Ciao Italia
Season 29 Episode 15 - Cookies for Everyone / I Biscotti per Tutti
Mary Ann and her young assistant, Calliope, prepare doughs for different vanilla and chocolate biscotti combinations. Then Mary Ann teaches her how to make Amaretti di Mombaruzzo.
Subtitles: English
Starring:Mary Ann Esposito
Directed by:Paul Lally
Season 29
S29:E01 - From the Sea (Dal Mare)
Mary Ann sets sail for seafood shores and reels in three easy-to prepare and great to eat recipes: Fish Chowder, Scallops with Spinach, and Baked Fish with Lemon and Olives.
S29:E02 - Party Cakes / Torte per Feste
Mary Ann’s recipe for Tuscany-inspired Prato Almond Cake is as simple to prepare as it is delicious to eat. Then it’s on to the magical Dried Plum and Balsamic Vinegar Tart.
S29:E03 - Ricotta! / Cucinare Con La Ricotta!
Mary Ann prepares a childhood favorite: Nonna Galasso’s Fried Ricotta with Salad Tomatoes on Crostini. Then it’s Ricotta Gnocchi and Ricotta Cheese with Honey and Almonds.
S29:E04 - Tuscan Supper / Cena Toscana
Mary Ann travels to Tuscany to cook with Chef Michele Rabazzi, who prepares Pappa al Pomodoro. Then he fires up the grill for Beef Tagliata con Patate Duchesse.
S29:E05 - Cauliflower, Really? / Cavolfiore, Davvero?
Mary Ann makes makes her low-cal Cauliflower Crust Pizza. Then it’s time for Fried Cauliflower. And who needs potatoes when you can enjoy guilt-free Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes.
S29:E06 - Little Hankies Two Ways / Piccoli Fazzoletti in Due Modi
Nothing better than fresh pasta “Handkerchiefs” tossed with a Ligurian Pesto Sauce. And if you have a sweet tooth, Mary Ann has just the thing with her Fazzoletti with Fruit.
S29:E07 - Exquisite Cannelloni / Cannelloni Squisiti
Mary Ann prepares a Lamb Ragu to fill freshly made Cannelloni. And if you’re in the mood for a vegetarian version, then keep watching for Crepes with Vegetables and Cheese.
S29:E08 - Make Mine Mussels / Prepara Le Mie Cozze
Mary Ann travels to cold waters off the Gulf of Maine for Gary Moretti’s Bangs Island Mussels. First up, Gary’s Awesome Aiolis. Then Mary Ann's memorable Mussel Potato Salad.
S29:E09 - Peppers / Peperoni Ripieni Napoletani
You haven’t lived until you’ve enjoyed Mary Ann’s Neapolitan Style Stuffed Red Peppers. Then she cooks up Peperonata and Sicilian-style topping, Peppers with Garlic and Mint.
S29:E10 - Tuna / Tonno!
Tuna takes a creative turn when Mary Ann prepares Tuna Meatballs with Caponata. Then Mary Ann proves mealtime couldn’t be easier when she rustles up Cous Cous with Tuna.
S29:E11 - Little Surprise Packages / Piccoli Pacchetti a Sorpresa
Mary Ann enjoys one of Sicily’s favorites: Panzerotti Palermitani. Then chickpeas take center stage for a sweet ravioli filled with chocolate, citron, honey, and almonds.
S29:E12 - Not Just Zucchini / Non Solo Zucchine
What to do with all that zucchini from the garden? Mary Ann makes a Fig and Zucchini Bread. Then it’s her Zucchini Meatballs. And when in Rome, enjoy Fried Zucchini, Roman Style.
S29:E13 - Something Special (Qualcosa Di Speciale)
Mary Ann visits Michele Rabazzi to create one of his restaurant’s favorite primos; Tagliatelle with Basil Pesto. Then Mary Ann helps him prepare a Strudel with Saffron Sauce.
S29:E14 - Cialdoni, Agrigento Pastries / Cialdoni, Pasticcini Di Agrigento
Mary Ann duplicates these cannoli-like delicacies by first baking them crisp in the oven, coating them with crushed pistachios then filling them with sweet ricotta.
S29:E15 - Cookies for Everyone / I Biscotti per Tutti
Mary Ann and her young assistant, Calliope, prepare doughs for different vanilla and chocolate biscotti combinations. Then Mary Ann teaches her how to make Amaretti di Mombaruzzo.
S29:E16 - A Bag of Lemons (Una Borsa Di Limoni)
Italians love lemons. Mary Ann starts with Spaghetti Procida. Then Mary Ann shows you what happens to your taste buds when you prepare her signature Lemon Salad.
S29:E17 - All Chicken / Tutto Pollo
Chicken’s the star of this episode. Mary Ann creates a Chicken with Speck Alto Adige. In a hurry? Make Mary Ann's Chicken Cacciatore. Finally, Chicken with Lemon and Herbs.
S29:E18 - Focaccia Savory and Sweet / Focaccia Salata E Dolce
Mary Ann and Eddie Payne make Focaccia with Rosemary & Sea Salt and a Focaccia Appetizer. Panzanella Salad comes next. And finally Focaccia with Poached Fruit and Sweet Ricotta.
S29:E19 - A Beautiful Plate of Pasta / Un Bellissimo Piatto Di Pasta
Krazy for Kale? Mary Ann is and creates Farfalle with Kale Sauce. Then she gets creative with farro flour and makes a potful of fettucine-cut pasta to toss with creamy sauce.
S29:E20 - Fantastic Farro / Farro Fantastico
Savory, not sweet is Mary Ann’s Farro Cake. This versatile grain makes a perfect base for Mary Ann’s Farro Salad; filled with sweet red peppers, fennel, capers, and mushrooms.
S29:E21 - Warm Up With Soup / Riscaldati Con La Zuppa
Mary Ann celebrates the abundant seafood of Sardinia by preparing a Sardinian Style Fish Casserole. Plus a soup that’s simple as it is spectacular, Rice and Asparagus Soup.
S29:E22 - Potato Ravioli (I Ravioli Di Patate)
Mary Ann celebrates Tuscany’s regional dishes by preparing Tortelli di Patate alla Mugellina. Then she makes life easy in the kitchen by creating East meets West Won Ton Tortelli.
S29:E23 - Artistic Salads (Insalate Artistiche)
Mary Ann's busy harvesting the fixings for summertime salads, starting with Red Salad. Then Arugula Salad with Pears and Asiago and finally, lemon tangy, Summer Rice Salad.
S29:E24 - Cooks Choice / La Scelta Del Cuoco
Chef Michele Rabazzo prepares Tortelli Maremmani with Carrot Cream and Black Truffle. Then it’s a chocolate-style Mt. Vesuvius eruption with Chocolate Lava Cake.
S29:E25 - Tasty Cabbage / Cavolo Saporito
Mary Ann uses leaves of Savoy Cabbage and fills them with ground beef, pork, and rice for her Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Then she fries up a batch of Cabbage and Beans Croquettes.
S29:E26 - Eat and Enjoy! / Mangia E Divertiti!
Mary Ann visits Steve DiFillippo to prepare his Potato Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms and Truffle Sauce. Then it’s on Kobe Beef Meatballs. Then a Homemade Tomato Soup.
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