Claire is making a Spanish influenced menu that is ideal for entertaining. First, Spicy Baked Chickpeas; delicious, crunchy bites that are perfect to pop in your mouth. Then a Baked Fresh Ricotta, she adds olives, a hint of orange and voila, the perfect party starter. And to really wow your friends, Claire is making Rioja Steamed Mussels with Chorizo, you won't believe how much flavor is packed into these babies. Let's not forget about the White Sangria With Stoned Fruit, it's a taste of Spain all with just 5 ingredients.
Get ready for some amazing braising. Bobby learns some tricks from New York chef Tom Valenti, who’s known for his skill at braising–a method that gets the most succulent and flavorful results. Then Bobby invites Tom back into his kitchen to make fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks with roasted tomatoes and toasted orzo, smoky roasted garlic bulbs and a bold Bolo salad with chorizo and blue cheese. These dishes are as easy to make as your favorite comfort food, but have the flavors of four-star cooking.
Big Daddy is showing you the flavor with this meal! He starts the trip to flavor heaven with his fluffy Ham Fritters w/Manchego Cheese Sauce, you'll be double dipping for sure! Next, Big Daddy steams up some Mussels with Chorizo and Saffron-Fennel Broth - a dish so easy and flavorful you'll put it on your list of flavor favorites. Finally, to tantalize your tastes even further he's got something sweet up his sleeve, it's a stunning Sweet Potato Turnover! Big Daddy is destined to deliver flavor that'll last a lifetime in this spectacular meal!
Just how the graham cracker crumbles in the Appetizer Round depends on how the chefs can recover from setbacks. One contestant struggles to plate after suffering a cut, while an opponent learns that flashy knife work may not yield the best results. Then in the Entrée Round one chef breaks a plate and another chef breaks with cultural tradition by incorporating puffed rice cereal into a typical chorizo dish. Then the two finalists endeavor to make coffee bean desserts that are good to the last bite.
It's Thanksgiving time again and the Neelys are filling their table with all the favorites! To start the meal off right, they keep it simple and delicious with a Roasted Turkey. Pat and Gina know that it's not Thanksgiving without dressing and collard greens, so they put it all together in Pat's Corn Bread, Chorizo and Collard Dressing. Gina's Sweet Potato Souffle is the perfect side for this tasty meal and to round it all off, a Pear and Apple Cobbler topped with a Cinnamon Whipped Cream that'll keep you coming back for more!
Marcela always includes her son in the kitchen, but today she's going out to teach other kids the importance of good food! At Olivewood Gardens, Marcela picks vegetables with the kids and prepares a healthy Bean, Cauliflower and Cheese Burrito that's sure get an A from the class. The base of these burritos are rich and lightly spiced Chorizo Refried Beans that kids will adore. Back in the kitchen, Marcella prepares simple and delicious Ground Beef Empanadas and Chicken Tostadas. Get the kids ready because they've got plenty of cooking to do!
Marcela and Margaritas? That's right, it's Cinco de Mayo! To kick off the party, Marcela's making a delicious Spiced Chicken coated in a luxurious Chocolate Pasilla Sauce. Then, a dish best made with extra sets of hands -- cheesy Tamales stuffed with Kale. Good thing she has friends coming over! Next, Marcela fries up the perfect party food to be passed around: Chorizo and Potato Flautas. Let's not forget the cocktail! As the guests mingle, Marcela mixes a Cucumber and Strawberry Margarita that is sure to get the masses cheering!
Chef Ron's surprisingly conceptual first inspiration sends our master pastry chefs down a dark path: Will they see the light and figure out how to effectively utilize sweet fruit filling and chorizo in their chocolate desserts? In the candy test, a marionette inspires the chefs to display their masterful techniques with pizza dough and chicory coffee. And a symbol of peace and hope appears overhead for the final test, but it does little to ease anxiety, as the finalists rush to make incredible cakes from a sticky spread and a colorful veggie.