Ashley Foxen's cupcakes aren't just tasty -- they're magical! Crowds at Ripley's Believe It or Not! are stunned by a magician's trick using a shrunken head cupcake. Later, the gang brews up a latte made of cake at a local coffee shop whose patrons are delighted when they bite right through the cup. Finally, a bachelorette party toasts with margaritas and burrito cupcakes over brunch.
It's Todd's 7th birthday and the family is planning his first-ever surprise party. First the baby cowboy gets treated to his favorite Lemon Blueberry Pancakes for breakfast, then it's a day of keeping mum as Ree conjures up a county birthday feast of Macaroni and Cheese and juicy Sliders with a toppings bar and a Chocolate Sheet Cake for dessert. Then, stand by for the moment when Todd gets the surprise of his life.
It's food on the move with Ina Garten as she shares pro tips for perfect portable eats. She makes moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake for an afternoon snack at work and Tomato Mozzarella Pan Bagnat -- a fantastic Provencal sandwich -- for lunch on the go. Charlie Bird's Farro Salad with Lemon Dressing is Ina's answer when the question is what to take to a potluck party, and her Fresh Blueberry Rhubarb Jam makes a sweet gift for any occasion.
The Kitchen crew sends their taste buds on the ultimate trip with family vacation favorites! Katie Lee Biegel and Sunny Anderson cook over the open fire with their Fish, Lemon and Asparagus Foil Pack and Blueberry Campfire Bread Pudding. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian makes picnic-perfect Greek Pita Sandwiches, Jeff Mauro brings the boardwalk with Black Cherry Funnel Cake with Chocolate Chantilly Cream, and Ted Allen from "Chopped" stops in to help toss together The Kitchen's Ultimate Snack Mix.
One of Alex's favorite meals is a decadent Sunday brunch. And no brunch is brunch unless you start by baking something. Alex's coffee cake fills her entire home with the sweet smell of cinnamon and the promise of big warm slab of cake. Then Alex shows us how to make the prefect herb omelet and pairs it with vegetables - twisted little mushroom caramels tossed with vibrant spinach. To top it all off - a little magic trick - Alex makes homemade butter from milk and sour cream. A raspberry spritzer infused with mint adds a surprising fresh touch to the meal.
The Kitchen is sharing recipes to take brunch to the next level! Katie Lee Biegel's Frozen Pistachio Latte and Jeff Mauro's Dubai Pistachio Cheesecake Coffee Cake are a match made in brunch heaven. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian's Crabcake Eggs Benedict and Sunny Anderson's Easy Huevos Rancheros Stuffed Peppers are sure to be the stars of any brunch spread. Finally, Alex Guarnaschelli's Fluffy Pancakes Suzette Style with Raspberry and Orange are the perfect sweet ending.
Giada prepares food for a bridal shower she is co-hosting for a close friend. Instead of the typical mini-sandwiches, cake and punch, she offers a unique menu that is both playful and unexpected ... plus some decorating tips and thoughtful gift ideas for the bride to be. On the menu are Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches With Arugula and Sweet-Pickle Mayonnaise, White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Hummus and Coffee-Glazed Zeppole.