Season 6

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  Classic Italian Dishes

  Why is Italian food so popular? Most recipes seem startlingly easy to prepare, requiring just a few simple ingredients. But some dishes need special care to reach their full potential. In this episode, we demystify two Italian classics: Fettuccine Alfredo and Beef in Barolo.

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  Seafood Classics

  Some people are intimidated by the thought of preparing fish, preferring to order it out at restaurants rather than prepare it at home. Traditional dishes, like Fish Meunière, can seem even more daunting. But you don't need to be wearing a toque to prepare this French classic well.

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  Fish Steaks 101

  Tuna, which is often served rare to medium-rare, can be particularly tricky to get just right, especially when you want a nicely seared crust. As for halibut, the texture of this fish usually fares better in a moist-heat cooking method such as braising, but this technique often means a loss of flavor. We develop the best recipes to highlight the best of both fish.

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  Pork Chops and Tenderloin

  We develop a foolproof preparation for pork chops with vinegar and peppers—a modern version tangy and juicy enough to rival that prepared by any Italian grandmother. Next, we turn to pan-roasted pork tenderloin, a sleekly sophisticated dish popular in many restaurants.

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  Let's Talk Turkey

  Thanksgiving can strike fear into the heart of even the most proficient cook. First, there's the turkey to contend with—in no other meal is the main course paraded in front of guests with as much fanfare. Sweet potato casserole is often considered another must-have. With our recipes for these Thanksgiving standards, we minimize the work so that the cook can enjoy the holiday as much as everyone else.

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  High-Roast Chicken Dinner

  There are certain dinners we rely on again and again. Take roast chicken and potatoes. It’s simple, yet satisfying. We are particularly fond of roasting the chicken and potatoes together in one pan. While the chicken roasts, its juices drip onto the potatoes, giving them a wonderfully rich crust and creamy flavor.