Noah Cappe starts his midway culinary adventure in Prospect, Pennsylvania, at the Big Butler Fair with the massively monstrous Challenge Burrito and the Crabby Patty Melt, in which a crab cake is stuffed into a grilled cheese. Then, it's off to the State Fair Meadowlands in New Jersey, where Noah samples Jibaritos, a Puerto Rican steak and plantain sandwich, and taste tests the State Fair Funnelwich -- a mashup of funnel cake and French toast. Plus, Noah visits the Macoupin County Fair in Carlinville, Illinois, where the menu includes the Breakfast Shoe -- a morning take on the classic Illinois sandwich -- the BBQ-stuffed Fat Sammy and cereal-coated doughnuts called Cereal Bombs.
The Kitchen hosts raise a glass to a weekend favorite -- brunch! Sunny Anderson starts the party right with her Breakfast Steak and Eggs with Chimichurri, and Jeff Mauro adds bubbles to his Strawberry and Prosecco Scones, complete with Sparkling Lemon Icing. Hamilton star Daniel Breaker stops by with a boozy Lavender Lemonade and his favorite Baked Eggs. Then Geoffrey Zakarian turns pumpkin into a brunch staple with his Savory Pumpkin Quiche with Caramelized Bacon and Onions. Katie Lee makes her family recipe for mouthwatering Cinnamon Rolls, and guest chef Patrick Connolly gives banana bread a makeover with his Banana Bread French Toast and Peanut Butter Mousse.
First, it's food stuffed with flavor like Marcela Valladolid's Picadillo Stuffed Peppers. Then, which popular "stuffed" tools are worth it and two recipes for easy weeknight meals: Geoffrey Zakarian's Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast and Sunny Anderson's Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast. Food blogger Nicole Friday makes Apple, Pear and Walnut Stuffed French Toast, the Kitchen Helpline is stuffed with questions and answers, and Geoffrey makes a Bloody Mary with a stuffed garnish.
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Stuffed Surprises
A number of quaint beach towns along the South Carolina coast are leading a revolution in Lowcountry cuisine, and Katie Lee finds the best beach bites in Sullivan's Island, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms and Folly Beach. She starts at a hot spot that's elevating the classic Lowcountry boil by turning it into chowder. She also discovers a restaurant that lures skeptics in with typical beach fare and flips the script with perfect Korean cuisine. A breakfast pit stop converts Katie into a devotee after she samples crab cakes eggs Benedict and banana bread French toast. And it's not a visit to the Lowcountry without fresh shrimp, fried chicken, a cocktail and some gelato!
Ina Garten keeps things close to home when she welcomes husband Jeffrey Garten as her special guest. Jeffrey loves everything Ina makes, especially her Easy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, so it will be the perfect lunch to fortify Jeffrey before he is in the interview hot seat! As they share headlines and highlights from 60 years together, nothing is off limits, from love-at-first-sight chance encounters to their long-distance relationship challenges. There's even a spy career expose! Then, Ina transforms kitchen-novice Jeffrey into a short-order chef extraordinaire, teaching him how to make Challah French Toast with Seriously Crispy Bacon, a diner classic with the volume turned up.
A sizzling and scrumptious breakfast is the perfect start to any day. Ripe fruit, savory sausage and farm fresh eggs are just a few of the essential ingredients Kelsey will be using in her favorite morning morsels. She'll be using her cast iron skillet to make Pork Maple Sausage from scratch and then use it in her tasty Egg, Cheese and Sausage Sandwich. The sausage will also get stuffed inside crispy Potato Skins, mixed with a robust Skillet Hash and topped With Fried Eggs. Finally, she'll indulge her sweet side with a Blueberry and Cream Stuffed French Toast With Fresh Strawberry Jam. Nothing says the perfect start to a day like a menu full of flavor and fun!
Time to let Mama sleep in while you rise and shine in the kitchen! Claire shows us how to make a decadent French toast cooked to a golden perfection and stuffed with a creamy hazelnut spread. You can't forget the meat of the meal! Claire cooks up deliciously juicy and spicy turkey patties. Next, try a simple and crunchy granola good enough to keep Mama going all day long. For something refreshing and light, a zesty lemon syrup that mom can use any day, drizzled over fresh fruit. Last but not least, Claire makes a hot malted vanilla drink perfect for you and mama to enjoy together. Wake up your inner chef while Mama relaxes today on 5 Ingredient Fix!
Guy Fieri throws the ultimate family reunion in Nags Head, N.C. Family means everything to Guy and he shows it, pulling out all the stops to make for a memorable reunion. Surrounded by dozens of his family and relatives, Guy cooks up a storm and plays just as hard. Throughout the week, every meal is an event with the family pitching in, whipping up Oyster and Chicken Po' Boys, creatively Stuffed French Toast, delicious Mahi Mahi Tacos, and even a full on Outer Banks Crab Boil. Balancing out the food are family games on the beach, deep sea fishing, and even crabbing in the sound. From interviews with family members, to candid moments with Guy, this is a rare inside look at one of Food Network's biggest stars.
Chef Alexandra Guarnaschelli from NYC's Butter restaurant enters Kitchen Stadium to challenge Cat Cora to the ultimate produce battle.
Judges
Lidia Bastianich
Tyler Gray
Mo Rocca
Challenger stats: Chef Guarnaschelli
From: New York
Restaurants: Butter
Cuisine: Eclectic American
Interests: Formula one car racing and needlepoint
Ideal secret ingredient: Ramps
Culinary inspirations: Guy Savoy, my mother and father and fresh produce
Ideal judge: Bill Clinton
Culinary secret weapon: Imagination
Favorite restaurant: Da Fiori, Venice, Italy
Favorite food: A fresh cinnamon donut
Food you won't go near: Red mullet livers make me nervous
Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: Cod sperm on toast
Favorite food destination: La Meranda in Nice, France
Alternative dream job: Marine Biologist