Nadia G's Bitchin' Kitchen

G knows how to stay fabulous on a budget (well, at least the fabulous part is true. A-hem.) In this episode Nadia applies the "fake it until you make it motto" to dinner, creating a luxurious menu with affordable ingredient swaps. Seafood can be expensive, but Calamari fries with homemade cocktail sauce taste as good as they are cheap. For the main: Mushroom medallione pasta in a porcini demi-glace. Dessert is served with an Amaretto mousse in an almond lace bowl. Panos tells us where to find the best deal on squid. The Spice Agent reports on reasonably priced porcini powder. G riffs on how creativity can replace cash, both in and out of the kitchen.

When you're feeling low nothing beats stuffing your face with sweets (...sure the sugar crash makes it worse, but live in the moment, no?!) G whips up 3 decadent desserts and gives us Nadvice on beating the blues. First up: PB&J Goat Cheese Tarlettes with a candied peanut crust, topped with sweet & tangy blackberry compote. Then we're whipping up Chocolate-Honeycomb Cookies served with Bourbon-Vanilla Milkshake Shooters. And finally: Drunken Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits: pretty layers of moist angel-food cake, fresh strawberries marinated in wild strawberry liqueur, and vanilla-infused white chocolate whipped cream create an eye-catching dessert that's guaranteed to lift your spirits. Spice Agent yaps about Madagascar vanilla, and how he overcame depression. Panos gives us the goods on healthy goat's milk cheese. Hans reminds us how exercise helps you get out of a slump.

Nadia G knows that "more is more", and in this episode she indulges in a no-calorie-counting-allowed appetizer extravaganza! On the menu: Foie Gras Lollipops: creamy foir gras and potato croquettes loaded with maple-caramelized onions. These babies are encrusted with honey panko, and flash-fried for the most epic lollipop you'll ever sink your teeth into - did we mention they're "candied" with a sweet & spicy bing cherry and port glaze? *Miiii. Next up: Steamed Pork Belly buns with homemade hoisin balsamico, garnished with fresh green onion & cucumber slivers. And finally... Gnocci Poutine! Golden pan-seared gnocci pillows, smothered in a beef and pinot noir gravy, topped with gooey, melted camembert cheese. The Spice Agent reports on Molasses, and how in Raanana pork is kosher as long as it's in a Chinese recipe. Panos talks about controversial foie gras. Hans gives us tips on how to maintain a Bitchin' body while indulging every now and again.

This episode is dedicated to all the married couples out there who want the magic back! Let the romance begin with Oysters G-feller loaded with creamy spinach-alfredo, crisp pancetta and panko. For the main dish, a juicy Rib-eye with B?arnaise, served with duck fat fries. For dessert indulge in a Strawberry Shortcake made with mascarpone and strawberry liqueur. G riffs on long-term relationships. The Spice Agent informs about tarragon. Panos teach us to shuck oysters like a pro.

Nadia G knows a thing or two about the internet. She also knows that it's important to sometimes step away from the computer and cook up a good home-cooked meal... in under 30 minutes so we can get back to our Facebook feed asap :P! In this episode Nadia G whips up 3 lightening fast dishes: Saltimbocca-inspired veal cutlet sandwiches, topped with crisped prosciutto and smothered in sweet pickle and sage mayo. Next up: Nonna's Penne al forno (baked penne pie) loaded with express Bolognese and gooey mozzarella. For our 3rd dish, G cooks up a Moroccan Couscous with butternut squash, sweet figs and pistachios. The fun: Nadia talks about Netiquette. Panos informs us about veal, and cries a bit. The Spice Agent yaps about sage. Hans yaps about the nutritional value of couscous.

In this Xmas extravaganza Nadia G cooks up a not-so-traditional "Feast of the Seven Dishes", with an international twist, and riffs on the holiday season. On the merry menu: Fresh Scallop, Striped Bass & Pineapple Ceviche (South American), Crispy Puttanesca Panzarotti stuffed with ripe plum tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives, anchovies, mozzarella and romano cheese. (Italian), Spicy Tom Yam with tilapia, manila clams, and juicy straw mushrooms. (Thai), Mussels in Meyer lemon white wine sauce (French), Schezwan-Italian shrimp linguine loaded with sweet cherry tomatoes, spring onion, and grilled oyster mushrooms. Midnight Prime Roast Beef with roasted pearl onions, new potatoes, and mushrooms in jus (English). And finally, for dessert, a Panettone Bread Pudding (hailing from the land of cheap friends who keep giving you stinkin' Panettone.) G and the crew share their special holiday memories as well as their multi-cultural traditions. And to wrap it all up in the spirit of the giving...

It's time you pummel your muffin tops, America! In this episode Nadia G shares her secrets to staying in Bitchin' shape. She talks about health, debunks diet myths, and cooks up three of her favorite tried and true low-fat recipes. Brunch: Egg white, caramelized onion & homemade fig jam sandwiches. Dinner is served with Turkey Cassoulet: juicy turkey legs slow-roasted with creamy butter beans in a light fragrant sauce. Low-fat desserts never tasted so good with G's Carrot Cupcakes topped with diet-friendly cream cheese frosting. The Spice Agent informs us about pectin powder, (and the importance of being able to pronounce your ingredients). Panos gives us the goods on turkey legs. Hans informs us that not all fats are created equal.

It's time to pop the question, and nothing says "Marry Me" like a home-cooked meal (well that, and saying "Marry Me"). On to the menu! For our appetizer: Creamy Lobster Bisque with saffron and chives. Next up: oven-roasted baby back ribs with a Bitchin' Balsamic BBQ sauce so good you can cheap out on the ring, served with truffled twice-baked potatoes. For dessert: Dark chocolate souffl? with smoked salt, served with a mint and toasted almond "pesto." G riffs on marriage and commitment. Panos gives us the goods on lobster. The Spice Agent talks mint, and warns us about the dangers of getting married (for a Visa.

Our expert Egoist Nadia G praises spoiling ourselves, and cooks up a fresh “Me Meal” using indulgent ingredients that pamper while keeping it fuss-free: Panko shrimp with strawberry aioli; Thai-Italian spring rolls served with peanut dipping sauce and a camembert feuilletee with apricot syrup and toasted pine nuts.

Nadia G cooks up a dinner custom-made for dumping -- because you once loved them, but more importantly: they know your secrets and probably got them on tape. Your soon-to-be-ex is going to get served… a sweet fig & pesto salad with an aged-balsamic reduction; a juicy Hawaiian burger with spicy chipotle mayo and tender peanut-butter-banana fritters.