Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen 2
2011-11-02 | | 17 episodes4 Seasons
Episode
(Dysfunctional) Family Pizza Night (2011)
Instead of ordering a pie for family night, why not throw a make-your-own-pizza party?! Nadia G reveals her family's recipe for Rustic Pan Pizza -- dough and all. We kick it off with G's childhood favorite: Potato Pizza with onions and herbs. She then cooks an all-dressed beauty loaded with salami di Genoa, kalamata olives, pecorino and fresh spinach. Letting nothing go to waste, the leftover dough is fried into "fritelle" -- Italian donuts -- served with kid-friendly chocolate-nougat fondue! G riffs on family dynamics and embodies the rock-star fantasy most parents had to abandon along the way, in the world premiere of her "Flavor of the Week" music video. The Spice Agent talks yeast. Panos informs us about the health benefits of leaf lard.
A Proposal for a Proposal (2011)
It's time to pop the question, and nothing says "Marry Me" like a home-cooked meal (well that, and saying "Marry Me"). On to the menu! For our appetizer: Creamy Lobster Bisque with saffron and chives. Next up: oven-roasted baby back ribs with a Bitchin' Balsamic BBQ sauce so good you can cheap out on the ring, served with truffled twice-baked potatoes. For dessert: Dark chocolate souffl? with smoked salt, served with a mint and toasted almond "pesto." G riffs on marriage and commitment. Panos gives us the goods on lobster. The Spice Agent talks mint, and warns us about the dangers of getting married (for a Visa.
Back-of-the-Fridge Bachelor Fest (2011)
Let's face it, sometimes what lurks in the back of our fridge ain't all that inspiring (unless its been there long enough to talk politics.) But with a few herbs and some old-school know-how, Nadia G conquers the challenge of the bachelor fridge. Nothing but some eggs, cheese and a coupla potatoes? G shows us how to make her aunt's scrumptious 'Sartu di Patate' potato cake. Watch as she turns a measly can of beans, macaroni, and some stock into a Paste' Fazul that'll have you singing "That's Amore!" For dessert: Sweet Arancini inspired by rice pudding, and leftover rice from last night's takeout). G shares Nadvice and fun anecdotes about living the bachelor/ette lifestyle. Panos informs us about real Italian sausages. The Spice Agent yaps about Rosemary -- not the two-timing tramp he met in Ibiza, the spice.
Bitchin' Bootycamp EXTREEEME! (2011)
It's time you pummel your muffin tops, America! In this episode Nadia G shares her secrets to staying in Bitchin' shape. She talks about health, debunks diet myths, and cooks up three of her favorite tried and true low-fat recipes. Brunch: Egg white, caramelized onion & homemade fig jam sandwiches. Dinner is served with Turkey Cassoulet: juicy turkey legs slow-roasted with creamy butter beans in a light fragrant sauce. Low-fat desserts never tasted so good with G's Carrot Cupcakes topped with diet-friendly cream cheese frosting. The Spice Agent informs us about pectin powder, (and the importance of being able to pronounce your ingredients). Panos gives us the goods on turkey legs. Hans informs us that not all fats are created equal.
Student Shkoff-fest (2011)
Being a student ain't easy -- from budgets as small as your dorm room, to "finding yourself" (...passed out with a beer hat and one sock), Nadia G feels your pain. In this episode she serves up a Bitchin' college survival guide complete with three simple-yet-succulent one-pot meals. First up: a red-hot Vegetarian Chilli loaded with meaty beans, chipotle & ancho peppers. Next on the menu: Tender Udon smothered in a Thai Green Curry with Eggplant. Desserts can be a challenge when all you've got is your roommate's beer fridge, that why G whips up a no-bake peanut butter cream cheese pie topped with chocolate whipped cream. The Spice Agent gives us the goods on cilantro. Panos yaps about fish sauce.
