Station:
LifeStyle Food (AU)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2016-04-06
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This stunning new food series will offer the ultimate guide to Italian food. Charismatic Italian cook Michela Chiappa will take us round the foodie hotspots of Southern Italy, as she sets out to explore the dishes and ingredients unique to this emerging region. She thinks she knows Italian food – but, as she'll find out, there is always more to learn, taste and discover.The series will pivot around Michela's trip to Southern Italy's vibrant markets, buzzing street food stalls, traditional producers and family-run trattorias. As Michela's family hail from the North, there'll be culinary surprises around every corner as this talented and excitable cook finds inspiration for some amazing new dishes she'll cook back at home.In each episode we'll see Michela explore and sample local ingredients, recipes and ways of eating, before we cut to her kitchen to see her whip up delicious Italian dishes inspired by her experiences.
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S1E8 - Episode 8
From exploring an olive estate during the annual olive harvest in the south of the region, to tasting Livorno's most famous fish dish cacciucco, Michela samples the best of local produce. She follows up her journey with balsamic glaze and flavored oils, Chiappa fish stew and family favorite polenta, almond and orange cake.
Air Date: 25 May 2016 06:30 (CDT)
S1E9 - Episode 9
Michela introduces us to the pleasures of aperitivo hour, a traditional pre-dinner drink with snacks, prompting a delightful chicken liver pate recipe. Later uncovering the best seasonal locally grown fruit and veg, and the creamiest of ricottas, Michela dishes up a twist on an old favorite with a wonderful porcini mushroom lasagne, and a simple but tasty pudding of ricotta cream.
Air Date: 01 Jun 2016 06:30 (CDT)
S1E10 - Episode 10
Joined by sisters Emi and Romina in the kitchen, the trio cook rainbow ricotta gnocchi, adding color to an Italian favorite. Michela continues with a twist on fish and chips with seabass in a bag, a super healthy steamed parcel of fish and veg, and after visiting an artisan bakery in Siena makes a classic Italian cake.
Air Date: 08 Jun 2016 06:30 (CDT)