Rocco Gets Real
CELEBRITY CHEF ROCCO DISPIRITO DISHES THE REAL DEAL ON SOME REAL MEALS ON DISCOVERY TRAVEL & LIVING'S NEW SERIES
If food is the way to a person's heart, let celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito show you the shortcut to impressing your guests - whether they are eight-year-old picky eaters or food-frenzied Italian relatives. This month, on Discovery Travel & Living's brand new series ROCCO GETS REAL, Rocco dishes out pointers on some of our favourite comfort foods. Rescuing eager but often clueless-in-the-kitchen individuals, catch the award-winning chef as he enlightens on a wide variety of everyday cooking dilemmas on ROCCO GETS REAL.
Rocco Dispirito is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, a celebrated New York chef and restaurateur, and one-time People Magazine's Sexiest Chef Alive. Known for his Italian-American cuisine and innovative fusion cooking, Rocco considers himself a "reformed gourmet" who believes in addressing real, everyday cooking needs.
In ROCCO GETS REAL, Rocco takes the cooking out of the studio and into real-life kitchens where people actually live and work. Real people. Real personal stories. Real meals made for real events in their lives. Whether it is a marriage proposal, family reunion or just Sunday dinner, taking the time to cook is one of the nicest things you can do for those you treasure. Each week on ROCCO GETS REAL, Rocco swoops into the hearts and homes of real people, and helps them get over their cooking fears and embrace the process of feeding their loved ones.
Rocco will show you that when it comes to the meals that matter most, it is not about following a recipe but being true to yourself.
ROCCO GETS REAL episode descriptions:
Will You Marry Me?
Rob Capobianco wants to ask his girlfriend to marry him. However instead of going to a restaurant, he has asked Rocco to help him prepare a special meal featuring beef Wellington and creme brulee in celebration of his proposal. Will Rob's efforts end in disaster or will his question be answered with a yes?
I'm Afraid of Fish
Jennifer DelPesce's last name means "of the fish" in Italian. Funny thing is that Jennifer hates everything about fish - the look, taste and feel. Yet she wants to prepare a fish dish to thank her husband of seven years for being the love of her life and working two jobs so that she can be a stay-at-home mum. She hopes Rocco will help her overcome her fear of fish with monk fish fritters and smoked Ahi burgers.
You Are My Heart
Donna Stabile was diagnosed with breast cancer while dating her boyfriend Gary who stood by her side throughout her painful treatments. On her last day of radiation, the two got married. Donna wants Rocco to help her come up with a simple yet delicious vegetarian meal featuring stuffed artichokes and potato gnocchi to thank Gary and their friends for their unconditional love and support.
Mamma Mia!
Rose Weidler is part of a large Italian family and every Sunday night they get together to enjoy Mama's cooking. For her next family gathering, Rose needs Rocco's help in creating her own signature dish. Will Rose wow her family with a crown roast of lamb a la pizzaola or will she bring ice to the next family function?
For the Ladies
Chip Thomas was raised by a single mother, as was his girlfriend. Their two mums have never met and in order to celebrate the special women in his life, Chip has asked Rocco to come up with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to commemorate the occasion. Will the mums enjoy spicy tuna, and mushroom and asparagus rolls or will Chip be in the dog house.
I Call My Husband, My Wife!
Maggie Silvestri cannot cook; in the two years that she has been married, she has not made a single dish. With her two year anniversary coming up, she wants to surprise her husband with a meal that she cooked herself, instead of the usual ordered-in fare. Can Rocco help Maggie prepare a delicious meal consisting of shells and cheese with bacon and roasted butterfly chicken for her husband or will they end up at a restaurant?
Mr. Mom
Michael Marosy is a stay-at-home dad. He loves being around his kids but he is tired of making chicken nuggets - he wants to make "grown up" food! Most of his friends tease him about how badly he burns food and Michael is hoping that Rocco can help put out the fire. Will this "Mr. Mom" be able to impress his friends with a grown-up meal featuring shrimp paella or will he have to call in the fire department?
Diva of Flava
Jessica has decided that it is time that she learns how to eat healthier. And if this self proclaimed "diva of flava" can change her eating habits, then maybe she will be able to influence her younger sister to do the same. She has asked Rocco to show her a few tricks of the trade and create healthy fried chicken. Will Rocco be able to get these sisters to the table and on their way to a healthier lifestyle with fried chicken, baked sweet potatoes and strawberry graham cracker tarts?
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Christina has been dating her Irish boyfriend, Stephen, for two years and he misses his family and Irish food. To show how much she loves him, Christina enlists Rocco's help in preparing a traditional Irish dish called "coddle." She also has one more surprise in store for everyone at the meal - she's flying Stephen's father in from Dublin. Will Christina have the luck of the Irish with coddle and Irish soda bread?
Look At Me Now!
Maureen has gone through a major life transformation. She has just lost 50 pounds and wants to show off her new body to friends and family. She wants to make a fish dish but Maureen only knows how to order it off a menu. Cue Rocco to the rescue as he teaches her how to make a healthy, tasty baked salmon with brown rice that will wow her friends.
My Daughter's a Picky Eater
Bill McCuddy faces the challenge that many parents face, how do they get their kid to eat fruits and vegetables? Bill's eight-year-old daughter just hates the thought of eating "that healthy stuff", so he has asked Rocco to help create fun food that his daughter and her friends will enjoy. Will the girls be fooled and love whole wheat pizza and yogurt pops or will they throw dad out with the garbage?
The Freshman Fifteen
Karoline is about to move out of the dorm and into her own apartment, a place that she is going to share with five roommates. Karoline is used to eating cafeteria food but now she wants to learn how to cook meals that can feed the masses while not adding on the pounds. Can Rocco help her create her own signature dish - Mediterranean mixed grill with hummus and tabbouleh - or will she flunk out?
I'm in the Doghouse
Mike's girlfriend just got a huge promotion at work and he did not do not anything celebrate the occasion. In order to make amends, Mike wants to surprise her and her friends with a dinner in her honour though he cannot cook. Rocco helps Mike create shrimp and Pico de Gallo salad that shows he took the time and went outside of his comfort zone to prove how much she means to him and how proud he is of her.
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