Chefs Kenny Gilbert and Geoffrey Zakarian and actress Mae Whitman rule the judging table for this round of culinary competition! First, some of the young cooks are not fans of the kid-favorite chicken nuggets found in the appetizer basket. Then, will the junior chefs have the experience to properly cook the delicate bay scallops from the entree basket? The end of the round prompts some unprecedented cooperation among the competitors, then in the dessert round, a hybrid fruit and some Mesozoic candies make for a fun time.
The judges get their chance to get their hands on the basket ingredients, after hours! Amanda Freitag finds herself in a bit of a pickle in round one, while Alex Guarnaschelli keeps the fryer in business and Marc Murphy manages to find the time to sip wine and shoot the breeze with Ted Allen. Then in round two, Geoffrey Zakarian takes a raw route with some holiday beef tenderloin. Finally, the women of the chopping block have round three in the bag -- the wine-filled bag that is!
After a long day of critiquing food, the Chopped judges love nothing more than to whip up their own motley masterpieces after hours. In round one, Geoffrey Zakarian's secret love of potato crisps emerges in the form of dance, and Maneet Chauhan and Alex Guarnaschelli's boozy dishes only loosen him up further. In a truly bizarre round two, pork bung inspires Aaron Sanchez's new line of breathing apparatuses and plenty of generous seasoning. Marc Murphy does his best to sabotage others in the last round, but Maneet is determined to make the best dessert.
The judges get their chance to get their hands on the basket ingredients, after hours! Amanda Freitag finds herself in a bit of a pickle in round one, while Alex Guarnaschelli keeps the fryer in business and Marc Murphy manages to find the time to sip wine and shoot the breeze with Ted Allen. Then in round two, Geoffrey Zakarian takes a raw route with some holiday beef tenderloin. Finally, the women of the chopping block have round three in the bag -- the wine-filled bag that is!
The hosts trade places and cook dishes in each other's style! Geoffrey Zakarian does breakfast for Sunny Anderson with an Egg Sandwich with Tomato Jam, Truffle Cheese and Sausage. In return, Sunny mixes a Gin and Juice Spritzer for The Kitchen's resident mixologist. Alex Guarnaschelli serves up a deliciously cheesy Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich for her sandwich king buddy, so Jeff Mauro honors Alex with his Favorite Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Malted Frosting. Then Katie Lee Biegel makes an iconic Kitchen Sink "Trough" Salad with ingredients that represent her fellow co-hosts.
It's teatime, and The Kitchen is making playful tea party food perfect for a celebration with friends and family. Jeff Mauro puts a spin on some teatime classics with his Jalapeno Pesto Sandwiches and Parisian Ham Tea Sandwiches. Then, Sunny Anderson whips up her Easy Asparagus and Tomato Quiche, and Katie Lee Biegel shares exciting new teas for mom before making her Fish House Punch tea cocktail. Plus, Alex Guarnaschelli serves up another tea party staple with her Cornmeal Scones, while Geoffrey Zakarian tops off the tea tower with his luxurious Millionaire Bars.
The Kitchen breaks down how to recreate the Instagram-worthy food moments you see on your feed. Sunny Anderson's Insta-Famous Cheesy Bread Bowl with Hot Roasted Tomato and Peppers Dip is guaranteed to give you that epic cheese pull. Then, Jeff Mauro and Katie Lee Biegel welcome back Franco Noriega to share his Perfect Poached Egg served on Avocado Toast and chat about his new show "Hot Dish with Franco." Finally, Alex Guarnaschelli slathers her juicy Garlic and Soy Sticky Ribs, while Geoffrey Zakarian fires up a Blackberries Jubilee.
Sunny Anderson showcases The Kitchen's best warm and comforting oven recipes while sharing pro tips on how to get the most delicious results when using the oven. Alex Guarnaschelli starts off with her no-fail Whole Roasted Chicken, Katie Lee Biegel makes some Crispy Roasted Potatoes, and Jeff Mauro shares a shortcut Southwestern Pot Pie. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian makes a cozy Almond Orange Cake, Jeff bakes Pull-Apart Parker House Rolls, and Sunny creates a delicious Nunya Business Crème Brûlée. Plus, Sunny shows how to bake unexpected ingredients in a sweet and savory way.
The Kitchen is transformed into a pumpkin patch with squash, pumpkins and gourds, oh my! Sunny Anderson's Pumpkin Pie Stuffed French Toast is the perfect autumn sweet treat, while Katie Lee Biegel's Butternut Squash and Kale Lasagna Spirals are extra comforting. Then, stars from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child join Geoffrey Zakarian to make Pumpkin Patch Surprise, straight from the official Harry Potter Cookbook. Finally, Jeff Mauro fries up Bacon and Chive Spaghetti Squash Fritters, and Alex Guarnaschelli makes a decadent dessert: Pumpkin Bundt Cake with White Chocolate Glaze.
The Kitchen brings the heat with spicy and fiery new recipes! Jeff Mauro starts off with trendy Quesabirria Tacos, Sunny Anderson keeps it simple with her 3-Ingredient Spicy & Sweet Green Beans, and Alex Guarnaschelli shares how to make kicked-up Tangy Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Fresh Herbs. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian puts his Spicy Garam Masala Chicken Wings up against Katie Lee Biegel's Spicy Garlic Butter Wings in a "Lord of the Wings" competition! Plus, the hosts take a turn in the "hot seat" to answer everyone's burning questions.