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The Frugal Gourmet, with chef Jeff Smith, is an amazingly thorough video collection with over 80 episodes that include food recipes from around the world. In each episode, Smith demonstrates several simple but important recipes. In this episode, learn which foods you should serve your standing guests. Recipes include Lamb Curry, Green Bean and Filbert Salad, and Zucchini, rolled and marinated. Smith not only cooks, but also discusses the theological and anthropological histories of the dishes he prepares. He brings humor and wide-ranging knowledge to the kitchen.