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Welcome to your own private cooking school! Whether you've never cooked before or have been winging it for years, here's your chance to learn all the basic techniques. With the help of Tyler Florence and his cooking-challenged co-host, you'll soon be making quick and easy main courses, scrumptious sides, decadent desserts and even menus perfect for company. Come discover how fun cooking can be!

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About The Show

Welcome to your own private cooking school! Whether you've never cooked before or have been winging it for years, here's your chance to learn all the basic techniques. With the help of Tyler Florence and his cooking-challenged co-host, you'll soon be making quick and easy main courses, scrumptious sides, decadent desserts and even menus perfect for company. Come discover how fun cooking can be!

About the Hosts

Tyler Florence

Food Network Host

Chef Tyler Florence has delighted the masses by sharing the sights, sounds and flavors of his unique culinary vision with fans around the world. After graduating from the prestigious culinary program at Johnson & Wales University, Florence tackled the Big Apple where he helmed multiple acclaimed restaurants and established himself as one of New York City’s finest young stars.

Jack Hourigan, the youngest of nine children, was born and raised outside of Toronto, Canada. She is a graduate of the famed Second City Conservatory.

Episodes

S0 | E50

Keeping It in the Family

A meal the whole family will love. Recipes include: Broiled Chicken with Tomato Relish and Spaghetti.

S5 | E1

Junior Cooks

Fun in the kitchen with the kids. Recipes include: Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce; Creamed Corn.
S5 | E2

Halloween Hot Picks

Some Halloween favorites that definitely won't scare anyone away! Recipes include: Caramel Apples; Nut Brittle.
S5 | E3

Thanksgiving Made Easy

Thanksgiving in a flash, which means more table time. Recipes include: Turkey Breast with Gravy; Cranberry-Pear Relish.
S5 | E4

Good Meals on the Cheap

Learn how to make economically friendly eats, including delicious and flavorful Sweet and Spicy London Broil, Baked Potatoes and Stuffed Tomatoes.
S5 | E5

Midweek Mediterranean

A midweek Mediterranean getaway that'll really hit the spot. Recipes include: Chicken and Fennel.
S5 | E6

Steak and Potatoes Once and For All

The ultimate steak and potatoes meal. Recipes include: Pan Seared T-bone Steak; Home Fries; Smokey Chili Roasted Broccoli.
S5 | E7

The A To Z of Pot Roast

Pot roast 101 plus a side of potatoes to wash it all down. Recipes include: Pot Roast with Roasted Vegetables; Smashed Potatoes.
S5 | E8

Economically Delicious

Economic yet delicious and flavorful. Sweet and Spicy London Broil, Baked Potatoes and Stuffed Tomatoes.
S5 | E9

Keeping It in the Family

A meal the whole family will love. broiled chicken with tomato relish and spaghetti
S5 | E10

Healthy helpings

You can eat a lot without worrying about your waistline. Recipes include: Chicken with Lemon and Herb Sauce; Wild Rice Pilaf with Nuts and Lemon; Roasted Cauliflower.
S5 | E11

Easy Does It Food

A meal you can make without breaking a sweat. Recipes include: Curried Chicken; Cool Yogurt and Herb Sauce; Lemon Scented Rice.
S5 | E12

Bread It and They Will Come

Who doesn't love a breaded meal? Recipes include: Breaded Chicken Strips; Peach Mustard Chutney; Lemon Almond String Beans.
S5 | E13

Living room tailgating

Who says you have to go to the parking lot to tailgate? Recipes include: Blue Cheese Steak Sandwich with the Works.
S5 | E14

Mid-week Know How

Sail through the midweek doldrums. Recipes include: Cajun Pork Tenderloin with Braised Greens; Cheddar Scalloped Sweet Potatoes.
S5 | E15

An Easy finish

Dessert without effort. Now that's sweet! Recipes include: Easy Chocolate Pudding; Blondies.
S5 | E16

Weekday Get-Together

You can get together during the week just as easily as the weekend. Recipes include: Grilled Beef Tenderloin; Fresh Corn Tomato Salad; Grilled Peasant Bread with Olive Butter.
S5 | E17

Cooking Like your mom used to

Nostalgic recipes like your mom used to make. Recipes include: Beef Shepard's Pie; Shake and Toss Dressing.
S5 | E18

Italian classics

Old school Italian favorites. Recipes include: Spaghetti with White Clams; Fried Zucchini Coins; Crispy Crostini with Caprese Salad and Black Olives.
S5 | E19

Friends for Lunch

An easy meal to serve the gang for lunch. Recipes include: Shrimp Potato and Cheese Tortilla; Marinated Mushroom and Arugula Salad.