Astronaut Nicole Mann, who has commanded the space station and completed two space walks, joins Ina Garten at the barn, and she is over the moon! Nicole missed apple pie in space, so Ina makes her an Apple Crostata to make her feel right at home. After 157 days in orbit, Nicole has incredible stories to share, from space walks not going to plan to coming back down to earth, literally! Ina also gives this accomplished fighter pilot a masterclass in Seared Scallops with Potato Celery Root Puree.
Eight chefs begin a grueling test to win chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian's support in opening their own restaurant. First, Geoffrey gets to know each chef through their food, asking them to make one bite that best represents their restaurant concept. One competitor is sent home based on their bite. Then Geoffrey tests the chefs' cooking ability by asking them to make a roast chicken and side dish in the style of their restaurant. The challenge is harder than it seems, and the chef who is bested by a basic chicken is eliminated.
The Kitchen has the perfect menu for a delicious date night at home! Katie Lee Biegel and Geoffrey Zakarian kickoff happy hour with Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates and a Pink French 77 before Jeff Mauro makes a special Cocoa-Chile Rubbed Salmon with Roasted Rainbow Carrot and Crispy Quinoa. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian's Warm Zucchini Salad with Almonds is sure to impress, Tiffany Derry and Stephanie Boswell from Food Network's "Hot List" 2024 join in to make a White Bolognese and Carolina Reaper Chocolate Sauce, and Sunny Anderson takes on dessert with her Easy Brownie BonBons.
The Kitchen crew is whipping up exciting new lunches -- no sad, bagged sandwiches here! Geoffrey Zakarian makes a savory "Italian Wedding Soup" inspired Meatball Sandwich. Sunny Anderson makes a Creamy Reuben Soup with Rye Toast Croutons, inspired by the all-time favorite sandwich. Katie Lee Biegel recreates an iconic BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad with easy at-home spins. Special guest host Kalen Allen cooks up his updated version of a "struggle meal" with Kielbasa and Beans. Jeff Mauro fries up Crispy Nashville Hot Popcorn Shrimp and Cheesy Grits.
The Kitchen Academy is back in session with Sunny Anderson's easy as 1-2-3 Pizza, banana bread recipes from Marcela Valladolid and Katie Lee, and tips on how to make kids' lunch box foods into crafts. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian teaches Jungle Book star Neel Sethi how to make Burrata Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce, Parmigianino and Basil and Food Network's Justin Warner stops by with easy food science projects for your kids. Finally, comedian Carey Reilly shares "Lunch Box Cocktail" ideas using foods your children bring home from school.
Host Jesse Palmer is cruising through the American Southwest in a convertible enjoying the desert vistas and local cuisine when he gets the idea for dessert tacos. He tasks the bakers with crafting sweet tacos that are perfect bites of handheld deliciousness. Then, he takes the bakers on a trip to Sedona, where they make tres leches cakes celebrating local attractions like energy vortexes, desert sunsets and hot air ballooning. Feeling the desert vibes, judges Carla Hall, Duff Goldman and Damaris Phillips bring the dry heat when they decide which baker must make journey home.
New York, here we come! Jamie and Bobby Deen take on the Big Apple by sampling traditional Italian dishes. First stop, Arthur Avenue in the Bronx and Robert DeNiro’s favorite joint, Mike’s Deli, home of the original Sicilian stuffed bread. David Greco shows the boys how to make the special dough and fresh mozzarella, which becomes one of the ingredients in the Greco (G-Bread) stuffed bread. It’s off to Mill Basin, Brooklyn to meet John Jr. at Landi’s Pork Store, home of the original rice balls. A dry mixture of different meats, cheese, herbs, spices and rice, the balls are deep fried and served piping hot. And finally, the boys check out the 110-year-old Veniero’s, a pastry shop located in Manhattan’s East Village and home of the unbelievable Almond Torte, a Veniero’s original. Carlo, a master baker, hand crafts 40 tortes in a day.
One spot left!! Four returning champs compete to see who can secure the very last place in the Grand Finale champions' contest. With their minds on the $50,000 grand prize, the chefs open the appetizer baskets to find something fishy and something fizzy. Approaching the Chopping Block, the competitors know that serious errors in execution could mean the difference between moving on and going home after just one course. Then in the Entrée Round, will a gamy meat be a game-changer for the three remaining competitors? And when the two finalists find a Tex-Mex staple and a Thai condiment in the mystery basket, the judges must ultimately decide if the sweet fusion creations are championship caliber.
Join Justin Chapple as he shows us how to make a big, bold weeknight chili you can have on the table in just 30 minutes. This class was previously shot at Justin Chapple's home, but live moderators will be standing by to answer your questions.