Defrost your shrimp for Sunny Anderson's latest freezer fix, shrimp and grits. Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos from Cooking Channel's Extra Virgin make the perfect pantry pasta. Three recipes to make the most of condensed milk, and unexpected ways to make use of your kitchen scraps. What to and what not to throw out in your refrigerator, plus Geoffrey Zakarian shares his special pickleback cocktail.
The Kitchen is livening up your winter favorites, starting with Geoffrey Zakarian's luscious Ricotta Gnocchi. Then, the hosts test the latest kitchen gadgets, and three weeknight potato dishes get a boost. Marcela Valladolid has a new twist on fondue, and Judy Joo joins the crew with her take on Korean Fried Chicken. Plus, you'll stay toasty warm with tasty mix-ins for your cocoa.
Dallas caterer Tre Wilcox returns to Bobby Flay's house hoping his bold flavors will be enough to get him the victory that escaped his grasp last time around, but Kentucky chef Anthony Lamas has other ideas as he plans to unleash his Latin flavors to bring down the champ. Only one has what it takes to arm Geoffrey Zakarian and Daphne Oz with something to razz Bobby about.
The junior chefs get to cook three meals -- breakfast, lunch, and dinner -- for the judges, actor J.B. Smoove and chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey Zakarian. In round one, the basket contains Middle Eastern pancakes and special cotton candy. For lunch, they have to try their hand with frozen fast food and raw burgers. Then, the finalists must make dinner with a tender cut of lamb and an Arabic dessert.
With less than a week to Thanksgiving, it's all about turkey, starting with Katie Lee's Ranch Turkey. Then, two time-saving turkeys: Jeff Mauro's Turkey in Pieces and Sunny Anderson's Deep-Fried Turkey. Restaurateur Lidia Bastianich makes a classic Chestnut Stuffing, and the hosts determine which holiday cooking equipment is worth the money. Plus, turkey-themed food crafts that will wow a crowd and Geoffrey Zakarian's Espresso Martini!
The Kitchen is throwing a cookie swap party, and even Santa and his reindeer are stopping by! See Katie Lee's Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies, Sunny Anderson's Mini Sugar Cookie Tarts, and Jeff Mauro's Cookie Truffles. Food Network's Duff Goldman demonstrates how to make gingerbread cookies like a pro, Geoffrey Zakarian shows how to make a party-pleasing Eggnog Cocktail, and learn how to package holiday cookies and create memorable holiday treats.
Get ready for the game with Katie Lee's Grilled Buffalo Chicken Pizza. The hosts have great tips on how to plan and pack everything perfectly for your next tailgating party. Plus, three dips that are easy to transport to the stadium and NASCAR driver Danica Patrick makes her favorite tailgate recipe, Cheddar Grilled Cheese. Geoffrey Zakarian mixes a Black Velvet Bear Cocktail and the hosts share their favorite tailgate gadgets.
The Kitchen is getting ready for Thanksgiving with dishes like Katie Lee's Maple Sage Roasted Turkey and Geoffrey Zakarian's Hawaiian Sweet Roll Stuffing. Katie then shares her Sweet Potato Hummus on Endive appetizer that pairs perfectly with Sunny Anderson's Maple Sage Roasted Bourbon Punch. Finally, the team gives their best tips for mastering mashed potatoes and creating fool-proof gravy and Chef Jerome Grant joins in to make a Pecan Pie.
Summer foods are in the spotlight as The Kitchen creates a perfect plate of summer favorites. Sunny Anderson makes her London Broil with Tomato and Fennel, and Katie Lee serves up Bacon and Ranch Potato Salad. The gang shares three new toppings for grilled corn and plays Pass the Perfect Strawberry Shortcake. The Kitchen Helpline answers summer cookout questions, and Geoffrey Zakarian cools things off with Frozen Vanilla Lemonade.
Geoffrey Zakarian starts off with his Grilled Lobster and Shrimp Tacos, then Marcela Valladolid and Jeff Mauro show different ways to make summer favorites last all year round. Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee make two fresh summer salsas, and actress and food blogger Sasha Pieterse joins in on the fun with her Peach Filo Bites. Later, the gang demonstrates how to preserve herbs and tries out the summer's trendiest beers.