Brunch is Alex's favorite meal of the week and a great time to have fun with food in the kitchen. Alex starts with some simple popovers, topping them with creamy homemade ricotta. Next, a goopy fried egg paired with some old school ground pork patties. Shaped like mini hamburgers, these spicy pork patties are mixed with chili flakes and fennel seeds, then fried in a skillet. For a refreshing brunch drink, she mixes a grapefruit and vodka cocktail.
Anne Burrell shares her recipes for all-American favorites, with tips to make them even easier and more delicious than ever. Her Pulled Pork is fall-off-the bone tender, best served on hamburger buns with Chef Burrell's homemade apple cider vinegar BBQ sauce. Broccoli Stem and Carrot Slaw has all the classic slaw flavors with a unique and tasty twist; Spiked Lemonade washes the meal down with a hint of refreshing mint and bourbon to taste.
Today, we’re heading to the city where the celebrities live and eat. Discover how food becomes the star at a food-styling class, climb aboard a cruise ship to taste California’s "best" shake, and visit "the last great hamburger stand." Then, visit a restaurant famous for serving the stars of Hollywood’s golden era and shop for a little bit of everything at the original Farmers Market. Plus, stop by a bakery to sample cupcakes that are keeping celebs happy.
In Truckee, California, Guy visits a warehouse-turned-restaurant to try one of their famous bison burgers loaded with cold cuts and chili -- an Italian Stallion. Topped off with a cabernet vinaigrette, this sandwich can't be beat.