Kelsey's recent trip to Italy inspires a bit of authentic Italy right here at home. She is headed to Sabatino Tartufi, one of the premier importers of Italian Truffles to the United States, to learn how to use these little culinary jewels in all types of cooking. Inspired, Kelsey heads back to her kitchen to start on three signature Italian dishes: Lasagna with Pesto Bechamel, Antipasti Bruschetta drizzled with black truffle oil, and a Panna Cotta with Almond infused cherry compote.
Ayesha Curry is treating her friends to a girls' night pajama party and switching things up by serving breakfast for dinner, or as she and her husband, Stephen Curry, like to call it, brinner! The party spread includes a Frozen Mint Mocha Frappe Cocktail, Bacon Breakfast Bread Pudding Cups and a Dutch Baby Pancake with Blueberry Orange Compote that's sure to knock the ladies' slippers off. Ayesha also has a simple hack to turn premade cinnamon roll dough into Cinnamon Roll Stuffed Pears with Cinnamon Clove Icing that her guests will love.
Jazz up your outdoor hang with Mary Berg's recipes that are simple to make and easy to take. Chicken Pot Hand Pies are ready for the picnic basket with a chicken stew filling wrapped in a blanket of golden brown store-bought pastry. Then, Mary's Salmon Rillette is a flavor-packed spread that goes on any kind of bread or cracker, and Fridge Door Salad is customizable with whatever you've got on hand. For dessert, Mary makes Tangy Vanilla Panna Cotta, portioned in little grab 'n' go pudding jars and topped with strawberry-orange compote.
Valerie Bertinelli is traveling to Chicago to give a keynote address at a women's expo. To keep her energy up for this quick trip, she's preparing a Breakfast Parfait with Fig Compote, Fruit and Nut Trail Mix for the plane ride, Kale Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette for when she lands in Chicago and a Power Powder Drink to add to coconut water before she gives her speech. She's also making plans to come home to a great make-ahead meal of delicious and nutritious Chicken Sambal as a reward for a job well done.
Michael Symon heads to Charleston, S.C., where he smokes a whole hog on a supersized indoor smoke pit and devours a slow-smoked rib-eye steak sandwich complete with melted cheddar and caramelized onions. Then, in Houston, Texas, he tries a double beef patty burger that gets the royal treatment with two bacon grilled cheese sandwiches for buns. And finally, in Phoenix, Michael finds that a coffee-braised beef taco with mango relish and a duck taco with fried brie and fire-roasted apricot compote are the perfect pairing with a crisp and refreshing local brew.
Guy Fieri's taking it from the surf to the turf. Chef Tiffani Faison makes us give a dang for her Da Nang cocktail before tempting us with Steak Tartare with Tonnato Sauce, Chicories, Avocado and Frico. Next up, she makes a magnificent Montecristo with Taleggio, Chocolate and Blueberry Compote. Chef Jet Tila sails away with a Crispy Catfish Raft with Green Mango Salad, then stays in the sea for a Shrimp Paste Fried Rice. Hunter Fieri surprises us with his Spicy Tuna Poke with Wonton Chips before bringing us back to earth with BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp.
It's a special day on Brunch @ Bobby's as Bobby creates an awesome menu inspired by one of his favorite places — Tuscany. Scrambled Eggs with Romano Cheese and Black Pepper start off the meal, followed by a Grilled Tuscan Bruschetta topped with fresh Tomatoes and Basil. As the flavors of Italy settle in, Bobby moves on to make homemade Orange Ricotta Pancakes with a Caramelized Fig Compote and Pistachios, and a side of tasty Italian Home Fries. To finish things off one of his favorite desserts - gelato! Only Bobby turns his into a triple threat cocktail with Raspberry Sorbetto, and fresh Peach and Vanilla Gelato, topped off with sparkling Prosecco. Viva L'Italia!
The Kitchen is bringing breakfast back with Geoffrey Zakarian's Mimosa Sunset cocktail and delicious Baked Eggs with Salami, Mozzarella, Olives and Garlic Bread, plus two recipes that will help add protein to your breakfast. Food Network's Anne Burrell stops by to make Crepes with Mascarpone and Chocolate with a Cherry Compote. Plus, the hosts decode egg cartons, demonstrate quick and easy hacks using a waffle iron and share coffee tricks that will upgrade your morning joe.
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