An all-access pass for fans of television"s most challenging food fight... and the Food Network stars it has created For seven delicious seasons, Food Network Star finalists have endured weeks of grueling and complex cooking challenges to compete for the biggest prize in television: their own Food Network show. Each finalist is put to the test to determine his or her culinary competence and on-screen star potential, and the stakes are high. The last finalist standing is launched into food and television celebrity. Now, for the first time ever, go behind the scenes with the finalists as they compete to win a life-changing spot on Food Network. From the drama of the challenges to the delicious winning recipes, Food Network Star: The Official Insider"s Guide to America"s Hottest Food Show showcases hundreds of photos and stories from the finalists and celebrity judges, including the selection committee: Susie Fogelson Giada De Laurentiis Bob Tuschman and Food Network personalities: Alton Brown Cat Cora Paula Deen Duff Goldman Robert Irvine Rachael Ray Michael Symon Ina Garten Tyler Florence The Neelys Plus recipes and stories from Season Seven You"ve watched them compete to earn their spot in Food Network"s lineup-now you can cook the star"s recipes in your own kitchen. Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh"s Lobster Potpie Guy Fieri"s Jackass Rolls Amy Finley"s Eggs en Cocotte Aaron McCargo Jr."s Stuffed Pork Chops Melissa d"Arabian"s Flexible Four-Step Chicken for Family and Company Aarti Sequeira"s Ground Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze