Michael Barbaro, journalist and co-host of The New York Times award-winning news podcast, "The Daily," is joining Ina Garten for a perfect day of cooking and conversation at the barn. To greet him, Ina makes Spicy Hermit Bars with ginger and molasses, two flavors Michael loves. Then, Ina turns the tables, and Michael's in the interview hot seat, sharing the secrets of The Daily's phenomenal success, his storytelling tactics, unique style, and off-duty life. Finally, Michael loves to cook, so Ina shows him an updated Chicken Marbella that's perfect for easy entertaining, and in return, he gives Ina a cocktail master class, mixing up an Old Fashioned, his go-to cocktail specialty.
The Kitchen is making a big game day buffet that's sure to be a touchdown at any party. Geoffrey Zakarian and Sunny Anderson work together to build an 8-foot French bread pizza with two sections: Geoffrey's Italian Meat and Cheese French Bread Pizza and Sunny's Easy Chili Cheese French Bread Pizza. Then, Jeff Mauro makes the perfect handheld party appetizer with his Football Spinach Artichoke Empanadas. Sunny adds Cubano Nachos to the buffet, and Food Network's Eddie Jackson stops by to make his Caribbean Jerk Sliders and Mango Wheatsicles. Katie Lee has dessert covered with her Key Lime Pie Whoopie Pie, and Jeff Mauro completes the buffet spread with his Spicy Agrodolce Wing Sauce.
The Thanksgiving turkey timeline is back with new tips to help you prepare for and enjoy Thanksgiving Day. Martha Stewart stops by to make a quick and easy appetizer of Stuffed Mushrooms, and Marcela Valladolid creates a mouthwatering Mexican Chocolate Pecan Pie. See Katie Lee's trip to a cranberry bog during its harvest and her recipe for Cranberry Sweet Potatoes, then get decorating tips for the Thanksgiving table and ideas for last-minute hostess gifts. After the big meal, enjoy Geoffrey Zakarian's Toronto cocktail!
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