Viewers love five ingredient meals and Sara delivers with three simple and tasty recipes from the land and from the sea. First, Sara recalls her years working with Julia Child with one of Julia's favorite French dishes - a simple Fish Meuniere. Later Sara's brother joins her for a manly steak slathered in a special flavored butter, and then a New England summer favorite, peas and Salmon, but with the crispy skin you see at high end restaurants. On Ask Sara - a viewer learns a foolproof way to poach eggs.

Good for you and good for the planet, vegetarian food will have even more converts once they taste the hearty and flavorful food Sara's got in this episode, starting with a recipe by vegan cook Adam Sobel. He makes Korean Barbecue Tacos with a satisfying kick of heat. Sara's got a new quick way to cook spaghetti squash and then she smashes any notion it's bland with a with a creamy goat cheese sauce. Later, she answers a viewer's question about vanilla beans on Ask Sara. For a grand finale, a dessert perfect for weeknight or a fancy dinner - dried fruit pot stickers hit the spot, a unique recipe you can enjoy any time of the year.

Good for you and good for the planet, vegetarian food will have even more converts once they taste the hearty and flavorful food Sara's got in this episode, starting with a recipe by vegan cook Adam Sobel. He makes Korean Barbecue Tacos with a satisfying kick of heat. Sara's got a new quick way to cook spaghetti squash and then she smashes any notion it's bland with a with a creamy goat cheese sauce. Later, she answers a viewer's question about vanilla beans on Ask Sara. For a grand finale, a dessert perfect for weeknight or a fancy dinner - dried fruit pot stickers hit the spot, a unique recipe you can enjoy any time of the year.

If you're a secret "porkatarian" then this is the show for you. Wok guru Grace Young joins us with a Chinese Barbecued Pork that's as sweet as candy and highly addictive. If there's any leftover, you'll want to try it in her Yangchow Fried Rice - that's a meal! Later Sara's got another tasty grilled pork dish served with a surprising melon and cucumber salsa. And on Ask Sara, the definitive guide to thickeners as Sara answers a viewer's question about what to use and when to use it.

No need to sweat when company comes if you follow Sara's simple recipes. Everyone will be talking about the Japanese Beef Fondue where guests cook their own meats and veggies in a flavorful broth. Sara shows a viewer an easy hack to flatten chicken breasts on Ask Sara. For dessert, a make ahead Skillet Apple Pie, spiked with cranberries, topped with crumbled shortbread crust and drizzled with caramel. It makes the holidays - or any meal with friends - stress free.

No need to sweat when company comes if you follow Sara's simple recipes. Everyone will be talking about the Japanese Beef Fondue where guests cook their own meats and veggies in a flavorful broth. Sara shows a viewer an easy hack to flatten chicken breasts on Ask Sara. For dessert, a make ahead Skillet Apple Pie, spiked with cranberries, topped with crumbled shortbread crust and drizzled with caramel. It makes the holidays - or any meal with friends - stress free.

On a cold night there is nothing more satisfying than a warm and hearty casserole. Sara's got a winner with her baked penne with prosciutto and gooey fontina because each person gets their own mini casserole. Another slam dunk - a filling chicken cassoulet. Sara's buddy Ming Tsai has his own version of that French classic, this one with duck spiked with ginger and orange. Finally, Sara answers a viewer's question about dried beans on Ask Sara.

Come summer there is nothing so tasty as grilled meat or fish nestled in a buttery bun. Sara's got three great choices starting with a poor man's version of the New England lobster roll, with shrimp taking the starring role on a budget. A turkey burger is made succulent and juicy with the addition of spinach, and finally, pork sliders filled with chopped veggies for flavor, crunch and moisture. Meat on a bun, and bring on the sun.

Come summer there is nothing so tasty as grilled meat or fish nestled in a buttery bun. Sara's got three great choices starting with a poor man's version of the New England lobster roll, with shrimp taking the starring role on a budget. A turkey burger is made succulent and juicy with the addition of spinach, and finally, pork sliders filled with chopped veggies for flavor, crunch and moisture. Meat on a bun, and bring on the sun.

It's a stuffed pasta showdown as Sara travels to an ancient Tuscan villa to learn the secrets of homemade ravioli from a real Italian chef, a delicious but time-consuming task involving asparagus, goat cheese and a whole lot of chianti. Back home in her American kitchen, Sara shows us a hack to make a homemade ravioli stuffed with spicy greens, quick enough for a weeknight and pretty darn tasty. Which is best? Only the cook knows.

Sara tours Latin America through it's kitchens when she cooks with two amazing Latin American cooks. First up, chef Letitia Moreinos Schwartz takes Sara to a Brazilian cafe to taste some of the unique flavors of her native country; then they shop for some 'only in Brazil' ingredients at a specialty market. Back in the kitchen, they put a Brazilian twist on Salt Cod, or bacalhau. Later, a superfan by way of the CIA (and not the cooking school) joins Sara to make an essential dish of her native Puerto Rico - Arroz con Gandules.

Sara tours Latin America through it's kitchens when she cooks with two amazing Latin American cooks. First up, chef Letitia Moreinos Schwartz takes Sara to a Brazilian cafe to taste some of the unique flavors of her native country; then they shop for some 'only in Brazil' ingredients at a specialty market. Back in the kitchen, they put a Brazilian twist on Salt Cod, or bacalhau. Later, a superfan by way of the CIA (and not the cooking school) joins Sara to make an essential dish of her native Puerto Rico - Arroz con Gandules.

The incredible natural resources of Alaska are on the menu as Sara travels to Juneau to learn how locals are turning wild and foraged food into culinary delights. She talks to a fish biologist about the incredible journey wild salmon make to return to their home streams. Then, she learns the traditional way to make Cedar Planked Salmon and foraged sea asparagus with an Alaskan Native home cook. Back home Sara shows us an easy way to make any fish with her salmon-in-a-bag with borscht beets.

Chinese immigrants were the backbone of Vancouver as Sara discovers on a culinary tour of Chinatown. At a local tea shop, she learns to make two deceptively simple appetizers cooked with tea. She samples Dim Sum at a shop owned by an opera singing second generation Chinese local. Then, local Judy Lam Maxwell shows her a Chinese dumpling mashup filled with Korean bulgogi. Back home, Sara races the clock to prove she can make Chinese takeout faster than it can be delivered from a restaurant. Will her baby egg rolls with soy dipping sauce win the race?

Chinese immigrants were the backbone of Vancouver as Sara discovers on a culinary tour of Chinatown. At a local tea shop, she learns to make two deceptively simple appetizers cooked with tea. She samples Dim Sum at a shop owned by an opera singing second generation Chinese local. Then, local Judy Lam Maxwell shows her a Chinese dumpling mashup filled with Korean bulgogi. Back home, Sara races the clock to prove she can make Chinese takeout faster than it can be delivered from a restaurant. Will her baby egg rolls with soy dipping sauce win the race?

Who doesn't love Italian food? Sara's got some of your favorites made with a twist. Like delicious ravioli made with wonton skins to save time, or lasagna made with polenta rather than noodles. For a show stopper, try her butternut squash farrotto, just like risotto but with the ancient grain farro. On top, delicious fried sage.

Spot prawns are so beloved in Vancouver they have an entire festival to celebrate the weeks they are in season. Sara learns fascinating facts about the critters from a local commercial fisherman, then joins a Vancouver home cook to prepare a spot prawn risotto. Prawns are also on the menu at the other end of the continent in Miami where a Cuban grandmother shows Sara her recipe for camarones enchilados after a spirited food tour of the city's legendary Calle Ocho neighborhood.

Spot prawns are so beloved in Vancouver they have an entire festival to celebrate the weeks they are in season. Sara learns fascinating facts about the critters from a local commercial fisherman, then joins a Vancouver home cook to prepare a spot prawn risotto. Prawns are also on the menu at the other end of the continent in Miami where a Cuban grandmother shows Sara her recipe for camarones enchilados after a spirited food tour of the city's legendary Calle Ocho neighborhood.

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. You could save the spaghetti from another pasta favorite - peppery broccoli pasta with feta. Her duck confit with braised leeks and sauerkraut is nice enough for company. Plus, Sara answers a viewer's question about perfectly flattened chicken breasts.

The fall and winter holidays call for big celebrations with friends and family and, of course, lots of baking! Sara has the perfect recipes for any occasion. For Thanksgiving - roasted glazed pears topped with shortbread pecan brittle and creme fraiche. For Christmas Eve, a comforting warm chocolate cheesecake. And for Christmas morning - sticky buns that are super quick because they don't require yeast. On Ask Sara, answers to a viewer's question about vanilla beans.

The fall and winter holidays call for big celebrations with friends and family and, of course, lots of baking! Sara has the perfect recipes for any occasion. For Thanksgiving - roasted glazed pears topped with shortbread pecan brittle and creme fraiche. For Christmas Eve, a comforting warm chocolate cheesecake. And for Christmas morning - sticky buns that are super quick because they don't require yeast. On Ask Sara, answers to a viewer's question about vanilla beans.

Meatballs are so universally beloved almost every culture has a version. In Turkey, they have a meatball on a stick called simit kebabs. Sara travels to the farm of a Turkish cooking teacher to learn to make the along with pear salsa and quince liquor. In Catalonia, Sara joins local cook Juame Vidal to make meatball tapas with peas from his garden. Moroccan meatball tagine with couscous is achievable at home with a slow cooker, and master Michele Scicolone shows us how.

When it's hot and muggy outside Sara keeps things cool with three recipes made without turning on the oven. First, seafood gazpacho to use all the bounty from the garden. Grilled steak tops a cool mushroom and tomato salad, and then, a refreshing watermelon screwdriver.

When it's hot and muggy outside Sara keeps things cool with three recipes made without turning on the oven. First, seafood gazpacho to use all the bounty from the garden. Grilled steak tops a cool mushroom and tomato salad, and then, a refreshing watermelon screwdriver.

Sara travels to the West Coast for some delectable California food. She visits a Sacramento farmer with his own online video blog, then joins him and a local chef to make sushi two ways. In Napa, Sara discovers a book club with a difference - they only read cookbooks, and then each person makes a dish from that month's selection. Sara makes shrimp tikka with mango chutney with one of the group's members to bring to the dinner party.

Quick to make and much beloved, tacos are a staple on the weekday dinner table. Sara has her own recipe for duck tacos, then travels to Miami to learn a Cuban taco mashup with blogger Patty Ruiz - chicken vaca frita tacos. Almost a taco but just as good - Sara's nacho pie.

Quick to make and much beloved, tacos are a staple on the weekday dinner table. Sara has her own recipe for duck tacos, then travels to Miami to learn a Cuban taco mashup with blogger Patty Ruiz - chicken vaca frita tacos. Almost a taco but just as good - Sara's nacho pie.