Guy Fieri has a lot to be thankful for, so Thanksgiving at the ranch is a multi-day affair that includes a Friendsgiving cocktail party with some of his best chef pals. Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the party with mouthwatering Hot Brie Sandwiches with Cranberry Vinaigrette and Ricotta and Brussels Sprouts Crostini. Eric Greenspan reinvents a traditional holiday dish with his Sweet Potato Latkes with Marshmallow Creme Fraiche. Aarti Sequeira prepares Thanksgiving Samosas, while Carl Ruiz takes a Latin approach to his dish with Turkey and Cranberry Empanadas. Aaron May mixes up Portuguese Sangria with cranberry and cinnamon to go with a delicious dessert of Fried Hand Pies with pumpkin and pecan.
It's Christmas at Bobby Flay's house, and he's invited his Food Network friends to crash at his place and partake in some holiday festivities. Sunny Anderson, Anne Burrell, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, newest Food Network Star Eddie Jackson, Katie Lee and Geoffrey Zakarian are waking up bright and early to cook their favorite Christmas dishes with Bobby. Bobby's got a Prime Rib Roast for the main attraction, while the rest of gang pulls together the ultimate potluck, including Parmigiano and Guanciale Risotto with Brussels Sprouts, Dover Sole Meuniere, Sweet Potato and Turnip Gratin, Stuffed Poblano Peppers, Coquitos, Black Forest Trifle and Sweet Potato Rum Pie. It wouldn't be Christmas without gifts, so they finish the day with Secret Santa!
Everyone loves pizza, and the folks from Iron Chef have their top picks when it comes to the best pies. Iron Chef Michael Symon loves Motorino in Brooklyn for their Brussels sprouts and marinara pies baked in a wood-burning oven. For authentic New York-style pizza, Iron Chef winner Tim Love joins the crowds at Home Slice Pizza in Austin for pepperoni and white pies. When it comes to deep dish, Iron Chef winner Ken Oringer stands by Chicago pizza institution Lou Malnati's and their sausage-packed classic pie. Finally, Iron Chef winner Brad Farmerie keeps it local in New York City by going to his favorite neighborhood spot, Speedy Romeo, for their St. Louie pie topped with sausage, salami and provel cheese.
It's Christmas at Bobby Flay's house, and he's invited his Food Network friends to crash at his place and partake in some holiday festivities. Sunny Anderson, Anne Burrell, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, the newest Food Network Star Eddie Jackson, Katie Lee and Geoffrey Zakarian are waking up bright and early to cook their favorite Christmas dishes with Bobby. Bobby's got a Prime Rib Roast for the main attraction, while the rest of gang pulls together the ultimate pot luck, including Parmigiano and Guanciale Risotto with Brussels Sprouts, Dover Sole Meuniere, Sweet Potato and Turnip Gratin, Stuffed Poblano Peppers, Coquitos, Black Forest Trifle and Sweet Potato Rum Pie. It wouldn't be Christmas without gifts, so they finish the day with Secret Santa!
Guy Fieri is expecting more than 100 guests for a multi-course Thanksgiving feast at the ranch, so he invites some of his best chef friends over to do a warm-up. Alex Guarnaschelli's Family Lasagna is just the appetizer for her Roast Turkey with Mozzarella and Pepperoni Stuffing and her Cranberry Aperol Spritzers. Jonathan Waxman puts his own spin on the turducken with a Capoducken with Chorizo and Oyster-Chestnut Stuffing, and he lightens things up with Gratin of Celery Root and Potato. Marc Murphy plans ahead, preparing a whole meal just so he has leftovers to create his Turkey Shepherd's Pie and Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, and then he celebrates the flavors of fall in Red Wine Cooked Apples with Pecan Crumble.
Ina Garten's favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal is the side dishes, and she's leaving no vegetable unturned for side dishes that will steal the spotlight at the big feast. There's everything from Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding with Homemade Gravy and Cranberry Fruit Conserve to Haricots Verts with Dill and Hazelnuts. Then she shares tasty ideas for Sauteed Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, plus Celery Root and Apple Puree. Ina starts with Classic Mashed Potatoes and takes them in three new directions: Truffled Mashed Potatoes, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. In the oven, a colorful Roasted Beet, Butternut Squash and Apple Salad bakes along with a make-ahead Root Vegetable Gratin. There are even some cool, side-inspired table setting ideas. Ina also asks friends to reveal their must-have Thanksgiving sides. For Nigella Lawson, its Red Cabbage with Pomegranate, and Chef Marcus Samuelsson has to have his Killer Collards. Ina's biggest fan, actress Jennifer Garner, makes her grandmother Exie Mae Garner's Sweet Potato Casserole in an episode of her "Pretend Cooking Show" shot especially for Ina.
For his next mission, Robert goes to Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA, to help celebrate Sesame Street's 40th birthday. Robert meets three of the Sesame Street's most famous residents (and his helpers for the day) - Elmo, Cookie Monster and Maria. The three special guests give Robert his mission. Robert must make a meal for 250 people in just eight hours and , in honor of the big birthday, everything on the menu must start with the letter "B." Using just one letter is a funny way to make a meal and so is watching Elmo and Cookie Monster try to help Robert in the kitchen. One of Robert's big challenges is turning regular B ingredients into A plus food. With help from Maria, he transforms plain baloney into a gourmet kids' treat. He makes a ton of dishes using berries, beans and beef. Robert even bets that he can make Elmo's least favorite food - Brussels sprouts - taste wonderful. But when things start to heat up, Robert gets serious and the Muppets get out of the way With time running out, Robert's big menu comes back to haunt him in a big way. There are several dishes aren't done, a birthday cake that isn't finished and now there's one big chef who's not kidding around. With 250 parents and kids waiting for the birthday bash, will Robert be successful, or will this be Dinner Impossible?