Tonight Emeril's son EJ joins him in the kitchen to share some of their family favorites. Recipes include: EJ'S Simple Oven BBQ Ribs, EJ'S Favorite Fish Pouches, Meril's Kicked Up Mac and Cheese, Jillie's Pesto and Cheese Dip, and Jessie's Black and White Brownies.
Daphne Brogdon is throwing a girls' night in party for her daughter and her niece. Daphne's got a special menu, perfect in between painting nails and a dance party, with snackable Sausage Rolls, Crispy Garbanzo Beans, Vivien's Favorite Shrimp, and fudgy and cakey Chocolate Dream Brownies with Marshmallow Creme.
When her good friend asks for help catering a party at her clothing store, Giada jumps at the chance to mix her two favorite things - food and fashion! She prepares a glamorous spread of bite-size beauties that are all super simple to make. Elegant crab salad in endives, colorful mini Italian clubs, bold espresso brownies, and more.
Donna and the students are off to a pot luck dinner at "Uncle Charlie’s". These travel-ready dishes are sure to be a hit at any gathering, from Pork Loin with Crackling, Hassel Back Potatoes and Apple Chutney, to French Onion Bread Pudding and Best Ever Brownies. Whiskey Sours are Gordon’s portable drinks of choice.
Tiffani Thiessen invites friends Dan Bucatinsky, George Newbern and Ashley Williams over for a potluck party extravaganza. Tiffani will be whipping up the perfect Roasted Vegetable and Sausage Lasagna, smoky and tangy Orange Chipotle Shrimp and deliciously gooey Salted Caramel Brownies. Ashley's bringing the salad, Dan's bringing the ice cream and George has the wine -- all you need to bring is yourself!
For a comfy night in with her husband and friends, Janet whips up some scrumptious food with the help of her favorite spices. For an appetizer, she cooks crunchy Tri-Chips with Creamy Parmesan Mustard Dip with beets, sweet potatoes and yucca root. Her Chicken Fajita Pizza made with sauce featuring paprika and chili powder sings with flavor. Janet’s Paris Cheese Popcorn offers a unique take on a classic, and she completes the meal with out-of-this-world Mexican Brownies.
Living a low-carb lifestyle doesn’t mean forgoing dessert. Really! Chef George Stella and his wife, Rachel, whip up a variety of tasty treats: NY ricotta cheesecake, double chocolate walnut brownies, and praline pumpkin pie with fresh whipped cream. Eating low carb has never been tastier.
Top 5 Tips
1. Sour cream is a great low carb choice for all of your cooking and baking needs.
2. When a recipe calls for you to "butter and flour" the pan, use non-stick cooking spray and a mix of wheat bran and soy flour instead.
3. Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty oils, the same oils found in salmon which, when consumed in moderation, actually help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
4. You can create your own, carb-curbed desserts. Try substituting soy flour for white flour and sugar substitute for the real thing. Eggs and cream are low carb and help your baked goods rise, so don't eliminate them.
5. Reinvent the piecrust with a simple mixture of melted butter (approx. two tablespoons for one crust), some ground spices, and diced pecans.