Alex's Day Off

For a spring dinner, Chef Alex Guarnaschelli makes a Spring Lamb Stew with fresh parsnips, a bright Pea Salad with Basil and Pea Shoots drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette and Sauteed Cherries with Grappa and Almonds for dessert.

For her best friend's birthday, Alex Guarnaschelli is planning a Whole Duck with Green Peppercorn Glaze paired with Braised Lentils with Cipollini Onions. Then, she creates a Simple Birthday Cake with Marshmallow Frosting.

Alex Guarnaschelli transforms the classic soup and sandwich partners. She adds braised beef marrow into her Chicken and Egg Soup with Little Veal Meatballs. For the perfect dunking partner, she offers her take on Cheese on Toast.

Alex Guarnaschelli brings to life some of her family's favorite comfort dishes. She transforms simple Pork Meatballs and slathers them with her mom's marinara sauce. Then, Alex makes Stuffed Artichokes and a Chocolate Crostata.

Alex Guarnaschelli makes Brisket with Parsnips, Leeks and Green Onions with a topping of gremolata laid on a bed of Simple Couscous. Dessert is Warm Grape Cake slathered in a sweet honey topping and fresh grapes.

Alex Guarnaschelli adds her own authentic style to classic Indian dishes including Braised Chicken Thighs and Legs with Tomato, Braised Cabbage, Cauliflower Fritters and Naan.

Alex Guarnaschelli serves up a meal just right for any occasion. There’s Whole Roasted Chicken with Homemade Tapenade, a Chilled Asparagus Salad and Grilled Clams with Charred Zucchini and Garlic.

Alex Guarnaschelli shares a little chef-y secret for steamed fresh fish: using an aluminum packet to cook striped bass with herbs in the oven. She then pairs it with a green bean salad and ends the meal with an apple crisp.

Alex Guarnaschelli's ode to Little Italy begins with a flaky Sfogliatella. Then she makes a simple Roasted Whole Mackerel and a Fennel and Orange Salad with Walnut Pesto.

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli makes a classic American meal that includes her Mother's Chicken with Barbeque Sauce, Baked Potato Salad and a fresh Blueberry Pie for dessert.

Alex Guarnaschelli creates a meal to share with her delicious Marinated Skirt Steak Burritos accompanied by a refreshing Frozen Iceberg Salad with Champagne Vinegar. For dessert, she makes a simple Creme Caramel.

Alex Guarnaschelli makes a decadent Sunday brunch, including her Deluxe Coffee Cake. She also shares how to make the perfect Omelet with Fines Herbs paired with vegetables, Homemade Butter and A Raspberry and Lime Brunch Cocktail.

Alex Guarnaschelli throws a dessert party, treating her friends to three amazing dishes: Biscotti with Caramelized Hazelnuts, Strawberry Tartlets and Chocolate Pots de Creme.