Ciao Italia
Season 27 Episode 1 - Got Lemons? (Avete Limoni?)
Mary Ann makes a luxurious Sicilian Almond Lemon Cake. She tops hers with Candied Lemon Slices then drizzles it with a confectioners sugar glaze that sings of Sicily.
Subtitles: English
Starring:Mary Ann Esposito
Directed by:Paul Lally
Season 27
S27:E01 - Got Lemons? (Avete Limoni?)
Mary Ann makes a luxurious Sicilian Almond Lemon Cake. She tops hers with Candied Lemon Slices then drizzles it with a confectioners sugar glaze that sings of Sicily.
S27:E02 - Fabulous Focaccia / Favolosa Focaccia
Mary Ann creates a double-crust Focaccia stuffed with escarole and Pecorino Romano cheese. She gives step-by-step instructions to create this Focaccia alla Molisana.
S27:E03 - Magic in a Pot / Magia in Una Pentola
Mary Ann says don’t be chicken when it comes to making your own Homemade Chicken Broth. Use the broth to make her Meatball and Chicken Soup.
S27:E04 - More Than Just a Cone
Morgan Morano invites Mary Ann to her gelateria to share the secrets behind her gelato. Then they Neapolitan-Style Ice Cream Cake and Double Fudge Chocolate Semifreddo cake.
S27:E05 - Dumplings to Die for / Gnocchi
Mary Ann features Canederli with Speck, a fantastic dumpling-like recipe from the little-known Italian region of Trentino Aldo Adige.
S27:E06 - GiuliaMountain Food / Cibo Di Montagna
The mountains of Friuli Venezia Giulia region make you hungry for deep-fried Cheese Fritters filled with prosciutto di Parma and Montasio cheese. Then a piping hot bowl of Yota.
S27:E07 - Art of the Artichoke / Larte Del Carciofo
Mary Ann stuffs artichokes with farro, parsley, mint, and pecorino Romano cheese. Using freshly chopped mint and more pecorino cheese, Mary Ann whips up a Frittata with Mint.
S27:E08 - Handmade Cheese! / Formaggio Fatto a Mano
Luca Mignone invites Mary Ann to his caseificio to show her how to make cheeses. Christina Barbieri helps Mary Ann make Burrata Salad, Grilled Scamorza, and Tomato Caprese Salad.
S27:E09 - Light Up Your Taste Buds
Mary Ann prepares Eggplant with Candle Pasta. What’s a great “second act?” How about Peppers and Potatoes, made with spicy, dried Senise peppers.
S27:E10 - Legumes for Health / Legumi per La Salute
Mary Ann prepares Lentils and Leeks with Sausage, a meal in a pot. And if you possibly have room for more, she shows you how simple it is to prepare Roasted Chickpeas.
S27:E11 - Comfort Food
Mary Ann prepares an unforgettable Balsamic Vinegar Glazed Pork Butt. She turns her talents to creating her Nona Galasso’s “take another slice” Swiss Chard and Potato Pie.
S27:E12 - Catch of the Day
Founder of Tuscan Brands Joe Faro shows Mary Ann the ins and outs of one of his Italy-themed “Tuscan Markets” and create Lobster Ravioli in Butter Sauce.
S27:E13 - A Surprise Inside (Una Sopresa Dentro)
Mary Ann stuffs an Ascolana olive with a savory combination of ground beef and pork, combined with chopped walnuts, thyme and lemon zest. A great companion treat: Olive Pesto.
S27:E14 - Supper on the Grill / Cena Alla Griglia
Mary Ann prepares Grilled Chicken with Herbs, surrounded by Grilled Veggie Kabobs. Then Mary Ann creates a classic side dish of Pan-cooked Fennel.
S27:E15 - Fantastic Fazzoletti / Fantastici Fazzoletti
Mary Ann harvests aromatic basil leaves for making pesto, using olive oil, pine nuts and a LOT of elbow grease. Then she creates handmade Pasta Handkerchiefs with Pesto Sauce.
S27:E16 - Salumi Party! / Festa Di Salumi
Patti Fortuna-Stannard invites Mary Ann for a salami party with Patti’s Casalinga with Fettucine. Mary Ann joins in with classic Minestrone. Then they create Peperoni Pretzels.
S27:E17 - Sweet Sebadas / Dolci Sebadas
Mary Ann shows how to create Sebadas, starting with homemade dough, flattened and filled with a melted then cooled blend of pecorino Romano cheese, orange zest, and mint.
S27:E18 - Gifts From the Forest / Ragali Dalla Foresta
Dennis Chesley takes Mary Ann fungi harvesting. Then, Mary Ann demonstrates the delicious art of creating Marinated Mushrooms and a unique Mushroom Carpaccio that’s party-perfect.
S27:E19 - Sunday Sauce / La Salsa Di Domenica
Mary Ann starts her Sunday Sauce with garden-fresh plum tomatoes. While the sauce simmers, she makes her grandmother’s fork-tender braciole, then adds sausage and meatballs.
S27:E20 - Cave Into Cavatelli
If you’re making cavatelli, you need a machine that cranks them by the dozens. Mary Ann’s in luck, because she has la macchina di pasta and adds them to a broccoli rabe sauce.
S27:E21 - Joy and Music on a Plate / Gioia E Musica Su Un Piatto
Mary Ann makes short work of freshly-rolled sheets of pasta, transforming them into spaghetti. She combines this with an Abruzzese regional classic Lamb Ragú.
S27:E22 - Catanian Cooking / Cucina Di Catania
Rose Faro invites Mary Ann to her home kitchen where they prepare Asparagus Fritters, a hearty Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan, and finally Oven-Roasted Lamb Stew.
S27:E23 - Hot and Hearty
Mary Ann chooses the little known Val d’Aosta region of Italy to create one of its classic dishes, Beef Stew with Polenta.
S27:E24 - Allonda
Mary Ann’s “on the wave” with her Venetian seafood extravaganza of calamari, clams, and scallops, zested with lemon and fresh parsley; perfect for the Risotto she stirs up.
S27:E25 - Lombardia Dinner, Milano Style / Cena Alla Milanese
Mary Ann’s full course meal inspired by Lombarda favorites, starting with a “primo” of Tomato Risotto. Then Milanese Veal Cutlet. She finishes off with Lombarda Polenta Cake.
S27:E26 - Strega Nonnas Pizza / La Pizza Alla Strega Nonna
Tomie de Paolo invites Mary Ann to his studio to choose a recipe of one of his most famous characters, “Strega Nona.” Tomie makes it while Mary Ann makes her favorite Calzones.
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