Everything's Bigger and Better in Texas from the cheesecakes at Patty's Pantry, to the Mexican food at Joe T. Garcia's! At Cherith Valley Gardens Sandra uncovers their pickled perserves and gets some true texas taste at Dallas Tortilla and Tamale Factory.
Embracing the brushstroke decorating trend, Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman challenge the 12 kid bakers to make brushstroke mini cheesecakes that are both colorful and delicious. Then there's a garden cake challenge with real fruit, herbs and other natural items as decorations.
Baking may be a science, but Mary Berg proves that it doesn't need to be complicated. She skips yeast and kneading to make Irish Soda Bread and dresses up Raspberry Almond Croissants. Mary also makes Toffee Brownie Cheesecake and easy Butter Tart Squares.
Ree Drummond is whipping up the most decadent chocolate treats from white chocolate all the way down to dark! There's White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, Dipped and Decorated Waffle Cones, Milk Chocolate Mousse and, to top it all off, a Chocolate Orange Martini.
Robert Irvine, Anne Burrell, Marcela Valladolid and Marc Murphy grate, shred and slice their way to cheesy goodness! Whether it's gooey Chorizo Fondue or creamy Goat Cheese Cheesecake, these dishes are sure to make anyone smile from ear to ear and SAY CHEESE!
Giada De Laurentiis treats Jade to a special day of mother-daughter fun and a delicious dinner. The menu includes comforting dishes for just the two of them including Pork Braciole, Pan-Fried Lemon Potatoes, Grilled Zucchini Skewers and Lemon Cheesecake Brownies.
Why make the same game day food year in and year out, when you can create something new? Kelsey visits Marc Matyas of the New York City's Nolita House for a little game day gourmet inspiration. Marc has been experimenting with game day classics. Try spinach artichoke dip wrapped in a spring roll then deep fried — or bite size balls of mac n' cheese. Fueled by Marc's unique ideas and techniques, Kelsey creates her own game day dishes the gourmet way with Spicy Crab Cake Poppers, Buffalo Chicken Lollies with blue cheese dip, and broiled Sweet Pepper Poppers with goat cheese.
Al jets off to a Trinidadian restaurant serving up native creamy desserts and fruits. In Vermont, we meet a man who’s making water buffalo cheese and yogurt. Al learns the art, architecture, and extravagance of creamy cake decorating. And it’s lobster ice cream!
Giada De Laurentiis is hosting a cocktail party for her closest friends. She provides entertaining tips and creates easy dishes for an unforgettable evening. On the menu: Polenta Half-Moons With Whipped Goat Cheese, Mini Shrimp Cakes With Ginger Butter, Citrus Couscous Cups, and a refreshing cocktail, Frozen Grapetini.
Nancy and her husband David are celebrating their Wedding Anniversary: She's surprising him with a scrumptious meal, and he's surprising her with a hot air balloon ride! They're having Filet Mignon Sandwiches, Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad, David's Favorite Carrot Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting and Celebration Manhattans.