Episode 4: Family Feasts
With just a few key ingredients—whole chickens, chicory, peanuts, chili, dark chocolate, mascarpone, and spring onions—Mark creates three crowd-pleasing recipes that turn everyday meals into family favourites.
First, there’s a fiery and fragrant Piri-Piri chicken with charred lemon and crisp chicory—perfect for piling onto platters and digging in. Then it’s time to turn up the heat with a punchy Kung Pao chicken, packed with bold flavours and crunchy peanuts. And to finish, Mark combines two classics into one irresistible treat: Tiramisu brownies—a rich, gooey dessert that blends dark chocolate and creamy mascarpone into pure indulgence.
| Piri-piri chicken with charred lemon and chicory | Kung Pao Chicken | Tiramisu brownies |
Series Synopsis:
In Cook Like a Chef, award-winning chef Mark Moriarty invites viewers to rethink the way they cook at home. Forget the notion that great food demands endless ingredients or hours in the kitchen. With a handful of core ingredients, a well-stocked pantry, and a few pro tips, Mark shows how anyone can create restaurant-worthy meals in their own kitchen.
Each week, Mark selects a small but versatile set of ingredients and transforms them into three completely different dishes—clever, creative, and packed with flavour. Along the way, he shares the essential techniques, kitchen smarts, and time-saving hacks that chefs rely on every day.
From store cupboard staples to flavour-packed condiments and long-lasting veg, Mark’s pantry is the secret weapon that stretches simple shopping into multiple meals. With his help, you’ll learn how to cook smarter, waste less, and bring big flavour to every plate.
This is practical, inspiring home cooking—done the chef’s way.
So grab your ingredients, stock your pantry, and get ready to Cook Like a Chef.
