Gourmet Live: What’s the most underrated ingredient?
Eva Longoria: Cumin—I use cumin a lot. Also kosher salt. I think an underrated vegetable is a Brussels sprout. I love Brussels sprouts. There is this recipe in my cookbook that makes them so tasty, even though some people think, “Yuck, Brussels sprouts!” There’s a salad that did not make the cookbook with Brussels sprouts that is also amazing, with hazelnut oil. It is to die for, and people don’t even know they’re eating Brussels sprouts.
Gourmet Live: What’s your prediction for the next big food trend?
Eva Longoria: I think beets are going to shine this year. Every time I’m watching Good Morning America or something, there seems to be beets this and that. I love beets. I have always eaten beets. It’s another underrated vegetable.
Gourmet Live: And when it comes to entertaining, what is your idea of the perfect dinner party? Who are the ideal guests, living or dead?
Eva Longoria: It would be a dinner party at my home, with Oprah, Hillary Clinton, and Dolly Parton…and probably Susan B. Anthony, because she would be interesting to sit and speak with.
Gourmet Live: And the menu?
Eva Longoria: My favorite food—Mexican—and Margaritas.
Victoria Recaño is a television reporter who lives in Los Angeles.
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