Episode 1: Flavors of the Rhine
Joanne takes you to the spectacular castle-filled Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. She visits the Heidelberg Castle and makes some of her favorite local dishes. We also visit Rüdesheim am Rhein to taste some of their famous locally-made brandy.
Recipes: Herb Spätzle; Pork tenderloin with red onions, cabbage, and apples.
Episode 2: Tagines
Joanne visits a potter in Marrakech, Morocco to learn how the classic tagine pot is created, and then her students make traditional tagines over open-flame braisers. Back in her San Francisco home kitchen, Joanne makes two more tagine variations al fresco.
Recipes: Sea Bass Tagine with fennel peas and potatoes; Lamb Tagine with Artichokes, Preserved Lemons and Olives; Preserved Lemons.
Episode 3: Beef and Cabernet
Joanne takes you to a hilltop in the spectacular Eastern Washington Mountains to cook an amazing beef tenderloin and Cabernet-inspired feast. Back in her home kitchen, Joanne makes a tangy dry rub flank steak with charred tomatoes and corn salsa.
Recipes: Potato Rosemary Harvest Bread; Beef Tenderloin Roulade with Pistachio, Parsley and Lemon Zest; Roasted Harvest Vegetables; Dry Rub Steaks with Charred Tomato and Corn Salsa; Grilled Steak, Potato, and Herb Salad.
Episode 4: The Flavors of Venice
Join Joanne as she visits one of the most romantic destinations in the world. We visit the Rialto Market where Venetians have bought their food for almost a thousand years, then take a break at a bacaro for a glass of wine and a tasty snack. Back in her San Francisco kitchen, Joanne teaches you how to bring the flavors of Venice to your home.
Recipes: Polenta Triangles with Shrimp Saor: Polenta; Venetian Spritz.
Episode 5: Caviar
Joanne takes you right to the source of one of her favorite ingredients: caviar. We visit a sustainable caviar farm in Northern California for a reserve tasting and see their modern techniques for raising this classic delicacy. Back in Joanne’s home kitchen, we
learn how to elevate several recipes with this extravagant ingredient.
Recipes: Celebration Pizza with Smoked Salmon and Caviar; Devilish Eggs with Caviar.
Episode 6: Moroccan Spice
Joanne takes you to the source of some of her favorite spices, a quintessential spice soukin the markets of Marrakech. Later, Joanne finds luck in a hidden corner of the Medina. Back in Joanne’s kitchen, we learn how to create authentic Moroccan dishes with a little help from the spice shop.
Recipes: Chickpea Soup with Ras El Hanout; Ras El Hanout Almond Brittle; Tangerine Semifreddo with Salty Ras El Hanout Almond Brittle.
Episode 7: The Seafood of Greece
Join Joanne as she explores the seafood specialties of Greece. We visit Kefalonia Fisheries in Athens and travel to the small island of Kea to see the freshest fish become an amazing stew in a portside restaurant. Joanne brings the flavors back to her home kitchen to create an amazing modern fish stew.
Recipes: Fish and Shellfish Stew; Herb Roasted Whole Fish.
Episode 8: Pickling Amsterdam Style
Today in Amsterdam we visit the farmers market in the Noordermarkt and taste the hugely popular dish of pickled herring. Back home in San Francisco, Joanne teaches us her family pickling recipes.
Recipes: Homemade Sauerkraut; Mama's Garlic and Dill Pickles; Pickled Asparagus.
Episode 9: The Wonders of Warka
Travel to Morocco with Joanne and her students and learn how to make the paper-thin pastry dough Warka and the classic sweet and savory Bisteeya. Then join Joanne in her kitchen as she makes several traditional warka dishes.
Recipes: Warka with a Brush; Sweet Bisteeya; Triangles and Cigars with Spiced Shrimp Filling.
Episode 10: Chocolate
Travel to La Maison Christian in Strasbourg, France, to make chocolate truffles with owner Christophe Meyer, then visit Heidelberg, Germany, to taste some of their finest chocolates. Back in Joanne's kitchen, we make a luscious chocolate tart and a perfect
late night snack.
Recipes: Chocolate Hazelnut Tart; Salted Bittersweet Chocolate Pot de Crème.
Episode 11: Moroccan Flatbread
After a quick breakfast featuring traditional Msemmen bread, we travel to the Atlas mountains to experience the rustic Berber Market. Back in San Francisco Joanne teaches her student, ballet soloist James Sofranko, how to make Msemmen and a pizza in the home kitchen.
Recipes: Msemmen flatbread; Moroccan "Pizza" with Cilantro and Preserved Lemons.
Episode 12: Greek Classics
Travel with Joanne and her students to the Greek Isle of Kea where they learn how to make tomato bread, stuffed peppers, and roasted lamb. Then join Joanne back in her home kitchen where we make our versions of some Greek Classics, including a salad Joanne remembers from her very first trip to Greece.
Recipes: Stuffed Peppers; Roasted Lamb; Tomato Bread; Lamb Sirloin; Tomato Breadsticks; Greek Salad with Caper Leaves.
Episode 13: Mustard
Visit Cologne, Germany, with Joanne to taste mustard at a company that’s been milling mustard since 1810. Then join Joanne and her students at a restaurant for the classic Cologne dish “Himmel un Aad” along with the beer of Cologne, Kolsch. We'll also sample the mustards of Amsterdam and bring some home to make two savory
mustard-infused dishes.
Recipes: Upside Down Roasted Chicken with Vegetables; Warm German Potato Salad.
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