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The Way to Cook

Season 1 · 6 episodes · Jan 1, 1985

  1. Episode 1

    First Courses & Desserts

    Jan 1, 1985

    Patés and fish mousse, tart crusts and crepes with savory and with sweet fillings, two master cakes, and a Tipsy Trifle.

  2. Episode 2

    Fish & Eggs

    Jan 1, 1985

    Selecting fish and shellfish; broiling, sautéing, and oven-poaching fish; plus the miraculous egg—alone or in omelettes, custards, quiche, sauces, and a spectacular soufflé.

  3. Episode 3

    Meat

    Jan 1, 1985

    Quick and easy sautéed steaks, hamburgers, pork chops, aromatic stews, a crusty hash, grilled pork, and majestic beef and lamb roasts.

  4. Episode 4

    Poultry

    Jan 1, 1985

    Includes the perfect chicken sauté with variations, classic coq au vin, ways with chicken breasts, butterflied grilled birds, roast turkey, and a special duck.

  5. Episode 5

    Soups, Salads, & Bread

    Jan 1, 1985

    The three master soup stocks and improvisations, a French onion soup and a Mediterranean fish soup, tossed and composed salads, plus how to make your own French bread.

  6. Episode 6

    Vegetables

    Jan 1, 1985

    How best to cook twenty of your favorite vegetables, plus gratins, stuffed delights, eggplant pizza, and risotto.