Giada De Laurentiis invites her cousins to bring an appetizer over for a Christmas party, and surprise guest Aunt Raffy judges which is the best. After the highly competitive game, Giada and her guests dine on a festive buffet-style meal of Pomegranate Glazed Pork, Braised Escarole with Olives and Raisins, Baked Penne with Squash and Goat Cheese, and a colorful dessert of Cherry and Cranberry Cobbler.
Go behind the scenes with Giada De Laurentiis and Suzanne Goin as they plan for an incredible charity event. We'll tell Alex's story and explain Giada's special interest in the organization. As they plan the party, Giada prepares a special meal for Suzanne of Beet and Marinated Goat Cheese Salad, Halibut With Lemon-Butter and Crispy Shallots and a unique flavor of Maple-Fig Ice Cream.
Sandra invites you in for a delightful gathering of flavors! First up, perfect Prosciutto, Fig and Goat Cheese Quesadillas, plus Napa Valley Wine Planked Salmon and a Bacon and Scallion Potato Salad. Finally, simply superb Shortcake with Mascarpone and Brandied Apricots rounds out the meal. For a taste of summer–any time of year--serve Sandra’s Blueberry Sangria Lemonade. Cheers!
On Thursdays, Damaris goes out swing dancing. This week, she invites her boyfriend to join her for a light and easy weeknight dinner of Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Fried Kalamata Olives and Parsnip, Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage, Barley and Goat Cheese, and "Dance the Night Away" Energy bars to enliven their spirits before the dance and keep them light on their feet.
It's a frontier-style Friendsgiving celebration with Ree Drummond's two closest friends and she's having some serious fun with the recipes. There's a stunning Turkey Roulade rolled around sausage Stuffing, then a Leek and Potato Casserole instead of mashed potatoes. She also gets adventurous with the sides: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Kale, Boozy Gravy, and Festive Goat Cheese, plus a seasonal Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail.
Ree Drummond is sharing delicious new ideas for Christmas cooking. She has a trio of fast, fabulous bites; Grilled Chicken Skewers, Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta and no-cook Cheesy Mini Peppers. Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are left out for Santa, and she's shaking up her sides for the big feast with Yorkshire Pudding. Plus, a warm, fragrant Mulled Apple Cider that's perfect for friends and family.
A vegan comfort food! Chef Megan Mitchell is cooking up a three-mushroom medley pasta. With the proper seasonings, fresh herbs and nutrient-packed veggies, this is a meal that hits the spot!