Episode 1
Aired Oct 1, 2008
Prosciutto
Halibut wrapped with prosciutto and served with a puttanesca sauce and seared fennel.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 2, 2008
Cider Vinegar
Tangy short ribs with homemade coleslaw and twice baked potatoes.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 3, 2008
Figs
Chicken and fig ciabatta sandwich; homemade sweet potato fries.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 6, 2008
Gnocchi
Making gnocchi from scratch; gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce and grilled radicchio.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 7, 2008
Lobster
Grilled lobster with chorizo sausage; potato puree; sweet corn with basil.
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Episode 6
Aired Oct 8, 2008
Goat Cheese
Goat cheese potato cake; tenderloin steak; roasted beet salad.
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Episode 7
Aired Oct 14, 2008
Garlic
Cloves of garlic in a flavorful roasted chicken with an arugula bread salad.
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Episode 8
Aired Oct 15, 2008
Calamari
Cleaning and cooking calamari; brown butter calamari with brown rice and tomato salad.
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Episode 9
Aired Oct 16, 2008
Ground Beef
Cottage pie; ground beef with whipped potatoes and a side of Irish peas.
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Episode 10
Aired Oct 20, 2008
Oregano
Fresh and dried oregano; oregano crusted lamb with lemon potatoes and Greek salad with homemade dressing.
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Episode 11
Aired Oct 21, 2008
White Beans
White beans with duck, sausage and bacon to make a traditional French Cassoulet.
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Episode 12
Aired Oct 22, 2008
Onions
Homemade onion rings and a beef tenderloin steak sandwich.
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Episode 13
Aired Oct 27, 2008
Saffron
Paella with chicken, mussels, shrimp, and clams; fruity white sangria.
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Episode 14
Aired Oct 28, 2008
Maple Syrup
Maple glazed salmon, maple glazed bacon, hearty bacon barley and a side of braised Swiss chard.
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Episode 15
Aired Oct 29, 2008
Ground Sirloin
Burger topped with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce; fresh coleslaw; poutine made with fresh-cut french fries, cheese curds and homemade gravy.
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Episode 16
Aired Nov 3, 2008
Capers
Pork rouladen with a creamy cauliflower, caper gratin and a pickled cucumber dill salad.
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Episode 17
Aired Nov 4, 2008
Crab
Moist crab cakes with creamy lemon caper aioli, fresh tomato salsa, grilled artichokes with a fresh lemon-garlic vinaigrette.
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Episode 18
Aired Nov 5, 2008
Fontina Cheese
Italian-style fondue with fontina cheese and white truffle oil; grilled asparagus, mushrooms, tender striploin steak and fried potatoes.
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Episode 19
Aired Nov 10, 2008
Sesame Seeds
Japanese-inspired; sesame crusted tuna showcases the nutty flavor of toasted sesame seeds; seared tofu is topped with a soy-sesame sauce; traditional Japanese spinach salad; marinated radishes with more sesame flavor.
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Episode 20
Aired Nov 11, 2008
Jerk Spice
Spicy jerk pork tenderloin; sautéed chayote with black beans; tangy pineapple salsa; crispy fried plantains.
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Episode 21
Aired Nov 12, 2008
Corn
Savoury clam and corn chowder; cheesy cheddar corn cakes; spicy jalapeno chive butter.
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Episode 22
Aired Nov 17, 2008
Prime Rib
Prime rib roast; creamy horseradish mashed potatoes; fluffy Yorkshire puddings.
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Episode 23
Aired Nov 18, 2008
Basil
Mediterranean inspired meal featuring basil.
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Episode 24
Aired Nov 19, 2008
Butternut Squash
Honey glazed chicken; roasted butternut squash; sauteed spinach; crispy shallots.
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Episode 25
Aired Nov 24, 2008
Russet Potatoes
Russet potatoes with cream, garlic, rosemary and cheese; tri tip steak; baked asparagus with herb butter.
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Episode 26
Aired Nov 25, 2008
Pomegranate
Pomegranate glazed lamb loin; quinoa pilaf; fresh pomegranate and feta salad.
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Episode 27
Aired Nov 26, 2008
Honey
Honey balsamic glazed pork loin roast; roasted root vegetables; candied pecans in an endive and apple salad; bread stuffing.
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Episode 28
Aired Dec 1, 2008
Avocado
Lettuce wraps with tender beef, crispy bacon, grilled guacamole and roasted green onions; potato avocado salad.
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Episode 29
Aired Dec 2, 2008
Yogurt
Spiced chicken marinated with yogurt; buttered black lentils; sweet tomato chutney; spicy citrus yogurt.
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Episode 30
Aired Dec 3, 2008
Aged Cedar
Grilled aged cheddar cheese sandwiches; sliced pear; sweet onion relish; herbed mustard dipping sauce; French onion soup with an aged cheddar topping.
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Episode 31
Aired Dec 8, 2008
Raisins
Turkey tagine with fruit and nut couscous and a honey yogurt sauce.
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Episode 32
Aired Dec 9, 2008
Oysters
Oysters Rockefeller with creamed spinach, crispy bacon and parmesan cheese; oysters paired with a sharp and tangy Mignonette sauce; crispy frites and a rosemary-lemon mayonnaise.
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Episode 33
Aired Dec 10, 2008
Almonds
Savoury ground lamb with almond hummus, chewy almond flatbread topped with crispy pickled onions.
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Episode 34
Aired Dec 15, 2008
Trout
Rainbow trout in a creamy pot pie, topped with chive and dill biscuits; Caesar salad.
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Episode 35
Aired Dec 15, 2008
Chiles
Sautéed juicy shrimp with ginger; garlic and chiles; mango noodle salad; crispy pork spring rolls.
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Episode 36
Aired Dec 16, 2008
Tomatoes
Baked pasta with loads of tomatoes, ricotta and olives; classic Italian bread salad called panzanella, with stewed tomatoes, fresh cherry tomatoes, and buffalo mozzarella.
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Episode 37
Aired Dec 17, 2008
Chicken Wings
Homemade baked wings with creamy buttermilk and blue cheese dressing; crisp and tangy celery; carrot slaw; breaded celeriac wedges.
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Episode 38
Aired Dec 22, 2008
Mediterranean Herbs
Slow roasted veal crusted with thyme, oregano, marjoram and parsley; creamy lemon potato puree; roasted red pepper jam.
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Episode 39
Aired Dec 24, 2008
Pears
Pan fried Cornish hen with sweet oven roasted pears on a bed of creamy celeriac puree; raw mushroom and pear salad.
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