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Whether you know him from starring in shows likeDrake & JoshandHow I Met Your Fatheror from his most recent role inOppenheimer, we’re sure that beloved actor Josh Peck has made several appearances on your television screen.
What you may not know about the star is that he has recently earned the title ofJimmy Dean’s Chief Hosting Officer, and he’s teaming up with the brand to give away $1,000 to 10 winners in theirholiday hosting sweepstakes—you can enter now through December 6 for a chance to win.
With his new presence in the food space, we took the opportunity to talk to Peck about this current partnership and giveaway—as well as asking him questions about his favorite soups, holiday dishes, food hot takes and more. Here’s what he had to say in this exclusive interview.
EatingWell:What are your favorite dishes that need to be on your holiday table?
Peck:I like a super-delicious, savory mac and cheese. Also, I like green bean casserole. Go classic, maybe do an elevated fried onion on top with fresh fried onions, not breaded. If you want to make it a little bit lighter, I think there’s plenty of options. I also only eat green bean casserole twice a year—I feel like they should offer that on more menus.
EatingWell:What’s your favorite soup for comfort food season?
Peck:OK, get ready, because I’m going to go on a tangent. So in my humble opinion, mushroom barley is the king soup, right? A good mushroom barley. But then I also love an old school soup that you can find in a deli called chicken in a pot, which is just a mix of chicken, rice noodles and veggies. It’s everything you would imagine from a chicken noodle soup. And recently, I had a split pea soup that knocked my socks off.
Cream of Mushroom & Barley Soup
EatingWell:Let’s talk about your partnership with Jimmy Dean! As the brand’s official Chief Hosting Officer, what do you want our readers to know about the new holiday program?
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EatingWell:Food hot take? Your least favorite food?
EatingWell:What’s a change that you have made in your eating pattern or lifestyle over the years that has helped you feel your best?
Peck:What stands out for me is moderation and balance. We should allow ourselves the freedom to eat some of our favorite foods. For me, it’s balancing that with staying active during the holidays. … Sometimes it’s just knowing that this is a particular time of year and it’s a time to enjoy myself and that I’m also doing everything I can to stay active to balance that out.
EatingWell:What does “eating well” mean to you?
Peck:It might sound too simplistic, but it’s about enjoying your food and being nourished and satiated. I find that even sometimes when people are eating something that they love, they associate feelings of guilt. And I think it’s about really enjoying what we eat in the moment, taking the time to appreciate what we’re having, and trying to do that with other people. I find that a meal is best when shared with someone you really like.
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