Cooking for Real Season 8 Episodes

Episode 1

Chow Down

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

Episode 2

I Have an App for That

Sat, Oct 2, 2010

Appetizers are made, including shrimp in garlic-pepperoni sauce, pizza bites and one-bite s'mores.

Episode 3

Wonton Be Startin'

Sat, Oct 9, 2010

Episode 4

Chile Chile Bang Bang

Sat, Oct 16, 2010

Prepared: chili-lime fried chicken; bacon-and-green-chili cornbread; and Brooklyn iced tea.

Episode 5

High on the Lamb

Sat, Oct 23, 2010

Episode 6

First Date Spaghetti

Mon, Nov 1, 2010

Episode 7

After School Special

Sat, Nov 6, 2010

Chicken-chorizo patty melts topped with jicama salsa and red-velvet brownies are made.

Episode 8

Game Changing

Sat, Nov 13, 2010

Turkey with quick pan gravy is made, along with cherry-lemon relish and parsnip puree.

Episode 9

Pot Luck

Sat, Nov 27, 2010

A cheesy enchilada casserole is made, along with an easy salad with roasted-tomatillo dressing.

Episode 10

Brewed Awakening

Sat, Dec 4, 2010

Prepared: a rib roast with a coffee-herb crust; braised greens; and sage-potatoes au gratin.

Episode 11

Phonin' in Flavor

Sun, Jan 16, 2011

Episode 12

Borrowing from the South

Sun, Jan 23, 2011

A Southern-inspired meal, featuring hoppin' John (rice and beans); sautéed mustard greens; and sweet hoecakes.

Episode 13

Gamer's Gathering

Sun, Jan 30, 2011

A game-day spread, featuring spicy boiled peanuts; "grown-up" bologna sandwiches; nachos blancos with roasted-jalapeño salsa and homemade chips; and beer punch.