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Simply Ming

Award-winning host Chef Ming Tsai moves out of the studio and into his downtown Boston loft. Guest chefs come by to cook up their favorite dishes and share some stories. Ming then ventures to Norway for some delectable Scandinavian fare.
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  1. S14 E1 - Daniel Boulud

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    October 1, 2016
    24min
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    French chef Daniel Boulud stops by to create a classic French dish, Poulet A L'Estragon with Rice Pilaf and Yellow Wax Beans. Ming makes his favorite Chinese Five-Spice Split Chicken with Charred Chile-Tomato Salsa and Steamed Buns.
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  2. S14 E2 - Lidia Bastianich

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    October 7, 2016
    24min
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    James Beard Award-winning chef Lidia Bastianich makes a savory Grilled Calamari and Shrimp with Salsa Verde and Grilled Bread, which Ming matches with Blue Ginger Crispy Calamari and Thai-Lime Dipping Sauce. It's the best of frutti di mare!
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  3. S14 E3 - Jacques Pépin

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    October 15, 2016
    24min
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    Culinary master Jacques Pépin prepares a luscious dish of Chicken Livers in a Mushroom Port Cranberry Sauce, paired with Small Potatoes. Ming makes a Hot Chicken Liver Mousee with Bacon-Thyme Sauce. For dessert, a classic Chocolate Soufflé.
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  4. S14 E4 - Tiffani Faison

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    October 16, 2015
    24min
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    Chef Tiffani Faison, owner of Tiger Mama and Sweet Cheeks, makes her favorite Vietnamese dish, Pad Gra Pow, over Jasmine rice and topped with a fried duck egg. Ming matches with savory meatloaf sliders. Simple ingredients, delicious dishes!
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  5. S14 E5 - Madhur Jaffrey

    October 28, 2016
    24min
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    Actress and James Beard Award-winning author and restaurateur Madhur Jaffrey shows audiences how to make Potatoes Marwari Style with Griddle Bread, while Ming prepares a Japanese Chicken Curry with Caramelized Onions and Cauliflower.
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  6. S14 E6 - Rick Bayless

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    November 5, 2016
    24min
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    Master chef and Emmy-nominated host Rick Bayless creates a Green Chili Adobo Taco Duo with Shrimp, Caramelized Onion, and Roasted Chayote. Meanwhile, Ming makes a family-favorite: Surf-n-Turf Moo Shoo Wraps. It's East meets Southwest!
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  7. S14 E7 - Johnny Iuzzini

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    November 12, 2016
    24min
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    James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Johnny Iuzzini whips up a decadent Frozen Dark and Stormy Soufflé while Ming makes Dark and Stormy Doughnuts.
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  8. S14 E8 - Shaun Hergatt

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    November 18, 2016
    24min
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    It's duck two ways as Shaun Hergatt, executive chef of Juni, makes a rich Acacia-Glazed Duck with Plum Puree and Shaved Fennel Salad. Ming matches with savory Thai Coconut Braised Duck Legs, Sweet Potato and Leeks, and Sambal-Plum Chutney.
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  9. S14 E9 - Rocco DiSpirito

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    November 26, 2016
    24min
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    Award-winning chef Rocco DiSpirito shows us healthy options with an Almond Vanilla Protein Smoothie, Spinach Pesto Pasta, and an Almond Cake with Berries. Ming creates Wok-Stirred Brown Rice Noodles with Shitakes and a Spicy Almond Pesto.
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  10. S14 E10 - Sam Hayward

    December 3, 2016
    24min
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    Maine's master of fresh, local, and sustainable food, chef Sam Hayward gives his take on shellfish, while Ming makes Wok-Stirred Thai King Crab Legs.
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  11. S14 E11 - Gunnar Hvarnes

    December 10, 2016
    25min
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    Ming heads to Norway to explore its rich culture, beautiful landscape, and fresh-from-the-sea fish dishes! Meeting up with chef Gunnar Hvarnes, the two toast martinis before getting down to business - creating two delicious Cod dishes.
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  12. S14 E12 - Geir Skeier

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    December 17, 2016
    24min
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    Ming expores Norway with chef Geir Skeier, winner of the 2009 Bocuse d'Or world cooking contest. After prepping a delicious cocktail from traditional Norwegian Aquavit, Ming and Geir create two meals from the region's sumptuous salmon.
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  13. S14 E13 - Ørjan Johannessen

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    December 24, 2016
    24min
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    Ming discovers Norwegian and Scandinavian tastes and traditions with chef Ørjan Johannessen. Joined by Ørjan's parents, the chefs create two distinctive Fjord Trout meals, while the Johannessen's make a pickled herring and caramel pudding.
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  14. S14 E14 - Andreas Viestad

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    December 31, 2016
    24min
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    Mackerel is on the menu for Ming during his adventures in Norway. Known for his show "New Scandinavian Cooking," chef Andreas Viestad introduces Ming to a farm apple Kir before they settle in to whip up two mouth-watering meals.
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  15. S14 E15 - Will Gilson

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    January 7, 2017
    24min
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    Chef Will Gilson and Ming make duck two ways. Will starts with Duck Breast and Hay-Roasted Carrots and Toasted Pistachios. Ming whips out his pressure cooker for Szechwan Duck Legs with his recipe for Fried Rice with Yukon Gold Potatoes.
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  16. S14 E16 - Susan Regis

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    January 14, 2017
    24min
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    Chef Susan Regis focuses on fresh-picked veggies. Susan creates a Rye Berry Salad with Wine Cap Mushrooms, Wild Greens, and Herbed Crème Fraiche. Ming pairs Coriander-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus Sauce, Quinoa, and an Asparagus Salad.
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  17. S14 E17 - Andrew Taylor and Mike Wiley

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    January 21, 2017
    24min
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    Chefs Andrew Taylor and Mike Wiley come from Portland, Maine for some oysters! The two make Oysters with Kimchee Ice and a Brown Butter Lobster Roll while Ming pairs Beer Battered Oysters with Shallots and Chinese Vinegar Mignonette Aioli.
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  18. S14 E18 - Hawai’i – Isaac Boncaco

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    January 28, 2017
    24min
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    Ming hits up Hawai'i! Joining Ming is chef Isaac Boncaco, the 2014 Maui Chef of the Year. With two unique takes on tuna, Issac and Ming talk shop and trade recipes as they create a delicious meal on the beautiful sands of Kama'ole Beach.
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  19. S14 E19 - Hawai’i – Ed Kenney

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    February 4, 2017
    24min
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    Coconuts, opah, and plantains are on the menu in Hawai'i. Chef Ed Kenney and Ming head to Ma'o Organic Farms to harvest ingredients and coconuts for a few exotic dish and drinks! Ming and Ed create two unique takes on traditional dishes.
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  20. S14 E20 - Hawai’i – Lee Ann Wong

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    February 11, 2017
    24min
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    Ming is in Maui with chef Lee Anne Wong. At Kako'o 'Oiwi Farm, the two gather traditional Hawaiian ingredients, such as taro plants, edible ferns, and breadfruit to create a sumptuous meal celebrating the heritage of the islands.
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  21. S14 E21 - Hawai’i – Mom and Dad

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    February 18, 2017
    24min
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    Ming heads to Honolulu to join Mom and Dad in their kitchen for a family meal. Whipping up a few favorite dishes, the Tsai family trades laughs and stories - and more than a few family photos! - before sitting down to dinner on the lanai.
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  22. S14 E22 - Hawai’i – Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong

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    February 25, 2017
    24min
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    At the Hawai'i Food and Wine Festival, Ming bumps into chefs Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, masters of Hawai'ian cuisine. As the friends catch up, they go to their favorite place - the kitchen! - to create three unique and tasty fish dishes.
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  23. S14 E23 - Robert Sisca

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    March 4, 2017
    24min
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    Chef Robert Sisca joins Ming to create two takes on halibut. Robert makes a Bread-Crusted Halibut with Broccoli Rabe and a Chorizo Emulsion, before helping Ming with his Halibut Fish Stew with Roasted Garlic Aioli and Grilled Bread.
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  24. S14 E24 - Bondir

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    March 11, 2017
    24min
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    Jason Bond of Bondir in Cambridge joins us as we cook with mackerel. Jason makes Grilled Mackerel with Charred Eggplant Puree and Eggplant Pickle, while Ming cooks up a Tea-Smoked Mackerel with Hunan Eggplant.
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  25. S14 E25 - Louis DiBiccari

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    March 18, 2017
    24min
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    Chef and restaurateur Louis DiBiccari celebrates lobster with Ming by preparing it not one, not two, but FOUR ways. Louis makes Lobster Gravy with Lobster Risotto while Ming offers up Thai Basil-Lobster Risotto Cakes with Lobster Emulsion.
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Directors

Laurie Donnelly

Producers

Laurie DonnellyMing TsaiAnne Adams

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Ming Tsai

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