About the Show

Ming Tsai is a new style of chef creating cutting-edge American cuisine. His original yet accessible recipes are based on superb pairings of basic flavors from Western and Eastern traditions.

Braised Lotus and Leek Duck

Boiled Garlic Chive Dumplings

Ahi Tuna Tartar with Sesame Asparagus Vinaigrette

Shrimp and Chayote in a Coconut-Tamarind Sauce

Sterling Gold Caviar, Smoked Salmon and Potato Napoleon

Bittersweet Chocolate Tart with Creme Anglaise and Vanilla Ice Cream

Creme Fraiche

Traditional Mandarin Fried Rice

Vegetarian Stir Fry Grilled Pizza

Steamed Glutinous Rice with Coconut and Mango

Chicken, Bok Choy and Shiitake Chow Mein

Shiitake Stuffed Steamed Striped Bass Flashed with Curry Oil

Curried Shepherd's Pie with Mustard Salad

Pommes Frites

Multi-Spiced Crusted Tuna 'Steak' with Black Bean-Shiraz Butter Sauce

Wonton Noodle Soup with Five Spice Beef Shank (Mom)

Black Clam and Garlic Pizza

Glazed Carrots, Parsnips and Pearl Onions

Grilled Shrimp "Lollipop" with Spicy Almond Sauce

Duck Sausage

Herb Crusted Chicken Paillard with Honey-Lemongrass Glaze Carrot and Potato Spaghetti

Improvising a Meal with Phillippe Chin

Kataifi Seafood Crisp with Sweet and Spicy Mango Sauce

Sam's Mai Tai

Master BBQ Sauce for Ribs, Chicken and Shrimp Grilled Vegetable Slaw and 'Roasted Potatoes'

Twice Cooked Duck

Turkey Herb Soup with Corn Stuffing Fritters

About the Host

Ming Tsai

Ming Tsai is the James Beard Award-winning chef/owner of Blue Dragon in Massachusetts and his latest venture BABA at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. An Emmy Award-winner, Ming hosts PBS-TV's Simply Ming, now in its seventeenth season. Ming is the author of five cookbooks: Blue Ginger: East Meets West Cooking with Ming Tsai, Simply Ming, Ming's Master Recipes, Simply Ming One-Pot Meals and Simply Ming In Your Kitchen. Ming supports many charities including Family Reach, a non-profit whose mission is to provide financial relief and support to families fighting cancer, of which he is currently the Chairman of the National Advisory Board.