The Kitchen is jamming to a playlist -- or plate-list -- of summer's greatest hits, and Jeff Mauro dives in with Charred Tacos Al Pastor that are perfect for a pool party. The hosts whip up some easy snacks for a road trip and then take it to the shore with a snack shack favorite, Katie Lee's Shrimp Salad Roll. Geoffrey Zakarian ventures to the great outdoors for a campfire cookout with Grilled Whole Branzino, and Sunny Anderson hits up the state fair with Easy S'mores Funnel Cakes. Finally, the gang turns up the volume on summer cocktail hour with two new charcuterie bites.
Time to give thanks for the pie! Time to give it the glory it deserves. Do you know what savory pie New Englanders rave about? Or the sweet snack pie that's hit the big time in the Big Easy? We'll show you.
Learn how to make an easy Al Pastor-style pork tenderloin. Then, food hacks are put to the test, and two delicious tomato summer side dishes. Actress Melissa Gilbert shares her fried chicken recipe and Food Network Star finalists Jay Ducote, Eddie Jackson and Dom Tesoriero compete for the best poolside snack. Plus, tips for your next pool party and a summer twist on a Bloody Mary.
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Watermelon Snacks from Food Network Star Finalists
The Big Easy has long been a favorite destination for Food Paradise, so why not devote a whole episode to New Orleans? From Cajun and Creole classics like hot jazz snacks and bayou-fresh catfish to the famous Sno-Blizz, we're trying them all!
Trisha Yearwood takes advantage of a rare day off by cooking up her weekend favorites and hanging out with her dog, Emmy. Her recipes include Praline Cheesecake Bars, Jambalaya and Rice, a Ginger Grapefruit Fizz and an irresistible, chocolate-covered snack called Pandora's Box.
Create a melting pot of dishes in your kitchen. So delicious and easy with Pierre Thiam's help. Mafe; Samosas; Ethiopian Fruit Salad
Gameplan
3 Days Ahead:
Make the Dough
2 Days Ahead:
Make the Samosa Filling
Stew the Mafe
On the Day:
Fry the Samosas
Reheat the Mafe