A Lyon in the Kitchen

Season 1

TV-G

Chef Nathan Lyon turns the typical cooking show formula on its head, taking viewers on a gourmet adventure with direct-from-the-source ingredients. In Discovery Health's A Lyon In The Kitchen, Nathan shows viewers how to find quality local food sources, from roadside produce stands to hydroponic farms, and then takes them inot ht ekitchen to demonstrate simple recipes using those fresh ingredients. He is ready to demystify cooking for the masses, bringing his passion for fresh produce to everyone. He believes that buying locally grown, seasonal food not only supports one's community, but the food tastes better, often costs less, and is better for the environment. Nathan takes food from the grower to the diner, demonstrating that cooking with fresh ingredients doesn't have to be complicated.

Where to Watch A Lyon in the Kitchen • Season 1

42 Episodes

Spiced Roast Turkey Breast
E1
Spiced Roast Turkey BreastNathan visits a farmers' market to pick up some fresh organic produce, shares tips to help us choose the freshest fruit and vegetables and cooks a Spiced Roast Turkey Breast with Maple Root Vegetables and an Apple Napoleon with Lemon CrÃ¨me Fraiche.
Tuscan Chicken Paillard
E2
Tuscan Chicken PaillardNathan visits a specialty food store and learns about different goat cheese varieties.He also cooks a Tuscan Chicken Paillard over Fettuccine Pasta, which he complements with a Mesclun & Goat Cheese Puck Salad and Avocado Crostini.
Seared Sea Scallops
E3
Seared Sea ScallopsNathan visits a farm to learn about different varieties of beets. He also makes a Warm Tri-Beet Salad with Hand-Torn Croutons to complement Seared Sea Scallops in a Roast Garlic-Tomato Risotto.
Chicken and Escarole Soup
E4
Chicken and Escarole SoupNathan visits a specialty mushroom grower to learn about varieties of mushrooms and how they are grown. He then cooks a Mascarpone Polenta and Mushroom Ragout. Nathan also makes Chicken and Escarole Soup (or Italian Wedding Soup).
Peppered Filet Mignon
E5
Peppered Filet MignonNathan visits his local butcher to pick up a piece of filet, and gets tips on what makes meat tender. He also cooks Peppered Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese and Tomato/Potato Gratin, and completes the meal with a Sweet Pea Soup and Baby Arugula Salad.
Grilled Halibut
E6
Grilled HalibutNathan visits an olive grove and learns more about growing olives and manufacturing olive oil. He also makes a Summer Fruit Salad with Arugula, Prosciutto, and Toasted Pine Nuts to complement a Halibut with Sautéed Chard and Provincial Bread Salsa.
Pho Ga
E7
Pho GaNathan visits a restaurant that makes its own tofu and to see how tofu is made and cooks a Pacific rim-inspired menu of Pho Ga (or Chicken Noodle Soup), Chinese Broccoli and Spicy Tofu Salad.
Seared Pork Tenderloin
E8
Seared Pork TenderloinNathan visits a date palm farm to find out how dates are grown and harvested. He also makes a Seared Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Apricot/Date Chutney atop Braised Red Cabbage. Nathan completes the meal with a spicy Sweet Corn Soup and a Fennel Salad.
Sherry Tuna Potatoes & Purple Carrot Ginger Soup
E9
Sherry Tuna Potatoes & Purple Carrot Ginger SoupNathan visits a farm and pulls carrots out of the ground for a Purple Carrot Ginger Soup; he then completes the menu with Sherry Tuna Potatoes and a Grilled Nectarine with Honey-Whipped Ricotta.
Steamed Mussels
E10
Steamed MusselsNathan visits his local cheese store and favorite fish store, where he shares tips on how to choose mussels. For the main course he cooks Steamed Mussels in Tomato, Garlic, and Lemon Grass Broth.
Chicken Marsala
E11
Chicken MarsalaNathan visits the farmers' market, where he learns about the advantages of organic chicken. He then cooks Chicken Marsala with Garlic, Mushrooms, Fava Beans and Asparagus and finishes the meal with a delicious dessert, Nectarine and Blackberry Cobbler.
Baked Ricotta and Grilled Tri-Tip
E12
Baked Ricotta and Grilled Tri-TipNathan visits an organic food store, picks up white beans and spices for a main course of Grilled Tri-Tip and Cannelloni Bean Puree and makes Baked Ricotta as an appetizer and a side dish of Roast Cherry Tomato & Baby Arugula with Spelt salad.
Salmon En Papillotte
E13
Salmon En PapillotteNathan goes to an organic chicken farm where he learns more about organic eggs, which he uses for a Spinach Flan. He also cooks Salmon en Papillotte with Fennel and Avocado Salad.
Roast Duck Breast
E14
Roast Duck BreastNathan visits a vineyard to learn about growing grapes and cooks a Roast Duck Breast over Wilted Dandelion topped by Roast Fig Vinaigrette with Roast Grapes on the side. He also makes a Curry Roast Butternut Squash Soup appetizer and a Mango Shot Dessert.
Seared Sea Bass
E15
Seared Sea BassNathan cooks seared Sea Bass with sautÃ©ed potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and shallots, which complements a spinach salad. He also learns about the honey-making process, which inspires a Low-Fat Honey Panna Cotta for dessert.
Roast Rack of Lamb
E16
Roast Rack of LambNathan visits a farm and learns more about fennel. He cooks a Roast Rack of Lamb with Braised Fennel and Chinese Eggplant, which he complements with a Spicy Tomato Soup with Lemon Yogurt.
Herb Crusted Tuna
E17
Herb Crusted TunaNathan visits his local fishmonger, who tells him about different tuna varieties. He then cooks Herb-Seared Crusted Tuna with Blackened Green Beans, Mango Salsa and Orange Supremes and makes Steamed Won Tons.
International Foods
E18
International FoodsInternational cuisine doesn't have to be intimidating. In this show, Nathan will show you some simple yet delicious secrets behind delicious Asian cuisine proving that you can recreate favorite restaurant dishes in the comfort of your own home.
Comfort Foods
E19
Comfort FoodsComfort food doesn't have to mean empty calories. In this show, Nathan Lyon will show you how to make comfort food that will satisfy any hearty cravings while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Locavore
E20
Locavore
A Lyon at the Party
E21
A Lyon at the Party
Ethnic Foods
E22
Ethnic Foods
Breakfast
E23
Breakfast
Avocados
E24
Avocados
Gouda
E25
Gouda
Apples
E32
Apples
Lobster
E33
Lobster
Bread
E34
Bread
Land and Sea
E36
Land and Sea
A Taste of Romance
E37
A Taste of Romance
Hot and Fresh: Chilies and Tomatoes
E39
Hot and Fresh: Chilies and Tomatoes
Coffee
E40
Coffee
Farmer's Market
E42
Farmer's Market
Slow Food
E44
Slow Food
Flavors from the Garden
E45
Flavors from the Garden
Vegetarian
E46
Vegetarian
Quick and Fresh on a Budget
E47
Quick and Fresh on a Budget
Kids on the Farm
E48
Kids on the Farm
Tea
E49
Tea
Desserts
E50
Desserts
Pumpkins
E51
Pumpkins
Fresh Herbs
E52
Fresh Herbs