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BIG IN TASTE - BUT SMALL IN EFFORT

Weekdays
@
5:30pm & 9:30pm

People say they can't cook. And it's not that they can't - it's that they don't.

They've been totally ruined by recipes that call for a ton of ingredients and a million complicated steps. Sam the Cooking Guy is for people who want to eat well, but don't want to spend a year getting there. He doesn't believe in fancy equipment or expensive & hard-to-find ingredients. For the show he cooks at home...with his dog, kids and neighbors sometimes around - like we all do. And all his ingredients come from a regular supermarket. He says its food that's 'big in taste but small in effort'. If you can watch TV - you can cook. But trust us - this is not your grandfather's cooking show...

Hosted: Sam Zien

www.thecookingguy.com
Deli Roasted Chicken Day (Episode 016) New!

Thai Chicken Chili, Mediterranean Chicken Wrap, Enchiladas.

Schedule:
4/01 @ 5:30pm (DEBUT) & 7:00pm
4/03 @ 5:30pm
4/04 @ 5:30pm
4/05 @ 10:30pm

Pizza (Episode 015)

Sam makes three pizzas. OK, so only two of them turn out, who's counting?

Schedule:
3/19 @ 5:30pm
3/22 @ 5:30pm
3/24 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm
4/07 @ 5:30pm & 10:30pm

Chinese New Year (Episode 014)

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Sam as he makes Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Chicken Egg Rolls and Tomato Beef Chow Mein.

Schedule:
3/11 @ 5:30pm & 7:00pm
3/14 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm
3/17 @ 9:30pm
3/20 @ 5:30pm
3/23 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm
3/27 @ 5:30pm
3/30 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm

Romantic Dinner (Episode 013)

King Crab Legs, Warm Tomato & Goat Cheese Salad, Rack of Lamb and Crème Brulee

Schedule:
3/13 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm
3/16 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm
3/18 @ 5:30pm
3/21 @ 5:30pm
3/26 @ 5:30pm
3/29 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm
3/31 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm

Soup (Episode 012)

Who doesn’t like things served in bowls? Red Pepper, Egg Drop, Potato Soup and White Bean Chili.

Schedule:
3/09 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm
3/12 @ 5:30pm
3/15 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm
3/25 @ 5:30pm & 7:00pm
3/28 @ 5:30pm & 9:30pm
4/02 @ 5:30pm, 7:00pm, & 9:30pm
4/05 @ 5:30pm

Fiji Two (Episode 011)

The Fiji adventure continues – more food and more fun.

Schedule:
This Episode is currently not scheduled to air. Check back soon for schedule updates!

Fiji One (Episode 010)

Sam travels and eats his way through Fiji.

Schedule:
This Episode is currently not scheduled to air. Check back soon for schedule updates!

Viewer Recipes (Episode 009)

See what happens when you don’t try recipes in advance.

Schedule:
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Last Minute Stuff (Episode 008)

With some of the worst acting known to man – Sam cooks very easy things for his last minute guest Michelle – Lemon Pasta, Fried Rice, Meatball Sands.

Schedule:
This Episode is currently not scheduled to air. Check back soon for schedule updates!

Just Junk I Like (Episode 007)

A random selection of Sam’s fav’s. Roasted Tomato Pasta, Grilled Cheese with Lox and Chili Salmon.

Schedule:
This Episode is currently not scheduled to air. Check back soon for schedule updates!

Mexican (Episode 006)

A Mexican inspired meal from start to finish – Tequila Sunrise, Scallops, Sweet & Spicy Flank Steak and Bunuelos.

Schedule:
This Episode is currently not scheduled to air. Check back soon for schedule updates!

Ballpark Food (Episode 005)

A quick food behind the scenes of ballpark (Sam basically eats everything they’ve got) then goes back to his kitchen to make his own versions – Garlic Fries, Hot/Sweet Wings and Hot Dogs (with grilled onions, bacon chili and cheese).

Schedule:
This Episode is currently not scheduled to air. Check back soon for schedule updates!

Lunch Food (Episode 004)

It’s lunch day with Sam – including some of his favorite sandwiches – Open Face Roast Beef (with grilled onions), Shrimp BLT, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Potato Chip & Tomato sandwich and the classic Fried Egg Sandwich.

Schedule:
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Cocktail Party (Episode 003)

What to make for a group of people – Steak Sandwiches, Crab Cakes Sands, Gazpacho and cocktails.

Schedule:
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Grilling (Episode 002)

Sam BBQ’s Sweet & Sticky Ribs, Cedar Plank Salmon, Pork Tenderloins and Veggie Fajitas.

Schedule:
This Episode is currently not scheduled to air. Check back soon for schedule updates!

Random Things (Episode 001)

Sam starts the series with 3 of his favorite things to make – Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Yellow Pepper Pizza and Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Schedule:
This Episode is currently not scheduled to air. Check back soon for schedule updates!