Ciao Italia
Mandorle! - Almonds! (#1611)
Pastry baker and cookbook author, Jim Dodge, brings his talents --and almonds -- nella cucina to create his famous Almond Lemon Torta with Strawberries. Then he helps Mary Ann create her Almond Paste Cheesecake topped with luscious apricots. Along the way, Jim shares many secret tips to successful baking, including how to cut a perfect slice every time.
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Program 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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Orecchiette - Little Ears (#1613)
A 73 year-old woman in Altamura, Italy creates this dish after making the pasta dough by hand.
- Sat, May 17, 12:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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A Tavola Con La Famiglia - At Table with the Family (#1625)
Restaurant and hotel-owner Gianfranco Marrocco is one busy man and he has one big hungry family. Fortunately for them, he
- Sat, May 17, 11:30 AM on IPTV
- Fri, June 27, 7:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Fri, June 27, 1:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Sat, June 28, 1:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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Lungomare - by the Seaside (#1614)
Visit a seafood market in Polignano al Mare, Italy just as the evening's catch comes in.
- Mon, May 19, 6:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Mon, May 19, 12:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Mon, May 19, 6:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, May 20, 12:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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Fichi Freschi, Fichi Secchi - Fresh Figs, Dried Figs (#1615)
Join the hungry crowd in the outdoor market in Martina Franca. There's more to figs than Newtons!
- Fri, May 23, 6:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Fri, May 23, 12:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Fri, May 23, 6:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Sat, May 24, 12:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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Pizza Pugliese - Pizza Pugliese-Style (#1626)
Mary Ann visits the bustling outdoor market in Martina Franca, Italy to get the fresh ingredients for some unique, Pugliese pizzas. Then she goes nella cucina to create two crispy, crunchy pizzas, Pizza di Scarola (Escarole Pizza) and Pizza di Radicchio (Radicchio Pizza). Bring your napkin
- Sat, May 24, 11:30 AM on IPTV
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Gardiniera - Pickled Vegetables (#1616)
Mixed Garden Vegetables with peppers, cauliflower, etc. and Chicken Cutlet with Pickled Mushrooms.
- Mon, May 26, 6:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Mon, May 26, 12:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Mon, May 26, 6:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, May 27, 12:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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La Cena Secondo Lina - Lina's Dinner (#1617)
Antipasti, fried onions and peppers, pasta with sauce, a leg of lamb and potatoes with Lamb Chops.
- Fri, May 30, 6:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Fri, May 30, 12:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Fri, May 30, 6:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Sat, May 31, 12:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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Formaggi Pugliesi - Pugliese Cheeses (#1618)
Eggplant molds with ricotta salata, involtini with parmigiano reggiano and homemade cavatelli.
- Mon, June 2, 7:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Mon, June 2, 1:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, June 3, 1:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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Panini Dall'orto - Sandwiches from the Garden (#1619)
Basil and Chicken wrap, Radicchio Wrap with Tiny Shrimp and a Grilled Tomato and Cheese sandwich.
- Fri, June 6, 7:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Fri, June 6, 1:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Sat, June 7, 1:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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Rice to the Occasion (#1620)
Chef Martin Yan joins Mary Ann Nella Cucina for three great recipes, including mint flavored rice.
- Mon, June 9, 7:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Mon, June 9, 1:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, June 10, 1:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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Aiutami! - Help! (#1621)
Pick and pair wines with an expert and educator and make Crock Pot Round Steak and Scallop Chowder.
- Fri, June 13, 7:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Fri, June 13, 1:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Sat, June 14, 1:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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Cavatelli (#1622)
Cookbook author Nancy Verde Barr creates a dazzling variety of sauces to accompany handmade pasta.
- Mon, June 16, 7:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Mon, June 16, 1:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, June 17, 1:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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Parmigiano-Reggiano! (#1623)
Potato and Sweet Potato Pie and Parmigiano "Gelato" chilled and served as antipasto.
- Fri, June 20, 7:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Fri, June 20, 1:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Sat, June 21, 1:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
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Altamura, La Citta Del Pane - Altamura, The City of Bread (#1624)
Get a whirlwind tour of a bakery and the classic breads in this small city in the region of Puglia.
- Mon, June 23, 7:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
- Mon, June 23, 1:00 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, June 24, 1:00 AM on IPTV-Plus
Past Episodes
These episodes of Ciao Italia aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Altamura, La Citta Del Pane - Altamura, The City of Bread (#1624)
- Parmigiano-Reggiano! (#1623)
- Cavatelli (#1622)
- Aiutami! - Help! (#1621)
- Rice to the Occasion (#1620)
- Panini Dall'orto - Sandwiches from the Garden (#1619)
- Formaggi Pugliesi - Pugliese Cheeses (#1618)
- La Cena Secondo Lina - Lina's Dinner (#1617)
- Gardiniera - Pickled Vegetables (#1616)
- Fichi Freschi, Fichi Secchi - Fresh Figs, Dried Figs (#1615)
- Lungomare - by the Seaside (#1614)
- Orecchiette - Little Ears (#1613)
- Infornando Con Olio Di Oliva - Baking with Olive Oil (#1612)
- Mandorle! - Almonds! (#1611)
- Peperoni! - Peppers! (#1610)
- Cucinando In Puglia - Cooking In Puglia (#1609)
- Parmigiane - Cheese Casseroles (#1608)
- Secondi Rapidi - Fast Main Courses (#1607)
- Cucinando Con Vino Rosso - Cooking with Red Wine (#1606)
- Sulla Griglia - on the Grill (#1605)
- Pomodori E Pomodorini - Tomatoes and Little Tomatoes (#1604)
- Patate! - Potatoes! (#1603)
- Come Fare Pesce Facile - How to Make Easy Fish (#1602)
- Piatti Classici Pugliesi - Classic Pugliese Dishes (#1601)
