Episode Eleven

Greek Meatballs and Whipped Feta

Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja joins Michael Symon to whip up Greek meatballs and feta dip while sharing her journey from dishwasher to Food Network Titan. Expect mentorship talk, Brooklyn banter, and a heated “what counts as hummus” debate — plus the birth of the “Rip and Dip.”

Premieres: Wednesday Oct. 15th

In This Episode:​​

• Michael Symon recreates his mom’s Greek keftedes (meatballs) with Wagyu beef from Marble Ridge Farms

• Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja (owner/chef of the restaurants Shukette and Shuka in New York City) whips up her signature feta dip with yogurt and lemon zest.

• Together they talk about mentorship, taking risks, and standing your ground in the kitchen.

• Carla Hall and Clinton Kelly join the banter for the Great Hummus Debate and introduce the fan giveaway winner from Austin, Texas.

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