Giada De Laurentiis spends several days working at the restaurants of celebrated master Chef Fabio Picchi, where she shares her knowledge and, in turn, learns the art of Florentine cuisine. When she gets back to her apartment, she creates an Italian menu with a California spin, making dishes like Prosciutto Broth with Farro and Spinach and Branzino Puttanesca.
Aunt Raffy joins Giada De Laurentiis in the kitchen to re-create a few of grandmother Nonna Luna's recipes. Nonna Luna's recipe diaries include a wealth of family recipes and cooking secrets passed down from Nonna Luna to Raffy, and then from Raffy to Giada. Some of Giada's favorites include Nonna's Artichokes, Baked Risotto and a special Spinach Loaf.
Sandra takes us on a trip to the Far East with easy Asian-inspired recipes. To start things off, a Spinach and Lychee Salad. Edamame with Shitake Mushrooms perfectly complements Sandra's Miso Poached Tilapia with Udon Noodles. For dessert, a creamy Coconut Rice Pudding with a sweet and tart Cherry Sauce and a sensational Safire Moon cocktail.
Melissa d'Arabian takes grilling beyond steaks and burgers with a light fish menu. Her Citrus Tilapia "En Papillote" features delicate tilapia filets grilled in foil packets, served on a bed of baby spinach and topped with her Grilled Summer Relish. For dessert, Grilled Pound Cake gets served with warm grilled peaches and an orange-scented Cream Cheese Glaze.
Ree Drummond is sharing a selection of fast chicken favorites. First, Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie is a 16-minute spin on a comfort classic, followed by Mustard Herb Chicken Cutlets and Garlic Spinach that's perfect for speedy entertaining. There's shortcut one-pan Pesto Chicken Lasagna Skillet, and delicious stir-fried Balsamic Chicken is a super easy and quick meal.
Valerie Bertinelli is testing out new ways to sneak veggies into her recipes that kids will absolutely love. When her producer's two little grandsons drop by, she makes Baked Mac and Cheese with Hidden Cauliflower, Jazzed Up Sweet Potato Fries, Spinach and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken, and Zucchini and Ginger Naked Cake with Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting.
Molly Yeh is preparing make-ahead meals in anticipation of the birth of her first child. There's a freezer-friendly version of Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos, Mini Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Casseroles and Potato Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches. She also teaches Nick how to make a super-quick Salmon Sheet Pan Supper with Horseradish Sauce for dinner.