Melissa d'Arabian cooks up restaurant-worthy Italian-American recipes with an eye toward her budget. Simple Fritto Misto makes a satisfying appetizer, and her Italian Marinated Chicken With Red Potatoes is a delicious main course. Orange and Basil Biscotti make the perfect dessert, especially with a cup of hot coffee.
The Kitchen is cooking up an Italian feast, and Jeff Mauro gets the meal going with his Italian Stuffed Artichokes. Sunny Anderson switches things up for her Easy Tomato and Basil Lasagna Roll-Ups. Chef Christian Petroni stops by to share how to get that wood-fired pizza taste at home with his Tenderoni Grilled Pizza, and Geoffrey Zakarian makes an Italian classic, Bucatini al Limone. Marc Murphy shares his recipe for Spaghetti alla Carbonara straight from Rome, and Katie Lee finishes off the Italian feast with a classic frozen Italian dessert, Coffee and Fudge Semifreddo!
Sandra goes Italian, on a budget of course, and she's cooking up her delicious Chicken Scaloppini and a mouth-watering Roasted Garlic Mushroom Risotto. For cocktails raise your glass for Sandra's Creamy Cocoacinnos and for dessert what's more Italian than Tiramisu? Sandra also puts her leftovers to work with a tasty 'Round 2 Recipe' for Italian Fried Chicken and her online Round 2 Recipe for crispy Risotto Cakes!
In Queens, N.Y., Michael Symon gets in touch with his Greek heritage with a classic lamb and feta cheeseburger, and then he sinks his teeth into an Italian-style burger stuffed with smoky mozzarella and prosciutto. In Houston, Texas, he finds a rabbit-meat hot dog with chile pepper toppings so spicy there's a release waiver to sign when ordering it. And finally, in Phoenix, Ariz., Michael places an order at a food truck that hitches up a custom smoker to deliver hot smoked meats inside inventive grilled cheese sandwiches across the Arizona desert.
After a long photo shoot, Valerie Bertinelli kicks back and cooks for her best friend and husband, Tom Vitale, an Italian meal of Bruschetta, Herb-Roasted Baby Beets, Chicken Cutlets with Arugula and Lemon Dressing, and for dessert, a Chocolate Mint Sundae with Homemade Chocolate Sauce. Tom contributes his special Italian Spritz cocktail.
Sandra Lee is living la dolce vita! Her menu is inspired by one of her favorite places in the world, the Italian Riviera. It all starts with an amazing dish she experienced on her last visit, Linguine with Lemon Cream Sauce served on Puff Pastry. The cobalt-blue waters inspired her simple, yet elegant, Sea Bass with Artichoke Pesto that pairs perfectly with Italian Green Beans. And for dessert, a twist on an Italian classic, Tiramisu Crème with Espresso. For cocktail time, Sandra Lee takes a classic Italian liqueur and adds a twist in her Limoncello Sorbet Cocktail. Finally, a tablescape that captures the flavor of the Italian Riviera.
Molly Yeh is putting together a Midwest-Italian inspired feast for Nick's new brass ensemble, The
Northern Plains! She's making sausage forward Spaghetti and Juicy Lucy Meatballs, Charred Broccolini on creamy Homemade Ricotta, and a lively, bright Marinated Bean Salad. For dessert, there are buttery Italian Bakery Cookies sandwiched with raspberry jam and dipped in chocolate with sprinkles.
Ree Drummond and her son, Todd, are delivering dinner to her dad and stepmom, so Ree makes an Italian meal of Creamy Chicken Cacciatore Soup, Parmesan Herb Drop Biscuits and Italian Salad with Parmesan Crisps and Green Olive Dressing. For dessert, she makes a truly decadent Dark Chocolate Cheesecake that she knows her chocoholic dad will love.