Chuck's Day Off

After a scooter mishap that ended with a stay in the hospital, Chuck has the hospital team over for a meal to thank them for getting him up and running again... RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Creamy Tomato Soup Duck Breast with Red Wine Sauce and Butternut Squash Gnocchi Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions Honey Tangerine Gelatin

Chuck uses his day off to cook up something special for his old friend Nick a local concert promoter... RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Balsamic Chicken Wings Cobb Salad Fish Tacos Homemade Peach Iced Tea

Cheese is a restaurant staple so Chuck is using his day off to work for the cheese guys! RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Crispy Fried Cheese Squares Lemon Madeleines Pear Sorbet

Chuck is using his day off to bring the farm to the city... RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Apple Turnover Rack of Lamb and Merguez Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

Chuck's daily routine includes a trip to the sandwich shop around the corner, so today Chuck is making lunch for the sandwich shop owners... RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Gin and Tonic with Cucumbers and Lemongrass Kimchi Crab Spring Rolls Pulled Pork and Kimchi Sandwich

Chuck is cooking for his pan guy, take a solid reliable pan and the rest depends on the cook! RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Molten Caramel Cakes Potato Latkes with Roasted Tomatoes, Zucchini and Fried Eggs Roasted Suckling Pig with Mushroom Stew

Vegetable suppliers make running a restaurant so much easier, so today Chuck is cooking for them... RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Laughing Bird Shrimp with Black Garlic Salsa Root Vegetable Risotto with Carrot Butter White Chocolate Pavlova White Sangria

It's always bugged me that there aren’t a lot of women working in professional kitchens..... RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Beef Tartare Clementine Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce Seafood Stew with Garlic Rouille Croutons

If there is one thing a restaurant needs to survive it's regulars. They are the backbone of the business... RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Burnt Orange Campari Chorizo and Preserved Lemon Couscous Grilled Fillet of Grouper with Roasted Cipollini and Tomatoes Poor Man's Pudding

In the restaurant industry, cleanliness is next to godliness. It’s almost as important as the food! RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Adobo Pork Shanks with Fried Rice Pineapple Coconut Pie Salt Cured Cod and Roasted Garlic Croutons

If there is one thing we do right at the restaurant it's shucking oysters and serving them up with style! RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Chocolate Tapioca Arancini Grilled Rib Eyes with Sauteed Broccoli and Oysters Oyster Chowder Oysters RockAfeller

Chuck plays matchmaker with a perfect dinner for two! RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Braised Octopus and Tangy Potato Salad Hot Chocolate with Homemade Espresso Marshmallows Spicy Lamb Meatballs

Chuck uses his day off to cook for everyone who helps make his restaurant a success!.. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: BBQ Turkey Drumsticks with Chipotle Glaze Chimichurri Mignonette Sauce Spinach and Cheese Dip Whoopie Pies