CAPRIAL AND JOHN'S KITCHEN: COOKING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
101. Summer Barbecue
Join the Pences as they entertain the neighborhood at a festive backyard barbecue.
John’s Ribs with Plum Barbecue Sauce
Sautéed Baby Mustard Greens
Potato Salad with Curry
102. At the Farmer’s Market
The Pences shop at the Farmer’s Market, searching for the freshest produce and
ripest cheeses, preparing a delicious dinner with their finds.
Grilled Radicchio Stuffed with Goat Cheese
Roasted Tomato Soup
Chocolate Wontons
103. Family Birthday Party
At home with Caprial, John, and their children Alex and Savannah, as the family
creates a truly memorable birthday dinner.
Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb
Individual Chocolate-Orange Cakes
Baked Mashed Potatoes
104. Think Like a Chef
Join us behind the scenes at Caprial’s Bistro and let the Pences show you how to
apply restaurant techniques to your cooking at home.
Sturgeon Dredged in Seasoned Mushroom Flour
Pasta Tossed with Wild Mushrooms
Tuaca-Soaked Berries with Coconut Granita and Shaved Chocolate
105. Fresh Pasta Class
The Pences recall their visits to Italy as they create fresh, homemade pasta that’s
not only delicious but also fun to make.
Pappardelle with Roasted Garlic and Truffle Oil
Pasta Squares Tossed with Herb Pesto with Grilled Vegetable Relish and
Goat Cheese
Butter Lettuce Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
106. Braising
Let Caprial and John teach you this versatile, flavor-enhancing, slow-cooking
technique.
Braised Pork Shoulder
Braised Tomatoes with Sherry and Roasted Shallots
Oven-Braised Peaches with Raspberry Sorbet
107. Wine and Food Pairing
Join the Pences as they visit a local vineyard and show you how to host your own
wine-tasting dinner at home and select the proper wines for any meal.
Pâte à Choux Filled with Seasonal Seafood
Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb Basted with Dried Cherry Glaze
Gingersnap-Pear Tart
108. Seafood
With each delicious dish, the Pences show you what to look for when buying fresh
seafood and share some tips on how best to store it.
Steamed Mussels with Crème Fraîche
Grilled Prawns
Crab Salad
Shrimp Stock
109. Great Steak Class
Never make a tough steak again -- learn from the masters, Caprial and John, as they
share tips and techniques from one of their most popular classes.
Feta-Artichoke Dip
Caesar Salad
Onion Rings
New York steak, hanger steak, tenderloin
110. Bread and Biscuits—Sweet and Savory
Nothing’s better than the smell of freshly baked bread. Join Caprial and John as
they visit a neighborhood bakery and share some favorite recipes.
Cheddar Biscuits
Challah
Asiago French Bread
111. Breakfast Class
Everyone’s favorite meal gets a fresh start with bright ideas from Caprial and John.
Coffee 101
Omelets
Pecan Sticky Buns
Missy’s Granola
Breakfast Crisp with Fresh Fruit and Yogurt
112. Soups and Stews
Great comfort food made simple – and delicious.
Black Eyed Pea and Wild Mushroom Soup with
Roasted Garlic-Herb Topping
Simple Beef Stew
Fruit Stewed in Late Harvest Wine, served over ice cream
113. Blow-Out Celebration Dinner
Caprial and John invite viewers to meet the family as they share their ideas for
hosting large scale holiday dinners guaranteed to create mouth-watering memories.
Roasted Prime Rib with Pancetta
Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
Gingered Sugar Snap Peas
114. Knife Skills
Another show inspired by one of the Pences’ most popular cooking school classes.
Learn about the best cooking knives and how to keep them sharp as the Pences
prepare a menu that really puts the skills to the test, with demos on how to slice,
fillet, dice, julienne and mince.
Pan-Fried Oysters with Spicy Pepper Relish
One-Minute Salmon
Basil Compound Butter
115. Frozen Desserts
Join Caprial, John, and the family at an outdoor ice cream social as they create new
variations on everyone’s favorite treat.
Semifreddo
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Griddle Cones
116. Parisian Supper
Imagine you’re in a candlelit bistro on the banks of the Seine as John and Caprial
create an intimate, romantic Parisian supper.
Canard au Vin
Cheese Course
Honey Custards
117. Pies and Tarts, Sweet and Savory
Everyone loves pies and tarts and the possibilities are endless. Caprial and John
visit the Farmer’s Market in search of fresh fruit and share a few of their favorite
recipes.
Pumpkin-Leek Tart with Chanterelle Mushroom Salad
Lemon Crème Brûlée Tart
Traditional Blackberry Pie
118. Saturday Night at the Bistro
The Pences cook together in the bustling kitchen of their world-renowned restaurant
and explain how their restaurant skills translate to home cooking.
Port- and Soy-Glazed Beef Tenderloin
Porcini Mushroom Compote
Caramelized Butternut Squash & Onions
119. Cooking with Kids
John and Caprial’s children, Alex and Savannah, help out in the kitchen, preparing
food that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Sesame Water Crackers
Crispy Risotto Fritters
Marinara Sauce
Hummus
120. Sauté Class
Learn how this simple cooking method can be used in preparing a variety of great
dishes.
Sautéed Potatoes and Artichokes
Seared Scallops with Herb Crème and Vegetable Hash
Spicy Chicken & Chiles with Chips
121. Beyond Soy Sauce: Asian Ingredient Basics
Everyone loves Asian food but it can be intimidating to prepare at home. Caprial
and John visit a local Asian market and advise on what to have in the pantry and
how to introduce these great flavors to your cooking and your palate.
Sweet-and-Spicy Curry-Grilled Tuna
Sweet-Hot Chile Sauce
Wontons
122. Appetizers
At an intimate party at the Pences, Caprial and John introduce some great new
recipes to add to your repertoire, with hints on how to prepare for a party in
advance.
Cannellini Bean Bruschetta
Oven-Baked Ribs
Soft Rolls Filled with Wild Mushroom Ragu and Crispy Pancetta
123. Sauces
Filmed at one of the Pence’s popular “Lunch & Learn” classes, viewers will learn to
make these basic sauces that can be modified to compliment any meal.
Cream Sauce
Butter Sauce
Vinaigrette
Crème Anglaise
Oven-Roasted Salmon
124. Pastry Class
You too can make delicious homemade pastry, with help from John and Caprial.
Quick Puff Pastry: (vol-au-vent, cheese sticks, a sweet tart,
pinwheels)
Pâte à Choux: (profiteroles, gougères, cheese puffs)
Shortbread (cookies, crust, savory crackers)
125. Pizza Party
Who doesn’t love pizza? Don’t order out, join John and Caprial at a cozy kitchen
get-together and learn to make your own homemade pizzas.
Dough
Pesto, Cream Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Pizza Royale
Techniques for garnishes: quick-pitting olives, roasting peppers
126. Aphrodisiac Dinner
Two in the kitchen can lead to more than just great food... Join John and Caprial as
they create a menu from another popular class, with ingredients designed to make
the evening end with more than just dessert.
Artichokes with Basil and Honey
Rack of Lamb with Silky Spice Sauce
Chocolate Fondue