The Frugal Gourmet

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The Frugal Gourmet was a PBS cooking show hosted by chef Jeff Smith from 1988 to 1997. 
Beginning in 1992, Elmo made frequent appearances as Smith's cooking assistant. The first known appearance was in a special episode titled "Flame and Fire with Elmo," which premiered on March 7, 1992 during a PBS pledge drive. Smith taught Elmo about kitchen safety and allowed the monster to assist him in preparing prawns. 
Elmo returned several times, again airing during pledge drives, appearing in a Christmas episode in 1993, , making pizza dough in 1995, and helping with dim sum in 1997. The appearances were often promoted with the general title The Frugal Gourmet and Elmo.
==References==
* In his book One Frog Can Make a Difference, Kermit has a section titled "The Frogal Gourmet." Included in the section are recipes for Worms Wrapped in Steamed Lily-Pad Leaves, Dragonfly Cocktail, Shoofly Pie, Black Flies a la Kermit, Chocolate Mouche Fondue and Kermit's Own Lime Green Vinaigrette.
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