Acclaimed Irish Chef Debuts Second U.S. Public Television Series Kevin Dundon's Back to Basics

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In Kevin Dundon's Back to Basics, the award-winning Irish chef demonstrates how easy and straightforward cooking can be without using an abundance of convenience foods. From poaching eggs to mastering a soufflé to a lesson on how to joint a chicken, Dundon breaks down the basics for even the most novice home cook. The chef also takes viewers to the source of ingredients, with visits to an organic farm, a flour mill, a cattle mart and more. Eight, 30-minute episodes will premiere nationally on public television's Create TV Sunday through Friday at 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. beginning Friday, March 13. In addition, Create TV will run a Kevin Dundon marathon the premiere weekend, airing a selection of the Irish chef's new episodes from Back to Basics along with episodes of Dundon's first public television series, Modern Irish Food, prior to St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 14, 6 a.m.-12 noon and 6 p.m.-12 midnight, and Sunday, March 15, 12 noon- 6 p.m.

"I want home chefs to understand that with very basic techniques they can master any dish – from coq au vin to chocolate opera cake," explains Dundon. "Viewers will come away with the foundations, and a better understanding of not only what ingredients to use but how the ingredients' source impacts the end result."

The series' companion website, www.kevindundon.com, will host full recipes featured in the episodes, food features and all things Kevin Dundon. Additional information may be found at CreateTV.com. Create is the nation's premier lifestyle channel featuring the best of public television's programming dedicated to cooking, travel, home improvement, gardening and arts & crafts. Licensed to more than 105 local public television stations, Create reaches nearly 77% of U.S. TVHHs and is seen in 18 of the top 25 U.S. television markets.

Chef Dundon made his American public television debut in 2013 with Kevin Dundon's Modern Irish Food (also airing on Create TV and public television stations nationwide), in which he transformed traditional Irish recipes with a modern aesthetic. The series was nominated for two 2015 Taste Awards and won for "Best of the United Kingdom and Ireland."

Kevin Dundon's Back to Basics is a production of MTY Productions and Nomos Productions. The series is a presentation of WLIW LLC for WNET and is distributed nationally by American Public Television. The series is made possible by Sysco, Tourism Ireland and Thomas Cook.

About WNET
As New York's flagship public media provider and the parent company of THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV, WNET brings quality arts, education and public affairs programming to more than 5 million viewers each week. WNET produces and presents such acclaimed PBS series as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, PBS NewsHour Weekend, Charlie Rose and a range of documentaries, children's programs, and local news and cultural offerings available on air and online. Pioneers in educational programming, WNET has created such groundbreaking series as Get the Math, Oh Noah! and Cyberchase and provides tools for educators that bring compelling content to life in the classroom and at home. WNET highlights the tri-state's unique culture and diverse communities through NYC-ARTS, Reel 13, NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams and MetroFocus, the multi-platform news magazine focusing on the New York region. WNET is also a leader in connecting with viewers on emerging platforms, including the THIRTEEN Explore iPad App where users can stream PBS content for free.

About APT
American Public Television (APT) has been a leading distributor of high-quality, top-rated programming to the nation's public television stations since 1961. In 2014, APT distributed one-third of the top 100 highest-rated public television titles in the U. S. Among its 300 new program titles per year, APT programs include prominent documentaries, news and current affairs programs, dramas, how-to programs, children's series and classic movies. America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated, Rick Steves' Europe, Live From the Artists Den, Doc Martin, Nightly Business Report, Midsomer Murders, NHK Newsline, Lidia's Kitchen, Globe Trekker, Simply Ming, BBC World News and P. Allen Smith's Garden Home join numerous documentaries and performance programs popular with public television viewers. APT licenses programs internationally through its APT Worldwide service. Entering its 10th year, Create® TV — featuring the best of public television's lifestyle programming — is distributed by APT. APT also distributes WORLD™, public television's premier news, science and documentary channel. To find out more about APT's programs and services, visit APTonline.org. 

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