Some folks may think of home made stocks as culinary anachronisms, but host Alton Brown thinks they're the best edible investment in town. Follow him as he buys the perfect stock pot and brews up some chickeney goodness spiced up with a tasty jolt of science and major dose of practical advice.
Host Kal Penn welcomes Carmine, a personal chef who claims to have the ability to identify food tastes, smells and characteristics as if it were magic. Chefs Eric Adjepong and Palak Patel are impressed by Carmine's performance until his sixth sense gets a bit blended when he's asked to taste a mysterious purple smoothie that Kal whips up.
After a harsh bootcamp workout in the park, Valerie Bertinelli invites her buds and trainer for brunch that is all about being healthy with a big dose of indulgence, but never guilt! A Kale and Quinoa Salad, Cherry-Coconut Scuffins, Leftover Veggie Frittata, and Open-Faced Avocado Toast are all perfect on any brunch table! Valerie's Blueberry Smoothie tops it all off.
Giada prepares a menu for a relaxing Spa Day at home with her friends. The husbands and kids head off for a day at the park so Giada and the other moms may enjoy spa treatments and a lunch full of comfort food. On the menu are Roasted Tomatoes With Garlic, Gorgonzola and Herbs, Chocolate Rice Pudding and a Sweet Basil Smoothie.
Korean cuisine is taking over the American food scene, and Chef Jet Tila shares how to get Korean flavors into your home kitchen. First, he fuses cultures with his Korean Short Rib Tacos made with tender, braised beef short ribs and a sticky, sweet and savory gochujang sauce. Then, he reveals the secret to getting perfect, paper-thin slices of rib-eye beef for a classic Korean barbecue dish, Spicy Beef Bulgogi.
Finally, restaurant-quality pancakes at home! Anne shares her recipe for fluffy, flavorful pancakes, the perfect sweet match for her savory Baked Eggs. Plus, she gives her secrets to the perfect Bloody Mary!