Ep 22. Episode 22: Fresh Italian Favours
- TV-NR
- June 3, 2013
- 21 min
Fresh with Anna Olson is a cooking show that focuses on creating delicious, healthy and easy-to-make dishes using fresh ingredients. In the Season 2 Episode 22, Anna Olson takes inspiration from Italian cuisine to create some fresh, flavourful dishes that are sure to impress.
The episode begins with Anna introducing the audience to some of her favourite Italian flavours. She talks about how Italian cuisine is known for its simple and fresh ingredients, which make for some incredibly delicious dishes. Anna shares tips and tricks on how to use these ingredients to create basic Italian dishes, such as a tomato sauce, a pesto sauce and a fresh pasta.
Next, Anna demonstrates how to make a delicious Italian salad that is perfect for summer. She starts by showing the audience how to prepare the salad dressing, which consists of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Anna then adds some fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil to the salad, creating a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a sunny day.
Moving on from salads, Anna then turns her attention to pasta. She shows the audience how to make a homemade pasta dough using just flour, eggs and a little bit of salt. Anna then shapes the pasta into a variety of different shapes, including spaghetti, pappardelle, and farfalle.
Once the pasta is cooked, Anna shows the audience how to create two different pasta dishes. The first is a classic spaghetti with a tomato sauce, made using fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. The second dish is a delicious pappardelle pasta with a pesto sauce. Anna makes the pesto sauce by blending together fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
The episode concludes with Anna showing the audience how to make a delicious Italian dessert: Tiramisu. She starts by whisking together egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. She then adds in mascarpone cheese and whipped cream, creating a rich and creamy filling. Anna then shows the audience how to layer the filling with ladyfingers that have been dipped in coffee, creating a delicious and decadent dessert that is sure to impress.
Overall, Episode 22: Fresh Italian Favours is a fantastic episode of Fresh with Anna Olson. Anna's easy-to-follow instructions make it easy for viewers to recreate these delicious Italian dishes at home, using fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques. So if you're a fan of Italian food or you just want to try something new, be sure to check out this episode!