We discussed our favorite desserts, romantic dining, and take a peek into how to create a healthy gourmet lifestyle for yourself and your loved ones.
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Every show, we discuss what our callers and live stream visitors are in the mood to EAT that night. Then, our chefs rather simply and always eloquently describe how to prepare that dish in a home kitchen with minimal fuss. Our show topics also roam the world of home cooking and baking and often delve deep into the area where the free flowing conversations leads us. I take advantage of the air time to discuss my “recipe of the day” and get some last minute tips for Thursday night dinner.

The following recording is an excerpt of The Dinner Show from November 15. Listen as Chef Jim Gray, The Kitchen Guy, gives us a glimpse inside his traditional Thanksgiving feast. Includes discussion of Thanksgiving dishes: Pumpkin Ginger Tart, Cranberry with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic, Wine pairings for a Turkey menu, and tips on how to enjoy your Thanksgiving cooking experience.

November 1, 2007 Show

The Dinner At Five Show airs LIVE on BlogTalkRadio every Thursday at 5 pm EST.
Our Guest Chef was JoAnna Minneci.

Show Topics Included:

• What Joanna cooks for herself on a weeknight: chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and cream cheese
• From the discussion board: how to thicken caramel
• From the discussion board: how to keep apple pie from sinking
• Making turkey stock for the perfect Thanksgiving gravy
• From chat: freezing dry biscuit mix
• Using the right tools for Thanksgiving: heavy duty foil for even roasting, how to calibrate and use a meat thermometer

Chef Joanna’s suggestions for a beautiful, high-domed apple pie:
Pile those apples high! They will shrink and collapse when they cook.
Vent the top crust to let the steam escape.

Jenn’s Recipe of the Day
Asian Pear Slaw
Chef Joanna’s tip: Top your slaw with grilled chicken or pork slices

Dinner in 5
Chef JoAnna’s Herb-Stuffed Mushrooms

In this show, Chef Cary Wolfson and Jenn discuss the finer points of braising, how to put together last minute meals, how long you can store leftovers, Farfalle Pasta with Lamb Ragu and Pesto Ricotta, when to use fresh versus dry pasta, green bean dish ideas.

OCTOBER 11, 2007 SHOW

The Dinner At Five Show airs LIVE on BlogTalkRadio every Thursday at 5 pm EST. Our Guest Chefs were Adrienne Matt and Kevin Weeks.

Show Topics Included:

1) Which knives to choose.
2) How to use a honing steel.
3) What to cook RIGHT NOW! Three Sisters Stew.
4) How to prepare Kobacha Squash.
5) Vegan baking.
6) Why a hamburger and toothbrush will satisfy for sugar cravings.
7) Dinner in Five: Channa Masala.

Simple Channa Masala
1. Saute onion and garlic in oil or butter or both until transluscent.
2. Add curry powder and cook until looking brown.
3. On medium heat, add can of rinsed chick peas. Stir to coat.
4. Add a bit of water or vegetable broth to cover bottom of pan, almost like deglazing.