All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Busy Mom Seeks … Help!

    • May 19, 2016
    • PBS

    Ellie takes Beth -- a mom, a full-time labor and delivery nurse, and a grad student -- under her wing. Ellie helps Beth rein in her take-out habit with three easy make-ahead recipes that stock her fridge with a week of tasty meals.

  • S01E02 Say Yes to Chocolate

    • May 26, 2016
    • PBS

    The key to having chocolate in your life in a manageable way is to go for quality over quantity. In this episode, Ellie visits the Chocolate Expo and demonstrates how to incorporate the joys of chocolate into everyday menus, clarifying how to take advantage of its health benefits.

  • S01E03 Carbo-diem

    • June 2, 2016
    • PBS

    Inez’s extreme approach to carbs has left her not only feeling tired, but stressed from making separate meals for herself and her family. Ellie helps Inez bring balance to her home, by dispelling misinformation about carbs and sharing healthy recipes she can enjoy with her family.

  • S01E04 Cheese-Crazy Daddy

    • June 9, 2016
    • PBS

    We all love cheese-- who doesn’t? But there can be too much of a good thing. Ellie answers an SOS from a home where cheese has completely taken over the menu. Ellie, a cheese lover herself, shows how to keep from going overboard with cheese and instead utilize its best assets—its great flavor and health benefits.

  • S01E05 No Brainer Breakfasts

    • June 16, 2016
    • PBS

    Ellie tackles the challenge we all face every day--what’s for breakfast, especially in a busy household when everyone is out the door like a pool ball break. She helps out Mary, a mom and an elite athlete and coach, who literally hits the ground running each morning.

  • S01E06 Office Food Overhaul

    • June 23, 2016
    • PBS

    Ellie visits a busy office where stress has led to junk food snacking and fast-food lunching. Armed with photos of sugary office treats submitted by one office employee to solicit her help, Ellie shares tasty alternatives to fight back.

  • S01E07 The Goods on Gluten-Free

    • June 30, 2016
    • PBS

    There’s a gluten-free explosion days, but how much of it is real and how much of it is hype? Ellie demystifies the gluten issue once and for all with the help of her stepbrother and yoga instructor David Wilder, who has celiac disease. In this episode, Ellie also underscores just how many foods are naturally gluten-free, with recipes that will satisfy everyone.

  • S01E08 Sweet Tooth Satisfiers

    • July 7, 2016
    • PBS

    Does sugar have you in its thrall? Ellie helps one family tackle their sugar quandary so they can continue to do the baking they love in a healthier way without sacrificing flavor.

  • S01E09 Dueling Schedules Dinner Challenge

    • July 14, 2016
    • PBS

    It can be a challenge to put dinner together in a working household. And then what happens when you’re working opposite shifts? Ellie helps a frazzled couple trying to get healthy weeknight dinners on the table when conflicting schedules and priorities intervene.

  • S01E10 Herbivore vs. Carnivore

    • July 21, 2016
    • PBS

    He’s a meat eater. She’s a vegetarian. Their kitchen has become a battleground. Can this marriage be saved? It’s Ellie to the rescue with flexible recipes that will bring them together.

  • S01E11 Teeny Kitchen

    • July 28, 2016
    • PBS

    Ellie helps out a couple contending with the challenges of cooking in a tiny apartment kitchen. Ellie proves that with just a few key pans and gadgets, and some smart recipes, anyone can produce fantastic meals in even the most cramped quarters.

  • S01E12 It’s My Party

    • August 4, 2016
    • PBS

    Ellie prepares an ensemble of make-ahead dishes that are designed so that both party-giver and partygoers can equally enjoy the festivities. All these dishes can be cooked and frozen ahead of time and then simply reheated at party time. Go ahead: enjoy your own party.

  • S01E13 Spring Break with No Regrets

    • August 11, 2016
    • PBS

    Ellie shows us how to transform a vacation from an unhealthy free-for-all into an opportunity to find new flavors you can use to bring your good times home.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Veggie Love

    • September 8, 2017
    • PBS

    Want to turn a veggie loather into a veggie lover? Chef, dietician, and best-selling author Ellie Krieger reveals some tantalizingly simple ways to reform veggie haters, in the kitchen and beyond. Recipes include Broccoli Pesto Pizza; Sloppy Joes; and Raw Brussel slaw.

  • S02E02 Beauty Food

    • September 15, 2017
    • PBS

    You are what you eat and it shows. Chef, dietician, and best-selling author Ellie Krieger helps you feel and look your best with tasty dishes that nourish your skin. Recipes include Snap Pea, Tomato and Watermelon Salad with Feta; Green Tea-Poached Salmon with Asian Slaw; 3-Ingredient Curry Yogurt Dip; and Chai-Spiced Fruit Compote.

  • S02E03 Satisfying & Complete, With or Without Meat

    • September 22, 2017
    • PBS

    If you’re cutting back on meat you may wonder what to eat more of. Chef, dietician, and best-selling author Ellie Krieger shows how easy (and tasty) it is to incorporate other protein-rich elements into your snacks and meals. Recipes include Steak Fajitas; Broccoli and Cheddar Soup; Asian Noodle Bowl with Peanut Dressing; and 3-Ingredient Crispy Spiced Chickpeas.

  • S02E04 Big Flavor Less Salt

    • September 29, 2017
    • PBS

    Chef, dietician, and best-selling author Ellie Krieger helps you get the bold taste you crave from your favorite foods while keeping salt in check in your kitchen. Recipes include Tri-Color Salad Pizza; Family Favorite Minestrone Soup; and 3-Ingredient Coriander-Crusted Turkey Breast with Sweet and Spicy Roasted Root Vegetables.

  • S02E05 Raw vs. Cooked

    • October 6, 2017
    • PBS

    Raw foods are hot now. But cooked foods have unique benefits too. Chef, dietician, and best-selling author Ellie Krieger susses out the facts from the hype for you. Recipes include Go-To Gazpacho; 3-Ingredient Tomato Sauce; Wok-Charred Lettuce and Spinach Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp; and Zucchini Carpaccio Salad.

  • S02E06 Better Brunch

    • October 13, 2017
    • PBS

    Chef, dietician, and best-selling author Ellie Krieger hits refresh on the typical brunch menu with some creative, make-ahead crowd-pleasers that break the mold. Recipes include Eggs Florentine in Tomato Cups; Breakfast Strada Primavera; 3-Ingredient Brussel Sprout Hash with Egg; and Pumpkin Cranberry Waffles.

  • S02E07 Snack Attack

    • October 20, 2017
    • PBS

    Americans get more than 25% of calories from snacks. Chef, dietician, and best-selling author Ellie Krieger shows how to make them count with some great ways to satisfy the cravings we get around the clock. Recipes include Nutty Oatmeal Bars; Spring Cottage Peas with Basil; Hummus with Cumin-Roasted Carrots; and 3-Ingredient Chocolate Grape Banana Skewers.

  • S02E08 How To Fish

    • October 27, 2017
    • PBS

    Are you floundering when it comes to adding fish to your menu? Chef, dietician, and best-selling author Ellie Krieger is your fishing guide as she demystifies the choosing, prepping, and cooking of fish. Recipes include Tilapia Milanese; 3-Ingredient Seasoned Breadcrumbs; Salmon wrapped in Greens with Walnut-Yogurt-Dill Sauce; and Easy Bouillabaisse.

  • S02E09 Unboring Salads

    • November 3, 2017
    • PBS

    Tired of snoring through your salad? Chef, dietician, and best-selling author Ellie Krieger shakes up the same-old same-old with some recipes that awaken all the senses. Recipes include Spinach Salad with Roasted Squash, Roasted Grapes and Pumpkin Seeds; Green Salad with Chicken and Buttermilk Dressing; Cauliflower Tabbouleh; and 3-Ingredient Pickled Red Onions.

  • S02E10 One Basket, One Week, Zero Waste

    • November 10, 2017
    • PBS

    How to buy a week’s worth of vegetables, bring out their best, and end up with no waste. Ellie shops a mix of tender and heartier vegetables, showing how to store and prep them as the week progresses. Recipes include 3-Ingredient Grilled Corn with Lime and Basil; Tender Green Salad with Strawberries, Cucumber and Basil; Cod with Kale and Chorizo in Broth; and Savory Carrot-Cashew Soup.

  • S02E11 Great Grains

    • November 17, 2017
    • PBS

    Intrigued by those exotic grains that have popped up on your grocer's shelves, but don't know where to start? Ellie cooks with grains, including many that offer refreshing alternatives to people with allergies. Recipes include Breakfast Grain Bowl with Quinoa, Steel Cut Oats & Chia; Sorghum Salad w/ Cucumber, Cilantro & Cumin; 3-Ingredient Popcorn w/ Parsley & Parmesan; and Chickpea & Farro Stew.

  • S02E12 Desserts with Benefits

    • November 24, 2017
    • PBS

    Chef, dietician, and best-selling author Ellie Krieger prepares desserts with a one-two punch-- they satisfy your sweet tooth and deliver significant health benefits at the same time. Recipes include Honey Yogurt Tart with Graham Cracker Crust; Blackberry Sage Ice Pops; 3-Ingredient Chocolate Almond Bark with Cherries; and Pear Brown Betty.

  • S02E13 Keeping It Real

    • December 1, 2017
    • PBS

    Ellie demonstrates how to create great flavor and color with whole ingredients when you're cooking at home... and how to identify added colors, flavors and preservatives in prepared foods. Recipes include Grilled Chicken with Cherry Bourbon BBQ Sauce; Yogurt Ranch with Kaleidoscope Crudité; 3-Ingredient Maple Vinaigrette; and Vanilla Cupcakes with Pink Cream Cheese Frosting.