Ulrika Bengtsson will show you how to impress your guests with these simple yet stylish sandwiches. Meatballs w/Red Beet Relish; Pickled Arctic Char w/Horseradish Cream and Lemon-Marinated Cucumber.
Gameplan
2 Days Ahead:
Marinate the cukes
Prepare the beet relish
Shape the meatballs
1 Day Ahead:
Ready the remoulade
Whip up the horseradish cream
On the Day:
Pickle the char
Fry the meatballs and onion
Sear and slice the venison
Its Sandwich Time!
Throw a huge party and be stress-free with these easy recipes. Baker's Sign Pretzels; Chile-Rubbed Sirloin and Green Chile Nachos; Ranch Dip w/Vegetables.
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Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Make the sirloin rub
2 Days Ahead:
Prepare the Crema
Prep the cheese and nacho veg.
Whisk together the ranch
1 Day Ahead:
Make and bake the pretzels
Cut the veg for the dip
On the Day:
Grill and slice the sirloin
Bake the Nachos
Warm the pretzels
Snack Attack!
Get a peek at what Chef Jimmy Bradley cooks at home.You'll be suprised! Roasted Leg of Lamb w/Red Onions and Sour Cherries; Tarragon-Scented Chanterelles and Shallots; Spaghetti Squash w/Capers and Lemon Butter.
Gameplan
2 Days Ahead:
Clean and tear the mushrooms
1 Day Ahead:
Cut-up the squash and mushroom veg
Roast the squash
On the Day:
Roast the lamb and onions
Reheat and scoop out the squash
Saute the mushrooms
Make the sauce
Finish the squash
Honor Mom with these fancy yet easy to make dishes. Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese Roulade; Cheese Sandwich Souffle; Southwestern Egg Bake.
Sally James shows you how eat well, yet be satisfied with these tasty, good-for-you dishes. Mustard Pepper Salmon w//Red Wine Sauce; Warm Roasted Mushroom and Feta Salad; Rum and Ricotta Tiramisu.
It doesn't take twenty ingredients to create a meal, five will do just fine - try it and see! Chilled Mango and Cucumber Soup; Grilled Pork Tenderloin w/Mojo Sauce; Mashed Yucca with Garlic; Banana Coconut Pudding.
Rick Tramonto will help wow your guests with this spectacular menu - it's easy as one, two, three! Blue Cheese Foam w/Port Wine Reduction; Red, Gold, White, and Candy-Striped Beets w/Beet Juice Reduction; Watermelon Cube.
Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Reduce the port
Juice the beets
2 Days Ahead:
Roast and cut the beets
Reduce the beet juice
1 Day Ahead:
Chill the blue cheese cream
Cube the watermelon
On the Day:
Assemble the amuse bouche
Attend Cookie Class 101 without leaving your house. Basic Butter Cookies; Brownie Squares; Caramel Pecan Cookies; Petite Lemon Curd Cookies.
Prepare a delicious bistro meal at home, with tips from one of America's best chefs, Gordon Hammersley. Avocado and Orange Salad w/Honey and Ginger Dressing; Gratin of Artichoke and Swiss Chard; Sear-Roasted Rib Steak w/Garlic Butter.
Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Make the garlic butter
2 Days Ahead:
Cook the artichokes and chard
Segment the oranges
1 Day Ahead:
Assemble the gratin
Make honey-ginger dressing
Make the vinaigrette
On the Day:
Sear and baste the steaks
Bake the gratin
Finish the salad
Turn things around for supper, have a healthy and tasty salad! Warm Salad of Grilled Trout; Thai- Stlyle Tomato and Shrimp Salad; Chopped Salad with Feta, Chickpeas and Pita Croutons.
Take your picnic food to another level with these quick yet more upscale recipes. Polenta Stars; Pan Bagnat; Crispy Buffalo Chicken and Slaw.
Forget what you thought you knew about pancakes - you won't find these on any diner menu! Uttapam; Apfelfannkuchen; Bok Bang.
Anya von Bremzen takes Easter beyond colored eggs and chocolate bunnies with classic Russian dishes. Eggs Stuffed w/Caviar, Borsch w/Beef and Pork; Baked Fresh Ham w/Honey-Marinated Pears.
Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Simmer the stock
2 Days Ahead:
Make the borshch
1 Day Ahead:
Hard cook the eggs
Make the egg filling
On the Day:
Bake the ham
Reheat & finish the borshch
Finish the eggs
Shorten your dinner prep with the help of a rotisserie chicken and recipes from Carla Fitzgetald. Greek Chicken Stew; Creamy Corn and Spinach Enchiladas; Butter Chicken.
Surprise your bridal party and guests with an elegant yet simple menu. Cheddar Chutney Tea Sandwiches; Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Squares; Shrimp Spring Rolls w/Peanut Dipping Sauce; Champagne Punch.
Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Bake the squares
2 Days Ahead:
Make the dipping sauce
1 Day Ahead:
Prepare the sandwich filling
Roll the spring rolls
Start the punch
2 Hours Before:
Make the sandwiches
Cut the squares
Bring the rolls to room temp.
Right Before:
Fizz up the punch
Get some great tips and recipes from well known butcher Theo Weening. Kofta Kebabs w/Tzatziki; Korean Beef; Pork Loin Roulade.
Add a new dimension to your recipe box with the addition of some new spices. Jerk Chicken; Harissa; Puebla Chicken and Potato Stew.
Sara takes a walk down Arthur Avenue with Ann Volkwein and learns about some of the finest ingredients, and how to cook with them. Capellini w/Clams; Manicotti w/Marinara Sauce; Stuffed Pork Chops; Bocconcini Salad.
Coffee's not just for drinking - add it as a main ingredient to your dish for that extra bite. Filet of Beef Roasted w/Coffee Beans in Pasilla Chile Broth; Double Chocolate Mocha Brownies; Spicy Red Pork and Bean Chili.
Keep cool with some deliciously simple frozen treats. Strawberry Daiquiri w/ Honeydew Melon; Frozen Mocha Rum Parfaits; Pista Kulfi.
Get a bird's eye view of what cab drivers feast on, and cook it at home. Tagine (Fish Baked w/ Olives, Parsley and Garlic),Fried Rice w/Egg; Sausage and Apples - Normandy Style.
Create two dishes from one, using recipes submitted by viewers. Cook dinner tonight and lunch for tomorrow. Rose's Reuben Loaf; Cold Thai Beef Salad; Chicken Broccoli Quiche.
Sauteeing is an easy-to-master technique and perfect for quick, weeknight meals. Hungarian Pork Cutlets; Sauteed Chicken Breasts Stuffed w/ Cheese and Ham; Lamb Chops w/ White Bean Puree and Red Wine Sauce
Grace Young shows you how useful the centuries-old wok can be in your kitchen. Walter Kei's Shanghai-Style Pork and Bean Sprouts; Uncle Lang's Three Teacup Chicken; Danny Chan's Steamed Salmon w/ Lemon; Hung Chong Chinese Chive and Oil Stir-Fry
Ingredients don't have to be expensive to taste like a million bucks. Top Blade Steaks w/ Mushrooms; Deviled Drumsticks; Spaghetti w/ Spicy Tomato Olive Sauce
Why do the dishes when these meals only need one pot? Morrocan-Style Roast Cornish Hens w/ Vegetables; Spinach and Cheese Cannelloni
Dishes you just can't go wrong with. Lasagne al Forno; Coq au Vin
These tasty finger-foods are perfect for any occasion. Tomato-Stuffed Eggs; Grilled Chicken Kebabs; Sopes
Great menus don't have to mean dozens of ingredients - simplify! Roasted Chicken w/ Garlic Confit; Parmesan and Black Pepper Polenta; Sauteed Broccoli Rabe; Chocolate Souffle
Brother Rick Curry shows you how to make warm, comforting soups. Sherried Black Bean Soup; Mussel Soup Billy-Bi; Zuppa Maritata
Cooking with your kids is a great teaching tool. Sara and 3 special guests make some tasty treats. Waffled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches; Cheddar-Stuffed Turkey Burgers; Plum Tart
Learn some southern tricks from Myron Mixon for your next barbecue. Jack's Peach BBQ Beans; Jack's Old South Competition Vinegar Sauce; Jack's Chicken; Jack's Old South BBQ Rub
A chef's night off doesn't mean take-out. Chef Tom Berry demos some of his favorites. 5-Spice Pork Ribs w/ Smothered Onions and Spicy Craisin BBQ Sauce; Double Swiss Roll
Michel Nishan gives you some great tips and ideas for tasty, healthy dishes. Asian Pear Salad w/ Tamari Pecans and Maytag Blue Cheese; Marinated Venison Loin Steaks w/ Onions and Sweet Peppers; Garlic Mashed Potatoes
There's nothing better than a night on the couch with a good movie and an even better meal. Pan-Seared Steak and Onions; Old West Baked Beans; Texas Yellow "Cold Slaw"
Linda Gassenheimer demos some tasty meals are low in carbs, but off the charts with flavor. Microwave Eggs Parmesan; Southwestern Turkey Salsa Roll; Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad; Tuscan Chicken with Tomato-Basil Relish and Toasted Almond Broccoli
Jordy Rosenhek shows you how fresh fish fits in perfectly on the dinner table. Arctic Char with Roasted Garlic and Fresh Rosemary; Warm Scallop BLT Salad; Whole Grilled Red Snapper with Jicama Slaw
Ted Allen from "Queer Eye For the Straight Guy" shows you an impressive yet simple dinner for two. Stuffed Rack of Lamb; Potato Gratin; Chocolate Fondue
Gameplan
2 Days Ahead:
Marinate the Lamb
1 Day Ahead:
Stuff the Lamb
Bake the Gratin
On the Day:
Cut up the Fondue Dippers
Roast the Lamb
Reheat the Gratin
Slowly Simmer the Fondue
Eat by Candlelight
Entertaining can be a breeze with this easy, tasy menu. Roasted Feta with Olives and Red Peppers; Mortadella-Stuffed Pork Loin; Frozen Chocolate Caramel Parfaits w/ Hot Fudge Sauce
Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Freeze the Parfaits
2 Days Ahead:
Bone, Roll, & Tie the Loin
1 Day Ahead:
Assemble the Saganaki
On the Day:
Roast the Pork
Make the Sauce
Broil the Saganaki
Invert the Parfaits
PB&J is out. Creative, delicious lunches are in. Add these to your brown bag roster. Roast Beef and Couscous Rolls; Moroccan Carrot and Goat Cheese Sandwiches w/ Green Olive Tapenade; Gingered Vegetable "Stir-Fry"
Southern soul food is good anytime, but Norma Jean Darden shows you it's even better for breakfast. Baked Grits; Fried Apples; Sweet Milk Griddle Cakes; Homemade Sausage
Spa chef Michael Pataran cooks light, delicious food with exotic flavors and seasonings. Littleneck Clams w/ Tamarind-Tomato Broth, Scallion, Ginger and Cellophane Noodles; Chicken Supremes in Parchment w/ Roasted Squash Sauce and Baby Bok Choy.
Exotic, everyday meal. Camaroes Piri-Piri (Shrimp w/ Hot Peppers); Feijao Verde com Coentro e Alho (Green Beans w/ Coriander and Garlic); Bolo de Gengibre (Ginger Cake); Ananas em Porto com Hortela Picada (Pineapple in Port w/ Fresh Chopped Mint)
No matter what part of the country you're in, there's a sandwich for you. Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich with Tomato Jam and Country Ham; Oyster Po' Boys; Tarragon-Caper Egg Salad Sandwiches with Smoked Salmon
This health-conscious menu is sure to please anyone. Chopped Red Onion, Horseradish, and Watercress Salad; Lemon-Oregano Chicken w/ Vegetable Stacks; Apple Strudel w/ Fresh Berry Sauce.
Smoked food is good anytime. Chris Styler shows you how to make the most of your smoke. Rigatoni w/ Smoked Turkey and Hot Cherry Peppers; My Favorite Fajitas; Corn, Cheddar and Red Onion Tortilla
Learn from top chef Jose Andres how to add flair and surprise to your next meal. Cotton Candy Avocado; Gazpacho con Bogavante (Gazpacho w/ Maine Lobster); Salt-Crusted Red Snapper w/ Lemon Sauce and Arugula.
Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Make the Vanilla Sugar
Puree the Gazpacho
2 Days Ahead:
Prep the Gazpacho Garnish
1 Day Ahead:
Boil the Lobsters
Make the Dressing
On the Day:
Cube & Skewer the Avocado
Make the Cotton Candy
Bake the Rockfish
Assemble the Gazpacho
Tea isn't just for after dinner. Learn how to incorporate it into delicious dishes. Tea-Marbled Eggs w/ Soy Balsamic Mayonnaise; Chocolate Earl Grey Truffles; Cha Yen (Thai Iced Tea); Tea-Smoked Pork and Tender Cabbage Stir-Fry
Chicken wings are always a hit. Here's how to make a good thing even better. Buffalo Wings; Grilled Coconut Wings w/ Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce; Mexican-Style Tortilla Wings.
Top chef Bob Kinkead demos how to make the most of all this area has to offer. Chesapeake Chowder, Duet of Chesapeake Crab
Classic French chef Daniel Boulud turns ordinary ingredients into a masterpiece. Melon Salad; Artichoke and Radicchio Clafoutis; Cod Lyonnaise
Sharpen your knife skills with this menu, perfect for entertaining or a weeknight meal. Baked Flounder Fillets w/ Lemon-Pepper Vegetables; Bruschetta w/ Caponata; Grapefruit Sabayon Gratin
Follow Sara to Gourmet Magazine, where she'll show you some tasty dishes that are as impressive as they are easy. Pork Scalloppine w/ Mushrooms; Veal Tarragon; Chicken Piccata
Get to know Sara's production staff and some of their favorite dishes. Debra Grossman's Portabello Mushrooms and Roasted Red Peppers; Linda Coleman's Chicken Caliente; Elizabeth Beckles' Fried Bake; Belma Holbreich's Chocolate Roll.