I've whipped up the Barefoot Contessa's savory chicken chili and soothing minestrone, but the soup I've been most excited to try was her ravioli en brodo — an Italian spin on chicken noodle.

Dishes such as pear and Gorgonzola ravioli served in Alfredo sauce ... focusing instead on fresh ingredients and authentic recipes. "Italian food is all about the ingredients, so we let them ...