East Brunswick Chef Wins Buddy Valastro’s New Hulu Cooking Show – SEO Optimization
Holiday cooking can be a bit of a challenge, whether you’re prepping the perfect ham for Christmas dinner or competing on a TV show hosted by a famous chef. One talented chef from East Brunswick found herself in the latter situation – and emerged as the winner!
Maricel Gentile, the owner of Maricel’s Kitchen, a catering company and cooking school in East Brunswick, was crowned champion on an episode of Buddy Valastro’s new cooking competition series “Holiday Recipe Rumble,” now available for streaming on Hulu.
The show, hosted by Valastro, features two families competing to create the best holiday dinner. Maricel, along with her husband and son, showcased their Filipino and Italian roots by preparing a menu that included dishes like ham from Maricel’s grandmother’s recipe, sweet yams, Italian baccalà salad, pancit bihon, lumpiang Shanghai, Filipino fruit salad, and Filipino hot chocolate from Maricel’s mother’s recipe.
Maricel shared, “Noche Buena has always been a cherished part of my life, and sharing it on such a big stage with my family was unforgettable. I hope our dishes inspire others to embrace the rich diversity of holiday traditions and to try incorporating Filipino flavors into their celebrations. Plus, there’s nothing quite like the joyful chaos of cooking together as a family during the holidays – it’s something everyone should experience.”
You can catch Maricel’s winning episode of “Holiday Recipe Rumble” on Hulu now. And if you want to experience Maricel’s culinary talents firsthand, you can visit Maricel’s Kitchen in East Brunswick.
