It's all about the flavors of fall, starting with Jeff Mauro's United States of Meatloaf, and continuing with two winter squash recipes: Marcela Valladolid's Spaghetti Tossed with Butternut Squash and Katie Lee's Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Curried Shallot Butter. Geoffrey Zakarian shows how to make the popular French dish, Moules Frites, and the hosts have style and organization tips for a next-level tailgate party. The afternoon comes to a close with Geoffrey's Blood and Sand cocktail and a lesson in whiskey 101.
Take everyday recipes to the next level with Katie Lee's Barbecue Potato Chip-Crusted Salmon and Jeff Mauro's Pickle-Brined Pork Chops with Sweet and Spicy Peppers. Restaurant secrets are revealed to help make your food taste better, then it's a showdown between Geoffrey Zakarian's Cherries Jubilee French Toast and Marcela Valladolid's Cafe de la Olla French Toast. Plus, cookbook author Candice Kumai shares some hidden healthy ingredients in desserts while making truffles with dates and Geoffrey makes a Balsamic Boulevardier cocktail.
Chef Andres Dangond puts his Colombian flair on display against Asian fusion maestro Tony Nguyen for a shot at one of America's best chefs, Bobby Flay. Saturday Night Live's Michael Che teams up with Cooks vs. Cons host Geoffrey Zakarian in hopes that they'll be the ones laughing at the end of the night.
Sunny kicks off The Kitchen's spring celebration with a spring Pan-Sagna and Katie gives Pork Chops some left over l'oven. The hosts prepare asparagus five different ways, and welcome Marc Summers from Rewrapped. Geoffrey Zakarian creates a fresh spring Gin Fizz while the gang chats about different uses for hard boiled Easter eggs.
Geoffrey Zakarian's Paella will impress family and friends. The hosts offer up two summer salad recipes, new ideas on dressing different lettuces, and a guide to grilling fish. Nate Berkus brings a pop-up party for those unexpected guests. Then, the hosts share how they're keeping cool this summer and enjoy a Royal Blush cocktail.
The Kitchen is celebrating Mother's Day, starting with Geoffrey Zakarian's Chamomile French Toast and Katie Lee's Mini Broccoli Quiches. Then Bloom School is in session with three new floral arrangements for mom, the gang plays Pass the Chicken Salad using rotisserie chicken and actress Susan Lucci stops by for a Mother's Day tea party.
Size does matter on these colossal portions that are sure to break the plate. Geoffrey Zakarian visits the heart of New York City for chocolate bread pudding too gigantic to comprehend. Simon Majumdar conquers a behemoth burger in sunny Southern California while Beau MacMillan visits Charleston, S.C., for a life-changing fried chicken platter.
Anyone can cook pasta, but the perfect pasta dish can take years of practice and dedication. Andrew Zimmern has nothing but praise for a pristine fusilli pasta in New York. Marc Murphy is in love with legendary lasagna in Scottsdale, Ariz., while Geoffrey Zakarian finds perfection in an unbelievable combination of pasta, pears and cheese.
Meticulous masterminds Ted Allen, Geoffrey Zakarian, Sam Choy and Ron Ben-Israel share the recipes they've been perfecting for years. Discover the secrets to creating flawless Spaghetti and Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls and Asian Lollypop Lamb Chops. There are many dishes that are good, even great ... but these are "pure perfection."
These unexpected and delicious food finds are no longer a secret. Robert Irvine is in for the surprise of his life with one-of-a-kind dumplings in Philadelphia. Geoffrey Zakarian is left stunned and speechless by a tropical sundae in New York while Ali Khan uncovers marvelous Mexican food in St. Petersburg, Florida.