Rob Capobianco wants to ask his girlfriend to marry him. So instead of going to a restaurant, he has asked Rocco Dispirito to help him prepare a special meal in celebration of his proposal. Will Rob's efforts end in disaster or will his question be answered with a yes?
Jennifer DelPesce's last name means "of the fish" in Italian. Funny thing is that Jennifer hates everything about fish - the look, taste and feel. Yet she wants to prepare a fish dish to thank her husband of 7 years for being the love of her life and working 2 jobs so that she can be a stay at home Mom. She needs Rocco Dispirito to help her overcome her fear of fish or else she's going to be the one "swimming with fishes".
Donna Stabile was diagnosed with breast cancer while dating her boyfriend Gary. Gary stood by her side taking care of Donna throughout her painful treatments. On her last day of radiation, the two got married. Donna wants Rocco Dispirito to help her come up with a simple yet delicious vegetarian meal to thank Gary and their friends for their unconditional love and support.
Rose Weidler is part of a large Italian family. Every Sunday night they get together to enjoy Mama's cooking. When Rose asks what she can bring to dinner, she's told "just bring the soda". Rose needs Rocco Dispirito's help in creating her own signature dish. Will Rose wow her family with her culinary talents or will she bring ice to the next family function?
Chip Thomas was raised by a single mother, as was his girlfriend. Their two Mom's have never met and in order to celebrate the special women in his life, Chip has asked Rocco Dispirito to come up with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to commemorate the occasion. Will the Mom's take home doggie bags or will Chip be in the dog house?
Maggie Silvestri cannot cook. In the two years that she's been married, she hasn't made a single dish. Every day at 4pm, she calls her husband to ask him "what's for dinner?"Maggie even calls her husband - her wife! With her 2 year anniversary coming up, she wants to surprise her husband with a meal that she cooked - not ordered in! Can Rocco Dispirito help Maggie prepare a dish for her husband or will they end up at a restaurant?
Michael Marosy is a stay at home Dad. And while he loves being around his kids, he is tired of making chicken nuggets and mac `n cheese! He wants to make "grown up" food! Most of his friends tease him about how badly he burns food, and Michael is hoping that Rocco Dispirito can help put out the fire! Will this "Mr. Mom" be able to impress his friends with a grown up meal or will he have to call in the fire department?
Jessica Edmond has decided that it's time that she learns how to eat healthier. And if this self proclaimed "diva of flava" can change her eating habits, then maybe she'll be able to influence her younger sister to do the same. She's asked Rocco Dispirito to show her a few tricks of the trade and create healthy fried chicken - is there such a thing? Yes there is! Will Rocco be able to get these sisters to the table and on their way to a healthier lifestyle?
Christina Caparoula has been dating her Irish boyfriend Stephen, for 2 years and he has been feeling homesick. He misses his family and Irish food. To show how much she loves Stephen, Christina has asked Rocco Dispirito to help her prepare a traditional Irish dish called "coddle". She also has one more surprise in store for everyone at the meal - she's flying Stephen's father in from Dublin. Will Christina have the luck of the Irish?
Maureen Robertazzi has gone through a major life transformation. She's just lost 50 pounds and wants to show off her new body to friends and family. She wants to make a fish dish but Maureen only knows how to order it off a menu! She's asked Rocco Dispirito to some over and help her learn how to make a tasty, healthy dish that will "wow" her friends.
Bill McCuddy faces the challenge that many parents face, how do they get their kid to eat fruits and vegetables? Bill's eight-year-old daughter just hates the thought of eating "that healthy stuff", so he's asked Rocco Dispirito to help create fun food that his daughter and her friends will enjoy. Just don't tell them what's in it until they are done eating! Will the girls be fooled and love what Dad cooks or will these eight-year-olds throw dad out with the garbage?
Karoline Schwartz is about to move out of the dorm and into her own apartment. A place that she's going to share with five roommates! Karoline is used to eating cafeteria food, but now she wants to learn how to cook meals that can feed the masses while not adding on the pounds! Can Rocco Dispirito help her create her own signature dish or will flunk out?
Mike Hernandez's girlfriend got a huge promotion at work and did Mike do anything to celebrate the occasion. That would be a big NO! In order to make it up to her, Mike wants to surprise her and her friends with a dinner in her honor, but he can't cook!! Mike needs Rocco Dispirito's help to pull off this meal and celebration. Mike is hoping to make something special that proves that he took the time and went outside of his comfort zone to show her how much she means to him and how proud of her he is.