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Secrets of a Restaurant Chef Season 8 Episodes

29 Episodes 2011 - 2011

Episode 1

The Secret to Poached Salmon

Sat, Jan 8, 2011

Olive-oil poached salmon, served with warm farro-and-cranberry-bean salad, and butternut-squash mostarda are served.

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Episode 2

The Secret to Osso Buco

Sat, Jan 22, 2011

Osso buco and risotto Milanese are made.

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Episode 3

The Secret to Lasagna

Sat, Jan 29, 2011

Anne makes lasagna with three cheeses, homemade marinara sauce, Italian sausage and cremini mushrooms. Also prepared: fried calamari.

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Episode 4

The Secret to Gulf Shrimp Jambalaya

Sat, Feb 5, 2011

A New Orleans-inspired feast, featuring Gulf-shrimp jambalaya; beignets; and hot chocolate.

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Episode 5

The Secret to Cumin and Ginger Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Sat, Feb 12, 2011

Cumin-and-ginger-rubbed pork tenderloin is pan roasted and served. Also: broccoli with coriander, ginger and tomatoes; bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with Manchego cheese.

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Episode 6

The Secret to Shepherd's Pie

Sat, Feb 26, 2011

Shepherd's pie with lamb and veggies simmered in a stew; and mushroom soup with bacon are on the menu.

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Episode 7

The Secret to Sole Meuniere

Sat, Mar 12, 2011

Sole meuniere, served with wilted bitter greens and fried walnut goat cheese.

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Episode 8

The Secret to Pomegranate Cornish Game Hens

Sat, Mar 26, 2011

Cornish game hen with pomegranate molasses; Israeli couscous with almonds, pomegranate seeds and dried apricots; an apple-brown-butter tarte.

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Episode 9

The Secret to Turkey Burgers

Sat, Apr 2, 2011

On the menu: turkey burgers; homemade chips; chocolate-chunk-oatmeal cookies.

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Episode 10

The Secret to Beef Bourguignonne

Sat, May 7, 2011

Beef bourguignonne and palmier cookies are made.

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Episode 11

The Secret to Chicken Scarpiello

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Prepared: chicken scarpiello with fennel, sausage, white wine and hot cherry peppers; tiramisu.

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Episode 12

The Secret to Lobster Rolls

Sat, Jul 2, 2011

Lobster rolls and New England clam chowder are on the menu.

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Episode 13

The Secret to Seared Black Bass

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Seared black bass, bitter greens with grapefruit and feta, and lemon soufflé are served.

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Episode 14

The Secret to Falafel

Sat, Jul 16, 2011

Prepared: falafel pita sandwiches with homemade tahini sauce; shrimp, tomato and feta salad rounds.

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Episode 15

The Secret to Braised Chicken with Tomatillos and Jalapenos

Sat, Jul 23, 2011

Braised chicken with tomatillos and jalapeños, and churros with Mexican chocolate sauce are made.

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Episode 16

The Secret to Eggs Benedict

Sat, Jul 30, 2011

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Episode 17

The Secret to Cod and Shrimp

Sat, Aug 6, 2011

Cod and shrimp in a fennel-and-white-wine broth, served with bresaola and a pickled-mushroom-and-cauliflower salad.

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Episode 18

The Secret to Schnitzel

Sat, Aug 13, 2011

Veal schnitzel a la Holstein and German potato salad are made.

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Episode 19

The Secret to Seared Tuna

Sat, Aug 20, 2011

Soy-marinated seared tuna and soba-noodle salad with edamame and scallions are served.

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Episode 20

The Secret to Beef Brisket

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Beef brisket is braised with balsamic vinegar, mushrooms and onions, and served with potato pancakes.

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Episode 21

The Secret to Braised Stuffed Veal Breast

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Braised veal stuffed with spinach and mushrooms is served. Also prepared: homemade ricotta.

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Episode 22

The Secret to Grilled Hanger Steak

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

On the menu: grilled hanger steaks; ratatouille; grilled octopus served over a celery-and-cannellini-bean salad.

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Episode 23

The Secret to Apple and Prune Stuffed Pork Loin

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Apple-and-prune-stuffed pork loin, served with mashed rutabaga and maple-cream-cheese pots de crème.

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Episode 24

The Secret to Chicken Roulades

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Prepared: chicken roulades stuffed with manchego cheese and chorizo sausage, served with sautéed kale.

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Episode 25

The Secret to Pot Roast

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Pot roast and parsnip-potato puree are served.

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Episode 26

The Secret to Sausage Stuffed Quail

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

Sausage-stuffed quail wrapped in bacon, served with a port-wine sauce. Also prepared: tarte flambe with bacon and caramelized onions.

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Episode 27

The Secret to Pulled Pork

Sat, Jun 4, 2011

Pulled-pork sandwiches with homemade apple-cider-vinegar barbecue sauce, served with broccoli-stem-and-carrot slaw and spiked lemonade.

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Episode 28

The Secret to Wild Boar Ragu

Sat, Oct 8, 2011

On the menu: wild boar ragu with homemade pappardelle pasta ribbons; Chianti wine.

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Episode 29

The Secret to a Holiday Meal

Sat, Dec 10, 2011

Chef Burrell prepares a holiday feast. On the menu: crown roast of pork; chestnut-and-pear stuffing; roasted kabocha squash and haricot verts; sticky toffee pudding.

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