What about injecting the marshmallow fluff filling after the cake is baked? Will that qualify for your contest? That is how it's done with twinkies. The kitchenkrafts website has a "twinkle" pan that comes with a filling injector, but you could probably adapt a cake decorating nozzle to work the same way.
Food Network Star is meant to entertain us. It appeals to that inner-competitive aspect of our personality. "If that was me I would cook this..." or "If that was me I would say that..." We can also pick our favorite contestant and root for them. After only one episode I'm not ready to pick a favorite yet, but I am hoping Lisa and Nipa get the boot soon. All reality contest shows work on the same formula and its been successful for the networks and producers so these types of shows aren't going anywhere. If you don't like FNS, don't watch it. And don't watch it just so you can dis and complain about it here. Lighten up!! Mix yourself a martini, sit back and relax and just be entertained.
I agree with HunterAngler. Spike could've come up with some other way to prepare the scallops. That's how you become Top Chef - by being flexible and innovative. Spike was just too arrogant.
Cous Cous would go well with lamb. A little savory/sweet to balance out the stronger taste of the lamb.
I tried incorporating Marshmallow fluff into Brownie muffins so there was a pool of fluff in the middle of the muffin, and had the same problem you are having. The fluff would always rise to the top. It would also somewhat absorb into the brownies. I watched them cook and saw that the fluff expands from the heat and causes it to rise to the top. It didn't matter how much of the batter I put on top. You could try large marshmallows but I think you will have the same problem. Think Ding Dongs and Twinkies - they did it, you just need to replicate the type of filling they use. Good luck.
@chiffonade - Yup, chiff, 'tis true; Sandy was a judge. Methinks she finagled a spot on the panel to give herself credibility.
Can't believe Jennifer got the boot. I thought it would be Aaron. I was a tad annoyed by the little stunt he pulled, telling the judges that his son ran away before the comp started - lame and majorly manipulative. Brotha lost points with me at least. Nipa needed to go, how can you be a chef or cook and not want to handle fish?
I know I'm jumping in a bit late but you said you have until August... I was surfing for marshmallow recipes when I found your dilemma. Have you tried mixing the fluff with sweetened condensed milk? I don't know if it would help but rather than trying to find something to hold the fluff down it seems to me it would make the fluff heavier so it won't be as likely to rise. Good Luck!
I caught part of the new contest - only watched because of what I read here. Lisa wants to be connected to the 3C's, but I think of her as the 3P's.........Pretentious Pompous Posh. Cooking in heels is hilarious. OTOH, can you see her flopping around in Mario's orange clogs? I hope they keep her around for awhile - it would be fun to see her knocked off those high heels and breathe the same air as the rest of the population.
We have all learned that it makes absolutely no difference who wins anyway. FN is SO dumbed down and it's such a shame. Shamdra is a judge????? Holy Cool Whip! I'll watch the "STARS" (GAG) if I happen to run across it, but it's not high on my list. Only a few keepers left as far as interesting cooking shows are concerned and that's all I'm interested in seeing.
It is so bad that I can't stop watching it!. Lisa needs to come out in a french maid's outfit to complete her look. @vivianne, great idea about Bobby Flay's challengers.
I watched the first 2 seasons of TNFNS but missed the third one. I can't believe that if it's going to "change you life forever" you would put a winner like Party Line on at 4am!!! Oh and that's doubly confusing because FN here goes to infomercials until 7am.
I just watched the season opener of season 4 today and I'll probably keep watching it just to see Lisa go. She just isn't someone who seems like she can work with other people and/or be a part of the FN "family". (Plus I can't wait to see her biff it in those heels too!!)
However, what I really want to say about all this is WHY aren't they giving the challengers from Bobby Flay's Throwdown their own shows?????? Most of those people are already being fooled into thinking they're on a FN show and they do great, right off the bat! Offer them the shows they thought they were going to be on in the first place and we could avoid all this silliness and maybe get some good new shows! (Like the Muffaletta challenge that was on this afternoon. A sandwich show, like they thought they were on would be great and they were naturals!)
I only watch it for the comedy aspects of it. And so I can recap it for my food blog: http://minxeats.blogspot.com/2008/06/next-food-network-tool-star.html
I remember Kelsey from her show on local cable. She is sooooo Provo I can't believe it.
@ Traveller: I just realized that you add powdered sugar along with the butter to fluff for whoopie pies.... I don't know if you need it but maybe without the extra sug the mixture wouldn't be sweet enough.
hobcat57, it's so interesting that you say the judges aren't as snarky as Padma Lakshmi. I think I agree, but I actually get the sense that it's because Tushman and Fogelson aren't actually sharp enough to be snarky. I find them to be utterly witless and devoid of snap. Which is why I tend to think they fall back on the whole 'concerned face' thing they do. Susie especially - when her eyes fall downcast and she tells the contestant that she's 'disappointed' in them, or when Bob gets that exasperated look like, 'you guys aren't taking this seriously enough!' It cracks me up. You disappointed in them, Bob & Suse? Then *cast better people,* for crying out loud.
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