The Galloping Gourmet

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  • 2020
  • 1 Season
  • 8.5  (116)

The Galloping Gourmet was a television series that aired on Food Network in 1968. The show was hosted by legendary chef Graham Kerr, who was joined by his wife Treena Kerr and occasional guest Jerry Stiller. The show was a hit during its run, thanks in no small part to Kerr's magnetic personality and his ability to make even the most complex dishes seem simple. The Galloping Gourmet was not your typical cooking show. While other culinary programs focused on demonstrating basic techniques and simple recipes, Kerr's show was all about pushing the boundaries of what was possible in the kitchen. He would often introduce exotic ingredients and elaborate cooking methods that were rarely seen on television at the time. Despite the show's reputation for creativity and sophistication, however, Kerr was always quick to remind viewers that cooking didn't have to be intimidating. He would often joke around with his co-hosts and the audience, making the show feel less like a formal cooking class and more like a fun hangout session. Each episode of The Galloping Gourmet followed a similar format. Kerr would begin by introducing the theme of the day's episode and discussing some of the ingredients and techniques he would be using. He would then cook several different dishes, each one more elaborate than the last. Along the way, he would offer tips and tricks for simplifying the process and ensuring that the end result was delicious. One of the highlights of the show was Kerr's ability to improvise in the kitchen. He was famous for throwing together ingredients on the fly, creating new dishes that were inspired by whatever he happened to have on hand. This made the show feel very spontaneous and unpredictable, and kept viewers on the edge of their seats, never quite knowing what to expect. The Galloping Gourmet was also notable for its production values. Even by modern standards, the show looked and felt incredibly polished. The set was beautifully designed, with elegant, modernist furnishings and a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Kerr himself was always immaculately dressed, and he exuded an air of sophistication and charm that made him instantly appealing to viewers. Throughout its run, The Galloping Gourmet won numerous awards and critical acclaim. In addition to its devoted fanbase, the show also spawned a number of cookbooks and other tie-in products. For many viewers, it was a formative influence on their early culinary development, inspiring them to experiment with new ingredients, techniques, and flavors. Although The Galloping Gourmet is no longer on the air, its influence can still be felt in numerous cooking shows and culinary trends today. Kerr's focus on creativity, improvisation, and bold flavor profiles paved the way for chefs and home cooks alike to break free from convention and explore the many possibilities of the kitchen. For anyone with a passion for food and cooking, The Galloping Gourmet is an essential watch.

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Pompano Buster
14. Pompano Buster
December 10, 2001
Graham Kerr talks about his experiences in New Orleans, and then makes a broiled pompano topped with shrimp and mushrooms in a lemon sherry sauce.
La Concha Hot Buffet
13. La Concha Hot Buffet
December 7, 2001
After an excellent meal in Acapulco, Mexico, Graham Kerr decides to make a hot meal inspired by the experience. He creates a spicy meat dish with tenderloin tips and beans on the side.
Chicken Ali Baba
9. Chicken Ali Baba
December 3, 2001
After a snowy French alps experience, Graham Kerr makes Chicken Ali Baba, which uses forty cloves of garlic in honor of Ali Baba and his forty thieves. The chicken is baked in a clay pot and paired with a salad nicoise.
Floating Island
8. Floating Island
November 30, 2001
Graham Kerr makes a Floating Island: a baked dessert with layered meringue and homemade almond praline drenched in creamy custard and topped with sugared peanuts.
Ceviche
7. Ceviche
November 28, 2001
Graham Kerr shares his experiences at a meal he enjoyed while sitting in the surf of an Acapulco beach. Then, he shows how to filet a striped sea bass and makes seafood hors doeuvres from the raw fish.
Aprikosenknodel
6. Aprikosenknodel
November 27, 2001
Graham Kerr makes Aprikosenknodel: a dessert with a potato dumpling dough stuffed with sweet apricot and brandied sugar cubes. He tops his dumplings with a sauce made from blended apricot and more brandy.
Carrot Cake
5. Carrot Cake
November 26, 2001
Graham Kerr shares his experiences trying carrot cake in Zurich, Switzerland. Then, he makes his own version with carrots, hazelnuts and raisins, but runs into some difficulties when piecing it all together.
Beef Meurile
4. Beef Meurile
November 23, 2001
After trying an amazing steak dish in New York, Graham Kerr makes his own version with seared filet steak and mushroom topped with lemon juice and fried in a flaky pastry. On the side, he serves sauteed potatoes and a grape salad.
Sole Meuniere
3. Sole Meuniere
November 22, 2001
Graham Kerr makes sole a la meuniere, which he explains translates to sole in the style of the millers wife. He takes fresh fish, lightly floured and fried and tops it with lemon, parsley and browned butter.
Salmon Cutlet
2. Salmon Cutlet
November 21, 2001
Graham Kerr talks about Canadian salmon and then creates a dynamic and elegant new seafood dish that hes never made before. He pairs his masterpiece with a mushroom salad.
Kaiserschmarm
1. Kaiserschmarm
June 5, 2020
Graham Kerr shares the story of a stage appearance he made while in the British army. Then, he shows how to make Kaiserschmarrm -- an extremely light and fluffy Austrian pancake -- and a flaming rum omelet with rum-soaked raisins.
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The Galloping Gourmet was a television series that aired on Food Network in 1968. The show was hosted by legendary chef Graham Kerr, who was joined by his wife Treena Kerr and occasional guest Jerry Stiller. The show was a hit during its run, thanks in no small part to Kerr's magnetic personality and his ability to make even the most complex dishes seem simple.

The Galloping Gourmet was not your typical cooking show. While other culinary programs focused on demonstrating basic techniques and simple recipes, Kerr's show was all about pushing the boundaries of what was possible in the kitchen. He would often introduce exotic ingredients and elaborate cooking methods that were rarely seen on television at the time.

Despite the show's reputation for creativity and sophistication, however, Kerr was always quick to remind viewers that cooking didn't have to be intimidating. He would often joke around with his co-hosts and the audience, making the show feel less like a formal cooking class and more like a fun hangout session.

Each episode of The Galloping Gourmet followed a similar format. Kerr would begin by introducing the theme of the day's episode and discussing some of the ingredients and techniques he would be using. He would then cook several different dishes, each one more elaborate than the last. Along the way, he would offer tips and tricks for simplifying the process and ensuring that the end result was delicious.

One of the highlights of the show was Kerr's ability to improvise in the kitchen. He was famous for throwing together ingredients on the fly, creating new dishes that were inspired by whatever he happened to have on hand. This made the show feel very spontaneous and unpredictable, and kept viewers on the edge of their seats, never quite knowing what to expect.

The Galloping Gourmet was also notable for its production values. Even by modern standards, the show looked and felt incredibly polished. The set was beautifully designed, with elegant, modernist furnishings and a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Kerr himself was always immaculately dressed, and he exuded an air of sophistication and charm that made him instantly appealing to viewers.

Throughout its run, The Galloping Gourmet won numerous awards and critical acclaim. In addition to its devoted fanbase, the show also spawned a number of cookbooks and other tie-in products. For many viewers, it was a formative influence on their early culinary development, inspiring them to experiment with new ingredients, techniques, and flavors.

Although The Galloping Gourmet is no longer on the air, its influence can still be felt in numerous cooking shows and culinary trends today. Kerr's focus on creativity, improvisation, and bold flavor profiles paved the way for chefs and home cooks alike to break free from convention and explore the many possibilities of the kitchen. For anyone with a passion for food and cooking, The Galloping Gourmet is an essential watch.

The Galloping Gourmet is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (11 episodes). The series first aired on June 5, 2020.

Where to Watch The Galloping Gourmet

The Galloping Gourmet is available for streaming on the Food Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Galloping Gourmet on demand at and Food Network.

  • Premiere Date
    June 5, 2020
  • IMDB Rating
    8.5  (116)