Selena Gomez embarked on her culinary journey in 2020 with the launch of her new series on HBO Max, titled Selena + Chef. In this engaging show, Gomez opens the doors of her home kitchen to a variety of talented chefs who share their signature recipes and culinary techniques, helping her to enhance her cooking skills. While it can be quite entertaining to see Selena’s chopping and slicing attempts occasionally go awry, the series beautifully captures her growth and increasing confidence in the kitchen, making it a delightful watch for food enthusiasts.

Selena + Chef embraced a festive spirit in Season 5, featuring four renowned chefs who guided Gomez through their favorite holiday recipes. The Selena + Chef: Home For the Holidays episodes are packed with valuable tips on preparing for various holiday gatherings, from tree-trimming parties to sumptuous Christmas dinners and New Year’s brunches. With chefs Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon, Claudette Zepeda, and Eric Adjepong by her side, Gomez acquires all the knowledge she needs to delight her friends and family during the festive season.

Whether you’re planning a festive gathering for decorating, a joyous Christmas feast, or a cheerful holiday brunch, Selena + Chef has you covered with delicious meal ideas. One of the standout features of the show is how these professional chefs guide a novice chef through the meal preparation process. This makes it an invaluable instructional resource for anyone eager to tackle these culinary challenges at home. For those looking to recreate these delightful holiday recipes, here’s a curated list of the 10 best dishes from Selena + Chef: Home For the Holidays.

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Release Date

August 12, 2020

Cast

Selena Gomez , Raquelle Stevens , Theresa Marie Mingus , Paige Reed , Liz Golden , HAVEN , Anna Collins , Connar Franklin , Ludo Lefebvre , Antonia Lofaso , Candice Kumai , Roy Choi , Jon Shook , Vinny Dotolo , Nancy Silverton , Taylor Swift

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10 Create Delicious Chocolate Candy Cane Bark for the Holidays

S5 EP01 – Chef Alex Guarnaschelli

This delightful recipe is versatile and perfect for the holidays. Chef Guarnaschelli brings a festive twist to a classic almond bark by combining chocolate and candy canes. You can choose your favorite chocolate, nuts, or holiday candies, mixing and matching to create your unique version with this simple recipe. Once you’re comfortable with the basics, it’s easy to experiment and invent your own festive confections. Another great aspect of making candy cane bark is that the recipe is straightforward enough to involve kids, with proper supervision. Gather the family, put on a classic holiday film like How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and enjoy assembling this tasty holiday treat!

Candy Cane Bark Ingredients:

• 1 pound dark chocolate, broken or chopped
• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
• 8 ounces lightly crushed candy canes

9 Indulge in Ricotta Cavatelli with Spicy Lobster Tomato Sauce

S5 EP 02 – Chef Michael Symon

This recipe is perfect for intermediate cooks and was introduced by Chef Symon on Selena + Chef as part of the Italian-American tradition known as the “Feast of the Seven Fishes.” If you’re looking to simplify the process, feel free to skip making your own pasta and opt for those familiar dried noodles instead—there’s no judgment here! The stars of this dish are undeniably the sauce and the flavors it brings to the table. You can also simplify your cooking by using thawed lobster tails or crab meat instead of live seafood. This delicious pomodoro lobster sauce transforms the pasta into a hearty dish that’s sure to impress at any holiday gathering.

Pomodoro Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 2 small onions finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt & finely ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp of chile flakes (to taste)
• 2 28 ounce cans of whole peeled tomatoes
• Small bundle of fresh oregano
• Small bundle of fresh thyme
• 4 tbs unsalted butter (1/2 stick), softened
• Whole basil leaves, to garnish
• Parmesan, for grating

8 Savor Roasted Ham with Flavorful Salsa Macha

S5 EP 03 – Chef Claudette Zepeda

For this intermediate recipe, the first step is to pre-heat the oven! After that, the focus shifts to the salsa macha, which truly elevates this stunning roasted ham dish. This roasted ham with salsa macha was the centerpiece of the Mexican holiday feast that Chef Zepeda helped Gomez create. While there are some dishes where you can cut corners to simplify the preparation, salsa macha is not one of them. Don’t hesitate to put on your favorite Netflix holiday movie, like Our Little Secret, while you spice things up in the kitchen!

Salsa Macha Ingredients:

• 4 cups grapeseed oil
• 4 chiles de árbol, stemmed
• 8 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 6 garlic cloves sliced thin
• 1/2 cup raw Spanish peanuts
• 2 cups honey
• Kosher salt

7 Experience the Rich Flavors of Smoked Bistecca Alla Fiorentina

S5 EP 02 – Chef Michael Symon