Chuck's Day Off

Chuck cooks up some restaurant favorites for his partners to celebrate their two year anniversary. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Snow Crab Bloody Caesar Fried Red Tomatoes with Sour Cream and Prosciutto 'Barbecued' Baby Back Ribs Warm Potato Salad

Chuck prepares his take on some classics for his toughest critics of all - his family. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Maple Pecan Pie Martini Pork Chops Tomato Cheese Tart Warm Salad of Mushrooms and Speck

Chuck spent his day off cooking a thank you meal for his repair guys who worked overtime to keep the restaurant going during the week. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Jerk Chicken and Dumplings Creamed Corn Hard Core Brownies with Caramel Sauce

Chuck spends the day preparing a meal built around the potato for his hard-working staff. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Potato Risotto with Pan-Grilled Lamb Sausages Summer Berry Pudding Sweet Potato Soup with Matchstick Fries and Frizzled Leeks

Chuck invites the family that lives upstairs down for a special day off dinner. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Stuffed Celery Stalks Grown Up Alphabet Pasta Fried Chicken Fried Mars Bars with Ice Cream

Knowing what his female customers want is key to Chuck's success. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Pan-Grilled Scallops on Green Gazpacho Chorizo Bites with Arugula Pesto Honey Glazed Fried Manchego Cheese Kir Royales Rock Salt Shrimp Spicy Melon and Serrano Ham

Chuck cooks a good, hearty meal for the kitchen staff from the restaurant across the road. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: BLT Bruschetta Braised Short Ribs on Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Green Beans and Poached Tomatoes Gorilla Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chuck cooks and catches up with his tattoo artist, Safwan. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Tequila Lemonade Stove-Top Clambake Three Compound Butters Ice Cream Cones

Chuck whips up a hangover breakfast to energize him and his oyster shucking buddy Robert for the day ahead. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Big Time Bacon Holy Mackerel Tortilla Honey Butter No Knead Bread Roasted Cinnamon Plums The Resurrector - Chuck's Hangover Shake

Chuck brings his personal trainer down to the restaurant to sample his take on healthy food. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Herb and Chickpea Salad Paella with Wild Rice, Seafood and Cornish Hen Steamed Carrot Cake with Honey Yogurt Frosting

Chuck thanks his beer suppliers with a meal built around their brew. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Chocolate Stout Cakes Fried Haddock Po' Boy Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing and Spicy Beer Nuts

After a fire nearly takes out the restaurant, Chuck thanks the firemen by preparing a menu of tasty treats. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Flambeed Pineapple Creme Brulee Horseradish Mayonnaise Oven Roasted Potato 'Fries' Oysters on the Half Shell Salt Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef

Chuck invites his fish suppliers down for a sampling of their goods made his way. RECIPES FROM THIS EPISODE: Home Smoked Salmon with Green Salad and Apple Vinaigrette Icebreaker Mojitos Roast Halibut with Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette