Five cookie makers make Christmas colors swirl by taking on the tie-dye cookie trend. Then, seeing is believing as they decorate cookies that look just like savory holiday appetizers. To cement the illusion, they have to use classic crudite ingredients like carrots, broccoli and cherry tomatoes in their cookie displays. Guest judge Gesine Prado joins hosts Ree Drummond and Eddie Jackson to take a closer look at the Christmas cookie imposter platters and award one cookie artist the $10,000 prize.
Some of the best reunions happen at the last minute, and Valerie Bertinelli is seizing the opportunity for a spontaneous get-together with her friend, Mackenzie Phillips. Without a lot of time to cook, Valerie prepares a few dishes that are quick but super-impressive. She makes Almond Crackers with Tomato Shallot Jam, Fire Feta Dip and a Veggie Ribbon Salad. There's also Baked Gnocchi Mac and Cheese and, for dessert, Peach and Cherry Galette.
Guy Fieri's crossing the country for scratch cooking done right. In Philadelphia, a pub is deep-frying handmade empanadas loaded with a Philly favorite. In Spokane, Wash., a 1912 farmhouse-turned-restaurant is throwing a spin on stuffed pork chops with goat cheese, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes. Then in Portland, Maine, an 80-year-old waterfront joint is serving their lobsters boat-to-table fresh on a house baked brioche.
This trip Guy's crossing the country for scratch cooking done right. In Philadelphia, a pub where they're deep-frying hand made empanadas loaded with a Philly favorite. In Spokane, a 1912 farmhouse turned restaurant throwing a spin on stuffed pork chops with goat cheese, pine nuts and sun dried tomatoes. And in Portland, Maine, an 80-year-old, waterfront joint where the lobster's boat-to-table fresh and served up on a house baked brioche.
Big Daddy knows how to serve up delicious brunch fare any time of day. He begins by making a savory Asparagus & Cheddar Quiche. Then, Big Daddy dishes up new versions of old school favorites: spicy Chicken Hash with Bell Peppers & Herbs and juicy Baked Tomatoes with Parsley & Parmesan. For a refreshing and invigorating delight, Big Daddy blends up a Coffee Frappe.
Guy fieri and two pint-sized sous chefs make lunch to-go, with juicy grilled chicken sandwich on pretzel baguette, stacked with slices of havarti cheese, tender bibb lettuce, and a generous smear of tangy citrus mustard. Fieri's farfalle features sunchokes, green onion, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, and a red bell pepper-arugula pesto for a pasta salad that thinks outside of the lunchbox. Finally, mimi's granola bars, packed with healthy ingredients like oats, dried cherries, coconut, and peanut butter will rev energy levels all day long.
For the first time, The Kitchen hosts are sharing the ultimate menu for a Christmas Eve tradition filled with impressive seafood dishes. Sunny Anderson's Easy Smokin' Haute White Fish Dip and Katie Lee Biegel's Mussels Arrabiata kick off the holiday feast. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli makes "Fresh" Cod Brandade, Jeff Mauro prepares a decadent Shrimp and Lobster Risotto, and Geoffrey Zakarian's Salt Baked Whole Fish is a showstopping grand finale.
The Kitchen Helpline is answering summer party questions and sharing recipes like Geoffrey Zakarian's Grilled Seafood Platter and Katie Lee's Peach Caprese with Balsamic Cherries. There are new ways to update a crudite platter, and food blogger Alejandra Ramos shares her secrets for Slow Cooker Pineapple Habanero Chicken Sandwiches. The hosts dish out their best tips and tricks for throwing an easy summer party, and cookbook author Fanny Slater stops by to join the fun with her Tropical Beach Bum Cake.