Rick Bayless on Regional Mexican Cuisine & Judging Bobby’s Triple Threat

Chef, restaurateur, and Top Chef Masters champ Rick Bayless joins Jaymee to talk about the mission that’s guided his kitchens for decades: celebrating regional Mexican cuisine through technique, nuance, and joy. He shares the “why” behind signature sauces and masa, and how insisting on real control over sourcing and recipes helped turn Tortas Frontera into an airport game-changer. Then Rick previews his turn in the judge’s chair on Bobby’s Triple Threat and what he looks for first. He talks about how risk pays off only when rooted in skill, and the advice he’d give any chef walking into that kitchen. Rick also reflects on his day-one Iron Chef America duel with Bobby Flay, what he learned from that battle, and wraps with rapid-fire favorites from go-to chiles to perfect street bites. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Rick Bayless on Instagram: HERE Learn More about Bobby’s Triple Threat : HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rick Bayless on Regional Mexican Cuisine & Judging Bobby’s Triple Threat is an episode from Food Network Obsessed by Emily Servodidio.

This episode is 45:27 long.

This episode was published on Oct 17, 2025.

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