Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against Challenger Jonathon Sawyer. Chef Sawyer, who previously appeared as Iron Chef Michael Symon's sous chef on 'Iron Chef America,' is owner of The Greenhouse Tavern, in Cleveland, Ohio. Judges are Sophie Michell, David Rocco and Cady Huffman.
Team Iron Chef America (Iron Chefs Michael Symon, Marc Forgione and Geoffrey Zakarian) takes on Team Chopped (Chefs Aaron Sanchez, Scott Conant and Marc Murphy) in this Thanksgiving Showdown. The Judges are Anthony Anderson, Donatella Arpaia, Simon Majumdar and Hal Rubenstein.
Join Katie Lee and Geoffrey Zakarian as they tackle cupcakes, from the best buttercream frosting to the only vanilla cupcake batter you need to know. Lazarus Lynch joins for a cupcake pop quiz, then learn frosting hacks and how to stuff cupcakes with deliciousness.
Geoffrey Zakarian shows how to make the perfect Herb-Roasted Beef Rib Eye with Roasted Shallots, while Katie Lee whips up a Wedge Salad with a twist and Marcela Valladolid makes a Classic Tableside Caesar Salad. Plus, restaurateur Josh Capon demonstrates two potato sides and Jeff Mauro makes Mini Onion Blossoms. Then, three classic steak sauces, the Kitchen Helpline answers viewer steakhouse questions and Geoffrey makes a Classic Dirty Martini.
The Kitchen is embracing down home country cooking, starting with Katie Lee's Low Country Seafood Boil and Geoffrey Zakarian's Summer Succotash. The hosts make easy DIY hostess gifts with Southern flair and learn new tricks from old tools. The Pioneer Woman's Ree Drummond stops by to make her Blueberry Cobbler, and Geoffrey mixes up a Southern Peach Julep while the gang jams with The Flying Fingers jug band!
The Kitchen kicks off winning recipes that are a touchdown for the taste buds. Sunny Anderson rises and shines with Tex-Mex Desayuno Potato Bites, and Katie Lee Biegel gets an early start on her make-ahead Cheesy Dill Pickle Dip. Then, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian get creative with Greek-Style and Italian-Style Nachos, and Geoffrey mixes up a Grapefruit Tequila Sunrise while the crew shares their tailgating tips.
Katie Lee Biegel takes a look back at her favorite Southern staples on The Kitchen! She reminisces on her Creamy Chicken and Dumplings, Sunny Anderson's Easy Peachy Jalapeno Cornbread, Geoffrey Zakarian's Walnut and Thyme Muffins and her Pimento Cheese Mashed Potatoes. Katie can't forget Jeff Mauro's Wagon Wheel Western BBQ Mac and Cheese, Sunny's Easy BBQ Brisket with Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash, or Geoffrey's delicious Boozy Mississippi Mud Pie.
Geoffrey Zakarian showcases some of The Kitchen's over-the-top buffet dishes and party spreads while making Chicken Milanese Cutlets to create a fun, flavorful sandwich board that's perfect for entertaining any crowd. Katie Lee Biegel serves her Fully Loaded Fried Deviled Eggs, and Sunny Anderson builds a Tex-Mex Burger Board. The crowd-pleasing recipes continue with Geoffrey's Spicy Tuna Tartare and Jeff Mauro's epic BBQ Tower.
The Kitchen is serving up comforting family favorites, like Geoffrey Zakarian's Beef Stroganoff and Katie Lee's Vegetable Manicotti. Jeff Mauro puts his spin on a takeout favorite with his General Tso's Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Ree Drummond helps announce the winner of the 48th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, who demonstrates her winning recipe. Finally, the hosts share their worst comfort food confessions while sipping a Toffee Pudding "Cidecar" mixed by Geoffrey.
The Kitchen is plating up a perfect summer meal with dishes like Geoffrey Zakarian's Cheesy Stuffed Lamb Burger and Jeff Mauro's Butter and Chive Salt Potatoes. Chef Kardea Brown stops by to share her recipe for Grilled Watermelon Salad with Sweet and Spicy Vinaigrette, and Geoffrey's Strawberry Pie is the ultimate sweet summer treat. The hosts solve three common coleslaw crimes and then show how to set the perfect summer table.