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Simple cooking is the show's focus, teaching people who have little cooking skills on how to cook. Hosted by Frédéric Van Coppernolle and Lynne Koplitz.

1. 1. Pass The Pasta

   30m

   Make your next marinara sauce taste like it's homemade and learn how to pick the perfect pasta: Penne with Marinara.

2. 2. Break an Egg

   30m

   Lynn steps up to the plate for fluffy omelets and a sophisticated salmon frittata. Recipes include: French Omelet; Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata.

3. 3. Who Made The Salad?

   30m

   With this meal, you won't have to turn on the stove. Frederic and Lynn jazz up an ordinary salad and make a basic vinaigrette. Recipes include: Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts; Simple Green Salad.

4. 4. Sassy Sides

   30m

   Why not add a sassy side to your plate? Let your meal come together with delicious side dishes. Recipes include: Classic Mashed Potatoes; Sauteed Vegetable Medley.

5. 5. Batter Up

   30m

   What's the matter with your batter? Frederic teaches Lynn how to measure, whisk and flip to get the ultimate pancakes.

6. 6. Meat of the Matter

   30m

   Frederic and Lynn get down to the meat of the matter with marinades and juicy, tender steaks. Recipes include: Soy Marinated Flank Steak; Pan Fried T-Bone.

7. 7. Don't Chicken Out!

   30m

   Thanks to Frederic, Lynn is no chicken in the kitchen when she tackles the basics of roasting and carving: Roasted Chicken with a Jus.

8. 8. Fruit Bowl

   30m

   Awaken your fruit with a splash of flavor and see Frederic demonstrate an old chef's secret. Recipes include: Fresh Fruit and Mint Salad; Glazed Apples and Pears.

9. 9. Simply Chocolate

   30m

   Lynn and Frederic make simple chocolate desserts that will make your next dinner party a sweet success. Recipes include: Chocolate Mousse; Mexican Style Chocolate Dipping Sauce.

10. 10. Flash in the Pan

    30m

    It only takes the right pan and a little imagination to make a great sauteed dish and a sassy sauce to top it off. Recipes include: Sauteed Chicken Breast with Whole Grain Mustard.

11. 11. Slow and Steady

    30m

    It's a one pot meal that's even better the day after. Learn the basics for a slow cooked, hearty stew. Recipes include: Beef Stew.

12. 12. Soup for the Soul

    30m

    It's so easy and you don't need to open a can. There's nothing better than a homemade soup to warm up your soul. Recipes include: Chicken Broth; Chicken Noodle Soup.

13. 13. Weekday Get-Together

    30m

    You can get together during the week just as easily as the weekend. Recipes include: Grilled Beef Tenderloin; Fresh Corn Tomato Salad; Grilled Peasant Bread With Olive Butter.