It's a Mexican fiesta Sandy Style with three dishes sure to make any fiesta fabulous. Sandra Lee starts the fiesta with her take on a traditional Mexican dish, Black Bean Sopes. Then her Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp Tacos will tantalize the taste buds of even the most traditional taco lover. And for cocktail time, her Acai Margarita will really get your fiesta started! And of course, a festive tablescape that will have everyone talking.
Every Sunday, Damaris lights up the grill and fires off ingredients to last the week: this week, she's grilled off jalapeno peppers and strawberries. She uses the peppers as a base for a Compound Butter to top her Pan-Seared Pork Chops that she dresses alongside her Perfect Cornbread. The grilled Strawberries are the basic element in her mouthwatering Barbecue Sauce Baked Beans. Grill once and have flame-kissed flavor all week long.
Michael Symon is ready to relax outdoors in style! He starts with the classic Trout Almondine, a dish he learned during a fishing adventure, before preparing mouthwatering Fondant Potatoes that are scalloped with a hint of smokiness. For a refreshing balance, Michael mixes the bitter, the nutty, the sweet and the tangy together in a Green Bean and Radicchio Salad, while Liz blends rich stout beer and bubbly champagne in her Black Velvet.
Ree Drummond is cooking against the clock to make four of her favorite recipes over into lighter, healthier 16-minute meals. There's Lighter Chicken Parmesan for a quick kids' dinner, then Lighter Asian Noodle Salad is a perfect speedy lunch for when Ree's up against it. Next, she's transforming her tasty Taco Skillet, a wonderful help-yourself meal. Finally, Lighter Fried Pork Chops, served with super fast white beans and spinach, is perfect for dinner.
Ree Drummond is paying tribute to the fabulous food she remembers from her grandma's house. First, she makes Retro Salisbury Steak in delicious gravy. On the side, there are Skillet Scalloped Potatoes, a childhood favorite, and Grandma's irresistible Green Beans. For dessert, Ree makes a Go-To Apple Crisp that was delicious back then and is truly divine now. When it comes to good food, there's no doubt about it, Grandma knows best.
Melissa d'Arabian shares easy, affordable recipes for serving Tex-Mex favorites at home. Her Pork Carnitas are the star of the Burrito Bowl bar: the caramelized morsels of shredded pork are served over seasoned rice with black beans, Melissa's Simple Pico de Gallo, and all the fixin's like cheddar cheese, green onions, and sour cream. Chocolate-Cinnamon nachos satisfy your sweet tooth, completing this south of the border menu that the whole family will love.
Trisha Yearwood invites pro racer Danica Patrick to make a pit stop in her kitchen! Trisha starts the day with recipes that are quick and easy to make, like a Cubano Sandwich with Quick Pickles, Pressure Cooker Potatoes with Smoky Aioli, Three Bean Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette, No-Bake Rocky Road Bars, and Mojitos. Danica arrives and helps Trisha in the kitchen, then Trisha ends the day with a surprise race.
The Kitchen hosts explore Turkey Day basics with essential recipes and tips for every home cook. Sunny Anderson takes turkey to new heights with her Butterflied Roast Turkey with Easy Orange Spice Rub. Geoffrey Zakarian and Katie Lee Biegel work on side-by-side sides: Creamy Potato Puree and Creamy Green Bean Salad. Jeff Mauro offers a sweet dessert with his classic Chess Pie, and Alex Guarnaschelli tops things off with her Super Simple Gravy.