Ep 12. In Nonna's Kitchen

In Nonna's Kitchen is the twelfth episode of the first season of Everyday Italian, a cooking show hosted by Giada De Laurentiis. In this episode, Giada visits her grandmother, Nonna Luna, in her kitchen to learn some traditional Italian recipes that have been passed down in the family for generations.

Giada starts off by making Fettuccine Alfredo, a dish that Nonna Luna says was invented by her husband during their honeymoon in Rome. Giada shows how to make the silky smooth sauce with just a few simple ingredients and talks about the history of the dish.

Next, Giada and Nonna Luna make a classic Italian dessert, Tiramisu. Nonna Luna reveals her secret to making the perfect ladyfingers and Giada shows how to put together the layers of creamy mascarpone and espresso-soaked cookies.

Giada then shows Nonna Luna how to make a dish that she learned on a recent trip to Italy, Torta della Nonna, a traditional Tuscan cake filled with pastry cream and topped with pine nuts. Nonna Luna is delighted to learn a new recipe and Giada talks about the importance of keeping traditional recipes alive.

In the final segment of the episode, Giada and Nonna Luna make a family favorite, Polenta Taragna. Nonna Luna shares stories from her childhood in Italy and Giada demonstrates how to make the creamy polenta topped with sausage and mushrooms.

Throughout the episode, Giada and Nonna Luna share stories and memories and talk about the importance of food and family in Italian culture. Viewers will learn about the history and traditions behind these classic Italian recipes and might even be inspired to try making them at home.

In Nonna's Kitchen is a heartwarming episode that showcases the bond between Giada and her grandmother and celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Italy.