Because of unforeseen circumstances, Natalie (Anni Krueger) must postpone her cousin Francesca's (Nia Vardalos) planned Christmas Eve launch of her new Italian restaurant. Natalie resolves to open the gift in whatever manner she can. But Chef Stefano (Gilles Marini) thinks it's impossible with only three days to Christmas! That's when Natalie persuades Stefano that they can overcome any obstacle. When these opposites work together, their feelings begin to shift. Natalie discovers that cooking, like Christmas, isn't about perfection... It's about sharing it with loved ones.