Instead of a killer dinner, Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to make finger foods, hors d'oeuvres and appetizers for cocktail hour at the ranch. Antonia Lofaso prepares cones of tender skirt steak with a chimichurri sauce and potato frites, and for dessert, she fries up crispy, sugar-coated mini churros. Carl Ruiz makes crunchy crab croquettes and mushrooms stuffed with sweet and spicy plantains and chorizo. Aaron May serves up a decadent mix of caviar and creme fraiche on a South American arepa, a simple but delicious combination of corn and shrimp and his own version of a mule with lemon-ginger kombucha and vodka. Finally, Justin Warner makes cheesy, chewy Brazilian Pao de Queijo, roasts crispy duck breast for crostini and mixes up an extra-strong Rye Manhattan.
Guy Fieri invites some of his favorite chefs to the ranch to share some Turkey Day dishes that speak to their personal heritage. G. Garvin brings Georgia flavor north of the Mason-Dixon Line with a tender braised short rib and an ooey-gooey stove-top mac and cheese. Eric Greenspan makes his bubbie's challah for a spicy turkey pastilla and updates a traditional Jewish tzimmes with sweet potato. Richard Blais reaches deep into his family's English history for smoky bourbon cider and a mouthwatering roast pork cooked in milk and mustard. Finally, famed San Francisco chef Traci Des Jardins brings the taste of the Bay to the ranch with cracked Dungeness crab and a made-from-scratch caramelized apple and cheddar streusel.
Guy Fieri gives his chef friends a game day challenge in the kitchen. Eric Greenspan fries Fingerling Potatoes and serves them with Onion Dip and Caviar before sandwiching some Nashville-style Hot Chicken Tenders on soft Hawaiian Rolls. Then, Eric sweetens the day with Funnel Cake served with Blueberry Marmalade and Whipped Yogurt. Antonia Lofaso treats her Bloody Maria to a lot of tequila and braises some Oxtail Tostadas coupled with Pickled Cabbage, Radishes and Avocado Crema. Marc Murphy goes old-school with classic Lasagna and scores a goal with Twice-Baked Lobster Stuffed Potatoes.
Chefs may not love working brunch, but they love eating it, so Guy Fieri asks his chef friends to prepare a Parisian brunch menu they can all enjoy together. Marc Murphy roasts beets with a quintessential French ingredient -- snails -- and prepares Shakshuka, a French-Moroccan favorite. Alex Guarnaschelli brings the bistro to the ranch with a buttery, bacon-filled Quiche Lorraine and an upside-down Apple Tarte Tatin. Jonathan Waxman's beet juice cocktail called a Le Poil du Chien is a surefire hangover cure, and he also prepares a juicy steak with creamy mushroom and spinach eggs. Finally, Michael Voltaggio makes savory mushroom-filled crepes and delivers a stunning beef tartare topped with a buttermilk fried onion.
Not a fan of eggs, Guy Fieri is in a great mood because his chef friends are making an almost-eggless brunch! Aarti Sequeira starts off with Halloumi Cheese Bites with Beetroot Chutney and turns brunch on its head with Pineapple Upside-Down Cornbread Muffins. Michael Voltaggio dishes up a spin on a pasta favorite with his "Caci-Oat" Pepe. He also mixes up Grapefruit Daiquiris. Justin Warner bakes Cherry Almond Granola and fuses East and West with Bagels topped with Miso Cream Cheese and Ikura. Jonathan Waxman offers up Skirt Steak Tacos and a uniquely delicious Tarte Tatin.
Guy Fieri knows diners, so when his chef friends come to the ranch with their version of diner classics, they bring their A-game! Rocco DiSpirito makes a quick Turkey Dinner with All the Trimmings and a healthy version of the classic 10-Layer Chocolate Cake. Antonia Lofaso starts with homemade Fresh Ricotta Cream on Charred Ciabatta with Chili Parsley and then serves her main dish of cheesy Rice Balls Stuffed with Bolognese Sauce, Peas and Mozzarella. Finally, Carl Ruiz whips up a boozy Honey Bourbon Vanilla Caramel Milkshake and stick-to-your-bones Matzoh Ball Soup and Disco Fries.
Guy Fieri's chef friends give a tour of the town with some restaurant favorites. Eric Greenspan stirs a Ruby Red and Tarragon Paloma before revisiting a French favorite, Rabbit with Rosemary Spaetzle and Onion Soubise. Antonia Lofaso stays fresh with Vietnamese Spring Rolls and goes fishing with Olive Oil Poached Cod. Marc Murphy dreams of Morocco with a Chicken and Merguez Tagine before coming home to his French roots with Raspberry Souffle. Crista Luedtke grills up a Charred Little Caesar Salad to go with her New Mexico Chili Rubbed Tri-Tip with Avocado Salsa.
Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to bring some yuletide joy to the ranch. Marc Murphy makes a rich Braised Endive with Chestnuts in Brown Butter and cooks Lobster Americaine with the Christmas spirits of brandy and vermouth. Carl Ruiz makes it a Feliz Navidad with Arena Rue Sandwiches and Fufu, a Cuban delicacy of pork, bacon and plantains. Jonathan Waxman keeps tradition alive with Roasted Root Vegetables and a Steam- and Fire-Roasted Goose with Blood Orange Sauce. Then, he keeps it classy with Red Pepper Pancakes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar and Chive Cream Sauce. Finally, Damaris Phillips takes a traditional dish to the next level with Roasted Sweet Potato Coins with Port Salute cheese, Marcona Almonds and Bourbon-Spiced Cranberries, before finishing off the meal with a Hot Buttered Rum Cake.
Restaurant fads come and go, but authentic and time-honored steakhouse classics are never out of style. Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to the ranch for an evening of entertaining and steakhouse favorites. Meat master Marc Murphy elevates a Grilled Skirt Steak with a Charred Pepper Salsa and reinvents a classic with his Grilled Escarole Caesar Salad. Michael Voltaggio updates beef with broccoli with his Dry-Aged Rib-Eye with Broccoli Chimichurri and Soy Mustard, served alongside Hibiscus Whiskey Sours. Eric Greenspan makes a Not-Classic Wedge Salad with Pickled Peppers, Olive Relish and Blue Cheese, paired with a succulent Butter-Basted Rib-Eye with Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Horseradish. And finally, Alex Guarnaschelli bucks convention with delectable Charred Double Cut Pork Chops with Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce and a decadent No-Bake Cheesecake for dessert.
Guy Fieri invites his chef pals to cook at the ranch with just one request: Make it with cheese, please. Aaron May takes up the challenge with a surprisingly tasty combination in Banana and Blue Cheese Crostadas, and his Haloumi "French Fries" with Harissa Ketchup are crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. Aarti Sequeira's Egyptian Spinach Pie with Dukka is filled with mozzarella and cheddar and gets a terrific crunch from a crushed nut and spice topping. Carl Ruiz makes Smoked Cheese Soup and a unique French Onion Brandy Shot that must be seen to be believed, while grilled cheese master Eric Greenspan reinvents the Tuna Melt with fresh ahi and throws in a Cheese Burger with a Crispy Cheese Skirt for good measure.