Geoffrey Zakarian and his co-hosts turn cafeteria classics into meals the whole family will love. Sunny Anderson transforms the iconic "square pizza" into her Nunya Business Class of '93 Square Cheese Pizza, complete with mini meatballs! Michelin-trained chef and internet sensation Poppy O'Toole recreates a cafeteria classic -- Potato Smileys! Then, Alex Guarnaschelli makes her Pork Sloppy Joes with Pickled Onions, packed with flavorful and fresh toppings, and Jeff Mauro upgrades greasy school cookies to his Gooey Cafeteria Chocolate Chip Cookies.
The Kitchen crew takes a tour of street foods from around the world! The Iron Chefs team up to make Parisian crepes with Alex Guarnaschelli's Crepe with Salty Ham and Cheese Sauce and Geoffrey Zakarian’s Crepes with Lemon Ricotta and Very Dark Chocolate. Then, Katie Lee Biegel hits the streets of Italy with Fried Calamari, Sandwich King Jeff Mauro puts a spin on a classic with his Chicken Milanesa Torta and Sunny Anderson recreates a fun favorite with Sunny's Fried Spiral Potatoes.
The Kitchen crew has everything you need for a tailgate, and they're putting it on a stick! Jeff Mauro flips the script on a classic sandwich with his Philly Cheesesticks, Geoffrey Zakarian pours out a Real Beer Float and Sunny Anderson brings the perfect sweet heat with Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Ranchy Blue Dipping Sauce. Then, Katie Lee Biegel bakes up Frozen Cheesecake on a Stick, and Alex Guarnaschelli gives some tailgate tips to heat up your parking lot party.
Learn how easy it is to make your favorite restaurant food, including Stuffed Crust Cast Iron Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella and Crispy Fish Tacos. Cooking Channel's Judy Joo stops by to make Pork Belly Cheesesteak, then find out restaurant secrets that will make your food taste better. Plus, the Kitchen Helpline is open to answer viewer questions about take-out favorites, Jeff Mauro learns some bartending tricks from a bartender with flair, and Geoffrey Zakarian shows how to make a beer-garita.
The Kitchen kicks off grilling season with Sunny Anderson's Double-Decker Blackened Grilled Chicken and Accordion Sweet Potatoes. Learn all the components for a Perfect Pasta Salad and new ideas for setting up an outdoor entertaining space. Marcella Valladolid raises the bar for dessert with her Toasted Coconut Mango Bars, then it's a burger showdown between Katie Lee and Jeff Mauro. Plus, cookbook author Lee Brian Schrager stops by with a grilled breakfast pizza and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a Smokin' Lemon Cocktail.
It's the cheesiest show ever and Sunny Anderson kicks it off with her "Dime Piece" 10 Cheese Mac and Cheese. Jeff Mauro's Cheeseboard Grilled Cheese and Katie Lee's Pizza Grilled Cheese take the sandwich to a whole new level, and Food Network's Justin Warner builds a nacho volcano. Then, tips and tricks on using cheese in everyday meals and how to create the perfect cheese platter. To top it all off, there's Geoffrey Zakarian's Mouse Trap cocktail and a cheese pull challenge!
Order up! The Kitchen is serving favorite diner recipes with a side of fries -- Sunny Anderson's Disco Fries, that is! Jeff Mauro makes a classic Patty Melt and shares his secret for creamy coleslaw, and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up the Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie. Learn short-order cook tricks for crispy meatloaf, easy hollandaise sauce and Katie Lee's hash browns in a diner edition of Kitchen Helpline. Finally, Sunny makes everyone feel like kids again with her Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake.
The Kitchen's plates are piled high with pasta, starting with Geoffrey Zakarian's Cacio e Pepe and Jeff Mauro's Spinach, Walnut and Golden Raisin Pesto Pasta. Comedian Kevin Fredericks helps Sunny Anderson make Kevin's Grandma Mac and Cheese, and Chef Christian Petroni stops by to serve his special Spaghetti with Clams. The best new healthy pastas pair perfectly with Katie Lee's Quick Amatriciana Sauce, and Sunny shares a playful German dessert -- Spaghettieis -- that looks like spaghetti but is really an ice cream sundae!
The Kitchen is gearing up for a food-filled fiesta with Sunny Anderson's Sizzlin' Chicken Fajitas and Katie Lee's Easy Chorizo and Potato Enchiladas with a Five Ingredient Sauce. Jeff Mauro proves he's a guacamole master with two new topping ideas -- Spicy Shrimp and Strawberry Mango Salsa. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a heartwarming bowl of Tortilla Soup, and Chef Jordan Andino stops by to make a Crunchy Taco Wrap. Katie Lee wraps things up with a giant Mexican-Inspired Hot Fudge Sundae.
The Kitchen Helpline is answering summer party questions and sharing recipes like Geoffrey Zakarian's Grilled Seafood Platter and Katie Lee's Peach Caprese with Balsamic Cherries. There are new ways to update a crudite platter, and food blogger Alejandra Ramos shares her secrets for Slow Cooker Pineapple Habanero Chicken Sandwiches. The hosts dish out their best tips and tricks for throwing an easy summer party, and cookbook author Fanny Slater stops by to join the fun with her Tropical Beach Bum Cake.