The Kitchen shares easy recipes that the whole family can make! Jeff Mauro and his son, Lorenzo, cook up the Mauro Family's Bacon and Pineapple Pan Pizza. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian and Katie Lee get sweet and savory with GZ's Savory Parmesan Popcorn and Katie's Peanut Butter Popcorn Treat. Alex Guarnaschelli and her daughter, Ava, make fun and easy Grilled Vegetable Skewers. Geoffrey and his daughters, Madeline and Anna, prepare a family favorite with Build-Your-Own Fish Tacos. Plus, Sunny Anderson shares trending foods that kids and parents will love, and the hosts surprise mom-to-be Katie with a virtual baby shower!
The Kitchen is using international flavors to turn summer vacation into a global staycation. Sunny Anderson brings Portuguese and South African flair with her Very Peri Chicken, and Geoffrey Zakarian adds a taste of Japan with his Shishito Peppers with Chili and Lime. Chef Edward Lee puts his twist on a Southern side dish, Korean-Style Succotash, and Sunny's Easy Tomato and Basil Lasagna Roll-Ups are a ticket to Italy. Chef Maneet Chauhan stops by with her Indian-inspired Naanzanella Salad, and the final stops are two destination desserts: Jeff Mauro's Italian Tiramisu Sundae and Geoffrey's "It's All Greek to Me" Sundae.
Geoffrey Zakarian kicks things off with a decadent Truffled Mushroom and Cheesy Mac and Cheese, and Sunny Anderson and Jeff Mauro show two new twists on Banana Bread. Then, find out just how bad some of your everyday habits really are and learn three sweet slow cooker hacks. Food Network's Amanda Freitag stops by to make a comforting classic Pork on Pork and Nancy Fuller joins for Geoffrey's Hot Buttered Rum cocktail.
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Slow Cooker Sundae Sauces
Jeff Mauro makes an easy 15-minute weeknight dinner of Cold Noodle Salmon salad, and the hosts show time-saving food preparation hacks. Then, two complete meals cooked on sheet trays: Sunny Anderson's Rosemary and Thyme Chicken with Carrots and Potatoes, and Geoffrey Zakarian's One Sheet Tri-Tip Salad. Marcela Vallodolid shares her easy carnitas recipe and Food Network's Valerie Bertinelli stops by to make her Easy Chocolate Sauce, while Geoffrey prepares the perfect Gin and Tonic.
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Kitchen Hacks
The Kitchen is cooling down summer by teaching ways to cook stove-free, like Katie Lee's Asian Chicken Noodle Salad, Geoffrey Zakarian's Slow Cooker Mussels with Creamy Wheat Beer and German Mustard and Jeff Mauro's Slow Cooker Thai Mussels. Chef Monti Carlo joins to make a mouthwatering Coconut Mug while Geoffrey makes a Mojito and Microwave Asparagus. Plus, learn if you can extend the life of salad essentials and whether they are freezer-safe, find out how to turn your back patio into an outdoor kitchen, and make a splash with Sunny Anderson's water balloon game!
In a circus-themed competition, a new bunch of 10- and 11-year olds dare to make appetizers using corn and playful cookies. The entree basket reveals a finger food and some beautiful produce, then in the dessert round, the chefs tackle a baked good and a something covered in caramel. Actor Ryan Guzman joins The Kitchen's Sunny Anderson and Geoffrey Zakarian on the judging panel.
In a battle for the ages, Alex Guarnaschelli must compete against her friends and fiercest rivals -- the other Iron Chefs! Host Eric Adjepong invites chefs Michael Symon, Stephanie Izard and Jose Garces to face their fellow Iron Chef in an intense and emotional two-round battle for supremacy. Then, Alex must impress more Iron Chefs as judges Simon Majumdar and Geoffrey Zakarian determine who dominates the competition.