The judges savor a chance to slip into the Chopped Kitchen to cook after hours! In round one, it's brine time for Marc Murphy, Geoffrey Zakarian and Alex Guarnaschelli, who take on ingredients from a pickle-themed competition. Then, Amanda Freitag, Marcus Samuelsson and Alex peel, smash and sear their way through a potato-themed round two, while Ted Allen has some fun with a tater imitator. In a chocolate-themed round three, Amanda sets out to make a gourmet ice cream sandwich, while Maneet Chauhan has ambitious plans to make baked Alaska -- but will it be possible to plate perfect desserts before the clock runs out?
The Kitchen is bringing breakfast back with Geoffrey Zakarian's Mimosa Sunset cocktail and delicious Baked Eggs with Salami, Mozzarella, Olives and Garlic Bread, plus two recipes that will help add protein to your breakfast. Food Network's Anne Burrell stops by to make Crepes with Mascarpone and Chocolate with a Cherry Compote. Plus, the hosts decode egg cartons, demonstrate quick and easy hacks using a waffle iron and share coffee tricks that will upgrade your morning joe.
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Sunny Anderson rounds up The Kitchen's most show-stealing side dishes while sharing her flavor-packed shortcuts to amp up store-bought and frozen sides, like a mix-in for Tex-Mex cornbread. Geoffrey Zakarian shares a Roasted Autumn Vegetable Clafoutis, Sunny adds her own twist to Garlic and Chive Potato Puffs, and Katie Lee Biegel adds a pop of color with her Purple Cauliflower and Red Cabbage Slaw. Jeff Mauro reinvents the pinwheel with his Cheddar and Bacon Pinwheels, Sunny prepares Apple Walnut Stuffing, and Alex Guarnaschelli shares her Loaded Home Fries. Plus, Sunny shows a secret to using microwavable pantry rice pouches with pesto and makes a quick and easy carrot side with honey.
The Kitchen cooks up a show-stopping spread for the holidays beginning with Geoffrey Zakarian's Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Loin. Jeff Mauro and Katie Lee wow the crowd with two takes on polenta -- a Four Cheese Creamy Polenta and a Creamy Lemon Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes. Cookbook author Elizabeth Heiskell serves up some sweet holiday gifts with her Bourbon Balls and Salted Caramel Pecan Bites, then we put a modern spin on the Yule Log with a Stump de Noel Cake. Food Network's Amanda Freitag makes a show-stopping Kabocha and Acorn Squash side dish. Finally, Katie creates a Caprese Wreath topped with all the tasty trimmings and we toast to the holiday with a Big Batch Pomegranate Cocktail.
The Kitchen hosts are taking on viral trends and tackling their #KitchenGoals! Jeff Mauro starts by recreating a popular dish from his hometown, Chicago Pizza Pot Pie with Pepperoni Sauce and Baby Bella Mushrooms. Then Alex Guarnaschelli puts her spin on a viral egg sandwich challenge with her Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich, and Geoffrey Zakarian has a twist on the bread-baking trend with his Garden Focaccia. Sunny Anderson shares a new way to make sliders with her 5-Ingredient Stuffed Slider Bake -- Two Ways. Plus, Katie Lee makes her Granola Cookies, a trending and surprisingly healthy cookie that's perfect for breakfast, and Jeff makes Waffle Cereal, an easy spin on viral pancake cereal.
The Kitchen hosts are at home and sharing family-inspired recipes, then giving a shout-out to super-fan moms for Mother's Day. Jeff Mauro kicks things off with a Chicago classic, Sausage and Mini Sweet Peppers, and then delivers it to his mother and mother-in-law! Alex Guarnaschelli makes a delicious Asparagus Quiche that her family loves. Katie Lee shares her family tradition of Lemon Yogurt Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup and then has a sweet surprise. Sunny Anderson has a grilled favorite with Quick Beef and Pineapple Skewers, and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a fast Shrimp and Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Plus, virtual happy hour has some very special guests!
The Kitchen is spending a night in, and the menu is full of family favorites. Jeff Mauro kicks things off with a crispy Detroit-Style Pepperoni Pizza, and everyone shares simple snack ideas with only one, two or three ingredients. Cookbook author Siri Daly joins the fun with a tray of her Greek Nachos, and Katie Lee serves up a bite-sized treat, Ice Cream Sundae Bon Bons. The hosts open the Kitchen Helpline with Scott Conant from the Food Network Fantasy Kitchen, tackling questions about cooking family-friendly sides, and Geoffrey Zakarian tops off the evening with two twists on a Shirley Temple: a Dirty Shirley cocktail and a Don't Call It Shirley mocktail.
The Kitchen is making a week's worth of quick, easy meals that are comfy and cozy for the cool weather. Geoffrey Zakarian shows how simple lamb can be for a weeknight meal with his Harissa and Fennel Marinated Lamb Chops with Tapenade. Then, Jeff Mauro makes his delicious Thai Green Curry with Shrimp, and Katie Lee shares her Turkey Meatloaf with Cranberry Ketchup Glaze and Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges. Sunny Anderson whips up her Tex-Mex Chili Mac Skillet, and Alex Guarnaschelli shares a cheesy vegetarian dish, her Loaded Vegetable Quesadillas. Plus, actress and chef Valerie Bertinelli joins the hosts to share two ice cream sauces for easy end-of-the-week sweets.
The Kitchen answers all of your burning BBQ questions! Geoffrey Zakarian starts by sharing the best cut of steak for the grill with his Grilled Hanger Steaks with Roasted Garlic Romesco Sauce. Then, Katie and Sunny share two ways to amp up store-bought barbecue sauce with Katie Lee's Spicy Pineapple BBQ Sauce and Sunny Anderson's Nunya Business Asian BBQ Sauce. Jeff Mauro shares the secrets to making ribs on the grill and makes his Peach Peppadew Pork Pops. Grilling expert Susie Bulloch joins the hosts and shares her Smoked Whole Chicken with Honey BBQ Sauce. Plus, Alex Guarnaschelli makes a cool side, Chilled Green Bean Salad with Horseradish, and the hosts share trending hot dogs for summer!
The folks from Iron Chef will happily hop out of bed if it means starting the day with their favorite breakfast! Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian dreams about the waffles and quiches at Balthazar in New York City. Iron Chef Gauntlet competitor Jonathon Sawyer kick starts his day at Dove's in Chicago with their Southern-inspired Mexican food. Iron Chef Gauntlet competitor Sarah Gruenberg greets the day with a savory bacon and egg sandwich and a slice of blueberry cornmeal cake at Huckleberry Bakery and Cafe in Santa Monica, Calif., while Iron Chef winner Brad Farmerie is a big fan of the fried chicken and hash at the Country Cat in Portland, Ore.