Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - Techniques Special

Tonight, the Travel Channel is airing a special Techniques episode of No Reservations. No, this isn't another clip show, but rather a demonstration episode featuring some of the best chefs in the world. As Chef Bourdain explains it, "this show is a special in the true sense of the word. Meaning...this is an hour of instruction. It's about how to cook." Whether you are a novice cook or a seasoned chef, you will learn at least one new trick by watching No Reservations’ Techniques Special.


There will be nine key techniques featured in the episode, the first being “How to use a knife” demonstrated by the one and only Anthony Bourdain. Second is “How to pick out and cook a lobster” explained by Dave Pasternack (aka "The Pope of Fish"). Third is “How to cook an omelet” by Chef Jacques Pepin, and fourth is “How to grill a steak,” as demonstrated by Tony’s friend Carlos Llaguno (Executive Chef at Les Halles). The fifth technique explained in tonight’s episode is “How to roast a chicken” by world renowned chef Thomas Keller.



Next up is “How to make a hamburger” by French Chef Laurent Tourondel, who explains the key to cooking the perfect hamburger is to cook it on a flattop instead of a grill. The seventh technique is “How to make red sauce” as explained by Chef Scott Conant, who cooks pasta from memories of watching his grandmother make dishes like cavatelli and orecchiette. Then comes “How to make french fries” by Carlos Llaguno, who whips up a batch of the famous Les Halles french fries from scratch. And last but not least comes “How to make a classic Boeuf Bourguignon” by Tony, who talks about what kind of meat to use, how to season the dish, and which wine to use.

No Reservations also got permission from some of the featured chefs to post their recipes on TravelChannel.com, so you can try some of them on your own. All of these recipes are posted here.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations airs Monday nights at 10/9c on the Travel Channel.