For the next challenge, the finalists are each assigned a different holiday party -- St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mardi Gras, New Year's Eve, or Easter -- and take turns planning and hosting their own holiday special. Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan, hosts of Food Network Star Kids, are on hand to help Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay taste the food and judge the holiday specials.
Alex Guarnaschelli makes Eggplant Parm Stacks with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Oil while celebrating The Kitchen's best Italian-inspired recipes, from classic comfort dishes to fresh, flavorful twists. Katie Lee Biegel shares her White Bean, Tomato and Sausage Orecchiette, and Jeff Mauro prepares a hearty Italian Easter Pie. The tastes of Italy continue with Sunny Anderson's Spicy Spinach Panzanella, Geoffrey Zakarian's Cacio e Pepe, and Alex's Classic Tiramisu.
Spring has sprung in The Kitchen, and Marcela Valladolid celebrates by making a Savory Spring Roasted Rack of Lamb. Learn new and natural techniques for decorating Easter eggs and making food-inspired bouquets. It's time to Pass the Carrot Cake Trifle made with store-bought cake mix, and Chef James Briscione stops by to make a Spring Vegetable Salad. Geoffrey Zakarian toasts the season with a refreshing Rhubarb Lemonade.