Meticulous masterminds Ted Allen, Geoffrey Zakarian, Sam Choy and Ron Ben-Israel share the recipes they've been perfecting for years. Discover the secrets to creating flawless Spaghetti and Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls and Asian Lollypop Lamb Chops. There are many dishes that are good, even great ... but these are "pure perfection."
One chef must get to work when they are handed a 500 watt work light as their only heat source to cook a quesadilla. Then it's careful cooking when someone is forced to cook chicken soup on a cookie sheet. And finally, Alton's bait bucket becomes one chef's main supply for a fish fry.
Jeff visits Saigon Sisters to discover the secrets of the Vietnamese classic banh mi, and mimics the salty and sweet flavors in his own Vietnamese Sub. Back in his kitchen Jeff shows how to make a great veggie packed Shrimp Spring Roll, and finishes off his Asian menu with a mouth-watering Vietnamese Chicken Soup.
Bobby Flay puts his brunch spin on classic NY staples with chef Scott Conant. They toast the town with a Manhattan and stack up an Everything Bagel Strata with Cream Cheese Custard and Smoked Salmon Relish. After Street Cart Chicken and Rice with a fried egg, they finish on a sweet note with Chocolate Hazelnut Babka French Toast with Caramelized Bananas.
Ree Drummond is reminiscing with a collection of spectacularly simple meals. First, there is a swanky Steak Frites Salad, piled high on a showstopping platter. Then, speedy Sriracha Maple Salmon on rice is perfect for impressive entertaining, and Ree has a get-ahead meal kit for Teriyaki Chicken with Sesame Noodles. Finally, Pizza Stuffed Peppers is a twist on a childhood favorite.
It's a quiet weekend for Molly Yeh and her husband, Nick, on the farm, so Molly's making an inexpensive lunch using her favorite pantry ingredients. She starts with Harissa-Braised Chickpeas with Feta and adds her super easy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers. She also makes Smashed Cucumber Salad with Mint, Tahini Milkshakes and Peanut Butter Krispy Rice Squares with a few sprinkles.
Giada De Laurentiis serves a healthy, kid-friendly lunch for her daughter Jade and friends after a yoga and stretching class. The young guests are treated to Lemon and Oregano Pounded Chicken, Cheddar Stuffed Cauliflower with Basil Breadcrumbs, and Pesto Green Beans and Peas with Fusilli. For dessert, Chocolate and Orange Brown Rice Treats are a new spin on a childhood classic.
Guy Fieri dives into cultural cuisine with a twist! First, there's a cafe that's been serving scratch-made Scandinavian specialties in Salt Lake City since the 1950s. Next, there's a pizza joint putting an Indian spin on the classic Italian pie. Finally, a funky Chinese-American mashup in New Orleans that dishes out their own spin on chicken along with cheeseburger fried rice.
Inspired by the exotic flavors of India: today's menu is full of pleasing textures, flavors and colors. First, a light and chilled Cucumber Yogurt Dip with Pita Chips is a refreshing starter. Then, Sandra whips up a tender marinated Tandoori Chicken with a garlic and ginger kick. On the side, a delicious Cashew Rice with Golden Raisins and unbelievably easy Curried Grilled Eggplant.