In a Hollywood Hills, CA, Tyler shows a couple how to do their holiday bird--deep-fry-style! Tyler then transports a couple from Munson, ME, to Sonoma County, CA, for wines that go best with a Thanksgiving meal.
Christine Okshteyn of Long Island City, NY has a big fat turkey problem and she's enlisted Tyler to help make her first Thanksgiving dinner for a dozen of her friends. With goods tips and planning Tyler helps make Christine's thanksgiving a memorable one.
Tyler helps two roommates by cooking up a healthy Moroccan Stew that's high in protein, along with a delicious side dish of quinoa. Tyler then takes us into fondueland and shows a hip young couple how to make it the right way.
Leesa and Garry want a romantic dinner, alone. Tyler creates the main dish they had on their first date, Veal Oscar. And to ensure they have a romantic dinner for two, Tyler takes the boys and their grandmother out for a night of bowling.
Tyler helps Mike and PJ, two young bachelors and novice cooks, to throw the ultimate Fajita Party. Their buffet party comes complete with salsa, guacamole, home made sangria and a live Mariachi band!
Poor Diane Epp wants to unleash her inner chef, so Tyler gives her a crash course in Kitchen Basics 101. At the same time, she'll make a Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry and learn how to cook in a wok.
Elise needs Tyler's help to make a special pie crust for her Dad on his 76th birthday. Tyler adapts her family recipe so Elise gets a smooth ultra moist pie crust that her Dad absolutely loves.
Susan's fridge, freezer and pantry are always full yet there always seems to be nothing to eat. Tyler shows Susan how to efficiently shop for her family with a rotating meal plan. Tyler shows a mom a Yankee Pot Roast that she can sit and eat with her family.
Earlene and Bob are getting sick of meat and potatoes. Tyler shows Earlene how to make hot bubbling crocks of French Onion Soup. Then Tyler shows Earlene how to turn her her frozen veggies into a Corn Chowder.
Tyler teaches Lisa about placement, efficiency and design in her new kitchen in Wilder,KY; Next Tyler teaches Diane of Mentor,OH to stop using jar sauce and start using interesting toppings like oil, herbs, yellow tomatoes, smoked salmon and shrimp.
Rosey the paramedic with the LA County Fire Dept learns how to feed six hungry firefighters with Tyler- enhanced enchiladas. Next, Stephanie from Minnesota needs Tyler to help torch her Creme Brulee.
Stephanie from Minnesota loves having friends over but hates to cook. Tyler helps her create an elegant pasta dish, a savory salad and a creative bread alternative. Together they race against the clock to prepare them in under ten minutes.
Barbara from Orlando, FL, feels she's tried everything until Tyler takes her step-by-step to create the perfect lasagna.
Steven from Minnesota desperately wants to treat his wife to a sumptuous breakfast. Tyler helps Steven prepare Belgian Waffles, juice, ham and a potato fritatta which is then served to his wife Renee in bed.
Steven from Minnesota desperately wants to treat his wife to a sumptous breakfast. Tyler helps Steven prepare Belgian Waffles, juice, ham and Potato Fritatta, which is then served to his wife, Renee, in bed.
Michele's sister Genea is getting married, and it's Michele's responsibility to prepare hors d'oeuvres for the bridal shower. Michele is extremely busy working two jobs, and needs Tyler's help to make three different easy-to-prepare hors d'oeuvres.
Connie dreamed of making coq au vin, which calls for flambeing brandy. "How hard could it be?" she thought. Needless to say, her kitchen "blazed merrily" with flames that reached 4 feet high! Tyler shows Connie how to safely make and flambe coq au vin.
Gregg's two favorite hobbies are sailing and cooking. Tyler helps Gregg perfect mouth-watering biscuits that are above "ammunition grade." Tyler also meets two retirees living off a golf course and helps their marmalade to set.
One of Anne's favorite recipes to make is her Sweet Potato Praline Souffle. Anne has the pie part down but the meringue topping has always been a failure. Tyler solves Anne's meringue "malady" by giving her a lesson on how to make flawless meringue.
Dave cannot grill to save his life! It is so bad you might say he is BBQ "phobic." Tyler shows him how to BBQ chicken, steaks, and grilled vegetables and how to prepare amazing marinades. He also talks about grill cleaning and safety.
A married couple loves to make homemade pasta with the help of a hand-cranked pasta machine but they have always had problems with ravioli. Tyler steps in to show an alternative approach to using a pasta machine--making ravioli by hand.
Jenny loves rice but whenever she makes it the rice comes out in one big sticky glob. Tyler gives Jenny a lesson on how to make perfectly fluffy white and brown rice, plus Rice Pudding and Mushroom Risotto.
One of Eila's favorite dishes is Osso Bucco but she doesn't know how to properly select, store or cook veal. Tyler gives Eila the basics of working with and preparing delicate veal.
Lyn can't cook or bake! But it's Andy's birthday and she wants to bake him a cake from scratch. Step-by-step, Tyler guides Lyn through the perfect homemade cake recipe. He also give pointers on how to avoid the pitfalls of baking and decorate like a pastry chef.
When it comes to making pork chops, Renee's always turn out like leather. Tyler gives Renee the low-down on pork. With some great cooking tips and a tasty recipe, Renee learns the art of cooking tender chops.
Tyler teaches a couple in Baton Rouge, LA, the secrets to the perfect lobster dinner with side dishes, corn on the cob and new potatoes. In Winter Park, FL, Tyler shares some insider restaurant trade tricks to turn food into culinary works of art.