This trip, Guy's teaming up with local legends. Outside Baltimore, Guy and Super Bowl champ Joe Theismann head to the kitchen for all types of tacos. In Minneapolis, a nationally-acclaimed bar known for its eclectic mix of polka and pierogi. And in Portsmouth, Va., a decades-old fried chicken joint crankin' out their original recipe.
Chicken gets a bad rap as boring or bland, but Chef Jet Tila's chicken recipes are savory, unctuous and sticky. He whips up two world-famous chicken dishes that prove just how delicious chicken can be, starting with mouthwatering Thai BBQ Chicken paired with Papaya Salad. Then, Jet moves on to what is considered Taiwan's national dish -- Three Cup Chicken.
After a trip to Nashville's largest flea market evoked some nostalgic vibes, Trisha Yearwood and her sister, Beth, decide to take another walk down memory lane and reminisce about their favorite family comfort food recipes from the shoebox. Their menu includes Yearwood family classics such as Buttermilk Rolls, Creamed Spinach Casserole, Oven BBQ Chicken and Hundred Dollar Cupcakes with Caramel Icing.
Ree Drummond looks back on recipes championing shortcut ingredients from years gone by. Frozen bread dough and jarred sauces star in a magnificent Broccoli and Cheese Stromboli, rotisserie chicken makes quick work of a tasty Hickory BBQ Chicken Salad, and store-bought cookie dough is transformed into fancy Fruit Tarts. Then, Ree raids the pantry for her incredibly speedy 7-Can Soup.
Today Tia Mowry is spending some time with her dad, Tim. They grill and reminisce about their time living in Hawaii and barbecuing. Dad helps her recreate one of their favorite barbecue recipes and Tia stops by an Asian Market to pick up their favorite side dish, Kimchi. Including: Dad's Juicy Short Ribs, Orange-Scented Rice, and Grilled Shrimp Salad
The Fieris are going whole-hog with barbecue and getting gourmet with prime rib and lobster. Plus, there's a special trip to Jim Belushi's Oregon farm to cook up Albanian Belushi-family recipes, as well as American favorites like ribs and pizza -- done with Guy's special touch. Then, the families battle it out in their final games to determine the grand prize winner.