Giada De Laurentiis, her daughter Jade and Giada's boyfriend Shane head to Palm Springs, Calif., for a weekend of fun in the sun. It's also the perfect opportunity to enjoy a poolside, al fresco feast. Giada's summertime menu includes Picnic Pasta, make-your-own Flank Steak Hoagies and Almond Butter Brownies.
Ree whips up Chicken Nachos two ways for the family to eat after the homecoming parade. Then she's off to her boys' football games armed with Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Finally, she brings a winning spread of Bloody Mary Chili and Three-Ingredient Brownies to Ladd and the other coaches.
It's a big day of unveiling down at the building Ree's been renovating. She's making a Tex-Mex themed celebration lunch of Chipotle Chicken Chili, Chili Cheese Muffins, Caramel Brownies and Mexican Punch for the building team and construction workers to enjoy when the covers come off two new entrances.
Valerie Bertinelli hosts a football-themed party with former NFL pro and Food Network Star, Eddie Jackson. The touchdown-worthy menu includes Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Sliders, Homemade Potato Chips Topped with Chicken Salt, Roasted Carrot Hummus, Peanut Butter Brownies Topped with Salted Pretzels and a Sweet Tea and Lemonade Lager.
The bakers square off and attempt to win over host Buddy Valastro and judges Lorraine Pascale and Zac Young, as classic brownies must be combined with aromatic ginger. Then, will the pros or the amateurs crack under pressure in round two, when the surprise ingredient of crackers must be used in delectable desserts?
Patricia Heaton is kicking off the summer with an all-American backyard barbecue. On the menu are Double-Loaded Cheeseburgers, sweet and savory Baked Beans with Apples and Onions, and a light and refreshing Shandy, Two Ways. But don't forget dessert -- it doesn't get more Americana than Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownies!
Alfonso Ribeiro reveals the secrets behind heat-and-eat barbecue from Farm Rich Smokehouse, the super yellow color of French's Mustard and the sweet-sour punch of Mt. Olive Bread and Butter Pickles. Plus, Christie Cookie Co.'s serious Chocolate Brownies are packed with three types of luscious chocolate and a surprising ingredient.
Chocoholics, unite! Molly Yeh shares her favorite choco-licious recipes to curb the cravings. She makes beautiful S'mores Pie, Chocolate Sea Salt Rugelach and Mini Marzipan Treats that are like little candy bars. Plus, rich and gooey Turkish Coffee Brownies and Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Tacos will be enough to satisfy any chocolate appetite.
Giada De Laurentiis is hosting an open house and her guests are bringing their favorite family holiday appetizers to share with the group. She's also making a variety of Italian-themed appetizers like Goat Cheese-Stuffed Baby Peppers, Crispy Chicken Meatballs, Shrimp Fra Diavolo Bites, Chocolate Christmas Tree Brownies and a Whiskey Spritz cocktail.
Trisha Yearwood invites some friends to celebrate Kentucky Derby season in over-the-top fashion with fanciful hats and not-so-typical hors d'oeuvres. She makes Lavender Honey Mint Juleps, Endive with Kentucky Benedictine and Bourbon BBQ Sausage Bites. Plus, staying on trend with a Kentucky staple, Mint Bourbon Brownies are the perfect party treat.