Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Dec 15th - Gordon Ramsay Cookalong


Some time ago we told you that Chef Gordon Ramsay was going to have a cook-along with you.
The time is near -  Tuesday, Dec. 15 on Fox -- "Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live."
The audience is invited to cook along with Gordon Ramsay, yes, the Michelin-honored chef will walk viewers through a three-course meal for four that they will prepare within one hour's time.
For those living on the west coast there will be a delay.
Even though Ramsay will be cooking live from Los Angeles, it won't be seen locally until 9 p.m.,and that means you'll be eating  at 10 p.m.
For those on the east coast, you'll eat at a more respectable hour.
Get your Ti-Vo ready.


Here's the menu.
For starters, it's angel hair pasta with shrimp, chili peppers and tomatoes.
The main course will be Steak Diane with sauteed potatoes and peas.
A quick tiramisu completes the meal.
If you would like to join Chef Ramsay, here's your shopping list:

Produce
1 red chili pepper
5 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 large tomato (heirloom or beefsteak)
1 lemon
Small handful fresh basil leaves
3 scallions
4 oz. crimini mushrooms, cleaned (can also use button mushrooms instead)
3 shallots, peeled
Small handful of flat-leaf parsley
3 small sprigs of rosemary
1 pound small, waxy potatoes (Yukon gold, cut in half)
2 cups peas, defrosted if using frozen

Meat/fish
1/2 pound medium-size raw, peeled shrimps
4 small sirloin steaks (approximately 7 ounces each)

Dairy
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup mascarpone
2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter

Pasta/Bread
7 ounces angel hair pasta
4 Italian ladyfingers or savoiardi

Baking
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Piece of chocolate (to grate as garnish)

Liquor/coffee
4 tablespoons Marsala, or sweet dessert wine such as Vin Santo
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup cold strong coffee

Condiments
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Would you like to appear on the show, from your own home, almost with Chef Ramsay?
If this sounds like you, then contact Fox quickly!
They are looking for Couples, Families, Best Friends or just YOU
People who have a PASSION to COOK and a passion to LEARN!
To apply, email cookalongwithgordonramsay@gmail.com or go to fox.com/casting.htm