Early 80s Chinese cooking show starring celebrity chef Martin Yan, airing on PBS station KQED. This is a US continuation of the Canadian syndicated series of the same name that ran from 1978 to 1982. The show features Chef Martin Yan as the presenter, and focused on Chinese-oriented cooking delivered with Chef Yan's trademark humor and wit, filmed live before a studio audience who were presented the prepared dishes for sampling and commentary.
Early 80s Chinese cooking show starring celebrity chef Martin Yan, airing on PBS station KQED. This is a US continuation of the Canadian syndicated series of the same name that ran from 1978 to 1982. The show features Chef Martin Yan as the presenter, and focused on Chinese-oriented cooking delivered with Chef Yan's trademark humor and wit, filmed live before a studio audience who were presented the prepared dishes for sampling and commentary.
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Seasons (5)
Season 1
1 Jan 1982 – 1 Dec 1982 · 13 episodes
1Winter Melon Soup, Steamed Sea Bass, & Black Bean Chicken1 Jan 1982
2Martin's Brother Drops By1 Feb 1982
3Seriously Fishy Business1 Mar 1982
4Dragon Beard Candy1 Apr 1982
5How To Make Dim Sum1 May 1982
6How To Cook Vegetarian Chinese Food1 Jun 1982
7Martin Makes Noodles1 Jul 1982
8Martin Yan Makes Crab Soup1 Aug 1982
9How To Make Smoked Tea Duck1 Sep 1982
10Aspic, Apple Birds, & More Fun Food Ideas1 Oct 1982
11Treasure Rice Pudding1 Nov 1982
12How To Make Lemon Chicken1 Dec 1982
13Wok Versus Microwave1 Dec 1982
Season 2
15 Jan 1983 – 30 Dec 1983 · 25 episodes
1Jacques Pepin visits Martin15 Jan 1983
2How To Carve a Whole Duck1 Jan 1983
3Light and Healthy Chinese Recipes1 Feb 1983
4BBQ Pork and Side Dishes15 Feb 1983
5Farm to Table, Martin Yan style1 Mar 1983
6Martin's Favorite Dishes1 Apr 1983
7Two Cooks15 Apr 1983
8Rice Bowls1 May 1983
9Cooking With Tofu15 May 1983
10How to Make Beijing Pizza15 May 1983
11Chinese Banquet1 Jun 1983
12Recipes from Martin Yan's Mom15 Jun 1983
13Make Dim Sum at Home20 Jun 1983
14Spice Up Your Life with Szechuan and Cajun Recipes1 Jul 1983
15How to Meal Prep with Martin Yan15 Jul 1983
16Kids Can Cook Too15 Jul 1983
17Party Food1 Aug 1983
18How To Make Tomato Egg Flower Soup15 Aug 1983
19Pork Spare Ribs With Black Bean Sauce1 Sep 1983
20Chicken Soup With Ginseng1 Oct 1983
21Sweet Rice Dumplings15 Oct 1983
22Five Spice Pork Chop1 Nov 1983
23Cashew Shrimp Rice Bowl15 Nov 1983
24Frittata with BBQ Pork15 Dec 1983
25Oodles of Noodles30 Dec 1983
Season 3
15 Jan 1984 – 23 Aug 1985 · 26 episodes
1Red-Cooked Chicken Wings15 Jan 1984
2How to make Egg Rolls and Wonton Soup15 Feb 1984
3How to Make Spicy Sausages15 Feb 1984
4How to Make Fish Cakes1 Mar 1985
5Chicken Recipes15 Mar 1985
6Duck for Dinner1 Apr 1985
7Martin Makes Noodle Soup1 May 1985
8Hunan Beef with Broccoli1 May 1985
9Szechuan Chicken Wings15 May 1985
10Teriyaki Beef with Rainbow Vegetables1 Jun 1985
11Minced Pork15 Jun 1985
12Sweet and Sour Chicken1 Jul 1985
13Chinese Dessert Recipes15 Jul 1985
14Asparagus with Prawns and Scallops1 Aug 1985
15Ribs in Plum Sauce15 Aug 1985
16Healthy Noodle Salad1 Sep 1985
17Make Dim Sum At Home15 Sep 1985
18Pork Chops1 Oct 1985
19Plant-Based Recipes15 Oct 1985
20How To Make Pad Thai1 Nov 1985
21Bulgogi Recipe15 Nov 1985
22Beef with Root Vegetable Stew1 Dec 1985
23Chicken Salad15 Dec 1985
24Coconut Curry Fried Rice30 Dec 1985
25Thai Pork and Shrimp Toast16 Aug 1985
26Turkey Curry in a Noodle Basket23 Aug 1985
Season 4
1 Jan 1986 – 31 Dec 1986 · 26 episodes
1Seafood Rolls1 Jan 1986
2Wonton Chips with Spicy Chili Pepper Salsa15 Jan 1986
3Noodle Recipes1 Feb 1986
4Salad Recipes15 Feb 1986
5Meet Martin Yan's Twins1 Mar 1986
6Asparagus Beef Roll with Teriyaki Sauce1 Mar 1986
7Pear and Lychee Dessert Recipe15 Mar 1986
8Farmers Market Recipes1 Apr 1986
9Barbecue Pork Wraps1 May 1986
10Pork Ribs with Plum Sauce10 May 1986
11Thai Rice Pudding15 May 1986
12Jacques Pépin Visits Martin Yan1 Jun 1986
13Stuffed Cornish Game Hen15 Jun 1986
14Moo Shu Chicken and Mushroom Recipe1 Jul 1986
15How to Make Mongolian Beef1 Aug 1986
16How to Make Hot Pot at Home15 Aug 1986
17Make Dim Sum at Home with Martin Yan1 Sep 1986
18Creamy Coconut Curry15 Sep 1986
19Martin Butchers a Chicken in 24 Seconds1 Oct 1986
20Recreate Chinese Restaurant Favorites at Home15 Oct 1986
21Try This Braised Lamb Shank with Root Vegetable Stew1 Nov 1986
22Quick and Tasty Pork Noodle Soup Recipe1 Dec 1986
23Easy Roast Chicken with Black Rice Stuffing10 Dec 1986