Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to bring the heartwarming hospitality of the South to the ranch. Marc Murphy puts his delicious spin on two Southern classics, Shrimp and Grits and Charred Corn Salad with Andouille Sausage and Red Onion. Carl Ruiz mixes up a pitcher of strong Gary's Pop Cocktails, and he slathers Redneck Fries with chili and pulled pork. Jonathan Waxman puts a healthy spin on Southern cuisine with Collard Greens Roasted with Garlic, Peanuts, Turnips and Sweet Potatoes, served alongside a Whole Snapper with Pearl Onion and Chilies. Finally, Kentucky's own Damaris Phillips bakes Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Biscuits and Salted Peanut Butter Pie.
Jeff Mauro leads a tour of The Kitchen's most surprising recipes, starting with his Magic No-Bread Meatballs with a secret low-carb mix-in. Then, Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee Biegel show off some secret-ingredient smoothies with some healthy new additions. Plus, Sunny reveals how peanut butter just might be the best way to make your pulled pork flavorful and rich. Martha Stewart drops by to cook Turkey Burgers with an added twist to make them extra juicy, and Lindsay-Jean Hard shows the hosts how you can make a banana cake with banana peels! Finally, Katie whips up an expected appetizer with her Parmesan-Stuffed Strawberries with Balsamic.
The Kitchen hosts are taking on viral trends and tackling their #KitchenGoals! Jeff Mauro starts by recreating a popular dish from his hometown, Chicago Pizza Pot Pie with Pepperoni Sauce and Baby Bella Mushrooms. Then Alex Guarnaschelli puts her spin on a viral egg sandwich challenge with her Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich, and Geoffrey Zakarian has a twist on the bread-baking trend with his Garden Focaccia. Sunny Anderson shares a new way to make sliders with her 5-Ingredient Stuffed Slider Bake -- Two Ways. Plus, Katie Lee makes her Granola Cookies, a trending and surprisingly healthy cookie that's perfect for breakfast, and Jeff makes Waffle Cereal, an easy spin on viral pancake cereal.