Big Daddy's House (2008)
Big Daddy's House is a cooking show on the specialty channel Food Network. The show stars Aaron McCargo, Jr., the winner of the fourth season of the network's reality television series, The Next Food Network Star. The six-episode first season was McCargo's grand prize for winning the reality show. The first episode aired on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 1:30 p.m., just one week after the last episode of The Next Food Network Star. McCargo left his job as the executive catering chef of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia to work on Big Daddy's House. The show aimed to show cooks, even those with little culinary experience, that making and preparing quality food can be easy, flavorful and enjoyable. When asked to describe the goal of his show, McCargo said, "Fun...bottom line. This is about having fun with your children, your spouse, your neighbors." McCargo, who adopts a friendly, casual demeanor on the screen, said he sought to make viewers feel confident about their kitchen skills. The Food Network billed Big Daddy's House as featuring "simple, fun and mouth-watering recipes that illustrate Aaron's love for big, bold flavors". CBS News said of McCargo, "Aaron not only brings his passion for down-to-earth cooking to the kitchen, he brings a warm and inviting personality."
Big Daddy's House: Season 1 - 6 Episode s
1x1 - Dream Diner
August 10, 2008
Get ready for a meal that is fit for a king! Big Daddy is cooking up his dream dinner! He begins with NY Strip Au Poivre, Potatoes Au Gratin and Grilled Asparagus Salad. Then, he has a fiery finish when he makes Plantains Foster on the stovetop.
1x2 - Dream Dinner
August 10, 2008
Calling all sons! It's time to get in the kitchen with your mom and dad and start making some magic! Big Daddy cooks up dishes inspired by his sons Josh and Justin. First, Aaron makes the Everything but the Kitchen Sink Chicken Tenders Salad. Then, he assembles Josh's Roast Pork Sandwich with Broccoli Rabe and Provolone Cheese, and finally he bakes up some delicious, Oven Baked Seasoned Fries. When everything comes together perfectly, Aaron's youngest son, Justin, joins him and together they sit down for a Boys Night In.
1x3 - Life is a Beach
August 17, 2008
Big Daddy is all about BIG flavors, so strap on your seat belt because he's about to take you on the ride of your lifetime, preparing foods for his friends who are ready for a Feeding Frenzy! First, he's making the Perfect Prime Rib with a Horseradish Sauce that will make you want to die and go to heaven. Then, Smash It Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Beggin' For More Broccoli Cheese Casserole. Finally, it's time to wash all those favorite foods down with a One and Done Long Island Iced Tea. The perfect end to the perfect meal!
1x4 - Feeding Frenzy
August 24, 2008
Grab your sunscreen and flip-flops because life truly is a beach in this picnic inspired episode. Big Daddy is paying homage to his father and family picnics he remembers from his childhood. He's taking his parents old recipes and updating them, Big Daddy style. He's making Ribs with Big Daddy Rub, Mega Egga Macaroni Salad, Sock Em' Seasoned Corn and Funky Fried Chicken.
1x5 - Keep Me in Bed
August 31, 2008
It's time to snuggle up with that special someone and feed them a little breakfast in bed! This morning Aaron is cooking up some of his wife's favorites. It's a meal fit for a queen with Super Stuffed French Toast, an Eggscellent Bean and Beef Burrito and some Get Ya Goin' Grits. Then, he finishes it all off with the BIGGEST Big Daddy Parfait you'll ever lay your eyes on! Get comfortable because these dishes are just perfect for breakfast in bed!
1x6 - Mentor Madness
September 7, 2008
Big Daddy dedicates this menu to his mentors and the dishes that started it all! He starts off with a top of the line filet mignon for Clemen's Cheese Steak Soup and masters a Fried Fish Sandwich with Remoulade with his Mom's Mouthwatering Carrot Slaw. Aaron even shows his brother, Donovan, a few tricks of the trade when they work side by side in the kitchen and try recreating Big Mamma's Sweet Potato Pie. This is one meal Aaron's mentors are sure to be proud of!