Rachael Ray in Tuscany

Rachael shows how to make Bacalao con Pomodoro, a dish inspired by an amazing meal she shared with John during a special trip to Elba, a Mediterranean island in Tuscany. She begins by teaching how to make all’Aglione, a sauce made from garlic and cherry tomatoes, which she serves over crispy cod.

Actor and family friend Jeremy Sisto joins Rachael in her Tuscan kitchen to learn how to make Hunter’s Chicken, known in Italy as Cacciatore, served with generous helpings of bruschetta. John is also in the kitchen preparing a Pistola Rosa, his version of the classic French 75, a drink that combines champagne, gin, and lemon juice.

Rachael’s friends, Leida and Veina, are showing how to make three types of Albanian Pizza, a rustic dish made with phyllo dough filled with beef, chicken, and potatoes. Meanwhile, Rachael shows how to make a simple and delicious dish inspired by a meal she enjoyed in Puglia, which features mussels, broken pasta, broth, and fresh tomatoes.

Rachael loves gazpacho, a cold soup made from raw vegetables that is perfect for warm Italian summers. She’s holding onto the sunshine with her delicious recipe for green tomato gazpacho, which she serves alongside large grilled Spanish shrimp. To complement the dish, John prepares an icy green tomato margarita.

Rachael is known for her delicious and flavorful pesto sauces of all varieties. She prepares a Pesto alla Trapanese, a Sicilian dish made with almonds and tomatoes. Additionally, Rachael makes a green pesto typical of Southern Italy, which incorporates a few unique ingredients. While her pesto is cooking, Rachael’s sister, Maria, shows how to bake a Basque cheesecake, a crustless dessert with a caramelized top. Meanwhile, John mixes a Gin Basil Smash, a cocktail inspired by a similar drink made at the Savoy Hotel in Florence.