Secrets of a Restaurant Chef

Episode 1

The Secret to Poached Salmon

Sat, Jan 8, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 2

The Secret to Osso Buco

Sat, Jan 22, 2011 21 mins

Osso buco and risotto Milanese are made.

Episode 3

The Secret to Lasagna

Sat, Jan 29, 2011 21 mins

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

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.

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.

Episode 6

The Secret to Shepherd's Pie

Sat, Feb 26, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 7

The Secret to Sole Meuniere

Sat, Mar 12, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 8

The Secret to Pomegranate Cornish Game Hens

Sat, Mar 26, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 9

The Secret to Turkey Burgers

Sat, Apr 2, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 10

The Secret to Beef Bourguignonne

Sat, May 7, 2011 21 mins

Beef bourguignonne and palmier cookies are made.

Episode 11

The Secret to Chicken Scarpiello

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins

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

Episode 12

The Secret to Lobster Rolls

Sat, Jul 2, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 13

The Secret to Seared Black Bass

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins

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

Episode 14

The Secret to Falafel

Sat, Jul 16, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 15

The Secret to Braised Chicken with Tomatillos and Jalapenos

Sat, Jul 23, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 16

The Secret to Eggs Benedict

Sat, Jul 30, 2011 21 mins

Episode 17

The Secret to Cod and Shrimp

Sat, Aug 6, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 18

The Secret to Schnitzel

Sat, Aug 13, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 19

The Secret to Seared Tuna

Sat, Aug 20, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 20

The Secret to Beef Brisket

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins

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

Episode 21

The Secret to Braised Stuffed Veal Breast

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins

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

Episode 22

The Secret to Grilled Hanger Steak

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins

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

Episode 23

The Secret to Apple and Prune Stuffed Pork Loin

Wed, Sep 30, 2026

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

Episode 24

The Secret to Chicken Roulades

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins

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

Episode 25

The Secret to Pot Roast

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins

Pot roast and parsnip-potato puree are served.

Episode 26

The Secret to Sausage Stuffed Quail

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 21 mins

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

Episode 27

The Secret to Pulled Pork

Sat, Jun 4, 2011 21 mins

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

Episode 28

The Secret to Wild Boar Ragu

Sat, Oct 8, 2011 21 mins

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

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.