In celebration of Juneteenth, Michiel Perry hosts Chef Charlotte Jenkins to prepare a Gullah community favorite of okra sauteed with ham and bacon, then paired with rice.
Noah Cappe gets things started in Florida at the Okeechobee County Fair where he samples the Hot Wing Grilled Cheese, the Sweet Bacon Devil Burger and the made-in-Florida Strawberry Margarita Funnel Cake. Next, he's off to the Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie, Texas, to indulge in ooey-gooey Pasta Roses before finishing things off with the Lords of Hogtown -- homemade cinnamon rolls made even better with bacon!
Anne Burrell shows how to transform the humble shepherd's pie into a restaurant-worthy entree, using a little technique and a lot of love. Her Shepherd's Pie features diced lamb and veggies simmered in a rich stew, and baked under a thick blanket of creamy mashed potatoes. Equally belly-warming, Anne's Mushroom Soup With Bacon is a savory, smooth puree served with extra mushrooms, crisp bacon, and freshly chopped parsley.
Just when you think you knew everything there is to know about bacon swiss cheeseburgers, Guy is rolling up his sleeves to perform a burger magic trick by turning that time-honored favorite inside out by way of Mexico. Guy's burger is stuffed with a layer of bacon, onions, and fresh chorizo sandwiched btween two slices of Swiss, then served with a homemade Worcestershire ketchup -- belly up, brother!
Today Guy's going hog-wild, dressing up pork with more pork! It's all about Bacon Wrapped Pork Kebabs: Ultra-thick slices of slab bacon woven around cubes of pork loin, all cooked on the grill until tender and extra smoky and basted with a fantastic orange-shallot glaze. On the side, Guy's got an Israeli Couscous and Arugula Salad, dressed in a bright vinaigrette to cut the richness of the kebabs.
After being on the road performing for more than three years, Trisha Yearwood is ready to spend some time with her family. She throws a big family reunion to catch up with everyone and share some great food. Her menu includes Grilled Potato Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette, Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburgers and Crispy Onion Blossoms. The day ends with Chocolate Cherry Icebox Cake for dessert and the family gathered for a song.
Midweek meal monotony got you down? I've got the cure: Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Blue Cheese and Pecans, some Savory Swiss Chard and Red Wine Rice with Grapes.
Rachael demonstrates that it's just as easy to whip up a low-carb feast all on your own. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Scallops; Barbecued Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps