Sara's Secrets Episodes
One Dish Wonders
It's not neccessary to dirty several pots and pans to cook a meal. Just use one pot. Pork and Hominy Stew w/ Red Chiles (Pozole Rojo); Lamb Tangine w/ Prunes, Apricots, and Vegetables.
Cold Weather Soups
Fall is right around the corner, the perfect weather for a bowl of soup. Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup w/ Pancetta and Sage; French Lentil Soup w/ Sausage; Smoked Salmon Chowder w/ Lemon Pepper Crackers.
Cooking Ahead
You don't have to cook everyday. Cook today and save leftovers for tomorrow. Lamb and Eggplant Pastitsio; Six-Hour Pork Roast
Savory Pies
Try a pie for dinner. They're not just for dessert anymore! Tamale Pies; Braised-Lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie w/ Creamed Spinach.
All About Chicken
Chicken often gets a bad rap as a boring food. It isn't! Lavender and Thyme Roasted Cornish Games Hens; Filipino "Adobo"-Style Chicken; Thai-style Green Curry Chicken.
Holiday Cake
Nick Malgieri shows Sara a great cake for the holidays; Buche de Noel.
Sunday Pot Roast
An all time favorite, always tasty and a big hit. Beer Braised Brisket w/ Root Vegetables.
Fun Cooking for One
Just because you're cooking for one doesn't mean you shouldn't eat well. Grilled New York Strip Steak w/ Salsa Verde; Orzo w/ Tomatoes and Arugula; Chocolate Raspberry Icebox Cake.
Cooking in a Shoebox
Sara will share tips and secrets proving you don't need a lot of space to cook well. Turkey Scallopini w/ Capers and Lemon w/ Spinach; Rigatoni w/ Eggplant, Tomato, and Ricotta; Honey and Soy Glazed Salmon.
Gadgets Galore: Food Processor
This unsung hero of the countertop has a million and one uses. Pao (Portuguese Farm Bread); Ossobuco; Soft Raspberry-Lime "Ice Cream".
Taqueria Night
Why not make a weeknight meal special? Tacos are festive and easy to put together. Fish Tacos, Shredded Beef Flautas; Picadillo Tacos
All-American Breakfast
Bring on the eggs and bacon - it's an All- American breakfast! Almond Coconut Granola; Cornmeal and Currants Griddlecakes w Apple-Cinnamon Syrup; Banana-Stuffed French Toast; Broiled Grapefruit w/ Vanilla-Ginger Syrup
Five Ingredients or Fewer
Who says you need a lot of ingredients to make a tasty dish? We'll show you how less can actually be more. Romaine-Wrapped Halibut; Pickled Cucumber and Red Cabbage; Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes; Chocolate Souffle Cake w/ Orange Caramel Sauce.
Just Say Cheese
Ooey, gooey and oh so good! No one doesn't like melted cheese. Chiles Rellenoes; Soupe a L'Oignon au Fromage (French Onion soup); Deep-dish Sausage and Tomato Pizza.
International Sandwiches
Sandwiches are great any time of the day. Gary Thompson shows Sara how they make wonderful lunches but work equally well for dinner. New York-Style Philly Cheese Steak; Cubano (Cuban-Style Pressed Sandwich); Bahn Mi (Vietnamese-Style Sandwich)
All About Peanut Butter
Lee Zalben shows Sara peanut butter is for more than just PB&J. Chicken Sates w/ Spicy Peanut Sauce; Frozen Peanut Butter Pie; Elvis Sandwich.
Pot Luck Fun
Got invited to a pot luck and don't know what to bring? Carry any of these great dishes. Ham, Fontina, and Spinach Bread Pudding; Spanish-Style Chicken w/ Saffron Rice (Arroz con Pollo).
Cooking for One
Just because you're cooking for one doesn't mean you shouldn't eat well. Grilled New York Strip Steak w/ Salsa Verde; Orzo w/ Tomatoes and Arugula; Chocolate Raspberry Icebox Cake.
Melting Pot Meals
Getika Kharma shows you how to create a delicious diversified meal from different cultures. Horiatiki Salad; Punjabi-Style Masala Shrimp; Chilled Zabaglione w/ Berries
Quick and Easy Breads
Brother Rick Curry shows Sara some breads for dinner that are as easy as pie. Irish Soda Bread; Brother's Bread; Apricot, Orange, Cranberry Bread; Christmas Morning Cinnamon Buns
Eating Right
Cary Neff proves food can be healthy and delicious. Ranch Dressing; Chicken Pot-au-Feu; Espresso Cake
Market Basket
Go to the market and make use of the fresh produce. Mesclun and Ricotta Salata on Grilled Garlic Toasts; Red Lentil Soup; Thin Apple Tartlets
A Chef Cooks at Home
Prepare a fancy meal at home with help from an all-star chef, Charlie Palmer. Cod w/ Local Wax Beans, Chorizo, and Soy-Sherry Sauce; Portobello and Eggplant Tart; Strawberries Floating in Red Wine.
Chocolate Desserts
Chocolate is the ultimate dessert. Who doesn't love it? Jackie Riley shows Sara even more ways to indulge. Chocolate Date Cake w/ Coconut Cognac Sauce; Peppermint Hot Chocolate; Chocolate-Raspberry Truffle.
East Indian Dinner
Getika Khanna shows Sara how to go exotic with an East Indian Dinner. Indian-Spiced Eggplant; Palak Paneer (Fresh Cheese with Spinach).
Cooking for a Crowd
Sara cooks up a crowd-pleasing menu with the New York Giants in no time flat. Skirt Steak Fajitas w/ Lime and Black Pepper; Roasted Tomatillo Salsa; Rice, Bean, and Corn Salad; Grilled Bell Peppers w/ Criolla Sauce.
Dim Sum Party
Dim sum is more than just dumplings. Martin Yan demos some fun, delicious recipes. Lobster Potsticker; Nori-Sesame Shrimp Toast; Shanghai Sticky Rice Siu Mai
Pacific Northwest Thanksgiving
Break away from tradition and skip the turkey this year, with new recipes from Cory Screiber. Oysters w/Creme Fraiche, Lemon and Tarragon; Wild Rice and Chanterelle Salad w/Dried Fruit;Leg of Venison w/Cider-Baked Apples.
Dinner With Friends
Enjoy a simple dinner with friends, courtesy of Art Smith. Homemade Chicken Tamales; Seven-Layer Salad w/ Dill-Caper Dressing; Tropical Upside-Down Cake
Halloween Party
Spook your Halloween guests with a dinner to remember. Bloody Orange and Beet Salad; Spooky Salmon w/ Dracula Glaze; Caramel Apples.
Everyday Caribbean
Make Caribbean food a regular for dinner. Virginia Burke presents some classic favorites. Jerk Chicken; Rice and Peas; Baked Plantains; Palm Heart Salad
Cooking with the Kids
Cooking with kids can be entertaining yet educational. Baby Egg Rolls w/ Soy Sesame Dipping Sauce; Chicken Scaloppine w/ Fresh Tomato or Salsa Sauce; Crispy Broccoli w/ Capellini in Broth; Jiggly Orange Wedges
Hors d'oeuvre Party
Instead of a full meal, try some hors d'oeuvre instead, courtesy of Fritz Sonnenschmidt. Smoked Salmon and Salmon Roe on Crispy Pancakes w/ Horseradish Cream and Pickled Onions; Goat Cheese Canape w/ Sweet Peppers; BBQ Serrano-Wrapped Shrimp; Endive w/ Red Pepper Mousse.
All About Chilies
Are you intimidated by chilies? Sara can help. Pepper Vinegar; Grilled Chicken Wings w/ Gai Yang Sauce; Arrabiata Sauce, Rajas con Crema.
Simple Seafood
Richard Vallente shows you that preparing seafood isn't as complicated as it seems. Quick Marinated Shrimp Kebab; Cod and Littleneck Clams in an Almond Tomato Sauce; Lemony Sole w/ Green Olives, Bacon, and Capers.
Championship Chili
The easiest way to please a hungry crowd is a vat full of chili. Swick and Swick World Championship Chili; Cheddar-Jalapeno Corn Sticks; Southwestern Black Bean Dip
Serving Spectacular
Sara will share secrets/tips to spectacular presentations that are simple to create. Cream of Portobello Mushroom Soup w/ Puff Pastry Tops; Chicken w/ Shallot-Mashed Potatoes, Escarole, Frizzled Parsnips, and Basil Oil; Black-Bottom Caramel Pudding
Fireside Dinner
There's nothing like the crackling sound of a flickering fire to create the perfect atmosphere for a cozy dinner for four. Caramelized Leek Soup w/ Raclette Cheese Toasts; Crisp Duck Breast w/ Pink Peppercorn Sauce; Sauteed Kohlrabi and Watercress.
French Sunday Lunch
Sara prepares a lesiurely French Sunday lunch with Jean Luc Keifer. Le Backeoffe; Arugula Salad w/ Aged Gouda, Savory Praline, and Whole-Grain Mustard Dressing; Almond Pear Clafouti
One Pot Wonders: Boeuf a la Bourguignonne
Sara cooks the classic beef stew from Burgundy, Boeuf a la Bourguignonne
Everyday Asian
Join Sara and chef Corinne Trang as they go through the basics of Asian cooking. Grilled Lemongrass Pork Tenderloin Skewers; Rice Vermicelli; Fish Dipping Sauce; Sweet Banana and Coconut Milk Soup.
Perfect Pairings
Learn what wines go best with each dish from wine expert Michael Greene. Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Souffles w/ Salad; Crispy Roast Duck with Mustard and Green Peppercorn Sauce; Poached Pears w/ Ginger and Port.
Entertaining On a Shoestring
You don't have to spend a fortune to have have a great, impressive asian-themed meal. Miso Soup w/ Carrots and Tofu; Carrot Ginger Dressing; Japanese Chicken; Water Chestnut and Scallion Yakitori
Fiesta Latino
Sara and her special guest Anthony Lamas will prepare a simple Brazilian meal. Shrimp Ceviche; Feijoada
Fabulous Meatless Meals
Meat doesn't always have to be the center of attention. Jeanne Lemlin demos some recipes so good, you just might go vegetarian. Mixed Greens w/ Dried Cranberries and Toasted Pecans; Walnut Loaf; Egg Noodles w/ Garlic and Herbs.
All About Turkey
Don't wait for Thanksgiving to eat turkey, it's great year-round dish. Southeast Asian Style Turkey Burgers w/ Pickled Cucumbers; Parmesan-Coated Turkey Cutlets; Turkey Wings w/ Easy Mole Sauce.
Pot Luck
Ann Kaiser shares some great make ahead, one dish recipes for pot luck suppers, quick weeknight meals or easy entertaining. Choucroute Garnie; Four-Pasta Beef Bake; Marbled Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Super Sauces
Learn the different types of Ragu; Bolognese and Napoletana, w/two experts, Alex Goren and Sandro Manzo. Ragu all Bolognese; Ragu alla Napoletana.
Spring Celebration
Lose the winter blues! Throw a spring bash, Alexandra and Eliot Angle will provide the menu, you provide the guests. Jicama Slices w/ Avocado and Crab Salad; Steamed-Chicken Rice Balls with Dipping Sauce; Slippery Fish; Fresh Garden Pickles with Aioli.
Entertaining Made Effortless
Round up some friends and Sara will provide a stunning menu for a great party. Endive and Roquefort Spirals w/ Creamy Walnut Vinaigrette; Salmon in Phyllo w/ Pepperoncini and Smoked Salmon Stuffing; Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Chips.
The Chefs Cook at Home
Take a peek at what chefs Claudia Fleming and Gerry Hayden enjoy at home. Marinated Calamari Salad w/ Ligurian Oil-cured Olives, Celery Leaves, and Chiles; Chianti-Braised Osso Bucco w/ Roasted Fennel and Fingerling Potatoes and Lemon Parsley Pesto; Banana-Pecan Strudels
International Breakfast
Sara shows you just a fraction of uses for the incredible egg. Eggs Baked in Red Wine; Huevos Divorciados; Grits with Tasso.
Greek Easter
Easter is a holiday celebrated worldwide and nowhere with as much pageantry and traditional foods than in Greece. Roasted Leg of Lamb w/ Saffron and Olive Salsa; Chicken Soup w/ Egg-Lemon Sauce; Spinach Pie.
Spring Sides
Join Sara as she cooks up some quick side dishes using the best the season has to offer. Sugar Snap Peas with Ginger and Garlic; Steamed Radishes with Lemon Dill Butter; Vegetables Printanier
The Classics Get Skinny
Maintain your diet with a twist on the old classics. Keep the flavor, lose the fat. Low Fat Thousand Island Dressing; Chicken Potpie w/ Chive Mash Potatoes; Dried Cherry and Raisin Pudding
Double Duty Ingredients
Create a meal for one night and use your leftovers as an appetizer for the next. Black Bean Cakes w/ Spicy Cilantro Sauce; Pistachio-Crusted Salmon Cakes; Chicken and Sweet-Potato Croquettes w/ Cranberry Apple Salsa.
Gadgets Galore - Toaster Oven
Your toaster oven can be used for more than the classic breakfast favorite. Fish en Papillote w/Julienned Vegetables and Trufflr Oil; Mini Meat Loaves; Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler w/Gingered Biscuit Topping.
Three Simple Sautes
Sara demonstrates three simple saute dishes that are a snap to whip up. Blackened Fish; Sauteed Pork Loin w/ Mustard and Grapes, Lemon-Garlic Lamb Chops w/ Yogurt Sauce.
Serve Something Spectacular
Alfred Portale shows you how to dazzle your guests with a meal to die for. Red Snapper Braised w/ Rosemary, New Potatoes, and Garlic Confit; Crushed White Bean Bruschetta w/ White Truffle Oil; Seared Marinated Shrimp, Spiced Mango and Avocado Salad and Citrus Dressing.
5 Ingredients or Less
Throw together an entire meal with only five ingredients. Bacon-Wrapped Trout with Rosemary; Crisp Rosemary Potatoes; Haricots Verts w/ Lemon Brown Butter; Tarte Tatin.
Old Fashioned Desserts
Indulge your sweet tooth, try a retro dessert from Bill Yosses. Lemon Meringue Pie; Chocolate Mousse; Crepes Suzette
All About Dried Herbs
Add natural flavor to your dishes by adding some dried herbs. Shiitake-Crusted Chicken with Creamed Mushrooms; Grilled Lemon Prawns with Bernaise; Ratatouille
Steakhouse Dinner
Sara prepares a classic American steakhouse dinner. Shrimp Cocktail; Grilled Porterhouse Steaks; Creamed Spinach.
Cooking for One Is Fun
Cooking for yourself can sometimes be a drag, if you don't have the right recipes. Sara comes to your rescue. Grilled Open-Faced Vegetable, Pesto, and Mozzarella Sandwiches; Gumbo Z'Herbes w/ Red Beans, Asparagus; Gruyere, and Tarragon Souffled Omelet.
International Noodles
Try an exotic twist to liven up the noodle. Pad Thai; Sopa Seca de Fideos; Soba Soup w/ Spinach and Tofu.
Weekday Wraps
Dinner's a snap when you make it a wrap! Grilled Eggplant Wraps with Lemon Aioli, Feta, and Mint; Shredded Pork Wraps w/ Cole Slaw; Black Bean, Spinach, and Mushroom Burritos.
Simply Savory Soups
What's better than a bowl of hot soup in the middle of winter? Gingery Chicken Broth w/Wonton Ravioli; Cheddar Cheese Soup.
You Can Please Everyone
Sara prepares some meals the whole family can enjoy. Pork Chops "Cordon Bleu"; Roasted Garlic and Basil Mashed Potatoes; Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookies
Meal Makeovers
The U.S Navy adopts Sara for the day! Apricot-Ginger Glazed Cornish Hens; Stewed Green Beans w/ Tomato and Mint; Roasted Lemon Potatoes; Butterscotch Bread Pudding w/ Coffee Sauce; Baked Cod w/ Sherry Vinaigrette, Olives, and Capers
All About Avocadoes and Pineapples
Get tips on cooking with the two most misunderstood fruits. Sopa de Aguacate; Pineapple-Avocado Salsa; Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Shortcut to Supper
You don't need to spend hours in the kitchen. Sara will show you timesaving shortcuts. Butternut Squash Soup with Croutons; Fresh Fettucini with Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, Pesto, and Roasted Peppers; Super-Easy Peach and Blueberry Cobbler.
