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 6 Episode Guide
19 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
The Secret to Tagliatelle with Rock Shrimp
Sat, Aug 7, 2010 21 mins
Prepared: tagliatelle with rock shrimp, corn and cherry tomatoes; grilled asparagus; spring-onion salad with prosciutto; and meringue cookies.
Episode 2
The Secret to Swiss Chard and Ricotta Crostata
Sat, Aug 14, 2010 21 mins
Swiss-chard-and-ricotta crostata and fava-bean soup are made.
Episode 3
The Secret to Soft Shell Crab
Sat, Aug 21, 2010
Pan-seared soft-shell crabs are made, along with stuffed zucchini blossoms and heirloom-tomato salad.
Episode 4
The Secret to Fresh Pasta
Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Preparing homemade ravioli with Parmesan, broccoli rabe and pistachios.
Episode 5
The Secret to Steakhouse Dinner
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 21 mins
Anne re-creates a fancy steakhouse dinner at home.
Episode 6
The Secret to Lamb Shoulder Chops
Sat, Sep 11, 2010 21 mins
Prepared: marinated lamb-shoulder chops; tratziki with arugala and feta; stewed chickpeas with tomatoes and zucchini.
Episode 7
The Secret to Herb-Crusted Halibut
Sat, Oct 9, 2010
Herb-crusted halibut, served over curly celery and haricots verts. Also prepared: stuffed piquillo peppers with chorizo and manchego.
Episode 8
The Secret to Pork Kebabs
Sat, Oct 16, 2010 21 mins
Pork kebabs with romesco sauce and string-bean-and-potato salad are made.
Episode 9
The Secret to Harissa Grilled Chicken
Sat, Oct 23, 2010 21 mins
On the menu: harissa-marinated chicken; curried pumpkin with caramelized onions; and apple-spice cake with cream-cheese frosting.
Episode 10
The Secret to Fish Tacos
Sat, Nov 6, 2010 21 mins
Dishes include fish tacos, served with cabbage slaw and grilled-corn salsa. Also, sour-cream cupcakes.
Episode 11
The Secret to Stuffed Turkey Breast
Sat, Nov 13, 2010 21 mins
Episode 12
The Secret to Standing Rib Roast
Sat, Dec 4, 2010 21 mins
Standing rib roast, served with smashed-potato gratin and molten-chocolate cake topped with crushed candy cane.
Episode 13
The Secret to Dry Rubbed Ribs
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Dry-rubbed ribs are made, along with vinegar barbecue sauce and baked beans cooked with Italian sausage and bacon.
Episode 14
The Secret to Grilled Veal Chops
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Grilled veal chops with mushrooms and cherry peppers are made. Also: goat-cheese cheesecake with vanilla-poached pineapples.
Episode 15
The Secret to Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Spinach-and-ricotta gnocchi with homemade tomato sauce and apricot-nectarine shortcake are prepared.
Episode 16
The Secret to Roasted Garlic Chicken
Sat, Sep 25, 2010 21 mins
Roasted garlic chicken is made, along with Israeli couscous and an egg-less Caesar salad with homemade croûtons.
Episode 17
The Secret to Braised Pork Belly
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Braised pork belly is served, along with sautéed mustard greens and plum corn bread.
Episode 18
The Secret to Grilled Striped Bass
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Grilled striped bass, served with cauliflower-and-tomato stew. Also: poached pears with mascarpone.
Episode 19
The Secret to Grilled Steak
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins
Porterhouse steak with rosemary and garlic is prepared, along with pappa al pomodoro, a classic Tuscan tomato-bread soup, and Sicilian caponata.