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JOANNE WEIR'S PLATES AND PLACES

Sunday, July 28th

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Runtime: 00:26:46
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Budapest's Central Market

When it comes to food markets in a new city, Joanne is always on the hunt! Follow her early morning trek to the lively Central Market in Budapest in search of the perfect fresh white asparagus. Back on the Danube River, Joanne has fun in the kitchen with the ingredients she's found along the way. Recipes: Chicken Paprikash; White Asparagus Salad Gribiche; Danube 75.

Monday, July 29th

7:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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The Italian Tomato Harvest

Joanne is having a love affair,-- in Italy with tomatoes! Join her and take in the bounty of the Italian tomato harvest in Parma, Italy. Then cook up a classic lasagna along with her chef friend, Alaria. Joanne brings a bit of Italy back home and cooks up some unique and delicious tomato dishes. Recipes: Lasagna di Alaria; Tomato Risotto; Upside-down Heirloom Tomato Cake.

Tuesday, July 30th

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Runtime: 00:26:46
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The Italian Tomato Harvest

Joanne is having a love affair,-- in Italy with tomatoes! Join her and take in the bounty of the Italian tomato harvest in Parma, Italy. Then cook up a classic lasagna along with her chef friend, Alaria. Joanne brings a bit of Italy back home and cooks up some unique and delicious tomato dishes. Recipes: Lasagna di Alaria; Tomato Risotto; Upside-down Heirloom Tomato Cake.

Sunday, August 4th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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The Italian Tomato Harvest

Joanne is having a love affair,-- in Italy with tomatoes! Join her and take in the bounty of the Italian tomato harvest in Parma, Italy. Then cook up a classic lasagna along with her chef friend, Alaria. Joanne brings a bit of Italy back home and cooks up some unique and delicious tomato dishes. Recipes: Lasagna di Alaria; Tomato Risotto; Upside-down Heirloom Tomato Cake.

Monday, August 5th

7:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Making Meze

Greek small plates, or meze, are very much a part of Greek life. Join Joanne as she wanders the busy streets of Hermoupolis, the capital of the Greek island of Syros, shopping for the best local ingredients to prepare a few meze dishes. Then head back to the outdoor kitchen for a cooking class overlooking the Aegean Sea. Recipes: Saganaki; Rolled Grape Leaves; Htipiti- Spicy Feta with yogurt and paprika; Tzatziki.

Tuesday, August 6th

1:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Making Meze

Greek small plates, or meze, are very much a part of Greek life. Join Joanne as she wanders the busy streets of Hermoupolis, the capital of the Greek island of Syros, shopping for the best local ingredients to prepare a few meze dishes. Then head back to the outdoor kitchen for a cooking class overlooking the Aegean Sea. Recipes: Saganaki; Rolled Grape Leaves; Htipiti- Spicy Feta with yogurt and paprika; Tzatziki.

Sunday, August 11th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Making Meze

Greek small plates, or meze, are very much a part of Greek life. Join Joanne as she wanders the busy streets of Hermoupolis, the capital of the Greek island of Syros, shopping for the best local ingredients to prepare a few meze dishes. Then head back to the outdoor kitchen for a cooking class overlooking the Aegean Sea. Recipes: Saganaki; Rolled Grape Leaves; Htipiti- Spicy Feta with yogurt and paprika; Tzatziki.

Monday, August 12th

7:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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World of Beans

Joanne takes us on a shopping spree for beans in the Spanish Basque Country and on the Greek island of Syros. Meet her delightful Spanish friend as she makes her coveted pot of the most succulent beans. Inspired by her Mediterranean travels, Joanne shares her own versatile and satisfying bean recipes. Recipes: Beans with Chorizo and Morcilla; Joanne's Gigantes; Grilled Bread with Beans & Greens.

Tuesday, August 13th

1:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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World of Beans

Joanne takes us on a shopping spree for beans in the Spanish Basque Country and on the Greek island of Syros. Meet her delightful Spanish friend as she makes her coveted pot of the most succulent beans. Inspired by her Mediterranean travels, Joanne shares her own versatile and satisfying bean recipes. Recipes: Beans with Chorizo and Morcilla; Joanne's Gigantes; Grilled Bread with Beans & Greens.

Sunday, August 18th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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World of Beans

Joanne takes us on a shopping spree for beans in the Spanish Basque Country and on the Greek island of Syros. Meet her delightful Spanish friend as she makes her coveted pot of the most succulent beans. Inspired by her Mediterranean travels, Joanne shares her own versatile and satisfying bean recipes. Recipes: Beans with Chorizo and Morcilla; Joanne's Gigantes; Grilled Bread with Beans & Greens.

Monday, August 19th

7:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Toe-Tappin' Tempranillo

Come along with Joanne to Northern Spain and find out what makes the prized Tempranillo grape so unique. Savor wine and lamb chops grilled in the fireplace at Rioja Alta Winery and later, visit La Vieja Bodega's ancient wine cellar. Back in Joanne's kitchen, she'll whip up some dishes inspired by her time in Spain. Recipes: Lamb chops; Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers; Allioli; Olive and Red Wine Flatbread; Red Wine Granita.

Tuesday, August 20th

1:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Toe-Tappin' Tempranillo

Come along with Joanne to Northern Spain and find out what makes the prized Tempranillo grape so unique. Savor wine and lamb chops grilled in the fireplace at Rioja Alta Winery and later, visit La Vieja Bodega's ancient wine cellar. Back in Joanne's kitchen, she'll whip up some dishes inspired by her time in Spain. Recipes: Lamb chops; Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers; Allioli; Olive and Red Wine Flatbread; Red Wine Granita.

Sunday, August 25th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Toe-Tappin' Tempranillo

Come along with Joanne to Northern Spain and find out what makes the prized Tempranillo grape so unique. Savor wine and lamb chops grilled in the fireplace at Rioja Alta Winery and later, visit La Vieja Bodega's ancient wine cellar. Back in Joanne's kitchen, she'll whip up some dishes inspired by her time in Spain. Recipes: Lamb chops; Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers; Allioli; Olive and Red Wine Flatbread; Red Wine Granita.

Monday, August 26th

7:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Greek Island Picnic

This is no ordinary picnic! Joanne and her Greek friend, Elias, share a rustic picnic as they pluck sea urchin directly from the Aegean, douse them with fruity virgin olive oil and the juice of tomato and enjoy them in the summer sun on the Greek island of Syros. Then, head back to Joanne's kitchen to cook up a few recipes that will inspire you to grab your picnic basket. Recipes: Santorini favas with capers and preserved lemons; Savory pie with chicken, greens, feta, dill and mint; Labne Layered in a Jar with Honey-Poached Figs and Salted Pistachios.

Tuesday, August 27th

1:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Greek Island Picnic

This is no ordinary picnic! Joanne and her Greek friend, Elias, share a rustic picnic as they pluck sea urchin directly from the Aegean, douse them with fruity virgin olive oil and the juice of tomato and enjoy them in the summer sun on the Greek island of Syros. Then, head back to Joanne's kitchen to cook up a few recipes that will inspire you to grab your picnic basket. Recipes: Santorini favas with capers and preserved lemons; Savory pie with chicken, greens, feta, dill and mint; Labne Layered in a Jar with Honey-Poached Figs and Salted Pistachios.

Sunday, September 1st

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Greek Island Picnic

This is no ordinary picnic! Joanne and her Greek friend, Elias, share a rustic picnic as they pluck sea urchin directly from the Aegean, douse them with fruity virgin olive oil and the juice of tomato and enjoy them in the summer sun on the Greek island of Syros. Then, head back to Joanne's kitchen to cook up a few recipes that will inspire you to grab your picnic basket. Recipes: Santorini favas with capers and preserved lemons; Savory pie with chicken, greens, feta, dill and mint; Labne Layered in a Jar with Honey-Poached Figs and Salted Pistachios.

Monday, September 2nd

7:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Beloved Italian Chef

Come along and meet the renowned Chef Massimo Spigaroli, who makes one of the most coveted and revered cured hams in the world. Share an insider's tour of the farm, restaurant and the esteemed cellar at Antica Corte Pallavicina. Back at home, in honor of everything Italian, Joanne creates a modern Italian dinner board perfect for a family dinner. Recipes: Porchetta Meatballs; Black Rice and Arugula Pesto Salad; Balsamic Tomato Dipping Sauce.

Tuesday, September 3rd

1:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Beloved Italian Chef

Come along and meet the renowned Chef Massimo Spigaroli, who makes one of the most coveted and revered cured hams in the world. Share an insider's tour of the farm, restaurant and the esteemed cellar at Antica Corte Pallavicina. Back at home, in honor of everything Italian, Joanne creates a modern Italian dinner board perfect for a family dinner. Recipes: Porchetta Meatballs; Black Rice and Arugula Pesto Salad; Balsamic Tomato Dipping Sauce.

Sunday, September 8th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Beloved Italian Chef

Come along and meet the renowned Chef Massimo Spigaroli, who makes one of the most coveted and revered cured hams in the world. Share an insider's tour of the farm, restaurant and the esteemed cellar at Antica Corte Pallavicina. Back at home, in honor of everything Italian, Joanne creates a modern Italian dinner board perfect for a family dinner. Recipes: Porchetta Meatballs; Black Rice and Arugula Pesto Salad; Balsamic Tomato Dipping Sauce.

Monday, September 9th

7:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Chef Popi's Moussaka Lesson

Joanne and her students take a class with Chef Popi who shares her secrets on making her specialty, classic moussaka, on the Greek island of Syros. While the moussaka is in the oven, the group take a walk in the majestic hills above the city. Joanne brings it home and shows off a few of the cooking tricks and techniques she learned from her Greek travels. Recipes: Moussaka; Purslane and Herb Salad; Greek Yogurt Baklava Soft Serve.

Tuesday, September 10th

1:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Chef Popi's Moussaka Lesson

Joanne and her students take a class with Chef Popi who shares her secrets on making her specialty, classic moussaka, on the Greek island of Syros. While the moussaka is in the oven, the group take a walk in the majestic hills above the city. Joanne brings it home and shows off a few of the cooking tricks and techniques she learned from her Greek travels. Recipes: Moussaka; Purslane and Herb Salad; Greek Yogurt Baklava Soft Serve.

Sunday, September 15th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Chef Popi's Moussaka Lesson

Joanne and her students take a class with Chef Popi who shares her secrets on making her specialty, classic moussaka, on the Greek island of Syros. While the moussaka is in the oven, the group take a walk in the majestic hills above the city. Joanne brings it home and shows off a few of the cooking tricks and techniques she learned from her Greek travels. Recipes: Moussaka; Purslane and Herb Salad; Greek Yogurt Baklava Soft Serve.

Monday, September 16th

7:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Hungry for Hungary

Today Joanne makes a b-line to visit the incomparable Budapest Central Market in search of paprika, the spice Budapest is most famous for. She'll also take you on a little tour of this beautiful city and then it's back in her San Francisco kitchen to cook some traditional, and not so traditional, Hungarian-inspired dishes. Recipes: Hungarian Goulash; Pull-Apart Seeded Bread Wreath; Smoked Paprika Butter.

Tuesday, September 17th

1:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Hungry for Hungary

Today Joanne makes a b-line to visit the incomparable Budapest Central Market in search of paprika, the spice Budapest is most famous for. She'll also take you on a little tour of this beautiful city and then it's back in her San Francisco kitchen to cook some traditional, and not so traditional, Hungarian-inspired dishes. Recipes: Hungarian Goulash; Pull-Apart Seeded Bread Wreath; Smoked Paprika Butter.

Sunday, September 22nd

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Hungry for Hungary

Today Joanne makes a b-line to visit the incomparable Budapest Central Market in search of paprika, the spice Budapest is most famous for. She'll also take you on a little tour of this beautiful city and then it's back in her San Francisco kitchen to cook some traditional, and not so traditional, Hungarian-inspired dishes. Recipes: Hungarian Goulash; Pull-Apart Seeded Bread Wreath; Smoked Paprika Butter.

Monday, September 23rd

7:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Very Viennese

While cruising along the Danube, Joanne does a fresh spin on a Viennese classic, the Wiener Schnitzel, and an inspired potato dish you won't soon forget. You'll also get an up close and personal tour of one of her favorite wineries and learn about why Gruner Veltliner is so revered all over the world. Recipes: Wiener Schnitzel; Dill Green Goddess Salad Bowl.

Tuesday, September 24th

1:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Very Viennese

While cruising along the Danube, Joanne does a fresh spin on a Viennese classic, the Wiener Schnitzel, and an inspired potato dish you won't soon forget. You'll also get an up close and personal tour of one of her favorite wineries and learn about why Gruner Veltliner is so revered all over the world. Recipes: Wiener Schnitzel; Dill Green Goddess Salad Bowl.

Sunday, September 29th

5:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Very Viennese

While cruising along the Danube, Joanne does a fresh spin on a Viennese classic, the Wiener Schnitzel, and an inspired potato dish you won't soon forget. You'll also get an up close and personal tour of one of her favorite wineries and learn about why Gruner Veltliner is so revered all over the world. Recipes: Wiener Schnitzel; Dill Green Goddess Salad Bowl.

Monday, September 30th

7:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Fabulous Francis

Join Joanne in the charming little village of Ezcaray in La Rioja, Northern Spain and cook alongside two-star Michelin chef, Francis Paniego, in his home kitchen. After making a luscious vegetable stew, travel back to Joanne's kitchen and create a few dishes inspired by her time in Spain. Recipes: Minestra Endive Salad with Oranges, Pine Nuts and Cabrales; Monkfish with Romesco; Apricot Sorbet with Cava.

Tuesday, October 1st

1:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Fabulous Francis

Join Joanne in the charming little village of Ezcaray in La Rioja, Northern Spain and cook alongside two-star Michelin chef, Francis Paniego, in his home kitchen. After making a luscious vegetable stew, travel back to Joanne's kitchen and create a few dishes inspired by her time in Spain. Recipes: Minestra Endive Salad with Oranges, Pine Nuts and Cabrales; Monkfish with Romesco; Apricot Sorbet with Cava.