Martin Yan - Quick and Easy

Season 1
One of the world's most honored masters of Asian cuisine proves that you don't have to order takeout to enjoy delicious Asian food at home. Chef Yan prepares spectacular Chinese dishes before a live studio audience. By the end of each episode, Martin has convinced everyone that cooking healthy Asian meals at home can be quick and inexpensive - ideal for today's lifestyle.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Workman's Lunch
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    Inspired by a visit to Kaosung Night Market and using ingredients that can be found at any grocery, Martin creates these delicious meals that will have you looking forward to your lunch-break for all the right reasons.
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  2. S1 E2 - Mountain Cuisine
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    They say nothing stimulates an appetite more than the crisp, clean air of the mountains. So to cure your hunger, Martin creates these rustic and hearty dishes inspired by his visit through the highlands of Taiwan.
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  3. S1 E3 - Taiwanese Influences
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    After a visit to historical Tainan, and inspired by the international influences of the city, Chef Yan creates these quick and easy dishes that can be enjoyed on their own or together in a flavourful meal.
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  4. S1 E4 - Chiufin Specialties
    September 1, 2004
    23min
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    A visit to the markets of Chiufin in northern Taiwan, can inspire any chef, especially Martin. So using his experience as his inspiration, Martin shows us how to make this quick and easy meal.
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  5. S1 E5 - Teahouse Delights
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    Martin visits a traditional Asian teahouse and learns about the delicacies they serve. Back in his studio kitchen, Martin puts his new-found knowledge to work and cooks these quick and easy dishes.
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  6. S1 E6 - Feasts
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    Although multi-faceted in flavour, Asian cuisine has one main objective - to bring people together. After a trip to the Taiwan seashore, Martin cooks up these quick and easy seafood recipes that will keep everyone coming back for more!
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  7. S1 E7 - Teahouse Inspirations
    September 1, 2004
    23min
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    Martin's trip to a traditional teahouse in Taiwan serves as the inspiration for these quick and easy dishes, which display the versatility of tea.
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  8. S1 E8 - Hakka Delights
    September 1, 2004
    23min
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    Martin visits a Hakka village, and shows how Hakka-style cooking can influence the flavour of your meals at home.
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  9. S1 E9 - A Meal to Impress
    September 1, 2004
    23min
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    Martin and his guest, Michael Lomonaco, show us how to impress your friends and be the life of any dinner party with these unique dishes.
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  10. S1 E10 - Dishes for Every Palate
    September 1, 2004
    25min
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    Martin whips up three delectable dishes that are sure to please any discriminating palate. Today it's shrimp, chicken and trout as only Chef Yan can.
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  11. S1 E11 - Versatile Dishes
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    Quick & easy means versatility. Martin demonstrates how these three recipes can be enjoyed for both lunch & dinner, on their own, as a side dish or together as a meal.
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  12. S1 E12 - Cantonese Favourites
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    Martin and his guest, Sara Moulton, explore the exciting world of Cantonese flavours with these variations on some traditional favourites.
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  13. S1 E13 - Pacific Rim
    September 1, 2004
    25min
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    Martin takes us on a culinary adventure through the Pacific Rim with these quick and easy recipes for crab, sea scallops and rice. Top it off with a refreshing Guava Bellini and you can almost feel the balmy breeze!
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  14. S1 E14 - Home Cooking
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    No time? No problem! Martin proves you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen to make a great, home-cooked meal.
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  15. S1 E15 - China & Korea
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    Two culinary powerhouses come together, as Martin and his guest, barbeque master Rick Browne, explore the difference between Korean and Chinese flavours to create these quick and easy dishes.
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  16. S1 E16 - A Simple Meal
    September 1, 2004
    25min
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    Martin shows us how a few simple ingredients can add zing to pork chops, rice and vegetable dishes.
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  17. S1 E17 - Japanese Flavors
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    With this Japanese-influenced fare, Martin takes your taste-buds on a trip to the land of the Rising Sun.
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  18. S1 E18 - Stir Frys
    September 1, 2004
    23min
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    With the help of his guest, Joanne Weir, Martin demonstrates the art of stir-frys with these light and healthy dishes.
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  19. S1 E19 - Sweet and Savory
    September 1, 2004
    25min
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    Martin combines "the sweet" and "the savoury" to create these perfectly balanced dishes.
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  20. S1 E20 - East Meets West
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    Taking exotic sauces and seasonings like "Chinese Five-Spice," "Sweet Chili" and "Ponzu sauce," Martin puts an Asian twist on these Western favourites and makes a duck dish that is that would be the hit of at any meal.
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  21. S1 E21 - Saucy Creations
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    Using these quick and easy recipes, Martin and his guest, Christine Cushing, show you some "tricks of the trade" to turn your ordinary meals into something extraordinary.
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  22. S1 E22 - A Light Meal
    September 1, 2004
    25min
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    For those times when you don't feel like a huge meal, let Martin sooth your cravings with these delightfully light and simple dishes.
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  23. S1 E23 - Seafood Delights
    September 1, 2004
    25min
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    Your wish for fish has been answered with these seafood delights. And what better way to complete the meal, than with a spicy banana treat for dessert.
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  24. S1 E24 - Spicing Up Rice
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    Martin and his guest, Ming Tsai, kick off the evening with a "Mango Tango" and bring the house down by proving that rice doesn't have to be the same old bland side dish.
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  25. S1 E25 - Comfort Food
    September 1, 2004
    24min
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    Stumped for meal ideas? Let Martin inspire you with his special take on some popular favourites!
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Subtitles
None available
Directors
Dennis SaundersNatan Katzman
Producers
Anne-Sophie Brieger
Cast
Martin Yan
Studio
Janson Media
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