As I write my column, we have just completed filming season four of my national television cooking series At Home with Christy Rost.
Looking back and recalling when I flew to New York to film the pilot, I can hardly believe we’ve filmed four entire seasons, each containing 12 half-hour episodes.
The days are long, but ultra-creative during film week, as the film crew and I work as a team to not only present the recipes in their best light, but also to convey my passion for celebrating each day and gathering around the table with family and friends. The show is filmed in my Colorado studio kitchen, but relocating select segments and sometimes entire episodes outdoors to the grill, the front veranda, or side yard helps to ensure viewers stay glued to their televisions to see the majestic mountain vistas in the background.
Because the cost of groceries continues to rise and many are feeling the added stress of uncertain times, my season four focus is on budget-friendly meals and at-home celebrations that won’t stretch the wallet.
I’ve also included recipes for busy days and plenty of flavors inspired by my travels last fall as an Atlas Ocean Voyages guest chef. And because I’ll be cooking on an Atlas cruise from Dublin to Lisbon this October, I dedicated an entire episode to mouthwatering recipes such as Guinness braised short ribs, Irish cabbage with bacon, and traditional Irish soda bread.
Over the coming months, I look forward to sharing recipes from the show with you — from hot and bubbly casseroles for cooler months to “Sunday Dinner” main dish recipes and easy, decadent desserts.
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Because September is traditionally a busy month and tailgating is on everyone’s minds in North Texas, even if you’re tailgating in front of the TV, my oven Teriyaki buffalo wings recipe seems the perfect place to begin.
I cook these wings in a large roasting pan lined with foil to keep cleanup to a minimum. The recipe can be doubled if you have a large family, you’re expecting a crowd, or you want lots of leftovers.
The Teriyaki barbecue sauce, which can be prepared several days ahead, is made from ingredients most of us have in our pantries. Ground ginger substitutes nicely for the fresh ginger root.
I prepared a similar recipe as an appetizer during one of my Atlas cruises last year, and it was such a hit with guests and the crew, I decided to rework the recipe for my viewers. In fact, one of the guests ordered the wings for his appetizer, main course, and dessert!
I think you’ll like them, too.
Christy Rost is a cookbook author, host of Celebrating Home cooking videos, and longtime Park Cities and Preston Hollow resident. Her ‘At Home with Christy Rost’ cooking series for Eat This TV Network airs on AmazonFire, AppleTV+, Roku, Samsung TV, and YouTube. Visit christyrost.com for details and recipes.
