Cooking for Real Season 1 Episode 2 Bistro Night In

Cooking for Real season 1 episode 2 is titled "Bistro Night In" and is all about recreating the delicious flavors of a French bistro in the comfort of your own home. Host Sunny Anderson begins the episode at a local bistro in New York City to get inspired by the classic French dishes on their menu.

Back in the kitchen, Sunny starts off by making a tasty appetizer of Crostini with Brie and Caramelized Onions. She shows viewers how to make caramelized onions perfectly and then tops toasted baguette slices with creamy brie cheese and the onions for a melt-in-your-mouth treat.

Next up is the main course, Beef Bourguignon. Sunny explains that this dish is traditionally prepared with a tough cut of meat that's been slow-cooked in red wine to tenderize it. She opts for a more tender cut of beef and simmers it in a mixture of red wine, beef broth, bacon, and vegetables until it's fork-tender. It's served over egg noodles for a hearty and comforting meal.

To balance out the richness of the main course, Sunny prepares a light and refreshing salad of Mixed Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette. She whisks together a simple dressing with Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and olive oil and tosses it with a mixture of baby greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.

For dessert, Sunny makes a classic French treat: Crème Brûlée. She walks viewers through the steps of creating the custard base and then baking it in a water bath until it's just set. The finishing touch is a thin layer of sugar that's caramelized with a kitchen torch to create the signature crispy top.

Throughout the episode, Sunny offers tips and tricks to make each dish easy to prepare at home. She emphasizes the importance of using quality ingredients and taking the time to properly caramelize onions and sear beef to build flavor. By the end of the episode, viewers will have a complete French bistro-inspired meal to enjoy in the comfort of their own home.