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.
Ree Drummond shares some on-trend recipes from recent years. First, she tackles a social media phenomenon with super popular Birria Tacos and puts a new take on everyone's favorite with pull apart Pizza Rolls. Then, it's all about beets in Ree's Hidden Secret Brownies, and Fried Pasta adds some crunch to a classic.
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.
All in good fun, the baskets in this competition are packed with ingredients that might appeal to the basic male human. Some sharpshooter cupcakes and a meaty snack are part of the riddle in round one. The chefs have to include bacon in the second round, and beer brownies get enthusiastic support from the finalists in round three.
Gesine Prado is baking over an open flame as she and Ray help move their good friend and park ranger Agnes into her station for the season. Gesine has put together the perfect campfire meal that includes Baked Mac n' Cheese finished over the fire, Iceberg Wedges with Bacon, Agnes' favorite Lemon Ring and extra-special Campfire Brownies.
Trisha's tour manager is adopting a baby, so Trisha decides to throw a baby shower. The guys from Trisha's band join her in the kitchen to help prepare for the shower. They make a hearty Country Quiche, Cheese Straws and Brownies topped with a Coconut Frosting. Then Trisha records a lullaby as a welcome gift to the baby.
Tiffani Thiessen invites friends Dan Bucatinsky, George Newbern and Ashley Williams over for a potluck party extravaganza. Tiffani will be whipping up the perfect Roasted Vegetable and Sausage Lasagna, smoky and tangy Orange Chipotle Shrimp and deliciously gooey Salted Caramel Brownies. Ashley's bringing the salad, Dan's bringing the ice cream and George has the wine -- all you need to bring is yourself!
Kardea Brown won't let a little rain put a damper on a fun day with friends as she moves the party inside for some comfort classics -- Maple BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Waffles with Fried Green Tomatoes and a Spicy Remoulade. For dessert, she bakes the girls Espresso Brownies with a Mocha Ganache that will keep the party warm and cozy.
Ree Drummond is cooking up food for her kid crew to take home after a busy day of filming. She makes Alex's Veggie Packed Burritos for her health-conscious daughter and Mauricio's Tortilla Soup for her soon-to-be son-in-law. Then Ree bakes Paige's S'mores Brownies to share with her friends and whips up Stu's Baked BBQ Ribs for her nephew.