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Man standing beside his restaurant CubanBurger sign on a wall.
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Chef Steve Pizarro Americanized Cuba-styled fritas with Harrisonburg restaurant, CubanBurger.
  • Jen Naylor shares her recipe for Korean Cucumber Kimchi.
  • This peppermint white chocolate cheesecake with a coconut crust is featured on VPM's "Un-Wine'd."
  • Micheal Sparks had to stop operations for his experimental dining business at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he used his resources to help those in need.
  • Jen Naylor grows many different types of Asian pears in her orchard at Sussex Farms, but the Korean "Olympic Giant" variety is one of her favorites and is used in her famous BBQ sauce.
  • Jen Naylor shares one of her favorite recipes for scallions — savory pancakes with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce.
  • Known as “The Pope of American Cuisine,” Chef Patrick O’Connell is a legend. He’s revered as a pioneer of refined American cooking, and as the eclectic restaurateur who transformed a country inn into an international culinary temple. But, behind the fairytale – behind the humor and whimsy – lies a story of a self-taught chef who started with nothing and overcame a decades-long feud with a fiercely conservative rural town to create one of the most renowned restaurants in America.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows us how to create Eggplant Sandwiches. Enjoy this veggie-centric sandwich that is loaded with flavor and contrasting textures - a veggie burger, so to speak, using eggplant rounds, tomatoes, onions, olive oil and fresh mozzarella topped with fresh Basil.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows us how to prepare Pork Chops with Apples. This pork chops with apples and onions dish is a deliciously light and flavorful meal that's a perfect weeknight dinner.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows us how to prepare Pavlova with Raspberries. Pavlova, a fresh tart composed of a meringue crust layered with cream and topped with fresh berries, is named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows us how to prepare Venison Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles. You can substitute venison with lean ground beef or ground chicken. Add this rich, hearty meat sauce over zucchini noodles for a great family meal.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows viewers how to prepare a flavor-packed Chicken Tikki Masala dish. With golden chicken swimming in a rich and creamy curry sauce, this recipe is one you will want to try at home for yourself.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows viewers how to prepare a very southern Pecan Fried Chicken with Peach Compote dish. This recipe features pecans in the batter for the chicken. Pecans add an extra crunch to chicken, so you won't miss the crispy calorie-laden deep-fried coating.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows viewers how to prepare an elegant yet easy Scallops with Lemon-Caper Butter dish. Scallops are one of nature’s most incredible and versatile seafoods. Scallops are plump and sweet with a tender texture and flavor that’s light and buttery. Enjoy this recipe for any occasion!
  • Located deep in Louisa County, Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard, formerly known as Cooper Vineyards, completely changed vine management and varietals, crushing and de-stemming white grapes before fermentation are seen. In the recipe segments, the Chardonel is paired with Pecan Fried Chicken with Peach Compote, while Seared Scallops with Lemon and Caper Butter is matched to a Viognier/Chardonnay White Blend.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows viewers how to prepare a delicious Blue Cheese Stuffed Filet Mignon dish. Filet Mignon may be the most tender of all steak cuts but it doesn't have the marbling that provides the beef flavor found in other choice cuts. This recipe addresses this slight flavor issue with the bold pure flavor of blue cheese. (Serves 4)
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows viewers how to prepare a flavor packed Wasabi Pea Encrusted Salmon with Grilled Pineapple Salsa. Wasabi peas are usually eaten as a crunchy, spicy snack. Tassie uses them as a crust for an added dimension to ordinary baked salmon. (Serves 4)
  • While Glen Manor Vineyards is under fresh snow, Tassie talks with owner Jeff White about his vines and wines. They discuss the Virginia Governor's Cup 2019 winner for the 2015, Cab Franc. A Petite Manseng is also featured with Tassie's cooking of Crushed Wasabi Pea Baked Salmon and Pizza Flatbread.
  • Host Marcus Samuelsson goes to Seattle, where he spends time with immigrant and second-generation Filipinos who are taking charge of their city's food scene. As Filipino food gains more national, mainstream recognition, members of the community are working to tell the story on their own terms.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows viewers how to prepare a delicious ragout pasta dish - Beef Ragout with Pappardelle.
  • Un-Wine'd host Tassie Pippert shows viewers how to prepare Seafood Thermidor - a different take on the French dish Lobster Thermidor.