Ep 5. Italian Dinner for a French Chef
- TV-G
- December 12, 2015
- 21 min
Valerie's Home Cooking season 2 episode 5 is titled "Italian Dinner for a French Chef". In this episode, host Valerie Bertinelli welcomes chef Ludo Lefebvre into her kitchen for a night of Italian cuisine.
Initially, Ludo is hesitant about preparing Italian food as his background is in French cuisine. However, Valerie is confident that with her guidance, he will be able to create a delicious and authentic Italian meal.
Valerie starts off the meal with a Caprese salad made with fresh heirloom tomatoes and creamy buffalo mozzarella. Ludo is impressed with how simple and flavorful the dish is. Next, Valerie teaches Ludo how to make homemade fettuccine noodles from scratch. The two work together to make the dough and cut it into perfect strips. While the pasta cooks, Valerie prepares a simple tomato sauce flavored with garlic and fresh basil.
To accompany the pasta, Valerie and Ludo make a classic Italian dish, chicken piccata. They use boneless chicken breasts and quickly cook them in a lemon and caper sauce. Ludo is amazed at how easy the dish is to make and how flavorful it is.
For dessert, Valerie and Ludo prepare a delicious tiramisu. They use fresh mascarpone cheese and ladyfingers to create a light and creamy dessert that everyone will love.
Throughout the episode, Valerie and Ludo share tips and tricks for cooking Italian cuisine and French cuisine. They discuss the similarities and differences between the two styles of cooking and how to create a well-balanced meal.
In the end, Ludo is impressed with how easy it was to create a delicious Italian meal and how much he enjoyed working with Valerie in the kitchen. The episode ends with the two sharing a toast to friendship and cooking.
Overall, "Italian Dinner for a French Chef" is a fun and informative episode of Valerie's Home Cooking that showcases the versatility of Italian cuisine and how easy it can be to prepare at home. It also highlights the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things in the kitchen.
