Hungry Nation - Working Class Foodies

Eggplant Caponata, The New York Botanical Garden Edible Garden

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:02:44 EDT

Rebecca recaps her weekend cooking demos at the New York Botanical Garden's Edible Garden with frequent collaborator Brendan McDermott, and a link to the PDF download of their recipe.

Summer Tomato Recipes: How To Make Classic Gazpacho; Simple Summer Salad

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:14:55 EDT

Two fantastic, simple recipes that put beautiful summer tomatoes front and center: an Andalusian gazpacho and a tri-color summer salad.

Vegetarian Steaks: Grilled Romaine & Cauliflower 'Steak'

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:45:04 EDT

At summer barbeques, vegetarian options are generally few and far between. Give these simple, affordable, and completely delicious vegetable 'steaks' a try at your next grill-out.

WCF: On Our Radar, Reviews, Cool Stuff, Etc.

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:18:00 EDT

Rebecca shares more cool food-related finds plus some awesome gifts from fans and upcoming events. Always With Honor The Tasty Awards New York Botanical Gardens

How To Make Refreshing Summer Ice Pops: Strawberry-Mint Ice Pops & Kulfi

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:14:09 EDT

Two delicious recipes to cool off this summer: strawberry ice pops spiked with mint and ginger, and a variation on kulfi, the classic Indian frozen treat. Special thanks to Robert for the vanilla beans used in the kulfi!

How To Make Southern Peach & Blueberry Cobbler: Recipe

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:50:11 EDT

Rebecca shares her personal recipe for peach & blueberry cobbler - a fantastic dessert that's good made with any fruit and a rich, decadent, comforting treat for any occasion.

How to Make Ricotta; Zucchini Pancakes Recipe

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:11:12 EDT

Rebecca shares her favorite off-the-grill zucchini recipe - quick and simple zucchini pancakes, topped with homemade ricotta, cheaper and tastier than store-bought.

Meat & Beer: The Sixpoint Signal & Meatopia

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:49:12 EDT

WCFoodies brew beer & eat meat with the Good Beer Seal guys, Sixpoint Craft Ales, Slow Food NYC, and Meatopia for the ultimate summer food-and-beer fun. Succulent whole-roasted pig, tender beef brisket, delicious chicken chorizo and more - all of it sustainably farmed and cooked by 30 of NYC's best chefs...and washed down with cold, delicious Sixpoint beer.

On Our Radar

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:38:02 EDT

Rebecca shares her current favorite cooking- and food-related things. Frankies Spuntino Michael Ruhlman - Ratio & Ratio iPhone App Elsa Chaves Always With Honor We Patch What Is Fresh

DIY BBQ Part 3: Soda w/Brooklyn Soda Works

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:16:09 EDT

Rebecca joins up with Caroline of Brooklyn Soda Works to make a refreshing & grown up soda using seasonal fruit and herbs, a refreshing treat for any BBQ or summer party.

DIY BBQ Part 2: Homemade Veggie Burgers & Potato Salad

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:59:26 EDT

DIY BBQ Part 2: Rebecca & Brendan make VEGAN-FRIENDLY Veggie Burgers & a super simple Potato Salad using their homemade condiments from last week's episode.

DIY BBQ Part 1: Homemade Hamburger Buns & Condiments

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:45:23 EDT

DIY BBQ Part 1: Rebecca & Brendan make hamburger buns & condiments that are perfect for any summer BBQ & Rebecca sends a DIY BBQ care package to her dad for Father's Day.

Summer Fruit Preserves

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:38:45 EDT

Rebecca preserves some peak season summer fruit, to answer a viewer's question from Formspring.me.

How To Make Asparagus Risotto

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:38:16 EDT

Rebecca makes a simple, delicious, vegetarian lunch for two using the season's first batch of spring asparagus from the farmer's market.

Peanut Butter Oat Bar: Healthy Summer Snack Recipe

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:50:00 EDT

Rebecca makes some tasty, healthy, and energizing snacks for Corwin, who's hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Pig Butchering at Jimmy's No. 43 w/The Piggery : Working Class Foodies

Tue, 18 May 2010 11:57:21 EDT

The farmers of the Piggery do a pig butchering demo at Jimmy's No. 43 while Rebecca joins the kitchen to make a pig-centered farmer's lunch.Working Class Foodies is a weekly how-to cooking show on the Hungry Nation network with great food, organic recipes, and affordable cooking tips. Website: http://www.hungrynation.tv/wcfoodiesFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/WCFoodiesWorking Class Foodies Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WCFoodiesHungry Nation Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HungryNation

Mark Bittman ChallengeMark Bittman Challenge

Mon, 10 May 2010 16:35:44 EDT

The WCFoodies challenge Mark Bittman to a cookoff - and need your help to make it happen!

How to Make Tamales for Cinco de Mayo w/Gabriela's Kitchen

Mon, 03 May 2010 17:22:55 EDT

Gabriela of Gabriela's Kitchen has the WCFoodies over for a tamale-making party for Cinco de Mayo.

How to Stock a Pantry & How to Make Stock

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:50:42 EDT

Rebecca goes over her essential pantry items & kitchen tools, then shows you how to save money by making vegetable & chicken stock from scraps.

How to Garden for Earth Day: Window Box, Urban Gardening

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:20:20 EDT

Rebecca makes a window box herb garden for Earth Day & promotes PBS POV's screening of Food, Inc (http://pbs.org/pov).

How to Make Flatbreads, Easy Bread Recipe

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:44:08 EDT

Chef Brendan McDermott shows Rebecca an easy, delicious, affordable recipe for homemade flatbreads.

Knife Skills & How To Make a Chicken Tagine (Casserole)

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:47:55 EDT

Chef Brendan McDermott shows some basic knife skills, then uses them to quarter a chicken for a tagine (casserole).TheBrooklynKitchen.com: http://thebrooklynkitchen.com/

Buttermilk Waffle Bread Pudding Recipe

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:04:49 EDT

Rebecca, home sick, shares with you her award-winning recipe for Buttermilk Waffle Bread Pudding, the judges' 3rd place pick at the Brooklyn Brunch Experiment.

How to Roast a Chicken

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:23:02 EDT

Rebecca answers a viewer's question and gives her failproof roast chicken recipe.

How to Make Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick's Day

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:17:37 EDT

A super easy recipe for traditional Irish Soda Bread, plus a fun & colorful twist on the recipe for St. Patrick's Day.

Cooking Questions & Answers, Tips : Working Class Foodies (Quickie)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:02:29 EST

Max answers a couple questions submitted on our formspring.Working Class Foodies is a weekly how-to cooking show on the Hungry Nation network with great food, organic recipes, and affordable cooking tips. Website: http://www.hungrynation.tv/wcfoodiesRecipes: http://www.hungrynation.tv/blogFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/WCFoodiesWorking Class Foodies Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WCFoodiesHungry Nation Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HungryNation

Oscars Recipe Ideas, Quick Tip : Working Class Foodies

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:12:43 EST

We've got another quick tip for you this week to help you enjoy the Oscars 2010 Awards show happening this weekend. We've spotlighted some of our past recipes as well as a few interesting popcorn recipes from our friends, so check them out and let us know what you think.Spicy Popcorn from Taste Buddies:http://allthingsnice.typepad.com/tastebuddies/2008/11/spicy-popcorn.htmlSalted Caramel Corn from Lick the Bowl Good:http://lickthebowlgood.blogspot.com/2009/10/sticky-addictions.htmlChile Lime Tequila popcorn:http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/chile-lime-tequila-popcorn-recipe.htmlHerbed Buttermilk Popcorn:http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/000131.htmlSpiced Caramel Corn:http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/000008.htmlWorking Class Foodies is a weekly how-to cooking show on the Hungry Nation network with great food, organic recipes, and affordable cooking tips. Website: http://www.hungrynation.tv/wcfoodiesFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/WCFoodiesWorking Class Foodies Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WCFoodiesHungry Nation Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HungryNation

Working Class Foodies: Garlic

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:57:12 EST

The WCFoodies answer YOUR questions. Today, it's all about our most-used cooking ingredients.

How to Make Polenta with Mushrooms & a Poached Egg

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:32:36 EST

Easy, hearty, and perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this organic, seasonal recipe combines some hidden gems of the winter farmer's market.

Savory & Sweet Chocolate Recipes for Valentine's Day

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:21:33 EST

Food historian Francine Segan shows the Working Class Foodies two beautiful, affordable, and easy recipes using Chocolate for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner.

Wings & Vegan Snacks for the Super Bowl

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:27:41 EST

With inspiration from Alton Brown, the WCFoodies give you 3 winning recipes for a Super Bowl party: wings w/an Asian dipping sauce & 2 filling vegan snacks.

How to Make Chinese Dumplings for the Super Bowl w/the Amateur Gourmet & VendrTV

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:41:27 EST

The WCFoodies team up with the Amateur Gourmet & VendrTV for a Chinese food feast in Flushing, Queens, then go home to make some dumplings of their own.

How To Make French Onion Soup

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:50:44 EST

Inspired by the classic Parisian dish, the WCFoodies share their recipe for affordable, organic French Onion Soup.

How To Braise Lamb Shanks

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:47:00 EST

The WCFoodies share their recipe for a hearty, easy winter dinner of braised lamb shanks. Vote for us in the Streamys: http://hungrynation.tv/streamys

Florida Lunch: Grilled Mahi Mahi Sandwich & Citrus Salad

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:23:03 EST

While home in Florida, the WCFoodies grill up a healthy & sustainable lunch using classic Florida ingredients.

New Year's Eve Party Tips & 2010 Predictions

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:10:29 EST

The WCFoodies share easy, organic recipes for every kind of New Year's party & make food predictions for 2010.

How To Make Candy as a Christmas Gift

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:40:37 EST

Flora Lazar, a Chicago-based confectioner, shows the WCFoodies her recipe for French nougat for affordable, local holiday gifts.

How to Make Hanukkah Latkes - Potato Pancakes for the Holidays

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:57:03 EST

While visiting family in Florida, Mom shows the WCFoodies their Grandpa's time-tested recipe for Hanukkah latkes (potato pancakes).

How To Make Beer In A Pumpkin: Cask'O'Lantern Homebrew

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:49:47 EST

The WCFoodies team up with their friends Megan & Corwin to brew beer in a pumpkin.

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Not Eating Out In NY w/Cathy Erway

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:22:37 EST

Cathy Erway of NotEatingOutInNY.com makes a fantastic Thanksgiving leftovers lunch with the Working Class Foodies.

Simple No-Bake Holiday Dessert Recipe: Thanksgiving Beeramisu

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

Oven too crowded with Thanksgiving turkey and sides? The Working Class Foodies show you how to make their award-winning recipe for a quick and delicious beeramisu.Links: http://www.thefoodexperiments.com

Holiday Recipes: Fail-Proof Thanksgiving Dinner, Part 1

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:29:32 EST

Max and Rebecca share tips and recipe twists to liven up your Thanksgiving menu. They're cooking turkey, a stuffing stand-in adapted from Bon Appetit & Molly Wizenberg of Orangette, and more. Links:Bon Appetit MagazineOrangetteChipotle Cranberry Sauce: bonappetit.comButternut Squash and Cheddar Bread Pudding: bonappetit.com

Working Class Momofuku

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:33:08 EST

All Max wants is to eat David Chang's Momofuku Bo Ssam, but it's way beyond his price range; instead, the Working Class Foodies make this roasted pork shoulder dish at home, and stretch the leftovers into a Momofuku-style ramen soup.Links: momofuku.comhttp://www.amazon.com/Momofuku-David-Chang/dp/030745195X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257178940&sr=8-1http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/bo-ssamhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvrAKzgjmzg

Home-Made Halloween Candy - Working Class Foodies

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:36:05 EDT

Inspired by Jacques Torres, Dan Barber, and Gourmet Magazine, the Working Class Foodies make pumpkin seed brittle and 'grown-up' candy apples for Halloween.

Our Family's Traditional Apple Cake: A Fail-Proof Recipe

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:52:03 EDT

The Working Class Foodies finally manage to get ahold of a classic family recipe for apple cake, and find that the recipe's secret is its simplicity.

Bratwurst with Theo Peck

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Theo Peck, co-host of The Food Experiment cookoffs and former chef at Blue Hill Stone Barns, teaches the Working Class Foodies how to make bratwurst from scratch. Warning: This episode will be extremely hilarious to men of all ages, and anyone ages 11-14. Links: http://www.thefoodexperiments.comhttp://www.carnivoreheartsherbivore.wordpress.com

Pickles

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

As the late summer produce fades from the market, Max & Rebecca pick up some pickling tips from the local pros, including Nick Horman of Horman's Best Pickles, on how to preserve vegetables for the winter and make their own pantry items.

Eggless Breakfast

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:11:30 EDT

Max forgets to buy eggs after the Working Class Foodies make their tortilla espanola, so he and Rebecca make a quick eggless breakfast.

Tortilla Espanola

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Rebecca finds herself being followed by the tortilla española, a popular Spanish dish of eggs and potatoes fried together in olive oil, a sort of cross between an omelet and a frittata that can be eaten warm or cold, day or night. Everywhere she looks, the tortilla is there: in food magazines, on tv shows, in cookbooks. Finally, Rebecca decides to give in to the surrounding temptation and make a tortilla for herself and Max.

Tacos De Lengua

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Max takes his obsession with taco trucks to the kitchen, where he and Rebecca make beef tongue tacos for some friends.

Seafood Cookoff

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Max and Rebecca go head-to-head to see who’s seafood dish will pack the biggest taste for the cheapest price.

Market Salad

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Inspired by the late-summer produce at the Union Square Greenmarket, Max and Rebecca make a light but hearty ‘market salad’ that’s perfect for those summer-to-fall transitional days when it’s still too hot to do much cooking.