Marcela answers the eternal question: What to get Dad for Father's Day? Well when it comes to her dad, the answer is cooking up a Mexican feast that combines all his favorites, including Steamed Clams with Chorizo and Tequila, a luscious chile-braised lamb shank, sweet Corn Mashed Potatoes, and even a brussel slaw spiced with ancho chiles.
Most recipes serve a crowd of four or more but when dinner's just for two, Giada De Laurentiis has the perfect menu. Set the mood with a super refreshing Italian cocktail, then serve up juicy Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola, a crunchy Italian Chopped Salad and Giada's deliciously cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes. With this scrumptious meal, three's definitely a crowd.
It's time for fun on the farm as Debi Mazar experiments with olive oil concoctions for beauty products and Gabriele Corcos catalogs the trees on the farm. After some fun with olive oil, they start a special meal to serve his Grandma Nola with dishes like Chicken Cacciatore, Mashed Potatoes With Olive Oil and Pancetta, Tapenade and Olive Oil Gelato.
Start with one slow-cooked and irresistible dish, and while that cooks, you can whip up four more jaw-dropping comfort food meals. Rachael Ray shows how to make it happen with her All-Day Roast Pork, Spicy Apple Chutney, Mashed Citrus; Sweet Potatoes, Sauteed Chard; Braised Chicken With Mushrooms; Grandpa's Braised Beef; Ceci Sauce With Penne; and Ancho-Chipotle Turkey Chili.