Cooking Live

Sara's Surprise Adventure

Join us for an hour of surprises as we toast Sara Moulton on the fifth anniversary of Cooking Live. Her surprises include a day with, Julia Child; a trip to Paris; the ultimate "cook along"; and a screening of bloopers she'd probably rather forget.

California Dreamin'

California Cuisine Cook Along: Spiced Bocconcini and Tomatoes; Garlic Bruschetta; Linguine with Clams, and Fig and Raspberry Clafouti.

California Dreamin'

Sara is joined by California cuisine guru John Ash. Recipes: Fresh Fava Beans with Pecorino Cheese and Grilled Mushroom Salad with Asian Greens.

Father Knows Food

Our tribute to Dad: Sara is joined by Don Pintabona from the Tribeca Grill. Recipes: Basic Pizza Dough, Basic Pizza Sauce, Sauteed Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Pizza, Caramelized Onion, Gorgonzola and Rosemary Pizza and Italian Giambotta.

Father Knows Food

Simple Father's Day menu cook along. Recipes: Roasted Fillet of Beef; Arugula Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette; Crisp Rosemary Potatoes; Stir-fried Carrots; Mini Blueberry Coconut Pound Cakes.

Father Knows Food

Tonight is our tribute to dad, and Sara is joined by Chef Don Pintabona from the Tribeca Grill. Recipes; basic pizza dough,basic pizza sauce; sauteed broccoli rabe and sausage pizza, caramelized onion, gorgonzola and rosemary pizza and italian giambotta.

Grilling

Argentinian Barbecue: meat, seafood, and more. Recipes: Empanadas Argentinas, Grilled Calamari on Mizuna Greens, Churrasco with Green Chimichurri Sauce, Pato Enterriano with Sweet Mashed Potatoes, and Pancakes with Dulce de Leche.

Grilling

It's our monthly Market Basket Show. A suprise: Sara has no clue about the ingredients, yet she creates an entire menu in an less than an hour.

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America's Favorite: Desserts

America's most favorite and famous desserts: Strawberry Ice Cream Sodas; Hot Fudge Sundaes; Cherry Lattice Pie and Classic Fudge Brownies.

America's Favorite: Meatless Cook Along

Wednesday night cook along. Recipes: Asparagus and Mushroom Salad with Shaved Parmesan; Ratatouille with Penne; Peaches in Caramel over Vanilla Ice Cream.

Women Chefs: Inspirational Women

Sara salutes women chefs by preparing recipes from her two mentors. Recipes: Cold Beet and Cucumber Soup; Crispy Lobster Skewers with Green Papaya and Mint Salad and Apricot Souffles.

Women Chefs: On The Rise

Female chefs on the rise with guest, Tracy O'Grady. Recipes: Grilled Potato Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette; Wellfleet and Manila Clam Sauce; Cranberry and Pecan Crusted Rack of Pork.

Made In America

Featuring artisanal cheese-maker, Paula Lambert. Recipes: Field Greens with Pears and Blue Cheese; Veal Suitcases Perugina; Garlicky Goat Cheese Potatoes and Canoli Filled with Pistachio Ricotta.

Made in America

Cook Along: Best of America's Ingredients. Recipes: Watermelon and Yellow Tomato Salad; Southern Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish with Tartar Sauce; Corn on the Cob with Garlic-Basil Butter and Marionberry Compote with Angel Food Cake.

Summer Sensations

Recipes: Blackberry Lemonade; Spicy Yogurt Dip with Chips and Vegetables; Prosciutto and Mozzarella Sandwiches; Potatoes with Vinegar and Sea Salt and Raspberry Linzer Star Bars.

Summer Sensations

No Cook Cook Along, the stove is persona non grata. Recipes: Cucumber-Avocado Soup; Hummus; Greek Country Salad; Tuna and Olive Sandwich and Raspberry Coulis with Chocolate Sorbet.

Summer Fests

We're smack in the middle of Summer and we're enjoying some of summers best fruits. Tonight we're having a Strawberry Fest. Recipes: Strawberry Rhubarb Meringue Pie; Strawberry and Arugula Salad with Hazelnut Dressing; Sweet Yogurt Cheese with Minted Strawberries.

Summer Fests

It's our monthly Market Basket Show. Sara will prepare an entire menu from scratch with previously unknown ingredients.

Fun in the Sun

Summertime is the perfect time for tonight's menu. Recipes: Asparagus with Wasabi-Mayonnaise Dip; Grilled Korean-Style Steaks with Spicy Cilantro Sauce; Mint and Scallion Soba Noodles; Sugar Snap Pea, Radish and Cucumber Salad; Ginger-Cream Tart with Raspberries.

Al Fresco Entertaining

No one wants to eat heavy food in the summer so tonight's meal is well-suited for warm weather. Recipes: Spicy Lemongrass Tofu Rice; Paper Wrapped Salad Rolls with Vietnamese Bean Dipping Sauce; Sizzling Saigon Crepes and Table Salad.

Al Fresco Dining

Tonight's menu is great for a bit of outdoor entertaining. It's simple, elegant, and cooling for your summer tastebuds. Recipes: Fresh Figs with Rosemary Goat Cheese; Chilled Tarragon Tomato Soup; Grilled Shellfish and Potato Salad and Summer Berry Basil Kissel.

Al Fresco Entertaining

It's that time again for our monthly Market Basket. Sara will shop for her ingredients, mostly seasonal produce, and create an entire meal from scratch, without a planned menu, and all in under an hour.

Back to Business

Okay folks, it's Summer End. Summer hours -- they're over. No more easy lunches, it's back to preparing lunch. This show is perfect for those of you who love to sit at your desk and have lunch. Sara is preparing three simple but delicious recipes.

Back to Business

Hello, it's Wednesday night, our regular Cook Along night, and tonight's menu is quick and easy. Recipes include Corn, Tomato and Scallion Salad; Sauteed Lamb Chops with Garlic-Rosemary Sauce; Roasted Potatoes with Dill and more.

Back to Business

Do you live in a high altitude and face problems when your're baking? Well tonight's show is perfect for anybody who wants to know the chemistry behind baking. Sara is joined by Shirley Corriher and she'll answer any questions you have about cooking in high altitudes.

Foods Of the World: Global Grains

Explore the World through its food. Tonight it's Grains. Recipes include Farro Salad with Corn and Tomatoes; Toasted Rice Soup with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese; Spiced Quinoa Timbales; Bulgur Risotto with Spinach and Bacon and Almond Coconut Granola.

Foods of the World

Foods of the World

Sara's Comfort Foods

Cheryl Smith and Wayne Harley Brachman join Sara to prepare simple but delicious comfort food, perfect for bringing family and friends together. Recipes: Spicy Cole Slaw; Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad; Herbed Spaetzle; Browned Stewed Chicken and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.

Rick's Comfort Foods

Our week of comfort foods continue, when Sara's good friend Rick Moonen drops by to prepare some of his comfort favorites. Recipes includes Potao, Leek and Watercress Soup with Bay Scallops; Fresh Tuna Salad Sandwich and Andrew's Brownies.

Rocco's Comfort Foods

Co-host of Melting Pot, Rocco DiSpirito, cooks up some delicious comfort food tonight. Recipes includes Meatloaf with Fried Onions and Tomato Gravy; Potato with Mozzarella and White Chocolate Raspberry Cheescake.

All About Pears

Recipes: Poire William Champagne Cocktail; Pears Stuffed with Roquefort and Walnuts in Pastry; Asian Pear Slaw; Pear and Duck Confit Salad; Baked Pears in Maple Syrup and Apple Brandy.

Sweet Romance: Sweet Seductions

Our Sweet Romance week begins with Seductive Desserts. Recipes: Panna Cotta Hearts; Blossom- topped Cupcakes; Chocolate Souffle Cake with Orange Caramel Sauce; Chocolate Fondue. Also, Michael Green comes on for the last act to talk about wine.

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Sweet Romance: Cook Along

Sara makes a meal for a few male staffers. Watch as these two men become masters of the kitchen. Recipes: Coriander Lime Shrimp; Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Scallion Crust; Buttered Haricot Verts; Parsleyed Potatoes; Raspberry Valentines.

You Asked For It Techniques

Many times viewers write in requests about slicing and dicing. This show is dedicated to techniques like how to use a knife. Glazed Carrots; Chopped Salad; Roasted Potatoes and Garlic; Turkey Cutlets Milanese and Sole Meuniere with Brown Caper Sauce.

Winter Getaways: Arizona

This show features recipes from three of Arizona's top chefs. They'll call in and offer Sara some pointers. Recipes: Janos Wilder's Exotic Mushroom Chilequiles, Robert McGrath's Green Chile Macaroni; and Razz Kaminitzer's Cashew and Rosemary Encrusted Salmon with Hibiscus-Lime Sauce.

Winter Getaways: Aspen

Our look at vacation hotspots continue as Charles Dale of Aspen, CO, joins Sara. Recipes: Really Wild Mushroom Soup, Rocky Mountain Trout with Hazelnuts and Haricots Verts, and PB&J Crunchy Peanut Butter Souffle with Strawberry Sauce.

Winter Getaways: Market Basket Cook Along

Who knows what dishes we'll make with this market basket of secret ingredients? Watch and see.

Winter Getaways: Jamaica

A member of the Food Network Family, Cheryl Smith of Melting Pot, joins Sara to create dishes from Cheryl's homeland, Jamaica. Recipes: Tropical Salad with Orange Vanilla Vinaigrette, Crushed Yams with Steamed Spinach, Seared Pork Chops, and more.

Salute to New York

Tonight two more chefs from Tribeca joins Sara. It's dinner and desert. Recipes Lemon Poppy Pound Cake; Simple Flourless Chocolate Cake; Spaghetti del Padrino; Merluzzo Mimosa and I Love New York Cookies.

White House Eats: First ladies Tribute

Celebrate the first ladies of our country--Jackie Kennedy Onasis was instrumental in saving landmarks, specifically Grand Central Terminal. In a tape piece, we look at this amazing building that has now become a food destination.

Salute to Tribeca

Tonight we're continuing our tribute to the restaurants, Tribeca Grill and Chanterelle.Recipes includes white Bean, Bacon and Escarole Soup; Stuffed Cornish Game Hens with Pine Nuts and Raisins; Oysters with Sauerkraut and Caviar and Lamb Chops with Mint and Vinegar.

White House Eats: City Tavern

Walter Staib of City Tavern, one of the oldest restaurants in the country and old hangout of our forefathers makes West Indies Pepper Pot Soup, Thomas Jefferson's Sweet Potato Biscuits, Herbed Spaetzle and Tavern Turkey Stew with Fried Oysters.

Got Sauce?

Tune in tonight when Spaghetti Sauce Contest Winner Vita Greco prepares her namesake sauce Vita Greco's Gravy; Eggplant Parmigiana and Manicotti.

Ethnic Market Basket

It's our monthly Market Basket, when Sara prepares an entire meal from scratch without a menu.

Days of Taste

Celebrate days of taste with four simple, but delicious recipes. Scallop and Shrimp Crostini; Pappa al Pomodoro;Venetian Curried Clams and Croque Mademoiselle.

You Asked For It: Pampering Yourself

This cook along features great recipes for the most important person--yourself. Recipes: Baked Eggs in Shiitake Wine Sauce, Miniature Gruyere Cheese Puffs, and Boston Lettuce "Rose" with Garlic Dressing.

Hors D'oeuvre Party

Entertain your Halloween guests with simple but elegant Hors D'Oeuvre, Shrimp Toasts, Thai - Style Steamed Dumplings w/Coriander Dipping Sauce; Mushroom - Stuffed Brie en Croute and Goat Cheese and Sun- Dried Tomato Tartines.

Entertaining Ideas: Dishes that Dazzle

From simple plating ideas to grand garnishes. Recipes: Smoke Salmon Ravioli with Sour Cream and Dill, Crisp Duck Breast with Pink Peppercorn Sauce, Haricots Verts with Red Peppers, Lemon Bulgur Timbales with Chives, and Ananas En Surprise.

Kid's Party

Tonight Sara is throwing a Kid's Halloween Party night, and Deanna Cook, Editor of Family Fun joins us to create some frighfully tasty treats. Rotten Apple Punch;Caramel Apple Cake; Spider and Ghost Cupcakes; Daddy Longlegs Cupcakes; Taffy Pull and Wiggly Jiggly Crystal Ball.

Entertaining Ideas: Party Cook Along

Sara suggests dishes to serve when company is coming. Recipes: Roast Cornish Hens with Sage Butter, Sauteed Broccoli Rabe, Creamy Parmesan Polenta and Lemon Curd.

Foods of Israel

Sara and guest Joan Nathan tackles the Food of Israel - Caramelized Green Olives; Eggplant Dip w/Pomegranate and Tahina; Jerusalem Artichoke Soup w/Lemon and Saffron; Moroccan Brisket w/Tomato Olive Sauce and Galettes Sucrees.

Spring Tastes: Peanuts

Spring tastes begin with an homage to peanuts. After all, March is National Peanut Month. Recipes: Chicken Sates with Spicy Szechuan Sauce; Peanut-crusted Fish Filets with Fried Bananas; Pad Thai; Mom-mom Fritche's Peanut Butter Cookies.

Spring Tastes: Baby Vegetables

They're small but oh so tasty. Recipes: Roasted Baby Beet Salad; Braised Baby Bok Choy; Creamed Baby Spinach; Sauteed Baby Artichokes; Glazed Baby Turnips and Carrots.

Spring Tastes: 9th Avenue Market Basket

Sara hits 9th Avenue (Poseidon Bakery, International Grocery and Esposito's Pork store)in pursuit of great ingredients.

Spring Tastes: Spring Liquid Lunch

A meal you can drink, well most of it anyway. Recipes: Michelle's Trinidadian Tonic; Sesame Pea-shoot salad; Sorrel and Leek Soup; White Bean Gratin with Garlic; Green Tea Sorbet.

Surf and Turf: Out of the Shell

Recipes: Mussels in Ginger and Lemongrass Broth, Clams Casino, Warm Scallop and Spinach salad, and Fried Calamari with Aioli.

Surf and Turf: How to Cook Meat

Chris Schlesinger, author of How to Cook Meat, teaches us just that. Recipes: Perfect Porterhouse Steak for Two, Sauce Bearnaise, Roquefort Sauce, Lazy Sunday Pot Roast with Green Apples, Veal Birdies Tidewater Style.

Surf and Turf: Cook Along

Sara prepares a menu when sea meats land. Recipes: Morel Pate, Crispy Soft-shell Crabs with Country Ham Butter, and Rice-Pea Salad.

Surf and Turf: Fish Stories

Rick Moonen, Executive Chef and Partner of Oceana, takes us on a little tour of the Fulton Fish Market and then makes a few signature dishes. Recipes: Yellowfin Tuna Tartar, Pesto Crusted Salmon Fillet with Citrus Soy Sauce, and Seared Wild Striped Bass on Chive Whipped Potatoes.

Cook Along

It's our regular Wednesday night Cook Along and tonight it's no different - the menu can be prepared in less than an hour. Steak au Poivre; Sauteed Spinach Chiffonade w/Shallots; Roasted Sweet Potato Fries and Iced Coffee Mousse.

Thanksgiving in Old Salem

Learn about favorite thanksgiving dishes prepared in Old Salem. Recipes: Pork Roast with Cranberry Glaze; Moravian Slaw; Winkler - Honey Wheat Bread and Pumpkin Ginger Snap Pie.

April Appetites: Passover Show

Passover takes center stage tonight. Jason's Mom (Mrs. Bliss) explains a little of the holiday and makes Matzo Ball Soup and Haroset. Recipes: Easy Gefilte Fish, Chopped Liver, Brisket, Ben's Potatoes, and Almond Cake with Fresh Fruit.

Turkey and Company

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and tonight we're preparing a fail-safe turkey menu. Roast Turkey with Apple-Cider Gravy; Apple and Mortadella Stuffing; Sauteed Cabbage. Guest: Michael Romano.

Easter Week: Italian Easter

Italian Easter takes center Stage as Aunt Fanny joins Sara to create classics. Recipes: Mixed Green Salad, Pastierra, Stuffed Leg of Lamb, Roasted Potatoes, and Ricotta Pie.

Easter Week: Cook Along

Recipes: Baked Eggs in Shiitake Wine Sauce and Miniature Gruyere Cheese Puffs.

Seattle Kitchen

Tonight Sara and guest Chef Tom Douglas prepares delicious recipes from the Northwest. Spinach, Pear and Frisee Salad with Curried Cashews; Dungeness Crabcakes with Green Cocktail Sauce and Espresso Chile Glazed Ham.

Holiday Cookies Around the World

The Holidays are the perfect time to indulge in a cookie exchange, especially if it's cookies from around the World. Recipes: Miniature Florentines; Swedish Ginger Thins; Spritz Christmas Wreath Cookies and Date Walnut Rugelach.

Cooking with Wine

Wine is not only for drinking, in fact it's perfect for cooking also. Join Sara and guest Anne Willan as they cook with Wine. Recipes: Mussels in a Sherry Marinade; Le Choucroute du Baron and Dessert Almost Done.

Cook Along

It's Wednesday night, Cook Along night and this episode is easy, but delicious. Spiced Pita Toasts with Chickpea, Garlic and Mint Topping; Hot and Sour Cabbage Salad; Broccoli, Red Pepper and Cheddar Chowder and Crispy Crepes with Dulce de Leche Sacue.

An Exotic Buffet

Don't tire yourself unnecessarily, by having a formal sit down Christmas dinner. Have your dinner Buffet Style. Madhur Jaffrey Queen of Indian cuisine joins Sara tonight to provide easy buffet recipes. Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup; Green Beans and Carrots with Chilies and Chicken Biryani.

By the Book: Making of a Cookbook

Featuring first time author Su-Mei Yu and her editor Harriet Bell. They explain what is involved in making a cookbook from concept to marketing. Also, behind the scenes of a photo shoot with Paul Grimes. Recipes: Keang Chu-Chi Goong, Chu- Chi Shrimp, and Sticky Rice with Mago.

Cooking Live: Simply Chocolate

Join Sara Moulton as she takes us back to school in a lesson on Chocolate 101 taught by Nick Malgieri. With this, Sara will display some simple and lovely chocolate recipes anyone can enjoy!

By the Book: Market Basket

Recipes to be determined on set.

By the Book: 100 years of the Junior League

The president of the Junior League visits as we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Junior League. Recipes: Watercress, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, Balsamic Chicken Breasts, Green Beans in Yellow Butter, Twice Baked Potatoes, and Chocolate Almond Terrine.

All American Foods: Kentucky Derby

A tribute to the blue grass state and the longest running sporting event in the USA -- the Kentucky Derby. Recipes: Benedictine Dip, Baked Ham with Maple Mustard Sauce, Green Beans with Lemon, Corn Chive Pudding, Chocolate Pecan Pie, Mint Julep and more.

All American Foods: Cook Along

American cook along. Recipes: Pork Chops with Apple Cream Sauce, Sauteed Spinach with Bacon, Caraway Noodles, and Hot Fudge over Vanilla Ice Cream.

All American Foods: Crabs of Chesapeake

Head down to Del-Mar-Va for the Chesapeake's finest crabs. Recipes: Crab Louis, Spicy Crab Boil, and Crab Melt Sandwiches.

Moms Rule: Breakfast Batters

It's all waffles and pancakes for this Breakfast Batters show. Recipes: Smoked Salmon Waffles, Spicy Ricotta Waffles, Apple Whole Wheat Waffles, and Blueberry Whole Wheat Waffles and Beignets.

Moms Rule: Mothers and Sons

Mothers and sons--a special bond! Celebrated Chef Rocco DiSpirito and his mother share their favorite recipes with Sara. Recipes: Frittata di mia Madre, Seafood Pasta, Duck a la Pizzaiola, and Ricotta Cake.

Moms Rule: Mothers and Daughters

Join a famous mother and daughter team: Frieda and Karen Caplan! Recipes: Chile Roasted Edamame, Corn, Jicama and Pineapple Salsa, Grilled Tuna and Star Fruit Salad, Grilled Horned Melon Sauce, Tamarillo Ratatouille, and Passion Fruit and Mango.

Quick Cuisine: Six Ingredients or Less

What could some of the best chefs do with only six ingredients? Star-studded guests rise to tonights challenge with: Baked Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce, Alaskan Black Cod with Acacia Honey, Plantaion and Black Bean Fritters, Spaghetti with Marinated Tomatoes and Basil Strawberry Meringue Napoleons.

Quick Cuisine: Cook Along

Chilled Cucumber Salad; Beef Paillards with Watercress Salad; Sesame Orzo with Charred Scallions; Rhubarb-Gingersnap Parfaits.

Reason to Celebrate: Graduation Bash

Our running Wednesday Cook Along is more simple than ever.

Cooking Simplified: Gadgets and Gizmos

Reason To Celebrate: Hors D'oeuvres Hour

Easy entertaining through an hors'd'oeuvres party. Recipes: Tomato and Olivada Crostini, Caviar, Cream Cheese, Scallion and Egg Towers, Chicken Negimaki with Spicy Red Pepper Dipping Sauce, and more.

Reason To Celebrate: Cooking for a Crowd

Cooking for a crowd of eight: Mediterranean style. Recipes: Mediterranean Bean Spread, Mezze Platter, Parsley Walnut Salad, Skewered Lamb with Mint Pesto, Grilled Peppers with Rosemary Yogurt Sauce and more.

Reason To Celebrate: Market Basket

Whats' Sara cooking up tonight? Tune in to Cooking Live, it's a suprise. Sara will come up with the recipes as she goes along

Reason To Celebrate: Wedding Brunch

Wedding brunch buffet style with Kathleen Kennedy, author of Priceless Weddings, who'll give us tips on throwing your dream wedding for less money. Recipes: Prosciutto and Melon, Farmer's Market Tomato Salad, Smoked Salmon Souffle Roulade, Lemonade Zested Orzo Pilaf and Minted Raspberry Lemonade.

Southern Foods: Southern Cooking

Sara will be joined by Dori Sanders, author of Doris Sanders Country Cooking. Recipes: Spring Harvest Salad, Bourbon-Laced Tipsy Chicken with Peaches, Fluffy Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Yankee Okra and Easy Peach Cobbler.

Southern Foods: Cook Along

Memorial Day Cook Along. Recipes: Summer Lettuce Salad with Buttermilk Dressing, Baked Fish Fillets, Sauteed Swiss Chard, Corn Fritters and Cherry Pudding.

Southern Foods: Memphis in May

This show is about the Barbecue competition held in Memphis called Memphis in May. Recipes: Competition Barbecue Ribs, Marinated Coleslaw, Cornbread Salad and Broiled Vegetables.