The Kitchen is making the most nostalgic treats from the food court. Katie Lee Biegel and Alex Guarnaschelli pair up to make their versions of iconic, Chinese-American food court favorites, Lightened-Up Orange Chicken and Broccoli and Saucy Lo Mein with Mushrooms and Broccoli. Next, Geoffrey Zakarian puts his spin on the orange smoothie drink we all know and love with his Orange GZ and Orange You Glad to See Me Cocktail. Then, Jeff Mauro recreates his favorite mall food court guilty pleasure -- Chili Cheese Fries! Finally, Sunny Anderson makes her Easy Pizza Dough Pretzels, inspired by the one and only indulgent mall pretzel.
In this show, Sandra shows us her Semi-Homemade take on Tapas. First, Sandra bakes up Black Bean Quesadillas with some Sangrias! Then, we learn how to prepare Oriental Pork Wrappers, served on Oriental soup spoons. Next, we find out how to make Sesame Chicken Drumettes.
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Melissa d'Arabian makes a quick soup and sandwich meal worthy of your neighborhood cafe. Quick Croque Madames layer tender ham, a tangy cream sauce, and melted Swiss cheese on toasted country bread, all crowned with a perfectly fried egg. Alongside, Rich Roasted Tomato Soup is brimming with deep tomato flavor and aromatic herbs. Crispy Kale Chips bring a salty crunch to the plate, and added nutrition.
Ree Drummond is elevating four mundane, store-bought ingredients. She's turning a ready-made angel food cake into a stunning Baked Alaska, then she's taking a package of cookie dough and conjuring up Fruit Tarts. Ree's changing up a round white loaf into Roasted Garlic Four Cheese Pull-Apart Bread, and finally some humble can of tomato soup becomes beyond-good Tomato Soup 2.0.
Damaris and her beau, Darrick, have been getting bridge lessons from Damaris's 99-year-old Grampy. Over an intimate card game, they'll enjoy Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches and Grampy's favorite dessert -- Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
The Kitchen is serving up a healthy helping of delicious recipes, starting with Katie Lee's Beef, Bean and Veggie Burgers. Actress Teri Hatcher stops by to make a perfect healthy side dish, Broccoli Cakes. Geoffrey Zakarian has the secret for the creamiest Cream-Less Mushroom Soup, and Jeff Mauro makes his simple Cheat Sheet Thai Peanut Swoodles. Nutritionist Joy Bauer brings her healthy Orange-Chamomile Blondies and shares what's hot in healthy eating for the new year.
Alex Guarnaschelli presents some of The Kitchen's best noodle dishes and makes rich, savory Short Rib Ragu over pappardelle, a satisfying noodle-based meal that's perfect for any night of the week. Sunny Anderson uses rice noodles for her Easy Chilled Peanut Noodles, and a signature soup meets pasta bake in Jeff Mauro's French Onion Soup Mac and Cheese. Plus, everyone swoons over Katie Lee Biegel's Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Alex Guarnaschelli whips up her Fideo soup, and Geoffrey Zakarian makes a refreshing pasta salad of Elbow Macaroni with Pine Nuts, Lemon and Fennel.
Sunny has an Easy Peasy way to satisfy both your friends and your schedule at your next dinner party. Her split pea soup, chunky pimento cheese spread, and Big Chopped Salad all bring big flavors in no time at all.
Molly Yeh uses the delicious flavors of Poland to create a comforting feast! She creates a hearty meal of fluffy Cheese Pierogies, savory White Borscht Soup and tangy Sauerkraut Pancakes. For dessert, Molly bakes up sweet and flaky Kolacky Cookies.