All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Michael Cimarusti, Day Boat Halibut

    • November 8, 2008
    • PBS

    Nick Stellino prepares Veal Chops with Garlic Lemon and Honey Sauce and Broiled Asparagus & Roasted Butternut Squash. Chef Stellino is then joined by Michael Cimarusti from Providence in Los Angeles who demonstrates Day Boat Halibut with Yukon Potatoes and Chive Blossoms

  • S01E02 Kent Rathbun, Grilled Salad

    • November 15, 2008
    • PBS

    Nick creates a sumptuous Grilled Salad with Goat Cheese. Kent Rathbun, head chef at Abacus and Jasper's in Dallas shares the recipe for Jasper's Tomato, Grilled Asparagus and Blue Cheese Salad with Grilled Chicken.

  • S01E03 Laurent Manrique, Seafood

    • November 22, 2008
    • PBS

    Chef Stellino prepares Sole with Orange Ginger Sauce and Sauteed Spinach. Nick welcomes Chef Laurent Manrique from San Francisco's Aqua who prepares Hamachi and Grapefruit Basil Salad.

  • S01E04 Patricia Williams, Seasonal Fruit

    • December 20, 2008
    • PBS

    This episode features fresh, seasonal fruit. First, Chef Stellino creates Pears Braised in Red Wine Sauce. Then, Chef Patricia Williams from District in New York joins Nick to make Claufouti with Fruit

  • S01E05 Michael Hillyer, Lobster and Crab Burger

    • December 27, 2008
    • PBS

    Nick Stellino prepares Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes Basil and Shrimp. Then, Nick helps Seattle's Capital Grille chef, Michael Hillyer, prepare Lobster and Crab Burger with Tartar Sauce and Corn Relish.

  • S01E06 Heather Terhune, Grilled Arctic Char

    • January 3, 2009
    • PBS

    Seafood! Chef Stellino creates Tuna Tartare, then is joined by Chicago's Chef Heather Terhune who shares the secret to Atwood Cafe's Grilled Arctic Char Filet.

  • S01E07 Walter Pisano, Silky Corn Soup

    • January 17, 2009
    • PBS

    Nick makes Silky Corn Soup with Truffle Oil and King Crab before welcoming Chef Walter Pisano from Tulio Ristorante in Seattle, who prepares Buccatini with Pancetta and Ricotta.

  • S01E08 Elise Wiggins, Peach Salad

    • January 24, 2009
    • PBS

    Stellino tosses together a Seedless Grape, Spinach, Feta Cheese and Toasted Pine Nut Salad before Chef Elise Wiggins from Panzano in Denver gives us her recipe for Palisade Peach Salad.

  • S01E09 Danny Bortnick, Green Eggs & Ham

    • January 31, 2009
    • PBS

    Nick Stellino makes Pasta with Ham, Mushrooms, Asparagus and Truffle Oil. Then Chef Danny Bortnick from Firefly in Washington, D.C. conjures up Green Eggs & Ham.

  • S01E10 Neal Fraser, Filet of Beef

    • February 14, 2009
    • PBS

    Chef Stellino demonstrates Chicken Scaloppini with Leeks and Morel Sauce. Joining Nick, Chef Neal Fraser from Grace Restaurant in Los Angeles prepares Filet of Beef, Farro and Italian Sausage.

  • S01E11 Kent Rathbun, Easy Chocolate Mousse

    • February 21, 2009
    • PBS

    Time for dessert! Nick shows us how to make Easy Chocolate Mousse. Then Chef Kent Rathbun from Abacus and Jasper's in Dallas reveals the secret to Dried Cherry White-Chocolate Bread Pudding.

  • S01E12 Walter Pisano, Grilled Steak

    • February 28, 2009
    • PBS

    Chef Stellino creates Grilled Steak with Tomato Infused Marinade and Tomato Buttata and Arrugola Salad. Chef Walter Pisano of Tulio Ristorante in Seattle shares his recipe for Truffle Salted Salmon and Bitter Green Salad.

  • S01E13 Elise Wiggins, Chocolate and Cherry Cake

    • March 7, 2009
    • PBS

    Nick shares his recipe for Pork Chops with Nancibella Sauce before being joined by Denver's Elise Wiggins from Panzano, who demonstrates Chocolate and Cherry Cake.

Season 2

  • S02E14 Italian Desserts

    • April 2, 2011
    • PBS

    Chef Nick Stellino is joined by Chef Gale Gand of Tru in Chicago who creates one of her family's treasured recipes Vita's Ricotta Doughnuts. Nick, in turn prepares one of the Italian must-have dessert, Tiramisu.

  • S02E15 Veal, Spaghetti and Meatballs

    • April 9, 2011
    • PBS

    Nick Stellino welcomes Chef Michael Galata of Osteria del Circo in New York who prepares Veal Scallopine alla Romana. Nick shares his Meatball recipe and creates Spaghetti and Meatballs and a Meatball Sandwich.

  • S02E16 Pork Dishes

    • April 16, 2011
    • PBS

    Nick Stellino and Chef Jason Wilson of Crush in Seattle prepare a heart-warming Pork Ragu. Nick creates tasty Grilled Pork Chops with Zenzero Sauce.

  • S02E17 Cajun Chicken & Salad

    • April 23, 2011
    • PBS

    Chef Stellino welcomes good friend and Chef Kent Rathbun of Abacus & Jaspar's, in Dallas. Chef Rathbun shares his recipe for Cajun Roasted Chicken Breasts with Shrimp Jambalaya Hash. Nick prepares a Bread and Tomato Salad with Arugula.

  • S02E18 Family Favorites

    • April 30, 2011
    • PBS

    Chef Rick Moonen of RM Seafood in Las Vegas makes his favorite New England Clam Chowder. Then Chef Nick shares a couple of family favorites: Andrew's Mac n Cheese and his Special Burger.

  • S02E19 Ratatouille, Tomato Sauce & Pasta

    • May 7, 2011
    • PBS

    Nick welcomes Chef Maria Hines of Tilth in Seattle. Chef Hines demonstrates Eggplant Ratatouille with Lemon Marinated Chicken Breast. Stellino teaches you to make Tomato Sauce and then use the sauce in Pasta with Braised sausages and Parmesan Ricotta.

  • S02E20 Steak, Salad & Dessert

    • May 14, 2011
    • PBS

    Chef Stellino is joined by Chef John Tesar of The Dallas Restaurant Group in Dallas and makes Lime & Curry Marinated Grass-Fed Rib-Eye Steaks with Cucumber & Honeydew Melon Chutney and Spiced Basmati Rice. Then, Nick creates his own Steak Salad with Balsamic Dressing and Shaved Parmesan and shares a quick and delicious dessert Easy White Chocolate Mousse.

  • S02E21 Andy's Pork Tenderloin

    • May 21, 2011
    • PBS

    Nick is in the kitchen with Chef Andy Husbands of Tremont 647 in Boston cooking up Andy's 1st Place BBQ Glaze with Pork Tenderloin. Afterward, Nick shares the secret for Prosciutto Chips and makes Radicchio Romaine and Arugula salad with Gorgonzola Dressing.

  • S02E22 Garlic Crab & Fennel Salad

    • May 28, 2011
    • PBS

    The kitchen is jumping when Chef Brian Poor of Portland City Grill in Portland, OR visits Nick and shares his recipes for Garlic Roasted Whole Dungeness Crab and Arugula and Fennel Salad. Nick follows with amazing Veal Milanese and scrumptious Apple Crumble.

  • S02E23 Soups

    • June 4, 2011
    • PBS

    Nick welcomes Chef Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun's in Atlanta and creates Cauliflower & Parmesan Soup with Crostini. Chef Stellino makes Asparagus Soup and Red Peppers, Shallots and Asparagus Confit.

  • S02E24 Salmon Dishes

    • June 11, 2011
    • PBS

    It's salmon time! Nick Stellino is joined by Chef Wade Wiestling of The Oceanaire Seafood Room in Minneapolis where they hit a home run with Sockeye Hot Chili Oil with Fresh Mango Salsa. Nick creates another hit with Salmon with Vodka and Lemon Sauce with Capers.

  • S02E25 Dishes Featuring Basil

    • June 18, 2011
    • PBS

    Wondering what to do with all your basil? Chef Lawrence Chu of Chef Chu's in Los Altos joins Nick and shares his secret for Fresh Basil Beef and Chef Chu's Famous Chicken Salad. Stellino demonstrates delicious and simple pasta dishes; Pasta Aglio e Olio with Romano Cheese and Breadcrumbs and Pasta with Filetto di Pomodoro.

  • S02E26 Tuna, Fried Potatoes and Clams

    • June 25, 2011
    • PBS

    Chef Nick Stellino welcomes Chef Sylvain Delpique of DavidBurke Townhouse in New York and creates an unforgettable dish, Potato Wrapped Tuna Stuffed with Crab & Cucumber. Then, Nick prepares Pan-fried Potato and Red peppers, followed by fabulous Sauteed Clams with Sausage.