Ep 2. Italian Slow Cooking

Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee returns for season 12 with a flavorful episode titled Italian Slow Cooking. In this episode, Sandra Lee demonstrates how to create easy and delicious Italian dishes using a slow cooker.

To start, Sandra shares her recipe for a classic Italian dish, Osso Buco, which is a tender veal shank slow-cooked with tomatoes, white wine, and aromatic vegetables. Sandra shows viewers how to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and tender meat using a slow cooker.

Next up, Sandra creates a hearty and comforting Italian Beef Stew. She combines slow-cooked beef with potatoes, carrots, onions, and aromatic herbs to make a stew that is perfect for chilly nights. Sandra offers tips for making this dish ahead of time and reheating it for later.

For a vegetarian option, Sandra prepares a tasty Eggplant Parmesan that is sure to impress even the most skeptical carnivores. She layers sliced eggplant with a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, then slow-cooks it until it is tender and savory.

In addition to these main dishes, Sandra also prepares a selection of classic Italian sides. First is a Slow-Cooked Tomato Sauce, which is perfect for topping pasta or as a base for pizza. She shows viewers how to achieve a deep, rich flavor with just a few simple ingredients.

Next up, Sandra creates a cheesy and creamy Baked Polenta dish. She slow-cooks polenta until it is tender, then pours it into a baking dish and tops it with a rich tomato sauce and a layer of melted mozzarella cheese. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests.

Finally, Sandra shares her recipe for a classic Italian dessert: Tiramisu. She shows viewers how to make this rich and decadent dessert in a slow cooker, layering espresso-soaked ladyfingers with cream and cocoa powder. This dessert is sure to impress even the most discerning sweet tooths.

Throughout the episode, Sandra offers tips and tricks for getting the most out of your slow cooker, including how to choose the right cuts of meat and how to layer ingredients for optimal cooking. She also explains how to adjust cooking times and temperatures for different dishes.

Overall, Italian Slow Cooking is a must-watch episode for anyone who loves the rich flavors and comforting dishes of Italian cuisine. Sandra Lee’s easy-to-follow recipes and expert tips make it easy for viewers to create delicious, restaurant-quality meals at home.