The Kitchen hosts use inspiration from across the country to upgrade their favorite cookout dishes! Sunny Anderson adds Southwestern flare to her Tex-Mex Tortilla Smashburgers. Geoffrey Zakarian brings the Florida vibes with his Grilled Pineapple Mezcal Margarita. The Kitchen hosts gather to explore regional condiments, including Geoffrey Zakarian's must-have Tartar Sauce. Jeff Mauro brings a taste of California to the cookout with his Grilled Cabbage Slaw with Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing. Katie Lee Biegel serves up a timeless Southern dessert, Cherry Cola Cake.
The six remaining chefs must show Geoffrey Zakarian that they know how to make a profit by cooking and presenting their "moneymaking dish." Then they have to give a full, 360-degree presentation of their restaurant concept, introducing Geoffrey to their menus, "wow" dishes and overall vibe. The chef whose idea isn't fully baked is sent packing.
Geoffrey Zakarian takes a look back at some of The Kitchen's best weeknight recipes! He showcases Katie Lee Biegel's Meatless Monday Lentil-Stuffed Peppers, Jeff Mauro's Sheet Pan a L'Orange, Alex Guarnaschelli's French Onion Soup Stuffed Burgers, Sunny Anderson's Bacon, Egg and Cheese Slider Casserole and more! Plus, Geoffrey his shares tips for making an Apple Cider Toddy.
Get cozy with The Kitchen's ultimate roasts and festive toasts! Jeff Mauro showcases Easier Porchetta, and Sunny Anderson and Geoffrey Zakarian face off in a Tournament of Toasts, pitting Sunny's Winning Pesto and Ricotta Crostini against Geoffrey's Tostones with Tuna Tartare and Adobo Chili. Katie Lee Biegel roasts some Crispy Roasted Potatoes, and Alex Guarnaschelli makes a winter Cranberry Strudel. Finally, Geoffrey makes a Champagne Cocktail, and the hosts roast and toast fun trends.