the market and the ultimate kitchen appliance, the philips airfryer has already sold 7 million units worldwide and is available in over 100 countries. social media is bursting with real customer reviews from around the world. even michelin star chef gordon ramsay says, "cooking healthy shouldn't mean sacrificing taste. my family and i love using the philips airfryer." don't be fooled by imitators. philips, global leaders in innovation, are pioneers of the patented rapid air technology air, using little or no oil. that's why the philips airfryer is the world's #1 low-fat fryer brand, and it's america's go-to kitchen appliance, making delicious healthy meals, and taking the place of a deep fryer, a frying pan, a baking dish, even a toaster oven. >> it's such a versatile appliance that i use for pretty much every meal. >> announcer: how about the best-tasting grilled cheese ever? golden-brown and crunchy on the the inside. >> the kids absolutely loved that. >> announcer: for mouthwatering steaks cooked to perfection every time. >> super juicy, so surprised! >> announcer: and grilled fish without the heavy odor. >> for people like us who cook fresh, it's ideal. >> announcer: the philips airfryer is easy to use, easy to store, and easy to clean. all cooking parts are dishwasher safe. >> no more pots. no more pans. the easiest device you'll ever use. >> announcer: the philips worth of kitchen appliances, but today, through this direct-to-you exclusive tv offer, you won't pay $600, $400, or even $200. you can get the airfryer now for this limited-time, risk-free trial for only $39.99. and it gets even better with these free bonus gifts. when you order today, you'll also receive this exclusive airfryer recipe book, filled with mouthwatering airfryer recipes. plus, world-renowned you to create delicious and healthy homemade meals every day in the philips airfryer with his exclusive recipes and step-by-step videos. and you can cook healthy every night of the year with free access to the airfryer mobile app, containing 200 more quick and tasty recipes, plus shopping lists that make your supermarket run easier. and every airfryer is guaranteed by philips. if you're not 100% satisfied for any reason, return it in 30 days and get a full refund of thepu asked. and listen to this. for the first 500 callers, so you'll have the best treats to eat, as a special television-only bonus, we'll include $200 in coupons to the rastelli market, the gourmet market delivering fresh meats and seafood right to your doorstep. plus, for every order made today, we'll include a $50 coupon to the philips online store so you can save money on your next philips kitchen innovation, like our pasta maker, multi-cooker, or the indoor grill. but we're not done yet. so you can start frying healthier and faster with philips, we'll include this french-fry chopper absolutely free. that's over $650 worth of amazing value for this limited-time, risk-free trial of only $39.99. >> it saves you so much prep time. it saves you cook time. it saves you clean-up time. >> within 5 or 10 minutes, i had lunch on the table. it's quick, it tastes good, and it's healthy. >> it's basically replaced my oven. >> i'm thinking about what i'm gonna eat right now. [ laughs ] >> announcer: and smart shoppers, ask your operator how to get free shipping, but you have to hurry, because this great deal is a limited-time, exclusive tv offer made available just to you from philips, the number-one global airfryer brand you can trust. call or click now to get your philips airfryer on its way today. >> so, kids love fried foods, and who can blame them? everyone. you can make perfectly-crispy, juicy chicken wings without all the fat. take some chicken wings, dump them in the fry basket. >> that's it? >> that's it. >> no salt, no pepper, no oil? >> no salt, no pepper, no oil. set the timer. set the temperature. and in no time at all, you're gonna have the crispiest, juiciest chicken wing that you've ever had. look how delicious that is. take your wings and put them in some sauce. give them a good toss. >> look at that. professional chef. look a that. look at that movement. >> yeah, don't try this at home. just use your tongs. you don't have the moves. [ laughter ] the other day, i came home from work, and i was craving some wings. and i didn't want to make a mess in my kitchen, and so i used my philips airfryer. and you know what? my kitchen was clean. my house didn't stink. and i had wings. >> beautiful, crispy, hot wings. would you guys like to taste this? >> oh, yes, please. >> they smell unbelievable. >> you can't forget the celery and the blue cheese. >> mmm. >> for those of you who are thinking, "this looks delicious, but i don't have time for cooking," you can make all of your favorite frozen foods with the philips airfryer. fish sticks, french fries, shrimp, chicken nuggets made faster, better, and easier. >> so, you know, alex, i have a lot of friends who are afraid to cook fish at home because they're afraid they're either going to overcook it or undercook it. >> me, too. they're completely intimidated. >> all right, so, we're going to share a little secret with you. >> with the airfryer's rapid air shutoff, just about anybody can make perfectly cooked fish every single time. so we're gonna make some salmon today with asparagus. super low carb, really, really good for you. i'm gonna layer the asparagus on both sides. and then i'm gonna season my fish with a little bit of salt and a little bit of pepper. i have some chives on there. and a few lemon slices, just like that, for a little extra flavor. your seasoned salmon on top. so, in about 15 minutes, you have perfectly cooked, perfectly juicy salmon. and the asparagus is perfectly cooked, as well. >> oh, wow. >> that is beautiful. look at that. >> i want you to taste that. >> ooh, it just falls apart. >> you know, i've cooked salmon a thousands different ways. i've grilled it. i've fried it. and i have never tasted a more juicy piece of fish. >> literally, it falls apart in your mouth. it's delicious. >> so if you want to get consistent, delicious restaurant-quality fish and save a lot of money by not going out to fancy restaurants, you should try cooking fish at home with the philips airfryer. now, we're gonna make one of my favorite dishes, fajitas. i love fajitas. >> i love fajitas, too. >> so, i'm just taking some bell peppers here. i'm just gonna slice them up. i'm going to just layer some vegetables on the bottom. i'm gonna put the meat on the top, and as the meat cooks and sears, all those juices are most flavorful, unbelievable fajita. so, i like to add a little half of a jalape?o in there, too, for a little kick. and i like using skirt steak for the fajitas because it has a ton of flavor and it doesn't take that long to cook. it's super inexpensive. so i made a little bit of a fajita blend. it's got some chili powder, some cumin, salt, garlic, onion. >> lot of flavor. >> now, are you going to put any oil in here? >> no oil. that's it. so usually, traditional fajitas are cooked with a ton of oil. you get that big, piping big pool of oil at the bottom. with the philips airfryer, the meat is gonna cook itself in its own juice and its own fat. and in just 10 minutes, you're gonna have perfectly cooked fajitas. look at that. [ food sizzles ] >> look at that. >> and those vegetables are unbelievable. i bet your kids would love them, too. >> yes, absolutely. they love peppers. they love assembling their own taco and putting their toppings on. so, yeah, they would definitely like this. and the vegetables have tons of flavor, but all of that fat is at the bottom of this pan. >> aha! there it is. >> yeah. >> the fact that you can use it for multiple different uses is awesome. >> it's so simple. it's renewed my energy for cooking again, and i'm really excited to use it every day. >> announcer: introducing the philips airfryer. make the perfect french fries at home with 70% less fat. >> i did have french fries last night, but they were good for me. >> announcer: and healthier fries are only the beginning. the philips airfryer fries, roasts, grills, even bakes with air, making delicious healthy meals, and taking the place of a deep fryer, a frying pan, a baking dish, even a toaster oven. called the very best airfryer on the market and the ultimate kitchen appliance, the philips airfryer has already sold 7 million units worldwide and is available in over 100 countries. social media is bursting with real customer reviews from around the world. even michelin star chef gordon ramsay says, "cooking healthy shouldn't mean sacrificing taste. philips airfryer." don't be fooled by imitators. philips, global leaders in innovation, are pioneers of the patented rapid air technology that airfries with superheated air, using little or no oil. that's why the philips airfryer is the world's #1 low-fat fryer brand. the philips airfryer is easy to use, easy to store, and easy to clean. all cooking parts are dishwasher safe. >> no more pots. no more pans. the easiest device you'll ever use. airfryer replaces over $600 worth of kitchen appliances, but today, through this direct-to-you exclusive tv offer, you won't pay $600, $400, or even $200. you can get the airfryer now for this limited-time, risk-free trial for only $39.99. and it gets even better with these free bonus gifts. when you order today, you'll also receive this exclusive airfryer recipe book, filled with mouthwatering airfryer recipes. you to create delicious and healthy homemade meals every day in the philips airfryer with his exclusive recipes and step-by-step videos. and you can cook healthy every night of the year with free access to the airfryer mobile app, containing 200 more quick and tasty recipes, plus shopping lists that make your supermarket run easier. and every airfryer is guaranteed by philips. if you're not 100% satisfied for any reason, return it in 30 days and get a full refund of the purchase price, no questions asked. and listen to this. for the first 500 callers, so you'll have the best treats to eat, as a special television-only bonus, we'll include $200 in coupons to the rastelli market, the gourmet market delivering fresh meats and seafood right to your doorstep. plus, for every order made today, we'll include a $50 coupon to the philips online store so you can save money on your next philips kitchen innovation, like our pasta indoor grill. but we're not done yet. so you can start frying healthier and faster with philips, we'll include this french-fry chopper absolutely free. that's over $650 worth of amazing value for this limited-time, risk-free trial of only $39.99. >> it's quick, it tastes good, and it's healthy. >> it's basically replaced my oven. it's replaced our grill. >> announcer: and smart shoppers, ask your operator how to get free shipping, but you have to hurry, because this exclusive tv offer made available just to you from philips, the number-one global airfryer brand you can trust. call or click now to get your philips airfryer on its way today. >> so, our next dish is a grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce from argentina. and this is a really cool recipe because you can make your entire dinner in the philips airfryer. i'm just gonna finish chopping these potatoes. and because potatoes take a we're gonna cook these off first. so you put them into the philips airfryer for about 15 minutes to get them nice and soft. i'm gonna add a tablespoon of oil. so, we pull them out after 15 minutes. and i'm gonna add my double-layer cooking accessory to the top. so i just put that right on top. i'm gonna season my skirt steak. and i love skirt steak because it's super flavorful, it's not expensive at all. >> and the best part is, it cooks up -- >> and iok so i've seasoned one side. i'm gonna layer it on the double-layer cooking accessory, season the other side. and we're gonna pop that in for five to six minutes, and you're gonna have a perfectly-browned medium-rare steak. >> wow. >> gorgeous. >> beautiful. >> i'm gonna take my steak. put in on my plate. take my double-layer cooking accessory off. >> beautiful. >> i mean, crunchy and delicious. all that steak flavor. and then what i like to do is put a little chimichurri sauce on top of my steak, and i love chimichurri sauce. it's got so much flavor. it just complements the steak so well. i cannot wait to dig in. >> it's beautifully cooked. it's perfectly cooked. >> wow. >> look at that. perfectly cooked. >> it is so juicy. the philips airfryer allows you to create delicious and creative dishes every single time, and it's so easy. so, take a classic grilled cheese in the world. >> yeah, it's amazing. >> so all you need is just a little bit of butter on each side of your bread. and a little bit of cheese. all you have to do is put the grilled cheese in the inside, close the drawer, set the timer, set the temperature, and in five minutes, you have this golden, crispy, delicious grilled cheese. [ food crunches ] >> can you hear that crunch? >> i can hear it. >> yeah. >> it smells so good. oh, my gosh. that's beautiful. >> that's amazing. >> i love that. >> you could do bacon cheddar. you can do sausage and peppers. we have a white cheddar and apple over here. it's unbelievable. >> not only does the air fryer grill, fry, and roast, it also bakes. with the airfryer, you can make desserts, which you can find on the philips app. so, we are gonna put together an apple crumble. super easy, super quick. we're gonna make a crumble topping, so i've got some chopped walnuts and some flour, butter. we have some made already over here. >> all right, here it is. >> so there's our apple pie filling. just top your apple filling with your crumble topping. >> all right. >> so you just open up the philips airfryer, put your baking attachment inside, close it up, and in about half the time it takes you to bake it in a regular oven, you have a perfectly cooked apple crumble. >> look at that. >> oh, my gosh. it smells like the holidays. so take that out. some whipped cream. and then just a little bit of powdered sugar on the top. >> oh, beautiful. mmm. >> isn't that delicious? >> it's outstandingly delicious. >> so, all of these gorgeous meals can be prepared in the airfryer. they're delicious, but more importantly, they're healthier. >> and the airfryer delivers delicious-tasting food fast and easy, and for the entire family. >> and if you happen to like french fries like... [whistles] >> we do! >> ...it makes crisp, delicious fries that have 70% less fat. >> and you're going to use it every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. >> you can break out of a boring routine with hundreds of easy-to-make recipes on the airfryer app. >> and the airfryer lets you make restaurant-quality food, and it turns a good cook into a great cook. >> that philips airfryer is not it has a special place in my kitchen, and it'll be there forever. >> our family is officially a philips airfryer family for life. >> announcer: introducing the philips airfryer. make the perfect french fries at home with 70% less fat. >> i did have french fries last night, but they were good for me. >> announcer: and healthier fries are only the beginning. make crispy, golden-brown fried chicken wings with little to no oil in just minutes. called the very best airfryer on the market and the ultimate kitcn the philips airfryer has already sold 7 million units worldwide and is available in over 100 countries. social media is bursting with real customer reviews from around the world. even michelin star chef gordon ramsay says, "cooking healthy shouldn't mean sacrificing taste. my family and i love using the philips airfryer." don't be fooled by imitators. philips, global leaders in innovation, are pioneers of the patented rapid air technology that airfries with superheated that's why the philips airfryer is the world's #1 low-fat fryer brand, and it's america's go-to kitchen appliance, making delicious healthy meals, and taking the place of a deep fryer, a frying pan, a baking dish, even a toaster oven. >> it's such a versatile appliance that i use for pretty much every meal. >> announcer: how about the best-tasting grilled cheese ever? golden-brown and crunchy on the outside, and gooey delicious on the inside. >> the kids absolutely loved that. >> announcer: for mouthwatering steaks cooked to perfection every time. >> super juicy, so surprised! >> announcer: and grilled fish without the heavy odor. >> for people like us who cook fresh, it's ideal. >> announcer: the philips airfryer is easy to use, easy to store, and easy to clean. all cooking parts are dishwasher safe. >> no more pots. no more pans. the easiest device you'll ever use. >> announcer: the philips airfryer replaces over $600 today, through this direct-to-you exclusive tv offer, you won't pay $600, $400, or even $200. you can get the airfryer now for this limited-time, risk-free trial for only $39.99. and it gets even better with these free bonus gifts. when you order today, you'll also receive this exclusive airfryer recipe book, filled with mouthwatering airfryer recipes. plus, world-renowned chef gordon ramsay will inspire you to create delicious and in the philips airfryer with his exclusive recipes and step-by-step videos. and you can cook healthy every night of the year with free access to the airfryer mobile app, containing 200 more quick and tasty recipes, plus shopping lists that make your supermarket run easier. and every airfryer is guaranteed by philips. if you're not 100% satisfied for any reason, return it in 30 days and get a full refund of the purchase price, no questions asked. you'll have the best treats to eat, as a special television-only bonus, we'll include $200 in coupons to the rastelli market, the gourmet market delivering fresh meats and seafood right to your doorstep. plus, for every order made today, we'll include a $50 coupon to the philips online store so you can save money on your next philips kitchen innovation, like our pasta maker, multi-cooker, or the brand-new philips smokeless indoor grill. but we're not done yet. healthier and faster with philips, we'll include this french-fry chopper absolutely free. that's over $650 worth of amazing value for this limited-time, risk-free trial of only $39.99. >> the philips airfryer makes it really easy to eat incredibly healthy foods. >> the airfryer totally makes me a better cook, or it makes me look like a better cook. >> announcer: and smart shoppers, ask your operator how to get free shipping, but you have to hurry, because this great deal is a limited-time, available just to you from philips, the number-one global airfryer brand you can trust. call or click now to get your philips airfryer on its way today. the preceding was a paid presentation for the airfryer, yourself. socks and more. >> because you're not leaving >> you're molding. >> you can figure out how to put a toilet in there or something. >> bobbie, thanks. you'll see lou fix those squeaks beneath your feet. >> and our ambush makeover. so don't go anywhere. it's thirsty thursday. it's synonymous for ambush makeovers. while the rest of us are getting the two women plucked off the plaza this morning are both celebrating their birthdays. >> and making sure they got what they came for is stylist to the stars from the licari cutler salon louis licari, fa, la, la, la. >> that was the christmas version. >> to make sure they stay in step and in style, today contributor and author jill martin. >> hey, kids. >> hello. >> she looks great today. >> she does. in her winter white. tell us about the jets. >> birthday time. >> today was a birthday makeover. we have two girls -- two women i should say that have birthdays like either today or very recently. and they are both excited about just having complete new looks. >> pamela is our first lovely lady, 50 years old, from jamaica plain, massachusetts, i think. 50th birthday goal was to get an ambush makeover. makeup and fashion. her most recent haircut she did herself. >> oh, dear. >> let's take a listen to this story. >> it's her birthday. we actually have two birthdays today. so tell me why you want this so badly. >> my mom died when i was 9 years old and it is so interesting aging without that person in your life to see where you're going and what you should do and so it just was really -- you foe, means a lot to me. >> we're going to take good care you trust us with her, right? >> oh, yes, how sweet is that? her boyfriend david. please keep your blindfold on for just a sec. here is pamela yellen before. all right, pamela, let's see the new you. wow. wow. >> she looks gorge. >> oh, my gosh. >> all right, david, it's time for the unveiling. take off your blindfold. >> just gorgeous. >> are you ready? take a spin. take a look. >> oh, my god! wow! >> you look beautiful. >> absolutely gorgeous. >> oh, my god! >> it's really you. >> you, all you. tell us about the hair. >> david, you scored. because she was beautiful before. she's even more beautiful now. >> look right into that camera pl, >> i made her hair a little bit more auburn. it was in between color and it wasn't really doing as much for her as it could. although she still looked beautiful. then she had a few strands of bangs. she said, we're going to do bold. he gave her those bold bangs. >> love that. sweeping. >> just gorgeous. >> i mean, she's -- >> i loved even the makeup too. >> that dress -- >> ready for holiday. i love the lace combined with the sheer up top. it doesn't have the underlay there. >> whose dress is that, sweetie? >> maggie london. >> david, what do we think? >> well, she's stunning every morning anyway, but this is, like -- >> aw. >> happy birthday. >> happy birthday, honey. i can't believe you're 50. i'm shocked. big round of applause. come join your cute boyfriend. our second lady is marie cramer. she's 61 from aptos, california. it's her first ever sibling reunion trip. her husband has no idea she came in to get an ambush makeover and is probably still asleep in california right now. marie hasn't cut her -- more than a few inches off her hair in years. >> another birthday! well, we saw the sign, "pick my sister," so you tell me you really want this. >> i really need a makeover. and i'm so excited. i watch the show all the time. always dreamed of being on it. so this is awesome. >> well, i love that this is a siblings trip. we're going to take good care of her. >> yes, thank you. >> and her siblings are delores, barbara and john. okay. marie before and bring out the birthday girl, marie cramer. >> wow. wow. >> how pretty. >> wow. >> all right, siblings, it's your time. yep, yep. oh. wow. you look beautiful. >> you do, you do. why don't you turn around and look at yourself? wo you look gorgeous. >> absolutely. absolutely. >> oh, wow. >> okay. we've got some redheads in the room today. >> i would say so. this is, like, barely red. what we did here -- of course the most obvious change is arson took several inches off her hair which she is donating. such a nice thing to do. i made her hair, again, just a little bit of warmth. it was one of those neutral colors that wasn't doing too but of course it's all brought together with the soft lipstick and soft colors. >> i think we recognize that top, don't we, jill? >> the best. >> it's new. at the event the other night. >> she was with us. >> you talked about the cold shoulder and how shoulders are always the sexiest part of a woman. we love this. just giving her a little something for the holiday in red. >> absolutely beautiful. happy birthday. louis has got your color and your -- >> let's bring pamela out. both of our ladies. >> big thank you to louis and jill. >> and arsen and everybody. do we hear someone at the door? i think it's lou manfredini. will show you how to make your front surface more secure. >> oh, your entrance to your house. (achoo!) you can pick up the flu from surfaces for up to 48 hours. it's like having a sick family member in your home. but lysol kills 99.9% of germs you know that creeky sound that happens when you go down the stairs to get a snack in the middle of the night? you don't want anyone to worry about it? >> worry about your floors no more because it's time to ask lou. >> he's host of "house smarts," lou manfredini, he's got a name that rhymes with belini. >> thank you. >> are you ready? >> i am. improve the security of his wooden front door. he asked, if we install a full frame, safety plate glass storm door, will it give us the security? >> sure, any kind of barrier you put on the outside of your door will make a difference. there are some things you can do to increase security. this product right here is called the doorjamber. which is a portable item that you can actually take when you travel. >> so what you can do, if i can get behind you. this item down at the base of this door slideses in and adjusts. and you just stick it in there like that. now, if somebody goes to open this door. >> right. >> imagine you're in a hotel room, worried about security, or at home. it locks in and the door won't open. god forbid there's a fire, you kick it out of the way. that's one. >> easy. >> this is called -- i have to get the names right. this is the door guardian. gets mounted on the door itself. inside frame. have your regular dead bolts here. this just locks in place. >> oh, boy. >> it's like an additional lock that now if they go to open, if you had to get out, you click it and it's open. >> easy to get in and out, okay. >> this item is called the strike master. this gets mounted on the jam. because with the door like this, when you have a knob and a dead bolt, a guy like me could kick this door in in two seconds. i could break this in no here and the wood and the screws that hold it in place are tiny. with this strike master, this just gets mounded on the jam itself. you don't even see it. now i have this heavy steel arm that a guy like me can't kick the the door down. all affordable. very easy to install. >> if you put that in, the door will shut, like it's not -- >> it's super thin. >> okay, good stuff. >> nancy from vegas, nevada, has a tile floor and she ask i need a good but simple product to get it looking good and new again. what should i use? >> two products i really like. one is called rejuvenate and the other is quick shine. to hardwood floor, tile, vinyl, you name it. i've got a little before and after. i'm not sure if the lighting shows this. you can see here, this is an untreated tile floor. over here we put the treatment on. it's as simple as this. with a microfiber sponge or pad, you squeeze on the rejuvenate or quick shine. >> that's it? >> it goes over the top. it will dry in two hours. it will give you this very durable shine over the floor. traffic, you could probably only have to do this once a year. >> oh, wow. >> totally affordable. water born. both products made in the usa. >> excellent. >> sweetie from saratoga, new york, writes this, our house is carpeted in the bedrooms and living room, has been for years. the floors under it creek so loud, it makes so much noise. >> wall to wall carpeting so you know is attached on the perimeter of the room. in the center, you literally could lift it up. can peel the carpeting back. i just have this so i can show you. this is a setup of like a floor. underneath, you'll see this is how the joists are. the squeak is happening right here. between here and here. you'll see the spots where the nails are. take a pencil or something to mark where it's at. and then take some screws and a screw gun -- you're never going to do this. >> no, i love to watch you do it, lou. >> and then you're going to put screws in and you're going to >> ah. >> once you do that and you go stand over here like this, put the carpeting back on, you're done. >> hardwood floors. if you have a hardwood floor and it squeaks. remember, a hardwood floor has a tongue and groove. this movement is where the squeak can come. 50/50 chance of this working. baby powder over the top of the floor. a block of wood with a rag like this. cover it over the floor. and a mallet. >> you're literally pounding powder in there? >> you're doing two things. resetting the nails to bring the the baby powder ends up filling in the gaps. and then act like a lubricant. >> and smelling better too. >> it smells baby fresh. >> i love it. >> thank you, lou manfredini. if you have a question, go to klg & hoda.com and click the connect button. >> got one minute, then you've got dinner. >> isaac shows us a quick meal to me, the wonder and the wow of weather. >> everything is amazing, could be the smallest ice crystal, the biggest storm cloud. >> what does it's amazing out there mean to me? >> it means looking up and being inspired. >> even if it's just straight up blue skies. i mean, how beautiful is that? that little burst of red that happens when the sun comes right over the ocean. >> watching lightning streaking across t another. >> in the world of thunder, it's just -- tease just one of the most amazing things. >> that's what it's amazing out there is. what it means to you mentally. and the memories you take away from that weather. and how that absolutely affects our lives, our day to day. what's in our stores, what are we going to wear, what's everything going to cost. all those interactions that the weather has real influences on, that's why it's amazing out happening at the weather channel. >> i think what makes the weather channel's coverage unique is that we are meteor olgsists. we know what's going on with the weather, and that makes a tremendous different. >> somebody walks up to you in the field and says, thanks for being there, we're so glad you were here to take us through it. >> we have a charge, we have a responsibility. we have a drive to provide information to people. to help them help their stay safe. it matters so much. >> you start linking the people side up to the weather and the science and the data, it makes a real connection, and starts to drive home the importance of what we do. >> i love weather. >> i do love weather. >> i love the weather, and i love working with people that love the weather, this is what we love to do. >> every single day is going to be something spectacular. so graceful. the corkscrew spin, flawless... ...his signature move, the flying dutchman. poetry in motion. and there it is, the "baby bird". breathtaking. a sumo wrestler figure skating? 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>> it's going to be a minute on each side. >> oh! >> i told you a little bit of a fib. that's okay, no one's going to care. >> we're going to take our pork chops right here. we're going to add a little balsamic and dark soy sauce. this will add some acid and some ename. it's a very cool buzzword we use now a days to describe savory. we'll add a little kosher salt. a little black pepper. give it a real quick toss. we toss it over there. >> now, those are thin pork chops. >> they're called minute chops. >> that's how you like them, >> get them real crispy. >> salt and pepper both sidings? >> add them to our butter. >> sizzle, baby. >> sizzle, baby. >> we're liking this. you time this. you really only need about a minute. this is so thin. it cooks so quick. they're really fast. really delicious. they have a really good crispy edge. after we sear them for a minute, flip them, let that go a little longer. your bacon already done. your bacon and your vegetables. diced. buttermilk squash, ham and brussel sprouts halved. have your bacon getting crispy, all right. >> now what are we doing? >> after our brussel sprouts and our squash are roasted, we take our bacon we've already chopped up, add it in here. >> bacon works with everything. >> and last time i checked, martha stewart puts mayonnaise in her grilled cheese sandwich. >> how do you say it? >> mayonnaise. >> that means your from new >> a little cherry vinegar to add some acid. toss this together. >> is this just a little side dish for the pork chops? >> just underneath your pork chops. >> all right, let's go eat. >> let's go eat, isaac, come on. >> you tell me if this is good or bad. >> okay. >> if it's bad, lie to me and tell me it's good. >> no, it's not going to be bad. how could it be? >> i'll take the first bite just to make sure. >> hold on. mm. >> the chop's delicious. >> chop is outstanng >> delicious too. >> savory and creamy everything. >> can be done in 20 minutes, 20 minutes. >> makes your brussel sprouts taste good. head to today.com/food for recipes. our holiday surprise for some deserving kids. jay knows how to keep his wheels spinning. nice shorts, dad... this is what the pros wear. uhhh... that's why he starts his day with those two scoops in heart healthy kellogg's raisin bran. ready to eat my dust? 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