The Kitchen is celebrating Dad with a menu full of Father's Day favorites, starting with Sunny Anderson's Grilled Brewed Awakening Rib Roast with 1-2-3 Horseradish Sauce and Jeff Mauro's Roasted Mexican Street Corn Salad. Chef Matt Abdoo stops by to make his Grilled BBQ Buffalo Wings, and Katie Lee cooks up a classic with a twist with her Sausage and Peppers Burger. Geoffrey Zakarian sweetens things up with a Boozy Bourbon Mississippi Mud Pie, and then the hosts share some fun and pun-filled packaging ideas for the gifts Dad really wants.
The Kitchen hosts simmer, twirl and slurp their way through oodles of noodle dishes! Geoffrey Zakarian schools everyone on fresh pasta with his Fresh Fettuccine with Spicy Crab and Spring Onion. Then Katie Lee Biegel packs in the flavor and color with her Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Vegetable Noodles. Jeff Mauro makes an ooey-gooey Wagon Wheel Western BBQ Mac and Cheese, and Alex Guarnaschelli wows with her simple yet flavorful Blushing Angel Hair Pasta. Finally, Sunny Anderson reports on noodle trends and fries up Easy Cinnamon Sugar Crispy Noodles.
Sick of the same old cookout recipes? The Kitchen is mixing things up with creative and delicious combos of cookout favorites! Jeff Mauro combines two cookout staples to make BBQ Chicken Fajitas, and Sunny Anderson turns a classic dish into a go-to party snack with her Gyro Dip. Katie Lee Biegel brings the sweet and the heat with her Honey Garlic Chili Burgers and Chipotle Lime Baked Beans. Geoffrey Zakarian proves that two salads are better than one with his Caesar Pasta Salad, and Alex Guarnaschelli tries some wacky ice cream toppings.
The Kitchen crew is whipping up exciting new lunches -- no sad, bagged sandwiches here! Geoffrey Zakarian makes a savory "Italian Wedding Soup" inspired Meatball Sandwich. Sunny Anderson makes a Creamy Reuben Soup with Rye Toast Croutons, inspired by the all-time favorite sandwich. Katie Lee Biegel recreates an iconic BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad with easy at-home spins. Special guest host Kalen Allen cooks up his updated version of a "struggle meal" with Kielbasa and Beans. Jeff Mauro fries up Crispy Nashville Hot Popcorn Shrimp and Cheesy Grits.
Katie Lee jaunts just off the coast of Florida to the most accessible, populated and food-centric island in the Bahamas, New Providence, and the city of Nassau. Conch is a staple here, so Katie can't turn down the freshest conch salad, and local specialties like hog snapper, chicken patties and a Bahama Mama cocktail also represent the island culture. Local spices give barbecue a uniquely Bahamian twist, and a Louisiana family is bringing N'awlins Creole to these majestic isles. Katie wraps things up with a true island classic, the Guava Duff, for dessert.
It's an international affair as Guy Fieri revisits old favorites. The Triple D Nation took notice in Miami when a Latin-inspired place opened a fast-casual joint to serve the masses, and their burger tower is the talk of the town. A Hawaiian hideaway in Seattle has branched out to serve sweet island treats, and a Denver restaurant takes Korean barbecue to the next level. Plus, there's a bonus, never-before-seen-on-Triple-D Italian hot spot that Guy visits every time he hits Chi-Town.
This trip Guy's got visitors — a whole cast of 'em! In this comedy-filled, star-studded episode, Guy gets a visit from Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James and David Spade, the stars of the film Grown Ups 2, and invites them along for the Los Angeles ride. First, the Filipino barbecue joint that's got everyone going bonkers over the cornbread and the coconut beef. Then they're off to a decades-old family-run Italian joint, where they're piling up monster sandwiches and some meatball madness.
It's music to Bubba's ears when Lonni sets the team up with the Philadelphia Record Exchange. The guys are rearing to build this rockin' Bubba-Q from scratch, but things skip a beat when Fobo promises the client that the barbecue will cook 24 chickens at once! Then, Bubba hits a low note when his sister-in-law Arlene entrusts the crew with her very own jukebox to use for inspiration. And just when the team thinks they're in the clear, there's one final obstacle standing in the way.
Buddy Valastro and his family head towards Memphis to visit Graceland, the home of the one and only Elvis Presley. As a tribute, they indulge in Elvis-inspired peanut butter milkshakes at the Trolley Stop Market. Next, their taste buds lead them to Marlowe's Ribs, where they feast on irresistible ribs in a tangy barbecue sauce, then chase down the Say Cheese Truck to enjoy the Elvis Italiano sandwich. The family finally gets some sweet satisfaction with "the king" cupcakes at Muddy's Bake Shop, then stops by the famous Peabody Hotel, known for its ducks.
Cooking Channel's Haylie Duff joins Michael Symon at one of his most treasured New Orleans spots, where they use the city's Cajun flavors in new and unique ways in crunchy po' boys and spicy barbecue shrimp. Next, he heads to a husband- and wife-owned pizza place in Brooklyn where the chef whips up a burger so delicious, he put it on the menu and named it after his bride. Finally, in Kansas City, Mo., Michael meets a team that smokes some of the best burnt ends around!