. this morning on today's take, academy award winner julianne moore on her new role that has her keeping up with george clooney. and find out which celebrities showed up for house. all that and more coming up now. nbc news, this is today's take with al roker, and billy bush. live from studio 1 action a in rockefeller plaza. >> it's the official start of the weekend for college kids.

yesterday. we went to yankee's stadium. before we went, i saw something on my television. you were hosting your show out at the intrepid. >> right. >> what happened? did somebody moon you in the crowd? you looked horrified. >> i wore this orange dress, sitting there interviewing congressman charlie rangel. i look down. i f i'm being stung by a yellow jacket in the middle of this interview. in all my years i've never been stung by anything. >> on the air, just live, just wow. >> tears started rolling down my eyes as charlie rangel is talking about budget. i put an ice pack on. of course i had to toughen up. here i am on the intrepid.

country -- >> you need to be intrepid at this moment. >> i got in ointment. painful. >> i saw that yellow jacket. he's in my office right now. he's on this box of cereal. >> he's not a bee? >> i always fear about sneezing on the air. >> they tell you to look at the light. if you feel a sneeze coming on, look at the light and apparently it's supposed to -- i've never sneezed on i've only cursed once on air. okay. i've cursed twice. i've sworn twice. >> swearing on air. >> thinking of odd things that happened on television to you. i said instead of the city of chicago -- >> sean connerry does that all the time on television. >> you do get nervous around stings. >> the stinger, yeah.

hashtag vendor wars. al and i went out to yankee stadium where we met a couple of legends in james and john, each standing behind us right now. al and i went head to head who could sell the most programs. then we graduated to peanuts and cracker jacks. >> the staples. >> a television icon. to go up against him in public is, well -- >> these are your teammates. >> james and john. >> between them, 111 years vending. >> one guy has been 55 years selling, other guy 65 years. that little girl lauren was just the cutest little girl. >> she loves you. >> roker goes below the belt. he takes the baby as if he isn't liked enough by people, he's walking around with this cute baby.

like you wouldn't believe. >> i'm in it to win it. >> it was fiercely hot out there and the competition was even hotter. you'll have to wait and see when we put everything together what happens and who wins. >> speaking of the heat, what a mess for yeezy. this was fantastic. >> he loves it. >> this is great. fashion show in new york. i wanted to go. yeezy had the models, according to some reports, stand there for upwards around three hours. people started falling out of their shoes. >> the shoes started to disintegrate. >> this season his shoes are plastic or something.

can we show the video of the model walking in the black high heels? she actually had to get help. >> she's down on her knees. >> just dropping. >> people were waiting on buses for a couple of hours. this thing was a mess. >> there was a blogger who live tweeted everything that happened saying that kanye and his team weren't giving the models water. they called it a hot mess. >> you have to sacrifice for fashion, we know that. >> not that much. >> what about these shoes or these see-through shoes that came wore. that's nasty on a hot day. >> kim is kanye's muse. she debuts a lot of -- i have to criticize these boots. >> it looks like saran wrap. >> it does. this dress i've only worn once and i'm wearing because al roker told me i look like i'm on star trek. so i retrained from wearing it.

risky choice. that might be the ugliest fashion thing i've ever seen. >> you know what's best about it? the smile on his face. he's in kanye world, this is great. >> i've hit another home run. >> he does get praise for his sneakers, his fashion line. maybe not the boots that kim had on. >> we're talking about him today. remember last time? everybody loves me. i'm con yeah. >> he looks a little uncomfortable. >> looks exhausted. >> the choice of the black t-shirt and the black jeans probably a bad move. it's got to be a little hot in there. last year he had in a tapestry of white he had lamar's appearance, caitlyn out there. >> he's a genius.

thrones. >> yeah. that would work out well. can you imagine kanye in game of thrones? >> we've got something big coming up for you. you obviously know the movie grease. danny and sandy. some would say it is bordering on blasphemy, it takes the whole precedent and turns it upside down on its head. tam rinne, are you ready? >> i'm ready. >> i'm not reaor >> julianne moore is coming. >> i love her. >> won an oscar for "sillalis" and portraying sarah palin in "game changer." >> you know where she got her start? the last one. sir, you give me that salad and i will pay for your movie and one snack box. can i keep the walnuts? sold. but i get to pick your movie. can i pick the genre? yes, but it has to be a comedy.

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>> this is so unbelievable that they dropped the pans. they are stunned by it. >> if it's food, you have five seconds to get it off the ground. i'll eat it. >> you're going to go nuts. it went viral. the theory sandy is dead the whole time in the entire movie takes place in her mind as she's dying. >> it makes perfect -- all, it's one of my favorite movies of all time. think about it. it opens like this on a beach kind of looks fuzzy like you're in dream. and i've always wondered -- i've always wondered why the end of the movie they jet off in the car up to heaven. the theory is that she's not alive. >> she's going into taking her

>> he's dead too? >> he went up to heaven. >> did they both drown? >> i have another beef. i saved her life. she nearly drown. she nearly drown. >> take a listen. ? i saved her life she nearly drown ? ? he showed up splashing around ? summer nights ? >> are they all dead? wait a minute. there's a polar bear and smoke monster in this movie. >> it's like bruce willis' movie where they're all dead. >> we found that out at the end. >> they did in this. they go to heaven in a car.

just sandy? >> sandy is dead the whole time. >> everybody around her and danny is driving the car. is he dead? >> dead. everybody's dead in her head. it's in her head that she's dead. >> it's in her head. >> okay. here's a question. why are we talking about this? >> this is a near and dear franchise. >> it's not real life. >> to some it's very important. >> it was a play. a >> you remembered ad campaign. >> you love this story. >> okay. the most interesting man in the world played by a west sider. we last see him after years of playing this character he blasts off to mars. >> retiring him. >> he's gone.

world. check it out. >> what do you think? >> wait for it. hold on. >> maybe he has a part in there now. >> maybe the most interesting couple. >> do you think they made him girlfriend? >> i don't know. >> other women much like james bond. when you look at that man, i say not traditional good looks but something brooding and sexy. one week, one year, forever? >> one week, one year, forever? >> what category is he in for you? >> just a day.

>> am i wrong to think one day? >> he's hot, right? >> he's hot but -- >> the show is so compelling. >> here's a question. courtney, do you think he's cute? >> thumbs up. >> i won't ask the same question because she's roker's daughter. >> here's a he's dead. >> could be. >> it would be the original when he was dead because he got jetted off in the sky. sandy went in the sky. >> that could work. now listen, you are both technologically savvy. iphone 7 comes out yesterday. do you like it okay? >> interesting to see what happens with the new iphone 7 which we'll talk about. very expensive. >> how much is it? >> jacks are 159.

>> hold on. you get earbuds with it. >> not the new one. >> okay. it's not wireless. you don't get wireless ones. they got rid of the headphone jack. however, it comes with some earbuds that plug into the lightning port of your phone. >> they don't give you anything. >> it comes with the box. >> i need to be given something by tim cook. >> you get a box with your big expensive shoes but you still get the shoes. i'm just saying. it comes with the parts. >> but the buds. we were talking about in the meeting is that the buds, the ones that everyone wants, those are extra, right? >> those are extra. $159. those are extra. same kind of controversy when they got rid of the disk drive. >> i will lose those, al. every single time i get a pair within the hour. i will lose them.

what i need. >> this is what sandy played when she went to heaven. a little violin. let's check your weather. see what's going on. i'll tell you, man, is it going to be hot and humid over the next several days. 18 million folks under heat advisories. look at these temperatures today. it will feel like 97 in nashville. 101 in dallas. 93 in new york city. tomorrow we'll more humidity and looking at records coming up over the next day or two. for example in d.c. and dulles airport, atlantic city, philadelphia, all setting records today probably. tomorrow, philadelphia, atlantic city, new york city and hartford. just hold on. hold on. there's relief coming as you can see by monday, it's 79 in new york. 84 in charlotte.

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as part of our breaking world records 2017 book. we welcome a talented young lady who is a leg up on the competition. check it out. >> meet brea roberts. an interesting knack for twisting and turning her body into awkward positions. it wasn't until she discovered her talent for one legged jump roping that her record breaking she achieved her first title in 2013 with 29 skips in just a minute. then broke her own record a year later with 33 skips. today she's looking to break her own guinness world record yet again for the most one legged jump rope skips in one minute. brea, break a leg. kidding. welcome to both of you.

you could jump rope with your leg behind your head. i don't know. i'll try. >> what's the record to break? >> 33 in one minute. >> are you ready? >> yes. >> all right. take it away. you tell her when to start. >> once your leg is behind your head i'll give you the countdown. >> perfect. >> wow. >> okay. for the record, three, two, on >> you kind of wonder what happens if she loses her balance. >> oh no. >> 16 seconds.

equipment malfunction. >> she's going to try still. counting down. >> ten seconds to go. five. four. three, two, one. stop. >> i'm so you got caught up. i know you must be disappointed. >> i'm okay because i still have the record anyway. >> that's true. >> i mean, as you saw, there were a lot of rotations were complete. the record to beat was 33. she achieved 35. >> she did it. she broke the record. congratulations. she broke the record. she did it.

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>> she is one of hollywood's biggest stars winning every award under the sun from an oscar to an emmy and multiple golden globes. >> hard to believe it's been an over three decade career but she's playe >> tell me how you feel about it. >> you should feel pretty darn good. >> a lot of big projects in the works right now. >> we're going to talk to julianne moore and continue to compliment her as we look at her incredible career. julianne moore is a class act gracing the hollywood screen for the past 30 years.

soap opera "as the world turns" before transitioning to movies. the series of oscar nominated roles -- >> i chose life. >> life doesn't end just because we don't see each other. >> wanting a divorce. >> countless blockbuster favorites. >> just like old times. >> shut up. sometimes you hurt the ones you love the most. i don't know when you and i stopped being us. may your aim be as true as your heart. >> and winning an emmy portraying sarah palin in "game change." >> the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull, lipstick. >> and early onset alzheimer's

>> i don't know who i am. >> that year she made "time's" list of the most influential people in the world as this hollywood star continues to shine. >> lifetime achievement award goes to julianne moore. >> thank you very much. thank you. thank you. >> you can hang them up now. >> they can say that at my memorial service. >> you're not even done yet. >> i hope not. >> i felt it's weird to be complimented when you're sitting right here. >> and at this time of the morning. >> think of the rest of the day. >> any part of you thinking where's "crazy stupid love." >> it was in there. >> we all have a movie. do you have a favorite? >> i really, really don't. my favorite is usually what i'm

be in the moment. >> and besides the movies, you really take up great causes. you're a paid spokesperson for project literacy. it's so important. it's a big problem in this country we don't even realize. >> literacy rates have remained stagnant. one in ten people globally. it's something that doesn't get a lot of attenti solved. yet it's linked to every global development issue we have. poverty. and crime and gender inequality and disease. it's worth talking about and bringing people's attention to it. >> think about social interactions. it's self-esteem. confidence. you can't read, you can't write, you are out of the room before you enter. >> if you receive medical

first of all, would you go to a doctor if you're illiterate? would you feel like you would go and understand instructions. if you are given instructions and you bring them home and don't know how to follow them, your health is going to suffer. there is so many issues that are affected by it. >> that's always the question when celebrity take on issues. you do it in such a classy way where it doesn't come off as if you are preaching. you are a citizen of the world and speaking out. >> i it's what made me an actor and opened the world to me. i think it gives you access to absolute everything. and everybody. you suddenly realize you're not alone and all these thoughts that we feel exist somewhere else so that idea of connectivity as well as incredible function is very important. >> and you're still going strong. wonder struck coming up. >> yes.

>> directed by -- >> todd haines. it was great to work here in new york city where i live. >> and directed by clooney and matt damon in it. >> how do you prepare? those guys party? when it's party night -- >> the twinkle in your eye. >> i have to be the girl here. your fashion beautiful. from the red carpet to what you're wearing now. okay. i know again that i'm going to be the girl here. >> i like clothes too. what can i say. >> "freckled face strawberry" kids book. >> it's about how you speak. >> julianne moore one of the

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for breakfast at my house. have a seat. that's you at the head of the table. donald is going after hillary. >> madness. >> shawn mendez, welcome to my house. >> thank you for having me. >> how about that? shawn mendez singing sensation with five platinum kitchen. >> you are having dad's legendary pancakes. this is the secret. don't say it. >> it looks a little gross. >> you wouldn't think it. >> step into my office. >> all right. >> that's a perfect pancake right there. that's so far the lead pancake. have a seat. enjoy. being 18, does it feel

time. >> feeding this machine. >> i'm going to crush all of the pancakes if you keep putting them on the plate. >> i would think it's hard to process what's happened in the last few years. you went from six-second vines to sold out madison square garden in less than five minutes. >> you can't really fathom it. there are no words to make people understand what it feels >> you are growing up with your fans. are they allowing you to grow up? >> totally. i think that's been the most fun part. from the silly things like my style when i only wore khakis and vans shoes to putting on a leather jacket for the first time. >> this album for you seems to me is like a whole different

people to understand is that not only is it going to be really different for people but it was different for me. when i went into the studio, i was learning myself as an artist and i was experimenting and i found myself in the studio making the album. it's a whole new world to me. >> tell me about the song "patience." you said that you have a sore spot for older people who are weird around younger people. off your age of the way you act, it's based off your personality. >> did you have a mrs. robinson move? i got to know. >> it's okay. it was just about -- >> who hasn't? >> it's basically about frustration when people treat you your age. >> tell me about john and ed and how those relationships came about. >> between managers and friends

early in my career. i was driving with my friends going to get breakfast or something and my manager text me said this guy named john mair wants your number. i was showing my friends. this is nuts. this isn't real. i tell you what, connected between every sickle successful artist, actor, person, number one all around was how hard they work. just don't stop. just do everything. to you. people don't get the opportunity. >> shawn, you're a great guy. >> thank you. you too. >> to shawn mendez, our first guest on breakfast with billy. >> to many more. >> please. you're welcome any time. >> love it. did you give him time to eat? that's a growing young man. >> he housed many plates of pancakes. my daughters were going crazy.

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>> we make spears from sticks. >> this movie looks like a lot of fun. you guys were almost meant to be -- you're the new abbott and costello. >> wow. nice. >> we'll take it. >> i didn't see that coming. >> thank you very, very much. i love of course love movies with "great outdoors." this movie is intentionally a love letter to those. "what about bob?" >> great chemistry. >> you're very kind. >> we have great chemistry if you know what i mean.

>> that's how we're rating. one week, one year -- >> one second. >> i would take you for life. >> thank you very much. >> i come with him. >> one night. >> you come watch. >> you're the one who brought it up. >> you have to instagram everything. >> the sound of five voices at once. beautiful. there's another movie you're doing this together but you have another film with schwarzenegger in it? >> yes. taran directed the film. >> you kill him? >> we're showing why we're trying to. why we're killing -- >> what does he do? >> i think we have to go back and reshoot the movie. >> billy, what are you doing for the next two weeks? >> billy has a whip.

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and my friend riri had her gorgeous jewelry. i had my stuff. a large portion of the sales went to children's hospital. so lovely ladies. that is a painting that i've been waiting for two years are before. ann just finished that and i hung it in my guest room two weeks ago. >> it's gorgeous. >> it's like four feet by six feet tall. isn't it gorgeous? >> she distinct credible work. she has stationery, too. if you can't buy a painting, can now ryan lochte. >> okay, we hear reports there are reports that he has received his punishment for all the stuff that happened in rio, remember the incident with the gas station whether he said that he was robbed at gun point and covered up some altercation. anyway, so we understand that the verdict is he is suspended for ten months from swimming. united states olympic committee will not officially confirm that but a usa swimming has indicated that something will be announced toy. >> you knew something was going to happen.

actually a fair judgement because -- >> well, michael phelps, do you remember when he was busted for dui twice? >> yeah. >> he ended up getting a six month suspension. so the question was is ryan lochte's too severe for what he did? there are two ways you can look at it. one is ryan locket i didn't remember -- ryan lochte's story tanlted how the u.s. was viewed there at the olympic games. mil >> not that it's okay. >> he could have endangered people, obviously. he was arrest ford drinking and driving. so anyway, that's -- again -- >> we would love to know what you think if you'd like to go to our facebook and let us know. what do you think, hoda? iteems a bit harsh. >> wn i was in rio and realized how devastating it was to the people there and working so hard and you're like ugh, why? >> okay.

that. >> yeah. >> all right. there is more fun. >> this is kind of a little bit weird. >> there is very weird. >> do we have to sat word? >> you can a urinate if you prefer. >> do you ever get urination anxiety? you know you go to the doctor and say fill up the cup and you don't have to go. >> i always hate to put my name on it. >> give me a sticker. >> because people can come in and do something with it. i don't -- >> i don't know. it just shouldn't be sitting around. put it right outside the lady's room door. >> the whole thing is weird. so mel b, she had to perform on command when on shah though called running wild. so here is the story. he got stung about a jellyfish. >> yes. >> and some people believe -- >> he was catching so it they could eat it for dinner. >> and it stung him. some people believe that

so anyway, just watch. >> we're going to show it? >> yes! >> i don't want to tee on myself. ready? >> oh, no. no. no. no. no. >> tee on demand when somebody is in pain is very difficult. almost. >> this is nasty. >> come on. >> it's not coming. >> come on. there oh, my god! >> there we go. >> ugh. >> okay. >> there you go. don't say i never did anything for you. >> she saved my life. >> no, give me five. >> that's the other hand. >> ewe. >> one more reason i'm not going to do that show. i love him personally. wonderful guy. >> everyone does his show. they do all kinds of crazy things. >> i know. i know.

wonder, the medical unit, they say she didn't have to do. that urine does not cure a jellyfish sting. that is a myth. >> they think that maybe it can actually make things worse and the jellyfish won't like it. it may make the ye jellyfish mo toxic. >> here's the thing, i would think that when you're near the ocean when there are waves. you know rubbing water does make you go. you don't have to go and thennure at the ocean and you're like, oh, my gosh, i have to go back in. >> sometimes if i can't sleep, i put on the sleep machine thing and i have waves. >> do you? >> yeah. >> sometimes i run the faucet if i need to go and i can't. i just let it run and then running it makes me go. >> well -- force. >> okay. anyway. so what is the worst song ?ever >> don't even say it.

i get in trouble all the time. >> we can't hear it though. >> i can. i can hear it. oh, now i can, yeah. >> we're wasting water. we have a show. >> we're wasting it. i hate that. run the water all the time when shaving or brushing his teeth. i would go over and turn it off. >> you don't like it running. >> i don't like wasting water. it's a precious -- >> is it stillun >> g.q. magazine named the worst rock song ever. are you ready? here it is. ? we built this city on rock 'n' roll ? ? we built this city we built this city on rock 'n' roll ? >> "we built this city on rock 'n' roll." >> i mean, 1985. >> it's guy sing along song. apparent lit band hated the song. they said it is one of the worst songs.

it was jefferson star ship. they wanted a number one song and they sold out. the lead singer said she felt like she was throwing up on the audience whether she sang it every time. >> which covered almost everything that a human being can do in a nasty fashion. >> all right. great slick. we hear you. are you ready for i hoda? this is a good one. ready? i'm going to tee it up for you. danon shea, this is when'r getting trod go out on a date your husband, boyfriend and you know that he would rather stay in and it's a very sexy song. so it's getting ready to go out and he wants to stay in and you're going to go home early. listen. ? you're beautiful hair up, hair down another 20 minutes ? ? out the house i'm walking i'm already thinking about leavin' ?

shirt get you out that dress get you out the shoes you like so much ? ? everybody at the party is checking your body out i don't mind because you're coming with me ? i snow it's only 7. 367892 looking at you i'm already ready to go ? how hot is that? how hot is that? ? are you ready to go ? >> come on, it's what you want him to sing to you. you're in the party. he wants ? >> i love it that it makes hoda so happy. >> isn't that what you want him to sing to you? >> no. to me one of the sexiest songs is that bob skaggs song. come up with this. >> yeah. >> you'd know it. >> no. no. >> how are we ruining this moment? >> because i have a better one for you. >> love, look what you've done to me.

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with head to toe new looks. we have fabulous author jill martin. we love her. >> all right, kids. >> today i found two beautiful women who didn't have a clue how beautiful they were. and it was just so much fun to work on them. i can't even begin to tell you. >> the first one up is marianne. she is 70 years old from spring lake, new jersey. she retired now but she and her husband own two roller skating rinks for 25 year daughters. she's in town seeing shows and enjoying a nice get away with her husband. she wanted to be ambushed this morning because she says she needed a change. take a listen to her story. >> marianne, you're already crying. >> i know. >> why is it so important to you? >> this is a big year for me. i turned 70 in august. and october 1st we were married 50 years. so it's a big step. i'm really excited. and this is like the icing on the cake. >> great. >> what was that face whether

>> i have no memory of it. >> and we're going to remind you by giving you this beautiful gift. so we're so excited for you. >> thank you so much. thank you. this is great. >> husband bob. >> yeah. >> he is waiting patiently. all right. bob -- please leave your blindfold on for just a second. here is marianne dill before. all right, marianne, let's see the new you. wow! nice! wow. please take off your blindfold. check out your bride. >> wow. where is she? wow. >> you want to see yourself? >> yes. >> all right. marianne, turn around. >> you look 18, like whether we got married. >> oh, my gosh. >> put your glasses on. wow. you look so hot. >> oh, my gosh. i love it! >> turn around. >> we have to get married again. >> what did you say? >> i have to get married again.

>> gorgeous. isn't it beautiful? >> come on. i love it. i love, love, love. >> great work. >> right here. i promise you, we have another 50 yearsing to. here's what i did. i made her hair, of course, she had gray hair. 20 minutes today we med her hair soft blonde color. will blend through. th great stylist. the hair was too far off her forehead. new look. >> i love the jacket and the jeans! >> i love it. >> they're all from talbot. a great piece for fall is a leather blazer. >> round of applause for marianne. can you go right over there. our second lady is sheila miller. she is 55 from a beautiful part

she's in town with an extended family reunion. she is a volunteer with church and very involved in jail ministry. she likes hiking. she has four children and two granddaughters. she wasn't planned on being ambushed this morning but with these experts, how could she go wrong? let's listen to her story. >> you said a lot of words to me about how your feeling before thinlt view. so tell everyone. >> well, i'm shocked. i'm nervous. i'm stunned. just going to be an amazing experience. >> i promise that. what do you think of all this? >> well, sheila is a girl. i can't imagine her being any more beautiful. but i'm thrilled that she has this opportunity. i love her. >> awe. i love him. okay. we're very excited to take care of you for three hours. >> thank you. >> jill, that why you're so happily married because you said exactly the right thing. >> happily married when sheila is your wife. >> wow. all right. let's find jewels. let's take one last look at sheila before. and bring her out.

>> wow! pretty. >> beautiful! >> wow. all right. take a look at your bride. >> whoa! you're a 12 or a 13. >> this guy is charming. >> wow. >> thank you. >> can you stand with her if you like. vunlt seen yourself yet. are you ready? spin around. >> it's amg. >> you look gorgeous. beautiful. >> wow. >> spin right around. >> okay. >> she had the dark hair color. what i did is softened it into a brown. i added the blonde larger pieces of color. >> i love it. >> again, swept away bangs. great shape. >> and that is a darling outfit. >> outfit from talbots.

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favorite celebrity chefs. bobby flew in from new york to help me surprise him. >> you ready for the plan? >> let's do this. >> come on. >> good afternoon. i hope everybody's had a chance to get some food. hi. >> merrill? >> yes? >> i'm hoda from "the "today" show." >> hi. >> hi. i didn't mean to interrupt you. but i wanted to let you know >> okay. >> you're beautiful wife nancy told us about this remarkable, remarkable man and she said he does nothing but give. and so we decided to come here and to honor you. >> thank you. >> we understand you serve so many people and we also understand that you make a mean barbecue. they say you love those shows, the cooking shows.

>> i love cooking shows. >> how you doing? >> good to see you. >> good to see you. >> you and i have something in common. we speak through our food. and as soon as i got to this neighborhood, i could smell where you were cooking. and so i'm here to taste your barbecue. >> oh, my. >> how about some food, er >> all right. >> that is amazing. >> that's so delicious. >> i would like merrill to have a new friend when he is watching the shows to be able to say i met him. >> add a little more. >> you got it. >> to say, you know, i cooked with him and had a story to tell. >> i hope you like my potato salad. >> definitely trophy worthy. >> trophy worthy. >> cooking for bobby play,

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from the new show haley for america. it is also a recipe i make at home all the time. so few ingredients. basically butter, mizo, ingredient i love to cook with. it's an every major grocery store. but it sounds really decadent and dressed up. >> delicious taste. >> yeah. and crushed red pepper and shrimp and past yachlt that's it. >> okay. >> can you use any pasta i'm sure. >> any pasta. whatever is in the pantry. we dumphi always salt your water. super important. >> okay. >> what is that? >> that is just makes the water starchier which we'll come back to later. >> okay. >> so another great trick for not making a pasta stick together is give it a really great stir off the top. 30 seconds or. so you are ghaet column notary public. there. >> yeah. >> that's going to keep it from sticking together. just make sure you stir it really well for 30 seconds or so. >> okay. >> so your little girl is 15

oh, my god. >> oh, my goodness. look at her. >> she loves her sunglasses. >> i cannot believe. that. >> okay. the butter is going to go right in the skillet. you're going to cook it on low. you don't want to burn butter. >> no. no. >> no burned butter. we don't like. that we want it to brown. so just on low. it starts to bubble and you'll really smell it turn nice and nutty. >> yeah. >> then you're going to add the it comes like. this. >> yeah. it is like peanut butter. >> it's going to go right in. there. >> okay. >> how much is that? >> this is like two tablespoons of it. >> all right. depending on how much you're cooking, you're going to put that all right in there. add the crushed red pepper. >> this feeds how many people, sweetie? >> i would say for four people. >> you want lemon? >> this is actually the pasta water. >> exactly. >> and this is going to help -- this is going to actually break

it's a great way to rehydrate it. >> okay. >> it also can kind of like make this sauce a little thicker. add in a little like. that whisk it together. you want to go really slow. you don't want a thick sauce. just whisk this and as it heats up, the miso will melt down in the butter. you want to go slow. you don't want to heat it up. >> this is what is taking the 20 minutes actually. >> yes. >> it's not theth the shrimp is going to go right in there, too. >> okay. and all these are just going to lay into that sauce. >> usually shrimp cooks quickly. >> on the low, it is going to take a while. >> all right. >> it's on the low, you know? >> yeah. >> all right. so now that you have it all cooked up -- >> we get to try it. >> how about that brown butter. >> something is going on down at that end. >> all righty. >> here kat.

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