Extra Virgin - S02E08: An Old Family Recipe

Name: An Old Family Recipe
Genre: Reality
Released: 2011-12-14
Duration: 20 min

Dec 14, 2011RealitySeason 2, Episode 8

D & G track down one of long time friend and actor Joe Mantegna's old family recipes straight from Italy and make him a meal from his childhood. In the search for the recipe they discover that Burrata cheese originated in Joe's family hometown and line up a surprise that Joe won't soon forget - Making artisanal Burrata cheese with an Italian friend. Then they astonish Joe and his wife with a meal straight from his memory - Heirloom Tomato Caprese with their own homemade Burrata cheese, a Sicilian specialty of Orange, Red, and Olive salad and Orechiette Al Ragu Di Braciole. Joe is moved to tears with the care Debi and Gabriele put into planning and preparing this dinner. Recipes in this episode * Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad * Orange, Red Onion and Fennel Salad * Orecchiette al Ragu di Braciole (Pasta with Beef Ragu and Braciole) * White Beans and Rosemary Crostini

Cast: Debi Mazar

All Episodes - Season 2

01The Cookbook CookoffOct 26, 2011 02Garage SaleOct 19, 2011 03Dog Days of DoloresNov 02, 2011 04Bees and Booze Housewarming PartyNov 09, 2011 05Evelena's Super Fabulous Birthday BashNov 16, 2011 06Going Green! Yay!Nov 23, 2011 07Blind Date for RobertNov 30, 2011 08An Old Family RecipeDec 14, 2011 09Biker BashDec 21, 2011 10Olive You!Dec 28, 2011 11Toscana Road TripJan 04, 2012 12Gone Fishin'Nov 01, 2012 13Tuscan Sun FestivalNov 13, 2026

Extra Virgin S02E08 Synopsis

Extra Virgin "An Old Family Recipe" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2011-12-14, this episode is part of Season 2 of Extra Virgin. Featuring performances from Debi Mazar among the cast. With a runtime of 20m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Reality series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. D & G track down one of long time friend and actor Joe Mantegna's old family recipes straight from Italy and make him a meal from his childhood. In the search for the recipe they discover that Burrata cheese originated in Joe's family hometown and li...