The Food Network

Posted By: Sing A Little

The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:15 PM

My husband and I have become addicted to the Food Network over the last several months. We're cooking a lot more often because of it, and it's great. We love Good Eats, Everyday Italian, 30 minute Meals, & Iron Chef. Anyone else out there enjoy the Food Network?
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:21 PM

I love the Food Network, and I also believe that Bengals Fan is in love with Rachael Ray..

We watch the Alton Brown shows, Iron Chef and the cookoffs.
Posted By: Skittles

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:21 PM

I don't watch it too often, but I do like 30 Minute Meals (don't know how she does it) and the Iron Chef. My son and I used to watch the old Iron Chef together a few years ago. Great shows and Alton Brown is wonderful (Good Eats).
Posted By: ~MunQue~

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:18 PM

I used to watch Rachel Ray, Iron Chef America and Barefoot Contessa, but my old man can't stand it (makes him hungry) so I don't watch them that often anymore.
Posted By: Queen Mum

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:19 PM

Unwrapped is a very interesting show. And who could not like watching Emeril! Paula Deen is another great one and her sons now have a show on where they travel and try different things. It's really a good show. They have personality just like their mom!
Posted By: RR Becca

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:20 PM

Hopeless addict here. 30 Minute Meals, Paula Deen, Iron Chef, and Good Eats are my favorites...but I'll typically watch almost anything on there. The exceptions are Barefoot Contessa and Everyday Italian - those women are smug enough to rank right up there with Martha Stewart. Blech!!
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:28 PM

Ooooh, I like unwrapped.

The Barefoot Contessa is just annoying, and the Everyday Italian babe is like a big head on a stick. I do think Rachael Ray is a real cutie! She'd probably be fun to hang out with.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:24 PM

I forgot about Unwrapped, we like that one too. My husband thinks that Alton Brown is great, so we watch everything that he does. I don't really care for Barefoot Contessa, but we do enjoy Everyday Italian. We have just started watching Emeril, so far we've enjoyed it. I love watching the competitions, the sugar sculpture and the birthday cake suprise competitions were great!
Posted By: slubgob

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:27 PM

I am a big fan too, Good Eats is my favorite it reminds me of Mr. Wizard.
Posted By: Bengals Fan

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:38 PM

Best channel on TV!

I LOVE Rachel Ray's 30 Minute Meals! SOOOOO yummy, sooooo easy!
Posted By: Sound Tactic

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:44 PM

I am sorry, but I cannot stand Rachel Ray. She needs to calm down and needs to give an honest opinion on the food she eats. According to her there is no such thing as bad food, and you can tell by her thighs.
Posted By: Snowqueen

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:48 PM

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I am sorry, but I cannot stand Rachel Ray. She needs to calm down and needs to give an honest opinion on the food she eats. According to her there is no such thing as bad food, and you can tell by her thighs.



That is too funny!!! I got home last night and my daughter had on Rachel Ray. I had never watched the show. The recipe was interesting and I have been thinking of trying it. But I thought her thighs looked quite thick!!! I was thinking it was her pants but maybe not!!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:54 PM

Wow, you're a tough crowd. I think that Rachel Ray looks pretty good for someone who cooks and eats all day. Look at Emeril and his pot belly, I don't see people giving him slack.
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:54 PM

Both of my brothers LOVE perky little Rachel. LOL!

Funny thing is...I hate to cook...but I LOVE watching the Food Network and I'm addicted to it. I'm fascinated by each individual chef and the way they prepare things.
Posted By: Beagles22

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 05:56 PM

My 5 year old won't watch TV for anything. Even cartoons that he likes, keeps his interest for about...5 minutes. However in the last 6 months he started watching the Food Network when I was watching something and is now ADDICTED!! Every night he wants to see if there are cooking shows on. He just LOVES Rachel Ray, she does have some really good ideas and they are all so fast!! Emeril, the Italian cook lady, Bobby Flay...any of them. It is the only thing I have found in 5 years that will keep him sitting still in the house for over 10 minutes!
Posted By: Sound Tactic

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:04 PM

Well it was an off handed statement. I would consider her fat (in my book), but if she was not so irritating I would not even mention it. I think the last thing Rachel needs is more food.
Posted By: Bengals Fan

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:08 PM

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Well it was an off handed statement. I would consider her fat (in my book), but if she was not so irritating I would not even mention it. I think the last thing Rachel needs is more food.



You go ahead and keep your skin and bones size 0 women. I personally think she's beautiful, and far from "fat'. She's very attractive and of average size.
Posted By: XODUS

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:08 PM

I like Good Eats, the Iron Chefs, and I think it is called Throwdown (the Bobby Flay) show.
Posted By: Bengals Fan

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:09 PM

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I love the Food Network, and I also believe that Bengals Fan is in love with Rachael Ray..

We watch the Alton Brown shows, Iron Chef and the cookoffs.



It's her recipes I'm in love with!
Posted By: Sound Tactic

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:14 PM

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Well it was an off handed statement. I would consider her fat (in my book), but if she was not so irritating I would not even mention it. I think the last thing Rachel needs is more food.



You go ahead and keep your skin and bones size 0 women. I personally think she's beautiful, and far from "fat'. She's very attractive and of average size.



I will thank you. It never hurt anyone to get out and run, keep in shape, and not throw every tidbit of food into your face (not your face - its a figure of speaking).
Posted By: HootOwl5

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:12 PM

I literally watch the food network EVERYDAY! Rachel Ray is my favorite! Also, Semi-Homeade with Sandra Lee is great. I am a newlywed so i have been watching trying to learn how to cook! Its now football season and the other day Sandra Lee made Teryaki Drummettes and i cooked them for my husband during the Ole Miss football game and now He asks for them before every game and the guys just eat them up!! I love the food network!
Posted By: pjs

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:12 PM

I think Rachael is very pretty and I like her personality.
My daughter watches all those shows. She loves them. I bought her Rachael Rays' 30 min cookbook last Christmas and she has cooked some stuff out of it. I'm just a basic cook (when I want to ) and I'm glad my daughter likes to cook and try new dishes. So, those shows have been good to her and has taught her alot of things.
Posted By: Sound Tactic

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:20 PM

Rachal woould lick a frog, her eyes would get all big, a grin would form on her face. "Positively scrumtions". "Probably the best thing I have tasted in some time." Its just irritating, not everything is good.
Posted By: HootOwl5

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:19 PM

Shemp, she probably isnt going to cook something she doesnt like! She has played around with recipes to make them good..
Posted By: Sound Tactic

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:32 PM

I am referring to her show where she would eat for two days for under $40. She would be eating casino cookies and talking them up. It was irritating. She would talk up a tootsie roll.
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:29 PM

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Rachal woould lick a frog, her eyes would get all big, a grin would form on her face. "Positively scrumtions". "Probably the best thing I have tasted in some time." Its just irritating, not everything is good .



It is if ya' put hot sauce on it!! (the hotter the better)
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:41 PM

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I am referring to her show where she would eat for two days for under $40. She would be eating casino cookies and talking them up. It was irritating. She would talk up a tootsie roll.



You really think that she eats all of those BLD's? C'mon.
Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 06:53 PM

I have to somewhat agree with Shemp on Rachel Ray. Although I love her shows (30 Minute Meals and $40 a Day) she does seem to "love" everything she tries. She is very passionate about cooking though so I forgive her for that.

Paula Deen is my next favorite. I just love her and her comfort food! Her boys are cute too!

I also like the new show with Bobby Flay called Throw Down as well as the Iron Chef.

Did anyone watch the recent series with Alton Brown about foods on the road? I thought that was very interesting.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 07:24 PM

Shemp, it's actually one day for $40, and I think that she is just excited about food. She has given some pretty good tips on that show that I used on my last vacation.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 07:28 PM

We caught a few of the Feasting on Asphalt episodes with Alton Brown, they were good. We've also been watching that new show, Ace of cakes. It's amazing what they can make with some cake and rice crispies.
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 07:36 PM

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I have to somewhat agree with Shemp on Rachel Ray. Although I love her shows (30 Minute Meals and $40 a Day) she does seem to "love" everything she tries. She is very passionate about cooking though so I forgive her for that.

Paula Deen is my next favorite. I just love her and her comfort food! Her boys are cute too!

I also like the new show with Bobby Flay called Throw Down as well as the Iron Chef.

Did anyone watch the recent series with Alton Brown about foods on the road? I thought that was very interesting.



I love Paula too. She's cool...and there's nothin' "low-fat" about her cookin'! LOL!
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 07:40 PM

A month or so ago, Details magazine ran a photo quiz titled "Food Network or Spice Network?". It showed the "o" faces of folks from both networks and challenged the reader which network the photo was from.
Posted By: Queen Mum

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 07:51 PM

OOOH! I forgot about Bobby Flay! My husband can sit and watch him grill for hours!!!
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 07:51 PM

LOL @ "o" faces!

(surely it was easy to tell!?) vs
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:11 PM

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LOL @ "o" faces!

(surely it was easy to tell!?) vs



Well, I have to say that Giada DeLaurentis (known in my household as TSB), Bobby Flay and Ina Garten had such ,er, authentic-looking "o" faces that if you didn't know them, you'd have assigned them to the wrong network.
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:19 PM



TSB? (I can only imagine!)
Posted By: Skittles

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:25 PM

I also like Rachael Ray, but she says that every meal she cooks is healthy. I tend to disagree with that statement.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:27 PM

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TSB? (I can only imagine!)


TSB, as coined by my wife, means The Skinny B!tch.
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:23 PM

LMAO! I like it!
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:26 PM

LOL, AML... she still looks like a lollipop...
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:35 PM

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LOL, AML... she still looks like a lollipop...



It's just sad that she can't afford clothes that fit. Everything's too small.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:40 PM

Ok is it Giada or Rachel that looks like a lollipop? LOL
Posted By: Beagles22

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:44 PM

Wait, is Giada the Italian Lady?
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:52 PM

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Ok is it Giada or Rachel that looks like a lollipop? LOL



Giada. When DQ called her a lollipop, I burst out laughing. Thinking of lollipop made me think of another descriptive phrase, that does not bear repeating on BOL, that would also apply to Giada.

OK, you'll have to fill in the first word yourself (it starts with a "T", though), but the last 3 words are "on a stick".
Posted By: Hated By Some

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 08:53 PM

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Ok is it Giada or Rachel that looks like a lollipop? LOL



Giada. When DQ called her a lollipop, I burst out laughing. Thinking of lollipop made me think of another descriptive phrase, that does not bear repeating on BOL, that would also apply to Giada.

OK, you'll have to fill in the first word yourself (it starts with a "T", though), but the last 3 words are "on a stick".


she actually cooks on that show? hadn't noticed...
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 09:05 PM

And speaking of cooking soft-p0rn, Nigella Lawson is coming to the Food Network soon, I understand.
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 09:29 PM

Oh yeah...I watched Nigella's show. There will be a "boost" (so to speak) in the male viewers when her show is aired.
Posted By: Spenser

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 09:49 PM

I really enjoy the Food Network, too. Has anyone watched The Take Home Chef on TLC? I thought it was a goofy idea, when I first saw the promo ads. But I think it's entertaining and every once in awhile Curtis, the chef, has some good cooking tips.
Posted By: Beagles22

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 09:52 PM

I like the Take Home Chef. It is kind of cute. Not as detailed on the procedure as most of the stuff on the Food Network but he gives some good ideas. My biggest problem is the amount of TIME they invest in every day meals on some of the shows. I don't have that kind of time or energy by the time I am done with my job, my hubby and my 5 year old. I am quite creative when it comes to cooking, but time is always an issue.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/14/06 10:00 PM

I agree with you BQ, the time they put in is a bit much for everyday. My husband and I have been cooking a few days a week and then we have the leftovers the rest of the week. We save the more elaborate meals for the weekends when we have more time. We've been trying new dishes off the Food Network website.
Posted By: slubgob

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 01:36 AM

I really like Rachel Ray.... and her thighs.
Posted By: Jokerman

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 02:08 AM

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I am referring to her show where she would eat for two days for under $40. She would be eating casino cookies and talking them up. It was irritating. She would talk up a tootsie roll.



My wife and I went to some specific buffet in Vegas because of her recommendation. It was off-strip, so a bit of a pain. It was not worth the drive - very disappointing.
Posted By: stoked

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 06:34 AM

There is a whole TV channel about FOOD?! You really watch HOURS of it?
Posted By: Carly Girl

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 03:16 PM

I too love this channel. I like Iron Chef (Mario), the cake bake-offs where they decorate these elaborate cakes, love Rachel Ray's shows, Paula Deen, but Unwrapped is my all time favorite. It is so cool how they show these companies make their food, and ship it. My youngest loves this show and we will watch it together. I could watch this channel all day long. Alton Brown is quite entertaining. LOL

Taste of America is a good show to watch too, but it is on TLC. Tasty Travels is a good one too.
Posted By: Queen Mum

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 03:22 PM

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I really enjoy the Food Network, too. Has anyone watched The Take Home Chef on TLC? I thought it was a goofy idea, when I first saw the promo ads. But I think it's entertaining and every once in awhile Curtis, the chef, has some good cooking tips.



I really don't care what he cooks, he can just come cook with me any day! He's so cute!!!
Posted By: Spenser

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 03:38 PM

Believe me, his cuteness did not escape my notice! I also enjoy his accent and his sense of humor.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 03:57 PM

I personally like Bobby Flay a little more. I know that he's married, but a guy who can cook is just so attractive, and he's cute to begin with.
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 03:55 PM

Sing...I'm with ya' on that one. Bobby...yummy.
Posted By: Beagles22

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 03:55 PM

Sing, did you see the one where his wife cooked for his birthday? It broke my heart to see how beautiful she is...
Posted By: Not Ready to Run

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 04:46 PM

I watch the food network a lot. My husband doesn't watch it but he always asks me what Rachel is cooking :-). I like 30 minute meals, $40 a day, unwrapped, the secret life of, iron chef, and semi-homemade. I cannot stand the barefoot contessa. She kind of grosses me out.
Posted By: thomasj

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 05:17 PM

Love The Food Network! May sound strange coming from someone who has recently lost a lot of weight, but I love watching them cook. It may be that I don't find what they cook all that appetizing most of the time. I enjoy learning the techniques and use them in some of my healthy cooking.

Has anyone notice that Paula Dean is always licking her fingers (and spoons) when she cooks and then goes right on using them without washing?
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 05:20 PM

I didn't see Bobby's wire cook for him, but she is gorgeous. She played an attorney on Law and Order for a few years.

I keep missing the Ace of Cakes show, but I always enjoy it when I watch it.
Posted By: MB Guy

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 05:33 PM

My orthodontist looks like Giada, so needless to say, I don't mind going to her office, lolol....
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 05:40 PM

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My orthodontist looks like Giada, so needless to say, I don't mind going to her office, lolol....



How does she fit her head under the little lighty thingy so she can look in your mouth?
Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 05:40 PM

I don't have dish or cable...so I don't watch the Food Network but always check out the website. I've got some great recipes from there. My favorite would be the alfredo sauce by Emeril. YUMMY!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 05:44 PM

I'll have to check that one out JL, I love alfredo sauce. I made a spaghetti with oil and garlic recipe that we really enjoyed. My husband loves to try out new recipes from the website, he becoming quite the cook.
Posted By: MB Guy

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 06:22 PM

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My orthodontist looks like Giada, so needless to say, I don't mind going to her office, lolol....



How does she fit her head under the little lighty thingy so she can look in your mouth?



She never lifts her head up, lol.
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 06:23 PM

Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 07:12 PM

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I'll have to check that one out JL, I love Alfredo sauce. I made a spaghetti with oil and garlic recipe that we really enjoyed. My husband loves to try out new recipes from the website, he becoming quite the cook.



I sprinkle Emeril's Essence (the Cajun type mix) on chicken and cook it on my George foreman grill. Then I slice it really thin and put it on top of the Alfredo. The mix of the creamy sauce and spicy chicken is wonderful!
Posted By: ComplianceFool

Re: The Food Network - 09/15/06 07:43 PM

I love the Food Network! I watch all the shows, and have really become a much better cook since watching. I don't like Emeril though; I'm probably one of the few. And that woman on semi-homemade drives me nuts. I love Giada, and have made a lot of her recipes; they're really easy and very tasty. Rachel's recipes are OK; did you hear she's going to have her own talk show?
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/18/06 03:05 PM

I watched a whole lotta Food Network over the weekend. Did anyone catch the Cupcake competition last night? Some of those show pieces were amazing!
Posted By: Carly Girl

Re: The Food Network - 09/18/06 03:08 PM

No, I missed it watching that other stupid show, Flavor of Love. But I did sit up and watch this channel til 3:00 am Saturday morning. Rachel Ray was on back to back.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/18/06 09:51 PM

I love the competitions they have, it was sculpture, but with cupcakes, I hope you're able to catch a re-run. Iron Chef was good last night as well, Bobby Flay is great.
Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: The Food Network - 09/19/06 05:10 PM

I loved the cupcake competition!! I really liked both the floral pieces. I also watched the cake competition on dvr over the weekend and have the dvr set to tape the cereal competition on Sunday night.

I like Iron Chef America, too.
Posted By: CelticsPride

Re: The Food Network - 09/19/06 05:37 PM

For those of you who watched Alton Brown's Feasting on Asphalt, the Police Officer who escorted him around the greater L.A. area is going to have his own show. This guy knew every great food joint in the area and was fun to watch. He could be the next Food Network Star!
Posted By: Beagles22

Re: The Food Network - 09/19/06 05:46 PM

Sing, I love Iron Chef. Bobby Flay is a personal favorite!!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/19/06 05:59 PM

That cereal competition should be good, it's got the Ace of Cakes guy competing. What these people can do with food is amazing. I caught a commercial for that show with the Police Officer, it looks like it could be good. The next Throwdown should be fun, Bobby is going to be bartending and doing the "flair" (throwing bottles, etc.) against a local guy here in Vegas.
Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: The Food Network - 09/19/06 07:17 PM

I just set the dvr last night for Ace of Cakes, too.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/19/06 08:07 PM

I should record it myself, I enjoy watching the show, but I never remember it until Friday. They all look like they are having a great time making these cakes, I think it would be heartbreaking to watch someone tear into your creation.
Posted By: Carly Girl

Re: The Food Network - 09/20/06 02:30 PM

Even though the cakes must be totally edible, I have heard that you dont really want to eat the fondant stuff they use b/c it tastes terrible. But I wouldnt mind someone eating it if I won $50,000 for it.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 09/20/06 03:25 PM

I heard that about fondant too, strange how so many bakers use something that doesn't take good. I caught a re-run of an Ace of Cakes episode the other day, they made 2 pink flamingos for a zoo event. Flamingos cakes! They looked amazing. The only hitch was they didn't measure how tall the flamingos were, so they had to sit down and hold them in the van at an angle in order to deliver them.
Posted By: Queen Mum

Re: The Food Network - 09/20/06 03:49 PM

I have made fondant before and it's just kinds bland.
Posted By: MB Guy

Re: The Food Network - 09/20/06 04:06 PM

Yes, fondant is really just a filler that helps give support to whatever food you're making, doesn't really taste like much other than what you add to it.

My dad used to make chocolate covered fondant eggs with nuts and cherries and such. I never ate them, but everyone else loved them.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 03:21 PM

Ok, did anyone catch the Ceral Challenge over the weekend? I'll never look at Rice Crispies the same way again. It was crazy, and I'm glad that the Ace of Cakes guy did so well.

I tried some fondant on my piece of cake at a wedding a few weeks ago, yuck.
Posted By: Cowboys Fan

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 03:30 PM

I saw all of it except the end Who won?
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 03:36 PM

Duff the Ace of Cakes guy won. The lady to did NY's lower East side might have been some competition, but her sugar tower melted down and didn't meet the 3 foot height requirement. I enjoy the Ace of Cakes show, and I think that overall Duff did have the best skyline.
Posted By: Cowboys Fan

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 03:46 PM

Good - I liked his and I like the way he has fun doing his job - it's refreshing.
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 04:02 PM

I saw bits of "Behind the Bash", it was pretty interesting despite the Lollipop (Giada)...
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 06:23 PM

On Ace of Cakes they look like they have fun everyday, I'm jealous!
Posted By: Carly Girl

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 06:24 PM

Did anyone see the mansion cake challenge last night? Its so amazing what they can do with cake. Bronwyn Weber of Austin Texas won 1st place. She's usually in the top three. She is so awesome!

I saw the cereal one too. Thank goodness I dont like rice krispies
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 06:46 PM

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I saw bits of "Behind the Bash", it was pretty interesting despite the Lollipop (Giada)...


We should take up a collection to get the poor girl clothes that fit....
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 07:03 PM

LOL! I didn't catch that show, but the woman is too skinny. She must workout for hours a day to eat that much pasta.
Posted By: Queen Mum

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 08:49 PM

I watched Chefography last night and it was the story of Paula Deen. Very interesting!!
Posted By: Beagles22

Re: The Food Network - 10/02/06 08:58 PM

This weekend I saw her cooking school class on TV, and then made her fried chicken. The breading was SO good!! I love watching her!!!
Posted By: BBoyd

Re: The Food Network - 10/03/06 02:03 AM

Her wedding has been on a few times in the last couple of months - it was very cool. Not so sure I like the show her boys do, but I love the Food Channel overall. Great distraction!
Posted By: MB Guy

Re: The Food Network - 10/03/06 01:04 PM

Ron Mexico, with that avatar, you have to post in this thread; it's mandatory.

My orthodontist looks just like Giada. Needless to say, it makes the pain a bit easier to bare.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 10/03/06 01:07 PM

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Ron Mexico, with that avatar, you have to post in this thread; it's mandatory.

My orthodontist looks just like Giada. Needless to say, it makes the pain a bit easier to bare.


Nice slippers, Dr. Freud!
Posted By: Hated By Some

Re: The Food Network - 10/03/06 01:24 PM

i remember you saying that before, marky.

i think it is pretty obvious aml calls her lollipop because he is trying to convince his wife-- and more importantly himself-- that she is just "ridiculous" and that her appearance is "laughable" and "takes away from" the actual cooking.

you could watch her make $!*^ burgers and you would say they were delicious as you fall victim to this culinary siren.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 10/03/06 01:30 PM

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i remember you saying that before, marky.

i think it is pretty obvious aml calls her lollipop because he is trying to convince his wife-- and more importantly himself-- that she is just "ridiculous" and that her appearance is "laughable" and "takes away from" the actual cooking.

you could watch her make $!*^ burgers and you would say they were delicious as you fall victim to this culinary siren.



Actually, it's DQ who calls her "Lollipop", I call her "TSB".
Posted By: Hated By Some

Re: The Food Network - 10/03/06 01:45 PM

i think it is pretty obvious aml calls her TSB ( ) because he is trying to convince his wife-- and more importantly himself-- that she is just "ridiculous" and that her appearance is "laughable" and "takes away from" the actual cooking.

you could watch her make $!*^ burgers and you would say they were delicious as you fall victim to this culinary siren.
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 10/03/06 02:09 PM

Ron, we need a really good "big head" shot...
Posted By: Hated By Some

Re: The Food Network - 10/03/06 02:14 PM

she has a head?

Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 10/05/06 05:00 PM

Did anyone catch the Gingerbread Mansion competition last night? Some of those mansions were crazy! The detail was amazing, and they did it all in 8 hours.
Posted By: KLouise

Re: The Food Network - 10/05/06 06:24 PM

My daughter loves Paula Deen. For her high school graduation this summer I took her to Savannah. We ate at both of Paula's restaurants (YUMMY!) and took a Paula Deen tour where they drive you around and show you places she's visited on the show (cookie factory, produce market) and places she has lived. It was a really fun trip, but we were about "Paula'd" out by the time we got home!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 10/05/06 07:54 PM

For some reason I don't really care for Paula Dean. I do enjoy the show that her sons do though, it's called Road Tasted.
Posted By: CAWorkingGirl

Re: The Food Network - 10/06/06 09:26 PM

Whats the saying...never trust a skinny cook?
That would throw out lollypop head, and make Rachel Ray and The Barefoot Contesta Queen Bees!! (Hey some guys can handle a little junk in the trunk)

The Barefoot Contessa is the real thing, she just does not have that "TV" personality...her cookbooks are fabulous I refer to them often.

Rachel Ray is allright, her cook books are kinda dumb. She will have three recipes exactly the same but one has BBQ sauce on it, The next Teriaki, and the next cheese...but its the same basic recipe!! I can do that one on my own!

I love food, I love to cook so the food channel is fun for me to watch and get tips. I cook for my family every stinkin week night, so I need a good supply of recipes.Sometimes I even make dessert, even if its just Brownies, with a scoop of ice cream and a dollop of whip cream...

Lets just say you can trust me!! (Back that thing up...oh yeaaa).
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 10/06/06 10:13 PM

I love the Food Network, my husband and I become more addicted to it everyday. It's the one channel that we agree on, and we've been cooking some of the recipes off the website. I also love the crazy competitions and what these chefs can do with food.
Posted By: Carly Girl

Re: The Food Network - 10/11/06 08:41 PM

Okay, who watched the Sugar Skyscraper show for the Guiness World Record? The Empire State Building was really cool and the best one. Im glad that it won. It was 16 1/2 feet tall I think.
Posted By: Queen Mum

Re: The Food Network - 10/12/06 02:45 PM

Didn't see the show, but saw it on the news.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 10/16/06 04:33 PM

Last night I caught another competition...Cartoon Cakes. The cakes were all good, but the Scooby Doo cake definatly deserved to win like it did, it was amazing!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/01/06 07:54 PM

I've missed watching The Food Network over the past week or so, did I miss anything exciting?
Posted By: Master_shakE

Re: The Food Network - 11/01/06 07:56 PM

Just a pumpkin chai cheesecake. I attempted to make it because those are my two favorite flavors - it turned out EXCELLENT!! That channel has such great ideas
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/01/06 08:00 PM

Wow, that sounds good. Maybe I'll try something like that for Thanksgiving.
Posted By: Master_shakE

Re: The Food Network - 11/01/06 08:02 PM

it was really good and perfect for the holidays. I think i would prefer a pumpkin chai pie (just because i prefer pie over cheesecake) but needless to say it turned out very nice.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/02/06 07:20 PM

Did anyone catch Rachel Ray last night? She made a ravioli lasanga and I was wondering if anyone tried it. I'm thinking about getting the set of knives that she has on sale, has anyone tried those yet? They are around $100 for a set of three.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/03/06 04:48 PM

I watched a rerun of the Iron Chef competition last night (missed it the first time) of Iron Chef Cat Cora vs. her former assistant Faulkner...it was good! Honey was the secret ingredient and it was crazy what they did with it. I would have tried several of those dishes. The honey rose foam looked very interesting.
Posted By: Master_shakE

Re: The Food Network - 11/03/06 07:47 PM

Quote:

Did anyone catch Rachel Ray last night? She made a ravioli lasanga and I was wondering if anyone tried it. I'm thinking about getting the set of knives that she has on sale, has anyone tried those yet? They are around $100 for a set of three.



Funny you mentioned this. I just tried to make this and it turned out really nice. It was really easy (since you use raviolis) and my boyfriend wants me to make it again. I guess he really liked it
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/03/06 10:01 PM

My husband doesn't like tomato sauce, so he really want to try it.
Posted By: Lip Gloss

Re: The Food Network - 11/03/06 10:05 PM

Any one remember the recipe off the top of their head??
Posted By: Cowboys Fan

Re: The Food Network - 11/03/06 10:24 PM

Off the top of my head

2 packages chopped frozen spinach, defrosted in microwave
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans quartered artichokes in water, drained well
Salt and pepper
White Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1/2 cup cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
Salt and black pepper
1 sack, 2 cups grated provolone or Italian 4 Cheese Blend, from dairy aisle, 10 ounces
1 large package (marked "Family Size") fresh ravioli, such as Contadina brand, 24 to 28 ounces, or choose your favorite filling, such as wild mushroom or 4 cheese
1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed of tough ends


Bring a pot of water to boil for ravioli.
While water comes to a boil, drain defrosted frozen chopped spinach by wringing it dry in a kitchen towel, working over a garbage bowl or your sink. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons or 2 turns of the pan, and the garlic. Saute garlic in oil 1 minute, then sprinkle spinach into the garlic oil. Add artichoke heart pieces to the pan and turn to combine and heat through. Season vegetables with and remove from heat to a bowl. Place skillet back on the heat and melt butter. Whisk flour into butter and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk stock into flour and butter and let it bubble. Whisk in cream and Parmesan. Season sauce with nutmeg, salt and pepper and thicken 1 to 2 minutes.

Preheat broiler to high. Set rack between middle of oven groove and top rack groove, about 8 inches from heat.

When water boils, salt water, add ravioli and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Ravioli should be less than al dente, still a bit chewy -- it will continue cooking when combined with sauce and vegetables. Place a colander over ravioli as it cooks and add asparagus to it. Cut thin, trimmed asparagus into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Steam the chopped asparagus while pasta cooks, 2 to 3 minutes, until just fork-tender, but still green. Remove asparagus and add to bowl with spinach and artichokes. Place colander in your sink and drain ravioli.

Drizzle a touch of extra virgin olive oil onto the bottom of a medium oval casserole or a rectangular baking dish and brush pan to coat evenly. Arrange a layer using 1/2 of cooked ravioli in the dish. Layer 1/2 of the cooked vegetables over the ravioli. Next, add a few ladles of sauce, then vegetables, then top casserole with the last of the ravioli. Dot top of "lasagna" with any remaining sauce and cover liberally with grated provolone or 4 cheese blend. Brown cheese 8 inches from broiler, 5 minutes.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/06/06 07:50 PM

Thanks for the info Cowboy, I'll have to try that soon. I am going to trust the Food Network for my Thanksgiving Dinner this year, I printed out all kinds of recipes, and I hope they all work out well.
Posted By: HootOwl5

Re: The Food Network - 11/06/06 08:15 PM

I am doing that too Sing!
Posted By: ComplianceFool

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 02:22 PM

Alton Brown has an excellent brined turkey recipe. It's a little bit of work, and you have to brine it the night before, but the result is definitely worth the trouble.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 03:59 PM

I think that it the recipe that I am using for the turkey, I remember that it's an Alton Brown recipe. We're using a few of his, my husband and I both really like his Good Eats show.
Posted By: Hated By Some

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 04:32 PM

people, the easiest way to make a juicy turkey without the fuss is to use an oven bag. they are fail-proof!
Posted By: Beige

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 05:10 PM

Actually a brown paper bag works even better than an oven bag! Perfection everytime. I usually slit the skin first in several areas and put sprigs of rosemary just under it with just butter, salt pepper on the skin. Awesome - always!!!
Posted By: pjs

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 05:29 PM

Quote:

people, the easiest way to make a juicy turkey without the fuss is to use an oven bag. they are fail-proof!



Not when you fail to take the guts out of the hole!
Posted By: HootOwl5

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 05:29 PM

exactly ron mexico!!! use some onions and celery!!! makes it taste soo good!!
Posted By: HootOwl5

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 05:30 PM

I need a good dressing recipe!!! help!! and a really good dessert!
Posted By: Hated By Some

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 06:08 PM

Quote:

Quote:

people, the easiest way to make a juicy turkey without the fuss is to use an oven bag. they are fail-proof!



Not when you fail to take the guts out of the hole!


i could use your help with writing procedures. i need somebody to help me fill in the stuff i think is too obvious to actually put in the procedure. (and the sad part is that i am not trying to be condescending at all! i have learned to never take ANYTHING for granted)
Posted By: pjs

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 06:49 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

people, the easiest way to make a juicy turkey without the fuss is to use an oven bag. they are fail-proof!



Not when you fail to take the guts out of the hole!


i could use your help with writing procedures. i need somebody to help me fill in the stuff i think is too obvious to actually put in the procedure. (and the sad part is that i am not trying to be condescending at all! i have learned to never take ANYTHING for granted)



LOL!! At Christmas last year I did manage to bake my moms' green bean casserole with saran wrap on it- my bad- it was so clear I didn't notice it on the dish- when I did notice it baking with a glaze (!!) on it I quickly took it out of the oven and scooped the saran wrap off of the beans and promptly put it back in the oven - anyhow it was delicious!
Posted By: Hated By Some

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 06:52 PM

mmmmm, the ever-so-yummy benzene ring.
Posted By: pjs

Re: The Food Network - 11/07/06 07:03 PM

Yeah, yummy!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/13/06 10:12 PM

I have been watching the Food Network all the time over the last week or two trying to pick up some Thanksgiving tips. All of the recipes I'm using are from the site, with most of them coming from Good Eats and Alton Brown. Did anyone watch the Iron Chef last night? It was fun to see Giada and Rachael battle it out. I am also looking forward to the Food Challenge:Thanksgiving Feast, it is on on Wednesday night.
Posted By: HootOwl5

Re: The Food Network - 11/13/06 10:20 PM

i watched it last night sing!! but i think Rachel deserved to win..She definately put in more work!! Check out paula deen for thanksgiving ideas...She has a great Squash Casserole...I will definately be sitting on front of my TV wednesday after Dancing with the Stars to watch Food Challenge: Thanksgiving Feast...isnt it with all fo them cooking at the same time?
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/13/06 10:40 PM

I agree Hoot, Rachael did put in more work and she deserved to win. The Challenge is where they all cook at the same time, it should be interesting to watch.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/16/06 05:27 PM

I watched the Thanksgiving Food Network Challenge last night. There were some interesting twists on the traditional Thanksgiving meal. I am a little freaked out though, if professional chefs are stressing with a 5 hour window to make Thanksgiving...how the heck am I going to do it!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/20/06 05:39 PM

I've been watching the Food Network for some more tips and tricks before Thanksgiving. Did anyone catch the Iron Chef episode last night?
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 11/20/06 07:15 PM

Sing...I missed Iron Chef last night...was it good?

I watched the Food Network off and on all weekend. I think I know every way conceivable to stuff and prepare a turkey!
Posted By: *BUSTER*

Re: The Food Network - 11/20/06 07:22 PM

Two fried turkeys and a fried ham later, MAXIMUS is a happy MAX...
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 11/20/06 07:24 PM

Originally Posted By: Sing A Little
I've been watching the Food Network for some more tips and tricks before Thanksgiving. Did anyone catch the Iron Chef episode last night?


I saw the end of Rachel Ray versus Lollipop Chick, RR won!!!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/20/06 07:50 PM

LOL, Rachael did beat Giada in that special Iron Chef. It was fun to watch, but Rachael looked really stressed. If she were doing 30 minute meals, she could have made 8 or 9 dishes in that hour.
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 11/20/06 07:51 PM

Originally Posted By: Ms. Biscuit
Sing...I missed Iron Chef last night...was it good?

I watched the Food Network off and on all weekend. I think I know every way conceivable to stuff and prepare a turkey!


LOL, my fiance was ready to strangle me if he saw one more turkey!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/20/06 07:57 PM

It's my first real Thanksgiving meal at my house, so the Food Network has been on most of the time for the past few weeks. Somehow I am hoping that I will absorb some of the knowledge and make a decent meal.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/29/06 11:26 PM

All I have to say is...Thank you Food Network!!!

All of the recipes that we used for Thanksgiving came out great, specially the Turkey. Alton Brown is a genius.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 12/11/06 05:53 PM

Did anyone watch the holiday cake competition that was on this weekend? I am always blown away at what they are able to do with cakes.

Seeing all of the cookies specials lately has inspired me to try some new recipes this year. I made some Mexican Wedding Cookies (Paula Dean) and some Peanut Butter Fudge over the weekend..yum!
Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: The Food Network - 12/11/06 06:48 PM

I watched the cake competition. It just amazes me what they can do!

Paula Deen has a really good and super easy recipe for divinity and you can get the recipe on foodnetwork.com. It is called Mama's Divinity. I have had trouble in the past getting my divinity to come out decent but have had no troubles at all with this recipe.
Posted By: Bagweaver

Re: The Food Network - 12/11/06 08:05 PM

My mother and grandmother would divide their divinity into three batches after they made it. They would add red food coloring to one batch and green to another batch. When they put it on a platter the pink, green and white were very pretty.
Posted By: Lip Gloss

Re: The Food Network - 12/11/06 08:06 PM

What exactly is divinity??
Posted By: Bagweaver

Re: The Food Network - 12/11/06 08:42 PM

The main ingredients are sugar, corn syrup and egg whites. It's a lot like "forgotten cookies" only softer. If you go to the Food Network web site for Paula's recipe, there is a picture on her recipe.
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 12/11/06 08:54 PM

My grandmother (when she was alive) made divinity every year. People seemed to love it!

Yuck...I just never could acquire a taste for it.
Posted By: Bagweaver

Re: The Food Network - 12/11/06 09:00 PM

As long as my grandmother was alive I didn't have to try to make it. Then when she passed away many years ago, my mother started making it every year. I've never tried making it. I have enough trouble with fudge, but I'd like to try it some day.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 12/11/06 09:51 PM

I'll have to check out that Paula Dean recipe. My husband and I find ourselves going to the foodnetwork site more and more for recipes.

We make gift baskets for Christmas every year, and this year I am mixing it up with some new recipes.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/03/07 10:51 PM

Anyone else still watching the Food Network? I'm getting more hooked everyday. I used some fudge and cookie recipes for Christmas and they came out great. This year I have decided that I am going to cook more often and experiment with new foods.

Lately I have been addicted to Iron Chef, Emeril Live, Good Eats and Upwrapped.
Posted By: Lip Gloss

Re: The Food Network - 01/03/07 10:53 PM

I want to get some new pots and skillets and try to cook beyond my current horizon of down home southern style.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/03/07 10:56 PM

I'm a baker, and I cook to survive. LOL I really want to learn how to cook several different dishes so that I can feel confident in hosting events and parties at my house without having to have them catered.
Posted By: Lip Gloss

Re: The Food Network - 01/03/07 11:01 PM

That sounds fun. A baker?? Do you do all types or for certain occasions?
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/03/07 11:05 PM

Christmas is the time of year when I'm baking for a few weeks, but I do bake throughout the year. Mostly cookies, brownies, fudge, & cakes.
Posted By: *BUSTER*

Re: The Food Network - 01/03/07 11:08 PM

Can I move in with you?
Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: The Food Network - 01/03/07 11:14 PM

I hate to cook, but love to bake. In college I even had a side business for awhile...I was the Naughty Baker and Candy Maker...let your mind take you where it will...most likely i baked something in the image or like of it.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/03/07 11:22 PM

Originally Posted By: Maximus
Can I move in with you?


Only if Buster comes with you.
Posted By: slubgob

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 01:48 AM

I made divinity this year for Christmas, and potato candy for the first time.

Everyone's favorite was still my peanut butter fudge.
Posted By: Truffle Royale

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 02:06 AM


Funny this should come up again today. This is MSN's lead story tonight.

If you're serious about trying foodtv recipes, start slowly.

Emeril is a fabulous cook and I've had the opportunity to dine at his flagship restaurant in the Warehouse district in New Orleans a number of times...including long before he bammed! his way to fame. But his recipes work best when followed to the letter and they're not beginner level cooking.

Rachel Ray's recipes tend to be less involved because she's not a trained chef. She considers herself a cook and lots of her stuff is easier for a normal cook to replicate. Paula Dean does a lot of down home cooking too but watch out for the calories and cholesterol.

The way the recipes are rated on the foodtv site really helps you pick and choose your way to an attainable goal. The most important part of cooking is being able to eat and enjoy your efforts! Bon Apetite!
Posted By: tahdah

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 04:14 AM



My dad was French and a chef. I have many of his recipe's and I must admit that I'm a pretty good cook, notice, not a chef. But I have to say that my mom was the better cook. I do have some fancy tastes, but I like the food network. My dad never had cable and did'nt ever see these people that I'm sure he would have thought were idiots. We ate pretty simple foods, but my favorite was broiled lobster. I grew up playing with the lobster before we killed it, never liked it "theradour, newbergh", or any other way. To this day it must be steamed or broiled. Oh forgot to say that he moved to Maine and we had lobster every Friday. I do do a Prime Rib on holidays that my older brothers love, along with desert. They are very impressed with my cooking skills, other than that, in my opinion,I stink.
Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 02:29 PM

I bought a Food Network cookbook with recipes from all the network stars. I must say that I would only attempt recipes from Rachael Ray or Paula Deen. Many of the ingredients for the other chefs I would probably have to special order. Besides the fact that I probably couldn't get anyone to eat the fancy smancy stuff anyway!
Posted By: Nascar

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 02:57 PM

I have always cooked from the time I was 12. I even cooked and baked in my mothers Tea Room several years ago. But I have to tell you, last year, I went out and bought a Better Homes and Garden cookbook. When I got home, my husband started looking at the cookbook and decided it should not be that hard to do this, as he has always wanted to cook, but never had the opportunity, he always worked on the road, (after an accident he became disabled). Anyway, he now does the majority of the cooking. And follows receipts to the letter.
Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 03:14 PM

That's kind of funny Nascar. My boyfriend's never been much of a cook, his mom isn't and his ex-wife couldn't cook anything that didn't come out of a box.

I'm one of the better cooks in my family (grandma's the best) and really enjoy it. Once he got use to me cooking he started taking an interest. He's a very methodical person and likes to understand "why" things work...experimenting with cooking is turning out to be fun for him. We canned two different versions of salsa late last summer and more recently he decided that he liked my guacamole enough that he wanted to make it himself. He was so cute...he called me while he was in the store and asked where all the ingredients were, I swear we were on the phone for 15 mintues. He followed my instructions to the letter and said it turned out great.
Posted By: thomasj

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 03:27 PM

I have always had the ability to cook thanks to my mom, but this past spring I started cooking dinner for my family every night. It has kind of been an extension of the new healthy eating plan I began last year. I have really enjoyed developing and refining different recipes - making them healthy and tasty. It's amazing how your taste buds change and even someone who is knocking on the door of 40 can discover that they like foods that they had never liked before.
Posted By: Nascar

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 03:30 PM

It is amazing how much time you and your spouse or boyfriend can spend together doing this. And it has definately brought us closer together, and even helped our children. Our oldest son helps his wife cook now, our middle son is learning to cook and so is his girlfriend. I guess the one comment the boys have made that really melts my heart is that they never remember there dad being so happy and having so much fun in the kitchen or in the house with there mom as he does with me.8 wonderful years and counting...
Posted By: CAWorkingGirl

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 05:09 PM

I started cooking at 9, on my own using my moms "Better Homes and Gardens" cookbook. I come from a mexican family,who ate pretty much 75% mexican meals. When *I* made dinner we would have Stuffed chicken breasts wrapped in bacon with a side of Potatoes a'graten. My mom was so supportive, I would make my shopping list and she would take me to the store...my dad loved it, as he was a "cook/chef" at a local High End Hotel.

Now I love diving into complicated recipes (Weekends only when I have the time) The rule of thuumb is the less ingrediants you have the easier it is (usually). I love buying all the spices and weird ingrediants. I just wish I had the money for all the fancy cookware I need. MY double broiler is a little pan inside a bigger pan filled with water. My Steamer is a Pie pan I poked holes in and put on top of a big pot. I DID buy a nice set of Hinkle Knives!! I have one BIG pan that is my Wok, Deep Fryer, saute pan, sauce pan, crepe pan etc...

Favorite magazines to cook out of : Cooking Light, Bon Appettit, Gourmet...I also use the FoodNetwork site if I need a BBQ sauce recipe or forget the measurments for a Picatta sauce...
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 05:17 PM

We've been using a lot of Alton Brown's recipes, they are pretty straight forward and easy to follow. I am going to try some of Giada's everyday italian recipes in the next month or so.
Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 05:37 PM

Ina Garten has some really great homey recipes that are fairly simple too...her roasted chicken , her macaroons...just have to poke about her recipes a bit to get there.

Also Giada has a great tiramisu that is actually fairly simple, yet one of the best I ever made.

Paula's stuff is great too...if you do not mind investing in a dairy farm in order to afford all of the butter!

Semi-homemade...not overly impressed with...i think she dips into her cocktails a bit too much before she starts cooking and creating her recipes!
Posted By: CAWorkingGirl

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 05:47 PM

Ina has the most awesome Macaroni and Cheese recipe. I also found her recipes to be very "basic home cooking" type of food. I use her books all the time. Have you seen her recipe for homemade marshmellows!! I am going to try them this summer, put them in a ziplock and take them camping for our smores!!

Thats funny about semi-homemade...I might get the book only because its at Costco, so even if its crappy I only spent $9.95.

I always find it hilarious when some "Groumet chef" has some "gourmet Tip" they share with you.....and its something my old mexican mom has been doing forever!! Like adding sugar to marinara sauce to cut the acid...or adding a drop of Oil to boiling noodles so they don't stick together. I just thought stuff like that was common knowledge.
Posted By: thomasj

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 05:56 PM

Originally Posted By: bbsgrant
Semi-homemade...not overly impressed with...i think she dips into her cocktails a bit too much before she starts cooking and creating her recipes!


I said the same thing about her to my wife just a few days ago! That woman sure loves her cocktails. Also, who dresses like that to cook? If I'm dressed that well, I'm going out to eat. I caught her show where she was grilling on the beach in her swimsuit - I had thought I stumbled on one of those "After Dark" channels.......
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 05:56 PM

It's funny that you mention the cocktails on Semi-Homemade. My husband and I are convinced that Sandra Lee is an alcoholic. She makes at least one cocktail every show, and she gets so excited when she says, "Cocktail time!"
Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 06:05 PM

Well she is a Wisconsin native...and we do enjoy our cocktails!

My grandmother always had her green mug that held two cans of Old Style next to her whenever she baked....which was like all the time.

I'll admit when I did my Christmas baking this year, I usually had a glass of wine or a old fashioned within my reach.
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 06:11 PM

I think semi-homemade is just awful, all that crap she uses is fake and high in sodium. Blech! That one should stick to her "tablescapes"... leave the cooking to the pros.
Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 06:23 PM

Don't hold back...tell us how you really feel!
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 06:28 PM

Originally Posted By: bbsgrant
Don't hold back...tell us how you really feel!


You know me, I don't...
Posted By: CAWorkingGirl

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 06:57 PM

I make up so many recipes, variations on other recipes...I would love to write a cookbook.

If that semi-homemade could do it so could I. My kids always tell me I should open a restaurant.

I love to eat something at a restaurant then go home and try to re-create it.
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 07:26 PM

Originally Posted By: CAWorkingGirl
I love to eat something at a restaurant then go home and try to re-create it.


I do that too, my ex used to freak out (happily) when I recreated something he liked at a restaurant and it was exactly as he remembered it...
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 10:35 PM

Does anyone like the show Ace of Cakes? They make some gorgeous cakes on that show, and it looks like they have a blast while doing it.
Posted By: corkygirl

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 10:37 PM

I love that show but I'm not sure I'd want to eat any of his cakes!! They are so cool looking I don't know if I'd have the heart to cut into one But, I bet they taste wonderful!!! I also wonder how expensive they are????????? I'm sure even a small one is out of my price range
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/04/07 11:15 PM

From the site:

Tiered cakes start at $6 a slice, and average $8-$11/serving. Smaller cakes start at $200. Pricing is determined on a cake-by-cake basis, by the complexity of the design.

$125 per hour delivery charge.

Smaller cakes start at $200? My whole wedding cake (10 tiers!!!) was $500. Wow!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/05/07 10:05 PM

Does anyone have a good recipe for a pesto sauce? I've never made one and when I looked it up on the Food Network site I was a little overwhelmed. I want to just try pesto with some pasta, and then maybe add in other items later.
Posted By: califgirl

Re: The Food Network - 01/05/07 11:24 PM

Originally Posted By: Sing A Little
Does anyone have a good recipe for a pesto sauce? I've never made one and when I looked it up on the Food Network site I was a little overwhelmed. I want to just try pesto with some pasta, and then maybe add in other items later.


Pesto
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/05/07 11:39 PM

Thank you!
Posted By: Cowboys Fan

Re: The Food Network - 01/05/07 11:41 PM

I just finished watching 30 Minute Meals and it was Pasta with Pesto (looked easy) - Link to the recipe
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 01/06/07 07:28 PM

I have some pesto in my freezer. It is really a snap to make if you have a food processor:

1 large bunchh of basil, washed and stems removed
3 large cloves of garlic
1/2 cup of pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup real parmigiano reggiano, grated

Throw everything in the food processor and process until a thick puree forms.

Boil your pasta until al dente, saving some of the cooking oil. Toss pasta, cooking water, 2 tbls butter and some salt and pepper together.
Serve with more parmigiano reggiano.
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 01/06/07 07:28 PM

PS, it freezes really well.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/08/07 05:42 PM

Thanks for the recipe, I'll give it a try!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/08/07 05:46 PM

Anyone catch the Iron Chef episode last night? I can't believe what they came up with for lentils.

I was sick all weekend, so I watched a LOT of Food Network. LOL I have a long list of foods that I want to make when I can taste food again. LOL
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 01/08/07 05:51 PM

That was supposed to be "cooking water", not oil... my bad.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/08/07 05:57 PM

I figured
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/09/07 11:02 PM

Ok, what exactly is on a white pizza? I've seen some with oil & garlic and I've seen some with alfredo sauce....what is the typical white pizza made with?
Posted By: Cowboys Fan

Re: The Food Network - 01/09/07 11:45 PM

I've never had it with alfredo sauce - just oil, garlic, a variety of cheeses (combo of 3 or 4) and fresh basil.
Posted By: CAWorkingGirl

Re: The Food Network - 01/09/07 11:51 PM

This is exactly how I make mine..I also add a little salt. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: The Food Network - 01/10/07 01:45 AM

Sometimes with chicken and atichokes too.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 01/10/07 12:56 PM

or broccoli and spinach.
Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: The Food Network - 01/10/07 03:53 PM

Originally Posted By: AML-Barbarian
or broccoli and spinach.


Kinda defeats a true white 'za though, huh?
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/12/07 04:42 PM

I'm determined to find a place that makes good white pizza. This is when I wish that I was on the East Coast.
Posted By: Life of Riley

Re: The Food Network - 01/12/07 04:54 PM

There is a little italian place near my house that makes the best white pizza. They put alfredo sauce, garlic, ricotta and parmesean cheese and these incredibly yummy strips of marinated grilled chicken.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/12/07 05:36 PM

That's funny, the best pizza that I've ever had was in Jupiter FL. LOL
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/12/07 05:37 PM

Speaking of pizza, did anyone watch Throwdown last night? It was a pizza competition and Bobby didn't have a chance.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/07 10:21 PM

Ok, I went out and bought all of the ingredients for some of Emerils pizzas...now I just need to make them.

I have a serious addiction to this channel...I might need an intervention. LOL
Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/07 10:46 PM

I rarely get to watch it, I don't have cable/dish and have to try and steal the remote from my boyfriend.

But I watched the italian show the other day...with the pretty girl...cant remember the name. She made a short rib pasta that just looked amazing. It was a long drawn out process...but looked perfect to do on a cold icy weekend. I'm going to have to print out the recipe.
Posted By: *BUSTER*

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/07 10:48 PM

Magee... oh, I mean Giada Delaurentis...
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/07 10:54 PM

ROFL, everyone gives her a hard time because she is so skinny, but the woman can cook. I've tried a few of her recipes and really enjoyed them.
Posted By: *BUSTER*

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/07 10:56 PM

I know she can cook, I ain't talking about her cooking, I'm talking about her sweater puppets...
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/07 10:58 PM

ROFL, they look huge because she weighs 5 pounds. They showed her Mother on a special with her the other day...they have the same build, so it must be genetics (I hate them!).
Posted By: *BUSTER*

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/07 11:02 PM

It's like two basketballs on a poll, as Borat would say, VERY NICE! LOL
Posted By: Truffle Royale

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 01:13 AM

THANK YOU, JLJ!!! I've never been able to figure out what to do with the darn short ribs I get everytime we buy half a cow. This recipe sounds good and it's fairly easy too.

Before anyone jumps in and gives me grief about half a cow...up here you can buy the best beef if you know a farmer who raises them. We split a cow with another family about twice a year. You pay a single per pound price no matter what the cut. Not only is it MUCH cheaper, you cannot believe the difference in taste. The only drawback to date had been what to do with the shortribs!
Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 02:19 AM

Must be a Wisconsin thing, because we do the same thing with our neighbors....and our friends around the country look at us like we are nuts, if comes up in conversation!
Posted By: Truffle Royale

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 03:15 AM

And the comment is always the same, isn't it? "Which half...right or left?"
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 12:09 PM

Originally Posted By: Truffle Royale
THANK YOU, JLJ!!! I've never been able to figure out what to do with the darn short ribs I get everytime we buy half a cow. This recipe sounds good and it's fairly easy too.

Before anyone jumps in and gives me grief about half a cow...up here you can buy the best beef if you know a farmer who raises them. We split a cow with another family about twice a year. You pay a single per pound price no matter what the cut. Not only is it MUCH cheaper, you cannot believe the difference in taste. The only drawback to date had been what to do with the shortribs!



Truff, here is a great super-easy recipe for the short ribs. Adapted from the NY Times cookbook:

Deviled Short Ribs

4 lbs beef short ribs, cut into 3-4 in. pieces...
Mix in a large ziploc:
2 cloves chopped garlic
1/2 onion, chopped
3 heaping tbls coarse mustard
1 tbls sugar
2 tbls good chili powder (NOT powdered chili pepper!)
3 tbls lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt

Mix in baggie, place short ribs in bag and seal. Massage the baggie until the meat is thoroughly covered in the marinade, marinate over night.

Preheat oven to 325; place ribs and marinade into a non reactive baking pan, cover with foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours, remove foil and bake for 1 more hour, basting with the pan drippings.

They are absolutely awesome.
Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 03:30 PM

Originally Posted By: Truffle Royale
THANK YOU, JLJ!!! I've never been able to figure out what to do with the darn short ribs I get everytime we buy half a cow. This recipe sounds good and it's fairly easy too.

Before anyone jumps in and gives me grief about half a cow...up here you can buy the best beef if you know a farmer who raises them. We split a cow with another family about twice a year. You pay a single per pound price no matter what the cut. Not only is it MUCH cheaper, you cannot believe the difference in taste. The only drawback to date had been what to do with the shortribs!


You're welcome! Let me know how it turns out if you try it before I do. I'm glad I'm not the only one wondering what to do with the spare ribs from my half of the cow.
Posted By: Andy_Z

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 04:12 PM

Deviled Short Ribs from a Devil Queen. I see an agenda here.
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 04:20 PM

LOL Andy, you should try them, they are heavenly... (better??)
Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 06:16 PM

While I was looking for Giada's recipe for "Short Ribs with Tagliatelle" I ran across her recipe for "Chicken Tetrazzini". I'm going to have to try it as well.
Posted By: Hrothgar Geiger

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 06:21 PM

Originally Posted By: Sing A Little
ROFL, they look huge because she weighs 5 pounds. They showed her Mother on a special with her the other day...they have the same build, so it must be genetics (I hate them!).


It's not genetics. I insist that the Food Network does not pay Giada (dubbed 'TSB' by my wife) enough to be able to afford tops that fit....
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 06:45 PM

LOL @ AML... and her head is still too big for the rest of her... Lollipop head...
Posted By: *BUSTER*

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 07:05 PM

That's funny, I would watch her eat a lollipop any day...
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/07 09:11 PM

ROFL!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/22/07 05:29 PM

Anyone catch all of the pizza shows on this weekend? I finally made my white pizza and it came out great.
Posted By: Cowboys Fan

Re: The Food Network - 01/22/07 05:32 PM

I watched the one where they were trying to break the records - thought it was a nice change.
How was your white pizza? Oops - I see where you said it was great.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/22/07 06:11 PM

That pizza competition was fun to watch, very different. I didn't get a chance to watch Iron Chef last night, but I recorded it, so I'll try to watch it soon. I love all of the competitions.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/25/07 06:11 PM

I tried Alton Brown's stove top Macaroni and Cheese recipe last night, my husband loved it! If you're going to try it, read the reviews and decide for yourself, but I cut the mustard power down to 1/4 tsp and I used mild cheddar cheese.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 02/02/07 05:32 PM

I've been busy trying some more recipes from the Food Network website. I just made pesto the other day....yummy! I used the pesto to make chicken pesto paninis they were great. I made a basil pesto, grilled chicken breasts, put on some mozzarella cheese and grilled em up!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 02/08/07 11:37 PM

Am I the only one still watching this network? LOL

They are having covered in chocolate week this week, it's pretty fun to see what things besides the obvious can be make with chocolate.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 02/12/07 08:12 PM

Ok, I was pretty amazed at the Chocolate Challenge that they had on this weekend. I've made some basic candy before, but that was just plain crazy.

I also caught more of an episode of Ace of Cakes, they made a rat cake on a man hole cover...for a wedding? It looked pretty good, but I don't know if I'd be able to cut into the rat and eat a piece.
Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 02/12/07 08:15 PM

No...I watched quite a bit of it this weekend. I missed the rat, but saw the previews. ICK!!

Did you see the cake challenge? They had to make a wedding cake (decorate it in front of the tv cameras in something crazy like 6 hours) and the theme was the four seasons. They had to show 3 of the four seasons. It was amazing...the flowers were so lifelike.

I also saw a lot of the chocolate 'stuff' and ended up making chocolate covered pretzels (complete with valentines inspired sprinkles) and marshmallows covered in chocolate and then rolled in crushed pecans. OMG they were to die for.
Posted By: Miscuit

Re: The Food Network - 02/12/07 08:15 PM

I love this channel. Just haven't watched lately.

"Covered in chocolate" week??? Mmmmm...I need to tune in then...chocolate is my weakness....yummy.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 02/12/07 08:38 PM

I love covering goodies in chocolate, I have one of those chocolate crock pot things, and I bought a chocolate foundtain last year.

The fountain was a huge hit at a party we had, we covered pretzels, marshmallows, graham crackers, and a whole bunch of fruit. Everyone turned into a kid and began grabbing goodies to dip! If you get a small one, the fountains are only about $40, and worth it if you entertain a lot.
Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 02/12/07 09:25 PM

I'm struggling with what to make Wednesday night. I've invited my boyfriend over to have supper with me and my kids. I was originally going to try Giada's Chicken Stew (one pot, how easy!) but this weekend the boyfriend and I saw Guy's Pepperoni Lasagna and he asked me to make it some time. It's more work and I think the kids will eat it...but really liked the idea of the chicken stew being so easy. I'm also making my yummy chocolate cake with chocolate frosting...but I can do it the night before.

Has anyone tried the stew or lasagna?
Posted By: Truffle Royale

Re: The Food Network - 02/12/07 10:06 PM

Go with the stew for Wednesday night and give him a card with a ticket inside good to redeem for the lasagna...on a weekend night. Lasagna is a bit of work and not something you want to make on a weeknight when you've got hungry kids waiting.

Hint: Make a double batch of the lasagna and freeze it in a throw-away pan so next time he wants it on a Wednesday you can thaw and cook it.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 02/12/07 11:09 PM

I don't know what to make on Wednesday either. My husband goes to school and works full time, and Wednesdays are particularly bad this semester. Maybe I'll follow Truffle's advice and do something easy on Wed. and save a nice dinner for the weekend.
Posted By: Truffle Royale

Re: The Food Network - 02/12/07 11:20 PM

I gave up trying to cook fancy ON Valentine's Day unless it's a weekend when I can give it the time it deserves.

Thankfully there's a pizza place in town that makes heart shaped pizzas for Valentine's Day. I go the day before and pay for it and give them a card to deliver with it to him at work. He LOVES it! One year he complained because we were going to be on vacation on V-day and he was going to miss it. Whoever said the way to a guy's heart is through his stomach was talking about MOML!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 02/12/07 11:54 PM

That's a really cute idea!
Posted By: Beige

Re: The Food Network - 02/13/07 01:28 PM

My man went shrimping and caught a bunch! He lost count at 180 and there were still a lot more! We are def having shrimp. I'm thinking pasta as well as garlic/parm under the brolier. Yummy!! (and some cocktail to start :-))
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 12:18 AM

Alright, I'm bringing this thread back...I still love The Food Network dang it!
Posted By: pjs

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 12:49 PM

I really have to watch it again. My daughter loves it. I just don't seem to find the time to watch it right now. I need to put more effort into watching it.
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 01:06 PM

I watched the Iron Chef on Mon night, I thought the contender was better than Bobby Flay. Her food looked better and sounded better.
Posted By: Bagweaver

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 01:16 PM

Got to watch Paula yesterday at her 4:00 show. I'm going to try the lemon tassies. I love lemon curd. The peach tart looked good also so I may have to try it.
Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 02:24 PM

Throw Down with Bobby Flay is fast becoming one of my favorites!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 06:40 PM

I love Throw Down! There is something about Bobby Flay that I really like, he seems so down to earth to me. My husband and I also enjoy watching Iron Chef and Good Eats. Actually, we enjoy most of the shows, it's one of the few networks that we agree on.
Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 06:42 PM

Is it just me, or is that Tyler guy getting fatter each episode?
Posted By: DCollins

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 09:09 PM

What's with Sandra Lee on Semi-Homemade. She doesn't look the same anymore. She always can't wait to try what she has made, yet somehow she remains the size of a pencil. My husband thinks she trys the food she has just prepared and then when they go to commercial, she spits it out.
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 09:11 PM

Her "poop" is awful, it is loaded with sodium and fat. I can cook better with out the "semi" part, for sure! What a waste of air time...
Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 09:15 PM

I think it is Bulima she relies on...

Not bad for a short term solution, if you can get past the sore throats, bad breath and rotting teeth issues, but not something I would recommend for a long term weight loss maintance plan.
Posted By: Truffle Royale

Re: The Food Network - 03/02/07 09:53 PM

Giada did some lasgana roll-ups yesterday that looked really good and relatively easy too. Of course, I'm going to add some portabella mushrooms to them but anyway, the whole meal she prepared looked yummy and relatively easy.

I would encourage you to cook often and not feel bound to follow recipes to the letter. Read a lot of recipes and columns and pay particular attention to the tips and reasons the authors put in. The advice is more valuable than the actual amount of sugar in a recipe. Pretty soon you'll develop a feel for it and then the fun will begin.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 03/07/07 08:34 PM

Did anyone catch the Throwdown episode that was on last night? It was probably a re-run (new ones on Thursdays?) but I hadn't seen it before. Bobby was making jerk chicken and going against a woman who called herself "The Kitchen Diva". I saw the beginning but I fell asleep before the end. If anyone saw it, please fill me in, thanks!
Posted By: HootOwl5

Re: The Food Network - 03/07/07 08:52 PM

Anyone have a good recipe for corn dip??? I am cooking for a party on friday and realized I dont have a recipe for it. Tried to get my aunt to send me hers but havent gotten in touch with her yet.
Posted By: Bagweaver

Re: The Food Network - 03/07/07 08:59 PM

Have you tried searching on the Food Network? They usually have at least one recipe for what I might be looking for.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 03/07/07 09:19 PM

Corn dip? I'm not sure what that is...
Posted By: Cowboys Fan

Re: The Food Network - 03/07/07 11:32 PM

Sing, can't give you any details (saw it a while ago) but the diva did win. I read a blog by one of the judges that said the diva was not awed by Bobby's celebrity - sounded like he was not a happy camper with that experience. Next repeat I'm gonna watch his expressions more closely.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 03/08/07 06:28 PM

Wow, he always seems humble to me, maybe I fall asleep before the horns come out. LOL
Posted By: MB Guy

Re: The Food Network - 03/08/07 06:34 PM

That show with Bourdain is awesome. That guy is a character and a half.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 03/20/07 04:07 PM

Has anyone watched any of the Chefography specials this week? I haven't watched them yet, but we have been recording some of them. I did watch the unwrapped episode about the Food Network Shows last night, and that was really interesting.

I've decided that Pesto is the best thing ever and we should have it in our kitchen at all times! LOL
Posted By: thomasj

Re: The Food Network - 03/20/07 04:28 PM

I watched Rachel Ray and Bobby Flay's Chefography specials on Sunday. It's kind of neat to see where they came from and what their influences were. Rachel grew up in restaurants as a child and seemed to always be the "Overachiever" while Bobby dropped out of high school and only got interested in cooking when his father made him get a job at a restaurant.

I also enjoyed the behind the scenes look at the shows last night.

Gotta love the Food Network!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 03/20/07 04:51 PM

It's my favorite channel, and one of the few that my husband and I can agree on. I really want to see the Bobby Flay Chefography, he just seems like such a regular guy to me.

Did you catch the whole dream kitchen thing that was on over the weekend? The outdoor kitchen he designed for the couple in Vegas was amazing.
Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: The Food Network - 03/20/07 05:10 PM

Anyone watching Dinner: Impossible? Very fun, but I want to know what happened to George #2!
Posted By: Cowboys Fan

Re: The Food Network - 03/20/07 05:39 PM

I've been watching Dinner Imposssible for the last few weeks. I noticed that George 2 wasn't there for Rendell's party - has he been off other shows too?
Posted By: thomasj

Re: The Food Network - 03/20/07 06:31 PM

Dream kitchens is the only show I try to avoid on Food Network, don't want to redo the kitchen right now and don't want to give my wife (or myself for that matter) any ideas!
Posted By: E.E.G.B

Re: The Food Network - 03/20/07 07:43 PM

The Rendell inauguration was the only one I've seen that was missing George #2, but Robert appeared to allude to having Barry "again" which made me think there was at least one other show where George was off. Maybe they'll show/explain that later.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 03/28/07 09:38 PM

Has anyone been watching the Chefography specials? I watched the Giada one the other day, it was great.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 04/02/07 05:59 PM

I watched a few good shows over the weekend. There was a great episode of Unwrapped that was all about old time favorite candies.

There was a rerun of a challenge that was tandem cake decorating, 2 complete strangers making and decorating an elaborate cake without being able to talk to each other inbetween shifts...it was very interesting to see how they adapted.
Posted By: Happy Drugs

Re: The Food Network - 04/02/07 07:30 PM

I am very envious of all of you, I do not get the food channel. My son who is a Jr at College watches it all the time (especially Rachel Ray), and loves what he learns, he is always telling me about them.
Posted By: thomasj

Re: The Food Network - 04/02/07 08:02 PM

After watching Sandra Lee's Chefogrophy, I have a new appreciation for her. I never really cared for her or her show, but she really has worked hard for everything she has and led a really hard life as a child.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 04/02/07 08:14 PM

I have Bobby Flay's taped, but I haven't watched it yet.

We've really been cooking a lot more since we've been watching the Food Network. Their enthusiasm for cooking is contagious!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 04/02/07 08:16 PM

My husband always makes fun of Sandra Lee because she makes a cocktail with just about every meal.

I haven't tried any of her recipes yet, but there are a few I wouldn't mind checking out.

Music Mom, you should check out the Food Network website. There are lots of great tips and recipes for you to enjoy.
Posted By: #Just Jay

Re: The Food Network - 04/02/07 08:28 PM

Originally Posted By: Sing A Little
My husband always makes fun of Sandra Lee because she makes a cocktail with just about every meal.


She is a Wisconsin native...it goes along with the territory.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 04/06/07 03:17 PM

Did anyone watch the cheesecake throwdown last night? If you did, can you please tell me who won? I feel asleep right after Bobby suprised Alan from Juniors.
Posted By: thomasj

Re: The Food Network - 04/06/07 04:02 PM

Bobby won. Alan chose to put his chocolate cheesecake up and the judges said that the chocolate overpowered the cheesecake and Bobby edged him out.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 04/06/07 04:32 PM

Wow, I am suprised. I have heard some great things about Juniors cheesecake, but I haven't tried one yet.

If I ever get to NY I am probably going to gain 20 lbs, there are so many great places there that I'd like to try.
Posted By: Truffle Royale

Re: The Food Network - 11/05/07 09:20 PM

Hey, did you guys hear Giada's having a baby girl come April? And of course, she's craving pasta!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/05/07 09:22 PM

I just read that this morning, that is so great for her! Maybe we'll get lots of new pasta recipes over the next couple of months.

Is anyone watching The Next Iron Chef? My hubby and I love Iron Chef, and have been watching this new series. We're thinking that John Besh is going to win...any thoughts?
Posted By: doobydoobydoo

Re: The Food Network - 11/05/07 09:23 PM

Originally Posted By: Sing A Little
I just read that this morning, that is so great for her! Maybe we'll get lots of new pasta recipes over the next couple of months.

Is anyone watching The Next Iron Chef? My hubby and I love Iron Chef, and have been watching this new series. We're thinking that John Besh is going to win...any thoughts?

John Besh makes it to the top two... I dont know if he wins or not. A friend of mine works at one of his restaraunts down here... he is kind of a tool though
Posted By: Truffle Royale

Re: The Food Network - 11/05/07 09:29 PM

Quote:
he is kind of a tool though
Your friend or Besh?

I'm not sure which one I think should win. Besh is classier and has more experience. The other guy seems better at experimenting and going out on a limb. His drinks would do well in Iron Chef competition.
Posted By: doobydoobydoo

Re: The Food Network - 11/05/07 09:31 PM

Originally Posted By: Truffle Royale
Quote:
he is kind of a tool though
Your friend or Besh?


actually, both!!!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 11/05/07 09:35 PM

Your friend is a tool? I guess since you said "kind of" that's ok.

I like Chef Besh and Chef Symon, but I think Besh will really round out the Iron Chef group. Symon has the same Greek background just like Chef Cora, but Chef Besh has that whole French/New Orleans vibe.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 08:56 PM

Ok, is anyone else still watching the Food Network? I still enjoy watching several shows, though I haven't really cooked much lately.

How about the Gourmet Next Store? I didn't think I would like Amy's show, but it's not too bad.
Posted By: ~Special K~

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:02 PM

Still watch it religiously but I have my favorites.

My most fav is coming on Saturday morning

Jamie Oliver's
Jamie at Home! stoke to see him again!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:15 PM

I just saw an episode of Iron Chef with him the other day.

I was a little sad to see Emeril go, but he has a long run.
Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:18 PM

I still watch. I enjoy the Barefoot Contessa, Paula and sometimes I can even handle Giada.
Posted By: Ledeana

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:20 PM

I love to watch Paula Deen. She is so southern it cracks me up. And the recipes that Giada has on her show usually turn out pretty well if you try them at home.
Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:29 PM

I agree, I've tried several of Giada's recipes and been very pleased.
Posted By: kitten

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:30 PM

there's a network devoted to food? how cool is that?
Posted By: Peepers

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:31 PM

Oh sure, that sounds great in theory.

But when you break it down and realize it's all poop, then how cool is it?
Posted By: kitten

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:32 PM

buzz kill.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:32 PM

Well, we all have to eat Peepers, we may as well enjoy it.

Has anyone tried Giada's lemon pasta? I want to try it, but I am also a little scared. LOL
Posted By: RR Jen

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:34 PM

I haven't tried that one, but I've been very pleased with all of her recipes I've tried so far. I wouldn't be scared.
Posted By: Peepers

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:34 PM

Originally Posted By: Sing A Little
Well, we all have to eat Peepers, we may as well enjoy it.


What are you? A cannibal?
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 09:35 PM

Ok, maybe I should have phrased that differently. LOL
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/17/08 11:39 PM

There are a few recipes that I would really like to try, most of them are from Alton Brown and Giada.
Posted By: BBoyd

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/08 03:44 AM

I can only take so much Alton Brown and his cast of characters. He does give some interesting info, but his shows are a little over the top.

But because of the Food Network, I know what an "amuse bouche" is - and it's so fun to go to a restaurant that has them!!
Posted By: EllenA

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/08 04:11 PM

I like the Fine Living Channel. It's a little cooking, a little travel, a little shopping. I find it very relaxing.
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/08 04:28 PM

Alton Brown does have a crazy cast of characters, but I've learned to look past the cheesy and get to the recipes. My husband loves Alton and his scientific approach to food. As long as it gets him cooking...I'm good!
Posted By: B_F

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/08 04:39 PM

Originally Posted By: Sing A Little
There are a few recipes that I would really like to try, most of them are from Alton Brown and Giada.


Giada has recipes? I've watched the show a few times, and I can honestly say I've never paid attention to what she was cooking!

I love Rachel Ray's recipes, and listening to the older southern woman who's name is escaping me cook!
Posted By: Sing A Little

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/08 05:10 PM

Yes Giada has recipes, and some of them are pretty good. I haven't tried any of Rachel's recipes, but I do enjoy her show sometimes.

I think you're probably talking about Paula Dean, she is very Southern and loves butter. LOL
Posted By: RR Sarah

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/08 05:17 PM

Paula Dean definitely does NOT do light cooking! I use her Mamas Divinity recipe every Christmas. It is wonderful.
Posted By: B_F

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/08 05:39 PM

Thank you, it is Paula Dean. I just love listening to her talk. Her food is definately fattening, and outside my low carb/low fat diabetic diet, but she's so darned amusing.
Posted By: B_F

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/08 05:39 PM

Thank you, it is Paula Dean. I just love listening to her talk. Her food is definately fattening, and outside my low carb/low fat diabetic diet, but she's so darned amusing.
Posted By: Bagweaver

Re: The Food Network - 01/18/08 05:53 PM

Why do you like listening to her talk??? She sounds like everybody around here, including me. Of course, we're from the same part of GA!