Sara's Weeknight Meals

Renowned chef, television personality, magazine editor and cookbook author Sara Moulton brings her signature warmth and informative style back to public television in her new series, SARA'S WEEKNIGHT MEALS. Based on her book, Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals, Sara and her celebrity-chef friends share their ideas for flavorful, healthy meals with minimal fuss. Twenty fast-paced and engaging episodes feature quick, delicious and routine-breaking entrees designed to inspire and empower home cooks. Episodes include: "Breakfast for Dinner," "Soup for Supper" and "The Substantial Sandwich."

Thu, Apr 18 10:30 A.M. Basta Pasta: Us Vs Italy     NH Explore (11.2)

It's a stuffed pasta showdown as Sara travels to an ancient Tuscan villa to learn the secrets of homemade ravioli from a real Italian chef, a delicious but time-consuming task involving asparagus, goat cheese and a whole lot of chianti.

Fri, Apr 19 10:30 A.M. From The Latin Kitchen     NH Explore (11.2)

Sara tours Latin America through it's kitchens when she cooks with two amazing Latin American cooks.

Fri, Apr 19 7:00 P.M. Upside Down Day     NH Create (11.4)

Turn the day upside down by having breakfast for dinner.

Sat, Apr 20 7:30 A.M. Festive Feasts     NH Explore (11.2)

Holidays and special occasions call for showstopping main courses that take a little extra time.

Mon, Apr 22 10:30 A.M. Alaskan Salmon Two Ways     NH Explore (11.2)

The incredible natural resources of Alaska are on the menu as Sara travels to Juneau to learn how locals are turning wild and foraged food into culinary delights.

Tue, Apr 23 10:30 A.M. Chinatown Vancouver     NH Explore (11.2)

Chinese immigrants were the backbone of Vancouver as Sara discovers on a culinary tour of Chinatown.

Wed, Apr 24 10:30 A.M. Twisted Italian     NH Explore (11.2)

Who doesn't love Italian food? Sara's got some of your favorites made with a twist.

Thu, Apr 25 10:30 A.M. Spot Prawns Vancouver     NH Explore (11.2)

Spot prawns are so beloved in Vancouver they have an entire festival to celebrate the weeks they are in season.

Fri, Apr 26 10:30 A.M. Six Ingredient Meals     NH Explore (11.2)

Sara's viewers love 5-ingredient recipes, so why not six? Her frittata has a secret ingredient - leftover spaghetti - enlivened with rich brie and bacon, and on the table in minutes.

Fri, Apr 26 7:00 P.M. Build A Better Burge     NH Create (11.4)

It's everything you wanted to know about burgers, plus two delicious recipes.

Sat, Apr 27 7:30 A.M. Fish Whisperers     NH Explore (11.2)

Cooking fish can be tricky but not with these easy, foolproof fish recipes.

Mon, Apr 29 10:30 A.M. Holiday Sweets     NH Explore (11.2)

The fall and winter holidays call for big celebrations with friends and family and, of course, lots of baking!

Tue, Apr 30 10:30 A.M. The World in a Meatball     NH Explore (11.2)

Meatballs are so universally beloved almost every culture has a version.

Wed, May 1 10:30 A.M. Hot Day, Cold Food     NH Explore (11.2)

When it's hot and muggy outside Sara keeps things cool with three recipes made without turning on the oven.

Thu, May 2 10:30 A.M. Golden State Grub     NH Explore (11.2)

Sara travels to the West Coast for some delectable California food.

Fri, May 3 10:30 A.M. Taco, Taco, Nacho     NH Explore (11.2)

Quick to make and much beloved, tacos are a staple on the weekday dinner table.

Fri, May 3 7:00 P.M. Farm to Table     NH Create (11.4)

Farm fresh food is a mantra for Sara and so many chefs.

Sat, May 4 7:30 A.M. Sketches of Spain     NH Explore (11.2)

In Spain, paella is so popular there are competitions between towns for the best recipe.

Mon, May 6 10:30 A.M. Essential Pastas of Rome     NH Explore (11.2)

Sara kicks off a visit to Rome with a street food tour led by American Ex Pat Katie Parla.

Tue, May 7 10:30 A.M. Vegetariano Italiano     NH Explore (11.2)

Saras guest Cristina Bowerman broke through the boys club to become the only Michelin starred female chef in Rome.

Wed, May 8 10:30 A.M. Pizza and Lemons: Naples to Sorrento     NH Explore (11.2)

Naples and Sorrento, are neighboring Italian seaside towns with wildly different food traditions.

Thu, May 9 10:30 A.M. Bounty of Parma     NH Explore (11.2)

Parma, Italy is a small town with a huge culinary footprint, home to Parmesan cheese, Prosciutto di Parma and some of the best tomatoes in Italy.

Fri, May 10 10:30 A.M. Cheese Please     NH Explore (11.2)

How do you make any dish even more delicious? Some would argue, just add cheese.

Fri, May 10 7:00 P.M. Chicken Comfort     NH Create (11.4)

When it comes to comfort food, chicken is the number one ingredient.

Sat, May 11 7:30 A.M. Southern Secrets     NH Explore (11.2)

Sara travels south to Arkansas to discover how local farmers turn their land into sanctuaries for migrating birds in the off season.

Mon, May 13 10:30 A.M. Weeknight Two for One     NH Explore (11.2)

Easy weeknight cooking takes a strategy, and Sara has one of the best: cooking a dish one night; then repurposing it into an entirely different meal for another night.

Tue, May 14 10:30 A.M. Festive Feasts     NH Explore (11.2)

Holidays and special occasions call for showstopping main courses that take a little extra time.

Wed, May 15 10:30 A.M. Fish Whisperers     NH Explore (11.2)

Cooking fish can be tricky but not with these easy, foolproof fish recipes.

Thu, May 16 10:30 A.M. Sketches of Spain     NH Explore (11.2)

In Spain, paella is so popular there are competitions between towns for the best recipe.

Fri, May 17 10:30 A.M. Southern Secrets     NH Explore (11.2)

Sara travels south to Arkansas to discover how local farmers turn their land into sanctuaries for migrating birds in the off season.

Fri, May 17 7:00 P.M. Louisiana Style     NH Create (11.4)

It's Mardi Gras any time of the year with Sara's easy duck creole.

Sat, May 18 7:30 A.M. Havana Weeknights     NH Explore (11.2)

Lovers of Cuban food love Miami and so does Sara. Today she's in the Magic City to sample the best of Little Havana on a walking tour that includes bracing Cuban Coffee, delicious empanadas, ice cream and of course, mojitos.

Mon, May 20 10:30 A.M. Soul of the South     NH Explore (11.2)

Sara travels to Charleston, South Carolina to learn the secrets to the legendary fried chicken of Martha Lou Gadsden of Martha Lou's Kitchen; then, a hidden history of Southern cooking and ingredients developed by African American cooks.

Tue, May 21 10:30 A.M. Best Loved Italian Recipes     NH Explore (11.2)

Everyone loves Italian and we have the best Italian recipes.

Wed, May 22 10:30 A.M. Beantown     NH Explore (11.2)

The best chefs know that beans can round out a meal with extra flavor and texture, and today we have two of the best chefs.

Thu, May 23 10:30 A.M. Double Down     NH Explore (11.2)

Sara has got nearly a week's full of meals with the simplest idea - cook once, eat twice.

Fri, May 24 10:30 A.M. Arkansas Eats     NH Explore (11.2)

Sara travels to Arkansas to prepare deep fried rice puppies and catfish with a local farmer and his family.

Fri, May 24 7:00 P.M. Pestopalooza     NH Create (11.4)

Summer means more of everything and if you have extra herbs, this is the show for you.

Sat, May 25 7:30 A.M. Easy Elegance     NH Explore (11.2)

Sometimes all you need are a few simple ingredients to make a fast weeknight meal worthy of a dinner party.

Mon, May 27 10:30 A.M. 5 Ingredients Spells Dinner     NH Explore (11.2)

Nothing is quicker and easier than a five-ingredient dish, and in Sara's hands, super flavorful.

Tue, May 28 10:30 A.M. Fish Around The World     NH Explore (11.2)

Good and good for you, fish is a staple in so many cuisines.

Wed, May 29 10:30 A.M. Personal Pizza     NH Explore (11.2)

Pizza started in Italy, but has become America's favorite food and today we have all kinds.

Thu, May 30 10:30 A.M. Pasta in a Pan     NH Explore (11.2)

Two of our favorite things come together in this episode - pasta and one-pan meals.


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