All fried, all the time! Giada prepares four dishes that are all fried, including a fried dessert. She also demonstrates a variety of easy frying techniques while making Green Bean and Asparagus Tempura, Spicy Fried Chicken Drumettes, Fried and Stuffed Rice Balls and Fried Chocolate and Banana Ravioli.
Trisha's friend Karri is coming over and they decide to invite some friends over and have a "Just Because" party. They'll be cooking up great party food (Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole, Zucchini Cakes With Herb Sour Cream, Fresh Apple Pie) and having Trisha's signature cocktail, just because!
Kardea hosts an intimate traveling supper club in her hometown of Charleston, S.C. She creates a Southern-inspired menu of Low Country Spatchcocked Chicken served with traditional Gullah Red Rice and a Warm Asparagus Salad. For a sweet end to a beautiful dinner, there's Grandma's Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding.
Guy Fieri has a meal inspired by the south, starting with his Tempura Fried Okra, coated in a light and airy batter, dusted with a spicy salt seasoning and served with homemade Spicy Ranch Dressing for your dunking enjoyment. Guy's Smoky Chicken Gumbo is loaded with peppers, onions, celery, two types of smoked sausage and shredded, smoke-brined chicken, best served ladled over a scoop of fluffy rice.
Giada shows people how to make the most of their money when it comes to using ingredients you may already have in the fridge or in the pantry. She makes Pea Pesto Crostini, Lemon Chicken Soup With Spaghetti and Lemon-Mint Cake With Lemon Syrup.
The Grill Dads continue their road trip hunting for outrageous food in surprising places. First up is the Basque Market in Boise, Idaho, where they whip up a stunning Spanish rice seafood paella. Next, the Dads travel to Austin, Texas, to one of the most unique Chinese dumpling houses in the country, Wu Chow, where they help make Chicken Bao buns. Finally, the Dads visit Seattle, Wash., for some original paprika-spiced chicken wings that literally tower over any other chicken wing out there.
Ree Drummond shares simple and stunning takes on comfort classics. First, she spices up Tex-Mex Chicken Fried Steak with delicious peppers and gravy before putting a one-pan speedy spin on stunning Pesto Chicken Lasagna Skillet with great time saving shortcuts. Then, Ree's quick Cream of Celery Soup has a comforting retro vibe, while her feel-good White Chocolate Hot Chocolate is luxurious and decadent.
Ingrid Hoffmann corrals her friends into an old-fashioned Paint Party. With a spread of kickin' Chicken and Rice, Plantain Chips with Avocado Aji, Churrisimos or Puff Pastry Twists with a Dulce de Leche Sauce and Raspberry Lemon Margaritas as a reward, who minds a little hard work?
Trisha Yearwood's daughter, Allie, joins her in the kitchen to learn some tips and tricks as they breathe new life into some favorite childhood dishes. First up, Steak and Avocado Rolls are a spin on family sushi nights. Then, there's Pecan Crusted Chicken, Butter Poached Veggies and Cheesy Rice Pilaf -- yum!