Chef Jet Tila is making two Chinese-American takeout classics and satisfying stir-fry dishes from scratch, from shopping at the market to plating. First, Jet shares the salty-sweet umami of Beef & Broccoli, demonstrating the perfect velveting technique and how to rock the wok like a pro. Then, Jet makes an indulgent plate of savory Sesame Chicken, a craveable dish that's sure to become an at-home essential.
Jeff Mauro presents his favorite cheat sheet meals from the show and creates a new one -- Eggplant Parmesan Mozzarella Sliders. He revisits two roasted veggie cheat sheet meals for Katie Lee Biegel's Couscous and his own Frittata. Sunny Anderson shares her Cheat Sheet Mini Meatloaves with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli, renowned Southern chef Damaris Phillips creates a quick and easy Green Bean Casserole, and Sunny's Sheet Pan Shrimp "Boil" wows everyone.
Ree Drummond is cooking for her permanently hungry teenage sons. First, she makes Buffalo Chicken Totchos that are a blend of potato tots, nachos and wings. Then she assembles a fun twist on pizza with her Broccoli Cheese Stromboli and makes a simple, one-pot Beef Noodle Skillet. Finally, Ree makes her athlete's breakfast of choice, Ready-To-Go Egg Bites, for an eggs-cellent way to start the day.
Ree Drummond is testing recipes for her deli and having her friends pick which versions will end up on the menu. First, her Basic Chicken Salad with grapes is up against a delicious Curried Chicken Salad with raisins. Then, her Brie and Broccoli Quiche goes head-to-head with a Corned Beef and Cabbage Quiche. Finally, it's Plain and Perfect Bread Pudding versus a Fancy Bread Pudding with Whiskey Cream Sauce.
Valerie Bertinelli pulls out all the stops to celebrate her son Wolf's birthday. She's got all of his favorites on the menu: Spatchcock Roasted Chicken with Salsa Verde, Garlicky Broccoli Fusilli, Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Homemade Ranch Dressing -- all expanded to feed a party that just keeps on growing. For the birthday boy's dessert, she makes his very favorite Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting!
Sandra Lee shows you how to make your Chinese take-out favorites at home and save a fistful of dollars in the process. Her "stay-in" menu features Crispy Orange Beef with Broccoli, Sweet and Sticky Spare Ribs, homemade Fortune Cookies and a Mellow Mai Tai cocktail that is priced right. Your extras won't be around for long when you see Sandra's "Round 2 Recipe" for Wonton Soup.
Ree Drummond grills a whole meal over the flames with a little help from some indoor prep. There's surf and turf with spectacular Herby Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Skewers and juicy marinated Savory Grilled Steak Skewers. On the side, there's an amazing Charred Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad, plus great Grilled Yukon Gold Potatoes with a spicy butter. Finally, Ree combines hot and cold with Coconut Cream Icebox Pie with Grilled Pineapple.
Trisha honors her sister, Beth, by preparing a special meal full of Beth's personal favorites like Maple-Glazed Salmon, Potato Casserole, Roasted Broccoli and Carrots with Carrot-Top Pesto, and Apple and Chocolate Cake, while Beth enjoys the day off doing some of her favorite activities. Throughout the day, Trisha surprises Beth with special gifts from each of her children, including a surprise visit from her son Kyle!