Katie Lee Biegel wows party guests with some past recipes made for entertaining. She starts with Geoffrey Zakarian's Grilled Lamb Chops and Vegetable Skewers and Jeff Mauro's Mini Beef Wellington Bites before Geoffrey and Sunny Anderson take on Fun Finger Foods with Shrimp Bruschetta and Pita Pizza. Then, she revisits her Red Pepper Dip, Alex Guarnaschelli's Pecorino and Rosemary Popcorn, Sunny's Spicy Hot Chicken Dip and Jeff's Buffalo Sauce Fountain. Finally, Katie makes a dazzling Chocolate Hazelnut Fondue.
In Lansing, Mich., one food truck will be turning into a food court restaurant. Married couple Mark and Krysta have put every penny they have into their struggling gourmet hot dog cart and strive to provide a more secure life for their son. Co-workers Vicki and Kathy hope for financial stability for their grilled chicken cart: Vicki is eager to give herself a paycheck and Kathy looks to have a larger role in the business.
In a one-hour "Giada at Home" special, Giada De Laurentiis gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the polo luncheon she catered for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during their California visit and prepares a royal lunch at home for her friends who attended the event. The menu features Frico Cups with Shrimp and Avocado, Grilled Vegetable Towers and Chicken and Crunchy Slaw in Endive Spears, as well as Prosecco and Scotch Whiskey Juleps.
Guy asks the chefs to give Ps a chance, since all the ingredients in their first dishes must start with that letter. Next, they must make a winner of a chicken dinner using a Grocery List that includes Asian hot pepper paste and candy. The finalists can't believe they have to make their best grilled dinner using canned goods. The chef with the "can do" attitude will get a shot at up to $20,000 in the Shopping Spree.
"City Chicken" may hail from the Depression era, but this meal is anything but dreary. Michael Symon takes the now Midwestern classic and revives it as Cast Iron Pork Tenderloin. He adds asparagus to grilled, breaded pork and pairs the nutty flavors with a tangy dressing, adding horseradish to resurrect the dish and give it a new lease of life. Last but not least, Michael's wife, Lizzie, joins him to make foolproof Mason Jar Strawberry Ice Cream.
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 celebrating favorite flavors and recipes with help from viewers, starting with Jeff Mauro's Viewers' Choice Chili and Sunny Anderson's Easy Smothered French Onion Chicken Thighs. Comedian Michelle Collins learns how to make traditional Hungarian-Style Stuffed Cabbage from Geoffrey Zakarian, and Katie Lee makes a crew favorite, Thanksgiving Pot Pie. The hosts answer Helpline questions about chicken and tackle a round of Tool Takedown. Then, Sunny makes an Easy Baked and Loaded Pancake with a Lemon Maple Glaze, and Geoffrey serves up Branzino with Polenta, Wild Mushroom and Watercress. Katie Lee creates a new pizza crust using chickpeas, and food blogger Kim Lange joins the gang to make her viral recipe for Apple Fritter Bread. Finally, the hosts share four ways to make a popular dessert, Hot Chocolate Floats.