Joanne Weir's Cooking Class

Season 1

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Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class is a cooking show airing on PBS. Each episode features a novice student who is shown how to prepare several related dishes. The program is presented by KQED, distributed by American Public Television and produced by A La Carte Communications.

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26 Episodes

  • Risotto
    E1
    RisottoJoanne's side-by-side instruction gives her student Ron the recipe to make the perfect risotto including a special trick to produce the creamiest results.
  • Sauce Camp #1
    E2
    Sauce Camp #1A boot-camp-style lesson from Joanne on how to prepare several sauces that can be used to complete any dish. Wine Segment: Pairing with rich sauces.
  • Soufflés
    E3
    SoufflésJoanne gives student Jeff a crash course on how to prepare a traditional soufflé and one with a modern twist.
  • Braising
    E4
    BraisingJoanne instructs her student Linda on the fundamentals of slow cooking, or braising, to create three completely different recipes.
  • Spain
    E5
    SpainJoanne teaches her student Nicolas modern takes on classic Spanish dishes. Wine Segment: Balance and harmony.
  • Vegetarian
    E6
    VegetarianJoanne teaches her student Barbra some exciting and tasty vegetarian dishes to add to her repertoire. Wine Segment: Cork or screw cap.
  • Roasted Lamb
    E7
    Roasted LambJoanne turns up the heat during this lesson as she teaches Heather the fundamentals of spit-roasting to create a seasonal menu. Wine Segment: Pinot Noir.
  • Seafood
    E8
    SeafoodJoanne shows Ron techniques and pointers to working with and selecting the freshest seafood for a wide variety of dishes.
  • Sauce Camp #2
    E9
    Sauce Camp #2Joanne shows Emily how to prepare more sauces that can be used with a number of dishes. Wine Segment: Red wine with fish.
  • Dry Pasta
    E10
    Dry PastaJoanne teaches her student Geoff how to turn the quintessential pantry item into the star of three substantial Italian-inspired dishes. Wine Segment: Pairing with pastas.
  • Cheese
    E11
    CheeseAn in-depth overview of cheeses of the world and how to incorporate them into recipes. Joanne teaches Lauren how to assemble a cheese course. Wine Segment: Champagne.
  • Morrocan
    E12
    MorrocanJoanne demystifies exotic cooking for Erik when she shows him how to prepare a Moroccan feast using fresh and familiar ingredients. Wine Segment: Pair with the whole dish.
  • Italian
    E13
    ItalianJoanne provides her student Helen with a full immersion course in Italian—cooking that is! Wine Segment: Restaurant etiquette.
  • Sauce for Skewers
    E14
    Sauce for SkewersJoanne gives Pam a hands-on seminar in entertaining for a crowd using a variety of simple, flavor-packed sauces paired with skewers of meat, poultry and seafood.
  • Tuscan
    E15
    TuscanFresh, seasonal ingredients and Joanne's good friend and student, Linda, make up the recipe for the perfect Tuscan meal. Wine Segment: Wine pairing with pork.
  • Handmade Pasta
    E16
    Handmade PastaJoanne's teaches Kyle how to make pasta from scratch and encourages him to try it at home. Wine Segment: Wine pairing with pasta.
  • Soups
    E17
    SoupsA homey standard is elevated to new heights when Joanne shows her student Ron how to create two very different yet delicious soups.
  • Pizza
    E18
    PizzaJoanne demystifies yeast and teaches Barbra how to make the best Weir Dough that they use to create the perfect pizza crust and foundation for some of Joanne's favorite pies.
  • Florentine Grilling
    E19
    Florentine GrillingJoanne shares her love of teaching abroad as she teaches her student Heather to prepare this Tuscan-inspired menu. Wine Segment: Wine pairing with meat.
  • From the Pantry
    E20
    From the PantryJoanne teaches her brother John that he can create a delicious family meal without resorting to soup made from a stone. Wine Segment: Decoding the restaurant wine list.
  • Tarts
    E21
    TartsJoanne gives Helen an intensive hands-on lesson on how to prepare sweet and savory tarts using puff pastry dough.
  • Beef Tenderloin Dinner
    E22
    Beef Tenderloin DinnerJoanne teaches her student Erik her simple techniques to creating a sophisticated menu for a special occasion. Wine Segment: Pairing Cabernets with meat.
  • Italy's Piedmont
    E23
    Italy's PiedmontJoanne leads her student Lauren on a virtual food field trip through one of Northern Italy's best food and wine regions. Wine Segment: Styles of Chardonnay.
  • Baking
    E24
    BakingJoanne shows Geoff an all-hands approach to creating wonderful baked goods in this lesson.
  • Salad
    E25
    SaladJoanne shows her student Pam that salads don't have to be relegated to iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and waxy cucumbers, but can take center stage with a variety of seasonal ingredients. Wine Segment: Pairing Salad with wine.
  • Beans
    E26
    BeansJoanne gives a comprehensive lesson to her student Kyle on how to sort, soak and prepare dried legumes.

 

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