McCormick Presents "Man Crafted"

About "Man Crafted"

Chef James seeks out dynamic men across the country who are making their mark on the food world, from high-tech urban farmers to small batch brewers, and adventurers who cook everything over an open flame. In each episode, James and his new buddies create dishes based on their shared cravings for creative eats packed with bold flavor and spices. 

Episode 1: Urban Farming

• Spiced Avocado Toast with Citrus-Cured Salmon and Poached Egg
• Beet-er Tots

Episode 2: Deep Sea Fishing

• Blackened Fish Tacos with Chili-Spiced Slaw and Charred Scallion Salsa
• Chicken and Steak Kababs
• Taco Spiced Margarita
• Spiced Watermelon Kababs

Episode 3: Ballpark Eats

• Grilled Turkey Sausage with Cucumber Relish
• Sour Cream and Onion-Spiced Tornado Potatoes
• Spiced Cauliflower Rice
• Kicked Up Popcorn: Chili Lime, Smoked Paprika and Bacon, Sweet Vanilla Peanut

Episode 4: Trail Running with the November Project

• Campfire Chicken Wings
• Grilled Slow-Cooked BBQ Ribs
• Grilled Zucchini and Squash with Brown Sugar Bourbon Pumpkin Seeds
• S'mores Dip with Spiced Chocolate Ganache
• Kentucky Cooler

Episode 5: City Dads Group

• Taco Mac 'n Cheese
• Perfect Cheese Sauce
• Smothered Potato Tot Nachos
• Spice Roasted Veggies
• Birthday Cake Blondies
• Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Episode 6: Game Day Celebration

• Cheesesteak-Stuffed Grilled Cheese
• Cheese Scoops with Guacamole
• Grilled Corn with Cheesy Taco-Spiced Butter
• Taco Spiced Michelada

Episode 7: Firehouse Thanksgiving

• 5-Alarm Bacon-Wrapped Turkey
• Spiced Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple
• Cheddar and Black Pepper Biscuits
• Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney
• Irish Stout and Pumpkin Mousse Tiramisu

Meet James Briscione

James Briscione is a two-time Chopped champion and was named one of People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Chefs Alive’ in 2016. He is the author of four books: Just Married & Cooking (Scribner ’11), Cognitive Cooking with Chef Watson (Sourcebooks ’15), The Great Cook (Oxmoor House ’15) and Finding Flavor (HMH ’18). Since 2008, he has operated Just Married & Cooking, LLC with his wife, Brooke Parkhurst. Together, they also teach a series of date night cooking classes at The Institute of Culinary Education, where James is currently the Director of Culinary Development. After leading some of the top kitchens in United States — including Highlands Bar & Grill in Birmingham, AL and the famed Restaurant Daniel in New York City — James found his place teaching and inspiring the next generation of great chefs.