Cooking With Friends
In 2010 Nick introduced celebrity chefs from across the United States to his national series. Each chef shared one or more easy-to-make recipes with his viewing audience.
Nick's Friends
Patricia Williams - District, New York
Patricia Williams is the new chef at District, chef Sam DeMarco's former perch adjacent to The Muse Hotel...
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Clafouti
Daniel Bortnick - Firefly, Washington DC
Firefly’s executive chef, Danny Bortnick, is no stranger to the DC Metro area. Born and raised in Maryland, chef Bortnick is dedicated to supporting the region’s bounty...
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Green Eggs and Ham
Heather Terhune - Atwood Cafe, Chicago
Executive Chef Heather Terhune has been messing and cleaning up kitchens since she was a young girl...
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Grilled Arctic Char with Chipotle Barbecue Sauce, Jicama Salad and Mango-Pineapple Salsa
Chef Michael Cimarusti - Providence, Los Angeles
Michael Cimarusti's passion and curiosity for food was ignited at an early age by his grandmother, Jo Cimarusti...Read More
Alaskan Halibut with Yukon Gold Potato
Neal Fraser - Grace Restaurant, Los Angeles
Neal Fraser began his culinary career in Los Angeles at the age of 20, working as a line cook at Eureka Brewery and Restaurant, one of Wolfgang Puck's earliest restaurants...
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Grilled Fillet of Beef with Farro, Haricots Verts, Italian Sausage and Red Wine Sauce
Michael Hillyer - The Capital Grille, Seattle
Chef Hillyer, the former Executive Chef of The Capital Grille, in Seattle draws inspiration from Pacific Northwest ingredients to create unique dishes...
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Lobster and Crab Burger with Tartar Sauce and Corn Relish
Laurent Manrique
Chef Laurent Manrique has learned, combining simplicity with challenge walks a tightrope between passion for one's craft and a desire to constantly seek new opportunities...
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Hamachi with Grapefruit-Basil Salad
Walter Pisano - Tulio, Seattle
For Chef Walter Pisano, running an Italian restaurant was preordained. As the son of a New York restaurateur, the business runs in his blood...
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Truffle-Salted Wild Salmon and Bitter Greens Salad
Kent Rathbun - Abacus, Dallas
After rising rapidly through the ranks of some of the world’s finest restaurants, Kent Rathbun continues to demonstrate his culinary skills...
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Jasper’s Tomato, Grilled Asparagus and Blue Cheese Salad with Grilled Chicken
Elise Wiggins - Panzano's, Denver
Panzano's Executive Chef Elise Wiggins knew she wanted to be a chef from an early age, even if she wasn't sure exactly what that meant...
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Palisade Peach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto-Crusted Goat Cheese Balls and Hazelnut-Mint Vinaigrette
Nick's Videos
With each episode of Cooking With Friends, Nick also includes a delightful recipe of his own: