In a battle of the young versus the seasoned, four chefs face off to win the $10,000 prize. A strong appetizer round with escargot and onion rings leaves the judges wondering who should be chopped. Things heat up in the dinner round as one chef's rabbit is underdone and another's is cooked to a crisp. In the dessert round it's the duck that's laid the golden egg as one chef pulls ahead to win the race.
The hosts share the best make-ahead recipes and tips to get you ready for a delicious and relaxing Turkey Day Dinner. Maile Carpenter stops by with a look inside Food Network Magazine, including a peak at some of the most outrageous turkey trends. Then there's the ultimate time line to get your shopping in order and your fridge stocked, plus exciting dessert offerings and new recipes for your pumpkin fix. Plus, the hosts fess up and reveal their Thanksgiving short cuts.
Sandra visits her hometown outside of Seattle for a ladies charity luncheon.
First, it's your favorite salad flavors in a dip, Caesar Artichoke Dip. Then Sandra makes a tasty Chicken and Baby Spinach Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette. For the main course, it's two great sandwiches that are as pretty as they are delicious: Chicken Caesar Focaccia and a French Brie and Ham Baguette.
Dessert is an easy make-ahead Tiramisu a la Orange and Sandra's Poppy Cocktail goes perfectly with the meal.
The Casino Royale champions are back, and they're chasing a jackpot that starts at $25,000! The champs open up the final appetizer basket and come eye-to-eye with a shocking ingredient. Then, only one chef chooses to gamble away their finale entrée basket and are forced to deal with the consequences. Champagne in the dessert basket foreshadows the celebration that lies ahead for one of the competitors. With life-changing money on the line, every move matters and every mistake could mean the difference between becoming the grand champion or leaving as the runner-up.
Mary Berg and her husband share their new tradition of at-home date night, born from quarantine-life cravings for Italian-American chain restaurants. Mary recreates the checkered tablecloth magic with Classic Italian Restaurant Salad dripping with homemade Italian dressing and deliciously Stuffed Banana Peppers filled with beef and sausage, topped with herby tomato passata sauce. For a fuss-free, make-ahead dessert, Mary's simplified Tiramisu has thick layers of mascarpone cream with coffee and booze-soaked ladyfingers. And don't forget the pasta! Mary's rich and creamy Fettucine Alfredo loaded with shrimp will have you singing "that's amore!"