Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello

Season 2

Pro chef Michael Chiarello helps viewers to cook like gourmets and still take the stress out of entertaining.

Where to Watch Season 2

13 Episodes

  • Lighten Up!
    E1
    Lighten Up!The secret to happy dieting? Count the flavor, not the calories with fast and delicious fruit vinegars, caramelized veggies, a citrusy halibut salad, even a bit of rich zabaglione with strawberries. Heaven (not heavy)!
  • Celebrate Spring!
    E2
    Celebrate Spring!Celebrate all the flavors of spring with a meal set right in the garden! It's too easy with luscious spring pea soup, spiced honey ham, asparagus bundles wrapped in salty prosciutto and a creamy lemon curd with berries to finish. Bella primavera!
  • Retro Italian Feast
    E3
    Retro Italian FeastWhen the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, it's time to put on some Sinatra and bring out the red checkered tablecloths for the cozy Italian food we grew up on! It's fast and simple and just like mama's!
  • Panini Poker Party
    E4
    Panini Poker PartyFire up the counter top grills for a night of poker and paninis. What could be simpler than having the guests make their own mouth watering grilled sandwiches, while the host stars with Caesar salad made right at the table. Double down!
  • BBQ Cook-off
    E5
    BBQ Cook-offTwo guys, two grills, two barbecue recipes and a great big party, full of food. There's a whole lot of smokin' going on in this neighborhood battle of the barbeques. Blindfolds optional as the rest of the block judges these easy recipes for themselves.
  • Pantry Dinner
    E6
    Pantry DinnerWhen dinner is down to the wire or you're too tired to cook, a meal straight from the pantry is the way to go! Michael teaches us the essentials of a well stocked cupboard to make quick and impressive meals for impromptu guests. Who knew it was so easy?
  • Paella Party
    E7
    Paella PartyA spectacular outdoor party with this classic.one dish meal - so easy because it's cooked inside, and then taken outside to eat right out of the pan! Ole!
  • Cooking Club for Men
    E8
    Cooking Club for MenDon't miss this classic he-man, meat and potato meal as Michael hosts a monthly get together of men who love to cook. It's easier than it looks with Michael's special chef's secrets. While the men flex their culinary muscles, the women sit back and enjoy the show!
  • Hot Stuff
    E9
    Hot StuffBring your iron clad stomach to this devilish meal full of peppers and spice. Just in case it's too hot to handle, we're sharing ours with the local fire department! So fast and easy, it's smokin'!
  • Campground Cookout
    E10
    Campground CookoutNo room for a party? No problem! Invite your friends for a giant cookout at your local state park. This party is as easy as it is fun as Michael gives tips for simple cooking in an outdoor fire. Because you eat it all with your hands, you won't even have to wash dishes!
  • Summer Surplus Celebration
    E11
    Summer Surplus CelebrationGot too many tomatoes? We've got just as many ways to fix them. Its use 'em or lose 'em time as Michael hosts this fun cook along party. Guests bring their extra crops and cook up enough for everyone to stock their freezers. At the end of the day - the annual tomato fight!
  • Lazy Sunday Open House
    E12
    Lazy Sunday Open HouseMichael Chiarello shares great tips for a simple cheese plate and great wines to make you the most sophisticated, relaxed host around. Throw open the doors and let them come!
  • Are You Ready for Some Football
    E13
    Are You Ready for Some FootballAre you ready for some chips, dips and a hearty meal that will score with your friends? It's easy. Bring your team spirit and your appetites; we're watching the big game from the back of the pickup!

 

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