Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen – Bitchin' kitchen season 3
Episodes
Office Lunches
In this episode G pokes fun at office dynamics and serves up a gourmet lunch (that the weird dude from accounting will probably steal.) Chipotle Barley Soup: smoky, spicy tomato-chipotle broth with hearty barley and veggies. Kalamata Chicken Sandwich: fresh ficelle baguette stuffed with a Greek-inspired chicken stir-fry loaded with tangy kalamata olives, capers, and feta. For dessert: creamy, buttery Maple Pecan Fudge dusted with Cayenne pepper for kick. The Spice Agent reports on dill. Hans informs us about pearl barley.
Childhood Favorites
Nadia G revamps some of her favorite childhood dishes and shares stories about her youth. Baccala (salt cod) croquettes with tangy dill aioli (update on fish sticks). Riso con la Ricotta (rice w/ ricotta, sweet peas and pancetta crispies) Adult PB&J: Homemade peanut-cashew butter & spicy raspberry-mulberry jam heightened with Anaheim chilis. Panos talks salt cod. The Spice agent reports on Anaheim chilies. Hans informs us about organic peanuts.
Hitched & Ditched
Let's face it, when your best friend gets married, they become a NEWRD! G cooks up a Bitchin' dinner that'll have you and your BFF reliving the good 'ol bachelor days of yore (minus the spring-break-jelly-fish-skinny-dipping-incident.) Crispy, deep fried jardiniera (Italian veggie pickles). For the main: a Philly cheese steak sandwich with a creamy aged gouda cheese sauce. Dessert: Almond-pear tarts. The spice agent demystifies the pickling process. Panos talks rib-eye.
Bucket List Dishes
Nadia G shares her must-shkoff dishes, and talks about living life to the fullest. Appetizer: Gnudi w/ dried apricot brown butter & crispy sage. Main: Pulled Pork Sandwiches with sweet and salty plantain. Dessert: Inverted Lemon Meringue Pie. The Spice Agent talks sage. Panos reports on pork shoulder.
Geezer Grub
In this episode Nadia G takes ol' timey recipes to the next level, and yaps about getting older. Appetizer: Truffled devilled eggs. Main: Meatloaf with Awesomesauce. Dessert: mini olive oil poundcakes with chocolate-covered candied orange bits. Panos reports on farm fresh eggs. The Spice Agent professes his love for brown sugar. Hans explains the anti-aging health benefits of olive oil.
Dude Food
In this episode Nadia G takes ol' timey recipes to the next level, and yaps about getting older. Appetizer: Truffled devilled eggs. Main: Meatloaf with Awesomesauce. Dessert: mini olive oil poundcakes with chocolate-covered candied orange bits. Panos reports on farm fresh eggs. The Spice Agent professes his love for brown sugar. Hans explains the anti-aging health benefits of olive oil.
Lazy Day Dishes
Sometimes we barely feel like matching our socks, never mind cooking. That's why in this episode G shows us how to make 3 effortless yet gourmet dishes. Corn Chowder with Chili Powder and Crumbled Cotija Cheese. Penne Aglio-Olio-Anything, featuring Sauteed Spinach and Chicken Sausage. For dessert - Honey-infused Mediterranean Yoghurt Parfaits with Stewed Plums and Toasted Walnuts. G talks about procrastination and gives us Nadvice on how to get your energy back. Panos informs us about chicken sausage. The Spice Agent reports on honey. Hans gives us the 411 on the nutritional value of yoghurt.
Mad Men(u)
Everybody gets nostalgic about the 50's: great rock n roll, great fashion... Too bad we can't say the same for the food: Aspic, TV dinners, and canned soup casseroles?! ARK! G revamps some 50's classic dishes and reminisces about the good 'ol days (she never experienced.) Pigs in a blanket become Chorizo Corn Dogs served with grainy maple-mustard. For the main: broccoli, wild mushroom, and duck prosciutto casserole smothered in a sharp cheddar cream sauce. Dessert is served with a cherry pie inspired by an 'Old Fashioned' cocktail: sour cherries are stewed with raw sugar, bourbon, and orange bitters. Panos informs us about chorizo. The Spice Agent reports on Orange Bitters.
Parenthood
G tackles kid-friendly dishes and talks about parenthood. Your kids will love to snack on G's Cheesy Alphabet Crackers (...made with whole wheat, shhhh.) Turkey Burger sliders served with crispy baked cauliflower tater tots. For dessert: frozen yogurt coconut pops with a rainbow of fruit purees: peach, strawberry and blueberry. The spice agent reports on turmeric. Panos informs us on ground turkey varieties.
Happiness
Happiness means different things to different people... actually, no one has a clue. G dishes out the only sure-fire recipe for happiness she knows: Spicy crunchy onion rings, crazy-rich & creamy linguine alfredo, and chocolate chip cookies with bacon and fleur de sel. The Spice Agent reports on paprika. Panos talks cream. Hans talks explains how, when it comes to food, we look for happiness in all the wrong places.