Actress Minka Kelly tries to learn how to make one of her favorite dishes, the Bittersweet Chocolate Molten Souffle from Chef Geoffrey Zakarian at Georgie Montage Beverly Hills. Minka must rise to the occasion, or her dreams of souffle may sink under the pressure.
Eight chefs begin a grueling test to win chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian's support in opening their own restaurant. First, Geoffrey gets to know each chef through their food, asking them to make one bite that best represents their restaurant concept. One competitor is sent home based on their bite. Then Geoffrey tests the chefs' cooking ability by asking them to make a roast chicken and side dish in the style of their restaurant. The challenge is harder than it seems, and the chef who is bested by a basic chicken is eliminated.
The Kitchen hosts give away their best Turkey Day tricks and recipes including Geoffrey Zakarian's Bone-In Turkey Breast with Lemon Caper Sauce. Learn the secret ingredients that add surprising flavor to Katie Lee's Sweet Potatoes, Jeff Mauro's Cranberry Sauce and Geoffrey's Pumpkin Pie. Chef James Briscione stops by with a Pumpkin Spice Crumble and Valerie Bertinelli makes her Apple Walnut Stuffing. The Kitchen Helpline opens up to answer your most important Thanksgiving questions, then Valerie has one more surprise with a secret-ingredient Party Mix while Geoffrey serves up a Moscow Turkey.
It's time to blow out the candles and make a wish for The Kitchen's birthday show! Katie Lee makes a special birthday meal, Porterhouse Steak with Herb Fries. Geoffrey Zakarian's Shrimp Bruschetta and Sunny Anderson's Mini Pita Pizzas are fun finger foods for any occasion. Baker Melissa Ben-Ishay creates birthday magic with a Tie-Dye Birthday Cake, and the hosts throw a Piece of Cake Party featuring Geoffrey's Sorbet Punch and Katie's DIY Donut Wall. Finally, Geoffrey shows off a new way to hand out prizes for a birthday bash with his Punch Box.
Geoffrey Zakarian shares his favorite Christmas cake, a chocolate and cherry Buche de Noel from the Sift Bake Shop who demonstrates how they roll it all together!
Geoffrey Zakarian adds a smoky twist to a classic summer side dish with grilled sweet potatoes, finishing with a vinegar-based dressing and fresh green apple garnish.
Chefs Geoffrey Zakarian and Chris Santos have brought their expert taste buds to the arena with a single objective: make Mom proud! Seasoned vet Kathy Cary squares off with acclaimed chef Shanna O'Hea to see who has what it takes to represent mothers everywhere against Bobby Flay.
Food Network's Michael Symon and Geoffrey Zakarian talk turkey as they conspire to squash Bobby Flay. They've brought Emmy-nominated Rhode Island chef Nick Rabar to go head-to-head with all-American New York chef Jeff Haskel, but only one will carve out a win.
In round one, the cooks and cons must incorporate berries into their biscuit and gravy dishes in order to impress host Geoffrey Zakarian and judges Aarti Sequeira and Curtis Stone. Then, in round two, the cooks and cons try to play "anice" in a battle of licorice.
The arena is on fire when Iranian competition junkie Kevin Naderi and Polish-Italian chef Mark Vecchitto aim to face off with Bobby in round two. Choosing the finest are New York City bad boys, TV personality Donny Deutsch and The Kitchen co-host Geoffrey Zakarian.