12AM on 08/10/08

I would also pick Paula Deen for her down home southern cooking, and her warmth and friendliness. I think we'd have a fun girl's night!!

delilahhhhh at 9:41AM on 08/10/08

Paula Deen is also my favorite.

theamira at 11:45AM on 08/10/08

Jamie Oliver, I could listen to him all night and his food looks good too!

danizeo at 12:29PM on 08/10/08

Paula Deen cause I love how she cooks.

wwe11 at 12:35PM on 08/10/08

giada

egreca at 12:53PM on 08/10/08

Alton Brown

jkraning at 1:09PM on 08/10/08

Mario Batali, thanks for the giveaway

yyeres at 1:44PM on 08/10/08

I'd pick Guy F or Paula D Both cook great and have seem to be fun to be around

ccat45 at 2:58PM on 08/10/08

I would pick Paula Dean. First of all she would be a joy to talk to while she is making dinner and second of course her food always looks great.

elangomatt at 3:26PM on 08/10/08

Paula Dean of course

phoney2 at 4:22PM on 08/10/08

Tyler Florence would be very welcome in my home.

pwhite98270 at 4:23PM on 08/10/08

Hands down, Paula Dean! She is so fun to watch and her food looks delicious.
Thanks so much!

suzystars9 at 4:48PM on 08/10/08

I like Paula Deen, Bobby Flay and Emeril! Love cooking stuff!

jkeefer at 5:12PM on 08/10/08

Jamie Oliver

nicnac at 5:25PM on 08/10/08

Paula Dean

Stampnsark at 5:49PM on 08/10/08

No question...Jamie Oliver!

sandyy456 at 7:36PM on 08/10/08

Bobby Flay hands down.

April1p at 7:45PM on 08/10/08

My husband would LOVE it if Bobby Flay cooked for him

saphyress at 8:46PM on 08/10/08

Paula Deen of course!

bellows22 at 9:59PM on 08/10/08

Ina Garten

cuddles115 at 10:02PM on 08/10/08

Wolfgang Puck definately!!

kohndr at 10:40PM on 08/10/08

Bobby Flay (although Wolfgang Puck's food is AWESOME!!)
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NAUfrogger at 10:41PM on 08/10/08

I'd love to have Paula Dean show up for a glass of sweet tea and dinner.

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Renee G at 10:53PM on 08/10/08

Bobby Flay for me.

Nesie at 11:43PM on 08/10/08

Paula Dean!

SheilaBee at 12:02AM on 08/11/08

Mario Batali, but it would be a really tough choice. I'd be happy with any of them except Sandra Lee. I bet Alton Brown would be fun to talk to, and Paula Deen would make you feel comfortable right away.

Sekhmet at 12:08AM on 08/11/08

Emeril for me!

super3natural at 12:11AM on 08/11/08

I just love Paula Deen

penguin28 at 12:22AM on 08/11/08

My kids love Emeril, so I would have to choose him.

Bakersdozen at 12:24AM on 08/11/08

Paula Deen. She would be fun to meet and I could eat some yummy, fatty food!

nesta67 at 12:43AM on 08/11/08

Paula Deen. just to meet her. I'd have her cook leaner than she does though. Her food is not healthy.

missm at 1:15AM on 08/11/08

Ina Garten! She's quite fascinating and seems like a great person!

atreau at 1:31AM on 08/11/08

why, paula deen of course!!! she's such a cutie pie and her food - oh to die for!

azrosebud at 2:46AM on 08/11/08

Ming Tsai! he seems sooo nice!

samanthapayntr at 3:05AM on 08/11/08

Paula Deen please come cook at my house! You are also welcome to move on in and become my second mom. Thanks for the contest!

juliekk at 5:27AM on 08/11/08

Bobby Flay or Rachael Ray

maggie0352 at 6:19AM on 08/11/08

paula dean, i'm leaving the light on and i have a place set for you.

teechbiz at 6:56AM on 08/11/08

I'd pick Ina Garten. Many thanks for the giveaway!

mistyriver at 7:47AM on 08/11/08

Definitely Giada De Laurentiis -- her Italian dishes always look amazing, and she seems like such a warm and genuine person to boot. Thanks!

guettel78 at 8:30AM on 08/11/08

Since my husband burns everything on the grill...I would chose Bobby Flay.

whitewateradf at 8:31AM on 08/11/08

I would choose Batali.

arvard at 8:37AM on 08/11/08

Paula Deen for sure. She's so down home. I think it would be like having your best friend in the kitchen.

corjon30 at 8:59AM on 08/11/08

rachel ray

klp1965 at 9:06AM on 08/11/08

Rachael Ray....she's funny and very personable

beausdorei at 9:08AM on 08/11/08

I would have Paula Deen cook dinner for me. She's a true southern cook, she is very entertaining and I believe she would keep us in stiches while she cooks.

ingridjen at 9:30AM on 08/11/08

Emeril Lagasse

lilyk at 9:45AM on 08/11/08

Definitely Bobby Flay

orangemonkey99 at 10:13AM on 08/11/08

Send any of them; I'd love a fab meal I didn't have to cook myself! No, really, I'd like Bobby to whip up something unique on the grill; can't get over how many different dishes he prepares on it. And I wouldn't turn away Jamie or Giada.

pancak at 10:44AM on 08/11/08

I would hire Rachel Ray. garrettsambo@aol.com

garrettsambo at 10:50AM on 08/11/08

Send Paula over to my house! The food would be fantastic, the conversation devine! She is welcome to stay as long as she likes. Heck, I'd even consider adding on a mother-in-law apartment if she'd stay long enough. I love her Southern cooking and her bubbly personality. Oh, the "Boys" are welcome to come along for an extended stay, too! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

bndraldy at 11:19AM on 08/11/08

Bobby Flay has my vote hands down! I love his personality and he is a great chef. I don't think anyone else could handle a dinner party as well.

poorkarla at 11:23AM on 08/11/08

mario batali

the_o at 11:37AM on 08/11/08

So many fun choices! I'd love to have Paula Dean come. (She reminds me so much of the lady I grew up next to, whom I remember fondly.) Hey, Paula, bring the boys too! Of course, I'd also love to have Alton Brown or Rachael Ray. Oh, and Tyler Florence! (Could I make it a party with all of them? grin!)

lisaray at 11:39AM on 08/11/08

They are all good cooks, but my favorite is Paula Deen. Love her show. Thanks for the contest!

brmetcalf at 11:41AM on 08/11/08

Jamie Oliver. What a cutie... I mean, his meals look delish! hee hee hee

cowleyh at 11:42AM on 08/11/08

Thank you for participating and congratulations to our winners:

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Lucy Baker at 12:56PM on 08/11/08