Wednesday, January 7th - Carrie Fisher

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Being the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher hasn't been that easy for Carrie Fisher. She has a new memoir out and will share with Bonnie why she has diagramed out her family tree of marriages and remarriages to make sure her daughter's potential date doesn't turn out to be a relative. On 'Kyle XY' Matt Dallas doesn't have that problem as he plays a teenager who can't recall having a family or a childhood for that matter. If you made a resolution to eat healthier then you'll want to catch chef Tyler Florence as he prepares a healthy dish to help you keep that waistline in check. Plus, it's a new year and a new edition of everyone's favorite mom - 'Ask Alice' is back!
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Matt Dallas confronts the rumor that he is David Hasselhoff's son.
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Tyler shows a unique way to work with chicken stock.
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Carrie Fisher
Carrie's new book, 'Wishful Drinking' is available online and in bookstores now.

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Learn more about Carrie or read her blog on her personal website.
Ask Alice
Want some home-spun advice from Bonnie's mom? Well, just ask her.
Matt Dallas
Season 3 of 'Kyle XY' premieres January 12 on ABC Family Channel.

For more on Matt Dallas please visit his personal website.

Enter here for your chance to win a copy of 'Kyle XY: Season 2.0' on DVD.
Tyler Florence
Catch more of Tyler on Food Network's 'Tyler's Ultimate' Saturdays at 9AM/8C and Weekdays at 3:30PM/2:30C.

To learn more about Tyler or his cookbooks please visit his personal website.

Enter here for your chance to win a copy of Tyler's new cookbook, 'Dinner At My Place.'
Salmon Baked in Parchment with Couscous and Curry ButterPrint this Recipe

Ingredients

Salmon and Mussels:
4 6-oz salmon fillets, boneless and skin removed
16 mussels, cleaned and de-bearded
2 tablespoons toasted fennel seeds
2 tablespoons toasted coriander seeds
1/2 tablespoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 scallions, finely sliced, for garnish
ΒΌ bunch cilantro, for garnish

Couscous:
1 cup couscous
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
8 frozen cubes of chicken stock (about 2 tablespoons per cube)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Curry Butter:
1 stick of unsalted butter
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 fresh red chile, roughly chopped
1 clove of garlic, peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Yield: serves 4
Time: 45 minutes

Pop 2 sheet trays into the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.

Begin by making a seasoning with fennel and coriander seed and salt and pepper.  Pound spices with salt and pepper in a mortar and pestle until you have a rough powder.  Make curry butter by combining ingredients in a food processor and pulsing until smooth.  Season salmon with half of the spice mix and set aside remaining mix for couscous.  In a large mixing bowl combine couscous, cilantro, lemon zest and remaining seasoning.  Stir well to combine. Then divide evenly amongst four large pieces or parchment (big enough to create a folded pocket for the salmon.  Nestle into the couscous 2 frozen chicken stock cubes for each portion.  Top with the piece of salmon and then smear a tablespoon of the curry butter on top.  Squeeze lemon juice over the top of each piece of fish and couscous then set 4 mussels around the fish in each packet.  Fold over the parchment to create a pocket and trim paper to make a heart shape.  Crimp over the edges, working from one end to the other to secure the paper tightly then brush with olive oil so the paper doesn't burn.  Carefully transfer the parchment pockets to the hot sheet trays (you will probably need to put 2 per tray) then bake in the oven for 15 minutes. 

When done, the paper will puff up.  Cut open tableside with scissors and shower with fresh chopped scallions and cilantro.

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

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BONNIE -- YOUUR SHOW AND YOUR GROUP OVERALL ARE REFRESINNG. I AM SO SICK OF THE LOUSY SHOW AND COMMRCIALS ON T. V. WHY NOT GET ANN COULTER ON SHE IS VERY INTERESTIING AND SART. MY LOVE TO YOUR MOTHER AND HOLLY.

Bonnie ....There is NOT a day I do not LOVE your show...I absolutly hate it if I have to leave the house early and not start my mornings w/you....
I was thinking that Tyler would be a great match for you....If of corse he isn't married....better then Brian..not that Brian isn't a nice guy ....he was just a bit too "stiff" for you.....You need to be your own "love match" web sight right there on your show....Just start inviting all interesting men you have seen or come across to your show....and the Boom!!!! One day he will walk in pr pole in and the sparks will be flying......((((((((((hugs)))))))))))
Connie

Hi Bonnie- Do you read these boards? I hope so! I can't believe that reporters need to comment on any woman's weight! How rude! And I can't believe anyone would write something negative about you. You're perfect the way you are and so is Carrie Fisher! Love you and love your show!

I have just recently started watching this talk show and I just have to say that this show has become the highlight of my every week day, every moment is full of laughter and fun. Bonnie, you are downright hilarious and so funny. I never gush over celebs but you have fast become one of my favorites.

Keep up the awesome work!

Bonnie,would you tell your good friend Brian Williams that he might be a hot shot reporter but he needs to get his facts straight. I am 68, a great-grandmother, twice over, and an AARP member but I don't have varicose veins! His thinking is a little out dated. Being in AARP doesn't mean I don't have a lot of good years left also, as he implied on your show!

Thank you for having Carrie Fisher on your show.
She is so funny, and delightful. You handled her weight issue well; you treat others the way one would want to be treated. Good going! Great show!
From an Ohio fan

I found the cutest dog video on UTube.
You just search for "Snow Dog".
I just thought you might enjoy this.
Have a great day.
-Stephanie

I am a big fan and love watching your show Bonnie. But you are starting to be like the women on the View and interrupt the guest too much. You ask them a question then you break in with a story about yourself. And they keep talking and I miss what they are saying. I would like to hear your story but would like to hear the rest of the guests story's too. Sorry just a little constructive criticism I hope. :)

Dear Bonnie

I love your show. You are such a neat lady. I especially love to see your Mom. My Mom will be 92 and is a pistol. She still shovels snow and sometimes even goes next door and does theirs. She is a real piece. I am so blessed and so are you to still have our Moms. I wish I lived next door to mine but she is 600 miles away and I miss her every day. When my Dad was alive he always told me he was pushing every day to move the state between us.

The show today was great with Carrie. I am anxious to read her book. She is also blessed with a special Mom.

Thanks for making my day.

g

WOW...hi Lisa! I live in Warrensburg. Small world eh!!! I agree with everything you said. have a great day neighbor ~=)

January 7 Show
I enjoyed Carrie Fisher segment with Bonnie and their Moms. Tyler Florence segment on his new cookbook and the recipe for the Salmon, I would like to make.

Bonnie: Your show is the sunshine of my day. You are so funny and it lifts my heart to hear your comedy.Laughter is the best medicine. I commend you for your charity work and compassion for the human race as well as the animals. Keep up the good work.

These are all new shows !!!!

I'm pretty show these are all new shows starting this week Alan.=)

Are these old shows?

I TOTALLY AGREE ABOUT THE NEW YEAR'S COVERAGE! Too much spit swapping for as well!
Amy

Where can we find the "Bonnie Hunt for Senate" video? The blogosphere would love this. :)

Bonnie, I love your show, you are such a delight, i smile the whole time iam watching you. So i can never be sad. thank you, everyone needs joy and peace in there life

Hi Bonnie,
People who judge you (or Carrie) by your weight are rude, inconsiderate, and unintelligent. The person you are- is the person you are inside, the outside is just the package, not the gift. I have always thought that you don't give yourself enough credit concerning your appearance. You are a lovely person with a great personality and kindness and love in your heart NOT to mention very attractive. As long as you are healthy don't worry about what other people think of your weight
Thank you for all you do,
Angela Byerly
Lexington, NC

hey I loved the video of the baby and the dog!! How can I pull it up to share with my co-workers??

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