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This trip, Noah Cappe celebrates Memorial Day weekend at suburban DC's ViVa! Vienna! festival, where the fastest way to his heart is through divine Soul Food. He springs for Loaded Perogies, learns a new spin on an old favorite with Philly Cheese Steak Fries and sees food and eats it with Baltimore-style Crab Dip. Then, he sets course for the bayou where he uncovers some tasty treasures at the pirate-themed Contraband Days festival in Lake Charles, La. There, he gets a lesson in down-home Cajun cooking with Chicken and Crawfish Gumbo, fancies up funnel cake with maple and candied bacon and goes nuts for Creole-style Praline candies with Miss Rita.

Michael shows you the Chiarello version of the classic Lobster bake including recipes for Grilled Potato & Green Onion Salad; Grilled Baguettes w/Old Bay Butter plus Cake Doughnut Bread Pudding Gameplan Day Before Party: Zest lemons for Old Bay Butter Simmer Old Bay Seasoning and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, cool in an ice water bath, and blend in food processor with sweet butter, lemon zest, gray salt, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Slice and boil potatoes for Potato and Scallion salad. Toss boiled potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Slowly cook bacon for Potato and Scallion salad. Whisk leftover bacon fat and olive oil, mustard, champagne vinegar, shallots, Italian Parsley, salt and pepper for potato salad vinaigrette. Season Scallions with salt, pepper, and bacon fat mixture for potato and scallion salad. Grill scallions and potatoes. Slice ingredients for potato scallion salad and separate onto a plate. Cover and refrigerate. 1 Hour Before Party: Start charcoal for lobster bake. Fill galvanized tub with seaweed, lobsters, corn, partially boiled potatoes, clams, and chardonnay. Cover with damp burlap and set tub on charcoal to bake for 45 minutes. Break up donuts and raisins in the bottom of a pan for bread pudding. Cream sugar and sweet butter in a food processor for custard. Mix in eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and cream. Pour custard over donuts. Cover with foil and bake. At the Party: Pour out the tub of lobster onto a newspaper covered table. Serve with lemon, Old Bay seasoning, and salt. Lightly grill linguisa on the grill. Toast baguettes on the grill and smother with Old Bay butter. Combine ingredients for potato and scallion salad. Cover with vinaigrette and season with gray salt. Remove foil from bread pudding and crisp in the oven for 10 minutes. Melt butter for Rum sauce. Stir in powdered sugar and thin sauce with dark rum. Pour sauce over bread pudding and serve. Eat and Enjoy!

Celebrity foodie Jonathan Sadowski follows a popular chef's tweets to get a taste of classic Nashville at Martin's BBQ, where he tries the whole hog-style pulled pork and tender ribs. Then he heads to Hattie B's, where the hot chicken turns everyone from supermodels to sports figures to locals into fanatics. For a taste of the New South, Jonathan follows a comedian foodie's feed to Husk for a burger and Josephine's for cheddar bacon dip and scrapple, which are huge hits with Nashville's music stars. Jonathan is happily surprised by the most-tweeted authentic Mexican chicken stew and tacos at Mas Tacos, and a stop downtown for some Honky Tonk music and a fried bologna sandwich turns into a can't-miss Nashville tradition.

Michael liberates the tired (of cafeteria food), poor (from expensive lunches) and hungry masses with a brown baggin' party where everyone gets together to make lunch. Plus, special tips on transporting these delectable dishes and keeping them fresh! Gameplan 1 Day Before the Lunch Party: Toast Barley for Roasted Barley Salad. Simmer barley in chicken stock. Core and chop tomatoes for Roasted Tomato Soup. Roast chopped tomatoes with garlic, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Mince and sauté onions, basil, and roasted tomatoes for Roasted Tomato Soup. Drain barley and set aside to cool. Puree roasted tomato mixture to soup consistency and cover and refrigerate overnight until ready to serve. Slice and roast zucchini for Frittata and Tomato Sandwich. Blend egg mixture for Frittata Sandwich. Remove roasted zucchini from over, chop into large pieces and stir into egg mixture. Cook frittata in a large skillet. Finish frittata by cooking under a broiler. Sprinkle with Provolone cheese. Set aside to cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Slice bread and line up on sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toast bread slices in the oven. Cool and set aside. Chop and cook smoked bacon for Roasted Barley Salad. Chop zucchini, garlic, thyme and carrots for Roasted Barley Salad. Saute chopped vegetables in leftover bacon fact. Add apple cider vinegar to the pan to create dressing for salad. Assemble Roasted Barley Salad with barley, bacon, and dressed vegetables. Chop parsley and set aside for Roasted Barley Salad. Morning of the Lunch Party: Slice bread for Frittata and Tomato Sandwiches. Pack in paper bag. Pack toasted bruschetta slices into paper bag. Reheat Roasted Tomato Soup and pour into thermoses. Slice tomatoes thickly for Frittata and Tomato Sandwich. Pack into small plastic container. Pack salt and pepper and chili flakes. Stir reserved parsley into Roasted Barley Salad. Pack up salad. Slice Frittata and pack into container. Pack basil leaves into small container. At the Party: Assemble Frittata and Tomato Sandwiches. Serve Roasted Tomato Soup in mugs. Top with bruschetta slices. Serve Roasted Barley Salad. Eat and Enjoy!

Caplansky's is our first stop, a Jewish deli truck out of Toronto, Ontario, serving up classics with a twist such as the WZE Sandwich, featuring grilled kosher style salami, schmaltz laced chopped liver, red onions and Russian honey mustard all in a mini challah bun! We then cool things down at the Lake St Creamery who are serving up deliciously unique ice cream flavors including home made donuts, Earl Grey Tea and even Whiskey. Next we rock up in Nashville Tennessee for some original Mexican gourmet at the Yayo's OMG truck. Topping off this episode, we go nuts for donuts in Austin, Texas at the Gourdough's truck. These guys do donuts unlike anyone else such as The Porky's, injected with Jalapeno jelly and topped with cream cheese and Canadian bacon. Mmmm, donuts.

Host Sabin Lomac, a native of Maine and a lobster roll expert, is in search of the country's most decadent and delicious eats by the seaside. He heads to a bar on Long Island, NY where drinks are served beachside. As boats pull right up to the bar, he digs in to a crab cake- bacon grilled cheese sandwich, filled with ooey-gooey yumminess! Then it's off to Seaside Heights, N.J, where the talk of the town is a barbecued pulled pork sandwich called 'The Fat Dom." In Milwaukee, Sabin visits a staple of Lake Michigan summer for there famous Quad burger with four patties and locally sourced cheese, served with cheese curds and custard for a true "dairy state" experience. Sabin Lomac is in lobster heaven in Rockport Mass. at a seaside shack that has been open since 1918, for a lobster roll and seafood as fresh as you can get.

Chef George Stella is joined by best-selling cookbook author Dana Carpender to prepare some of her favorite quick and easy, low carb gourmet meals. Together they make a heaping fresh spinach salad topped with toasted pecans; a feta-spinach salmon roast; a dish Dana calls "Little Mama's Side Dish" which uses chopped cauliflower as its base mixed with green pepper, chopped onion and sautéed bacon; and finally a simple dessert called strawberry cups topped with a pretty fanned strawberry and a dollop of homemade whipped cream. Top 5 Tips 1. Cauliflower is a great stand-in for potatoes and rice, adding texture while picking up the flavor of whatever it is cooked with. 2. Low carb is about freshness, but not everyone has time to prepare a fresh meal everyday. Stay healthy by preparing things in large quantities and saving the leftovers. Protein-packed chilis and meat roasts are easy to make and can last for days in the fridge. 3. Watch out for unsuspecting veggies. Onions are what George calls a "borderline vegetable" since it contains so many natural sugars. Limit yourself by using one onion for up to four different meals. 4. Olives are a great salty snack alternative for low carb diet programs. 5. Berries are an excellent choice for low carb dieters. They are lower in sugar than their fruit counterparts and are packed with anti-oxidants.

Jack asks Frederic to help her outfit her kitchen with necessary tools for the beginner cook. Recipes include: Crispy Potatoes with Bacon, Garlic and Parsley; Pan-Grilled Chicken with Gremolata. Episode Guide Below you’ll find a helpful episode guide for cooking along with Frederic and Jack, as well as tips and recipe rescues. Equipment List: Medium saucepan with lid Chef’s knife Pairing knife Serrated knife Cutting board Potato scrubber Pepper mill Measuring spoons Whisk 1 large regular or non-stick skillet Slotted spoon Wooden spoon Metal spatula Tongs Grill pan Pastry brush Colander Dry measuring cups Liquid measuring cup Rasp Tips: When buying pots and pans, consider these factors: Conductivity: A good pot or pan should transmit heat efficiently. Weight: Heavier, thicker gauge pans distribute heat more evenly and hold it longer, preventing scorching and promoting even browning. Non-reactive: Some materials, such as aluminum, react to acidic ingredients, imparting a metallic taste and an unappetizing gray color. A good starter set of pots and pans might include: 10-inch skillet 12-inch skillet 2-quart saucepan 4-quart saucepan Stockpot When selecting knives, keep in mind the following: A good knife will be sturdy and well-balanced. Look for knives made of high-carbon stainless steel. The "tang" (the handle end of the blade) should extend all the way to the end of the handle. Most importantly, the knife should feel comfortable in your hand. Recipe Rescues: If potatoes stick to the bottom of the pan - Use tongs to turn them occasionally while cooking, and use a wide metal spatula to scrape them up (use a wide hard plastic spatula if you have a non-stick skillet so as not to damage the finish). Next time, try cooking potatoes in a non-stick skillet, or use a little more fat.If your chicken is undercooked - Cook the first side until the edges become white and opaque; then flip the breasts and cook on the other side until firm to the touch. If you slice the chicken and it is still pink in the middle, return the slices to the pan and continue cooking until completely cooked through.

Jack learns that eggs aren't just for breakfast anymore when Frederic shows her some exciting new egg dishes. Recipes include: Onion, Ham and Cheese Frittata; Potato, Leek and Bacon Casserole. Episode Guide Below you’ll find a helpful episode guide for cooking along with Frederic and Jack, as well as tips and recipe rescues. Equipment List: Chef’s knife Dry measuring cups Liquid measuring cup Measuring spoons Small saucepan Colander 8 x 8-inch casserole dish Medium non-stick skillet Medium skillet Whisk Cheese grater Rasp or nutmeg grater Heat-proof rubber spatula Mixing bowl Pepper mill Cutting board Tips How to choose eggs: Eggs are graded AA, A, and B, in descending order of quality and freshness. Buy eggs from busy stores with high turnover. Check eggs in carton for any cracks or soiled shells. A fresh egg will have a very round yolk and a thick white that does not spread out that much. As eggs age, they become runnier. Pre-cooking ingredients for casseroles: Firmer ingredients like potatoes, leeks, etc. need to be pre-cooked because the cooking time of the casserole is not adequate. Softer ingredients like tomatoes and most vegetables often do not need to be pre-cooked. Cleaning leeks: No matter where you buy them or how clean they look on the outside, leeks are very dirty and need to be cleaned thoroughly. Peel and discard the outer layer of each leek. They are easier to clean if you slice them beforehand, or you will probably need to clean them again after cutting. Wash leeks under running water, letting the water get in between the layers of leeks. Or, rinse them in a large bowl of water, changing the water several times. Then spin them in a salad spinner. Cooking eggs – for both casseroles and frittatas: Eggs are very versatile; you can use almost any combination of meat, cheese, vegetables, etc. with eggs. If eggs seem dry while cooking, add more liquid – either milk, cream, half-and-half, etc. Recipe Rescues If your frittata is too browned on the bottom, carefully slice a thin layer off to remove the burnt part. Next time, cook over lower heat.If the casserole or frittata is too dry, it was cooked for too long a time or at too high a heat. Next time, reduce cooking time or temperature, and add slightly more liquid. Use overcooked eggs in a sandwich or salad.If the cheese on top burnt while under the broiler, reposition your broiler rack so that it isn’t quite so high, and watch the dish closely while under the broiler; leave the oven door slightly open so that you can see it.If the casserole or frittata is too dense, be careful not to over-beat the eggs. You also may have needed a little more liquid, or you may have over-cooked it.If the casserole or frittata is too runny, return it to the oven or stovetop, and let cook for a few more minutes over low heat. Next time, you may need to use a little less liquid and let cook slightly longer.