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Bug Bites

Ever had a craving for fried tarantulas? How about grasshopper tacos? Nearly a third of the world counts bugs as a dietary staple and a valuable source of protein, but they've yet to crawl onto most American dinner plates. Watch as biologist Haley Chamberlain Nelson experiences some of these insect and arachnid foodie favorites as prepared by top chefs, with recipes included.

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Episode Guide

  • Tarantula Tempura

    Are you brave enough to take on chef David George Gordon's notorious tarantula tempura recipe?

  • Scorpion Lobster Frittata

    Adventurous eaters will want to sink their teeth into chef Joseph Yoon's shockingly tasty arachnid omelet.

  • Grasshopper Tacos

    Chef Omar Rodriguez prepares grasshopper tacos, an Oaxacan specialty, plus a caterpillar cocktail to wash it down.

  • Wok-Fried Wax Worms

    Watch as famed chef David George Gordon uses waxworms to craft a sweet and scrumptious stir-fry.

  • Mealworm Popover and Tapenade

    Could chef Joseph Yoon's creations convince you to join the 30% of the world's population who regularly eat insects?

  • Cricket Cookies

    These chirpy insects are one of the most sustainable sources of protein on the planet--and surprisingly tasty!

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