The Kitchen hosts create a cozy menu full of fall's finest recipes! They showcase the season's best produce with Katie Lee Biegel's Beet Crostata with Agrodolce, Sunny Anderson's Easy Acorn Squash Soup and Jeff Mauro's Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Fennel and Apple. Then Geoffrey Zakarian serves dessert Iron Chef style with his Spiced Pavlova with Roasted Pears and an Amaretto Sour.
Guy Fieri and his chef friend have a 6-pack of stout and they're not afraid to use it! Stout Braised Short Ribs with Barley make up the meat of the meal, while Roasted Acorn Squash with Mushrooms, Peppers, and Goat Cheese round out the menu. Pretzel Beer Brittle is the perfect balance of sweet and salty -- watch out, it's addictive!
It's Christmas dinner at Giada De Laurentiis' home, and family members reveal their Secret Santas and exchange gifts. Giada celebrates the day with a beautiful sit-down dinner and several dishes that can be made in advance, including a Stuffed Tricolore Pork Loin, Roasted Acorn Squash Agro Dolce, Chopped Romaine and Radicchio Salad and Black and White Brownie Ice Cream Cake.
'Tis the season for delicious food! Bobby Flay and Damaris Phillips get in the spirit with Baklava and Christmas Punch while they reminisce about holiday traditions and memories. Then they cook up some incredible holiday dishes, including Bobby's Spicy Lobster with Fettuccini and Anchovy Bread Crumbs. Damaris adds her Seared Acorn Squash with Tahini to the menu as well as her Roasted Green Beans.
Its Berry Time! Fresh picked berry flavors are blended with savory preparations in Sandras Blackberry and Herb Filet Mignon. On the side, sweet and savory Acorn Squash with Raspberry Stuffing. Then a delicious Warm Spinach Salad with Eggs and Bacon. The berry theme continues in a Mixed Berry Crumble that uses a slow cooker and a fun Nuts and Berries Martini garnished with fresh berries.
On Thursdays, Damaris goes out swing dancing. This week, she invites her boyfriend to join her for a light and easy weeknight dinner of Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives and Parsnip, Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage, Barley and Goat Cheese, and "Dance the Night Away" Energy bars to enliven their spirits before the dance and keep them light on their feet.
Valerie Bertinelli and her best gals are getting together to give thanks for each other before heading off for their family celebrations. Valerie's got the perfect Thanksgiving meal with Sweet and Salty Pepitas, Acorn Squash and Baby Bitter Greens with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing, and a perfectly Deep-Fried Turkey topped with gravy. For dessert, there's homemade Pumpkin Pie served with a tangy Cinnamon Buttermilk Whipped Cream.
The Kitchen whips up everyone's favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and shares tips for making enough room in the oven for them all. Sunny Anderson heats things up with her Cheesy Bacon Cornbread Dressing, and Marcela Valladolid makes an Herb Roasted Acorn Squash that is sure to be a star on any table. Try two new twists on mashed potatoes with Katie Lee's French Onion Potatoes and Geoffrey Zakarian's Pomme Duchess. For dessert, Jeff Mauro serves up a treat with his No Bake Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie. A special guest joins the gang as they toast the holiday with Geoffrey's Butternut Squash Sidecar.
Ree Drummond is cooking a collection of budget friendly dinners, starting with a fancy yet frugal Chicken Stroganoff with buttery parsley noodles that's perfect for dinner parties. Then, impressive Sausage and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash is an economical all-in-one winner, and inexpensive shortcut Puff Pastry Pizzas are just the thing for an easy weeknight dinner. Finally, thrifty mashup Meatball Sub Quesadillas are a quick, anytime meal.