On the season 3 premiere of Cooking In Mexican from A to Z, Zarela and Aarón go back to basics. They sit down together, mother & son, to discuss the foundational principles of the cooking. These are flavor principles they use every day in the kitchen, in a wide variety of dishes.

The cooking lessons that stick with us are rarely the ones we read in books or learn through blog posts or YouTube videos. They’re the ones we pick up as we spend time with good cooks in the kitchen.

In the final episode of The Shameless Chef, Michael Davenport entertains and delights with the richer things in life. From pavlova to sundae smorgasbords and homemade pie crusts, it’s all about dessert this week.

Revisit ingredients you may be overlooking and realize that experimentation is a big part of the joy of eating. First, Michael hams it up, discussing whole hams, ham and bean casserole, and ham salads.

Michael Davenport was thrilled whenever he found a roadside stand and if you’re anything like him, and have gone overboard buying too many fruits and vegetables, this episode has some ideas for putting them to use. He talks berries, cherries, bananas and avocados.

Michael Davenport offers tips for being a great host, from the moment guests arrive to the time they leave when you’re left with the dirty dishes. Knowing how to ad-lib in the kitchen is an important skill, especially when more people than you expected show up for dinner.

On this episode, Feedfeed Food Editor Alexa Santos virtually sits down to dinner with Ereka Vetrini, known as @erekav on Instagram and @erekasfood on TikTok.

Michael Davenport proclaims: “along with peanut butter, I think salads are the gifts of the Gods.” However he would not stand for a bowl of iceberg lettuce with bottled dressing.

When someone you love is sick, sending food is often the first way we show our love and support. It can offer satisfaction and heartiness when a hug is not possible.

Head outside with The Shameless Chef this week. Michael’s ideal picnic was easy to transport and easy to clean up but that doesn’t mean the food has to be forgettable.