The Kitchen hosts play Secret Santa for family and friends, surprising them with delicious food gifts! Katie Lee starts with a Spinach Artichoke Dip Pasta Bake for her best friend, and Geoffrey Zakarian makes Coconut Maple Granola for his children's teachers. Sunny Anderson sends her Holiday Stroopwafel Latte to the team at a local animal shelter, and Jeff Mauro cooks up a Stromboli Bread Wreath with Pesto Glaze for his neighbors. Plus, the traveling cookie tin makes its way to singer Meghan Trainor and her family, and the hosts exchange Secret Santa presents.
The Kitchen is sharing the best tips, tricks and techniques for cooking like a professional. Jeff Mauro and Sunny Anderson master meat and potatoes with a Reverse Seared Rib-Eye Steak and Crispy Smashed Rosemary Garlic Fingerling Potatoes. Geoffrey Zakarian conquers a simple Tomato Confit, and Chef Silvia Barban shares her tips for making perfect fresh pasta with a Homemade Pappardelle. Katie Lee dishes out an impressive Chocolate Fudge Swirl Coffee Semifreddo for dessert, and finally the hosts dig deep into their culinary backgrounds and share their best pro tips.
The Kitchen is creating the perfect picnic with dishes that are easy to prep and pack. Jeff Mauro makes the ideal sandwich for a crowd, his Sausage Muffuletta, and Katie Lee shares simple tips for quick pickles. Sunny Anderson and Geoffrey Zakarian remix cornbread mix with two tasty supermarket twists, and Chef Eden Grinshpan stops by to make a Grain and Sour Cherry Salad. Katie shares her secret ingredient for the best chocolate chip cookies ever, and the hosts share their favorite ideas to picnic like a pro.
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.
The Kitchen is counting down to New Year's brunch starting with Geoffrey Zakarian's Baked Eggs with Kale, Green Chiles and Feta. Jeff Mauro pops some bubbly for his Strawberry and Prosecco Scones with Sparkling Lemon Icing and Chef Eden Grinshpan joins the celebration with her Cardamom Waffles. Katie Lee cooks up a brunch mash-up with her Smoked Salmon and Avocado Everything Pizza and we ring in a sweet New Year with some special treats. Finally, Jeff serves up a Lucky New Year Crostini and we count down to the best Kitchen recipe of 2018.
The Kitchen brings the heat with spicy and fiery new recipes! Jeff Mauro starts off with trendy Quesabirria Tacos, Sunny Anderson keeps it simple with her 3-Ingredient Spicy & Sweet Green Beans, and Alex Guarnaschelli shares how to make kicked-up Tangy Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Fresh Herbs. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian puts his Spicy Garam Masala Chicken Wings up against Katie Lee Biegel's Spicy Garlic Butter Wings in a "Lord of the Wings" competition! Plus, the hosts take a turn in the "hot seat" to answer everyone's burning questions.
The Kitchen kicks off the New Year with resolutions for brunch. Geoffrey Zakarian starts off with one of Spain's most popular dishes, a Brunch Tortilla, and Katie Lee cooks up the crowd-pleasing mashup Pizza Waffle Sticks with Ranch Dip. Expert baker and host of "Baked in Vermont" Gesine Prado brings festive Lemon Blues Muffins with a Crumble Topping and Chef Patrick Connolly shares his recipe for Banana French Toast. Then hosts predict the biggest food trends of 2018 and round out brunch with a Spiked Coffee Punch.
It's teatime, and The Kitchen is making playful tea party food perfect for a celebration with friends and family. Jeff Mauro puts a spin on some teatime classics with his Jalapeno Pesto Sandwiches and Parisian Ham Tea Sandwiches. Then, Sunny Anderson whips up her Easy Asparagus and Tomato Quiche, and Katie Lee Biegel shares exciting new teas for mom before making her Fish House Punch tea cocktail. Plus, Alex Guarnaschelli serves up another tea party staple with her Cornmeal Scones, while Geoffrey Zakarian tops off the tea tower with his luxurious Millionaire Bars.
The hottest summer dishes and trendiest tricks are on tap in the Kitchen, starting with Sunny Anderson's Grilled Red Chili Flake London Broil and Portobello Mushrooms. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a sweet and smoky Grilled Sweet Potato Salad, and Jeff Mauro serves up an Asian-Style Veggie Burger with Portobello Bacon and Napa Slaw. The hosts test new kitchen gadgets and save room for dessert, when Katie Lee makes Grilled Strawberry Shortcake with A Very Brady Renovation's Eve Plumb. Finally, the hosts share trendy new mix-ins for summer lemonade.
The Kitchen is getting fresh and festive for spring, starting with Sunny Anderson's Grilled Lamb Chops with a "No-Cook" Orange Chutney and Katie Lee's perfect pairing, Roasted Carrots with Honey and Mint. Cookbook author Lidia Bastianich helps celebrate the season with Orecchiette with Asparagus and Peas. The hosts pass the Garden Cake and then open up the Kitchen Helpline with Food Network Fantasy Kitchen's Scott Conant to share spruced-up spring appetizer tips. Finally, it's time to toast to springtime with Geoffrey Zakarian's Tickled Pink Gimlet and a Blooming Easter Basket.