Rachael Ray Season 9 Episode 219 One 'Goodfella' Shocks Rach & 2 Summer Faves from Andrew Zimmern

One 'Goodfella' Shocks Rach & 2 Summer Faves from Andrew Zimmern is the 219th episode of the ninth season of Rachael Ray show. In this episode, the host Rachael Ray invites guest Andrew Zimmern, who is a food writer and television personality, to share his two favorite summer recipes.

The episode starts with Andrew Zimmern preparing his first dish which is a tomato and cucumber salad with feta cheese and oregano. He explains how to pick the best vegetables and how to make a flavorful dressing. Rachael and Andrew taste the salad and both agree that it is a perfect summertime dish.

After the salad tasting, Rachael brings out her next guest, Henry Hill, who is a former mobster and the main inspiration behind the movie Goodfellas. Henry Hill talks about his life as a mobster and the consequences it had on his life. The audience gets shocked by some of his confessions, including his involvement in stealing millions of dollars from the Lufthansa airline in New York City in the 1970s.

Rachael and Henry Hill then move to the kitchen where they cook a classic Italian dish, spaghetti with meatballs and marinara sauce. Rachael asks Henry Hill for his secret tips in making the perfect meatballs and the sauce. Henry Hill shares his recipe, which includes a combination of different meats and some unusual ingredients such as raisins and pine nuts. Rachael and Henry cook the dish together while discussing more about Henry's life.

During the cooking, Andrew prepares his second summer recipe, which is a grilled shrimp and corn salad with a spicy vinaigrette. He explains how to grill the shrimp and corn to perfection and how to make the vinaigrette. Rachael and Henry Hill taste the dish and they both love it.

The episode ends with Rachael thanking both of her guests, Andrew Zimmern and Henry Hill, for coming to her show. Rachael also shares her favorite summer recipe, which is a grilled peach salad with arugula and goat cheese. She explains how to grill the peaches and how to make the dressing.

Overall, One 'Goodfella' Shocks Rach & 2 Summer Faves from Andrew Zimmern is an interesting episode that combines food and life stories. It offers some delicious summer recipes and some shocking confessions from Henry Hill. The episode shows Rachael Ray's talent in hosting a show that is both entertaining and informative.