Sunny Anderson thinks outside of the crust with her jar of pumpkin pie spice. For a special holiday meal, Sunny puts her favorite pumpkin pie spice mix to work on her Easy Holiday Spiral Ham. On the side, String Bean "Casserole" Salad is a fresh new take on the classic dish. For dessert, Sunny's Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bourbon Whipped Cream ends this special occasion menu with a bang.
In the Appetizer Round, kumquats and croissants collide, as well as two super enthusiastic chefs racing for the fridge. Then in the Entrée Round, green beans and ground pork prove a surprisingly difficult challenge. And in the Dessert Round, when one chef makes a grits dish reminiscent of childhood, it's up to the judges whether the jaunt down Memory Lane will lead to the Winner's Circle.
Pat and Gina are getting into a slimmer supper with their good friend Belinda Anderson. They keep it light and delicious with Grilled Salmon topped with a Citrus Butter and they're remixing mashed potatoes with their Crispy Mustard Potato Cakes. Then it's off to the perfect complement for any meal, a Crunchy Chopped Green Bean Salad. And to wash it all down, a refreshing Raspberry Basil Iced Tea.
Guy Fieri hits nothing but diners on this trip. In Santa Cruz, Calif., where east coast diner meets Vietnamese cooking for everything from Reubens to spring rolls; In Peabody, Mass., an old lunch car turned diner where the locals pile in for home made favorites like Boston Baked Beans; And in Norman, Okla., a beloved local landmark serving award winning chili on everything from fries to burgers and hot dogs.
The taste of the Mediterranean: fresh, healthy dishes with bright flavor. This is Greek food, and today Bobby's making his version of his favorite Greek dishes. He'll roast lamb with a minty garlic rub, bake white beans with tomatoes and parsley, stuff squid and roast potato wedges with a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Recipes Include: Gigantes, Kalamarakia Yemista (Stuffed Squid), Greek Potatoes with Lemon Vinaigrette, Roasted Leg of Lamb.
Michael Symon starts in Las Vegas, Nev., with a skillet full of pork belly chili and a mega-pancake that's the ultimate collision of apple pie and brunch. In Shreveport, La., decadent mac and cheese is studded with crawfish, alligator andouille sausage and shrimp. Finally, in Oklahoma City, an umami burger is built for every craving, and classic pork and beans are transformed into a modern-day favorite.
This trip, Guy's gettin' a variety of Thanksgiving tastes and treasures. In Albuquerque, N.M., the father/son bakery crafting a totally unique take on the Thanksgiving bird. In Santa Fe, N.M., the off-the-beaten-path deli turning out traditional turkey wild rice soup and pumpkin pie. And in Kansas City, Mo., the lifelong 'cue master cranking out smoked turkey and beans to please locals and barbecue competitors alike.
Ross Mathews joins Tiffani Thiessen to rewind the clock and cook up some classic recipes with new school flavor. Tiffani puts her unique spin on a childhood favorite, Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff over Creamy Polenta, served with a side of her aunt's Crisp String Beans. Then, a homemade Ginger Beer for the perfect Dark and Stormy cocktail. And for dessert, the ultimate classic comfort food, Candied Ginger Apple Pie.
Inspired by a margarita at one of her favorite bars, Damaris invites the mixologist back to the kitchen with Mexican Food on the brain. On the menu: easy-to-make spicy, homemade "Fauxrizo" Taco Filling, Coconut Lime Black Beans and to finish the plate off, a simple, aromatic Jicama and Cilantro Creme Slaw. Damaris's fiery menu is cooled down with a Blackberry and Sage "Heart of Darkness" Margarita.
Nancy Fuller's farmhouse is turning 250, so she's inviting her closest friends and family to celebrate and giving a tour of all the home's aged glory. To toast to another 250 years, she makes a Sparkling Stone Fence Cocktail and serves Beans and Greens Bruschetta with Broiled Goat Cheese, Bacon-Wrapped Pork Roast with Potatoes and Onions, Warm Kohlrabi Salad, and Orange Ombre Birthday Cake with Chocolate Frosting.