Nonna's pasta al forno with mini meatballs; spicy broccolini; orange bundt cake with mandarinello and blackberry compote and marscapone cream.
Sautéed mushroom bruschetta; spicy linguine with shrimp Al'Amatriciana; Insalata Tre Colori with lemon dijon vinaigrette; toasted hazelnut twists and affogato.
Laura cooks some of her dad's favorite dishes; grilled seafood salad with calamari and shrimp; classic Neapolitan Margherita pizza and white pizza; chocolate-hazelnut Zeppole.
Laura makes smokey black bean rice; mexican-style chicken pot pie; tomato avocado salad with yogurt dressing; brownie truffles.
Belgian waffles topped with sausage and apple hash; roasted fig salad with goat cheese; almond Madelines; delicious orange & raspberry mimosa.
Crispy Pancetta Wrapped Pork Loin with creamy Polenta Parmigiano; Roasted Fennel Salad with Oranges & Baby Arugula; Gingerbread Tiramisu.
Laura uses their love of steakhouses as inspiration to cook a meal to enjoy with her husband, Joe; their date night menu consists of seared NY strip steaks and green beans with herbed butter along with ribollita and amaretto tiramasu.
Laura prepares quick meals for her busy day; Eggs in Purgatory for breakfast; portabello melt on 7-grain bread for lunch for herself, her husband and coworkers; scallops with wine and pancetta for dinner.
Laura hosts a casual game night; Papa Sal prepares his spicy steamed mussels; Laura offers her guests classic Italian antipasti and short rib and bechamel lasagna; white chocolate and raspberry layered panna cotta is served for dessert.
Laura uses local New Jersey veggies in her old family recipes; she prepares butternut squash and black bean chili in addition to broccoli rabe pesto pasta and roasted tomato tart.
Laura searches for a versatile little black dress for upcoming events; prepares marinara sauce and adds it to Italian pot roast with porcini mushrooms; tomato bisque; Greek mini pizzas.
Laura creates one-pot meals for her cousin Kate and her husband, who are busy adjusting to life with a newborn baby; she provides veggie mac 'n' cheese; Spanish chicken and rice; cannoli bundt cake.
Laura is inspired to create an all-day breakfast menu; crème fraîche and veggie frittata; smoked salmon and dill quiche; breakfast bruschetta bar.
Laura spends a fun day of shopping and pampering with the girls; prepares coconut shrimp with sweet chili sauce; spinach and potato puffs; cheesecake brownies; sea salt caramel corn.