Tune in to see Top Chef Kristen Kish teach Selena Gomez Stündenglass food smoking techniques, taking Mexican street corn and carrots to a new level.

What is Selena + Chef?

While in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic, multi-hyphenate business woman and singer Selena Gomez brushes up on her cooking skills with the help of master chefs. In season 4, Selena heads to the beach to serve up a taste of summertime. In this season, she pushes the envelope with new techniques and tools; wait until you see Selena smoking food using our Stundenglass gravity infuser!

As teased in the trailer, below, Gomez will be working with a slew of celebrity chefs that include Adrienne Cheatham, Devonn Francis, Gordon Ramsay, Kristen Kish, Ludo Lefebvre, Matty Matheson, Nick DiGiovanni, Paola Velez, Priya Krishna, and Rachael Ray. This show is equal parts amazing food and techniques as well as being lighthearted and really inviting. Who wouldn’t want to cook with Selena? We loved seeing Selena infusing dishes with our gravity infuser…

Selena + Chef Season 4 | Official Trailer | HBO Max

Who is Kristen Kish?

If you don’t know Kristen Kish… here’s why we love her:

Kish won legions of fans, first by helming two of Barbara Lynch’s esteemed Boston restaurants, and then by battling her way back from elimination to win season ten of Top Chef. Her path to distinguished chef shines a light on her determination and love of food. Her recipes are surprising yet refined, taking the expected—an ingredient or a technique, for example—and using it in a new way to make dishes that are unique and irresistible.

In this episode featuring Stundenglass, Kish helps Selena elevate a childhood-inspired summertime spread of Mexican street corn, glazed carrots, cheesy chickpea fried broccoli, and a strawberry yuzu dessert. (Ok, our mouths are watering)

Kristen Kish using Stundenglass for Smoking on Selena + Chef

Jumping right in, with Kish’s step-by-step instructions, Selena preps the Stundenglass infuser and smokes yogurt alongside Kristen Kish. The reactions that ensued are priceless. Selena smoking yogurt gives us all kinds of ideas on summertime dips we are going to need to try ASAP. Tune in to see Selena and Kristen Kish making magic. It's safe to say we turned those guest's worlds upside down. See if you catch one of them saying how they wish they invented it. (Our hearts just about melted)

Kristen's Sweet Corn & Baby Carrots

Want to impress your friends with an epic Stundenglass smoked dish? Take a look at Kristen's sweet corn & baby carrots recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

For the Smoked Yogurt

  • 14 oz thick full fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

For the Carrots

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp agave
  • 3 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Corn Salad

  • 6-8 ears of corn, shucked and removed from cob
  • 3 large cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 shallot small diced
  • 10 sprigs thyme – tied in a bouquet with butchers twine
  • 2 cups de-veined snow peas and finely julienned
  • 3 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 large mint leaves
  • 4 large basil leaves
  • 2-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Maldon salt

How to Make this Selena + Chef Recipe

For the Smoked Yogurt

  • Put the yogurt in a wide/deep dish, creating a thin layer of yogurt.
  • Place dish on your Stundenglass Tray Cloche.
  • Attach the silicone hose to the mouthpiece and the other end to the wooden base of the cloche.
  • Cover with the food safe polycarbonate dome.
  • Activate the Stündenglass to generate smoke, then rotate to push the smoke into the cloche, surrounding your food or beverage with flavor and aroma.
  • Allow to sit for 5 minutes and repeat as above a few times or until the yogurt is your desired smokiness.
  • Season with lemon juice and salt.

      For the Carrots

      • Make an ice bath.
      • Bring a large pot of water up to a full boil. Season liberally with salt.
      • Simmer the carrots until al dente or a little resistance when pierced with a knife. Shock in ice bath. Allow to cool completely, remove from water, dry.
      • In a large sauté pan, add the olive oil until hot.
      • Add in carrots, giving them a sauté.
      • Add in agave, bring to a light simmer.
      • Add lemon juice and turn off heat.
      • Add in butter, swirling until emulsified
      • Season to taste.

        For the Corn Salad

        • Sweat shallots and garlic in a large sauté pan until translucent.
        • Add in thyme bouquet, stir around until fragrant.
        • Add in corn and bring heat to medium high – sautéing until corn is just tender.
        • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
        • Place on a small sheet tray and refrigerate until cool.

          To Assemble

          • Toss together the chilled corn sauté, feta cheese, half of the mint and basil leaves - torn, a drizzle of olive oil, and snow peas. Season to taste.
          • Spread yogurt on the bottom of a platter. Layer on corn salad. Arrange carrots nicely over the top. Season with maldon salt, then garnish with additional mint and basil leaves.

            What is Selena + Restaurant?

            In her follow-up series, Selena + Restaurant on the Food Network, Selena Gomez takes viewers on a culinary adventure as she explores the world of restaurant management. In each episode, she collaborates with renowned chefs in Los Angeles to learn the ins and outs of running a successful eatery.

            From menu planning and ingredient sourcing to creating signature dishes and managing a team, Selena dives headfirst into the fast-paced and demanding restaurant industry. With her genuine passion for food and determination to succeed, Selena seeks to not only expand her own culinary skills but also shine a spotlight on the talented chefs and vibrant food culture of Los Angeles.

            As she navigates the challenges and joys of the restaurant scene, viewers can expect an entertaining and educational series that showcases Selena's growth as a chef and entrepreneur.

            Will she be using Stündenglass again to craft a unique smoky dish? You'll have to tune in and find out!