The four chefs learn that the mystery ingredients must be transformed into delicious gastropub food. House-smoked bacon and homemade pickles are found in the appetizer baskets. A cocktail and a classic English pub dish must be transformed in the entree plates, and suds and tots have to be included in the desserts.
Guy Fieri hunts down some killer dives. In between Chicago and Milwaukee, a joint topping bacon-wrapped filet mignon with a hot conch salsa; in Cleveland, an old nightclub fresh smoking salmon -- for a salmon BLT; And in East Amherst, N.Y., a local favorite doing all kinds of burgers -- even cheeseburger soup.
Bobby Flay's daughter Sophie is headed home for after-Thanksgiving brunch. While he waits, Bobby bakes Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Bread with Marmalade and reinvents the holiday dinner with Waffle Cornbread Stuffing Sandwiches with Turkey, Cheddar, Bacon and Cranberry Dijon Gravy Dipping Sauce. And to celebrate, he pours a Bourbon Apple Hot Toddy.
Pat stops in as Gina hosts a fun ladies night that starts off with sweet and savory Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, delectable Dipping Sauce, and exotic Grilled Pineapple and Onion Salad. Not forgetting a little pig, they also make a tantalizing Bacon Potato Salad. Gina then plays mixologist with the perfect Pink Pigitini!
Kardea Brown loves a challenge, so she's making classic soul food dishes -- but vegan -- for her cousins. She starts with tofu for Lemon-Pepper Fried "Chicken" Tenders with dairy-free Ranch dipping sauce. She also makes Jackfruit Pulled "Pork" Sliders, Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese and Maple-Glazed Donuts with Coconut "Bacon."
While the family's busy shipping cattle, Ree Drummond's whipping up a well-deserved breakfast and getting ahead with dinner. For breakfast, a pancake bar with oven-fried bacon, Sweet Strawberries, Vanilla Bean Caramel Sauce, whipped cream and lots of fun toppings. Then for dinner, she's making Braised Short Ribs and Cheese Grits.
Tyler Florence, Sunny Anderson, Ted Allen and others reveal secret favorite dishes that are, literally, off the charts! From an off-the-beaten-path Hawaiian pork dish to an 'in-the-know' supersized slice of Sizzling Bacon. These Hidden Treasures may not be pirate's booty but they're definitely worth their WAIT in gold!
Guacamole with sage, blue cheese, and bacon? Ice cream made from prosciutto? A candy bar that's battered and deep fried? These are just a few of the dishes Food Network stars including Michael Symon, Chris Cosentino, Sunny Anderson, and Alton Brown say they never expected to be the best thing they ever ate!
Things are "springing" into action on the farm, so Molly Yeh makes some easy Midwest staples to keep everyone going. She starts with Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal and then makes a french fry-covered Busy Day Hotdish and Pea and Bacon Salad with creamy French Dressing. For dessert, there's rich Rocky Road Fudge.
"Giada at Home" explores some of the cool places around Los Angeles where you can go for breakfast. Giada De Laurentiis re-creates some of her favorite dishes with her own spin like Lemon-Almond Waffles; Salami, Bacon and Spinach Hash; Breakfast Popovers With Italian Sausage and Peach and Basil Frozen Daiquiris.