Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen

- Season 1

(2017)

Chef Stellino shares the story of his most favorite utensil - a large metal spoon. Dishes include: Tortellini ala Panna (tortellini in a cream sauce) / Pasta Alle Vongole All'Esenziale (Spaghetti with Clams) / Chicken Scallopini / Apple Tart.

Chef Stellino explains the difference between Italians from Italy and Italian Americans. Dishes include: Salsiccie al Sugo (sausages braised in tomato sauce ) / Pasta alla Nanci (with Ricotta cheese) / Pasta with Shrimp (Linguine and Shrimp in white wine) / Sicilian Fish Soup / Pannacotta (chocolate pudding with berries and mint).

Chef Stellino digs into his family's history of farming in Italy and how tending to a garden is like tending to a family. Dishes include: Lenticchie Brasate (Braised lentils) / Cavoli Arriminati (Mixed up Cauliflower) / Pasta Con Le Zucchine (Pasta with Zucchini in a butter sauce)

Chef Stellino paints the picture of a life expressing himself through his plating. Dishes include: Red Wine Sauce / Scalloped Potatoes (with Swiss and Parmesan cheese) / Steak au Poivre with Garlic Arugula / Salmon with Brussel Sprouts and Red Wine Sauce.

Chef Stellino explains his love for cheese and how it reminds him of memories growing up. Dishes include: Pasta Alla Norma (Pasta with fried eggplant)/Rollatini di Melanzane (Grilled eggplant with ricotta filling)/Ricotta pudding.

Chef Stellino shares how the food he prepares links him to his past, present and future. Dishes include: Salsiccie e Fagioli (Sausage and beans) / Orecchiette Con Broccoli e Salsiccia ( Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage) / Insalata a la Siciliana (a Sicilian salad with fennel, endive, red onion, oranges, olives, and white balsamic vinegar).

Chef Stellino attempts to answer the age old question - which is better - bacon or pancetta? Dishes include: Ragu' Di Gamberetti (Shrimp, Bacon, Asparagus and Red Peppers) / Shrimp Amatriciana with Pasta (shrimp, pasta and pancetta) / Insalata Del Sogno (a salad with pancetta, parmesan cheese, vinaigrette dressing) / Watermelon Salad with Tomato and Bacon.

Chef Stellino recalls the charming quirks of his family in Italy and America. Dishes Include: Pasta All' Arrabbiata (Pasta with a spicy tomato sauce) / Salsicce Brasate con Broccoli e Peperoni (Braised sausages with broccoli and peppers) / Banana Cream Pudding.

Chef Stellino explores the complexities of the tomato. Dishes include: Tomato Salad (Cherry tomatoes with mozzarella and onions)/Tonno alla Puttanesca (Tuna steaks with a special tomato sauce)/Blueberry Crumble.

Chef Stellino explores how to properly make and name a dish for someone special. Dishes Include: Maureen's Farro Salad / Gambero al Coccio (Shrimp in the shell cooked in wine) / Grandma's Braciole /Aunt Buliti's Strawberries ( a special twist on a fresh fruit cup featuring strawberries and oranges with a very special sauce).

Chef Stellino recalls the joys of camping, or lack therof. Dishes include: Pollo Alla Cacciatore (Chicken Cacciatore)/Pork Chop Alla Milanese/Macedonia Di Frutta (Marinated fruit salad in liquor and sugar).

Chef Stellino explores the history, traditions and uses of the artichoke. Dishes include: Salsiccia Brasate con Carciofi (Braised sausages with Artichokes) / Pasta con Carciofi e Prosciutto Cotto (Pasta with artichokes and cooked ham) / Braised Artichokes and Peppers / Fragole Ubriache (Tipsy Strawberries).

Chef Stellino shares the story of how his father's dream became his reality as he prepares Vincenzo's favorite dishes, including:: Mussels with Garlic and Ginger/Swordfish with Peas and Tomato Sauce/Gelo Di Melone (Watermelon pudding).