This trip, Guy Fieri's hittin' the road for some outrageous seafood and tasty bird. In Des Moines, the trophy-winning barbecue joint smokin' up all kinds of unique wings and dishing out an out-of-bounds apple dumpling dessert. Across town in West Des Moines, a real deal Ecuadorian spot cookin' up authentic specialties like chicken with rice and pork with hominy. And in Eugene, Ore., the seafood market serving up totally fresh caught Dungeness crab and a legit Cajun crawfish pie.
The Kitchen hosts compete to make flavor-packed dishes that don't break the bank, like Geoffrey Zakarian's Bucatini al Limone and Sunny Anderson's Red Beans and Rice with Sausage. Blogger Deb Perelman stops by to make her Bake Sale Winning-est Bars. Jeff Mauro's Hot Turkey Horseshoe Sandwich and Katie Lee's Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tostadas are inexpensive dishes that taste like a million bucks, and consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman shares her low-cost swaps for a "Cheapo Pesto."
The Kitchen hosts have shortcuts, easy recipes and tips for flavorful weeknight meals. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a quick and easy Peanut Sauce over Shrimp Skewers and Rice Noodles. Jeff Mauro has a twist on a classic with a Turkey Reuben, and Katie Lee Biegel makes Easy Veggie Marinara Ravioli Bake in mere minutes. Alex Guarnaschelli's Chicken Cutlets "Saltimbocca" with Prosciutto and Sage "jumps in your mouth." Plus, the hosts share instant upgrades for everyday meals, and Jet Tila stops by!