"Share the Table" with Mario Batali

Aired on: June 15, 2010, October 13, 2009

Chef Mario Batali drops by to show Rachael his recipe for Schiaffetoni, a stuffed manicotti meal that would be perfect for your whole family to enjoy together, which is one of the goal's Mario is promoting with Share the Table: The Barilla Family Dinner Project. "[Barilla] found that what Americans really want to do is have more dinners together with their families," Mario explains. "What that does is it creates a much better sense of communication. It makes everyone feel like they're more integrated with the family. And the key to the whole thing is turning off and unplugging; you have to sit down and have an uninterrupted meal with your family at least a couple of times a week."

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Backstage Pass!

You're used to seeing Mario in the kitchen, but what does this chef like to do when he's not whipping up delicious Italian meals? "Here's two things you don't know about me," Mario says backstage. "I'm an avid but miserable golfer, and I love Brahms!" For more fun backstage with Rachael's guests, click here!