Ep 5. Trigger Foods

The Best Thing I Ever Ate is a series on the Food Network that showcases some of the most delicious and craveworthy dishes that various celebrity chefs and food experts have ever tasted. In season 9 episode 5, titled "Trigger Foods", the focus is on meals that are so irresistible that they trigger a whole host of emotions and cravings in the diners lucky enough to devour them.

Throughout the episode, a variety of chefs and food personalities share their favorite "trigger foods" and what makes them so special. From burgers to pizza to ice cream, there is no shortage of indulgent dishes featured in this episode.

One of the standout segments features chef and Food Network star, Duff Goldman, raving about a breakfast sandwich that he can't get enough of. The sandwich, which features a perfectly cooked egg and bacon on a fluffy biscuit, is apparently so good that Duff has been known to eat it multiple times a day. He even claims that it has the power to change his mood if he's having a bad day.

Another highlight is when chef Andrew Zimmern shares his love for squid ink pasta. He explains that the dish reminds him of his travels in Italy and that the unique and slightly salty flavor of the ink adds a depth and complexity to the pasta that he just can't get enough of. He also admits that he loves how the black pasta stains his teeth, which is a testament to how much he enjoys eating it.

In another segment, chef and TV personality Alex Guarnaschelli talks about a dish that she discovered while traveling in Puerto Rico. The dish is called mofongo, and it's made by mashing fried plantains with garlic and pork cracklings. Alex describes the dish as "decadent" and explains that the contrast between the crispy plantains and the soft pork cracklings creates a texture explosion in the mouth.

There are also several dessert dishes featured in the episode, including a decadent chocolate lava cake that chef Aarón Sánchez can't resist. He describes the cake as "unctuous" and "rich" and says that he always feels like he's treating himself when he orders it.

Overall, "Trigger Foods" is a mouth-watering episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate that is sure to leave viewers feeling hungry and inspired to try some of the incredible dishes featured. Whether you're a fan of savory or sweet, there is something for everyone in this episode.