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Miss Mattson's first episode of her new cooking show on LIFETIME television. She was also playing Janet Green on the ABC daytime serial ""All My Children"" while doing this series. Miss Mattson is an accomplished culinary chef, a trait she learned from her loving father, and by taking culinary courses after her other daytime serial ""Santa Barbara"" ended. Miss Mattson's first guests were MICHAEL LOMANACO (Chef ""21 Club"" in NYC) and BROOKE ALEXANDER (actress on ""As The World Turns"")Brooke and Robin did a parody of their soap opera connections entitled ""All My Onions"" RECIPES ""Pan Roasted Tapas-Style Shrimp Salad"" ""Sauteed Scallops In An Herb Tomato Sauce""
""PASTA, PASTA, PASTA"" was the theme of this episode. Robin's guests were ANDREW SCHLOSS (cookbook author of ""While The Pasta Cooks"" and SUSAN WESTMORELAND (guessing the spelling of her name as it wasn't shown on air....Food Director of ""Good Housekeeping"" magazine) RECIPES ""Everyday Classic Meat Sauce With Spaghetti Creamy Herby Spinach Sauce With Spaghetti Nicoise Sauce Sardine and Olive Sauce Pasta With Tomato Sauce
Robin's guest was ROZANNE GOLD (cookbook author ""Recipes 1-2-3"")and ARTHUR SCHWARTZ (cookbook author of ""What To cook When You Think There Is Nothing In The House To Eat"" and ""Soup Suppers"") RECIPES Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Sweet Red Pepper Sop
Robin's guests were DORIE GREENSPAN (cookbook author ""Waffles From Morning To Midnight"" and HOWARD HELMORE (guessing spelling of last name as it did not appear on air) RECIPES Hickory and Maple Waffles Howard's Omelette
The episode was entitled ""Big Screen Cooking"" Robin's guests were TONY LOBIANCO (actor) and JOEL SEIGEL (Film Critic) RECIPES Pasta With Broccoli Rabe Pesce Piccante Ala Caruso Fruit Cobbler Cobbler Dough
This is week # 2 of Robin's series. Robin's Guest were DANIEL BOULUD (author of ""Cooking with Daniel Boulud"" and owner of the restaraunt ""Daniel"", which I believe is located in New York) and BIBA CAGGIANO (author of ""From Biba's Italian Kitchen"") RECIPES Tuna Salad With Canelli Beans and Black Olives Bruschetta with red peppers Speck with Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Robin's guests were KAREN LEE (author of ""The Occassional Vegetarian"")MARCUS SAMUELSSON (executive chef, ""Aquarit"" who did a segment on ""plate garnishment"") and SAM WEINER (Pesident ""Edge Craft"" and knife specialist) RECIPIES Chinese Charred Peppers and Zucchini Seasoning Sauce Tomatoes with tuffed Rice
BRIDAL AND BABY SHOWERS was the theme of this episode. Robin's guests were RICK RODGERS (author of ""Bridal and Baby Showers"" and BOB SLOAN (author of ""Dad Cooks Up A Party"") RECIPIES Parmesan Prosciutto Scones Boursin Stuffed Chicken Breasts Sweet Red Pepper Sauce Crositini with Goat Cheese Smoked Salmon with Dill
The theme of the show was ""AHHH"" Coffee episode. Robin's guest were CORBY KUMMER (author of ""The Joy of Coffee"") nd MICHELE SCICOLONE (author of ""La Dolce Vita"") RECIPIES Tiramisu Mocha Chip Cookies
""SUMMER FRUIT"" was the theme of this episode. Robin's guest were MATTHEW D'ARRIGO (Hunt's Point Produce Market) MARIE SIMMONS (author of ""Fresh and Fast"") and ELIZABETH AUSTIN (Food editor of ""Woman's Day"" magazine and contributing editor of ""Woman's Day Cookbook"") RECIPIES Mango and Melon Salsa Watermelon Cooler Watermelon with Raspberry sauce
""CHICKEN"" was the theme for this episode. Robin's guest were JIM FOBEL (author ""The Whole Chicken Cookbook"") ROBERT S. WOODS (actor from ""One Life To Live"") and PEGGY KATALINICH (food editor for ""Family Circle"" magazine) RECIPIES Asian Chicken Salad Italian Marinade Tex Mex Marinade Asian Marinade
Robin's guest were ANN LEE CONNOR? (Don't know if that spelling is correct) and MELISSA HINCHMAN (both gals are part of the Atlanta Jr. League and co-authors of ""True Grits"") TERESA LUX (author of ""My Favorite Chocolate Recipies"") and JESSICA B. HARRIS (author of ""The Welcome Table"") RECIPIES Heavenly Cheese Grits Butter Pecan Turtle Bars Okra Fritter
""AMERICAN CLASSICS"" was the theme of this episode. Robin's guests were ANN HODGEMAN (author of ""Beat This, Beat That"") and SYLVIA LOVEGREN (author of ""Fashionable Food"") RECIPIES Mustard Glazed Flank Steak Red, white and Blue Gelatin Mold Instant Chocolate Pudding
""PERFECT PICNICS"" was the theme of this episode. Robin's guests were LARRY FONGLONE (author of ""An American Place"") and PAMELA MORGAN RECIPIES Peanut Barbecue Shrimp Peanut Sauce Chayote and Red Pepper Salad Unfried rispy Chicken Rice, Green Bean, Lima Bean and Corn Salad
Robin's guest were MELANIE BARNARD (author of ""Low-Fat Grilling"") DREW NEIPORENT and BONNIE ???? RECIPIES Big Ben's BBQ Ribs West Coast Grilled Chicken Breast
Week # 4 for Robin Robin's guests were LYN ST. JAMES (Race Car driver) VIISHA SEDLAK (Race Walker) and NANCY CLARK (author of ""The New York City Marathon Cookbook"") RECIPIES Muesli Mix Breakfast Pizza Vegetarian Sloppy Joe Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Prunes
Robin's guests were BARBARA KAFKA (author of ""Party Food"" and ""Roasting"")RICK BAYLESS (author ""Authentic Mexican"") and SLEAH RARBACK RECIPIES Spinach and Mushroom Frittata Basic Frittata Mix Chipotle Shrimp Pita Pizzas For Kids
Robin's guests were PAMELA SMITH (author of ""The Good Life"") and SALLY LEE RECIPIES Papaya and Mango Salsa Tropical Spinach Salad
""TOUR OF THE SPICE RACK"" was the shows theme Robin's guest were JULIE SHANI (author of ""Saving Spices and Herbs"") and SUSAN KRANWINKLE RECIPIES Barbecue Spice Blend Barbecue Marinade Barbecue Sauce
""SWEET TREATS"" was the theme of this episode Robin's guests were ????? (author of ""Disney's Family Cookbook"" and NICK NALGIERI RECIPIES Blueberry Fool Worlds Simplest Candy Guilt Free Fudge Brownies Key west Lime Pie
Week # 5 for Robin ""WAR BETWEEN WEST & SOUTH"" was the theme of this episode. Robin's guests were BO & MINNIE WAFFORD, JIM FARRELL and FRED THOMPSON RECIPIES Texas BBQ Sauce Hush Puppies North Carolina BBQ Sauce
Robin's guests were NATALIE DUPREE (author of ""Quick Meals For Busy Days"")and BONNIE TANDY LeBLANG (""gadget woman"") RECIPIES Uncle John's Ginger Tuna Steak Baked Pineapple Alaska
GRAINS: The Food Pyradmid was today's episode's theme Robin's guests were KEVIN GRAHAM author of ""Grains, Rice and Beans"" and KAREN LEE author of ""The Occasional Vegetarian"" and her second visit to the show RECIPES Braised Pearl Bailey Basil Pesto Vegetable Fried Rice Sweet Vanilla Polenta NOTE:Starting on Thursday July 18, 1996 thru Tuesday September 3, 1996 LIFETIME aired reruns of the first 23 episodes.
