It's a cornucopia of meat to satisfy every carnivore! Iron Chef Bobby Flay dines on American classics at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in New York City, but Iron Chef Michael Symon skips the standard steakhouse and heads to Lewis Barbecue in Charleston, SC, when he's craving prime rib and beef ribs. Iron Chef winner Tim Love is addicted to the Pig's Ear Salad and Pork Leg Steak at the Purple Pig in Chicago, then Iron Chef winner Lee Anne Wong shares her love for the Argentinean-style grilled skirt steaks, short ribs and sausages at the Ox in Portland, Ore.
The Kitchen is grilling up the summer's best recipes, starting with Sunny Anderson's low and slow 12th District Pork Roast. Alex Guarnaschelli shares her Grilled Tomatoes with Scallions, Chives and Ricotta, and Jeff Mauro throws deli meat on the grill for his Barbecue-Lacquered Grilled Bologna on Texas Toast with Fennel Slaw. Katie Lee Biegel serves up a bright and flavorful summer side dish of Grilled Corn and Farro Salad, and special guest Kalen Allen stops by to judge the season's grilling trends. To cap things off, Geoffrey Zakarian shakes up a Spicy Pineapple Margarita for the first official sip of summer.
The Kitchen is celebrating the end of summer, starting with Katie Lee's Grilled Paella. Learn how to save summer foods and souvenirs all winter long, and get tips from expert party planner Mary Giuliani on throwing a Piece of Cake Party. Jeff Mauro's Crispy Crunch Pig Candy Sriracha Baked Beans are the perfect barbecue side dish, while Secret Eats host Adam Richman has a twist on flank steak with his Matambrito a la Pizza. Finally, Geoffrey Zakarian gives one last sip of summer with his Kickin' Bucket cocktail before the gang makes a splash with The Kitchen's bucket dunker.
The Kitchen is making a week's worth of healthy, weeknight-friendly recipes, starting with Jeff Mauro's Baked Coconut Chicken with Spicy Mango Dip and Geoffrey Zakarian's Root Vegetable Lentil Stew. Chef Michael Symon joins the hosts to make his Baked Cod Shakshuka-Style, and the hosts pass the Asian Barbecue Bowl with Brown Rice Noodles piled high with pork marinated with ginger and pear, Quick Pickle Asian Slaw and Miso Carrot Ginger Dressing. Then Katie Lee makes Fusilli with Kale and Walnut Pesto, and registered dietitian and nutritionist Maya Feller drops by to walk through popular meal plans and share healthy breakfast options.
Las Vegas is synonymous with celebrating, so Giada De Laurentiis challenges the baking teams to make Vegas-themed cake decorations. One team is sent home, and the three remaining teams get to meet their VIP client, Chef Michael Symon. He's opening a new restaurant in Las Vegas called Mabel's, and he wants a cake for the big opening event that embodies everything his barbecue joint is about -- meat, bourbon, good times and good food. The stakes are high when the bakers have to make a cake for an Iron Chef, but one team rises to the challenge and walks away with $10,000.
Hang out with the Smolletts as they braise, bake and grill their way through the week. From putting on the perfect kids' birthday party to throwing a midnight BBQ for their friends, these six siblings whip up some of their family's favorite recipes while giving us a glimpse into the relationships that make them so much fun. Baby back ribs, steak banh mi tacos and pork chili verde are just some of the mouthwatering dishes that cooking ace Jake Smollett and his brothers and sisters bring to the table. These are meals you won't want to miss!