Below is a list of broadcasts scheduled to air in the next 60 days on any of our three channels.
Neapolitan Pasta / Scialatielli
Mary Ann explores the backstreets of Naples for inspiration to create Scialatielli, a linguine-like pasta favorite of the Campania region. To it she adds a spicy tomato and clam sauce to create a traditional seafood dish unique to the city of Naples. One taste is almost as good as being there.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Earth and Sea / Terra E Mare
Mary Ann's expecting company: he likes fish, she likes meat. Simple solution; make both. And so she does with Baked Fish and Potatoes, using sliced potatoes, fish and thyme. Then she prepares a hearty Beefsteak, Neapolitan-Style, made with mushrooms and the tangy zest of lemon. Supper's on the table and all is right with the world.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Cookie Favorites / Biscotti Favoriti
Peter Scognamillo is one great baker and he's just a kid! When Mary Ann invites him to stop by nella cucina to make cookies, Peter brings his recipe for Maddalena Raspberry Cookies; two buttery, crisp wafers filled with raspberry jam. Then it's Mary Ann's turn, and she shows Peter how to make Almond Crisps. Open up that cookie jar!
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Cooking With Friends in Amalfi / Cucinando Con Gli
Mary Ann travels to Marblehead, MA to re-unite with Harry Lange, a cooking class student who traveled with her to the Amalfi coast. He wants to learn more about the regional recipes, so Mary Ann does just that as they create Scallops in Vinaigrette, Sea Bass with Orange Sauce, Mushroom Salad and Hazelnut, and finish off the splendid Amalfitani meal with Chocolate and Banana Tartlets.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Lamb Roman Style / ABBAcchio Alla Romana
Mary Ann re-creates a classic Roman meal, starting with a trip to the butcher to prepare a Marinated Leg of Lamb that's fit for an emperor's feast. Then she shows you the trick of preparing Roman-style Artichokes, and finishes off with a hearty Potato Casserole. Even when you're not in Rome, you can eat as the Romans do.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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Basket in hand, Mary Ann visits her husband Guy's late summer garden to harvest ripe and tender eggplants to make hearty Couscous with Eggplant and - surprise - a Whole Wheat Pizza with Grilled Eggplant. Never have so few (eggplants) done so much for so many.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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More Than Pizza / Piu' Della Pizza
Mary Ann says goodbye to ordinary, everyday pizza and uses its dough to create a mouthwatering Spinach and Cheese Tart in a savory pumpkin seed Crust. Then she turns heads - and dough - to put a new twist on an old favorite by making Pepperoni Pizza Pretzels. Don't order take out. Stay home and do this instead.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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Healthy Eating / Cibo Per La Salute
Mary Ann joins nutritional forces with First Lady of New Hampshire, and pediatrician Dr. Susan Lynch, to advocate simple, healthy eating for both children and adults, by making Chicken Cacciatore, Fennel/Avocado and Orange Salad, and Low Fat Yogurt Sundae.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Delicious Sauces / Le Salse Deliziose
Mary Ann proves that a great sauce can turn everyday eating into a Sunday treat when she prepares a hearty Oven Baked Beef Shin Tomato Ragu over short cut pasta, followed by a delicate Ricotta Cheese Sauce, and then finishes up with a citrusy Sicilian Lemon and Olive Oil Sauce that makes ordinary fish taste fantastic.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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Festival of The Seven Fishes / La Festa Dei Sette Pe
Mayor of Boston Thomas M. Menino and Mary Ann celebrate their Italian American heritage by preparing a Christmas Eve banquet called "The Feast of the Seven Fishes." Starting with baccala, then skillet fried shrimp, then tuna, smelts, swordfish, calamari and clams, the tradition continues, and so do their appetites!
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Exquisite Cakes / Le Torte Squisite
Mary Ann and young friend Rachel Carew join forces nella cucina to satisfy their sweet tooths by preparing an Upside Down Peach Tart. But that's not all; there's still time to make a rich and creamy ricotta cheesecake in amaretti cookie crust to create, -- more importantly, to enjoy a tavola (at the table). You're invited!
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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This list includes any broadcasts that aired in the past 2 months on any of our three channels.
Want Chickpeas? / Chi Vuole Ceci?
This humble little legume is one powerful customer in Mary Ann's hands when she prepares a sprightly Chickpea Salad with Black Olives, and then moves on without missing a beat to a heart-warming Chickpea and Pasta Soup. Stumped for a new idea? Her mom's Chickpea Meatballs recipe is the perfect addition to your "I love this!" file.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
No previous airings of this
episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
No previous airings of this
episode on this channel.
Earth and Sea / Terra E Mare
Mary Ann's expecting company: he likes fish, she likes meat. Simple solution; make both. And so she does with Baked Fish and Potatoes, using sliced potatoes, fish and thyme. Then she prepares a hearty Beefsteak, Neapolitan-Style, made with mushrooms and the tangy zest of lemon. Supper's on the table and all is right with the world.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
No previous airings of this
episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
No previous airings of this
episode on this channel.
Congratulations! / Congratulazione!
Mary Ann teaches the beauty of Italian cooking to a group of enthusiastic culinary arts students at Boston's Metropolitan College. They starts with Handmade Black Pepper Fettuccine, and then a hearty Beef Stew with Roasted Vegetables, followed by Stuffed Swiss Chard. The final exam? A moist and delicate Fig and Grape Cake. Everybody gets an A-plus! Class dismissed. Let's eat.
27 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
No previous airings of this
episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Nonna Galasso's Neapolitan Easter Bread / Casati
There's no place like home, and no cook like Grandma Galasso. Mary Ann remembers her Nonna's traditional Easter treat when she prepares Grandma Galasso's Savory Filled Neapolitan Easter Bread. Stuffed with mouthwatering chunks of Mortadella and Provolone, it's a childhood memory come to life... and to the table.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Perfect Paccheri / Paccheri Perfetti
This unique, tube-shaped pasta has room inside for all kinds of secret things. Mary Ann recounts how Italians used to smuggle cloves of garlic across the Austrian border inside these little beauties. But today she makes even better use of them by creating Paccheri with Shrimp, Paccheri with Mushroom Sauce, and Paccheri with Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Smuggle in your appetite.
27 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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Eat Cardoons! / Mangiate Cardi!
Mary Ann's in for a treat when she visits Spring Ledge Farm in New London, NH for their cardoon harvest. Bearing a basket of this unique, celery-like vegetable, she visits famed children's book author and illustrator Tomie DePaola for lunch, and together they make Fried Cardoons, Twice-Cooked Cardoons, Cardoons Brindisi-Style, and they still want more! You will too.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
In Campania With Students / in Campagna Studenti
Mary Ann travels to Sorrento, Italy on the Amalfi Coast where she's joined by a group of eager, hungry students who prepare classic Campania recipes like Cheese-Filled Ravioli, Capri Style, Grandma Galasso's Stuffed, Rolled Beef, Seafood Salad, and to top things off, Chocolate Almond Cake, Amalfi-Style.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Bread-baking guru Ciril Hitz visits Mary Ann nella cucina for a calzone bake-a-thon. Ciril starts things off with his signature Wild-Mushroom Whole Wheat Calzone and then creates a Summer Vegetable version. Mary Ann finishes the marathon with a savory, pork-filled Calzone. Bet you can't eat just three (or four)!
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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Mary Ann accepts vocalist Erin Caruso's invitation to attend the "Feast of the Three Saints" festival in Lawrence, MA to enjoy what this traditional festival has to offer, beginning with a visit to Tripoli Bakery to sample traditional Italian pastries and ending at the Italian Kitchen for some classic Crispelli. Music, stories, songs and more - you're invited!
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Meatballs? You Bet! / Polpettone? Ma Certo!
Mary Ann transforms the humble meat loaf into a mouthwatering masterpiece when she creates an Italian Meat Loaf by rolling it up, not shaping it up. There's plenty of meat left over for her to make a Meatball Soup guaranteed to take the chill out of a winter's day with the secret zest of lemon to make it sparkle.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Seafood Super-Chef Jasper White weighs anchor nella cucina with a catch of fresh tuna for Mary Ann. The two of them batten down the hatches and make Chopped Tuna Tartar, Tuna with Herbs, Sweet and Sour Tuna and a recipe named in her honor, Tuna Carpaccio Esposito. One look and you'll be hooked.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Only Five Ingredients / Solo Cinque Ingredienti
It's as easy as 1..2..3...(4...5) when Mary Ann shows you how to prepare four great recipes using only 5 ingredients each. She starts with hearty Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops in White Wine and then moves on to fork-tender, Pan Cooked Fennel. Then it's salad time; a crunchy Escarole Salad, followed by an Orange and Fennel Salad.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
What to do with all the zucchini a summer garden can produce? When schoolteacher Becky Lane stops by nella cucina, Mary Ann teaches her the fine art of gnocchi-making by preparing Ricotta Cheese and Zucchini Gnocchi. And there's still zucchini left! Enough to make a savory, crisp-crusted Potato, Zucchini and Cheese Tart.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Before Anything, The Antipasti / Prima Di Tutto Gl
Food critic and wine expert John Mariani joins Mary Ann nella cucina to match great wines with great antipasti. Crunchy Artichoke and Cheese Crostini is followed by Marinated Salmon Trout. Then Mary Ann's Little Fried Mozzarella Balls join in a finale with Melted Scamorza. Great antipasti, great wines, great friends. The perfect afternoon.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Carrots! What a Surprise! / Carote! Che Sorpresa!
Guy's garden yields bright orange carrots for Mary Ann to take nella cucina where she gives Bugs a run for his money by preparing a Carrot Salad with Sweet Red Peppers, a smooth and hearty Pureed Leek, Potato and Carrot Soup, and finally, and simply; Carrots in Vermouth. Eat your vegetables? You bet!
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
No previous airings of this
episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
The Cooking of Campania / La Cucina Di Campagna
Mary Ann has eager - and hungry - cooking students all to herself in a Italian restaurant kitchen in Amalfi. Without missing a beat they prepare traditional Campania recipes: Gnocchi Sorrentino, Eggplant Parmigiano, Veal Scallopine, and Shrimp Amalfi-Style. They top it off with an Amalfi Lemon Cake. Ahhhh....Amalfi.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
No previous airings of this
episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Give Me Pasta / Dammi La Pasta
You don't have to be a hard-working coal miner to enjoy Spaghetti alla Carbonara, which is what inspired this classic pasta dish. And "butterfly" pasta never looked and tasted better than when Mary Ann adds nuts to her Farfalle with Pistachios. And if think you've had great Penne in Vodka Sauce, you haven't tasted Mary Ann's clever variation.
27 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Orzo! The Best of Everything! / Orzo! Il Meglio Di
Mary Ann uses this tiny little pasta to make some gigantic taste treats, starting with a savory Beef and Barley Soup. Then she puts a twist on classic risotto by preparing one featuring Barley and Mushrooms. What about a salad? Mary Ann makes one that's as fresh and original as this pasta is familiar and traditional.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
All About Basil / Tutto Basilico
Mary Ann harvests a bumper crop of basil from Guy's garden, and then goes nella cucina to use this fabulous fresh herb in more salads than you can shake a hoe at, including a creative Basil-Infused Fruit Salad, a hearty Neapolitan Bread Salad, a fresh Pesto, Potato, and Chickpea Salad and finally, a colorful Beet and Basil Salad. Bravo Basilico!
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
A Winter Supper / Una Cena Invernale
Brrrrr.... Old Man Winter got you down? Warm up fast when Mary Ann shows you how to turn up the heat by making Pork Loin in Barolo Wine along with a hearty vegetable side dish of Broccoli Rape with Olives. And then you can laugh at the thermometer as you sample her crisp and delicate Jam Tart.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
No previous airings of this
episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Chicken? Now! / Pollo? Subito!
You want chicken fast? You've got it with Mary Ann's Ten Minute Chicken. Want it traditional? Look no further than her classic Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms. Want a recipe to make an Italian cry (with joy)? Then watch her she prepares succulent Chicken with Lemon, Orzo and Spinach. Here, chick, chick, chick.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Bitter Greens / Friarielli
Mary Ann visits Peter Carbone of Haverhill Beef Company to pick up the fixings for homemade Italian sausage. Then she goes nella cucina to turn out link after link that she then combines with bitter greens to make an Italian favorite; Bitter Greens with Homemade Italian Sausage. Does it get better than this? No.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
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episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
Neapolitan Rice Pie / Pastiera Napolitana
When it comes to a classic Italian dessert, Pastiera (Rice Pie) tops the list. Every Italian has his or her favorite recipe, often from childhood, and so does Mary Ann, who teaches you how to make this classic recipe step by step, and by doing so, create a family tradition all your own.
26 minutes long
tpt Channel 2.1
No previous airings of this
episode on this channel.
tpt MN Channel 2.2
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episode on this channel.
