Award winning chef reflects on journey and future

Renowned Minnesota Chef Yia Vang was recently named a James Beard semifinalist and has won numerous 2024 awards for his restaurant, Vinai. As Vang continues to rise in the restaurant world, he reflects on his journey to where he is today and how returning to his roots will usher in the future. FOX 9’s Chenue Her has more on the story. Watch parts one and two in the video above.

Taste Buds: Handmade Pasta and Easy Ravioli

Visiting her go-to destination for incredible pasta in the North Loop of Minneapolis, Stephanie Hansen teams up with Chef Joe Rolle and Chef Rachael McLeod to create artisan pasta shapes to complement one-of-a-kind dishes.

Taste Buds: Hearty soups and savory southern gumbo

Stephanie Hansen celebrates soup season with two of her favorite homemade soups: Beer Cheese Wild Rice and Chicken Chili Verde. But first, she heads up north for a taste of New Orleans at Krewe Restaurant, run by Mateo Mackbee and his partner Erin Lucas. Enjoy!

Halftime with Taste Buds: Walking Tacos

Stephanie Hansen is serving up one of her most popular recipes in this halftime edition of Taste Buds. These walking tacos are made in the crockpot with Doritos, beans, seasonings, and enchilada sauce. Crock it on low for five hours to get a savory base to fill your chip bag.

Taste Buds: Kitchen Fails

Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares is back on FOX and to celebrate, Stephanie Hansen is sharing some of her never-before-seen kitchen fails.