Valerie Bertinelli dishes up some new recipes for a longtime friend, Mackenzie Phillips. They catch up over Sweet and Savory Baked Brie, cheesy grilled Eggplant Rollatini and Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts. For dessert, they share some sweet and crunchy Millionaire Bars.
Moist, flavorful skate is now possible at home, thanks to Anne's insider secrets and show stopping recipe. Coriander Crusted Seared Skate With Spaghetti Squash and Frizzled Brussels Sprouts Leaves is a restaurant bestseller, and Pumpkin Ginger Bread Pudding is an autumn season staple.
Valerie Bertinelli's old friends and the other four "Fab Five" birthday celebrants enjoy a favorite old world recipe from Valerie's Nonni: her Gnocchi with Marinara Sauce. With that, Valerie adds some modern recipes: Prime Rib, Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and a Mixed Berry Tart.
Today, Ina's sharing all the secrets for effortless entertaining: From creating a time line, sharing cheats and shortcuts and cooking up easy delicious dishes. With recipes for Chili Tortilla Chips, Slow Roasted Filet of Beef with Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise, Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts and Truffled Mashed Potatoes.
Not every meal needs to have meat as the star, and Mary Berg shows how simple and delicious "Meatless Mondays" can be. She makes Huevos Rancheros, Tempeh BLTs and Miso Maple Brussels Sprouts, and she even whips up maple oat milk for an Oat Milk Cold Brew.
Nancy and her husband David are celebrating their Wedding Anniversary: She's surprising him with a scrumptious meal, and he's surprising her with a hot air balloon ride! They're having Filet Mignon Sandwiches, Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad, David's Favorite Carrot Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting and Celebration Manhattans.
Nancy Fuller is throwing a surprise birthday party for her husband. David loves Italian, so that's what's on the menu: Fried Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Goat Cheese, Spaghetti and Lamb Meatballs, Chopped Caprese Salad, and Farmhouse Lemon Birthday Bars. Nothing but the best for David on his birthday!
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a cocktail-style Thanksgiving celebration to honor and thank her closest friends. Rather than a sit-down dinner, all the dishes are appetizer-sized versions of beloved holiday dishes, like Stuffing Arancini, Turkey Waldorf Bites, Charred Brussels Sprout Crostini and a Mulled Cosmo cocktail.
Ina's good friend Dick Baxter restores listed buildings in East Hampton in exchange for a tour around the sights. Ina makes lunch on the porch for his team of builders. To keep these builders strong Ina makes Mini Meatloaves, Buttercream Mashed Potatoes, Brussels sprouts and lardons, and Brownie Pie.