Ciao Italia
Cucina Ebraica di Ferrara - Jewish Cooking of Ferrara (#1407)
Mary Ann visits Ferrara, Italy, a Jewish sanctuary created by the d' Este Family for persecuted Jews during the Spanish Inquisition and where it later became a center for banking and commerce. Then she goes nella cucina to re-create classic Kosher Jewish recipes featuring pasta and squash, with chef Walter Potenza, owner of Aquaviva Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island. [26 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
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Ciao Italia | August 2012 website welcome | PBS
Mary Ann prepares stuffed figs 03:45
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Ciao Italia | March 2012 Web Welcome | PBS
Mary Ann visits Sandri's Pastry shop in Perugia, Italy. 01:48
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Ciao Italia 2222 Shrimp and Cannelini Beans... (#2222)
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Series Description: Mary Ann Esposito, host of the longest-running cooking show on public television, travels around the United States and Rome, Italy in search of recipes that can be prepared in thirty-minutes or less for a busy audience that has time to enjoy great Italian food but doesn' t always have time to prepare it "the old way."
All Upcoming Episodes
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Shrimp and Gamberoni/Scampi E Gamberoni (#2113)
Pan-fried Prawns Antipasto, Quinoa and Pan-cooked Shrimp and Roasted Prawns Oregenata are prepared. [26 minutes]
- Mon, May 20, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, May 20, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Whole Wheat Pizza/Pizza Integrale (#2114)
Mary Ann's got healthy whole wheat flour on her mind -- and in her mixing bowl too. [27 minutes]
- Fri, May 24, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, May 24, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Want Chickpeas? / Chi Vuole Ceci? (#2023)
Recipes include Chickpea Salad with Black Olives, Chickpea and Pasta Soup and Chickpea Meatballs. [26 minutes]
- Sat, May 25, 10:30 AM on IPTV
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Gourmet Fish/Pesce Di Bungustao (Guest Jasper White) (#2115)
Braised Halibut with Saffron, Fennel, Tomatoes and Mussels and Stuffed Flounder are prepared. [27 minutes]
- Mon, May 27, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, May 27, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Everyone Loves Italian Food/Tutti Amano I Cibi Italiani (#2116)
Farro with Sausage and Mushrooms and Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Roasted Vegetables are served. [27 minutes]
- Fri, May 31, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, May 31, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Five Ingredient Favorites/Cinque Ingredienti Favoriti (#2117)
Chicken with Lemon and Herbs, Steak with Caper Sauce and a Stuffed Portabello Mushroom Quiche. [27 minutes]
- Mon, June 3, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 3, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Fresh Ricotta/Ricotta Fresca (#2118)
Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese-stuffed Pizza Carnevale and orange-flavored Ricotta Cheesecake. [27 minutes]
- Fri, June 7, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 7, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Cookie Favorites / Biscotti Favoriti (#2025)
Kid baker Peter Scognamillo helps Mary Ann make Maddalena Raspberry Cookies and Almond Crisps. [26 minutes]
- Sat, June 8, 10:30 AM on IPTV
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Who Wants Pizza?/Chi Vuole Pizza? (#2119)
Focaccine Antipasto with dough infused with freshly-minced Basil, Parsley, Tarragon and thyme. [27 minutes]
- Mon, June 10, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 10, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Handmade Fresh Cheese/Formaggio Fresco Fatto A Mano (#2120)
Burrata with Roasted, Marinated asparagus, Scamorza Cheese Casserole and Whipped Ricotta Parfait. [27 minutes]
- Fri, June 14, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 14, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Cooking with Friends in Amalfi / Cucinando Con Gli Amici in Amalfi (#2026)
Scallops in Vinaigrette and Sea Bass with Orange Sauce, Mushroom Salad and Hazelnut are created. [26 minutes]
- Sat, June 15, 10:30 AM on IPTV
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Classic Bolognese Pasta/Lasagne Verdi Alla Bolognese (#2121)
Lasagne Verdi alla Bolognese, Lasagne Spinach Noodles and Bologna-Style Ragu are prepared. [26 minutes]
- Mon, June 17, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 17, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Classic Tuscan Dishes/I Piatti Classici Toscani (#2122)
Fresh Pappardelle with Rabbit, Mushrooms, Bird-Style Beans and Salted Pizza Bites are served. [26 minutes]
- Fri, June 21, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 21, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Eggplant/Melanzane (#2201)
Mary Ann prepares hearty Couscous with Eggplant and a Whole Wheat Pizza with Grilled Eggplant. [26 minutes]
- Sat, June 22, 10:30 AM on IPTV
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Sicilian Pizza/Sfincione (#2123)
Sfingione is a doughy treat studded with sardines and Scamorza cheese and spicy tomato sauce. [26 minutes]
- Mon, June 24, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 24, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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$20.00 Dinner/Venti Dollari Per La Cena (#2124)
A creamy Farfalle with Gorgonzola Sauce and Oven-roasted Pork Loin with Apples are served. [27 minutes]
- Fri, June 28, 7:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 28, 1:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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More Than Pizza/Piu' Della Pizza (#2202)
Spinach and Cheese Tart in a savory pumpkin seed Crust and Pepperoni Pizza Pretzels are created. [26 minutes]
- Sat, June 29, 10:30 AM on IPTV
Past Episodes
These episodes of Ciao Italia aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Earth and Sea / Terra E Mare (#2022)
- Roast Pork, Tuscan Style/Arista! (#2112)
- Exquisite Plums/Susine Squisite (#2111)
- Congratulations!/Congratulazione! (#2021)
- Classic Pasta of Liguria/La Pasta Classica Da Liguria (#2110)
- Mushroom Fantasy/Una Fantasia Dei Funghi (#2109)
- Nonna Galasso's Neapolitan Easter Bread / Casatiello alla Nonna Galasso (#2020)
- Have A Cookie/Avere Un Biscotto (#2108)
- Different Pizzas/Pizze Diversi (#2107)
- Perfect Paccheri / Paccheri Perfetti (#2019)
- Macaroni/Maccheroni (#2106)
- St. Anthony's Feast/La Festa Di San Antonio (#2105)
- Eat Cardoons! / Mangiate Cardi! (#2018)
- Onions Make the Meal/Le Cipolle Fanno Il Pasto (#2104)
- Pizza On Parade/Una Parata Della Pizza (#2103)
- In Campania with Students / In Campagna Studenti (#2017)
- White Asparagus/Asparagi Bianchi (#2102)
- Lamb Roman Style/Abbacchio Alla Romana (#2101)
- The Cooking of Campania / La Cucina Di Campagna (#2008)
- Calzones! / Calzoni! (#2016)
- More Umbrian Cooking/Piu' Cucina Umbra (#2226)
- Cheeses/Formaggi (#2225)
- Festival! / La Festa (#2015)
- Cauliflower/Broccolo (#2224)
- Company Dinner/La Cena Per Gli Ospiti (#2223)
- Meatballs? You Bet! / Polpettone? Ma Certo! (#2014)
- Antipasto Favorites/Antipasti Favoriti (#2222)
- Cooking for Friends/Cucinando Per Gli Amici (#2221)
- Chicken/Pollo (#2220)
- Cooking with Herbs/Cucinando Con Le Herbe (#2219)
- Cooking School for Everyone/La Scuola Di Cucina Per Tutti (#2218)
- Something Sweet/Qualcosa Di Dolce (#2217)
- Bread and Little Bellies/Pane E Panzerotti (#2216)
- Mom's Cookies/Biscotti Della Mamma (#2215)
- Tuna! / Tonno! (#2013)
- Pugliese Pasta/La Pasta Pugliese (#2214)
- Clams/Le Vongole (#2213)
- Only Five Ingredients / Solo Cinque Ingredienti (#2012)
- Umbrian Cooking/La Cucina Umbra (#2212)
- Cooking with the Chef/Cucinando Con Lo Chef (#2211)
- Zucchini / La Zucca! (#2011)
- Special Pasta/Pasta Speciale (#2210)
- Vegetable Casseroles/Casseruole Delle Verdure (#2209)
- Before Anything, the Antipasti / Prima di Tutto gli Antipasti (#2010)
- Cooking Abruzzi Style/La Cucina Abruzzese (#2208)
- Gourmet Vegetables/Le Verdure Del Buongustaio (#2207)
- Carrots! What a Surprise! / Carote! Che Sorpresa! (#2009)
- Exquisite Cakes/Le Torte Squisite (#2206)
- Festival of the Seven Fishes/La Festa Dei Sette Pesci (#2205)
- Delicious Sauces/Le Salse Deliziose (#2204)
- Healthy Eating/Cibo Per La Salute (#2203)
- Give Me Pasta / Dammi La Pasta (#2007)
- More Than Pizza/Piu' Della Pizza (#2202)
- Eggplant/Melanzane (#2201)
- Orzo! The Best of Everything! / Orzo! Il Meglio di Tutto! (#2006)