Ted Beyer of Norwalk, CT fondly remembers his New Orleans Nana's Red Beans n Rice, and has tried to duplicate the dish, but to no avail. Tyler reconnects Ted to his Southern roots with red beans n rice, Smothered Pork Chops and Pecan Pie!
Wolfgang visits NYC to cook in a charity event at Rockefeller Center, with a recipe for Maine Lobster with ginger and Thai basil with Szechwan beans and jasmine rice. Later he prepares Crisp Quail with pineapple and green onion and dry fried string beans.
Be fancy, be creative and be cheap.
Recipes: Pineapple Glazed Cornish Game Hens; Middle Eastern Couscous with Dried Fruit; Steamed Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts; Pineapple Rum Flambee; Ragout of Beef with Red Wine; Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Steamed Green Beans; Dutch Chocolate Pudding