Reality Cooking

Matt Maine “Old Towne Diner” – Join host Jim Doti and Old Towne Diner Matt Maine as they concoct the delicious Old Towne Trolley Spicy Chicken Sandwich and the Pixley Street Burger. Many menu items from the diner have been named after local Orange streets. You can find this 50's themed diner located in Old Towne Orange on 152 N. Glassell St.

Host Jim Doti explores the Orange Farmer's Market, located on Chapman University's ground. More information on the market an be found at orangehomegrown.org.

Roger Diaz, brother of the director of Reality Cooking, Armando Diaz, joins host Jim Doti in concocting a Stuffed Nutty Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Vegetables.

Jon Lan, Chapman University basketball/football coach, joins host Jim Doti in cooking one of the recipes he used to make a healthy change in his life: Johnathan's Teriyaki Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry.

Host Jim Doti is joined by guest Jael Tanti, sister of previous guest Nena Niessen, in making three healthy heart smart dishes: a Heart Smart recipe of 7 Herbs Greaseless Chicken, Vegetarian Butternut Squash Tortilla Soup, and Kelp Noodle Salad, which is raw and gluten free.

Join host Jim Doti and guest Lauren Aghajanian, Chapman University music education student, in creating a delicious dessert: Oreo Cheesecake Squares.

Nicole Mynott, Chapman University student and co-creator of the food blog, "Confessions of Two College Foodies," joins host Jim Doti in making hot cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing. More recipes and food reviews can be found on the website: www.confessionsoftwocollegefoodies.com.

Join host Jim Doti and Chapman University Trustee Paul Musco as they cook a dinner for romantic date nights: King Salmon on a bed of string beans, and stuffed lentils.

Host Jim Doti prepares a special stew with Chapman's University student Ross "Salvatori" Brander. This Beef Tenderloin & Mushroom Stew, unlike most of the typical stews, is prepared with tender fillet mignon and is perfect for a family dinner since it can be easily put together in half an hour.

Chapman University graduate student Tiffany Lewis joins host Jim Doti to reveal Momma Joy's Famous Key Lime Pie recipe, created by her mother after a trip to the Florida Keys. Key lime pie was invented in the late 19th century in Key West, Florida.

In this special holiday edition, producer Armando Diaz brings his mother Maria and brother Roger to show host Jim Doti the secret to making tamales. Tamales were originated in Mesoamerica as early as 8000 to 5000 BCE. For the holidays our guests prepare two types of this mexican dish, pork tamales and sweet tamales.

Natali Zogheib and Alex Tomko join host Jim Doti to show what the "Anyone Can Cook Club" is all about. These two Chapman students prepare a rich protein dish called "Carne en su jugo" (meat in its juice), quick and delicious solution for dinner.

The youngest chef to ever appear on "Reality Cooking" joins host Jim Doti for italian cooking. Just 11 years old, Valentina Martino loves cooking. Taught by her italian father, she prepares a delicious pasta bolognese.

At taco day, host Jim Doti and Miguel A. Viveros, from Viveros Catering, cook two different types of this well known mexican food. They prepare steak tacos and "tacos al pastor" which includes a delightful combination of sweet pineapple, pork to create a pleasantly hot dish.

“Workout Breakfast” –Join Host Jim Doti as he prepares his special fruit oatmeal and a low-cal rejuvenating protein smoothie, perfect for early morning workouts, mountain climbing, and any strenuous activities.

Steve Anderson from the Randall Dining Commons at Chapman University and host Jim Doti put a refreshing twist on a food favorite: Vietnamese spring rolls, a popular and healthy snack among Chapman University students.

Nena Niessen “Trash Soup” - Plant-based chef Nena Niessen returns to prepare Doti Trash Soup with host Jim Doti, a delicious broth prepared with leftover scraps from your kitchen, and a beautiful Pitaya drink, a refreshing concoction made of the exotic dragon fruit.

Ana Maria Fusu “Maldovan Stuffed Peppers” - Moldovan food comes to Orange County when Ana Maria Fusu and host Jim Doti prepare Fusu’s favorite zesty Moldovan family recipe: Roasted Peppers with Special Gravy.

Nena Niessen “Plant-Based Recipes” – Join host Jim Doti and plant-based chef Nena Niessen as they concoct a Zucchini pasta dish with tomato sauce and a healthy maca drink, a meal that is not only healthy and nutritious, but utterly satisfying too! More of Niessen’s recipes can be found in her book, Cures from the Kitchen: Recipes for Healthy Living.