Martha Stewart's Cooking School — Season 4
About this season
Inspired by the eponymous best-selling book, Martha Stewart's Cooking School gives home cooks a culinary master class with Martha herself. Using her signature step-by-step, how-to teaching process, Martha illustrates cooking fundamentals that everyone should know: from roasting and poaching to braising and blanching.
Episodes (13)
1. Eat Your Greens
Aired 4 October 2014
Eating greens is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Martha shines the spotlight on greens by making five recipes: Sorrel Soup, Pasta with Grilled Sardines and Bitter Greens, Swiss-Chard Frittata, Kale Caesar Salad and Spicy Escarole.
2. One-Pot Meals
Aired 11 October 2014
Eating greens is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Martha shines the spotlight on greens by making five recipes: Sorrel Soup, Pasta with Grilled Sardines and Bitter Greens, Swiss-Chard Frittata, Kale Caesar Salad and Spicy Escarole.
3. Steakhouse
Aired 18 October 2014
When you crave a steak, nothing beats a steakhouse dinner. In this episode, Martha makes five of her favorite menu items: a Classic Martini, Baked Stuffed Clams, Porterhouse Steak with a compound butter, Creamed Spinach and Baked Potatoes. They’re all guaranteed to satisfy a big appetite.
4. Mushrooms
Aired 25 October 2014
Martha sheds light on the world of mushrooms and makes four fantastic recipes: savory Buckwheat Crepes with mushroom filling, a vegetarian Mushroom Ragù, French Mushroom Soup, and a modern-day Mushroom Risotto. You’ll be inspired to prepare her tasty recipes—for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
5. Sandwiches
Aired 1 November 2014
Sandwiches are a mainstay on nearly every menu across the country. In this episode, Martha reimagines five classics: Roasted Chicken Club, Po’boy, Muffuletta, Breakfast Egg Sandwich and the classic Reuben. Easy to make and portable, they’ll inspire you to make each of them.
6. Turkey
Aired 8 November 2014
Martha offers a primer on turkey and shares her recipes for Turkey 101: Roasted Turkey in parchment paper, Braised Turkey Legs and roasted rolled Turkey Breast with herbs, all sure to be year-round favorites.
7. French Bistro Classics
Aired 15 November 2014
Join Martha as she re-creates four French bistro recipes you can make at home, including Lamb Navarin, Niçoise Salad, Croque Monsieur and Celery-Root Remoulade
8. The Grind
Aired 22 November 2014
Ground meat is as accessible as it is economical. In this episode, Martha uses it in her mother’s Meatloaf, and butcher Pat LaFrieda joins Martha to make sweet and hot Italian-style Pork Sausage. Martha custom-blends ground meats for Burgers and cooks giant Meatballs with ricotta. Each of these recipes is guaranteed to please family and friends alike.
9. Cooking With Wine
Aired 29 November 2014
Cooking with wine is a way to add flavor to food. Martha makes four delicious recipes using wine: Beef Bourguignon, Cioppino (fish stew), Chicken Marsala, and Wine-poached Pears. Each is perfect for a party menu.
10. Italian Favorites
Aired 6 December 2014
Is there anyone who doesn’t love Italian food? In this episode, Martha introduces her modern American take on four favorites: eight-layer Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Raviolo with egg yolk and Linguine with red or white clam sauce. Each is guaranteed to be a hit with friends and family.
11. On the Bone
Aired 13 December 2014
The most flavorful, tender cuts of meat are often cooked on the bone. In this episode, Martha shares techniques for cooking four different recipes featuring bone-in cuts—Oxtails, slow-roasted Beef Ribs, Cowboy Steak and Korean Short Ribs. Go for the bone!
12. Cheese
Aired 18 December 2014
Attention all you cheese lovers: this show is for you! Discover how Martha makes homemade Ricotta, classic Fondue, Fettuccine Alfredo, Raclette and grown-up Grilled Cheese.
13. Lamb
Aired 27 December 2014
Martha offers a primer on lamb, sharing recipes and techniques for using different cuts—butterflied, rolled and roasted Leg of Lamb; Lamb Tagine; Lamb Kebabs and seared loin Lamb Chops.