First up is a Pepperoni Pizza Burger, bomba style! Then, it's an Italian Sub like you've never seen, served with a chili oil for dipping. For dessert, Lorenzo and his friends are helping make Bombini Doughnuts topped with sprinkles and chocolate sauce.
Giada De Laurentiis creates four distinct noodle recipes based on cuisines from around the world. From Japan, a Chilled Soba Noodle Salad, an Italian Farfalle With Chicken and Porcini Mushrooms, Pastitsio from Greece and a Chinese-inspired Chocolate Chow Mein for dessert.
Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman love Italian food so much they're challenging the bakers to create lasagna dessert imposters! The bakers must create meat lasagna, spinach-and-mushroom lasagna or veggie-pesto lasagna imposters if they want to stay in the game.
Mary Berg and her husband share their new tradition of at-home date night, born from quarantine-life cravings for Italian-American chain restaurants. Mary recreates the checkered tablecloth magic with Classic Italian Restaurant Salad dripping with homemade Italian dressing and deliciously Stuffed Banana Peppers filled with beef and sausage, topped with herby tomato passata sauce. For a fuss-free, make-ahead dessert, Mary's simplified Tiramisu has thick layers of mascarpone cream with coffee and booze-soaked ladyfingers. And don't forget the pasta! Mary's rich and creamy Fettucine Alfredo loaded with shrimp will have you singing "that's amore!"
A big setback leaves one chef unsure whether her sausage and okra appetizer will come together on time and as planned. Savory pie and a fresh Italian cheese meet on the chefs' entree plates. Then, peppers and pears pair up in an exciting dessert round.
Molly Yeh revisits her can't-miss, retro-inspired dessert recipes. She starts with delicate Italian Rainbow Cookies and Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies. There are also Red Velvet Snow Balls and Giant Sprinkle Macaroons, and Molly's Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are a Midwest lunchbox classic.
Giada De Laurentiis puts a West Coast spin on an East Coast tradition with an ultimate Italian clam bake dinner on the beach for her family. In addition to a California Clam Bake, her menu includes Summer Succotash, Grilled Seafood Salad with Mustard Butter and, for dessert, Frozen S'mores.
Giada De Laurentiis spends the day taking a boat trip along Florence's Arno River and enjoying a traditional Italian spread with her daughter, sister and nephew. The picnic menu includes Kale Salsa Verde Bruschetta, Tuna, White Bean and Bitter Greens Salad, and Torrone Mess for a light dessert.
Guy Fieri makes dinner for his family, filled with his takes on Italian classics. The meal centers around Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms, a flavorful, earthy dish that's perfect alongside bright and tangy Roasted Root Vegetable and Radiatore Pasta Salad. For dessert, Guy's got a delicious twist on cannoli.
Trisha Yearwood and her sister, Beth, make a hearty Italian feast to refuel after a sisterly sparring session at the boxing gym. On the menu are Penne with Spicy Sausage Sauce, Garlic Bread, and Orange and Almond Biscotti for dessert. Trisha's also mixing up a special cocktail she calls Knockout Punch.