Pastry chef phenom, Ron Ben-Israel, hangs with Michael Symon in Baton Rouge, La. to feast on a mile-high key lime pie and a Caribbean-inspired brisket melt. Then, Michael heads to Louisville, Ky. for a burger topped with chorizo and a downright dangerous dessert aptly named the bacon cinna-bomb. Finally, in Lexington, Ky., he devours a fried chicken sandwich so spicy, he quenches things with a soothing local craft beer.
Ree Drummond is on the ranch dishing up a tasty tale of four dinners. She starts with incredibly speedy Sticky Soy Glazed Salmon that's divine with Broccolini and Lime Rice. Then she ups the ante on fast food with homemade Fancy Fish and Fries followed by a super quick Creamy Gnocchi with Chorizo and Peppers. Finally, Ree gets a jump on make-ahead Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin that's perfect for parties or just everyday.
The Grill Dads head to Jackson, Wyo., for an insanely ginormous 40-ounce steak that's not for the faint of heart! Next, they visit The Swinery in Seattle, Wash., where they cure and fry up some house-made pork belly and bacon for a spectacular BLT sandwich. Finally, the Dads travel to Minneapolis, Minn., to Butcher and The Boar for their green chorizo served on top of black beans with cumin creme fraiche.
Trisha Yearwood's good friend, Mandy, has finally made her home in Nashville. Mandy wants to throw a party in her new backyard and invite all her friends and neighbors, so Trisha is helping host the ultimate housewarming party, complete with the perfect party food. Her menu includes Chicken Wings Two Ways with Sticky Sesame and BBQ Bourbon Dipping Sauces, Veggie and Chorizo Quesadillas, Grilled Pizza on a Stick and a Rainbow Sprinkle Giant Cookie.
Guy Fieri goes the extra mile to check out some places well worth traveling to: The Big Star Diner on Bainbridge Island off Seattle, reachable only by Ferry, where the home-made chorizo scramble and salmon hash are totally worth the trip; Mo Gridders BBQ in the Bronx, N.Y., where you can get off-the-hook ribs while they repair your car; and Harold's Cafe in rural Gaffney, S.C., for a taste of pinto beans and fatback.
This trip, Guy's going local. In Boulder, Colo., a college town favorite using an ages-old pizza sheeter to crank out pies with personality, like the Buddha basil with fresh pesto. In Chicago, a family-run farm to table joint scratch makin' everything from biscuits and duck confit gravy to eggs benedict with chorizo. And in Norfolk, Va., a cafe nestled in the farmer's market using totally fresh ingredients in everything from meatloaf to applewood smoked ribs.
Kelsey remembers her trip to San Francisco, its Spanish cuisine and the latest twist on a classic Spanish dish — paella, made with noodles instead of rice. The new tread inspires Kelsey's version of Fideos with shrimp and chorizo with a smoky paprika aioli. And you can't talk about San Francisco without making a classic buttery and fluffy Pilaf. She finishes her San Fran feast with a Green Goddess Crab Tapas. It's Spanish flair west coast style!
Guy Fieri has a hankering for a sandwich and chips ... Guy-style! He's making a Grilled Halibut Sandwich: marinated white fish filets on bakery-fresh ciabatta rolls with a good smear of smoky Chorizo Mayo. And for the chips, Guy's making Plantain Chips, super crunchy and seasoned with a sweet-smoky spice mix — you're gonna want the entire bowl, but save some room, Guy's also got a Lentil Avocado Salad, with dried cranberries in a balsamic vinaigrette.
It's an all-burger bash on The Kitchen as the hosts share their secrets and recipes for building better burgers. Geoffrey Zakarian makes his Iron Chef Burger, and Marcela Valladolid serves up a Tuna Burger with Chipotle Slaw. Jeff Mauro puts a flavorful spin on a Chicken Burger, and Food Network Star Aaron McCargo Jr. stops by with his Locked and Loaded Chorizo Burger. Katie Lee blends up a Blueberry Pie Milkshake to wash it all down.