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Extra Virgin Season 2, Episode 7: Blind Date for Robert

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Debi and Gabriele make a quick lunch for Robert of Panini sandwiches and let him know that they want to help him in his search for true love - they've decided to set him up on a blind date, and open their home up for an introductory dinner. The menu - Duck Ragu w/homemade pasta, plus they plan on making their own sausages after a lesson with the hottest butchers in Los Angeles - Lindy and Grundy. To top it all off Debi is a making a Love Potion - A strawberry balsamic cocktail topped with Elderberry cream. recipes in this episode * Duck Ragu * Homemade Pappardelle * Prosciutto, Taleggio and Radicchio Panini * Silk Sheets Cocktail Watch Extra Virgin Season 2, Episode 7 Blind Date for Robert in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Extra Virgin Season 2, Episode 7 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

13 episodes
1

The Cookbook Cookoff

The pressure is on for Debi & G as they take over a Los Angeles restaurant and test out recipes for their new cookbook on some famous foodies - Susan Feniger, and several others. Recipes in this episode * Lemon Sorbet * Linguine with Santa Barbara Spot Prawns * Mashed Potatoes * Mozzarella in Corrozza * Sauteed Dandelion Greens * Sgroppino * Saltimbocca alla Romana

20 min
2

Garage Sale

In the chaos of just having moved into their new home, Debi and Gabo decide to throw a yard sale and invite the entire neighborhood but not before Debi makes sure the chickens are presentable with a bubble bath. Recipes in this episode * Conchiglie with Guanciale and Peas * Fried Tuscan Olives * Limoncello Spritzer * Mascarpone and Wild Berry Tart * Speck and Mustard Greens Pizza

20 min
3

Dog Days of Dolores

It's been a tough year for Debi. She's sold her home of 15 years and her beloved poodle, Dolores died. In honor of Dolores she's decided to host a fundraiser for a dog charity event in her new home inviting Kathy Griffin and other friends to have their photos taken with their beloved pets. recipes in this episode * Cavatappi al Vino * Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto with Gorgonzola and Brie * Panna Cotta * Schiacciata

20 min
4

Bees and Booze Housewarming Party

Debi & G prepare for a housewarming part by learning to make sepciality cocktails then don Bee Keeper outfits to carve out some fresh honeycomb for recipes before coming home to host a housewarming dinner for friends. recipes in this episode * Arugula Mojito * Grande Spuntino * Mascarpone Amaretti Cup * Roasted Beet Salad * Wood-Fired Leg of Lamb

20 min
5

Evelena's Super Fabulous Birthday Bash

Debi is shocked when her 9 year old daughter announces that all she wants for her birthday is to go skydiving. Being a white-knuckle flier, this is Debi's worst nightmare! Gabo finds a way to make it happen and surprises the family with an indoor skydiving experience. recipes in this episode * Italian-Style Strawberry Shortcake * Leek and Potato Cake * Madeleines * Penne ai Quattro Formaggi (Mac 'n' Cheese)

20 min
6

Going Green! Yay!

The last season of Entourage has wrapped and Debi is sharing one final toast to the successful run with her fellow actor Adrian Grenier. Since Adrian is heavily involved in environmental issues, she decides on a menu of fresh, organic ingredients picked up from a local urban farm. Before Adrian arrives Debi decides its time to wash their chickens and discovers she was a special talent - she is a chicken whisperer! The menu - homemade Ricotta served on crostini, Debi's Yellow Tomato Lumaconi, insalata Di Fagiolini Verdi, and finished off Lemon Brule Tart. Adrian joins in by helping out in the kitchen stuffing fried squash blossoms. recipes in this episode * Debi's Yellow Tomato Lumaconi * Fresh Ricotta Crostini * Fried Squash Blossoms * Insalata di Fagiolini Verdi: Green Bean Salad * Lemon Brulee Tart

20 min
7

Blind Date for Robert

Debi and Gabriele make a quick lunch for Robert of Panini sandwiches and let him know that they want to help him in his search for true love - they've decided to set him up on a blind date, and open their home up for an introductory dinner. The menu - Duck Ragu w/homemade pasta, plus they plan on making their own sausages after a lesson with the hottest butchers in Los Angeles - Lindy and Grundy. To top it all off Debi is a making a Love Potion - A strawberry balsamic cocktail topped with Elderberry cream. recipes in this episode * Duck Ragu * Homemade Pappardelle * Prosciutto, Taleggio and Radicchio Panini * Silk Sheets Cocktail

20 min
8

An Old Family Recipe

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

20 min
9

Biker Bash

Debi surprises Gabrielle by wanting to learn how to cook pizza in the wood fire oven. After a couple of attempts she's throwing pizza like a pro and adds her own twist to pizza by creating a beautiful basil oil to garnish the wood fired snack. Then it's off to a special event - they've been invited as guests to the popular Los Angeles Motorcycle show and have decided to present a special lunch to event goers. Porchetta sandwiches AND caprese sandwiches, plus pasta primavera and a salad of chopped Romaine hearts with Salsa Verde. Recipes in this episode * Basil Oil * Caprese Sandwich * Chopped Hearts of Romaine with Salsa Verde * Pasta Primavera * Porchetta Sandwiches * Salsa Verde

20 min
10

Olive You!

Fun on the farm as Deb experiments with olive oil concoctions for new line of beauty products and Gabrielle decides it's time for them to jump on the tractor and catalog every tree in the farm. First Debi brings in Robert to experiment with her olive oil concoctions - And Gabo isn't safe either. Debi's got plans for his head! After some fun with olive oil they have to cut it short and start a special meal to serve his Grandma Nola inspired by the olive trees on the farm. recipes in this episode * Chicken Cacciatore * Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil and Pancetta * Olive Oil Gelato * Tapenade

20 min
11

Toscana Road Trip

The family takes to the road for an excellent artisans adventure through Tuscany. Stopping first at an organic Dairy farm to make cheese - and Debi decides she wants to try and milk one of the cows. Then it's off to make authentic Tuscan bread with a baker who shows them the old ways. Finally, they meet an Italian Nona who teaches them how to make fresh ravioli. They take everything back to Gabriele's mother's home and create an artisanal feast from everything they discovered. recipes in this episode * Pork Loin alla Focettina * Tartello with Raveggiolo and Mixed Greens * Zucchine Trifolati

20 min
12

Gone Fishin'

The family heads out to the coast to escape the hot weather and enjoy the fruits of the sea. Gabriele talks a local fisherman into taking he and Debi on a fishing trip where she hooks some Branzini for dinner. After a struggle with seasickness and fish cleaning, they bring the fish back and grill a gorgeous meal from the sea on a fantastic ocean front beach (Elba island - Napoleon's place of exile) sits directly in front of them! They finish off the meal with a version of one of Gabriele's mother's favorite desserts - grilled peaches with chocolate and cookies. Recipes in this episode * Annalisa's Speciale * Aperol Spritz * Branzino al Cartoccio * Cozze alla Tarantina * Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini and Peppers * Pinzimonio

20 min
13

Tuscan Sun Festival

G & D have been invited to put on a cooking demo at the prestigious Tuscan Sun Festival in Cortona. They whip up a shrimp risotto and a peach and fennel salad that empresses festival goers. Then they're under the gun as they go to the villa made famous by author Frances Mayes in her book "Under The Tuscan Gun" to cook a special lunch for some important VIPs in the Italian culinary world. The pressure is for Gabriele to perform in his homeland!

20 min