These French Bistro dishes are inspired by Alex's years spent in Paris working as a chef. It starts with a Croque Madam - a creamy béchamel sauce gets drizzled over melted parmesan and ham. Then the sandwich gets topped with a fried egg. To cut through that heavy sandwich dream, Alex makes a wilted spinach salad topped with bacon and a tangy vinaigrette. Then she poaches shrimp in a secret cauldron of bay leaves, lemon, peppercorns, and Tabasco. The shrimp come out poached with a hint of all those flavors. To top it off - the French 75 - a classic bistro cocktail and the kick you'll need for this Bistro inspired meal.
Welcome to Big Daddy's "Sweet Haven!" A place where children and grown-ups alike will delight in tasty treats galore. First, he's making a childhood lunchtime classic, Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding. Then, it's a campfire favorite, S'mores Cheesecake Bars, followed by a carnival treat taken to the next level in his Fried Apples on a Stick with Caramel Sauce! Finally, it's a savory sandwich made sweet, Sweet "Grilled Cheese." Take your sugar rush by the reigns, this is one ride to "Sweet Haven" you don't want to miss!
Kardea Brown is hosting a movie night for her friends in her own backyard, creating a menu inspired by some movie theater favorites. She makes a loaded Low Country Muffuletta with an easy homemade everything bread to sandwich chow-chow, deli meats, cheese and smoked sausage. Then, movie night can't have just one sandwich, so Kardea throws down her Shrimp Burgers with Avocado Tartar Sauce and a side of Fried Pickles with Chipotle Ranch. And since no movie is complete without the popcorn, Kardea makes yummy Candy Bar Popcorn Balls for dessert.
The Kitchen crew shares comforting and classic bar food recipes to recreate at home. Kicking things off with apps, Sunny Anderson creates Easy Loaded Nacho Skins, and Jeff Mauro fries Beer Battered Italian Mozza Balls. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli whips up a delectable Santa Fe-Style Burger with Cheesy Sauce and Fresh Chiles, while Katie Lee Biegel makes an indulgent Caramel Apple Bread Pudding. Plus, Geoffrey Zakarian pairs up some favorite pub drinks and snacks: Pilsner with Asiago Garlic Cheese Twists, Old Fashioned with Spiced Mixed Nuts and Citrus Marinated Olives.