Chef at Home - Season 1

Chef at Home - Season 1

Season 1

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Episodes26
DatesOct 5, 2004 - Mar 29, 2005
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Episodes

Easy Asian Beef Stew
Season 1Episode 130 min

Easy Asian Beef Stew

Motivated by the cold weather, Chef Michael creates a comfort-food dinner for two with an Asian theme. Featured dishes include a beef blade simmering steak, baby spinach, bean sprouts and hot cocoa.
Oct 5, 2004
East Coast Chowder
Season 1Episode 230 min

East Coast Chowder

Host Michael Smith discovers a bounty of culinary pleasures on the beaches of his East Coast home, when he takes his son Gabe digging for clams. Featured dishes include Clam Chowder, Biscuits topped with brown butter, and a simple Green Salad with Sherry Maple Vinaigrette.
Oct 12, 2004
Vanilla Chicken Dinner
Season 1Episode 330 min

Vanilla Chicken Dinner

Braised chicken thighs; couscous; endive salad.

Oct 19, 2004
Tomatoes 101
Season 1Episode 430 min

Tomatoes 101

Inspired by his garden, Host Michael Smith creates a meal relying entirely on a common ingredient – fresh tomatoes. Featured dishes include Roast Penne Pasta, Green Salad with Tomato Lemon Vinaigrette and Tomato Water Martinis.
Oct 26, 2004
Steak for One
Season 1Episode 530 min

Steak for One

After an energizing bike ride, Michael has worked up an appetite for a protein-packed meal. He decides to prepare a dinner for one based on a Japanese belief that there is a fifth taste sense after sweet, sour, salty and bitter. It’s called “umami” and it triggers our need for protein. Michael combines a New York strip loin steak with hearty shiitake mushrooms, a bacon and potato cheese tart, and tops it off with steamed asparagus.
Nov 2, 2004
Simple Baked Trout
Season 1Episode 630 min

Simple Baked Trout

Pan-fried whole trout; baked trout filets.

Nov 9, 2004
Apple Braised Pork
Season 1Episode 730 min

Apple Braised Pork

Apple braised pork shoulder, roasted acorn squash and spatzle.

Nov 16, 2004
Spicy Southwestern Soup
Season 1Episode 830 min

Spicy Southwestern Soup

To test whether spicy heat can actually help you cool down, Chef Michael Smith experiments with chilies and creates a few versatile chili-infused soups and salads that complement almost any dish. Featured dishes include Grilled Corn Soup with Roasted Red Peppers, Chicken and Cheddar, Fennel Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette and Red Pepper Puree for garnishing.
Nov 23, 2004
Spicy Barbequed Lamb
Season 1Episode 930 min

Spicy Barbequed Lamb

Chef Michael Smith takes his cooking outdoors and grills a leg of lamb over a wood fire when a friend and fellow chef comes to visit. Featured dishes include Sun-dried Tomato/Olive/Mint Salsa, Grilled Polenta and roasted vegetables.
Nov 30, 2004
Tarragon Roasted Lamb
Season 1Episode 1030 min

Tarragon Roasted Lamb

Chef Michael Smith palns a birthday feast for his partner Rachel and experiments with lamb, her favourite food. Featured dishes include Rack of Lamb in a Tarragon Crust with a Zinfandel sauce, Foccacia, Bulgar and hearty Beet Greens.
Dec 7, 2004
Outdoor Favorites
Season 1Episode 1130 min

Outdoor Favorites

Chef Michael Smith takes his son on his first camping trip and prepares fun and easy meals ready to be fired up on the grill. Camping favourites include Fresh Salmon with an Asian flavour base wrapped in foil, Roast Potato Salad, Vegetable Kebabs and homemade Marshmallow Smores.
Dec 14, 2004
Classic Chicken Dinner
Season 1Episode 1230 min

Classic Chicken Dinner

Chef Michael Smith makes a cosy family meal of simply spiced Roast Chicken and Garlic Steamed Broccoli with homemade Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter and Vermouth Sauce.
Dec 21, 2004
Aromatic Duck Breast
Season 1Episode 1330 min

Aromatic Duck Breast

Chef Michael Smith has been travelling on business and looks forward to reconnecting with his family and his own kitchen. Featured dishes include Pan-Seared Duck Breast marinated in Thyme, Mustard and Soya Sauce, Bibb lettuce with Goat Cheese Vinaigrette and Gnocchi with Sweet Baby Peas.
Dec 28, 2004
Fennel Fish Stew
Season 1Episode 1430 min

Fennel Fish Stew

Mediterranean-style fish stew with fennel and tomato and a tangy orange and garlic garnish.

Jan 4, 2005
Three Meat Pasta
Season 1Episode 1530 min

Three Meat Pasta

Three meat pasta sauce with beef, pork and veal; roasted garlic bread; salad.

Jan 11, 2005
Easy Pizza Party
Season 1Episode 1630 min

Easy Pizza Party

Starting off with a good tomato sauce base, Chef Michael Smith serves up a rich and zesty pizza that appeals to both adults and kids.
Jan 18, 2005
Simple Chicken Stew
Season 1Episode 1730 min

Simple Chicken Stew

Chicken mushroom stew; mashed potatoes; carrot sticks; sautéed asparagus.

Jan 25, 2005
Lazy Day Beef Stew
Season 1Episode 1830 min

Lazy Day Beef Stew

With summer fast approaching the Smith family is busy with their annual spring-clean, and the refrigerator is no exception. Michael decides to use up all his ingredients to prepare one of the last hearty meals of the season, a beef stew with aromatic vegetables and potatoes. Homemade whole-wheat cheddar biscuits are the perfect accompaniment.
Feb 1, 2005
Easy Thai Dinner
Season 1Episode 1930 min

Easy Thai Dinner

Chef Michael Smith receives a postcard from a friend in Thailand, inspiring him to explore Thai flavours at home. Featured dishes include a Thai noodle dish, Cucumber Salad, Steamed Asian Greens with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Pineapple Salad.
Feb 8, 2005
All-Veggie Dinner
Season 1Episode 2030 min

All-Veggie Dinner

A last-minute dinner guest, who happens to be vegetarian, prompts Chef Michael Smith to raid his refrigerator and pantry for an all-vegetable meal. Dishes include a power-packed protein soup served with Asparagus Salad and Pita chips.
Feb 15, 2005
Great Grilled Burgers
Season 1Episode 2130 min

Great Grilled Burgers

A package of fresh ground beef motivates Michael to find new ways of spicing up the ususal burger, including adding blue cheese and bacon to the mix. Smashed Potatoes with Fennel and Caesar Salad perfect this mouth-watering meal.
Feb 22, 2005
Lobster Three Ways
Season 1Episode 2230 min

Lobster Three Ways

Traditional macaroni and cheese dish made decadent by adding lobster and a simple lobster salad.

Mar 1, 2005
Pan-Roasted Salmon Supper
Season 1Episode 2330 min

Pan-Roasted Salmon Supper

Salmon filet with basil and pesto infused mussel broth and steamed spinach

Mar 8, 2005
Simply Seared Tuna
Season 1Episode 2430 min

Simply Seared Tuna

An Asian theme emerges as Chef Michael Smith sears tuna steaks crusted with a variety of three peppercorns. Other dishes include Braised Leeks cooked in a Red Wine Broth, Ginger Mint Salsa and a basic salad with Japanese Vinaigrette.
Mar 15, 2005
Easy Jerk Chicken
Season 1Episode 2530 min

Easy Jerk Chicken

Deep smoky marinade for chicken.

Mar 22, 2005
Simply Turkey Dinner
Season 1Episode 2630 min

Simply Turkey Dinner

Mar 29, 2005

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