It's Thanksgiving in the McCargo household, and Big Daddy's making everything "Gobbling Good!" He starts with a tasty appetizer you won't be able to put down, Mini Quiche with Thanksgiving Stuffing. Then, it's his interpretation on how to serve up the bird, Sweet and Savory Turkey Paninis. Next, it's a medley that'll make you sing, Roasted Corn and Brussels Sprout Succotash. Finally, a Spiked Apple Cider Cocktail that'll keep you warm until well after winter's end. There is plenty to be thankful this season, including this "Gobbling Good" meal!
This trip, Guy's gettin' into the heart of some long-standing traditions. In Miami, Fla., the Asian fusion spot delivering the bomb dot com Brussels sprouts and going all out ducky on the sous vide sammie. In Eureka, Calif., the soul food spot takin' a page out of grandma's cookbook with down home favorites like jerk fried chicken and shrimp and crawfish etouffee. And in midtown New York, the Italian pizza maker schooling Guy and Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian on the authentic Neapolitan technique behind standout pizzas like pistacchio e salsiccia and montanara starita.
The Kitchen is decking the halls for a holiday feast and Katie Lee kicks things off with her Sticky Apricot Drumsticks. Chef Bobby Flay stops by to make his Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Pecans, and then Chef Fabio Viviani brings a taste of Italy with his fresh Pappardelle with Sausage and Beef Bolognese. Plus the gang shares ideas for sprucing up common holiday hostess gifts, shows how to dress up holiday cookies with new decoration inspiration and enjoys a warm mug of Fireside Brulee Coffee.
Molly Yeh is celebrating Chrismukkah on the farm with tons of delicious food, treats and family traditions. She makes Pistachio Linzer Christmas Cookies with Tahini Hot Chocolate to keep everyone warm and happy. Before heading to the annual HollyDazzle Festival, there's a feast for the whole family with all of the best Hanukkah and Christmas dishes on one table, including Molly's juicy Roasted Spiced Chicken and Apples, Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries and Dijon Dressing, crispy fried Potato Latkes with Caramelized Onion Sour Cream and Raspberry Rose Filled Donuts for dessert.
Guy Fieri and his chef friends make their lazy-day favorites. Eric Greenspan goes all in with his Chicken Schnitzel with Black Olive Brown Butter Sauce and all out with a Banana White Chocolate and Pretzel Skillet Cookie. Antonia Lofaso makes a rich Seafood Fra Diavolo and pairs it perfectly with Charred Rapini. Marc Murphy creates an Escarole Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette to go with his Baked Four-Cheese Spaghetti. Crista Luedtke goes gluten-free with her garbanzo bean-based Socca and shares one of her restaurant classics, Boon Brussels Sprouts.
It's crunch time, and Guy Fieri is putting his friends to a texture test. Traci Des Jardins is first up with a tasty and tangy Crunchy Michelada and gets cheeky with Beef Cheek Tacos Dorados. Gerry Garvin tempts Guy with some Crispy Shaved Brussels Sprouts and a Southern Fried Tilapia Po-Boy. Aaron May goes deep with Onion Rings Chicharron and soothes his sweet tooth with Pistachio Brittle with Sea Salt. Christian Petroni makes classic Fried Calamari with Spicy Red Sauce and honors his mom with her Crispy Chicken Cutlets.
It's a three-day countdown to the ultimate frontier-style Thanksgiving dinner, with Ree Drummond's delicious ideas for the perfect make-ahead family feast. Two days out, Ree starts on her Maple Whiskey Turkey, and stunning sides of Very Berry Cranberry Sauce, Parker House Rolls, Mashed Potatoes with Shallots, and Herbed Cornbread for Southern Dressing. On Thanksgiving Eve, Ree continues her foolproof prep plan by making her Beautiful Brussels Sprouts and Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce. As Thanksgiving dawns, she roasts the turkey, makes the Maple Whiskey Gravy, and kicks back with family.
The day kicks off with a Chicken Chipotle Mac and Cheese, and BIRD Bakery's Elizabeth Chambers stops by to make mini cupcakes. Plus, easy substitutes when you're in a pinch, and a look at which bar gadgets will save you time. Then, celebrate fall's bounty with delicious recipes using Brussels sprouts and acorn squash, and toast the season with Fall Floats.
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The Kitchen hosts are tossing, cooking and tasting their favorite fall produce! Sunny Anderson kicks things off with cranberries in her Easy Cheese and Cranberry Stuffed Grilled Chicken. Katie Lee uses butternut squash in her Farro and Butternut Squash Salad, and Alex Guarnaschelli shares a new recipe for fall pears with a Rutabaga, Turnip and Pear Gratin. Jeff Mauro uses apples in his hearty Chicken Sausage with Apples, Sage and Cabbage. Geoffrey Zakarian features his favorite vegetable in Charred Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Maple, and the hosts also play Try or Deny with fall-flavored treats.