For a simple yet sophisticated date night meal, Big Daddy prepares his spicy and moist Blackened Tilapia. He also cooks two perfect accompaniments to the fish: Grilled Corn & Chipotle Pepper Salad and a Plantain Mash with Crispy Bacon. For dessert, Big Daddy dishes up a delectable Sweet and Tangy Frozen Yogurt Sundae.
Kardea Brown treats her mom and aunt to a spa day at a Charleston hotel followed by a decadent dinner at home. She starts them off with Crawfish Bisque and Escarole Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing. Then she makes rich Creamy Lobster and Corn Pappardelle and tops off the day with Chocolate Martinis and a Dark Chocolate Coconut Cream Tart.
Tagliatelle With Rock Shrimp, Corn, and Burst Cherry Tomatoes: With Chef Anne Burrell's tips, this recipe is the easiest, most perfect way to celebrate the flavors of summer. Grilled Asparagus and Spring Onion Salad With Prosciutto makes a quick yet sophisticated appetizer, and "Ugly but Good" Meringue Cookies are a light-as-air way to end the meal on a sweet note.
Nancy Fuller's daughter Nita and her kids are visiting for the weekend, so she wants to treat them to a special, scenic ride on the Catskill Mountain Railroad. She's making Honey Fried Chicken, Cobb Salad with Bacon Buttermilk Dressing, Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake, Frozen Basil Lemonades and Sweet and Salty Conductor Corn for a salty snack on the train.
Molly Yeh invites her sister-in-law Anna and her baby Cliff over for a playdate with Molly's daughter Bernie. They work up quite an appetite with all that playing, so Molly makes Homemade Granola Bar Treats, juicy Falafel-Spiced Turkey Burgers, Grilled Corn Salad with a creamy Avocado Ranch and refreshing Carrot Apple Juice to wash it all down.
Molly Yeh is having a hockey party for the love of the food! She makes Mexican-inspired favorites for everyone to indulge, including meaty Al Pastor Taco Salad with Spicy Salsa Verde Ranch, sweet but smoky Charred Corn 7-Layer Dip and Cheese-Crusted Fajita Veggie Quesadillas. For dessert, Sparkly Strawberry Churros add a bit of extra fun to the sports.
Nancy Fuller is hosting a summer party at her home for all her friends. Her favorite band is playing and she's bringing all the food: Corn Dog Bites with Strong Yellow Mustard, a Summer Shrimp Boil, Fresh Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette, Butterscotch- and Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Bananas with Candied Nuts and Sprinkles, and to drink, Boozy Bloody Mary Beer!
Tailgating usually goes hand in hand with sports events, but Trisha Yearwood has been hosting music-themed tailgate parties ever since her husband Garth Brooks' stadium tour. She brings the tailgate to her home and serves up fan-favorite recipes while sharing behind-the-scenes tour footage and colorful stories from the road. Her go-to dishes include Tasty Fried Chicken Salad on a Stick, Buffalo Potato and Cheese Pierogis, Pork Green Chili Dogs and the best Ooey-Gooey Butter Cake ever.
The Kitchen hosts are ready for the unofficial start of summer! Sunny Anderson brings in the season with her Gigante Red Margarita Bowl and Lamb Gyro Burgers. Next, Alex Guarnaschelli makes Honey Garlic Soy Grilled Chicken, and Geoffrey Zakarian pairs it with his Smashed Cucumbers and Fennel Chili Crisp Walnut Salad. Katie Lee Biegel and Dairy Queen host a delicious summer celebration, and then Katie bakes her Double Chocolate Strawberry Cookies. Finally, Jeff Mauro puts together the summer quintessential Sunshine Daydream Salad using yellow tomatoes, corn and yellow squash.