What you need to 'Cookalong Live' with Gordon Ramsay ... if you dare

When we received our shopping list and and grocery bag in preparation for FOX's upcoming "Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live" show last week we were pleased to see that the less-than-successful Baked Alaska he walked a couple hundred TV critics through at the summer TV press tour is not on the menu.

On the other hand, how many people are rolling up their sleeves at 9 p.m. ET on a Tuesday night to start cooking a three-course dinner for four? We know Ramsay is Scottish, but the rest of us are not on a European dining schedule.

Still, if you plan to give it a go, here's what you're going to need:


MENU

· APPETIZER - Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Chili Peppers and Tomatoes (Serves 4)
· MAIN COURSE - Steak Diane with Sautéed Potatoes and Peas (Serves 4)
· DESSERT - Quick Tiramisu (Serves 4)


SHOPPING LIST


PRODUCE

· 1 red chili pepper
· 5 large garlic cloves, peeled
· 1 large tomato (heirloom or beefsteak)
· 1 lemon
· Small handful of fresh basil leaves
· 3 scallions
· 4 ounces crimini mushrooms, cleaned (can also use button mushrooms instead)
· 3 shallots, peeled
· Small handful of flat-leaf parsley
· 3 small sprigs of rosemary
· 1 pound small waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold, cut in half)
· 2 cups peas, defrosted if using frozen

MEAT/FISH

· 1/2 pound medium-size raw, peeled shrimps
· 4 small sirloin steaks (approx. 7 ounces each)

DAIRY

· 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
· 1 cup mascarpone
· 2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter

PASTA/BREAD

· 7 ounces angel hair pasta
· 4 Italian Ladyfingers, or Savoiardi

BAKING

· 1/4 cup powdered sugar
· 1 vanilla bean, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
· Piece of chocolate (to grate as garnish)

LIQUOR/COFFEE

· 4 tablespoons Marsala, or sweet dessert wine such as Vin Santo
· 1/4 cup brandy or cognac
· 1/4 cup white wine
· 1 cup cold strong coffee

CONDIMENTS

· Salt and freshly ground black pepper
· Olive oil
· Extra virgin olive oil
· 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, to taste
· 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard


Sadly, there was no check to cover the cost of groceries included with the press kit.

"Cookalong Live" airs Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. ET on FOX.

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