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Bitchin' Kitchen (2010)
Unique, engaging cooking show for a new generation of foodies.
Bitchin' Kitchen is the brightest treasure hidden in the Cooking Channel's lineup. Nadia G. brings a tongue-in-cheek, punky cuteness that makes viewers forget they're watching an instructional cooking show at all (in the best kind of way). She brings together great recipes and interesting themes while educating the audience about the ingredients and techniques (often with a cast of characters like Panos the colorful, Greek meats guy, Hans the beefcake with a general knowledge of food and drink, and ... um, the Spice Guy -- the closest I've gotten is Hazek Meezosh, though that's probably nowhere close).
You've never laughed so much during a cooking show, guaranteed. I mean, maybe an occasional Good Eats joke, but this is the kind of humor you don't have to feel embarrassed about laughing at, because it's actually funny! The recipes are appealing, the food gorgeous, the themes clever, and the host pretty dad-gum cute and extremely funny. On top of that, Nadia's young, energetic, and intelligent enough to usher in a new generation of culinary enthusiasts. As a 20-something, myself, I realize the cooking shows typically appeal much less to viewers of my ilk than do the reality shows (Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives; Next Iron Chef; Food Feuds; etc.).