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Season 1

  • S01E01 Hot Off the Grill

    • August 2, 2008
    • Food Network

    Grilling is a great way to bring out the flavors of so many ingredients, and Aida shows how to create delicious grilled dishes indoors. Aida cooks up Grilled Flank Steak w/Ginger Marinade, Grilled Peppers and Onions w/Limed Sour Cream and a Cherry, Almond and Herb Salad.

  • S01E02 Steak and Potatoes

    • August 9, 2008
    • Food Network

    They're the perfect pair, meat and potatoes. Aida takes these classic favorites and gives it a little kick. Aida shares tips for Seared Strip Steaks with North African-Spiced Butter, Olive Oil Oven Fries, Marinated Green Beans w/Olives, Shallots and Lemon Dressing.

  • S01E03 Easy as Pie

    • August 16, 2008
    • Food Network

    A warm and flaky pie doesn't have to be daunting. Aida breaks it down, and rolls out her Perfectly Flaky Pie Crust. Also, recipes for Double Banana Cream Pie, Coffee Whipped Cream and a Caffe Shakerato.

  • S01E04 Eggs

    • August 23, 2008
    • Food Network

    Eggs are an inexpensive way to make a great and hearty breakfast, and Aida shows how to prepare them perfectly, every time. With tips on Baked Eggs w/Canadian Bacon and Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa.

  • S01E05 Catch of the Day

    • August 30, 2008
    • Food Network

    There's nothing quite like fun and crispy fish and chips, and now you can make them easily at home! Aida makes Fried Cod Bites w/ Yam Fries and Spicy Mayo and Brown Butter-Sauteed Tilapia with Pistachios.

  • S01E06 Weeknight Dinners

    • September 6, 2008
    • Food Network

    In this episode, two delicious ideas for weeknight meals. Sauteed Turkey Cutlets with Avocado Sauce is simple to make, and light and flavorful for everyone in the family to enjoy. On the side is a creamy Lemon Orzo. For a new twist on chicken, try Aida’s quick and easy Honeyed Mango and Chicken Sautee with Toasted Cashews, served with Toasted Sesame Rice.

  • S01E07 Pasta in Presto

    • September 13, 2008
    • Food Network

    Pasta is an easy go-to weeknight meal, and Aida shows us three innovative twists on classic pasta dishes. Sage Butter Macaroni and Four Cheese is a decadent and delicious take on mac and cheese. Pasta with Citrus-Herb Sauce is a light tangle of thin spaghetti and fresh herbs. Then it’s a crowd pleaser – Rigatoni with Creamy Eggplant and Mozzarella.

  • S01E08 Mexican Night

    • September 20, 2008
    • Food Network

    Save a trip to the restaurant by preparing Aida’s easy and delicious, spicy Mexican-inspired dishes. The menu includes Quesadillas with Jack and Spicy Saute, Roast Pork Loin with Sour Citrus Sauce and Cilantro Rice.

  • S01E09 Sweet Morning

    • September 27, 2008
    • Food Network

    Here are some recipes to wake up to! Aida shakes up breakfast with Cardamom-Orange French Toast, with Honeyed Strawberries. And the perfect pancakes every time with Aida’s Cakey Buttermilk Pancakes that she likes to serve with Blackberry Syrup.

  • S01E10 Chicken

    • October 4, 2008
    • Food Network

    It’s the most asked question on Ask Aida – how to jazz up chicken? Aida’s got some simple and flavorful answers, including Pan Roasted Chicken with Oranges and Rosemary, and Roasted Garam Masala Chicken with Squash and Potatoes. On the side, an incredibly healthy and versatile dish: Cucumber-Bell Pepper Quinoa.

  • S01E11 Lasagna

    • October 11, 2008
    • Food Network

    Lasagna is one of the most beloved Italian dishes and Aida shares two of her favorite recipes. First, her family's Sweet Sausage and Three Cheese Lasagna. Then a unique Pesto Lasagna that everyone will love.

  • S01E12 Double Dips

    • October 18, 2008
    • Food Network

    Aida prepares two party-pleasing dips that can then be transformed into main dishes. Cucumber-Dill Yogurt Dip is perfect for crudite and can also be used as a marinade for Grilled Lamb Kebabs. Spinach-Ricotta Dip is delicious with cut pita wedges, and when transformed into Spinach-Ricotta Pesto Pasta with Crisp Prosciutto and Asparagus, it becomes a fast and simple weeknight dinner.

  • S01E13 Southern Comfort

    • October 25, 2008
    • Food Network

    Aida updates her favorite Southern dishes by making them lighter and more flavorful. Get ready to sink your forks into Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cider Reduction, Roasted Sweet Potates with Pecans and Spiced Maple Butter and Quick-Braised Collard Greens with Bacon and Sweet Onions.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Light and Healthy

    • January 3, 2009
    • Food Network

    Today’s show features light and healthy dishes that are colorful, flavorful and absolutely sensational.

  • S02E02 Quick and Affordable

    • January 10, 2009
    • Food Network

    Aida shares dishes that are fast in the kitchen and easy on the wallet, but rich and delicious in flavor.

  • S02E03 Simple Asian

    • January 17, 2009
    • Food Network

    On today’s show, simple Asian-inspired dishes that Aida promises you can make at home… with ingredients from your everyday supermarket.

  • S02E04 Game On

    • January 24, 2009
    • Food Network

    Call your friends over, the big game is about to begin. Hosting a sports party is one of Aida’s favorite ways to entertain and today, she’ll share recipes that will surely win any crowd over.

  • S02E05 Taqueria Mexican

    • January 31, 2009
    • Food Network

    Look no further, Aida has the best taco, quesadilla and Mexican breakfast.  On today’s show, Aida shares her favorite taqueria Mexican dishes which you can do right at home.

  • S02E06 Chocolate

    • February 7, 2009
    • Food Network

    Today, Aida will satisfy the sweet tooth with a whole show dedicated to one of her favorite ingredients:  chocolate!

  • S02E07 Pizza

    • February 14, 2009
    • Food Network

    Pizza is one of America’s favorite foods and today Aida shares innovative ways to make pizza right at home.

  • S02E08 Comfort Food

    • February 21, 2009
    • Food Network

    How about the best roast chicken, sinfully good mashed potatoes and the most decadent bread pudding?  Today, Aida is filling the kitchen with the intoxicating aromas of some of her favorite comfort foods.

  • S02E09 Fast With Five

    • February 28, 2009
    • Food Network

    There’s no excuse not to cook dinner tonight because Aida is going to share three amazing recipes and each one needs only five ingredients.

  • S02E10 Veggies Rock

    • March 7, 2009
    • Food Network

    On today’s show, creative and mouth-watering vegetarian dishes that will surely satisfy.  A hearty soup, a decadent pot pie and even baked risotto… it’s a show you don’t want to miss.

  • S02E11 One-Dish Wonders

    • March 14, 2009
    • Food Network

    Cooking can’t get any easier or tastier when you’ve got Aida’s delicious one-dish wonders. 

  • S02E12 Spring is in the Air

    • April 4, 2009
    • Food Network

    Springtime signals warmer days and lighter fare.  Aida celebrates the season with festive and colorful dishes.

  • S02E13 Mollenkamp Moms

    • May 2, 2009
    • Food Network

    It’s a tribute to the Mollenkamp Moms!  Aida prepares her sister Ivy’s famous Sauteed Lemon Chicken and Artichoke Hearts, her mom’s moist and delicious Ginger-Rum Bundt Cake and her grandmother’s legendary Pasta e Fagioli.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Burger Bonanza

    • August 22, 2009
    • Food Network

    Everyone loves a juicy burger, and Aida perfects three different types to satisfy all cravings. First up, she prepares a mouthwatering Big Bacon Cheeseburger topped with a spicy chile mayo. Then, she creates a flavorful Cajun Veggie Burger and can’t miss Cheesy Sliders with an overflowing toppings bar. For her "No Recipe Recipe," she also puts a healthy twist on everyone’s favorite side: French fries.

  • S03E02 Grilling Greats

    • August 29, 2009
    • Food Network

    Aida makes grilling simple and delicious with her tasty recipes starting off with a flavorful BBQ Veggie Pizza. Then, her brother Christophe stops by to help make some sizzling Peanut Ginger Chicken Skewers and a succulent Sweet Pepper and Flank Steak Salad. Aida’s "No Recipe Recipe" of Grilled Banana S’mores makes a sweet ending to this fiery meal.

  • S03E03 Cheesy Pasta

    • September 5, 2009
    • Food Network

    Everyone knows that nothing goes better together than pasta and cheese! Aida whips up delectable cheesy pasta dishes including Parmesan Arugula Dumplings, Simple Pasticcio, and her "No Recipe Recipe" Spinach Ricotta Shells.

  • S03E04 Cookie Craze

    • September 12, 2009
    • Food Network

    Aida takes the guessing out of baking with her stellar cookie creations. Chocolate-Dipped Orange Coconut Cookies, Pecan Pie Bars, and Vanilla Cherry Chocolate Cookies all make for a great selection of sweet treats. She leaves just enough room for some outrageous "No Recipe Recipe" Cookie Ice Cream Sundae Sandwiches.

  • S03E05 Steak, Rattle, and Roll

    • September 19, 2009
    • Food Network

    Aida answers steak questions while preparing a delicious variety of hearty dishes. First up, her classic Steak Au Poivre, and then Aida puts together a spicy Chili Jam Beef Stir Fry for tasty steak on a budget. Her "No Recipe Recipe" for Herb Garlic Butter makes the perfect complement to any steak dish.

  • S03E06 Chicken in a Flash

    • September 26, 2009
    • Food Network

    Aida cooks up some quick and easy recipes for delicious chicken in a flash including smoky Chipotle Chicken Fajitas and oven-fried Chicken Milanese. Her savory Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Sandwich packs a flavorful punch, and for a "No Recipe Recipe" she shows how to make the Perfect Roast Chicken.

  • S03E07 Cheese Please

    • October 3, 2009
    • Food Network

    Smile and say "cheese" on this episode of Ask Aida. For a breakfast treat, Aida whips up tasty Blueberry-Lemon Cheese Blintzes. She continues her cheesy menu with melt-in-your-mouth Cheesy ...

  • S03E08 Simple Stews

    • October 10, 2009
    • Food Network

    Aida stirs up three mouthwatering stews sure to satisfy the body and soul. She begins with a hearty Sausage and Bean Stew and continues with a classic Beef Stew with Biscuit Topping. Aida’s "No Recipe Recipe" for Veggie Chili rounds out this "stew-pendous" menu.

  • S03E09 Dinner Party Pork

    • October 17, 2009
    • Food Network

    Aida dishes up delectable pork, perfect for your next dinner party. She starts by cooking flavorful Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Chops and continues with a juicy Bacon-Wrapped Double Pork Meatloaf. For dessert, Aida shares her impressive "No Recipe Recipe" for Apples Foster Flambé.

  • S03E10 Chocolate Bliss

    • October 24, 2009
    • Food Network

    Satisfy your chocolate craving on this episode of Ask Aida. First, Aida bakes a decadent Chocolate Mocha Blackout Cake. Then, she shows how to use chocolate in a savory dish with her Cocoa Rubbed Pork. For her "No Recipe Recipe," Aida creates melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate-Dipped Cheesecake Lollipops.

  • S03E11 Eggs-Stravaganza

    • October 31, 2009
    • Food Network

    Aida serves up delicious egg dishes perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. She starts things off with a spicy Asparagus Jalapeño Strata and continues with her fiery Shakshuka, or Eggs in Purgatory. Her Egg-in-a-Hole Grilled Cheese makes the perfect kid-friendly meal, and for a "No Recipe Recipe," Aida stirs up a sophisticated Egg Drop Soup.

  • S03E12 Aida's Thanksgiving

    • November 7, 2009
    • Food Network

    Create the perfect Thanksgiving feast with Aida’s crowd-pleasing menu. First, she fixes an upscale Apple-Sage Roast Turkey, which pairs perfectly with her savory Whole Wheat Stuffing. Then, Aida gives pumpkin pie a facelift with her Pecan Pumpkin Crunch. Finally, Aida shares her simple "No Recipe Recipe" for Hearty Pan Gravy.

  • S03E13 Aida's Holiday

    • November 14, 2009
    • Food Network

    It's the most wonderful time of the year... and the best time for eating! Aida's making her family holiday favorites; a gorgeous Prosciutto Standing Rib roast with sweet figs, a Corn Pudding with creamy gruyere, and festive Honey-Almond Lace cookies dipped in chocolate. and finally, a simple no recipe recipe for a beautiful Red Velvet Trifle.