Michael shows a groom-to-be how to whip up an elegant meal for his intended as they save money for the big day. With recipes for Zucchini Saltimbocca , Stuffed Chicken Thighs w/Red Pepper Tomato Sauce over Fettucine, Hazelnut Semifreddo.
Michael pulls out the Chiarello holiday favorites, and invites a few guests over to cook their Italian favorites. With recipes for Pastura, Turdilli & Chocolate Baci di Dama (Ladies Kisses)
Today Michael's making a hearty Breakfast for any time of day With recipes for Potato Hash with Baked Eggs, Savory Fluffy Pancake with Fontina, Melon Fettuccini with sweet wine and fresh mint, Café Correcto - espresso with a 'pop" & Grand Mimosa
Our guests head to the pumpkin patch and pick some ripe ones, then they enjoy Michael's autumn feast of pumpkin delicacies with recipes for Pumpkin Pastina served in a Pumpkin, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Frisee Salad & Cranberry Vodka Cocktail
Wine Recommendation
2004 Trefethen Dry Reisling
2002 Hawk Crest Cabernet
With recipes for Forever Roasted Lamb with Roasted Winter Vegetables, Risotto al Cabernet, Roasted Beet Onion and Orange Salad, and Peppermint Mock Misu, Michael is going to show you how to throw a dinner party full of elegance.
Gameplan
1 Day Before Party:
Morning of the Party (At least 8 hours before meal is served):
One Hour before the Party:
Eat and Enjoy!
It's a quiet dinner at home, filled with some of your all-time favorite comfort foods and served TV dinner style! With Michael's recipes for Cup of Quick Minestrone , Turkey Polpettone Sandwich in Marinara, Parmesan Fries oven baked, Warm Bananas w/Brown Sugar & Bay leaf over Chocolate Cake
Gameplan
Day Before Party:
One Hour Before Party:
As Guests Arrive:
Eat and Enjoy!
Wine Recommendation
2001 Trefethen Merlot
It's a trip to the Kasbah as Michael goes Moroccan with a party that just sounds exotic. With recipes for Tagine of Lamb Stracotto w/ Spring Onions, Ceci with sage & garlic,Couscous, Dates & figs for dessert with mint tea.
Gameplan
Day Before Party:
1 Hour Before Party:
At the party:
Eat and Enjoy!
Wine Recommendation
Trefethen Double T 2002 Napa Valley Red
Ravenswood 2003 Vintners Blend Zinfandel
It's the Italian version of Spanish tapas-cicchetti. Throughout Venice you can find these cicchetti bars serving bite size appetizers. With recipes for Polenta Bites w/Caramelized Mushrooms, Pan Roasted Trout Bruschetta w/Chili Vinaigrette, Baked Clams w/ Prosciutto Bits & Bread Crumbs, Grilled Sweet Italian Sausages w/Basalmic Reduction.
Michael returns to his days in Miami for this inexpensive party full of hot and hearty Cuban favorites. With recipes for Ropa Vieja, Double Fried Plantains, Black Beans and cumin scented rice, Caipirinha
Gameplan
1 Day Before Party:
1 Hour Before Party:
At the Party:
Eat and Enjoy!
It's Jan versus Michael again, and this time they are tackling the perfect pizza. With a little store bought dough and a lot of imagination, they are stepping in the ring to prove who has the knockout recipe for this traditional American favorite.
Round up your doggies for a pony ride! Michael throws a children's birthday party with a western theme that any kid will love. With recipes for Mac and cheese "Lasagna style, BBQ Chicken "toes" on skewers & Cupcake club sandwich
Michael takes everyone's favorite healthy side dish and makes it the main event. With recipes for Raw Corn, Arugula, Pecorino and Chicken Breast Salad, Warm Peach & Prosciutto Salad ,Very Green Broccoli Soup, Prosecco digestif, Peccorino w/Honey and Hazelnuts & an Old World Italian Fruit Bowl on Ice.
It's an American Thanksgiving tradition, country style. With recipes for Whole Roasted Turkey with Citrus Rosemary Salt, Roasted Winter Squash, and Autumn Panzanella
Gameplan
1 Day Before Party
3 Hours Before Party:
At the Party:
Eat and Enjoy!
Wine Recommendation
2001 Trefethen Cabernet, Napa Valley
2001 Adler Fels Gewurztraminer, Russian River Valley