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ciao italia

Simple is best. As proof, Mary Ann's recipe for Tuscany-inspired Prato Almond Cake is as simple to prepare as it is delicious to eat. Then it's on to the dark and mysteriously magical Dried Plum and Balsamic Vinegar Tart as intense to the taste buds as it is to the imagination. Vinegar. Who knew? Answer: Mary Ann.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 34 seconds

Episode Number: 2902

About Ciao Italia:

Mary Ann Esposito, host of the longest-running cooking show on public television, travels around the United States and Rome, Italy in search of recipes that can be prepared in thirty-minutes or less for a busy audience that has time to enjoy great Italian food but doesn' t always have time to prepare it "the old way."


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Wed, Oct 4 1:00 P.M. Artistic Salads / Insalate Artistiche     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 5 1:00 P.M. Cook's Choice / La Scelta Del Cuoco     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Oct 6 1:00 P.M. Tasty Cabbage / Cavolo Saporito     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Oct 7 12:00 A.M. Classic Ragu' Alla Bolgnese     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Oct 7 1:00 P.M. Classic Ragu' Alla Bolgnese     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Oct 8 3:00 P.M. Classic Ragu' Alla Bolgnese     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Oct 9 1:00 P.M. Eat and Enjoy! / Mangia E Divertiti!     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Oct 10 1:00 P.M. Classic Ragu' Alla Bolgnese     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Oct 11 1:00 P.M. Calling All Cauliflower Lovers     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Oct 11 9:00 P.M. Classic Ragu' Alla Bolgnese     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Oct 12 2:00 A.M. Classic Ragu' Alla Bolgnese     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, Oct 12 1:00 P.M. Focaccia: One Sweet and One Savory     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Oct 13 1:00 P.M. Crepes Plus Broth Abruzzo Style     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Oct 16 1:00 P.M. When Is A Plum Cake A Pound Cake?     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Oct 17 1:00 P.M. Pesto Pairings     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Oct 18 1:00 P.M. Make Pizza with a Friend     NHPBS (11.1)


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