Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

A complete menu for a satisfying dinner of crispy schnitzel and two sides. First, demonstrating how to achieve the signature, undulating crust of German Pork Schnitzel. Then, accompaniments Croatian Mashed Potatoes flavored with paprika and caramelized onions and creamy German Cucumber-Dill Salad (Gurkensalat).

Christopher Kimball travels to Crete to cook with chef Marianna Leivaditaki and heads out to sea with her father, a small-boat fisherman. Back in the kitchen, the flavors of the Mediterranean are highlighted with Braised Beef with Dried Figs and Quick-Pickled Cabbage. Then, Shrimp, Orzo and Zucchini with Ouzo and Mint, cooked like risotto with a fragrant shrimp broth.

Christopher Kimball visits Japanese cooking instructor Sonoko Sakai at her home to make udon noodles. The secret: Stomping on the dough to knead it! Then, we learn how to make Homemade Udon Noodles as well as two preparations: Udon Noodles in Soy Broth and Udon Noodles with Spicy Meat and Mushroom Sauce

A fresh look at dessert, from a new take on cheesecake to a versatile loaf cake. First, a show-stopping Chèvre Cheesecake with Black Pepper-Graham Crust, using a recipe from Angie Mar at New York’s Beatrice Inn. Then, a Yogurt Loaf Cake with Coriander and Orange, demonstrating how citrus zest and toasted spices can add complexity to a simple cake.

Chef Olia Hercules demonstrates two recipes inspired by the cooking traditions of Ukraine’s summer kitchens. First, she makes Chicken Roasted with Garlic-Herb Crème Fraîche. Then, she bakes Ricotta-Semolina Cake with Caramelized Apples, a cake-cheesecake hybrid topped with a layer of silky, buttery, golden-hued apple.

Two types of chocolate cakes are featured, from a special-occasion dessert and to a quick one-bowl affair. First, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges make Chocolate-Hazelnut Cream Cake with a whipped ganache filling. Then, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri bakes a gooey-centered Swedish “Sticky” Chocolate Cake, topped with a Flavored Whipped Cream.

Christopher Kimball visits Ana Sortun at her restaurant Oleana to learn a recipe for Turkish stuffed flatbreads. Back in the kitchen, he prepares Spinach and Cheese Gözleme by folding Yufka flatbreads around a savory, three-cheese filling. Then, Milk Street cooks make Turkish Tomato and Onion Salad with Olive Oil and Pomegranate Molasses and Rib-Eye Steaks with Rosemary and Pomegranate Molasses.

Learn from the tradition of Venice’s cucina povera to prepare rustic yet vibrant dishes. Venetian Rice and Peas (Risi e Bisi), using a bright green vegetable broth as its secret ingredient; Polenta with Shrimp and Tomatoes; and Venetian Cornmeal and Currant Cookies studded with liqueur-soaked fruit.

Home cooking in Ho Chi Minh City inspires bold but simple Vietnamese dishes. First, Christopher Kimball makes Vietnamese Beef Stew with Star Anise and Lemon Grass, which combines local ingredients with French culinary technique. Then, Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay prepares aromatic Vietnamese Braised Lemon Grass Chicken.

Christopher Kimball visits Cheryl Day at Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia, to learn treasured recipes from her repertoire of southern baking. Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cream Cheese-Caramel Frosting; Glazed Sour Cream and Brown Sugar Bundt Cake, inspired by old-fashioned butterscotch candies; and a grand, show-stopping Chocolate-on-Chocolate Three-Layer Cake.

In this episode, we learn three recipes inspired by the sweet, softball-sized lemons abundant along the Amalfi coast of Italy. First, Christopher Kimball cooks Spaghetti with Lemon Pesto. Then, Milk Street cooks make Lemon and Shrimp Risotto with Fresh Basil, finished with an egg yolk and cream; and bake a moist and tangy Amalfi-Style Lemon Cake thanks to a lemon simple syrup.

Explore ways that vegetables can become the star of the plate. First, Milk Street cooks make Cauliflower Steaks with Pickled Peppers, Capers and Parmesan for a satisfying main dish, and assembles Mexican-inspired Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas. Finally, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri makes Panzanella with Fresh Mozzarella featuring perfectly seasoned tomatoes and bright, quick-pickled onions.