Daphne Brogdon is a television personality, standup comic, blogger, wife and mom. She began her career as a radio producer and on-air personality, but her quick wit and improvisational skills quickly led her to host a variety of television shows. But as an improviser and entertainer, Brogdon was looking for a way to perform without leaving her children behind at home. This sparked the creation of her two websites for moms, which receive millions of unique visitors per month: Coolmom.com, the first comedy mom vlog, and Momversation, which brings top mom bloggers together to discuss issues via video. As the wife of professional chef Mark Peel (Spago, Campanile and La Brea Bakery), Brogdon began helping to cater, test recipes, and manage the business development and marketing for his ventures. Together they will be opening a new eatery in downtown Los Angeles later this year.
Ree Drummond takes a trip down memory lane with updated comfort food favorites from her childhood. She starts with soothing Retro Noodle Soup and an amazing Air Fryer Grilled Cheese. Next, Ree makes Spaghetti and Cheese, a lifelong favorite, and nostalgic Pizza Stuffed Peppers, inspired by her mom's recipe. Finally, Ree starts a comeback tour for the classic Chocolate Malt.
When it comes to takeout, nothing beats Chinese food. In this episode, Chef Jet Tila cooks up two classic Chinese takeout dishes. He kicks it off with a crispy and sweet Orange Chicken with a fluffy Fried Rice. Then, he uses his air fryer to make Char Siu Bao, a dim sum classic that stuffs savory roasted pork inside a fluffy steamed bun.
Gotta fry! The chefs learn that in every round they must use the deep fryer or air fryer to make crispy, creative cuisine. First round jitters affect the chefs as they rush to fry up appetizers, and as the final seconds tick away, it's unclear whether everyone will remember to plate every basket ingredient. Then in the entrée round, a prized meat and a milk substitute are two of the mandatory items the competitors must incorporate into their dishes. The final basket holds some fun ingredients that inspire the last two competitors to create whimsical desserts.
Molly Yeh and Nick are test driving a new van for the family, so Molly whips up some of her fast-food faves to try out in the vehicle. She hits the road with Smoked Turkey and Brie Horseshoe Sandwiches, Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with Creamy Marinara Sauce, Gooey Butter Cake on a Stick and Pistachio Milkshakes that'll hopefully fit into the cup holders nicely!