Secrets of a Restaurant Chef Season 4 Episodes

Episode 1

The Secret to Tapas

Sat, May 16, 2009

Spanish tapas are made.

Episode 2

The Secret to Pollo Al Mattone

Sat, Jun 6, 2009

Pollo al Mattone (chicken under a brick) is made. Also featured: calamari salad; herb-roasted potatoes.

Episode 3

The Secret to Duck Confit

Sat, Jun 20, 2009

Episode 4

The Secret to Gnocchi

Sat, Jun 27, 2009

Homemade gnocchi and cherry clafoutis are prepared.

Episode 5

The Secret to Chilled Asparagus Soup

Sat, Jul 4, 2009

Chilled asparagus soup with goat cheese and steak sandwiches with grilled veggies are on the menu.

Episode 6

The Secret to Clam and Cod Cacciucco

Sat, Jul 11, 2009

A traditional Tuscan fish stew is served, along with stewed cannellini beans.

Episode 7

The Secret to Seared Skate

Sat, Oct 10, 2009

Coriander-crusted skate, served with spaghetti squash, frizzled Brussels-sprout leaves and pumpkin-ginger-bread pudding.

Episode 8

The Secret of Brined Turkey

Sat, Nov 14, 2009

Prepared: brined herb-crusted turkey; apple cider gravy; sausage, apple and walnut stuffing.

Episode 9

The Secret to Porchetta

Sat, Dec 5, 2009

Episode 10

The Secret to French Onion Soup

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

French onion soup, ham-and-cheese sandwiches and pignoli cookies are made.

Episode 11

The Secret to Stuffed Braised Cabbage

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Braised cabbage stuffed with pork, served with butternut-squash soup, cinnamon whipped cream and crispy shallots.

Episode 12

The Secret to Chicken Cacciatore

Sat, May 9, 2009

Episode 13

The Secret to Fish in Cartoccio

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Episode 14

The Secret to Grilled Salmon

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Episode 15

The Secret to Grilled Pizza

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Two pizza recipes are featured. Also: parmigiana sformato and roasted-pepper-and-onion salad.

Episode 16

The Secret to Seared Rack of Lamb

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Episode 17

The Secret to Chicken Pot Pie

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Episode 18

The Secret to Stuffed Calamari

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Braised calamari stuffed with shrimp.

Episode 19

The Secret to Fish and Chips

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Fish and chips are served with homemade tartar sauce and red-cabbage slaw.

Episode 20

The Secret to Chicken Milanese

Sat, Jan 10, 2009

Episode 21

The Secret to Maple and Cayenne Glazed Chicken

Sat, Oct 24, 2009

Episode 22

The Secret to Seared Duck Breast

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Seared duck breast, served with trumpet-royale mushrooms and celery-root-and-apple slaw.

Episode 23

The Secret to Braised Spareribs

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Braised spareribs, herb spaetzle and panelle-and-shrimp salad are made.

Episode 24

The Secret to Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Episode 25

The Secret to Spaghetti Carbonara

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Episode 26

The Secret to Whole Roasted Fish

Fri, Feb 20, 2026