Simply Laura

Season 2

TV-G

With her girl-next-door charm sprinkled in every recipe, web sensation Laura Vitale makes enticing seasonal recipes that are easy to follow and perfect for busy families.

Where to Watch Season 2

9 Episodes

Date Night
E1
Date NightHostess Laura Vitale makes a restaurant-quality meal to enjoy on a date night with her husband, Joe Vitale, in the Season 2 premiere. On the menu: a beautiful cut of beef and steakhouse-worthy sides, including green beans with herbed butter; crispy ribolitta and, for dessert, amaretto tiramisu for two.
15-Minute Meals
E2
15-Minute MealsLaura has only 15 minutes to cook each of her meals for the day. Included: eggs in purgatory fuel her morning workout; she makes a Portobello melt on seven-grain bread to bring to her husband and his co-workers; and dinner features scallops with wine.
Family Game Night
E3
Family Game NightLaura hosts a game night. On the menu: spicy steamed mussels; classic Italian antipasti; a lasagna made with short rib and béchamel; and, for dessert, a panna cotta layered with white chocolate and raspberry.
Italian Girl in the Garden State
E4
Italian Girl in the Garden StateLocal New Jersey veggies are used by Laura, when she makes a chili with butternut squash and black beans; a broccoli rabe pesto pasta; and roasted tomato tart.
The Little Black Dress Ingredient
E5
The Little Black Dress IngredientThe hunt for the perfect little black dress inspires Laura to make marinara sauce and accessorize it with dishes, including Italian pot roast.
One-Pot Meals
E6
One-Pot MealsComforting one-pot meals are prepared by Laura for her cousin Kate and her husband, who are adjusting to life with a new baby. Oven-ready dishes include: veggie macaroni and cheese; Spanish chicken and rice; cannoli Bundt cake.
All-Day Breakfast
E7
All-Day BreakfastLaura Vitale creates an all-day breakfast menu, inspired by her childhood in Italy. She makes Creme Fraiche and Veggie Frittata, Smoked Salmon and Dill Quiche and a Breakfast Bruschetta Bar.
Girls' Day and Night!
E8
Girls' Day and Night!A day of shopping and pampering with girlfriends starts off for Laura in the kitchen, where she makes some finger foods, including coconut shrimp with sweet chili sauce; spinach-and-potato puffs; cheesecake brownies and sea salt caramel corn.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9