It's classic New Orleans cooking today as Tyler stirs up his Ultimate Etouffe and, of course, a batch of fluffy beignets that'll transport you right to the French Quarter. Ya'll come around the table now and bring the hot sauce!
Chef Bobby Flay whips up a few French classics - adding a personal touch. The menu includes: chicken paillard; mussels; and a grilled potato & goat cheese napoleon. Of course, the meal would not be complete without a Kir Royale. Oo-la-la!
Omar Giner, the chef and owner of La Isla Restaurant has been bringing a taste of Cuba to Hoboken, N.J., since 1996. Omar, a professionally trained chef with a lifetime's experience of Cuban home cooking, has a loyal Sunday brunch following who cannot get enough of his Caribbean inspired Stuffed French Toast. Omar thinks he is part of a special called "Brunch: Over The Top" featuring some of the best brunch spots across the United States. What he does not know is Chef Flay is getting ready to cross the Hudson with his own extraordinary version French Toast and he is ready to stuff the competition!
These French Bistro dishes are inspired by Alex's years spent in Paris working as a chef. It starts with a Croque Madam - a creamy béchamel sauce gets drizzled over melted parmesan and ham. Then the sandwich gets topped with a fried egg. To cut through that heavy sandwich dream, Alex makes a wilted spinach salad topped with bacon and a tangy vinaigrette. Then she poaches shrimp in a secret cauldron of bay leaves, lemon, peppercorns, and Tabasco. The shrimp come out poached with a hint of all those flavors. To top it off - the French 75 - a classic bistro cocktail and the kick you'll need for this Bistro inspired meal.
Chef Erin French, the owner of The Lost Kitchen restaurant in Freedom, Maine, and star of The Lost Kitchen on Magnolia Network, joins Ina Garten in the Hamptons. Ina welcomes her guest with Banana Crunch Muffins, and Erin shares the secret to her Dad's Meatloaf. Then they hit the road for a tour of East Hampton, taking in Ina's favorite spots, including Carissa's Bakery for sweet treats.
The dumpling challenge is filled with surprises when the addition of peanuts creates nutty interpretations. In the next round, potato fries must be repurposed into the culinary creations. Judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Sunny Anderson savor the twice-fried masterpieces on the way to choosing a winner.
Philippe, owner of Chapeau! in San Francisco, contacts Charles to investigate complaints that his wait staff is rude with customers. Mystery Diners Kiel and Brianna go undercover and discover an even bigger problem.
Melissa makes a bistro-worthy meal at home. Her Cassoulet with Garlic Breadcrumbs is hearty and comforting, and Blueberry Lemon Crepes with Custard Sauce make an elegant dessert in minutes.