Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen

Chef Nick Stellino kicks off the third season with one story describing the unforeseen difficulties in producing a show about cooking Ham as the centerpiece, and another story about what it took to get a desired cut of meat from the town butcher in Palermo. Dishes include: Nick's Ham / Ham Glaze / Marsala Apple Sauce / Sweet Potato Fondant / Brussel Sprouts with Bacon.

Nick recounts a memory of a summer party from his childhood in Italy and how the moment still resonates with him in his love for hosting beautiful dinner parties for his guests. Dishes include: Mixed Mushrooms Ala Don Vincenzo / Shrimp Fume and Saffron Risotto with Shrimp / Salmon with Sauteed Broccolini.

In this first part episode influenced by The Feast of The Seven Fishes, Nick shares memorable stories about his father, Vinny, and his traditions of fishing and cooking fresh from the ocean fish dishes. Dishes include: Tuna Sashimi "Sicilian Style" / Shrimp with Pepper and Wine Sauce / Pan Fried Cod with Tomato Concasse / Pan Fried Scallops with Peas and Bacon Cream Sauce.

Chef Nick Stellino concludes his two-part episode inspired by the Feast of The Seven Fishes with more musings of his father Vinny and his culinary envisions to bring the soul of the fish to a plate. Dishes include: Tuna Tartare "Sicilian Style" / Clams with Tomatoes Wine and Garlic / Calamari with Sun Dried Tomatoes.

Nick tells us the story about how annual road trips to visit his grandmother in Northern Italy created an obsession for a particular dish, Roasted Turkey. Dishes include: Roasted Turkey Breast / Turkey Gravy / Green Beans with Almond and Mint / Pan Fried Roasted Potatoes with Sage and Garlic / Cranberry Sauce.

Chef Nick Stellino talks about his love for Jazz music and some of his favorite musicians that inspired him to find a connection between writing songs and cooking in the kitchen. Dishes include: Pork Chops with Fagioli al Ucelleto / Pasta with Pesto / Poached Apples with Prosecco.

Nick describes "Il Cenone" the Italian meal served on New Year's Eve and how that tradition of reciting your wishes for the new year aloud once came true for him. But ultimately it was the power of food that brought him what he cherishes most, Love. Dishes include: Lentils with Cotechino / Lobster Fra Diavolo / Marinated Strawberries with Zabaglione.