Simply Laura

Laura Vitale makes a restaurant-quality meal to enjoy with her husband at home. The date night menu is Seared New York Strip Steaks, Green Beans with Herbed Butter, Crispy Ribollita and Amaretto Tiramisu for Two.

Laura Vitale has a busy day ahead of her and only 15 minutes for each of her meals. On the menu is Eggs in Purgatory, Portobello Melt on 7-Grain Bread and Scallops with Wine and Pancetta.

Laura Vitale hosts a casual game night at her house. Her guests enjoy Spicy Steamed Mussels, Classic Italian Antipasti, Short Rib and Bechamel Lasagna and White Chocolate and Raspberry Layered Panna Cotta.

Laura Vitale uses Old World recipes to turn local New Jersey veggies into standing ovation dishes. She makes Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili, Broccoli Rabe Pesto Pasta and Roasted Tomato Tart.

Inspired by her hunt for a versatile dress, Laura Vitale makes Marinara Sauce her culinary little black dress. She accessorizes it in dishes like Italian Pot Roast, Velvety Tomato Bisque and Greek Mini Pizzas.

Laura's cousin Kate is a brand new mom who's low on time. To give her a nice treat, Laura's making delicious and nutritious one-pot meals for the week, like Veggie Mac and Cheese, Spanish Chicken and Rice, and Cannoli Bundt Cake.