GEORGE HIRSCH LIFESTYLE Season 2


#201 “Go Green”
George visits Deer Run Farms in Brookhaven Long Island where Bob Nolan’s farm is a family affair, growing numerous varieties of vegetables and greens. Then back in his kitchen, George prepares a hardy grilled caesar salad, grilled eggplant with marinara and ricotta, and a flaky apple pot pie for dessert.
Good to Know Tip: Leafy lettuces
George’s recipes:
- Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with No Yolk Caesar Dressing
- Grilled Eggplant with Marinara Sauce & Ricotta
- Apple Pot Pie

#202 “Roots & Traditions”
Chef George tours a family farm whose deep roots hold a secret recipe for sustainability—horseradish, which the farm grows and grinds. Back in the kitchen, George prepares an updated well-seasoned creamy horseradish potato salad, hearty kielbasa berry jam casserole and a sour cream coffee cake pie. Then at a waterside tailgate, George shares the beauty of his hometown in Sag Harbor with his good friend Alex Goetzfried, a chef, journalist and award-winning photographer.
Good to Know Tip: Principles in baking
George’s recipes:
- Creamy Horseradish Potato Salad
- Kielbasa & Berry Jam Sauce
- Sour Cream Coffee Cake Pie, Pureed Pears

#203 “Comforting Brew”
George visits North Fork Brewing, a farm brewery that grows then brews. Then in the kitchen, he cooks IPA leek & onion soup, a fresh take on a Louis salad, and a refreshing stout coffee ice cream float. George and Alex share the three golden rules for a perfect fish fry.
Good to Know Tip: Cooking with leeks
George’s recipes:
- IPA Leek & Onion Soup
- Shrimp Louis, Remoulade Dressing
- Beer Batter Fish
- Stout Beer Ice Cream Float & Chip Cookies

#204 “Top Spear”
Three young farmers are taking on running one of the oldest family farms in the country, one spear at a time. After a visit to their asparagus farm, George prepares a trio of top spear dishes including asparagus coconut milk soup, asparagus duck pasta, and asparagus quick bread. Then he takes trip to the emerald jewel, Shelter Island, to pick up farm fresh produce with chef Alex as they craft their signature farm table.
Good to Know Tip: Asparagus, tip of the spear
George’s recipes:
- Asparagus Coconut Milk Soup
- Asparagus & Duck Pasta
- Asparagus Quick Bread

#205 “Celebration!”
A leading marine biologist cultivates oysters at a natural shellfish farm, sharing with George the joy of life with millions of oysters. Then back in the kitchen, George cooks up an inspiring celebration menu with a classic Waldorf salad, oysters Rockefeller and chocolate dipped fruits and cake.
Good to Know Tip: Be inspired
George’s recipes:
- George’s Waldorf Salad
- Oysters Rockefeller
- Chocolate Dipping For Any Occasion

#206 “Old Vines, Deep Roots”
George makes a visit to Paumanok on Paumanok, which is the Native American name for Long Island and also the namesake of a world-class estate vineyard that has been farmed since the initial days of the region’s wine production. In the kitchen, George prepares a prized picnic menu with wine friendly hors d'oeuvres and sweets while sharing tips and insights on wine.
Good to Know Tip: Selection and pairing wine
George’s recipes:
- Deviled Eggs
- Tuscan Board with Spiced Nuts
- Oatmeal Cookies

#207 “Ripe for the Picking”
George visits an historic bicentennial farm dating back to 1661, which is one of the oldest cultivated farms in the country. Then in the kitchen, he prepares a fresh berry & fennel salad with old school dressing, perfect roast chicken with cherry sauce and peach pie.
Good to Know Tip: Selecting farm fresh fruit
George’s recipes:
- Berry & Fennel Salad with Old School Dressing
- Perfect Roast Chicken with Cherry Sauce
- Peach Pie

#208 “Organic Beginnings”
George visits a multigenerational, certified organic farm and kitchen with roots in Asian vegetables, now producing hundreds of varieties of specialty produce. George prepares good-for-you, highly flavorful shaved beet salad with orange ginger dressing, plus farmer’s vegetable lo mein and sweet potato bread pudding.
Good to Know Tip: Preparing a great salad
George’s recipes:
- Shaved Beet Salad, Honey Orange Ginger Dressing
- Farm Fresh Lo Mein
- Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

#209 “An Egg-cellent Selection”
George visits a family-run sustainable farm, where eight hands grow food and raise livestock the way nature intended. Making egg dishes for any time of day, George prepares perfect scrambled eggs, double cut French toast, and mini egg custard pies. Then chefs George and Alex have an inspiring breakfast chat and chew on the farm.
Good to Know Tip: Know your eggs
George’s recipes:
- Perfect Scrambled Eggs
- Double Cut French Toast
- Mini Egg Custard Pies

#210 “Aww Shucks”
George explores how corn farming is changing from generation to generation, one ear at a time. In the outdoor kitchen George prepares wood fired corn chowder, roasted vegetable pizza, smoked honey pear and cheese, and an inspiring corn bar.
Good to Know Tip: A few corny facts
George’s recipes:
- Corn Chowder
- Vegetable Pizza
- Corn Bar
- Wood Oven Smoked Honey Pear & Creamy Cheese

#211 “Seafood Success!”
George pays a visit to a commercial fishing pack house, where the water’s bounty supports not only a family, but a lifestyle. Back in the kitchen, George prepares sustainable seafood dishes from the sea, including sea scallops Mediterranean style, herb crusted cod, and the ultimate super sundae.
Good to Know Tip: Successful seafood dishes
George’s recipes:
- Sea Scallops Mediterranean Style
- Herb Crusted Cod
- Ultimate Super Sundae

#212 “Cauliflower, Carrots & Crisp, OH MY!”
George tours a state of the art greenhouse that farms in the European tradition, cultivating hundreds of ancient heirloom micro greens in a socially responsible manner. In the kitchen, George prepares a hardy cauliflower steak topped with micro greens and a roasted rainbow carrot salad with green goddess dressing. For dessert, he bakes an apple berry crisp. Then George chats with Alex about the natural beauty of the East End of Long Island.
Good to Know Tip: Cauliflower
George’s recipes:
- Cauliflower Steak
- Roasted Rainbow Carrot Salad
- Green Goddess Dressing
- Apple Berry Crisp

#213 “The Amazing Potato”
George prepares potato crusted chicken, farmers vegetable gratin and, for dessert, sweet potato pie. He also shows viewers the roots of Long Island potato farming, introducing a family that grows and cooks their own small-batch artisanal potato chips.
Good to Know Tip: Potatoes
George’s recipes:
- Potato Crusted Chicken
- Farmers Vegetable Gratin
- Sweet Potato Pie