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The battle on the gridiron may be rough when the San Francisco 49ers take on their neighbors, the Oakland Raiders, but it's nothing compared to the action going on outside the stadium. Guy Fieri has thrown down the gauntlet, searching for the best tailgate teams in the country. In this round, we're in Guy's own hometown, as the top tailgate team from San Fran heads across the bay to take on the top tailgate team from Oakland in a one-hour competition to see who has the most killer grub in the game!Tailgate Warriors with Guy Fieri Packers vs. Seahawks 49ers vs. Raiders Vikings vs. SaintsChicago Bears vs. Buffalo BillsChampionship FinaleFor more tailgating inspiration, check out our complete Tailgating Guide and our Tailgating Photo Gallery.

Michael returns to his days in Miami for this inexpensive party full of hot and hearty Cuban favorites. With recipes for Ropa Vieja, Double Fried Plantains, Black Beans and cumin scented rice, Caipirinha Gameplan 1 Day Before Party: Simmer steak and vegetables for Ropa Vieja. Soak and rinse black beans for Cuban Black Beans. Simmer beans with ham hock. Chop and sauté onion, garlic and chilies and blend with one half of cooked beans. Mash mixture, return to pot and cook. Remove steak from broth to cool. Strain broth and return to pot to simmer and reduce. Tear steak into bite-size strips. Chop and sauté onions, garlic and peppers for Ropa Vieja. Season black bean mixture. Dice tomatoes and add to Ropa Vieja mixture with reduced broth. Simmer mixture and finish with shredded meat and parsley. Cool and store in refrigerator overnight. Strain black beans, cool and store in refrigerator overnight. 1 Hour Before Party: Peel and slice plantains for Fried Plantains. Deep fry plantains, smash, and fry again. Season and keep warm. Sauté rice in cumin and butter for Cumin Scented Rice. Simmer rice mixture with lime juice and water. Keep warm. Reheat Ropa Vieja. Reheat Cuban Black Beans. At the Party: Blend and serve Caipirinha Cocktails. Serve Ropa Vieja with Cuban Black Beans, Cumin Scented Rice and Fried Plantains. Eat and Enjoy!

It's an American Thanksgiving tradition, country style. With recipes for Whole Roasted Turkey with Citrus Rosemary Salt, Roasted Winter Squash, and Autumn Panzanella Gameplan 1 Day Before Party Peel and dice butternut squash and chop herbs for Roasted Butternut Squash. Blend and simmer brown butter sauce and toss with squash. Roast squash. Blend Citrus Rosemary Salt for Roasted Turkey. Store in a container overnight. Remove roasted squash from oven and and puree it. Cool, cover and refrigerate overnight. Dice bread, toss with brown butter and cheese and bake croutons for Autumn Panzanella Salad. Cool, cover and store overnight. 3 Hours Before Party: Season turkeys with olive oil and reserved Citrus Rosemary Salt. Roast turkeys. When finished, pull from oven and allow to rest before carving. Sauté onions and vinegar and puree for dressing for Autumn Panzanella Salad. Sauté mushrooms and thyme and add to Autumn Panzanella Salad. Reheat prepared Roasted Butternut Squash. Blend flour, butter and stock for gravy. Simmer a few minutes and serve warm with turkeys. Assemble and dress Autumn Panzanella Salad. At the Party: Carve and serve turkeys with gravy. Serve Autumn Panzanella Salad and Roasted Butternut Squash. Eat and Enjoy! Wine Recommendation 2001 Trefethen Cabernet, Napa Valley 2001 Adler Fels Gewurztraminer, Russian River Valley  

Learn the recipe for a Black Bean soup that creates the perfect, self-serve big game party bash. Episode Guide Below you’ll find a helpful episode guide for cooking along with Frederic and Jack, as well as tips and recipe rescues. Equipment List: Colander Large saucepan with lid Large soup pot Pepper mill Immersion blender or regular blender Wooden spoon Cutting board Chef’s knife Slotted spoon Measuring spoons Rolling pin Pizza cutter or chef's knife Pastry brush Parchment paper Sheet pan or cookie sheet Ladle Liquid measuring cup Tips: Soak beans in 3-4 times as much UNSALTED water as the quantity of beans Soaking beans is necessary because: They need to absorb some moisture in order to cook evenly Soaking keeps beans from splitting open Soaking breaks down the indigestible sugars that cause intestinal problems Soaking maximizes the nutritional content of beans Quick soak vs. long soak: For quick soak Bring beans to a boil for 3 minutes, and then remove from heat, cover pot, and set aside for 1-4 hours Drain beans and get rid of soaking water Rinse beans so that sugars do not remain Cook beans as directed Long soak Soak beans in cold water overnight or for 8 hours Drain beans and get rid of soaking water Rinse beans so that sugars do not remain Cook beans as directed Puff pastry: Available pre-made in the frozen section It is many-layered, consisting of pastry dough and pieces of chilled butter – when cooked, moisture from butter creates steam, causing dough to separate into many flaky layers Many applications, both sweet and savory – cheese straws, pot pie crusts, wrapping for encasing meats, flaky cookies like palmiers, pastries like Napoleons, croissants, pain au chocolate, etc. Recipe Rescues: For a vegetarian black bean soup - omit the ham hocks for a vegetarian black bean soup, but make up for it by seasoning with extra salt.For a chunkier soup - only puree half of the soup in the blender and add it back in to the chunky soup.Other sausages to use in the Saucisson - any type of smoked cured sausage containing pork, beef, or a combination.

Jack learns that eggs aren't just for breakfast anymore when Frederic shows her some exciting new egg dishes. Recipes include: Onion, Ham and Cheese Frittata; Potato, Leek and Bacon Casserole. Episode Guide Below you’ll find a helpful episode guide for cooking along with Frederic and Jack, as well as tips and recipe rescues. Equipment List: Chef’s knife Dry measuring cups Liquid measuring cup Measuring spoons Small saucepan Colander 8 x 8-inch casserole dish Medium non-stick skillet Medium skillet Whisk Cheese grater Rasp or nutmeg grater Heat-proof rubber spatula Mixing bowl Pepper mill Cutting board Tips How to choose eggs: Eggs are graded AA, A, and B, in descending order of quality and freshness. Buy eggs from busy stores with high turnover. Check eggs in carton for any cracks or soiled shells. A fresh egg will have a very round yolk and a thick white that does not spread out that much. As eggs age, they become runnier. Pre-cooking ingredients for casseroles: Firmer ingredients like potatoes, leeks, etc. need to be pre-cooked because the cooking time of the casserole is not adequate. Softer ingredients like tomatoes and most vegetables often do not need to be pre-cooked. Cleaning leeks: No matter where you buy them or how clean they look on the outside, leeks are very dirty and need to be cleaned thoroughly. Peel and discard the outer layer of each leek. They are easier to clean if you slice them beforehand, or you will probably need to clean them again after cutting. Wash leeks under running water, letting the water get in between the layers of leeks. Or, rinse them in a large bowl of water, changing the water several times. Then spin them in a salad spinner. Cooking eggs – for both casseroles and frittatas: Eggs are very versatile; you can use almost any combination of meat, cheese, vegetables, etc. with eggs. If eggs seem dry while cooking, add more liquid – either milk, cream, half-and-half, etc. Recipe Rescues If your frittata is too browned on the bottom, carefully slice a thin layer off to remove the burnt part. Next time, cook over lower heat.If the casserole or frittata is too dry, it was cooked for too long a time or at too high a heat. Next time, reduce cooking time or temperature, and add slightly more liquid. Use overcooked eggs in a sandwich or salad.If the cheese on top burnt while under the broiler, reposition your broiler rack so that it isn’t quite so high, and watch the dish closely while under the broiler; leave the oven door slightly open so that you can see it.If the casserole or frittata is too dense, be careful not to over-beat the eggs. You also may have needed a little more liquid, or you may have over-cooked it.If the casserole or frittata is too runny, return it to the oven or stovetop, and let cook for a few more minutes over low heat. Next time, you may need to use a little less liquid and let cook slightly longer.