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The Green Kitchen

EPISODE 6

“Green” is in. This timely episode will explore ways that food and cooking affect our environment and vice-versa. Join us as we meet people across the globe who bring their values to the table.

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RECIPES
Chicken and Fennel Salad with Garlic Mayonnaise
Chipotle Butter
Green Beans with Poached Egg and Parmesan
Hamburger Buns
Hamburgers
Hash Browns with Red Pepper and Onion
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Chile Lime Butter
Roasted-Beet Salad
Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Roasted-Garlic Mayonnaise

Brazil: When Foods Collide

EPISODE 7

“Fusion,” the art of intermingling two distinct cuisines into one imaginative and singular culinary form, is thriving in Brazil. Join us as we travel to this place where the jungle collides with civilization, to see how chefs blend their own culinary traditions with newfound indigenous ingredients. From pizza to sushi, see how just about every type of cuisine can be reinvented and enhanced with Brazilian flavor.

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RECIPES
Banana Ravioli
Balsamic Reduction
Bobó de Camarão (Shrimp in Yuca Coconut Purée)
Clarified Butter
Collard Greens Miniera
Jerk Pork Chops with Hearts of Palm Salad and Sweet Plantains
Moqueca de Camarão (Brazilian Shrimp Stew)
Passion Fruit Sauce

Just Desserts

EPISODE 8

Dessert: The most anticipated course and the perfect ending to any meal. From Barcelona's legendary all dessert restaurant, Espai Sucre, to a visit with edgy New York pastry chef Sam Mason, this delicious episode features tasty stories about unusual desserts and the culinary wizards who create them.

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RECIPES
Chocolate Chile Ice Cream
City Skyline Cupcake
Diane's Six-Spice Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Hungarian Chocolate Mousse Cake Bars
Lemon Crème Brûlée
Pink Cuts
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Rice Pudding

We’ll hear the stories of chefs and home cooks alike who use only the freshest, purest natural ingredients—from organic foods to exotic fruits—to create delicious and unusual recipes. Crisscrossing the globe, we’ll find out how a couple in Maine have been changing the face of American farming with their cutting-edge cold-weather harvesting techniques; head to Lima, Peru where we’ll catch fish in the Amazon; and explore the incredible offerings of a garden in western France. Join us as we learn how local products and traditions influence cuisine around the world.

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RECIPES
Beets in Salt Crust
Gazpacho with Moutarde D'Orléans Ice Cream
Lamb's Quarter Pesto
Poached Pears with Quince Paste in Parmesan Cloaks

Australia: Slow Food

EPISODE 10

Many Australian chefs have been gravitating towards the “slow” approach to cuisine, taking the time to fully appreciate the skill of cooking. This movement is growing not only “Down Under” but also across the world, with chefs who are passionate about protecting and promoting the use of local ingredients and culinary traditions. These Aussie foodies show us how to create a “slow food” feast, while revealing a deeper message: Slow down, appreciate our natural resources, and enjoy them whole-heartedly.

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RECIPES
Rhubarb Chutney
Rhubarb Tarts