Chef John Beshʼs Family Table

Season 1

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This 26-episode series, shot entirely on location at chef John Besh's home outside New Orleans, focuses on the joys of cooking at home. The award-winning chef and restaurateur explains that cooking at home helps nourish and strengthen a family's bond. With each meal he prepares, Besh preserves and promotes ingredients, techniques and the heritage of South Louisiana. Some recipes include ginger-poached trout, crabmeat eggplant dressing, heirloom tomato soup and jalapeno cheese grits.

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26 Episodes

  • Fried Catfish
    E1
    Fried CatfishHome-cooked meals are celebrated in this cooking series, which shares recipes that can be made any day of the week. First up: coleslaw, black-eyed pea salad, and fried catfish.
  • Hollandaise over Crab Cakes
    E2
    Hollandaise over Crab CakesChef John shares his recipes for Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Pecans, Poached Eggs & Satsuma Hollandaise over Crab Cakes, Fruit Salad with Champagne and Mint.
  • My Grandmother’s Fried Chicken
    E3
    My Grandmother’s Fried ChickenChef John prepares Pickled Shrimp, his Grandmother’s Fried Chicken, & his favorite Potato Salad.
  • Salt-Baked Striped Bass
    E4
    Salt-Baked Striped BassSalt-Baking takes center stage on this episode of Family Table. Chef John prepares an Avocado Salad & Grilled Tomato, Salt-Baked Striped Bass, Drew’s Cake, and a Blueberry Cobbler!
  • Pan-Roasted Grouper with Shellfish Tomato Sauce
    E5
    Pan-Roasted Grouper with Shellfish Tomato SauceChef John gives you no reason to be intimidated by eggplant with his Fried Eggplant Salad. Taking center stage is his Pan-Roasted Grouper with Shellfish Tomato Sauce, and a Lemon Ice Box Pie for dessert!
  • Whole Roasted Sole with Brown Butter
    E6
    Whole Roasted Sole with Brown ButterRoast Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, Whole Roasted Sole with Brown Butter, & Bananas Flambé are on today's menu!
  • Perfect Roast Leg of Lamb
    E7
    Perfect Roast Leg of LambChef John shows us how to prepare the most Perfect Roast Leg of Lamb in this episode of Family Table. His take on Ratatouille, an old-world Provencal dish, will amaze you. His Stuffed Tomatoes may even surprise you!
  • Ginger Poached Trout
    E8
    Ginger Poached TroutChef John sources shows a unique take on Gazpacho with his Yellow Tomato Gazpacho. His Ginger Poached Trout will make your mouth water. A lovely Rice Pudding Crème Brûlée is for dessert.
  • Grilled Cobia with Buttermilk Dressing
    E9
    Grilled Cobia with Buttermilk DressingSouthern Soup au Pistou, Cucumber Salad, Grilled Cobia with Buttermilk Dressing, & Stewed Berries are all on the menu today.
  • Crab Boil Homefries
    E10
    Crab Boil HomefriesChef John shows us how to prepare Angel Biscuits, Crab Boil Homefries, and a Simple Cheese Omelet.
  • Crispy Seared Snapper with a Light Tomato Sauce
    E11
    Crispy Seared Snapper with a Light Tomato SauceToday's menu includes Roasted Red Pepper Salad, Green Beans with Garlic, & Crispy Seared Snapper with a Light Tomato Sauce.
  • Pasta Carbonara with Sweet Peas and Ham
    E12
    Pasta Carbonara with Sweet Peas and HamChef John shows us his takes on Italian Wedding Soup, Pasta Carbonara with Sweet Peas and Ham, and a Chocolate Budino for dessert!
  • Easy Pork Grillades
    E13
    Easy Pork GrilladesChef John shows us a unique recipe with Crab-Stuffed Avocados. If you're a fan of grits, check out these Jalapeno Cheese Grits! Chef John's Easy Pork Grillades will make you come back for more!
  • Sloppy Joe Sliders
    E14
    Sloppy Joe SlidersChef John prepares his Creamy Anything Cauliflower Soup, Sloppy Joe Sliders, and Yogurt Fruit Pops for dessert.
  • The Perfect Frittata
    E15
    The Perfect FrittataIn this episode of Family Table, Chef John shows us how to prepare a Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup, paired with a Perfect Frittata, and finishing off with a Warm Any Fruit Crumble for dessert!
  • Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder & Brussels Sprouts
    E16
    Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder & Brussels SproutsA lovely Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder & Brussels Sprouts is on the menu today, along with a Sweet Corn Pudding, and Chess Pie!
  • Potato Chip-Crusted Drum Fish with Sambal Mayo
    E17
    Potato Chip-Crusted Drum Fish with Sambal MayoChef John shows us how to prepare Potato Chip-Crusted Drum Fish with Sambal Mayo, Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, and decadent Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies!
  • Seafood-Stuffed Cabbage
    E18
    Seafood-Stuffed CabbageA Warm Crawfish Salad is on Chef John's menu today, along with a Seafood-Stuffed Cabbage, and a much more decadent Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches for dessert.
  • Blue Crab and Sausage Stew with Cajun Grain Rice
    E19
    Blue Crab and Sausage Stew with Cajun Grain RiceChef John never fails to amaze us. This time is no different with his Blue Crab and Sausage Stew with Cajun Grain Rice and his Lemon-Blackberry Cheesecake for dessert.
  • Pork and Sausage Jambalaya
    E20
    Pork and Sausage JambalayaThis Pork and Sausage Jambalaya can't be beat! Pairing it with Crabmeat Eggplant Dressing and Cornbread makes this an ultimate meal.
  • Crispy Roast Duckling
    E21
    Crispy Roast DucklingChef John delivers once again with his Potato Latkes with Fruit Compote, Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Onions, and his Crispy Roast Duckling.
  • Couscous with Roasted Chicken
    E22
    Couscous with Roasted ChickenA Roasted Beet Salad, Couscous with Roasted Chicken, and Strawberry Yogurt Ice Cream are all on today's menu!
  • Coq Au Vin
    E23
    Coq Au VinJoin Chef John as he prepares a Warm Alsatian Onion Tart, Coq Au Vin, and a lovely Creme Brûlée!
  • Heat and Serve Chili
    E24
    Heat and Serve ChiliPasta is on the menu tonight with Chef John's Hearty Baked Pasta! He'll also show us how to prepare an Asian Chicken Salad and a Heat and Serve Chili!
  • Curried Anything Shrimp
    E25
    Curried Anything ShrimpChef John prepares an Almost Anything Risotto, a Simple Meat Ragout, and a Curried Anything Shrimp.
  • Seafood Gumbo
    E26
    Seafood GumboSeafood is the name of the game on this episode of Family Table! Chef John shows us how to prepare Garlicky Baked Oysters, Marinated Crab Fingers, and a Seafood Gumbo!

 

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