After hours, the judges transform Chopped mystery baskets into winning dishes! In round one, vegan lobster sends fear through their hearts, until Ted Allen initiates a friendly game of vegan-meat basketball. In round two, Ted shows his ingenious invention: the "tempura chocolate sandwich cookie." Finally, Geoffrey Zakarian rewards three superbly unusual desserts in round three with seriously strong mystery basket mixed drinks.
Neatness is always important in plating, but with sloppy joes as a mandatory ingredient in the first round, the judges -- food blogger Siri Daly, actress Cheryl Hines, and chef Geoffrey Zakarian -- must excuse some sloppiness! A red pesto and some white turnips keep things interesting in the entree round, then a yummy bacon apple pie is found in the dessert basket.
The final three chefs tackle the front of the house, each taking a turn running their own restaurant. But what they don't know is that Geoffrey Zakarian has filled the restaurant with actors causing havoc, and he wants to see how the chefs react on their worst day. Which aspiring restaurateur can stand the heat, and who will get out of the kitchen?
The Kitchen is showing off the versatility of cheese in decadently delicious dishes. Alex Guarnaschelli makes her French Onion Soup Burger, and then Katie Lee Biegel serves Baked Brie Topped with Savory Granola and Fruit. Jeff Mauro brings the heat with Chiles Rellenos, and Geoffrey Zakarian ends on a sweet note with Ginger Lemon Basque Cheesecake with Lemon Curd Topping.
The Kitchen has the perfect bites and bevvies for your next shindig! Jeff Mauro whips up White Hot Pizza Dip and pairs it with Geoffrey Zakarian's Lambrusco Spritz. Alex Guarnaschelli shares her homemade Salt & Vinegar-ish Potato Chips and serves them with a Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip. Then, Katie Lee Biegel puts a twist on dessert with her Chocolate Hazelnut Fondue.
Jeff Mauro, Geoffrey Zakarian, Jamika Pessoa and Bobby Flay are just a few of your favorite food personalities sharing their all-time favorite ways to indulge in some cheesy goodness. Whether it's a cheese curd-stuffed bratwurst or a fried cheese work of art, macaroni and cheese or the most incredible Queso Fundido, these cheese dishes are sure to blow your taste buds.
The Kitchen hosts create a cozy menu full of fall's finest recipes! They showcase the season's best produce with Katie Lee Biegel's Beet Crostata with Agrodolce, Sunny Anderson's Easy Acorn Squash Soup and Jeff Mauro's Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Fennel and Apple. Then Geoffrey Zakarian serves dessert Iron Chef style with his Spiced Pavlova with Roasted Pears and an Amaretto Sour.
We're celebrating eats and eateries that have withstood the test of time. From America's best pancakes to the ultimate doughnuts, find out which dishes make the cut and go down in history as true legends. Legendary chef Wolfgang Puck writes history with the world's most perfect seafood dish ever, Geoffrey Zakarian tells the tale of the infamous Caesar salad and more.
Patience is a virtue, and the greatest mouthwatering dishes can't be rushed. Wolfgang Puck admires APL Restaurant in Los Angeles for making a sandwich that's well worth the wait. On the opposite coast, Antonia Lofaso finds the cavatelli truly irresistible at Coppa in Boston, and Geoffrey Zakarian shares his love for the smoked brisket at Hill Country Barbecue Market in New York City.
It's a Halloween party in The Kitchen, starting with Sunny Anderson's Beefy Butternut Squash Chili and see two ways to jazz up supermarket apple cider donuts. Jeff Mauro makes a monstrous MacSagna, and the hosts have the perfect crafts and tips for your Halloween party. Plus, Geoffrey Zakarian has a Jack in the Pumpkin cocktail and the hosts take a terrifying touch test.