Ciao Italia

East meets West when Mary Ann prepares an Italianized version of Bok Choy with Speck Alto Adige and Asiago Cheese. Then Vignarola with fresh peas, beans and artichokes.

Mary Ann reels in the perfect recipe for Neapolitan Fish Soup. Then it's time for Swordfish Sicilian Style sizzling on the grill.

Mary Ann "deconstructs" the classic cannoli into a deep-fried saucer-shaped circle that she stacks three-high, and pipes in fresh ricotta filling.

Francesca Marconi and Mary Ann join forces to make a classic New England Clam Chowder, then a succulent Seafood Stew, and Francesca's signature Squid with Rice.

Mary Ann turns a chuck roast and mountain of onions into a two course masterpiece with classic Neapolitan Meat and Onion Sauce over ziti and Spaghetti alla Puttanesca.

Renee Plummer makes Sunday Supper at her house with her Sunday Sauce with Meatballs, Lambchop Lollipops, and Tomato Salad. Mary Ann lends a hand, to make this a Super Sunday.

Mary Ann harvests a bountiful lettuce crop from her husband's garden to create a Fennel and Fig Salad, a Tuscan Bean Salad with Soppressata, and finishes with a Little Gem Salad.

Mary Ann re-creates a traditional Sicilian recipe called Pasta Trapanese, made with a spiral pasta called Busiate tossed with a sauce of almonds, tomatoes, basil, and garlic.

Mary Ann heads to Alto Adige to create Spinach Spaetzle tossed in a sauteed onion and speck sauce. Then she finishes with Spaetzle dressed with a butter, cream, and speck sauce.

Mary Ann makes a hearty Ligurian Potato Loaf. Then it's on to a garden fresh, Swiss Chard, Potato, and Carrot Pie. Then a delicate, custard-like Sage Pie.

Mary Ann's got a secret that gives Modica's Chocolate Cookies their unforgettable taste. A clever blend of chocolate, cinnamon, lemon zest, whipped egg whites, and ground veal.

Executive Chef Paolo Laboa shares his cheese and fresh herbs-stuffed Pansotti topped with Walnut Pesto. Next up, is Paolo's Torta Bietole. Viva Liguria! Viva Paolo!

Mary Ann picks artichokes from Guy's garden and creates Neapolitan Stuffed Artichokes. Then it's Drowned Artichokes stewed with olives, parsley, garlic until tender.

Mary Ann honors the important role women play for equality and justice for all people by creating this spectacular-looking and awesomely-tasting Mimosa Cake.

Mary Ann shows how to make Mascarpone cheese. It pairs perfectly with many recipes, including Mascarpone and Blackberry Cake as well as Mascarpone and Plum Sundae.

Jay Curzio invites Mary Ann to help him prepare his Osso Buco with Polenta. Room for dessert? You bet, when it's Mary Ann's Parmesan Cheesecake.

Mary Ann harvests a crop of tomatoes in Guy's Garden, then prepares two of her favorite recipes, starting with Tomato Gratin. Next up, her classic Tomato Tart.

Mary Ann adds to the ways you can enjoy shrimp, starting with Shrimp with Beer. Next is Shrimp in Arugula Sauce. Then Mary Ann fires up her grill for Grilled Shrimp with Rosemary.

A memorable meal is yours for the making, with Mary Ann's Tuna-Stuffed Red Peppers. Baked Chicken Thighs are next. What about an Herb Salad with melon, grapes, honey, and thyme?

Mary Ann captures the unique cuisine of Sicily by preparing Roasted Squash Salad and Roast Pork Loin Sicilian Style. And for dessert? It's Sicilian Chocolate Spice Cookies.

Pizza dough takes on new meaning when Mary Ann layers it with tomato sauce and sliced caciocavallo cheese, then folds it... and folds it again to create a Sicilian favorite.

Ryan (RJ) Joyce has come a long way from washing dishes in the Ciao Italia television studio twenty years ago. Mary Ann reminisces while she helps him prepare some favorites.

Mary Ann champions the humble cauliflower with her Roasted Cauliflower, Spaghetti with Cauliflower, and Cauliflower Steak. Say so long to ho-hum.

Burrata is the star with Mary Ann's Roasted Vegetable and Burrata Salad. Then she makes a Chickpea Pasta with Burrata. Then Poached Fresh Fruit Salad with Burrata.

Mary Ann rolls out the red carpet when she rolls up her favorite Stuffed Veal Rolls, Sicilian Style. Then she prepares Potato Salad with Oregano, Messina Style.