Chef Michael Jenkins joins Jaymee to talk about his festive return to Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown and how he channels calm in the chaos of high-pressure TV kitchens. He shares the pivotal moments that shaped his culinary journey from discovering food through wrestling and travel to training under Alex Guarnaschelli at Butter. Michael also breaks down his modern American style, the dish that best represents him, and why holiday cooking brings out both nostalgia and big creative swings. 

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