The Kitchen takes summer parties to the next level with amazing entertaining tips and winning recipes, including Sunny Anderson's Classic Barbecue Chicken and three easy sundae sauces for the best Fourth of July dessert bar. Katherine Alford of Food Network Kitchens joins to answer all of your summer party questions, and chef and restaurateur Melba Wilson throws the ultimate summer party with a crab boil. Plus, Geoffrey Zakarian does a Mojito Makeover and we mashup two favorite games into the ultimate crowd-pleaser -- backyard water slide bowling!
It's Halloween in Flavortown as four chefs do battle in a three-round fright fest! First, the chefs must include Guy Fieri's "red fright special" in their creepy comfort food dish. Then, they are challenged with making a midnight snack using only ingredients they can fit in a tiny trick or treat bucket. A cobwebbed Food Pyramid decides which spooky ingredients the final two chefs must feature in their haunted high-end dinner. Only the bravest chef will make it to the shopping spree and shop Flavortown for up to $20,000!
The final four chefs must prove their recipes are consistent when Geoffrey Zakarian attempts to cook their dishes. Are the recipes clear enough for any line cook to follow? Then Geoffrey throws a private party with local chefs and food critics -- all picky eaters with dietary restrictions -- to see if the hopeful restaurateurs can adjust their menu enough to make the entire party happy.
Damaris Phillips is throwing a fancy white party to celebrate summer, with elevated party food made from spectacular pale ingredients. The menu starts with a pizza, topped with roasted and shredded chicken breast, slathered with homemade peach jam and topped with brie. For dessert, her Orange Blossom Bundt Cake with White Chocolate Ganache is as easy to make as it is glorious to taste.
Chefs Jesse and Manouschka are hired by the daughter of rock legend Meat Loaf to cater his 60th birthday party. But the music goes silent when the chefs suggest a menu based around...meat loaf. A Beverly Hills housewife throws a food dating party in her ornate mansion for her newly single friends...with food pairings being the key to hopefully bring these ladies some love. Chef Sasha becomes Rabbi Sasha when she and Brian are hired to create a menu steeped in Jewish tradition for a socialite meeting her boyfriend's family.
Sunny knows finger food at parties means delicious bites, and no dishes! Grab a cocktail napkin and savor beef-filled Bayridge Empanadas and crispy Chicken-Stuf't Potato Puffs, both served with a creamy ancho chile dipping sauce.
To celebrate Award Season, Chef Wolfgang Puck shares the most popular after party dish and Jeff Mauro makes a show-stopping Surf and Turf Rib Eye Crostini with Gorgonzola Mousse. Learn new ways to make your appetizers red carpet-ready and throw a party fit for the stars, plus sweet and savory recipes using popcorn. Food Network Magazine's Maile Carpenter previews the latest issue and Katie Lee makes award-winning Strawberry Chocolate Mini Trifles. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian's wife makes a party-perfect cocktail and winners of this year's Golden Spatula Awards are announced!
Bobby soaks in the regional flavor of Charlotte, NC by cooking with the executive chef of the Mimosa Grill, attending a Hog Pickin' Party, eating soul food at the Coffee Cup and shops a the local farmers market.
The Kitchen is throwing a cookie swap party, and even Santa and his reindeer are stopping by! See Katie Lee's Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies, Sunny Anderson's Mini Sugar Cookie Tarts, and Jeff Mauro's Cookie Truffles. Food Network's Duff Goldman demonstrates how to make gingerbread cookies like a pro, Geoffrey Zakarian shows how to make a party-pleasing Eggnog Cocktail, and learn how to package holiday cookies and create memorable holiday treats.