Rachael works her magic in her upstate kitchen. turning a classic eggplant sub into a bold, sausage-style sandwich with a punchy blend of pantry spices. While it roasts. John shakes up a smoky bourbon Manhattan. 

Fried chicken is always a crowd favorite. and Rachael takes it up a notch with a homemade curry and yogurt marinade that transforms her signature "shake and fry" method into something special. 

Rachael shows how to recreate a world-famous fast food fish sandwich at home, complete with her signature tartar sauce and served on soft brioche buns with crispy french fries. John mixes up a strawberry gin cocktail inspired by a legendary band. 

Dr. lan joins Rachael in her upstate kitchen to cook one of his mom's favorite dishes, spiced lamb chops topped with Rachael's mom's signature mint sauce. For dessert. he shares his aunt's famous sweet potato pie. 

Rachael shows how to cook like an Italian local with her recipe for a rustic Tuscan fish stew, Cacciucco. 

Rachael prepares a simple yet flavorful braised Dirty Martini Chicken, paired with a rich brown butter sage pasta. To complement the dish, John puts a unique spin on the classic Lady Cocktail, creating his own version, the La Donna Rosa.  

Rachael creates a hearty ragu sauce using sauteed vegetables and locally sourced Cinghiale meat, pairing it with Pic, a Tuscan pasta similar to a thicker spaghetti. 

Rachael prepares gnocchi from scratch, cooking them in butter and sage until golden and flavorful. 

Rachael prepares her flavorful Saffron Pasta. paired with boneless chicken breasts sauteed with saffron. carrots, citrus, fennel. and more.  

Rachael creates a crowd-pleasing Green and White Lasagna. layering mixed greens, cheese. sauteed mushrooms, sauce. and more for a truly flavorful dish. Meanwhile, John crafts the Inverno Verde. a cocktail that's the perfect pairing for this hearty meal.  

Rachael prepares saut ed red shrimp with homemade stock, served over a vibrant vegetable salad. John mixes a Pre-Prohibition Martini with a spicy kick. and Rachael's friend. Giancarla. joins her to make a tray of delicious baked large shell pasta. 

Rachael and her friend, TV host and cookbook author Anna Francese Gass, are preparing a delicious feast together in Rachael's Tuscan kitchen.

Rachael adds a delicious twist to a classic chicken dinner with her recipe for Chicken Under a Brick. 

Rachael shows the ultimate way to beat the winter chill with her irresistible Italian Brisket. Coated in a flavorful blend of extra virgin olive oil, shallots, garlic. herbs, and more, this brisket slow cooks to tender perfection. 

Rachael cooks up all of John's favorite dishes, starting with her spicy-sweet Bucatini all' Amatriciana, a pasta dish inspired by her mother's "all' America" recipe. She pairs it with a comforting side of wilted greens, Borlotti beans, and cured pork. John rounds out the meal with a twist on a Negroni, using artichoke liqueur for a unique sweet and sour flavor. 

Rachael serves up one of her classic brunch dishes: savory chicken meatballs with oatmeal, topped with raisins, pine nuts, and honey. Maria bakes warm cinnamon-sugar twists, while John mixes up a refreshing Sgroppino cocktail with Prosecco and lemon sorbet.

Rachael and her sister Maria, joined by friends Leida and Vina, cook up a feast in Rachael's Tuscan kitchen.

Rachael turns pantry staples into a flavorful feast, starting with roasted potatoes, broccoli, garlic, and tomatoes. She then seasons and sears skirt steaks to perfection. John complements the meal with his rich and indulgent chocolate Negroni cocktail.

Rachael reinvents chili by combining lamb and beef chorizo for a bold, hearty twist on the classic. John shakes things up with his margarita creation, the Amaro-Rita, while Maria bakes a savory scallion and black pepper cornbread to complete the meal.

Rachael embraces the Italian tradition of cucina povera, where nothing goes to waste. She crafts a delicious Tuscan-style meatloaf served over crispy roasted potatoes. To complement the dish, John stirs up a "Siena Sour," and Maria bakes a decadent ricotta cake with fruit for dessert.