Gordon Ramsay tops the list as America's favorite celebrity chef, with 40% of survey respondents choosing him.

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Rachael Ray follows in popularity, garnering 31% of the votes in the survey of 2,000 U.S. adults.

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Bobby Flay (28%), Martha Stewart (26%), and Emeril Lagasse (26%) round out the top five chefs.

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Americans are willing to spend nearly $340 on a three-course meal from their favorite chef; 17% would pay over $500.

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The survey found that the average person engages with food content about four times a week.

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Cooking shows (51%) and cooking websites (38%) are the most popular sources of food inspiration for Americans.

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Over 67% prefer watching videos that show food preparation rather than finished dishes.

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Watching food-related content inspires 78% of people to get creative in the kitchen, encouraging them to experiment with new techniques and flavors.

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Half of Americans have bought kitchen products endorsed by their favorite chefs, averaging $382 spent over five years.

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Favorite cuisines include American (35%), Mexican (33%), and Italian (31%), with 55% preferring home-cooked meals.

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