In what may be the best Chopped competition theme ever, the chefs' baskets are packed with bacon, burgers and beer! In the bacon appetizer round, the competitors go in some inventive directions with their dishes, including pizza and poutine. Round two is an adrenaline-packed burger battle that has the chefs working with a fun take on onion rings. And the alliterative theme comes to its boozy conclusion in the dessert round, with beer boldly represented in the baskets.
This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into burgers, Bolognese and more! There's a husband-and-wife team in Sacramento, Calif., puttin' their stamp on craveable Asian with prime-time pork dumplings and braised beef noodles. Then, a Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., bistro is mixin' up a mighty meat sauce and pressing a righteous roast beef panino. And in San Jose, Calif., a mom-and-pop shop is servin' plant-based faves, like the-bomb black bean burger with cashew queso, plus a funky fermented power bowl!
Chef Anne proves Turkey Burgers can be mouthwateringly delicious, with her solid recipe and a few simple tricks. Her Homemade Chips perk up the plate, and Super Yummy Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies just may be chocolate chip cookie perfection.
Guy Fieri samples fast food done right; In Houston, TX a joint in an old grocery store for wild burger toppings; In Milwaukee, a corner café putting a twist on classic; And in Reseda, CA, hot dogs deep fried, wrapped in bacon and even in burritos.
Guy Fieri lightens the calorie load without lightening the flavor load in this satisfying menu. His Grilled Tuna Burgers are filled with Asian seasonings so they're as good for your tastebuds as they are for your waistline. On the side, Peanut Soba Noodle Salad and Firecracker Chicken Wings.
Guy Fieri rolls out for medium rare done right. In San Francisco, a dive bar cranking out high-end, homemade dishes like apricot relish on a double pork chop; in Cambridge, Mass., a Harvard Square institution serving burgers piled high; and in Kemah, Texas, a meat market turned restaurant grilling up great house-cut steaks.