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Press Release | THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Returns with A New Season of Creative Home Cooks from Across the Country

Press Release | THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Returns with A New Season of Creative Home Cooks from Across the Country

PASADENA, CA (January 16, 2023) – Today at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, PBS announced that Season 2 of the popular series THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE premieres Mondays, June 19-August 7, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS app. A fun and uplifting eight-part cooking competition that celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic, Season 2 will introduce viewers to a new group of inventive home cooks who compete to wow the judges with their beloved signature dishes. Alejandra Ramos returns as host and renowned chefs Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot are back as judges and mentors for Season 2.

Great American Recipe

“The first season of THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE was a multiplatform success, attracting younger and more diverse audiences to PBS,” said Zara Frankel, Senior Director of Programming and Development, General Audience Programming at PBS. “Viewers rooted for and connected with our wonderful home cooks from around the country, and we are delighted to launch a new season of this fan-favorite with fresh faces, new recipes and heartwarming stories.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to launch second season of The Great American Recipe in June,” said Steve Humble, Chief Content Officer at VPM, which is co-producing the series. “The team and cast had another great experience filming the show right here in Virginia. Being able to share the participants’ touching personal stories through food is something we can all relate to.  We found another batch of amazing home cooks from around the country, and we can’t wait to share another amazing array of dishes and family recipes with our audience.”

“We are excited to be partnering again with PBS and VPM for this celebration of everything that makes American cuisine so distinctive and diverse.” said Jilly Pearce, President, Objective Media Group America. “In Season 1, we experienced the culinary legacies of home cooks from the Midwest to Mexico. This season, our cooks traveled from all over the country to share their stories and most treasured recipes, from Native American bison short ribs, to Hawaiian loco moco, to Guyanese chicken curry. “

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE blends food, family, and fun, highlighting the amazing variety of tastes and traditions from across the U.S. while capturing the roots of America’s diverse cuisine. From family favorites passed down through generations to internationally influenced recipes that are becoming mainstays of American cuisine, the series mixes camaraderie with competition, revealing rich personal stories and the inspiration behind the contestant’s favorite recipes. As with the first season, one of the winner’s dishes will grace the cover of The Great American Recipe Cookbook Season 2, an official series cookbook, which will feature recipes from the contestants, the host and the judges.

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Season 2 will be available to stream on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS app, available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast and VIZIO.

THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE is co-produced for PBS by VPM and Objective Media Group America. Steve Humble is the Executive in Charge for VPM. Zara Frankel is the Executive in Charge for PBS. At Objective Media Group America, Megan Bidner is Showrunner, Layla Smith and Jilly Pearce are Executive Producers and Alyssa Hastrich is Senior Vice President of Current Series.

Funding for THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE is provided by VPM and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

 

About VPM
As Virginia’s home for public media, VPM connects nearly 2 million people across Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley to insightful programming in arts and culture, history, science, news and education. VPM operates public television stations VPM PBS, VPM Plus, VPM PBS KIDS, lifestyle channel VPM Create and international program channel VPM WORLD, as well as Richmond NPR station VPM News (88.9 FM) and VPM Music (107.3 FM, 93.1 FM and 88.9-HD2). In the Northern Neck (89.1 FM) and Southside Virginia (90.1 FM), listeners receive a combination of news and music. Audiences can access VPM online at VPM.org and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. 

About OBJECTIVE MEDIA GROUP AMERICA
Objective Media Group America is the U.S. arm of Objective Media Group.  An LA-based All3Media America company, OMG America is led by President, Jilly Pearce in creating and producing original entertainment and reality formats, including “Lingo” (coming soon on CBS), “The Cube” (returning for season 2 on TBS), “Phrogger: Hider in My House” (Lifetime), “12 Dates of Christmas” (HBO Max), “Worst Cooks in America” (The Food Network), “Spring Baking Championship: Easter” (The Food Network) and more. Objective Media Group is headquartered in London and headed up by CEO Layla Smith.

About CPB
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private, nonprofit corporation authorized by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,500 locally managed and operated public television and radio stations nationwide. CPB is also the largest single source of funding for research, technology and program development for public radio, television, and related online services.  For more information, visit cpb.org, follow us on Twitter @CPBmedia, Facebook and LinkedIn and subscribe for email updates.

About PBS

PBS, with more than 330 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches over 120 million people through television and 26 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature, and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’s broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. Decades of research confirms that PBS’s premier children’s media service, PBS KIDS, helps children build critical literacy, math, and social-emotional skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Delivered through member stations, PBS KIDS offers high-quality educational content on TV — including a 24/7 channel — online at pbskids.org, via an array of mobile apps and in communities across America. More information about PBS is available at pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile and connected devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Communications on Twitter.

 

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CONTACTS:
Atiya Frederick, PBS, anfrederick@pbs.org
Cara White / Mary Lugo, CaraMar, Inc. cara.white@mac.com; lugo@negia.net

For images and additional up-to-date information on this and other PBS programs, visit PBS PressRoom at pbs.org/pressroom.

 

 

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5 Big-Batch Meals That Make Great Lunch Leftovers

5 Big-Batch Meals That Make Great Lunch Leftovers

I’m content that meal prep has develop into so trendy, due to the fact it is a terrific way to save time on feeding on your own. But one particular thing that grinds my gears about the way meal prep is showcased on social media—rows and rows of tupperware containers, all packed with an equivalent arrangement of rooster, rice, and broccoli, or a thing similar—is that it feels so, so regimented. These photographs and the accompanying rhetoric make it seem that if you are not adhering to this components (a starch moreover a protein as well as a vegetable, all cooked independently), you’re not accomplishing it proper.

But Instagram absolutely does not equal truth, and the fact is that meal prep doesn’t have to search any specific way. Just about anything that you can make ahead of time, and either reheat or consume cold, is a wonderful prospect for lunch food prep. Positive, often that means rooster and broccoli and rice (and there is a recipe for that below that features a entertaining sauce), but it can also suggest a major pot of noodles, a sluggish cooker pork shoulder, a massive batch of chili, or even a strong salad. The extra large-batch recipes you have in your arsenal, the significantly less likely you are to get bored with your weekly food preps, which means you are much more very likely to actually maintain undertaking it.

The recipes down below work for all kinds of choices and conditions. Two of the recipes are vegan, and a few have meat. Two can be designed in the gradual cooker, whilst three call for some mixture of oven and stovetop cooking. All five are gluten-totally free, as long as you are making use of the gluten-free of charge variations of ingredients like grits and soy sauce (or tamari).

If you are in a rut with meal prep and you’re prepared to test something new—or you want a minimal little bit of inspiration to check out large batch prepping for the initial time—give a single of these a spin and remind by yourself that preparing multiple meals at once can search numerous distinct ways.

Chelsea Kyle. Prop styling by Amy Elise Wilson for Laird and Fantastic Corporation. Food styling by Pearl Jones for Ashley Klinger & Co. 

Peanut-Coconut Pork Noodles With Kale

Coconut-based mostly sauces have lengthy been a essential feature of quite a few South and Southeast Asian cuisines, and now they are preferred all-around the planet. This noodle recipe makes 8 servings but calls for just one particular can of coconut milk, which indicates there’s just enough sauce to coat the noodles, but not so much that you need to have a spoon to sop every little thing up. I feel the dish preferences very best with ground pork, but you could use a different kind of floor meat and nonetheless get tasty benefits. Get the recipe below.

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Quirkiy kitchen gadgets that make great last-minute gifts!

Quirkiy kitchen gadgets that make great last-minute gifts!
A vampire garlic crusher, a loch ness monster tea infuser mug, and a bear cheese grater

Give the gift of whimsy this holiday with these adorable kitchen gadgets!

Quirky might not be your first thought when it comes to holiday gift-giving, but these kitchen gadgets will put a little fun into an otherwise stressful time. Anyone — from expert to novice — can appreciate these innovative ideas because they’re practical tools as well. Plus, they’re all available on Amazon, so you can get them in time. Don’t wait too long though, you only have a week left!

This Magic Mushroom looks like a mushroom, but actually turns inside out to become a funnel! It fits either wide mouth jars or skinny bottles, so it’s good for transferring liquids, cooking oil, ground coffee, and more.

“This is the cutest little funnel and I love it,” said an Amazon reviewer. “The “mushroom cap” folds up in order to make a funnel, then folds back when not in use. The funnel hole isn’t super big, and you’ll want to only use liquids in this…but it’s perfectly adorable sitting on the kitchen counter…”

No need to be crabby with this cute gift! You can use this adorable red silicone crab as a spoon rest or a steam releaser — simply position it to keep the pot lid open as you cook.

It’s a hit with this Amazon reviewer: “One of the best of the best purchases I’ve made! I love this little guy so much. He fits on saucepans and skillets perfectly and can hold spoons (and scissors) when sitting on a flat surface. He’s so victorious! So pleased with his culinary skills!”

Have a tea drinker in your life? Consider this Cup of Nessie tea infuser mug. Just fill Baby Nessie’s “body” with loose tea, and then add hot water. It looks like a Loch Ness Monster floating in a teacup. Cute!

One Amazon shopper calls it the perfect gift. “This is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever even HEARD of the Loch Ness Monster! Or TEA! The tea infuser is not only adorable, it’s fun to use and easy to clean! The tin cup makes you feel outdoorsy, like you’re sitting in from of a loch in Scotland.”

Now this is a bear you actually want in your kitchen. Barry the Bear is a box grater not just for cheese, but also for carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, or anything else you want to shred.

“Barry the grater is wonderful,” said this five-star review. “Works great for zesting, grating garlic, and a small amount of cheese. He’s great for small jobs. His belly only holds about a cup of volume, that’s plenty for a one/two person meal prep. Bonus he’s cute and easy to clean.”

Add even more fun to pizza night with this amusing axe-shaped pizza cutter. It’s a great idea for kids and lumberjack wannabes alike.

This Amazon shopper agrees it’s a fun gift: “It’s super sharp, cuts well and definitely it is a super cool gift, affordable, that will put a smile on everyone’s faces. Only having as a decoration already worth the money! We absolutely love this pizza cutter!”

Keep the vampires away with this amusing garlic crusher. It peels and crushes multiple garlic cloves in seconds without a knife. Perfect for the garlic lovers in your life!

One Amazon shopper said it’s actually bought it as a joke, then fell in love with it. “THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST PURCHASES I HAVE EVER MADE!!! This little buddy handles about 3-5 cloves at a time (depending on size) and is the easiest garlic-processing-item to clean IN THE HISTORY OF EVER!!”

This Hello Kitty ramen bowl set comes with a pair of chopsticks built right in. Perfect for noodle soups of all kinds.

“Ordered this for my Granddaughters 9th birthday,” said this happy buyer. “She has only just discovered non-US foods and she loves Ramen style soups…This is a nice weight bowl, the graphics are very clear & bright.”

Imprint Baby Grogu on every grilled sandwich you ever make with this clever panini press. Perfect for the Mandalorian fan in your life, or anyone who can’t get enough of baby Grogu.

“I bought this for Christmas, everyone loves it,” said a five-star review. “It’s super easy to use and clean up is easy too. Every Wednesday (when new Boba Fett episodes come on) is officially grilled cheese night.”

Separating yolks from egg whites just got easier — and more fun. This adorable silicone egg separator will bring a smile to the whole family.

“This thing is a time and egg saver,” said this enthusiastic shopper. “This little frog gets the job done efficiently and prevents the waste that happens when the yolk breaks. Plus, it’s just plain fun to use in the morning. Wish it were a bit easier to clean, but otherwise, a great purchase.”

With the Marna Pink Piggy Steamer, you can microwave leftovers without making a big mess. Simply place it over your food and nuke it for a few minutes. It’s also great for steaming veggies!

One Amazon shopper said it was life-changing. “I wish I’d bought this long before I did, it’s so useful. It’s perfect for covering a bowl of soup or other leftovers. (We use the IKEA 365+ soup bowls and it fits exactly.) It holds tight to the bowl and I’ve never had any spillover…One month after getting this smaller size, I ordered the larger one.”

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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Find more expert picks like the best tech gifts on Engadget, the best gift ideas for car lovers at Autoblog, gifts for the young (and young at heart) at In the Know, and picks for just about everyone else on your list (moms, dads, teens, nurses, you name it!) in Yahoo’s holiday gift ideas section. On AOL, you’ll find for gift ideas for seniors shopping for moms, dads, teens and toddlers.

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The rebbitzin’s recipes: Add great food to your Chanukah celebration

The rebbitzin’s recipes: Add great food to your Chanukah celebration
 

 

The eight-day celebration of the holiday of Chanukah is quickly approaching. The excitement is in the air, regardless of age or background. Just ask my children, “How many days are left until Chanukah?” and they will tell you the countdown!

This year, the 25th of Kislev, the first candle is kindled in the menorah on Sunday evening, Dec. 18 .

The miracle of Chanukah commemorates the finding of the holy flask of oil in the Holy Temple with the seal of the Cohen Gadol, the high priest, which burned for eight days, in the Temple Menorah, instead of only for one day. Additionally, we remember the victory of the Maccabees, led by Judah Hamaccabee, over the Greeks. Furthermore, Yehudit, the daughter of the Cohen Gadol, risked her life in order to save the Jewish people by seducing the Greek general, tiring him with rich dairy foods, and then killing him. Miracle after miracle, we have witnessed the hand of Hashem, our G-d, save us from persecution.

It is customary to enjoy dairy cuisine, along with foods cooked in oil, such as latkes, on Chanukah in commemoration of the miracle of oil. It is my hope and blessing that we, the Jewish people, merit witnessing again light amidst the darkness in our world and see the rebuilding of our Holy Temple in Jerusalem speedily in our days.

POTATO LATKE WEDGES
WITH ZUCCHINI AND
SAGE
1 sweet onion, peeled
1 medium zucchini
3 medium baking potatoes,
peeled
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 Tbs. sage
2 Tbs. canola oil

Grate all vegetables with the medium shredding blade of a food processor. Squeeze out any excess liquid. Add eggs and mix together in large mixing bowl. Add seasonings and oil. Toss until well-combined.

Spray a 12-inch skillet with oil spray—lightly coated. Heat pan over moderately high heat. Add the entire potato mixture in order to form one giant latke. Fry for approximately 6-8 minutes, or until the bottom of the latke is golden brown. Lift with a spatula and flip latke (or place a platter over the top and invert it onto the other side) in skillet. Fry for approximately 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve with applesauce (recipe follows), if desired.

HOMEMADE
APPLESAUCE
6 tart apples
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Peel, core, and quarter apples. Place in ice cold water to prevent discoloration. Cook covered in 3-quart saucepan in 1/3 cup water for 30 minutes, or until soft. Add sugar and cinnamon and stir. Simmer 5 minutes. When cool, mash with a spoon if chunky applesauce is desired. A second option is to place a hand blender into saucepan and puree until a fine mixture is achieved.

Yields 4-5 servings.

GREEK SALAD
1 head Romaine lettuce, torn
into pieces
2 Roma tomatoes, cubed
1 cucumber, sliced thin
1 red onion, peeled & sliced
1 5-oz. jar black Kalamata
olives
2 Tbs. capers (optional)
8 oz. feta cheese, cubed
3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. dried parsley
1 Tbs. dried oregano
1/4-1/2 tsp. sea salt

Place all vegetables into a large mixing bowl. Combine vinegar, oil, and spices in a small mixing bowl. Pour dressing over salad, add feta cheese, and toss together. Transfer to serving bowl.

Makes 6-8 servings.

LOW- FAT FETTUCCINE
ALFREDO WITH
MUSHROOMS
16 oz. Fettuccine pasta (I
prefer the thicker size)
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
8 oz. low-fat mozzarella
cheese
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped

Boil and drain pasta, and set aside. In a 3-quart saucepan, over a low flame, combine 2 Tbs. of flour and 2 Tbs. of olive oil. Add milk and cheese, mixing continuously until bubbly.

Saute mushrooms and garlic in 2 Tbs. olive oil in an 8-inch skillet.

Add seasonings and mix altogether. Place pasta onto large serving platter and pour cheese and mushroom mixtures on top. Toss together and serve immediately. Serves 4.

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