Chef at Home - Season 1
Season 1
Network
Episodes26
DatesOkt. 5, 2004 - März 29, 2005
Episodes
Season 1Episode 130 min
Easy Asian Beef Stew
Motivated by the cold weather, Chef Michael creates a comfort-food dinner for two with an Asian theme. Featured dishes include a beef blade simmering steak, baby spinach, bean sprouts and hot cocoa.
Okt. 5, 2004
Season 1Episode 230 min
East Coast Chowder
Host Michael Smith discovers a bounty of culinary pleasures on the beaches of his East Coast home, when he takes his son Gabe digging for clams. Featured dishes include Clam Chowder, Biscuits topped with brown butter, and a simple Green Salad with Sherry Maple Vinaigrette.
Okt. 12, 2004
Season 1Episode 330 min
Vanilla Chicken Dinner
Braised chicken thighs; couscous; endive salad.
Okt. 19, 2004
Season 1Episode 430 min
Tomatoes 101
Inspired by his garden, Host Michael Smith creates a meal relying entirely on a common ingredient – fresh tomatoes. Featured dishes include Roast Penne Pasta, Green Salad with Tomato Lemon Vinaigrette and Tomato Water Martinis.
Okt. 26, 2004
Season 1Episode 530 min
Steak for One
After an energizing bike ride, Michael has worked up an appetite for a protein-packed meal. He decides to prepare a dinner for one based on a Japanese belief that there is a fifth taste sense after sweet, sour, salty and bitter. It’s called “umami†and it triggers our need for protein. Michael combines a New York strip loin steak with hearty shiitake mushrooms, a bacon and potato cheese tart, and tops it off with steamed asparagus.
Nov. 2, 2004
Season 1Episode 630 min
Simple Baked Trout
Pan-fried whole trout; baked trout filets.
Nov. 9, 2004
Season 1Episode 730 min
Apple Braised Pork
Apple braised pork shoulder, roasted acorn squash and spatzle.
Nov. 16, 2004
Season 1Episode 830 min
Spicy Southwestern Soup
To test whether spicy heat can actually help you cool down, Chef Michael Smith experiments with chilies and creates a few versatile chili-infused soups and salads that complement almost any dish. Featured dishes include Grilled Corn Soup with Roasted Red Peppers, Chicken and Cheddar, Fennel Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette and Red Pepper Puree for garnishing.
Nov. 23, 2004
Season 1Episode 930 min
Spicy Barbequed Lamb
Chef Michael Smith takes his cooking outdoors and grills a leg of lamb over a wood fire when a friend and fellow chef comes to visit. Featured dishes include Sun-dried Tomato/Olive/Mint Salsa, Grilled Polenta and roasted vegetables.
Nov. 30, 2004
Season 1Episode 1030 min
Tarragon Roasted Lamb
Chef Michael Smith palns a birthday feast for his partner Rachel and experiments with lamb, her favourite food. Featured dishes include Rack of Lamb in a Tarragon Crust with a Zinfandel sauce, Foccacia, Bulgar and hearty Beet Greens.
Dez. 7, 2004
Season 1Episode 1130 min
Outdoor Favorites
Chef Michael Smith takes his son on his first camping trip and prepares fun and easy meals ready to be fired up on the grill. Camping favourites include Fresh Salmon with an Asian flavour base wrapped in foil, Roast Potato Salad, Vegetable Kebabs and homemade Marshmallow Smores.
Dez. 14, 2004
Season 1Episode 1230 min
Classic Chicken Dinner
Chef Michael Smith makes a cosy family meal of simply spiced Roast Chicken and Garlic Steamed Broccoli with homemade Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter and Vermouth Sauce.
Dez. 21, 2004
Season 1Episode 1330 min
Aromatic Duck Breast
Chef Michael Smith has been travelling on business and looks forward to reconnecting with his family and his own kitchen. Featured dishes include Pan-Seared Duck Breast marinated in Thyme, Mustard and Soya Sauce, Bibb lettuce with Goat Cheese Vinaigrette and Gnocchi with Sweet Baby Peas.
Dez. 28, 2004
Season 1Episode 1430 min
Fennel Fish Stew
Mediterranean-style fish stew with fennel and tomato and a tangy orange and garlic garnish.
Jan. 4, 2005
Season 1Episode 1530 min
Three Meat Pasta
Three meat pasta sauce with beef, pork and veal; roasted garlic bread; salad.
Jan. 11, 2005
Season 1Episode 1630 min
Easy Pizza Party
Starting off with a good tomato sauce base, Chef Michael Smith serves up a rich and zesty pizza that appeals to both adults and kids.
Jan. 18, 2005
Season 1Episode 1730 min
Simple Chicken Stew
Chicken mushroom stew; mashed potatoes; carrot sticks; sautéed asparagus.
Jan. 25, 2005
Season 1Episode 1830 min
Lazy Day Beef Stew
With summer fast approaching the Smith family is busy with their annual spring-clean, and the refrigerator is no exception. Michael decides to use up all his ingredients to prepare one of the last hearty meals of the season, a beef stew with aromatic vegetables and potatoes. Homemade whole-wheat cheddar biscuits are the perfect accompaniment.
Feb. 1, 2005
Season 1Episode 1930 min
Easy Thai Dinner
Chef Michael Smith receives a postcard from a friend in Thailand, inspiring him to explore Thai flavours at home. Featured dishes include a Thai noodle dish, Cucumber Salad, Steamed Asian Greens with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Pineapple Salad.
Feb. 8, 2005
Season 1Episode 2030 min
All-Veggie Dinner
A last-minute dinner guest, who happens to be vegetarian, prompts Chef Michael Smith to raid his refrigerator and pantry for an all-vegetable meal. Dishes include a power-packed protein soup served with Asparagus Salad and Pita chips.
Feb. 15, 2005
Season 1Episode 2130 min
Great Grilled Burgers
A package of fresh ground beef motivates Michael to find new ways of spicing up the ususal burger, including adding blue cheese and bacon to the mix. Smashed Potatoes with Fennel and Caesar Salad perfect this mouth-watering meal.
Feb. 22, 2005
Season 1Episode 2230 min
Lobster Three Ways
Traditional macaroni and cheese dish made decadent by adding lobster and a simple lobster salad.
März 1, 2005
Season 1Episode 2330 min
Pan-Roasted Salmon Supper
Salmon filet with basil and pesto infused mussel broth and steamed spinach
März 8, 2005
Season 1Episode 2430 min
Simply Seared Tuna
An Asian theme emerges as Chef Michael Smith sears tuna steaks crusted with a variety of three peppercorns. Other dishes include Braised Leeks cooked in a Red Wine Broth, Ginger Mint Salsa and a basic salad with Japanese Vinaigrette.
März 15, 2005
Season 1Episode 2530 min
Easy Jerk Chicken
Deep smoky marinade for chicken.
März 22, 2005
Season 1Episode 2630 min
Simply Turkey Dinner
März 29, 2005
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