Sara's Weeknight Meals
Season 4
TV-G
Chef Sara Moulton and her friends prepare easy, delicious meals.
Where to Watch Season 4
20 Episodes
- Mexican CocinaE1
Mexican CocinaA salute to the big spicy flavors of the Southwest with three winning recipes: first, Sara’s Duck Tacos and then Spicy Mushroom Enchiladas. Finally, Sara makes a special trip to Charlotte, North Carolina to cook with one of our viewers – Susie Trevisinno and make her surprising Dessert Fruit Tamales. - Hot Day, Cool Kitchen
E2Hot Day, Cool KitchenSometimes its just too hot to turn on the oven. Sara’s got the summertime solution with two easy heat free recipes. First, her friend chef Giuseppe Fanelli joins Sara in the kitchen with a terrific meal sized Bruscetta al Tonno. Then, Sara whips up Asian Chicken Salad with Carrot Ginger Sauce. Cool off with Watermelon Screwdrivers and life is good! - Picnics and Tailgates
E3Picnics and TailgatesFood just tastes better outside, especially at sporting events, outdoor concerts and holiday celebrations. Sara’s got some great choices – Homemade Beer Bread with Pulled Chicken Barbecue and Quick Cucumber Pickles. Then a cool, sweet and salty Two Melon Salad with Feta and Prosciutto, and finally Cold Pea Soup with Shrimp and Carrot Salad. She’ll even show you how to pack it all for an outdoor feast. - Vegan with Adam Sobel
E4Vegan with Adam SobelBoth Huffington Post and Buzzfeed call Cinnamon Snail one of the top 5 food trucks in America. The food is that tasty – and without a trace of any animal product. Chef Adam Sobel will reveal his secrets to Sara when he cooks Korean Barbecue Tofu Tacos as well as Ancho Chili Black Bean Potato Skins. - Just 5 Ingredients
E5Just 5 IngredientsLess is more when you use just 5 ingredients – less time, less money but with Sara’s easy recipes, much more flavor. Jean Anderson’s Oven Fried Chicken will knock you out along with two 5 ingredient sides, Southern Braised Mustard Greens and Creamed Corn and our Salmon with Wasabi Crust is just spicy enough. - 15-minute Sautes
E615-minute SautesSometimes the fastest route to dinner is to saute or quick fry a piece of meat or fish. Sara shows the proper technique, and then how to make a quick pan sauce with the drippings. First, Hungarian Pork Sauté with Homemade Spaetzle; then spicy Blackened Fish with a Creole rub. - Fish in a Bag
E7Fish in a BagThe French call cooking fish in a wrapper of foil or parchment ‘En Papillote’. We call it simply brilliant. Special guest Marc Vetri joins Sara with a delicious recipe for Clam Pasta en Papillote, then Sara shows us her own Salmon in a Bag with Citrus and Chiles– so full of flavor and moist you’ll use this easy technique on seafood from now on. And Sara throws in The Husband’s favorite side dish, Borscht Beets. - Not Just for Kids
E8Not Just for KidsParents rejoice! Sara has two kid friendly recipes, fast and easy for a weeknight, that will satisfy a picky palate but tasty and sophisticated enough to satisfy an adult. First up: Beer Batter Shrimp, then Sara and the kids cook Pasta Pizza. And tips for easy backseat snacks for the family on the go. - Cooking Ahead
E9Cooking AheadSometimes the easiest way to get dinner on the table on a weeknight is to cook ahead on Sunday. Eat these hearty comfort meals on Sunday; reheat or use in tons of other ways during the week. Sara’s got Braised Brisket with ‘Flying Discs’ and Roast Chicken Stuffed with Zucchini and Cheese. - Italian with Joey CampanaroE14
Italian with Joey CampanaroChef Joey Campanaro such a cult following in New York City that it’s impossible to get seats in his restaurant, the Little Owl. Lucky for us, he’s showing us how to make those prized dishes at home. First – easy Salad Dressing Chicken with Escarole and Bean Salad. Then Grilled Scallion Dijon Lamb Chops with Parmesan Watercress and Pickled Onion. - Mom’s Day Off
E15Mom’s Day OffGive Mom a break for a day with Sara’s easy but elegant recipes, with step-by-step instructions even cooking novices (like Dad and the kids) can master in a snap. She’s got a clever Cheese Sandwich Soufflé and glazed individual Meatloaf Burgers – both very easy for a non cook to master. - Stir Fry with Grace YoungE17
Stir Fry with Grace YoungThe Chinese have mastered the quick weeknight meal with stir fry, and the master of stir fry is chef Grace Young. She’s got two favorite recipes – Chinese-Burmese Chili Chicken and Peppery Vegetarian Rice. Both have so many elements they form a meal in a wok. Plus, Grace’s great tips on seasoning a wok. - Dinner at 8
E18Dinner at 8Entertaining is easy with Sara’s elegant but super simple recipes, even if your only guests are your immediate family on a weeknight. Try her Duck with Gingered Grape Sauce for an impressive entrée, and for food that’s fun, you can’t go wrong with the fabulously interactive Japanese Beef Fondue. - The Bird is the WordE19
The Bird is the WordWho doesn’t like chicken and it’s feathered companions, turkey and duck? In a salute to our favorite birds, Sara presents: Duck Confit with Braised Leeks and Sauerkraut and Angry Chicken, cooked with special guest, Top Chef’s Dale Talde. Plus, the best way to carve a roast turkey, chicken or duck. - Middle Eastern Mashup
E20Middle Eastern MashupLamb is the go-to meat of the Middle East and in this episode, Sara combines two favorite lamb dishes with recipes she learned on a recent trip to Turkey. She’s got Lamb Chops with a Turkish Pear Salsa, plus Herbed Lamb and Feta Burgers. On top of that – an addictive Turkish Mushroom and Cheese Dip.
