Adam Gertler samples classic confections getting a modern update from unexpected ingredients. An exclusive tour of Tootsie Roll Industries in Chicago reveals the juicy new Pomegranate Tootsie Pop. Visit Gooey Louie in St. Louis, where traditional gooey butter cake is teaming up with fruit, chocolate, caramel and dozens of other fresh ideas. And at Xooro in Glendale, CA, Spanish churros go gourmet. Loaded with rich fillings and rolled in luscious chocolate, Xooro turns out exotic deep fried desserts like tubular Tiramisu and Maple Bacon.
The Kitchen is celebrating the summer games with Jeff Mauro's Brazilian Hot Dog, Sunny Anderson's Easy BK Currywurst and Katie Lee's Banh Mi-Inspired Hot Dog. Chef and Internet host Raiza Costa makes a unique Roasted Strawberry and Cream Milkshake, then learn how to make a winning burger with Marcela Valladolid's Mexican Shrimp Burger and Jeff's Threaded Flank Steak and Bacon Kebob. Plus, four secrets for a winning summer potato salad, patriotic ways to present appetizers, and fun games to play at a summer party.
Celebrate fall by using autumn flavors in brunch foods! Marcela Valladolid makes a decadent Pumpkin French Toast Casserole that's perfect for feeding a crowd and then The Kitchen gang competes in a breakfast edition of Tool Takedown. Katie Lee assembles an amazing tray of Breakfast Nachos with a base of waffles, right before Food Network Star winner Tregaye Fraser drops by to share her savory Bacon Breakfast Cupcakes. Katie turns favorite fall desserts into three breakfast smoothies and Geoffrey Zakarian ends with a Fall Mimosa.
Noah Cappe's first stop is at the North Florida Fair in Tallahassee, where he feels the burn with Dead Heat Tacos. He then takes on the Bacon Blast, the two and a half-foot Belly Buster Philly Cheesesteak and Reverend Larry's Oxtail. Next, he heads over the border to the Erin Fall Fair in Ontario, Canada, where he meets up with the original apple dumpling gang for their Ag Ladies Apple Dumplings, goes hog wild for Pork Belly Sliders and carries a torch for Crackle Lanterns.
Food Network Star fans, this Chopped is for you! Four chefs from the hit casting competition attempt to excel in an entirely new arena. First, they try to impress the judges by exhibiting razor sharp skills in the razor clams appetizer round. In a meat-and-potatoes entree round, standing out is the challenge for the chefs. Established rivalries make the fight to get into the final round even more intense. And following the dessert round, featuring white apricots and bacon bits, the judges have some stern words for the chefs.
Wrapped in bacon, wrapped in basil, fried and bruleed, bananas take center stage in the Appetizer Round. But when one chef's creation falls apart, is there a sure fire banana backup plan? And you know things are bound to get interesting when the chefs are thrown some Southern curveballs: collard greens in the entree and grits for dessert. To avoid being chopped, these competitors must keep a few simple cooking truths in mind: Know when you are in over your head. Don’t get consumed by pride, and always, always taste your food before it's served.
Big Daddy is giving you recipes to romance your loved one. Starting off this love feast is a Champagne Cocktail with Passion Fruit that is truly romantic. Then it's onto Crab Stuffed Shrimp with Spring Vegetable Bundles that will leave your honey smiling. Next up is the ultimate compliment to any meal, a Whipped Baked Potato with Bacon & Cheddar Cheese. To finish off the love feast are some Caramel and Coconut Bonbon Sandwiches that are to die for. Now that's one meal that will have you saying happy anniversary.