Sara's Weeknight Meals

Food Series / 7 Seasons

Since 2008, SARA'S WEEKNIGHT MEALS has been about the things that matter most the world over –tasty home-cooked meals, eaten with family and cooked with love. Sara Moulton hosts this fast-paced, informative half-hour program that’s all about getting quick, delicious meals on the table every night of the week.

26m 46s / TV-G

High Five: Ingredient Mains

S2 E201 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Sara’s rustled up some delicious recipes featuring only five ingredients! Roasted Salmon with Hot Mustard Cracker Topping. Buffalo Rice mixes the best tastes of Buffalo chicken wings in a quick and flavorful rice bowl. Sautéed Duck Breasts with Apricot Szechuan Peppercorn Sauce. And Peppery Broccoli Pasta with Feta Cheese — a satisfying, meat-free alternative. Less is more!

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Two For One

S2 E202 / 26m 46s / TV-G

To truly save time in the kitchen, Sara’s got a simple solution: cook once, eat two completely different meals. Her Grilled Lamb Chop with Steak Butter is fantastic on its own, but it makes a second meal special when the lamb is ground into Herbed Lamb and Feta Burgers. Peruvian Baked Chicken Thighs are going to be a hit with your family when reincarnated into Chicken and Tomatillo Salsa Nachos.

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Girls at the Grill

S2 E203 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Women of America, pick up your tongs, put on your aprons and man the grill! It’s easy with Sara’s buddy, grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel, to guide you! First is an easy Chicken Paillard with Greek Farmer’s Salad and Tzatziki. Then a Blistered Corn and Asparagus Pesto Grilled Pizza. Finally, go all out with Elizabeth’s famous Texas Hill Country BBQ with a universally loved finger lickin’ sauce.

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Breakfast for Dinner

S2 E204 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Turn the day upside down with easy egg-based meals like Indian Scrambled Eggs, infused with exotic flavors on a crispy platform of pappadam. How about a savory BLT and Egg Pie, a fun take on the lunchtime classic with an easy crust for the pastry impaired? If you have lots of leftover vegetables, the French classic Souffléd Omelet is a spectacular solution.

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Sandwich Nights

S2 E205 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Sandwiches are a snap to prepare and serve. Make your own easy Beer Bread, then stuff it with Pulled Chicken Barbecue and Pickled Cucumbers you make yourself. Fried Catfish BLTs bulk up the traditional sandwich with some crunchy fish filets and tricked-up basil mayonnaise. Then amaze your family by making your own ricotta cheese, the star of Roasted Vegetable and Fresh Ricotta Sandwiches.

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Salad: It's Easy Being Green

S2 E206 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Easy-to-make salads will please even the hungriest eater the way Sara does it. A Warm Steakhouse Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is so rich and filling you’ll forget it’s a salad. Crunchy Falafel Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing will give vegetarians something to shout about. Then there’s Seared Scallops and Butter Lettuce Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette.

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Indian Comfort Food

S2 E207 / 26m 46s / TV-G

“Top Chef Masters” winner Floyd Cardoz joins Sara to cook the food he grew up with in India. First, Wild Striped Bass Curry swimming in coconut and mild spices. Chicken Pilaf is simple but satisfying with a gingery yogurt sauce. Beef Kebabs are super easy, with the heat of chilies, ginger and cumin to kick start your taste buds!

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Thanksgiving 101

S2 E208 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Every Thanksgiving, America tunes in to hear Sara Moulton answer their turkey questions live, and now her public television viewers will get her infallible guidance. She covers the essentials of how to buy, defrost, brine, roast and time the bird. Your Thanksgiving dilemmas are solved with Sara’s One-Size-Fits-All Stuffing and wine-infused Gravy in Advance.

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Soups On

S2 E209 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Hearty soups are meals in themselves, and Sara’s are both substantial and easy to make. There’s a cool Seafood Gazpacho, loaded with juicy shrimp and crab with a little kick of heat. Nothing warms the belly more than the New Orleans-inspired Red Beans and Rice Soup with smoky ham. And for some winter sunshine, Sunny Squash Soup, as yellow as the sun with a crispy fried zucchini garnish.

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Holiday Food Gifts

S2 E210 / 26m 46s / TV-G

A thoughtful gift you make yourself speaks volumes, and food is the present everyone loves! Sara releases your creative spirit by teaching you how to make Homemade Marshmallows with a Hot Chocolate Mix. For the wine enthusiast, Homemade Cheese Crackers pair beautifully with some wine. Peppermint Bark looks very expensive but couldn’t be easier to make.

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Locavore in Napa

S2 E211 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Sara travels to a beautiful vineyard in Napa, California to cook farm fresh meals locally sourced with Bay Area chef Joey Altman. They whip up Grilled Salmon, Arugula & Grilled Corn Salad and Sweet Pea & Avocado Crostini. With Grilled Duck Breast, Honey-Roasted Carrots, Farro-Herb Salad and Cider Jus, the best of the farm is on the plate.

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Gone Fishin'

S2 E212 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Seafood expert David Pasternack, from New York’s fish temple Esca, shows why he loves food with fins with three favorite recipes from his arsenal: Fettuccine with Rock Shrimp, Corn and Jalapeño; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Panella and Chickpeas and Salt-Baked Pesce per Due with Braised Greens. Cooking fish this way makes it easy and accessible.

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Sunday Comfort Meals

S2 E213 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Sunday meals are made with love and eaten with family and friends. First, Roast Chicken Stuffed with Zucchini and Cheese to keep it moist and flavorful. Deviled Bones sounds gothic, but it’s meaty, tender short ribs coated with a kick of mustard for heat. Odd Lots Mac and Cheese is a winner with the whole family. And Sara’s Creamsicle Dessert will bring back memories of the ice cream truck.

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Mi Famiglia: Italian Family Style

S2 E214 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Guiseppe Fanelli is the chef of one of Sara’s favorite Italian restaurants, Tre Dici, and today he shares home-style Italian recipes like Bruschetta al Tonno — a simple and delicious tuna bruschetta. His Agnello Scottadito with Heirloom Tomato Salad mixes tender lamb with the freshness of a homegrown tomato salad. And of course, there’s pasta. This has Pesto, String Beans and Potatoes.

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Vegged Out

S2 E215 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Flavorful, rich, satisfying vegetarian food? It seems impossible, but when you try these heart veggie entrées, you won’t even miss the meat. Sara’s Rustic Potato and Green Bean Pie couldn’t be more filling. There’s nothing bland about Spicy Mushroom Enchiladas, cooled off with a blanket of sour cream and avocado. We’re devoted to Mu Shoo Vegetables in Pancakes with crunchy cashews and creamy eggs.

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One Pot Asian Meals

S2 E216 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Sara’s old friend Ming Tsai shares his favorite one-pot meals with an Asian twist. His Lemongrass-Coconut Chicken Soup is a perfect showcase for a tutorial on cooking with lemongrass. Black Bean Scallops and Zucchini is cooked in a wok and delicious with Ming’s signature 50-50 rice. Ginger Orange Duck “Cassoulet” brings fresh Far Eastern flavors to a traditional French dish.

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Carnivores Unite

S2 E217 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Sara’s got meat and lots of it. Sara marries a burger with Korean barbecue for her special Korean Burgers. Learn how to grind your own meat, without special tools. Buttermilk-Fried Pork Chops that are super juicy on the inside and extra crispy on the outside. Sara’s Polenta Lasagna, with crispy polenta cakes in place of traditional noodles, it’s even easier and much quicker to make.

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Appetizers For Dinner

S2 E218 / 26m 46s / TV-G

It’s Super Bowl time and time for simple foods you can eat with your hands. Chorizo Chicken Wings with a secret ingredient! Asian-Style Pork Sliders combine juicy pork with the cool crunch of fresh veggies. Beer Battered Shrimp is super crispy yet light and marries well with a zesty Asian dipping sauce. And a classic drink, Old Fashioned Egg Creams, straight from the deli and into your home.

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Latin All Stars

S2 E219 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Famed Latin American chef and food historian Maricel Presilla shares her favorite dishes and cooking techniques. Zucchini Cuban-Style Cherry Tomato Sofrito with Almond Cacao Picada is vegetarian but satisfying. A thick and hearty Mayan Turkey Stew with the unique taste of tomatillos and tortillas on the side. Maricel’s signature Braised Pork with Greens features the best of Latin American cooking!

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Dinner For Two

S2 E220 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Sara has tips and tricks to make these intimate dinners for two both easy and romantic. Chicken Saltimbocca with Artichoke Sauce is so elegant yet so easy — thin strips of chicken, sage and prosciutto enveloped in a creamy Marsala-based artichoke sauce. Eggs Baked in Red Wine is a cozy, classic French recipe, perfect for dinner by the fireplace. And end the meal with a Warm Chocolate Cheesecake.

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