The Kitchen is beating the summer heat with dishes that don't require the stove. Geoffrey Zakarian thrills at the grill while making his Whole Chicken with Red Bliss Potatoes, Summer Squash and Chili Garlic Butter. Former White House Chef Sam Kass serves up a quick and easy Canned Salad, and Katie Lee throws everything in the bag to make her Bloody Mary Shrimp Ceviche Rice Bowl. Jeff Mauro pulls together Slow Cooker Crispy Carnitas, and then Geoffrey uses the leftovers for a simple Cubano Sandwich. For dessert, Sunny Anderson gathers store-bought treats to make a decadent Nunya' Business Chocolate, Cherry and Whip Trifle.
Make a whole week's worth of dinners with five easy recipes from The Kitchen gang, plus get easy tips to simplify prep and make mealtime easier. Jeff Mauro's Pasta Al Forno with Chicken Sausage and Rapini kicks things off, then everybody collaborates for a "Shop It, Don't Chop It" Stir-Fry with store-bought ingredients. Geoffrey Zakarian's Cheat Sheet Fajitas minimize dishes and maximize flavor, then slow cooker star Robin Chapman shares her Golden Chicken Pasta recipe. Marcela Valladolid, Jeff Mauro and Sunny Anderson upgrade frozen pizza, Geoffrey whips up a mocktail for the whole family and Jeff shares Walking S'Mauros, an easy Friday night dessert.
The Kitchen celebrates Easter with two classic holiday dishes: Geoffrey Zakarian's stuffed pork loin and Marcela Valladolid's leg of lamb. Pastry Chef Johnny Iuzzini shows us a new twist on the carrot cake. Plus, fun and edible food crafts for your holiday table and innovative ideas on how to use your leftover Easter eggs. Lastly, Geoffrey shares his Easter punch.
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How to Make a Lemon Lavender Sugar Scrub
Jeff Mauro shares his family's Sunday Gravy recipe, then learn how to use leftover Italian ingredients in new ways and how to make fun crafts using empty wine bottles. Spice up antipasto with Geoffrey Zakarian's Parmigianino Monkey Bread with Soppressata and Olives and Jeff's Salami Cups with Whipped Honey Ricotta and Fresh Figs. Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli stops by to make Olive Oil Cake, and Geoffrey shows how to make classic Italian Limoncello.
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Wine Bottle Crafts
The Kitchen's serving up easy breezy recipes including Marcela Valladolid's Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken, chef Stuart O'Keeffe's Package Parceled Cod, and simple two-ingredient desserts. Plus, learn about seasonal greens and dressing pairings, then quick and easy side salads like Katie Lee's Roasted Carrots and Red Leaf Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing and Geoffrey Zakarian's Dandelion Green Salad with Warm Bacon and Shallot Vinaigrette. To top it all off, Geoffrey makes a Rumbarb Cocktail.
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Get That Garden Growin'
First, it's food stuffed with flavor like Marcela Valladolid's Picadillo Stuffed Peppers. Then, which popular "stuffed" tools are worth it and two recipes for easy weeknight meals: Geoffrey Zakarian's Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast and Sunny Anderson's Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast. Food blogger Nicole Friday makes Apple, Pear and Walnut Stuffed French Toast, the Kitchen Helpline is stuffed with questions and answers, and Geoffrey makes a Bloody Mary with a stuffed garnish.
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Stuffed Surprises
The remaining five chefs have to cook three dishes from their own menu as chosen by potential investor Geoffrey Zakarian. He's looking for a menu that's cohesive, representative of the chef's style and tastes like a winner. Using all the leftovers, the chefs then must make a special dish that would be served in their dream restaurant. Creativity is key to owning a restaurant, and the least creative aspiring restaurateur is sent home.
The stoves are staying on after hours in the Chopped Kitchen, and this time host Ted Allen gets a chance to cook! In the first round, Geoffrey Zakarian takes over hosting duties as Ted and the judges face a carnival-themed basket full of fried snacks. Alex Guarnaschelli speaks up from the sidelines in round two when she notices someone has forgot an ingredient. Round three finds the chefs tearing into Thanksgiving ingredients.
The judges, radio host Angie Martinez, actress Chelsea Peretti and chef Geoffrey Zakarian, watch to see what wild appetizer dishes the competitors will make with wildfire lettuce and fluke. Then, the remaining kids wonder why a beautiful lemon meringue pie must be found in the entree round but manage to find unique ways to use it. Finally, baking and ice cream are part of the plan for both competitors in the dessert round.
Celebrate Mother's Day with Katie Lee's Asparagus and Spinach Frittata, Marcela Valladolid's Mini Club Sandwiches with Chipotle Mayo and Jeff Mauro's Baked Roast Beef and Provolone Sliders. TV host Brooke Burke-Charvet helps with DIY frames to display mom's favorite photos, then actress Bridget Moynahan makes Single-Serve Berry Cobblers. Plus, how to throw a Piece of Cake Tea Party for mom's special day and Geoffrey Zakarian toasts moms everywhere with a Mamarosita.