Laura Vitale is an Italian-American television host and YouTube personality. She was born and raised in Naples, Italy. At twelve years of age, she moved to the United States. She started her cooking journey working with her father in their restaurants. The restaurants have since closed due to the poor economy, but she never let that crush her dreams or stop her from doing what she loves.

Now a web sensation and online superstar, Vitale brings her take on American mealtimes to television. Although Laura's roots are in Italian food, she is first and foremost an all-American girl. With an emphasis on seasonal and simple, Laura's blend of easy but enticing recipes and girl-next-door charm will make for meals that America will adore.

Due to the popularity of her video series “Laura in the Kitchen,” where she cooks Italian cuisine, the Cooking Channel hired her as a chef and host of “Simply Laura.” She has appeared on many other cooking shows since, including “Beat Bobby Flay,” “The Today Show,” and “Rachael Ray Kitchen.”

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