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24 All-Star Recipes from Michael Symon and Esther Choi, Hosts of '24 in 24: Last Chef Standing'

By: Sofia Bazant

Curious what chefs Michael and Esther are making when they aren't hosting 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing? Check out 24 of their most flavorful dishes.

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Hosts Michael and Esther

24 in 24: Last Chef Standing is all about endurance, speed and agility in the kitchen. But when hosts Michael and Esther are cooking at home, they focus on flavor and technique.

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Esther's Bibimbap

"Take care not to overcook the egg — you want it runny so that it coats the vegetables and crunchy rice with every bite," Esther says.

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Michael's Tomato Baked Eggs

Simple ingredients like crumbled feta, San Marzano tomatoes and garlic will make this comforting egg dish a top-contender for your breakfast-for-dinner rotation.

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Esther's Japchae

Japchae are Korean sweet potato noodles. They're light but durable, and they absorb the bold flavors of Esther's seasame beef in this hearty stir-fry.

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Michael's Braised-Lamb Tacos

You can't go wrong with these rich lamb tacos! Once the aroma of smashed garlic, fresh cilantro and warm cumin hit your kitchen, you won't want tacos any other way.

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Esther's Spicy Pork Belly BBQ

Even spice lovers might not prepared for the heat and bold flavors in this succulent pinneapple and gochuhang pork belly combo.

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Michael's "Snake Method" BBQ Ribs

Michael's "snake method" refers to the way in which he sets up the briquettes on the grill. They form a line, which slowly but evenly cook the meat as the heat advances to the next one.

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Esther's Dakdoritang

If you somehow have leftovers, rumor in the kitchen has it that this one-pot braised chicken and rice tastes even better the next day!

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Michael's Fluke Milanese with Piccata Sauce

Inspired by Michael's go-to New York chowder house order, this golden fried fish sandwich is dressed up with a caper-lemon sauce just before serving.

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Esther's Budae Jigae

When you're craving comfort food, look no further than Budae Jigae. This bubbling stew features a rich broth and heaps of flavorful toppings like kimchi and bacon strips.

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Michael's Pasticcio

With smooth béchamel and homemade meat sauce, this gorgeous Greek-style layered pasta will never fail to impress.

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Esther's Pork Ramen

Gochujang, spiced kimchi and juicy slab bacon will have you making Korean-style ramen every day.

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Michael's Pork Souvlaki with Honeyed Apricots

One bite of Michael's melt-in-your-mouth skewers and you'll know exactly why pork souvlaki is so popular in Greece

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Esther's Fried Chicken Wings with Pickled Daikon

Crispy on the outside with tender meat inside, these top-rated wings are tossed in a savory-sweet gochujang-honey sauce.

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Michael's Flaxseed-Crusted Salmon with a Grape and Walnut Salsa

The flaxseeds bring a nice crunchy texture to the tender salmon, while the nutty salsa on top is light and refreshing.

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Esther's Haemul Pajeon

"One of the most popular scallion pancakes in Korea, haemul pajeon is crispy yet tender and studded with a jumble of different seafood," Esther says.

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Michael's No-Steak Cheesesteak

No steak and no time? No problem! Michael uses ground beef as the star ingredient in these hearty, cheesy sandwiches.

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Esther's Quick Cucumber "Kimchi"

Esther gives cucumbers the kimchi treatment by tossing them in a tangy mixture of gochugaru, sesame oil and vinegar.

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Michael's Mango Slaw

Bright, refreshing ripe mango is the star of the slaw! Pair this sweet crunchy side dish with smoky barbeque to round out the meal.

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Esther's Haemul Kalguksu

"The name literally translates to “knife noodles” because the noodles are sliced into long strands using a sharp knife," Esther says. No special equipment required! Esther serves them in a seafood broth with shrimp, clams and mussels.

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Michael's Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Soft Polenta

For an updated take on chicken parm, Michael makes meatballs instead of the usual cutlets.

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Esther's Kognamul Muchim

The secret to this soybean salad is boiling salted water for al-dente sprouts, and then, of course, tossing in Esther's fish sauce dressing for a kick.

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Michael's Pickle Coleslaw

You're only 15 minutes and a jar of pickles away from this tangy cookout-ready side!

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Esther's Galbi

The key to these thinly sliced beef short ribs is setting aside plenty of time to marinate them in Esther's signature savory-sweet sauce. Those delectable flavors will shine over lettuce, white rice or heaps of homemade kimchi.

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Michael's Grilled Spanakopita

Filled with herbs and feta, Michael's phyllo dough bites are a favorite from his childhood.

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