Nancy Fuller is having two of her daughters and two of her granddaughters over for a mother-daughter dinner party. She's making all of her favorite classic recipes: Chicken Liver Mousse, Welsh Rarebit, Beef Bourguignon, Russian Wedge Salad, and Creme Brulee. It's going to be a party that these women will remember for years to come!
When Valerie Bertinelli's husband's cousins come to town, she is challenged with converting cousin Mary's favorite Italian recipes into healthier versions, so that Mary can still indulge while staying on a heart-healthy regimen. Valerie makes Classic Salami Pie, an Italian Veg Pie, Crunchy Romaine Salad with a Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette, Pepperoni Rolls with homemade Marinara, and Spumoni.
It's Ree Drummond's birthday, and she's celebrating by making over some of her all-time favorite recipes and road-testing them for social media. She starts with Mini Turkey Meatloaves, a thoroughly modern take on a comfort food classic. Her Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese is a tasty remix with less of the mac and all of the cheesy goodness, and her Baked Chili-Garlic Fries with Light Fry Sauce are another light variation. Every birthday deserves a cake, so Ree revamps her go-to recipe and makes a Flourless Chocolate Cake that's worth celebrating.
Ina embarks on a day of experimentation and tests out some classic, comforting recipes on her colleagues. First up are her Strawberry Scones which she reworks with two new ingredients, then a hearty Wild Mushroom Lasagna, inspired by produce found at her local organic mushroom farm, followed by a simplified Shrimp Bisque, with all the wow factor but half the effort.
Guy Fieri tracks down great tastes from all over the world including a Phoenix mom-and-pop joint with a mix of Mexican, Chinese and Caribbean food; a classic diner outside Atlanta with a menu full of homemade Greek specialties; and a tiny Kansas City, Mo., place with the globe-trotting chef who brings back recipes from Asia to Central America.
Ina is sharing her secrets and professional know how on how to get professional results at home. There's the Barefoot Contessa classic Lemon Chicken Breasts, a recipe from one of her favorite New York restaurants Baked Fontina and a delicious Sticky Toffee Date Cake made by local chef Laura Donnelly. Then it's Ask Ina on how to get professional results at home.
Sandra Lee is making Thai food at home for less than half of the take-out price. Her Thrifty Thai menu includes classics like Basil Chicken and Pad Thai. For dessert Sandra's got rich Rice Pudding With Coconut Milk and for Cocktail Time it's Thai Iced Tea ... plus a fast Round Two Recipe for fast and delicious Coconut Chicken Soup.
Step right up to festive food at fabulous prices. All of the carnival classics are on the menu including Corn Dogs with Sweet Mustard, Garlic Fries, Zesty Grilled Corn on the Cob and Funnel Cakes with Strawberry Sauce. For Cocktail Time...Cherry Cola Floats and a terrific Round Two Recipe for Corn Salsa that will make you feel like a winner.
Melissa d'Arabian shares her recipes for a big-flavor brunch with big money savings. Tasty Huevos Rancheros are baked in individual tortilla shells for a fun new twist on the classic brunch entree. On the side, Brunch Cornbread is moist, tender, and served warm with a touch of honey-lime butter. Bubbly Lime Spritzers are cool and refreshing any time of day.
After a trip to Nashville's largest flea market evoked some nostalgic vibes, Trisha Yearwood and her sister, Beth, decide to take another walk down memory lane and reminisce about their favorite family comfort food recipes from the shoebox. Their menu includes Yearwood family classics such as Buttermilk Rolls, Creamed Spinach Casserole, Oven BBQ Chicken and Hundred Dollar Cupcakes with Caramel Icing.