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Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Video and Recipes
Grilled Thai Boneless Pork Chop with Mango Cilantro Chutney and Coconut Dipping Sauce ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Poached Scallop Gazpacho with Garlic-Vinegar Crostini (7/14/15) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Grilled Pepper Herbed Tuna Steaks with an Arugula Tomato Salad & Mustard Balsamic Steak Sauce (6/16/15) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Chicken Thigh, Vegetable Noodle Stir-Fry (6/2/15) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Hoisin BBQ Sauce and Ginger-Soy Salsa (5/5/15) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Warm Steak Salad with Tarragon, Mushrooms, Peas and New Potatoes (4/21/15) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Flounder with Watercress Salsa over Sautéed Spring Vegetables and Lemon Parsley Mashed Potatoes (4/7/15) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Artichokes, Chickpeas and Capers (3/24/15) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Salmon Shepards Pie for St. Patrick’s Day (3/10/15) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Cookin’ Vallarta Chicken Pibil (2/24/15) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. www.cookinvallarta.com Recipe & Video
Super-Easy, Do-Ahead, “Cut Like Butter” Short Ribs for Valentine’s Day. (2/10/15) Groceries provided by Avon Prime Meats, Avon, CT. Recipe & Video
(January 2015 Repeats)
Video and Recipes for 2014
Holiday Cuban Pork Roast (12/16/14) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Haddock, Fennel Casserole (12/2/14) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Simple Version of the Reassembled Turkey (11/18/14) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Whole Roast Stuffed Salmon with Apples & Bacon (11/4/14) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Porterhouse Steak, your choice of 5 Compound Butters (10/21/14) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Saucy Stuffed Chicken Breasts (10/7/14) Artichoke, Prosciutto and Parmesan stuffed breast. Sundried Tomato, Feta & Spinach stuffed breast provided by Avon Prime Meats. Recipe & Video
Swordfish Mediterranean with Black Olives, Tomatoes and Herbs (9/23/14) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
End of Summer Mexican Chicken Posole with Corn, Tomatoes and Zucchini (9/9/14) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
(August - Repeats)
Grilled Swordfish with Lemon-Caper Salsa (7/29/14) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Marinated London Broil and Penne with Arugula and Steak Sauce (7/15/14) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Watermelon, Arugula & Ricotta Salata Salad. Pineapple & Kale Salad with Asian Dressing (7/8/14) Recipe & Video
Cuban Ribs with Sour Orange & Garlic Sauce (6/17/14) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Healthy Blender Desserts with Shakeology - www.shakeology.com/gtpfitness (5/27/14). Recipes & Video
Jamaican Jerk Chicken (5/13/14) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Trout with Bacon, Tomatoes & Capers (4/29/14) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Vietnamese Salad with Cilantro-Lime Chicken (4/22/14) Groceries provided by Avon Prime Meats, formally The Meat House Avon, CT. Recipe & Video
Easter Ham with Apple Onion Gravy (4/8/14) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Pan Seared Cod with Orange Butternut Sauce and Roasted Asparagus (3/25/14) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Flounder Provencal with Parmesan Panko Crust (2/25/14) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Peppered Pork Chops with Apples and Gravy (2/18/14) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Steak Marsala (2/4/14) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
15-Minute Bouillabaisse (Fish Stew) (1/15/14) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut & Cabbage (1/7/14) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Video and Recipes for 2013
Xmass Day Special. 3 Easy Ricotta Hors d’oeurves - Artichoke, Fig Jam, Fresh Oregano (12/25/13) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Four Fish & Rice Casserole (12/10/13) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Personalize your Pumpkin Pie (11/26/13) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video.
6 Layer Slow Cooker Lasagna with Sausage Sauce (11/12/13) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Roast Beef, Semi-Homemade Gravy & Whipped Horseradish Sauce (10/29/13) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video.
Vietnamese Caramelized Catfish Fillets (10/15/13) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Pot Roast Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta (10/1/13) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Chicken & Mushrooms Scented with Thyme (9/17/13) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video.
REPEATS DURING AUGUST
Tomato & Basil Chicken Sausage Sliders with Fried Cheese (7/31/13) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Brown Sugar Brined Boneless Pork Chop with Honey Herb Glaze and Corn (7/24/13) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video.
Goat Cheese & Spinach Ravioli with a Fresh Tomato, Walnut and Basil Sauce (7/17/13) Fresh Pasta supplied by DiFiore Pasta, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video
Caribbean Red Snapper with Allspice and Coconut Sautéed Coleslaw (6/6/13) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
BBQ Sate Tortilla with Corn & Pepper Salsa (6/26/13) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Strawberry Basil Shortcake Bites (6/20/13) Courtesy of Driscolls, Recipe & Video
Cooked Shrimp Ceviche with Lime & Corn (6/12/13) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Chinese Lobster in Shell with Ginger and Garlic (6/6/13) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Pasta & Broccoli Rabe with Ricotta Sauce (5/30/13) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Juicy Grilled Caribbean Spiced Chicken Breasts (5/23/13) Groceries provided by ShopRite of W. Hartford and Canton. Recipe & Video
Pan Seared Shad and Shad Roe with a Parsley Caper Sauce (5/16/13) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Chickpeas and Fresh Pasta (Ciceri e Tria) from Puglia Italy (5/9/13) Fresh Pasta supplied by DiFiore Pasta, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Ginger Scallion Flounder (4/9/13) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Ina Garten’s meatloaf (4/2/13) Recipe & Video
Orange Rum Raisin Cheesecake (3/26/13) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Chicken Paprikash (Repeat) (3/19/13) Recipe & Video
St. Patricks Day Honey Roast Salmon (3/12/13) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Foolproof do-ahead Scalloped Potatoes (3/5/13) Recipe & Video
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (2/26/13) Recipe & Video
Chicken Paprikash (2/19/13) Recipe & Video
Mardi Gras Shrimp Gumbo (2/12/13) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Cream Heart with Raspberry Sauce (2/5/13) Recipe & Video
Sausage & Peppers Hoagies (1/29/13) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Spiced Halibut with Curried Lentils, Raisins & Spinach (1/22/13) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
2 Fennel Dishes: Roast Fennel with Balsamic Vinegar & Parmesan Cheese 2) Fennel & Proscuitto Salad with Orange Vinaigrette (1/15/13) Recipe & Video
Slow Cooker Classic Beef Stew (1/8/13) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Video and Recipes for 2012
Most 2012 recipes & Video’s no longer available on-line
Frittata for Holiday leftovers (12/25/12) Recipe & Video
Slow Roasted Loin Porchetta (11/18/12) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Cherry Chocolate Babka (12/11/12) Recipe & Video.
Greek Shrimp Casserole (12/4/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Poached Salmon and Kale with a Bacon Cider Vinegar Broth (11/27/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Reassembled Turkey (11/20/12) Groceries provided by The Meat House Avon, CT. Recipe & Video
Brown Braised Onions with Smoked Mushrooms - (11/13/12) Recipe & Video.
Holiday Scented Slow Cooker Pork & Prunes (11/6/12) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Cuban Home Cooking - Picadillo - (10/23/12) Recipe & Video.
Flounder Gratin (10/16/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Fillet Mignon of Pork with Balsamic Rosemary Sauce (10/9/12) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Sauteed Chicken Provencale (10/2/12) Recipe & Video.
Warm White Bean, Chorizo and Fennel Salad- (9/25/12) Recipe & Video.
Fish & Grits (9/18/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Pizza on the Grill (9/11/12) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
August - Repeats
Pork Rib Eye & Polenta Pancakes (7/31/12) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Swordfish (7/17/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Cool Avocado & Apple Soup (7/10/12) Recipe & Video.
Jamaican Jerk Swordfish on the Grill (7/7/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Marinades and Rubs (6/26/11) Groceries provided by The Meat House Avon, CT. Recipe & Video
Italian Sauce & Salsas for Steak Salads (6/12/12) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Spanish Fisherman’s Rice (6/5/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Cooking For One. (5/29/12) Recipe & Video.
Thai Pork Salad with Lime & Mint (6/19/12) Groceries provided by A Dongs Supermarket, W. Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Spanish Carrot & Cumin Salad for Memorial Day (5/22/12) Recipe & Video.
Chicken Pizzaiola with Spinach & Ricotta (5/15/12) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Connecticut’s State Fish- Shad (5/8/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Easter Ricotta Wheat Pie (4/3/12) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Spring Cleansing Vegetable Soup. With Guest Dr. Steve Paine - www.stevepaineomd.com (3/27/12) Recipe & Video.
Irish Smoked Fish Chowder (3/13/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
A lesson on Tofu. Italian Style (3/6/12) Recipe & Video.
Italian Pork Shanks with White Beans (2/28/12) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Catfish with African Peanut Sauce (2/21/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Pan Seared Duck Breasts with Cherry Sauce for Valentines Dinner (2/7/12) Groceries provided by The Meat House Avon, CT. Recipe & Video
A lesson on Rice (1/31/12) Recipe & Video.
Fresh Berry Oatmeal Scones (1/24/12) Courtesy of Driscolls, Recipe & Video
Mahi Mahi with Winter Vegetable Hash (1/17/12) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Prudence’s Better Connecticut Video and Recipes for 2011
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Rolled Stuffed Chicken Breast Roast (12/13/11) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Haddock with Fennel, Thyme & Clementines (12/20/11) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Fig Glazed Beef Tenderloin & Whipped Horseradish Cream (12/13/11) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Pear & Parsnip Vichyssoise - an elegant and sophisticated chilled soup with Westford Hill Poire Williams (12/6/11) www.westfordhill.com Recipe & Video.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Flounder “En Papillote” (11/29/11) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Tilapia with Japanese eggplant & black bean sauce. (10/4/11) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Tuscan Chicken & Porcini (10/11/11) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Ragu Bolognese (9/27/11) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Mediterranean Roast Fish with Black Olive Sauce. (9/20/11) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
August will be repeats. New shows starting in September
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Zucchini Dip (8/2/11)
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Petit Sirloin on the Grill (7/26/11) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Summer Seafood Chowder. (7/12/11) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fig Vincotta (6/28/11) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Red, White, & Blue Panna Cotta for July 4th (6/21/11) Groceries provided by Driscolls, Recipe- View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Crispy Crab & Fish Cakes. (6/7/11) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Slow Cooker Pesto Spring Lasagna with (5/3/11) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Indian Coconut Shrimp Curry (4/26/11)
Asia Grocer in E. Windsor View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Seafood with Spanish Salsa Verde. (4/5/11) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Pan Roasted Cornish Hens (3/22/11) Recipe & Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - St. Patrick’s Day Fish Pie. (3/15/11) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe & Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - The Art making Polenta (3/1/11) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe & Video.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - How to make fish a winter dish. Cod with Root Vegetable Ragu Provencale (2/22/11) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe. View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Swordfish Tagine with Black Olives & Preserved Lemons (2/15/11) Groceries & Recipe provided by Tangiers International Food Market. Recipe -View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Slow Roasted Crispy Duck with Cherry Sauce for an Do-Ahead Valentines Dinner (2/8/10) Groceries provided by The Meat House Avon, CT. Recipe.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Super Easy & Delicious Meatball Sandwiches for Superbowl (2/1/10) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - High Rise German Blueberry Pancakes with Blueberry Maple Compote (1/25/11) Groceries provided by Driscolls, Recipe- View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - The Art of Bamboo Basket Steaming Fish for Low Cal Easy Dinners. Asian Steamed Fish with Black Beans and Ginger (1/11/11) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe- View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Baked Crunchy Scampi for Christmas Eve (12/21/10) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe. View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Prime Rib Roast (11/30/10) Groceries provided by D&D Market, Hartford, CT. Recipe. View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Chambord (Black Raspberry) Sauce for Holiday Roasts (11/30/10) Recipe. View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Mastering the Art of Whipping Cream (11/16/10) View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Mastering the Art of Cooking Green Vegetables (11/2/10) Recipe. View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Mastering the Art of Cooking Scallops (10/26/10) Groceries provided by City Fish Market. Recipe. View Video
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Mastering the Art of Quiche (10/5/10)
Groceries provided by Whole Foods, West Hartford, CT.
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Mastering the Art of Pie Crusts (9/26/10)
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Pan Frying and Breading Techniques
Schnitzel & Milanese - Groceries provided by D&D Market (9/21/10)
Prudence’s Cooking School Series - Proteins & Omelets (9/14/10)
Prudence Sloane’s International Market Tours - Part 3 - Spanish 7/8/10
Costa Del Sol, Hartford. View Video
Prudence’s International Market Tours - Part 2 - Asian (5/13/10)
A Dong’s Asian Supermarket in W. Hartford View Video
Prudence’s International Market Tours - Part 1 - Indian (4/13/10)
Asia Grocer in E. Windsor View Video
Superbowl Special - Slow Cooker Asian Ribs (1/31/10) View Video & Instructions:http://www.wfsb.com/betterct-recipes/22398841/detail.html#
Pan Seared Calfs Liver with Fig Vinaigrette (3/1/10) View Video & Instructionshttp://www.wfsb.com/video/22705976/index.html
Groceries provided by D&D Market
How To Throw a New Years Dessert Party (12/29/09)
Desserts Provided by Mozzicato Bakery, 329 Franklin Ave. - 860-296-0426 www.mozzicatobakery.com
View Video & Instructions:http://www.wfsb.com/video/22072660/index.html
Thanksgiving Special: Reassembled Turkey (11/19/09) Sponsored by D&D Market, Franklin Ave. Hartford
View Video & Instructions:http://www.wfsb.com/video/21664039/index.html
Knife Skills 101 Groceries provided by Whole Foods, W. Hartford
View Video: http://www.wfsb.com/betterct/17554513/detail.html
The Art & Science ot Sauteing: Chicken Piccata
Groceries provided by Whole Foods, W. Hartford
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The Art & Science of Braising
Braised Short Ribs of Beef Scented with Clove & Pumpkin Parmesan Polenta
Groceries provided by Whole Foods, W. Hartford.
View Video: http://www.wfsb.com/video/17729757/index.html
The Art & Science of Roasting
Roast Loin of Pork with Mustard & Balsamic Viinegar Sauce. Roast Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
Groceries provided by Whole Foods, W. Hartford
View Video: http://www.wfsb.com/video/17849344/index.html
The Art & Science of Pan Steaming Fish
Pan steamed Fish with Thai Basil and Red Curry
Groceries provided by Whole Foods, W. Hartford
View Video: http://www.wfsb.com/betterct/17917045/detail.html
Tips for cooking meat on the Grill
5 great kitchen tips to save you time
