Chef George Stella shows how a little planning ahead goes a long way in maintaining a low carb lifestyle. He makes a few different dishes in just a short time that can be wrapped and kept until the mood suits. He bakes chicken breast wrapped in bacon and topped with tomato and fresh thyme; a colorful plate of grilled portobello mushrooms and summer vegetables; a family sized serving of tequila marinated grilled London broil with a tomato fromage as an accompaniment; and finally, blackened salmon cooked with spinach and soy black beans – great anytime.
Top 5 Tips
1. When cooking a low-fat protein such as chicken, wrap it with bacon. The fat from the bacon adds flavor and much needed moisture, while keeping the dish low carb.
2. Tomatoes are fairly low in carbs, but they do contain some natural sugars. You can eat them but remember: only in moderation.
3. Many vegetables are an important part of a low carb diet but some are better for you than others. Keep in mind that red bell peppers contain more Vitamin C than green ones. Also, most vitamins and minerals are found in veggie skins, so skip a step and leave the peeler in the drawer.
4. Store-bought marinades contain a lot of sugar; even some dry spice mixtures do too. Make a large batch of your own so you can top your proteins and veggies with it anytime you want.
5. Soy black beans are an excellent alternative to regular black beans, since they taste very similar but have far less carbs.
Nothing says Texas like barbecue and that's exactly what Tiffani brings to the table for her White Collar co-stars Sharif Atkins, Tim DeKay and Willie Garson. Tequila Peach Tea, Pimento Cheese Spread and fall-from-the-bone BBQ Ribs that have been rubbed and sauced go with Southern Greens done with bacon and a spicy vinaigrette. To finish off the meal, Tiffani brings in one of her favorite pecan pies to top with her Homemade Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream.
This trip, Guy Fieri's headed back for sweet, spicy and savory favorites! First, a funky fried chicken joint in Memphis is still a mega hit, serving top-tier tenderloin, the-bomb beans, and high-octane honey biscuits. Then, in Boston, hearty eats abound with a killer coconut curry goat stew and cheffed-up short rib gnocchi. And lights-out Italian in Lackawanna, N.Y., is going strong, putting out prime-time parmesan chicken with potato croquettes, plus out-of-this-world wagyu.
Sometimes it's hard to get to the great outdoors, so Tiffani Thiessen is bringing the outdoors in! Friends Cynthia Watros, Jennifer Finnigan and Missi Pyle join Tiffani for a campfire cookout in her own backyard! Tiffani stokes everyone's appetite with a spicy Four Bean Chili served with buttery Campfire Skillet Cornbread. And if that doesn't warm you from the inside out, her Hot Toddies will! Then things get toasty with her homemade Marshmallows and a S'mores bar with all the fixings!
Some of the most intriguing flavors can be found in your local ethnic market, and tonight Emeril's cooking with some of his favorite Latin ingredients. If it's a fiesta you're looking for, it's right here on Emeril Live. Recipes include El Presidente, Lobster Ceviche with Yucca Chips, Plantain and Coconut Soup with Shrimp, Tomato and Avocado Salad, Pernil-Puerto Rican Roasted Pork Shoulder with Rice and Black Beans and Sweet Fried Plantains, Puff Pastry Shells and Cream Cheese, Guava Jelly and Ginger Creme Anglaise.
Eating healthy doesn’t deserve its expensive reputation and Ellie has some great ideas for nutritious meals that won’t break the bank. There’s a scrumptious Chopped Nicoise Salad that’s so good for you and cheap, cheap, cheap, plus a 3 Bean and Beef Chili party for 6 people--with all the sides including a cool Green Avocado Dip for just 5 bucks a head. She'll also share tips and strategies to make your money go much further.
Janet treats her Savory Spice Shop employees to a great meal starting with Mile High Smokey Mac n’ Cheese with sweet paprika, hickory smoked salt, and marjoram. Then, she prepares a sweet Maple Garam Masala Glazed Ham with an orange juice-based glaze. Her Sweet Potato Bisque with a kick of cayenne and allspice served with Sage & Savory Croutons proves to be a crowd favorite. For dessert, Janet creates homemade Chocolate Mulled Wine Sauce to serve over indulgent Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
At the end of a long day, cooking can seem like just another exhausting chore. So Nigella shares those simple foods you can face cooking on those days when you just have to hit the kitchen running. Mozzarella en curtoza is the ultimate TV dinner. It's quick to make, and you can eat it with your hands. Nigella also shares her Chicken Chorizo and Cannelloni Beans with Kale recipe. And for dessert Nigella makes vanilla ice cream with toasted pine nuts and warm honey.