This trip, Guy's steppin' into some family kitchens. In Vancouver, British Columbia, the Chinese joint hand-pulling noodles and using ages-old family recipes for dishes like beef rolls. In Virginia Beach, Va., the whole gang's chipping in to crank out coastal classics like barbecued fish tacos. And in Brooklyn, N.Y., a team of brothers kick traditional bar food up a notch with their homemade brandade with escabeche and a unique Cuban sandwich.
Sandra Lee is showing you the most over the top recipes for Big Flavor Heavy Hitters. First up Sandra Lee makes her Unbelievable Meatball Burger, which is her version of the famous Truffled Meatball on Brioche Toast at Valbella. Then she bakes an Ultimate Layer Cake based on the 24 Layer Chocolate Cake from The Strip House. At Cocktail Time Sandra Lee finds the secret, back-alley bar Apotheke, and rewards herself with a drink.
Melissa d'Arabian shares easy, affordable recipes for serving Tex-Mex favorites at home. Her Pork Carnitas are the star of the Burrito Bowl bar: the caramelized morsels of shredded pork are served over seasoned rice with black beans, Melissa's Simple Pico de Gallo, and all the fixin's like cheddar cheese, green onions, and sour cream. Chocolate-Cinnamon nachos satisfy your sweet tooth, completing this south of the border menu that the whole family will love.
Trisha Yearwood invites pro racer Danica Patrick to make a pit stop in her kitchen! Trisha starts the day with recipes that are quick and easy to make, like a Cubano Sandwich with Quick Pickles, Pressure Cooker Potatoes with Smoky Aioli, Three Bean Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette, No-Bake Rocky Road Bars, and Mojitos. Danica arrives and helps Trisha in the kitchen, then Trisha ends the day with a surprise race.