Before the family heads to Tuscany for Debi and Gabriele's vow renewal they need to make sure Debi's 18-year-old poodle gets a clean bill of health to travel from her vet. Debi's planned an entire day of pooch pampering, but Gabriele has invited friends over for dinner so they can help him write a special surprise song for their upcoming vow renewal reception. Gabriele agrees to tag along with Dolores if Debi helps him make dinner. Together they make a traditional beef stew with polenta and string beans with cherry tomato for their guests.

recipes in this episode

* Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

* Limoncello

* Tuscan Beef Stew with Polenta