David Rocco's Dolce Vita
Season 2
Rocco is not a chef. He’s Italian. Shot on location in Florence, Italy, Canadian-born David Rocco returns as your guide to everything Italian in 13 brand new episodes, cooking up classic, easy-to-learn recipes for his friends and family. The philosophy remains – you don’t need a cooking diploma to make fantastic Italian dishes. In this season, Rocco makes everything from spaghetti alla carbonara after a night at the theater to classic Italian meatballs for a bunch of rowdy bachelors.
Where to Watch Season 2
13 Episodes
- Hunt For FunghiE1
Hunt For FunghiIt’s fall and mushrooms are in season. Rocco shops for truffles at the local market, only to find that most of them are at the truffle festival in San Miniato. Determined for a taste of the exquisite mushroom, Rocco and his friend Marco embark on a journey to the quaint town, hoping to find their very own tartufo. Featured recipes: zuppa di porcini; funghi misti w/ turkey; tagliatelle w/ truffles. - The SagraE2
The SagraRocco organizes a potluck feast in a nearby castle for his friends and family, asking everyone to bring their signature dishes—this way the cooking is not left to one person. Rocco learns that not everyone is sticking to the rules, including his sister Maria, who tricks him into cooking her dish. Featured recipes: salsicce con rapini; Maria's spezzatino; Marco’s polenta. - Maybe, BabyE3
Maybe, BabyIt’s Gigi’s birthday and what better gift for a busy dad than a day of fun away from a hectic parenting schedule? Rocco and Nina play babysitters for Gigi’s two kids but the task turns out to be harder than they thought. Featured recipes: tiramisu; pasta al burro; cecina pizza; tommaso’s baby carrots. - Rocco Goes To Camp
E4Rocco Goes To CampRocco gets a frantic call from his sister, who runs a summer camp for kids. Enlisted as a camp counseler he is going to teach the campers a few things about cooking, but not before the camp grandmother shows him a thing or two in her kitchen. Featured recipes: pizza dough; pappa al pomodoro; chocolate risotto; pizza. - Room With a ViewE5
Room With a ViewMax, a friend from San Diego, returns as Rocco’s houseguest indefinitely. Determined to get Max settled in Florence, and not on his living room couch, Rocco takes Max apartment hunting, teaching him a few Italian etiquettes on the way. Featured recipes: brutti ma buoni; pasta e fagioli; branzino alla Max. - Italian SuperstitionE6
Italian SuperstitionRocco encounters a string of bad luck as he prepares a festive dinner. Between trying to find a costume, shopping for pumpkins and cooking for his friends, he gets a lesson in Italian superstition and as a result, learns the source of his misfortunes. Featured recipes: croccante; pumpkin soup; pollo con salsa di zucca. - Boys Night OutE7
Boys Night OutWhen Nina leaves on a day trip to Rome, Rocco spends a relaxing day alone, checking out markets and making his favourite snacks. That is until his buddy Francesco swings by, convincing Rocco to spend a wild night with the boys. Featured recipes: crocchette di patate; drunken pasta; gelato affogato; caruso martini. - Swept AwayE8
Swept AwayRocco and Nina get the royal treatment on their vacation when they visit their old friend Vincenzo Palumbo, who takes the couple out to sea. Cruising the Amalfi coast for fresh seafood, Rocco and Nina stop to check out the fjords of Furore, before getting a tour of Ravello by their generous host. Featured recipes: seppie con limone e sedano; totani e tubetti; baccalà alla pizzaiola - Trouble with PeppeE9
Trouble with PeppeA vacation along the Amalfi coast is not complete without getting into some sort of mischief with Peppe. With Rocco as his accomplice, Peppe plays hooky for the day, turning a quick 5-minute coffee break into a trip to Positano, a game of soccer, and a feast fit for his bachelor friends. Featured recipes: carla's torta di pera; peppe’s polpette; dunderi with pesto al'amalfitana. - All in the FamilyE10
All in the FamilyRocco is treated like family when he meets up with the charismatic Eddie Oliva while on vacation along the Amalfi coast. Guided by Eddie, Rocco embarks on an adventure in search of fresh mozzarella, limoncello, and the true Neapolitan pizza. Featured recipes: mozzarella in carozza; insalata di caprese; spaghetti alla caprese; limoncello. - Rocco and the CityE11
Rocco and the CityFrom the perspective of a Canadian-Italian living in Florence, Rocco writes a true-to-heart article for a North-American magazine about the sights and sounds of his city and the comfort foods it inspires. Featured recipes: trippa alla fiorentina; la ribollita; involtini with chestnuts. - The AnniversaryE12
The AnniversaryDuring a game of pool with Marco, Rocco realizes that he has forgotten his wedding anniversary. Thinking on his feet, Rocco improvises an anniversary full of surprises, including a few special dishes for Nina. Featured recipes: lazy man's lasagna; arancini di riso fried eggs con tartufo; strawberries w/ balsamic vinegar. - Curtain CallE13
Curtain CallRocco and Nina experience all that Florence has to offer when it comes to the performing arts. A night at the ballet is followed by a day of acting, dancing and of course, cooking. Rocco and Nina spend their time at Teatro Del Sale, a dinner theatre created by famed chef Fabio Picchi, which fuses performance art with innovative dishes. Featured recipes: spaghetti alla carbonara; roasted peppers gratinate; picchi's lazy tuna.