Secrets of a Restaurant Chef
With lessons learned through restaurant experience mixed with a pumped-up passion, Anne Burrell takes the mystery out of the professional kitchen and starts making special meals for guests, but easy enough for a rushed weekday evening.
- 2008-2012
- 9 seasons
- Television Food Network LLC
- Reality
With lessons learned through restaurant experience mixed with a pumped-up passion, Anne Burrell takes the mystery out of the professional kitchen and starts making special meals for guests, but easy enough for a rushed weekday evening.
Season 4 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
The Secret to Tapas
Sat, May 16, 2009 21 mins
Spanish tapas are made.
Episode 2
The Secret to Pollo Al Mattone
Sat, Jun 6, 2009 21 mins
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 21 mins
Episode 4
The Secret to Gnocchi
Sat, Jun 27, 2009 21 mins
Homemade gnocchi and cherry clafoutis are prepared.
Episode 5
The Secret to Chilled Asparagus Soup
Sat, Jul 4, 2009 21 mins
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 21 mins
A traditional Tuscan fish stew is served, along with stewed cannellini beans.
Episode 7
The Secret to Seared Skate
Sat, Oct 10, 2009 21 mins
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 21 mins
Prepared: brined herb-crusted turkey; apple cider gravy; sausage, apple and walnut stuffing.
Episode 9
The Secret to Porchetta
Sat, Dec 5, 2009 21 mins
Episode 10
The Secret to French Onion Soup
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
French onion soup, ham-and-cheese sandwiches and pignoli cookies are made.
Episode 11
The Secret to Stuffed Braised Cabbage
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
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 21 mins
Episode 13
The Secret to Fish in Cartoccio
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Episode 14
The Secret to Grilled Salmon
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Episode 15
The Secret to Grilled Pizza
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Two pizza recipes are featured. Also: parmigiana sformato and roasted-pepper-and-onion salad.
Episode 16
The Secret to Seared Rack of Lamb
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 20 mins
Episode 17
The Secret to Chicken Pot Pie
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Episode 18
The Secret to Stuffed Calamari
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Braised calamari stuffed with shrimp.
Episode 19
The Secret to Fish and Chips
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Fish and chips are served with homemade tartar sauce and red-cabbage slaw.
Episode 20
The Secret to Chicken Milanese
Sat, Jan 10, 2009 21 mins
Episode 21
The Secret to Maple and Cayenne Glazed Chicken
Sat, Oct 24, 2009 21 mins
Episode 22
The Secret to Seared Duck Breast
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Seared duck breast, served with trumpet-royale mushrooms and celery-root-and-apple slaw.
Episode 23
The Secret to Braised Spareribs
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Braised spareribs, herb spaetzle and panelle-and-shrimp salad are made.
Episode 24
The Secret to Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Episode 25
The Secret to Spaghetti Carbonara
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Episode 26
The Secret to Whole Roasted Fish
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins