Ep 6. Feast of the Seven Dishes
- December 7, 2011
- 20 min
In Bitchin' Kitchen season 2 episode 6, entitled "Feast of the Seven Dishes," host Nadia G creates a multi-course feast inspired by her Italian heritage.
The episode kicks off with Nadia introducing the theme of the feast and giving a brief history of how her family celebrated the holidays in Italy. She explains that the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a traditional Italian Christmas Eve meal, inspired her to create a similar feast with seven dishes that highlight the flavors of Italy.
The first dish Nadia prepares is a seafood antipasto platter, which features a variety of seafood such as clams, mussels, and shrimp, along with roasted red peppers, olives, and artichoke hearts. She then moves on to a classic Italian dish, spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams), which she prepares with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes for a little kick of heat.
Next up on the menu is stuffed calamari, which Nadia fills with a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese. She also prepares a side dish of roasted potatoes with rosemary and garlic, which she says is a common Italian side dish to have with seafood.
For the main course, Nadia prepares branzino (Mediterranean sea bass) with roasted fennel and tomatoes. She stuffs the branzino with fresh herbs and lemon slices to infuse it with flavor, and roasts it until the skin is crispy and the fish is tender.
To finish off the feast, Nadia prepares two desserts. The first is a classic Italian dessert, tiramisu, which she makes with mascarpone cheese, espresso, and ladyfingers. The second dessert is a chocolate torte with hazelnut cream, which she says is inspired by her love for Nutella.
Throughout the episode, Nadia shares tips and tricks for cooking seafood and offers suggestions for how to get the most flavor out of each ingredient. She also incorporates her signature humor and wit to keep the episode entertaining and engaging.
Overall, "Feast of the Seven Dishes" offers a delicious glimpse into the flavors of Italian cuisine and provides plenty of inspiration for anyone looking to host a festive holiday meal.
