Joanne Weir's Cooking Class
The James Beard award-winning cooking teacher, author and chef shares culinary techniques, tips and fundamentals with her eager students. Each week, from her cozy kitchen, Weir instructs a chef-in-training on equipping the kitchen, preparing Mediterranean-inspired recipes, and selecting complementary wines with the help of noted wine expert Andrea Immer Robinson.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
Cherry Tomato Pizza & Fennel Arugula Salad (#219) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Joanne demystifies yeast and teaches her student Jerry a foolproof pizza dough and shows him how to create a well-seasoned vinaigrette. Recipes: pizza with cherry tomato and basil salad, fennel, arugula, and radicchio salad with shaved pecorino. Student: Jerry Feldman - International Business Development. Wine Segment: Soave wines from the region around Venice.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Mon, May 20, 2013 -- 6:00pm
Ricotta Mint Ravioli & Lemon Salad (#220) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Joanne's teaches her student Michelle how to make pasta from scratch and encourages her to try it at home. Recipes: tomato and lemon salad with lemon-scented oil, homemade ricotta and mint ravioli with sweet tomatoes. Student: Michelle Soto - Financial Advisor. Wine Segment: Understanding Italian wine labels.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Tue, May 21, 2013 -- 6:00pm email reminder
Tomato & Mozzarella Farfalle & Crispy Cracker Bread (#221) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Joanne raises the curtain on her student Bob's cooking skills as she shows him how to make a tangy cheese pasta dish and roll dough for the crispiest cracker bread. Recipes: farfalle with olives, capers, tomatoes and mozzarella, crispy cracker bread. Student: Bob Duxbury - Playwright /Teacher. Wine Segment: Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio with Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Wed, May 22, 2013 -- 6:00pm email reminder
Grilled Sea Bass with Romesco & Summer Vegetables (#222) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Joanne gives her student John a hands-on cooking lesson on grilling fish and vegetables indoors, and teaches him how to prepare a Spanish-inspired sauce. Recipes: grilled sea bass with almond romesco, grilled summer vegetables. Student: John Washko - Hotel Entrepreneur. Wine Segment: Contrast and compliment in wine pairing.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Thu, May 23, 2013 -- 6:00pm email reminder
Zucchini Blossom Risotto & Lemon-Shrimp Risotto (#223) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Joanne's side-by-side instruction gives her student Michael the recipe to make the perfect risotto including a special trick to produce the creamiest results. Recipes: farmers market risotto with zucchini and their blossoms, risotto with lemon shrimp. Student: Michael Procopio - Writer/Waiter. Wine Segment: The "Big Six" grapes.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Fri, May 24, 2013 -- 6:00pm email reminder
Salmon with Herb Sauce & Orange Olive Oil Cake (#224) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Joanne shares her trick for cooking salmon and creating a fresh herb sauce, and gives her student Yasu her first baking lesson. Recipes: olive oil and orange-essence cake with soft cream, crisp salmon with green herb and caper sauce. Student: Yasu Maskay - Public Relations Consultant. Wine Segment: Describing wines with food terms.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Mon, May 27, 2013 -- 6:00pm email reminder
Veal Chops with Salad & Pineapple Sorbet (#225) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Joanne teaches her student Kyle a classic Milanese main course topped with a salad followed by a refreshing sorbet drizzled with a unique ingredient that gets a raised eyebrow from Kyle. Recipes: golden veal with arugula and tomato salad, pineapple sorbet with olive oil and fleur de sel. Student: Kyle Khasigian - Graduate Student. Wine Segment: Let's talk about Rose.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Tue, May 28, 2013 -- 6:00pm email reminder
Golden Gazpacho & Chicken Breasts with Relish (#226) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Joanne helps her student Del develop his knife skills by teaching him to chop, mince, and dice vegetables and other ingredients for two of her specialties. Recipes: golden gazpacho with garlic croutons, grilled chicken breasts with sweet corn and pepper relish. Student: Clodel "Del" Gosuico - Programmer. Wine Segment: Albarino from Spain with Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Wed, May 29, 2013 -- 6:00pm email reminder









