Diners take a break from the plate as they dig into super-stacked bowls across the country, from mac 'n' cheese flights of fancy and comforting pasta creations to bold beef stews and a chili with soul.
Autumn flavors are in the spotlight as The Kitchen serves a plate of Fall favorites like Geoffrey Zakarian's Apple Cider Salmon and Katie Lee's Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash Bake. Learn easy Fall apps like Sunny Anderson's Easy Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini and Geoffrey's Marinated Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini. Chef Ronnie Woo makes an Easy Apple Tart Tatin. Shredded Brussels sprouts are the star of Jeff Mauro's Crispy Asian Brussels Sprouts Salad and Katie's Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dates, Manchego, and Almonds. Finally, the hosts go head-to-head in a Fall Float-Off with Katie's Ginger Beer and Pumpkin Ice Cream Float, Jeff's Green Apple Soda and Cinnamon Ice Cream Float, and Geoffrey's Dark Rum and Cherry Ice Cream Float.
A potluck is a great way to bring people together, and Mary Berg has recipes to impress your pals at the next gathering. Her Confit-ish Tomatoes, also known as Tomato Slop, feature slow roasted tomatoes loaded with olive oil and topped with crumbled goat cheese. Homemade Crackers are thrown together with just a few pantry staples, and Mary brings the Oktoberfest vibes with Soft Pretzel Knots with Beer Cheese. For dessert, Mary's Blueberry Cream Cheese Turnovers are a party-perfect treat with a thick and jammy filling.
Two cooked chickens equal a week's worth of satisfying suppers. Chicken and Mushrooms with Rigatoni; Chicken and Chorizo Spanish Enchiladas; Derby Sage Mac and Cheese with Ham; Adirondack Bacon BBQ Chicken, Apples and Onions; Pick-a-Pepper Pasta
Ree Drummond has collected her best one-pan recipes, starting with no-fuss Lemon Basil Shrimp Risotto made in one skillet. She uses a multipurpose pasta pot for insanely good Loaded Veggie Pasta, and a sheet pan is the key to her fabulous, five-ingredient Chicken Fennel Bake. Finally, a griddle is all Ree needs to make Crispy Grilled Cheese for a snappy solo supper.
The food of California, with its devotion to fresh, local and seasonal ingredients started a revolution all across America. Bobby Flay loves bringing the light fresh cooking of our 31st state to the grill, and kicks off California day with a savory Grilled Lamb Sausage Salad topped with Goat Cheese, Black Olives and Pistachio Vinaigrette. Next, he elevates the humble spud with his smoky and tangy Mustard Aioli Grilled Potatoes with Fine Herbs. Chef Flay believes you can't talk about California cuisine without mentioning its spiritual father Wolfgang Puck, so Bobby pays homage by grilling a Puck-inspired Smoked Salmon Pizza. We finish our trip with his refreshing Rose Punch, a drink that combines both the fruit orchards and vineyards of the Golden State. Westward ho!
Chef Bobby Flay adds a hint of American influence to French Bistro style dishes for this enticing brunch. His French-American mash up menu features Almond Croissant French Toast, Tarte Flambe With Herbed Creme Fraiche, Double Smoked Bacon and Goat Cheese, Yogurt Creme Brulee With Fresh Fruit and Granola and a Grapefruit Vesper to drink.
Giada De Laurentiis is hosting an open house and her guests are bringing their favorite family holiday appetizers to share with the group. She's also making a variety of Italian-themed appetizers like Goat Cheese-Stuffed Baby Peppers, Crispy Chicken Meatballs, Shrimp Fra Diavolo Bites, Chocolate Christmas Tree Brownies and a Whiskey Spritz cocktail.