Trisha Yearwood takes brunch to the next level by hosting a "BYOB" -- Build-Your-Own-Brunch party! She uses some of her favorite Mexican-themed dishes to create an epic food and beverage buffet for her friends to enjoy. Trisha's brunch includes a Loaded Bloody Maria with Tequila, her twist on the classic brunch cocktail, along with a fun Build-Your-Own-Taco Bar, Mini Muffin French Toast and a Yogurt Parfait with Stovetop Granola.
The Kitchen officially enters the holiday party zone with time saving tips and great recipes to get you prepared. Katie puts her Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with a delicious Turkey Gumbo. Get prepped for the party with surprising and time saving uses for your slow cooker and the hosts give the scoop on the best info and features in the new issue of Food Network Magazine. GZ and Katie visit a local coffee shop and we'll show you how to spice up your coffee at home. Plus, Marcela's Enchiladas Suiza are an easy, go-to dish for your next holiday potluck!
Mentioned in this episode:
How to Caramelize Garlic in a Slow Cooker
How to Caramelize Onions in a Slow Cooker
How to Make Slow-Cooker Dulce de Leche
Sandra Lee is throwing a classic cocktail party and you are invited. Her delicious menu features fantastic finger foods like Stuffed Artichoke Hearts, Eggplant Cups with Cornbread Stuffing and Mini Leek Quiches. Sandy's also got four signature cocktails up her sleeve that are sure to satisfy including a luscious Lemon-Lime Sparkler, a Blueberry Mojito, a Sparkling Orange cocktail and a luscious 'Lavender-tini'. And, as always great decorating tips and a tablescape sure to delight!
The Kitchen is whipping up top tailgating dishes for college homecoming parties, starting with Jeff Mauro's Extra Extra Large Eggplant Parm Sandwich and Katie Lee's Chorizo and Cheese Loaded Fries. Geoffrey Zakarian piles on the flavor with his Greek Layer Dip, and then Food Network's Eddie Jackson brings his game-changing General Tso's Tacos. Sunny Anderson joins Jeff in making two simple slow cooker meatballs, and finally, Katie and Geoffrey make two tasty pretzel dips for the win.
The Kitchen is savoring one last bite of the flavors of the summer, starting with Katie Lee's French Onion Burger and Jeff Mauro's Whole BBQ'd Cauliflower. Food writer Alison Roman bakes Pistachio-Plum Crisp, and then Katie throws an Ice Cream Party. Geoffrey Zakarian and Sunny Anderson team up for a hot dog duo with his Spiralized Pineapple Relish Hot Dog and her Jalapeno Popper Dog. Finally, summer finishes off with Geoffrey's Bacon Wrapped Pineapple and Sparkling Pineapple Punch.
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.
The Kitchen is throwing a pool party with everyone's summer favorites. Katie Lee and Marcela Valladolid share new ideas for hot dog toppings, while Jeff Mauro serves up a fresh BBQ Chicken Slaw. Blogger Sharzad Kiadeh stops by with her recipe for Edible Cookie Dough Pops, and the hosts share great ways to use watermelon. After a round of Try or Deny new summer food trends, Geoffrey Zakarian serves a Watermelon Shandy around The Kitchen's Kiddie Pool Fountain.
Guy Fieri hits the road for a Triple "P" Party! In Houston, he's checking in on a Greek diner where the machinery is as impressive as the food -- like a rotisserie spinning off-the-hook pork. Then, a poke place in Kahului, Hawaii, is dishin' out fresh fish and turning up the heat on tako. And in San Francisco, a real-deal Mexican joint is scratch-makin' it all, from the pozole to the caldo tlalpeño con pollo.
It's food on the move with Ina Garten as she shares pro tips for perfect portable eats. She makes moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake for an afternoon snack at work and Tomato Mozzarella Pan Bagnat -- a fantastic Provencal sandwich -- for lunch on the go. Charlie Bird's Farro Salad with Lemon Dressing is Ina's answer when the question is what to take to a potluck party, and her Fresh Blueberry Rhubarb Jam makes a sweet gift for any occasion.