When Queer Eye's Fab Five descend on a new city, there's always going to be some foodie fun involved. Antoni Porowski, the show's resident food and wine expert, is sure to debut a tasty recipe in each episode, so it comes as no surprise that the new, New Orleans-based season of Queer Eye is jam-packed with delicious food.
Season seven finds the Fab Five roaming all over the Big Easy, hanging out in verdant community gardens and bustling sandwich shops as they give each episode's hero a life-changing makeover. Antoni takes full advantage of the locale, whipping up simple, classic recipes inspired by cajun and creole cuisine. We rounded up the seven major recipes highlighted across the episodes—and even found a similar recipe so you can cook along with the gang.
Muffuletta
The brothers of Lambda Alpha Chi dubbed this classic New Orleans sammie a MuffuLambda, but you can stick with the original name, if you like. For this recipe tutorial, Antoni coaches the fellas through making their own olive salad from scratch, but you could buy prepared olive salad to take some of the chopping prep off your shoulders. (Central Grocery offers a pretty classic option if you're in the market for some olive salad.) Olive salad may be the star of the muffuletta, but the enormous sandwich also includes a parade of cured meats like prosciutto, mortadella and salami, plus slices of provolone and mozzarella. It's a pretty salty sandwich—so folks who have to watch their sodium intake may want to beware—but if you opt for a recipe like our Vegetarian Muffalettas, you'll have a deliciously healthy Louisiana-inspired meal on your hands.
Classic Summer Salad
In the season's second episode, Antoni has to convince Saints fan Stephanie to incorporate more fruits and veggies into her diet—and a big salad might just be the simplest way to do it. This vibrant bowl includes a base of butter lettuce, plus watermelon chunks, tomato slices, raw sweet corn, sliced avocado, cucumber chunks, red onion slivers and pumpkin seeds. Antoni tops the whole production with a creamy dressing. Our similarly sunny is a great way to recreate the magic of this salad.
Steak Fried Rice
Hibachi cooking might not be native to New Orleans, but this dish still looked pretty dang delicious. In the season's third episode, new wheelchair user Speedy knew exactly what meal he wanted to learn to make—and Antoni definitely delivered. The best part is that you won't need a flat-top grill to mimic the recipe, though it is pretty fun to watch Speedy and Antoni go to town behind an enormous, showy hibachi station. We love making fried rice with a more hands-off method, like with our Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fried Rice, but using a wok is also a great method.
Trout Meunière
The Fab Five are always ready to meet folks where they're at, so Antoni helps game, globetrotting Jenni make a pretty sophisticated riff on sole meunière as a sneaky tribute to Julia Child. Subbing in trout makes the dish a bit more Louisiana-local. The fish gets cooked in silky, glamorous clarified butter, then topped with a smidge of brown butter, plus capers and parsley. A similarly simple but delicious dish might be our , which brings in some of the lemon flavor that Antoni incorporates, but you could offer more brown butter flavor by opting for our Trout in Sage Brown Butter. Pair either one with a simple lentil salad with radishes, like we do with our , to complete the meal Queer Eye-style.
Pasta Alla Norma
Obviously an episode whose central figure is a guy called "Deli Dan" was going to include some delish eats. Unfortunately, Dan actually needs some encouragement to get back to making something other than a sandwich—which is where this eggplant-laden pasta comes in. Antoni's Pasta Alla Norma is covered with a vibrant red tomato sauce, seasoned with garlic and oregano, and chock-full of flavorful eggplant bites. An equally hearty option like our might just help satisfy a post-episode pasta craving.
Shrimp Étouffée
Mary may be a New Orleans resident, but her familiarity with classic creole dishes is limited, which makes her étouffée cooking experience all the more exciting. Mary tells Antoni that she's a big fan of one-pot meals—to which we heartily agree—and this spicy, smothered shrimp and rice easily comes together in one soup pot. The recipe includes hot sauce, white wine and a heavy dose of holy trinity (celery, onions and bell peppers) to add lots of flavor, and you can find something similar in this classic Shrimp Étouffée from our sister brand, Simply Recipes. We also love simple shrimp and rice recipes like our Asopao de Camarones and .
Roasted Okra with Lemon Dipping Sauce
The final episode of the season contains no tutorials—instead, Antoni busies himself making loads of appetizers for a fundraising party at the end of the week. One of the apps centers our hero's favorite veggie: okra. Antoni pairs his with a creamy dipping sauce full of bright, fresh lemon zest, but we love pairing our Air-Fryer Okra with a spicy dip for extra kick.
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"I feel more comfortable referring to myself as a home cook," he added. He told Insider that, while he might not have gone to culinary school, he's worked in restaurants and in the food business "for a really long time" in various roles like busboy, waiter, and manager.
Who is the food guy original Queer Eye? ›
Irish chef and journalist Stuart O'Keeffe is alleging that he was originally cast to be the food expert in Netflix's Queer Eye reboot, but was shocked to find out he had been replaced with Antoni Porowski via an Instagram post.
Is there a Queer Eye cookbook? ›
Available now wherever books and. e-books are sold.
Antoni Porowski, the food and wine guru on Netflix sensation Queer Eye, meets people where they live—literally. With appealing vulnerability, he shows cooks of all levels how to become more confident and casual in the kitchen.
Who is the cooking guy from Queer Eye? ›
In December 2017, it was announced that Porowski was hired as the food and wine expert in the Netflix revival of Queer Eye, which began airing in February 2018. In April 2018, Porowski signed a deal with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for his first cookbook, released in Spring 2019.
Does Antoni have an addiction? ›
Antoni Porowski has opened up about his ongoing battle with addiction and depression. For the latest edition of Joseph Shepherd's Exposed series, the Queer Eye star discussed a number of topics to promote his debut cookbook Antoni In the Kitchen, which was released earlier this week (9 September).
Who is the richest Queer Eye? ›
Bobby Berk, an interior designer, is the richest member of the Queer Eye cast by net worth. Much of his wealth comes as a result of his highly successful business, Bobby Berk Interior + Design, in Los Angeles.
Who is Karamo Brown's husband? ›
In 2007, Brown was notified that he was the father of a ten-year-old boy, Jason, and received custody of him that year. Brown adopted Jason's half-brother Chris in 2010 and moved to Los Angeles with his two sons in 2011, where they currently reside. In May 2018, Brown became engaged to director Ian Jordan.
Which Queer Eye hero died? ›
Tom Jackson, who became a fan favorite on Netflix's "Queer Eye," has died at age 63. Jackson was on the first episode of the rebooted makeover show, which premiered on the streaming platform with an all-new cast in 2018.
Who is the most popular Queer Eye member? ›
Jonathan Van Ness
He is arguably the most popular member of the Queer Eye cast, known for his infectious personality, humor, and grooming expertise.
Is anyone on Queer Eye a couple? ›
Tan France, Queer Eye's resident style guru has been married to his husband, Rob France, since 2007. They share two children. Their first child, Ismail, was born in 2021 and spent three weeks in care after arriving seven weeks early. Their second child, Isaac, was born in 2023.
Queer Eye is one of the most heartfelt and honest shows on TV, with actual storylines, and a cast of lovable experts. However, while the show's makeover "heroes" are authentic people whose real lives are shown onscreen, not everything seen on the Netflix reality show is 100% real.
Are Antoni and Taylor Swift friends? ›
Porowski, 40, is friends with Swift, 34, thanks to his close relationship with their mutual pal Gigi Hadid, with whom he is also neighbors in New York City. The TV personality and Swift actually first crossed paths years earlier when he auditioned for Swift's “Blank Space” music video in 2014.
Is Antoni Porowski a real chef? ›
A self-taught cook, Antoni is a four-time Emmy nominee for his role as Queer Eye's resident food & wine expert. The hit series has won the Emmy Award for “Outstanding Structured Reality Program” for six consecutive years, breaking the current category record for most wins.
How old is queer eye for the straight guy? ›
Queer Eye is an American reality television series that premiered on the Bravo network in July 2003, initially broadcast as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
What happened to Skyler from Queer Eye? ›
Skyler Jay (Season 2, Episode 5)
According to Out.com, he won, and the state's public college system changed its policies to provide trans-inclusive coverage and reimbursed Jay for expenses paid out of pocket. Now Jay is an activist, educating the public on trans care and helping run trans bodybuilding competitions.
What happened to Antoni Queer's eye? ›
Queer Eye food and wine expert Antoni Porowski has split from fiancé Kevin Harrington after four years of dating. "After many conversations and reflection during the wedding planning process, Antoni and Kevin have amicably decided to part ways," a representative for Porowski told PEOPLE.
Does Antoni from Queer Eye own a restaurant? ›
Antoni From “Queer Eye” Just Opened A Restaurant In NYC — Here's Our Review.
What does Antoni Porowski eat? ›
During the week, I eat a lot of plant-based foods. I have greens that are high in fiber and I eat a lot of fruits at night, but I eat only between 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm. It took me three months to actually get accustomed to that.
Is Antoni Porowski vegan? ›
“As somebody who has long been a dairy and butter lover, I have dairy in a lot of the recipes, which we actually figured out how to eliminate and swap for other ingredients,” said Porowski, who eats a majority plant-based diet.
