In Sagaponack, N.Y., Michael Symon heads to a smokehouse where succulent, slow-smoked pork ribs are mopped with a tangy, citrus barbecue sauce. In Columbus, Ohio, a beefy burger topped with smoky kielbasa is a fusion of local flavors and an American classic. Finally, an Indianapolis restaurant serves up octopus-pork and salmon sausages in an insanely unique take on the tried-and-true hot dog.
Michael Symon gets ready for a barbecue encore, Cleveland style. He brings back the Italian Sub Burger, a classic Ohio favorite that hits the spot any time of day, and pairs it with Waffle Fries dipped in Cleveland Beer Cheese Sauce, a delightful combo of crunch and creaminess. For dessert he whips up easy to make and even easier to carry Apple Hand Pies.
Ree has invited a crowd of friends and family over to Drummond Ranch for a festive holiday get-together that she's putting together in no time at all. There are a bunch of fabulous canapes including Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches, Holiday Rollups, Shrimp Pineapple Skewers, Tortellini Skewers, Christmas Queso, Smoked Sausage in Barbecue Sauce and for a festive sweet treat, Quick and Easy Peppermint Fudge.
Valerie Bertinelli's longtime friend, Jo Stougaard -- a food blogger and major authority on the deliciousness of bacon -- is coming over, so Valerie's bringing her "A" game with an all-bacon menu! She whips up Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Shrimp with Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce, a Tomato Salad with a Balsamic Dressing topped with Crumbled Pancetta, and for dessert, Bacon Caramel Scuffins topped with Caramel Clotted Cream.
Cody and Sam Carroll have been perfecting the art of tailgating ever since their college days. They're going to the next level on the grill with Sugarcane Smoked Wings with Cane Row BBQ Sauce and Rosemary Ranch before making Kajun Kolaches with Hot Tails Smoked Sausage and Creole Honey Mustard. There's also a Collard Green and Artichoke Dip with Brown Butter Grilled Country Bread and Chickory Chocolate Cookies for dessert.