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.
Emeril and Bobby Flay in a contest to see who can make the best Pub Grub. Smoked Salmon and Watercress Salad with a Lemon Caper Vinaigrette; Smoked Salmon Hash with Dill Vinaigrette; Grilled Lamb T-Bones with a Red Wine Reduction Sauce; Country Style Potatoes; Braised Napa Cabbage with Bacon & Red Wine Vinegar & Mint; Caraway & Fennel Crusted Loin of Lamb with Mustard Sauce; Guiness Battered Onion Rings; Strawberry-Rhubarb Irish Crumble with Irish Whiskey Butter; Oat Cake with Warm Mixed Berry Compote.
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.
Roger loves a great barbecue sandwich and when the meat's cooked low and slow and kissed with just the right amount of smoke, he rolls up his sleeves and digs in. Roger heads to The Barbecue Exchange for two sinfully delicious sandwiches - one is called Heaven and the other Hell. Both are packed with pulled pork and bacon. Then it's off to Papa KayJoe's BBQ in Centerville, Tennessee where pork, pickles, slaw and hot sauce are sandwiched between crispy corn cakes.
It's "game on!" when Tiffani invites friends Ross Mathews, Jillian Barberie, and Tim Meadows over for a fun game night. Tiffani prepares an array of finger foods perfect for keeping your hands free for games but also to satisfy your appetite. Roasted Dates stuffed with Goat Cheese and Smoked Bacon, a Mushroom, Leek and Prosciutto Pizza, and Ahi Tuna Poke are on the menu, along with Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites for dessert. Plus, Meyer Lemon and Thyme Whisky Sour cocktails ensure that everyone has a great time.
With her sons on break from college, Marilu Henner's got a house full of hungry boys, so she's whipping up her crowd-pleasing Breakfast Mom Crepes with sausage, bacon and sweet and savory toppings. For lunch with her friend and radio show host Leeza Gibbons, there's delicious Spicy Salmon on a Spinach Arugula Salad, then the day wraps up with a family potluck barbecue on the deck, for which Marilu makes juicy Turkey and Portobello Burgers and shares the secrets to her Perfect Guacamole.
We all know Iron Chef Michael Symon loves his pork, and these two feuds are sure to bring home the bacon. In Philly, the cheesesteak may be the sandwich that made the city famous, but John's Roast Pork and Tony Luke's deep in South Philly have been slicing up this garlicky, Italian treat for years and it's up to Michael Symon to crown a champion. Next, In St. Louis, barbecue is big business and pork ribs frame a feud between Pappy's and 17th St. Bar and Grill.