Kardea Brown and her friend KJ Kearney like to explore Charleston's food scene together, and KJ has even developed a social media presence based on his outings. Kardea invites KJ over to treat him with her versions of Charleston's best, taking inspiration from the great meals they've shared together. She makes a Panko Fried Pork Chop Sandwich on Grilled Texas Toast, Shaved Green Cabbage Slaw with Shallots and Dijon Vinaigrette, Lima Bean Salad and a special Homemade Banana Pudding.
You might mistake Bobby Flay's backyard with a Mediterranean island when he's finished with this Greek inspired barbecue menu. His fresh and flavor infused dishes include Greek favorites like Gyros With Radish Tzatziki and Oregano Vinaigrette With Grilled Plum Tomatoes. Bobby makes culinary perfection look easy as he whips up Charcoal Grilled Shrimp and Kalamari With Grilled Lemons and Smoked Tomato-Black Olive Relish, and a Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad With Feta, Green Beans, Olives and Red Wine Vinaigrette.
In a Halloween-themed competition, the four chefs face ingredient baskets packed with nods to horror movies, which guest judge and actor Rose McGowan knows well. A cringeworthy surprise in the appetizer basket brings to mind a startling plot twist in a classic scary scene featuring maggots. The entree ingredients -- liver, fava beans and Chianti -- are inspired by one of the creepiest quotes in movie history, and a bubbling cauldron is a nice touch in the final basket.
This trip, Guy Fieri's tackling everything from land to sea. In Des Moines, the funky fusion joint serving up unique burritos alongside off-the-chain bulgogi masa fries. Across town in the Beaverdale area of Des Moines, the Southern spot cooking up all the classics, from ribs and red beans and rice to catfish cakes and collards. And in Atlantic City, the husband-wife duo dishing out soul food standouts like turkey chops and pig feet.
Guy Fieri goes the extra mile to check out some places well worth traveling to: The Big Star Diner on Bainbridge Island off Seattle, reachable only by Ferry, where the home-made chorizo scramble and salmon hash are totally worth the trip; Mo Gridders BBQ in the Bronx, N.Y., where you can get off-the-hook ribs while they repair your car; and Harold's Cafe in rural Gaffney, S.C., for a taste of pinto beans and fatback.
This week, Sunny Anderson shares her recipe for Creamy Chicken Succotash using frozen lima beans, and then chefs tackle foods most people avoid, like pomegranates, ginger and butternut squash. The hosts introduce their first "Personal Faves" segment where each cooks with a loved one: This week Katie Lee and her mom sample two no-bake desserts; Cow Pile Cookies and Banana Pudding Pie. As everyone shares what they're "Into and Over," Geoffrey Zakarian mixes up a delicious gin cocktail.
It's time to put on your thinking caps and journey through the process of inventing new food products. See how Sharper Image's design team is creating inventive kitchenware, get a taste of how flavors are pouring into a spray bottle, and visit a chef creating innovative new dishes. Then, discover the process of energizing Jelly Beans, and tour a laboratory inventing original food products for major companies. Plus, uncover the secrets to designing a baking sheet that doesn't burn cookies.
Ree Drummond is serving up delicious family favorites from the past. The lineup includes Ranch Chicken Sandwiches, one of Ladd's all-time top lunches that are perfect to pack up and take to the fence-fixing crew. Deliciously different Wild Rice Pancakes make a great dinner for Ree's breakfast-loving daughters, and hearty Bean with Bacon Soup is Ladd's favorite comfort food. Finally, Lemon Bread Pudding is always a winner with Ree's father-in-law, who is hopelessly devoted to dessert.