Hazel Smith, a Southern cooking expert, made an appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show recently to demonstrate how to make the perfect Southern dish for Oscar night – Countryside Steak and Onion Gravy. Hazel’s lively personality and entertaining banter with Ellen had the audience in stitches throughout the segment.
Starting off the demonstration, Hazel explained why this dish is the perfect choice for Oscar night. According to her, it’s a filling meal that will keep you satisfied throughout the festivities. She jokingly mentioned her desire to kick Oscar in the shins, which had both Ellen and the audience laughing.
As she began preparing the dish, Hazel enlisted Ellen’s help in picking up some salt and meat tenderizer. She humorously admitted not knowing much about how the meat tenderizer actually tenderizes the meat but followed the instructions given to her. Next, she coated the steak in flour and prepared it for frying.
While waiting for the steak to cook, Hazel engaged in a lively conversation with Ellen about the upcoming Oscars. She mentioned that a designer named Stuart Weitzman had created a pair of shoes worth $2 million for Allison Carr, who was nominated for an Oscar. Despite the hefty price tag, Hazel found it amusing that Allison would need security to accompany her to the bathroom.
Amidst their chat, Hazel checked on the cooking steak, commenting on the delightful aroma filling the studio. Poking fun at Ellen’s interest in attractive men, Hazel mentioned that her grandsons were upset that The Last Samurai, a movie featuring martial arts, was nominated for an Oscar. She didn’t particularly care which movie won but hoped that Allison would win for her nominated song.
Finally, Hazel presented the finished dish – a scrumptious plate of country-fried steak with onion gravy, served alongside a biscuit, mashed potatoes, and salad. The audience couldn’t help but drool over the mouthwatering display. Hazel’s fun personality and witty comments added an extra layer of entertainment to the segment.
If you’re eager to try out Hazel’s recipe for Countryside Steak and Onion Gravy, you can find it on The Ellen Degeneres Show‘s website. Hazel’s appearance on the talk show definitely left everyone craving a taste of her Southern cooking. Stay tuned for more exciting and entertaining segments on The Ellen Degeneres Show!
[Note: The specific air date of the episode mentioned in the provided information is 25/02/2004 00:00:00, but it’s important to note that this article is timeless and can be repurposed for any future article about the mentioned talk show segment.]
Originally aired on February 25, 2004
