Giada creates a French Polynesian meal inspired by her recent trip to Bora Bora. She throws a beautiful island party in the backyard with an exotic menu of Mahi Mahi With Mango and Vanilla Coulis and Two Island Cocktails.
A great brunch doesn't have to mean getting up early. This easy menu will let you sleep nice and late. Baked Blueberry-Pecan French Toast w/ Blueberry Syrup; Bacon Twists; Honeydew in Vanilla-Lime Syrup; Four Flowers Juice.
Katie Lee is hitting California's famed Pacific Coast Highway to find delicious, international beach food in a beautiful coastal setting. In Monterey, she discovers rich Italian influences in cioppino with local Dungeness crab. Then she finds an almond croissant in Carmel that makes her think she's been transported to France. Mexican fare in California is always authentic and unbeatable, and Katie samples a perfect pork mole, smooth Mezcal and a Mexican specialty snack, grasshoppers! She can't leave wine country without pairing some vino with local seafood, and sweet treats like fudge and candy apples are always in order.
Four champions return to compete in the finale of a special tournament celebrating Julia Child's legacy. They should be warned that if they move at a snail's pace in the escargot-inspired appetizer round, they will never succeed! The judges think the entrée basket, featuring an uncooked dough, seems very tricky, and the two champs who make it to the dessert round face a huge amount of pressure and some tiny frozen treats. The competitor whose meal is the best will become the grand champion and win a $25,000 dream trip to follow in Julia's footsteps in France!
Three chefs find themselves on the other side of the diner counter. Then, two chefs must cook while riding a tandem bike in a French-inspired challenge. Finally, one chef has to make a rum cake in a bottle of rum.
Chef Bobby Flay brings fun and flare to classic French cooking, with the grill. With recipes for Grilled Ratatouille, Grilled Lamb Chops with Tapenade Butter, and Skewered Sea Scallops with Lemon-Fennel Dressing. Look out Paris-here comes Bobby Flay!
With a nod to New Orleans, Sunny gets things jazzed up with a spicy yet sweet Shrimp Pot Pie, a sweet note of French Toast with Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries and Cream and a Sazarak cocktail. Let the good times roll!
Claire blends French technique with Asian ingredients, and you will love the results! Sake Steamed Striped Bass is a perfect match for her Soy Beurre Blanc. Ginger Edamame Rice soaks up the flavorful sauce, and Zucchini-tinis are cool and refreshing.