About Roger Mooking

Restaurateur, television host, author and award-winning recording artist Roger Mooking has earned an international reputation as a chef and entertainer showcasing his globally inspired vision. Roger is best known as the host of the dynamic grilling and barbecue show "Man Fire Food" on Cooking Channel. The popular traveling food series showcases live fire cooking, including whole hog barbecue, lobster boils, Hawaiian emus, seafood roasts and more. As if he didn't already have a full plate, Roger is also the host of "Greatest of America" on Travel Channel, the host and co-creator of the internationally broadcast television series "Everyday Exotic" on Cooking Channel, and co-host of "Heat Seekers" on Food Network. In addition, Roger hosts "Man's Greatest Food" on Cooking Channel, in which he sets out on a culinary odyssey around the USA seeking "Man's Greatest Food." The Trinidadian-born, Canadian-raised chef is influenced by his culturally rich family background, his love of people and travel, and interest in global flavors to create new culinary experiences. While Roger's earliest influences are his family's Chinese and Caribbean specialties, Roger has also trained under Japanese, Chinese, French and Swiss German chefs. He has opened and consulted on many restaurants, including Twist by Roger Mooking at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Over the years, Roger has garnered many accolades, including the prestigious "Premiers Award" for excellence in the field of Creative Arts and Design, a Gourmand World Cookbook Award, a Socan Classics Award and countless "Best Of" mentions. His talents have led to appearances throughout Southeast Asia, India, North America, Europe, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America, and include features on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Top Chef Canada, Iron Chef, Guy's Grocery Games, Supermarket Stakeout and Chopped (he was also the winner in the special All-Star Chopped celebrity chef episode!).

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Pasta Salad with Green Onion Dressing

Maple Plum Compote with Walnuts and Vanilla Yogurt

Hot Dog Ice Cream Sandwich

Shrimp Stir-Fry with Fried Egg and Flavored Vinegar

Hot Steeped Lime Green Iced Tea

Green Bean and Asparagus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Warm Lemon Dressing

Jam Parcels

Fast Fry Steak with Sundried Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Orzo and Mango Salad

Mediterranean Chicken Samosas with Apple Cumin Chutney

Crispy Cornmeal Okra

Shrimp and Banana

Shoreline Fried Halibut with Tofu Fries, Soy Sauce Aioli, Mushy Edamame and Soy Vanilla Milkshake

Lentil Soup

Grilled Mojito-Lime Shrimp Skewers

Black Eyed Peas with Rice

Best-Ever Buffalo Rack o' Ribs Hero

BBQ Baked Beans Bruschetta with Cilantro Pesto on Cheesy Texas Cut Toast

Pine Nut Lamb Meatballs with Pasta

Smokehouse Maple-Brined Pork Chops

Salt Cod Fritters with Creamy Mustard Sauce, Spicy Orange Chili Sauce, Pineapple Chutney and Shredded Zucchini Salad

Curried Chickpeas

Okra Chili

Balsamic Marinated Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Mushrooms, Baked Camembert with Herb Oil

Tamarind Balls

Thai Basil Chicken Soup with Asparagus and Mushroom Filled Crepes and Thai Basil Butter on Toasted Baguette

Saffron Halibut Packets

Pickled Topping

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