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."

Mon, Jan 20 10:30 A.M. Barcelona; Gaudi, Gin and Gambas     NH Explore (11.2)

If having gin and tonics in the shadow of the iconic Sagreda Familia caps your dream day in Barcelona, we've got you covered.

Tue, Jan 21 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.

Thu, Jan 23 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, Jan 24 7:00 P.M. Shrimp: Santorini to Vancouver     NH Create (11.4)

The impossibly romantic Greek island of Santorini is our destination for a walk in the tiny village of Meglachore, where Sara samples the famous local wine on the edge of the Caldera.

Sat, Jan 25 7:30 A.M. Which Came First?     NH Explore (11.2)

Chicken or eggs? We love them both and Sara's got some amazing recipes to make them shine, starting with a chicken paillard, pounded thin, sauteed and slathered in a compound date butter.

Sat, Jan 25 3:00 P.M. Under The Acropolis     NHPBS (11.1)

Fish is on the menu when Sara joins Greek Chef Maria Loi in a harbor near Athens to cook lemony, crispy skinned Branzino along with Beet, Beans and Feta Salad and Lemon Potatoes.

Mon, Jan 27 10:30 A.M. Which Came First?     NH Explore (11.2)

Chicken or eggs? We love them both and Sara's got some amazing recipes to make them shine, starting with a chicken paillard, pounded thin, sauteed and slathered in a compound date butter.

Tue, Jan 28 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!

Thu, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 31 7:00 P.M. Catalon Soul Food     NH Create (11.4)

A wild food tour of Barcelona kicks off Sara's discovery of Catalon foods like fork breakfasts of snails and offal dishes ends with wine literally poured into the mouth, the pre-dinner tradition of the vermouth bar, 'coco' dessert breads from the local bakery and traditional nut milk shake.

Sat, Feb 1 7:30 A.M. How Sweet It Is     NH Explore (11.2)

Holidays are when Sara pulls out the stops when it comes to sweets and desserts.

Sat, Feb 1 3:00 P.M. Olive Mallorca: A Wood Fired Feast     NHPBS (11.1)

On the Spanish island of Mallorca, an ancient olive grove tended by sheep is the magical setting for Sara and local chef Joan Abrams to cook over an open fire.

Mon, Feb 3 10:30 A.M. How Sweet It Is     NH Explore (11.2)

Holidays are when Sara pulls out the stops when it comes to sweets and desserts.

Tue, Feb 4 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, Feb 6 10:30 A.M. Golden State Grub     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Fri, Feb 7 7:00 P.M. Under The Acropolis     NH Create (11.4)

Fish is on the menu when Sara joins Greek Chef Maria Loi in a harbor near Athens to cook lemony, crispy skinned Branzino along with Beet, Beans and Feta Salad and Lemon Potatoes.

Sat, Feb 8 7:30 A.M. Family Friendly Fare     NH Explore (11.2)

The challenge of kid friendly meals their parents will like is solved when Sara makes two family favorites: Spaghetti with Bacon and Eggs and Meatloaf but made in individual portions with spiced peas and onions on the side.

Sat, Feb 8 3:00 P.M. Barcelona; Gaudi, Gin and Gambas     NHPBS (11.1)

If having gin and tonics in the shadow of the iconic Sagreda Familia caps your dream day in Barcelona, we've got you covered.

Mon, Feb 10 10:30 A.M. Family Friendly Fare     NH Explore (11.2)

The challenge of kid friendly meals their parents will like is solved when Sara makes two family favorites: Spaghetti with Bacon and Eggs and Meatloaf but made in individual portions with spiced peas and onions on the side.

Tue, Feb 11 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.

Thu, Feb 13 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.

Fri, Feb 14 7:00 P.M. Olive Mallorca: A Wood Fired Feast     NH Create (11.4)

On the Spanish island of Mallorca, an ancient olive grove tended by sheep is the magical setting for Sara and local chef Joan Abrams to cook over an open fire.

Sat, Feb 15 7:30 A.M. A Tale of Two Chinatowns     NH Explore (11.2)

Two unique Chinatowns of North America are the focus of this deep dive into Chinese cultural heritage First we go to Vancouver for a culinary tour of this century's old community.

Sat, Feb 15 3:00 P.M. Which Came First?     NHPBS (11.1)

Chicken or eggs? We love them both and Sara's got some amazing recipes to make them shine, starting with a chicken paillard, pounded thin, sauteed and slathered in a compound date butter.

Mon, Feb 17 10:30 A.M. A Tale of Two Chinatowns     NH Explore (11.2)

Two unique Chinatowns of North America are the focus of this deep dive into Chinese cultural heritage First we go to Vancouver for a culinary tour of this century's old community.

Tue, Feb 18 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.

Thu, Feb 20 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.

Fri, Feb 21 7:00 P.M. Barcelona; Gaudi, Gin and Gambas     NH Create (11.4)

If having gin and tonics in the shadow of the iconic Sagreda Familia caps your dream day in Barcelona, we've got you covered.

Sat, Feb 22 7:30 A.M. High 5 - 5 Ingredient Mains     NH Explore (11.2)

The fewer the ingredients, the faster dinner gets to the table - that's why Sara's rustled up some delicious recipes featuring only 5 ingredients, and boy are they good!

Sat, Feb 22 3:00 P.M. How Sweet It Is     NHPBS (11.1)

Holidays are when Sara pulls out the stops when it comes to sweets and desserts.

Mon, Feb 24 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.

Tue, Feb 25 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.

Thu, Feb 27 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.

Fri, Feb 28 7:00 P.M. Which Came First?     NH Create (11.4)

Chicken or eggs? We love them both and Sara's got some amazing recipes to make them shine, starting with a chicken paillard, pounded thin, sauteed and slathered in a compound date butter.

Fri, Feb 28 11:30 P.M. Louisiana Style     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Mar 1 7:30 A.M. Two for One     NH Explore (11.2)

To truly save time in the kitchen, Sara's got a simple solution: cook once, eat two completely different meals.

Sat, Mar 1 12:30 P.M. Louisiana Style     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Mar 1 3:00 P.M. Family Friendly Fare     NHPBS (11.1)

The challenge of kid friendly meals their parents will like is solved when Sara makes two family favorites: Spaghetti with Bacon and Eggs and Meatloaf but made in individual portions with spiced peas and onions on the side.


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