Three home cooks show host Ree Drummond their secrets for creating the perfect party food without emptying their wallets or filling their sink with dishes. After going on a dollar-stretching shopping trip, they make their own version of the one-pot dinner party dish. Then, they must prepare an elegant platter of appetizers for a summer soiree in 30 minutes or less.
Giada De Laurentiis celebrates Easter at home with her family. It's an intimate early afternoon celebration in the backyard. Giada gives Easter lamb a twist with a quinoa crust accompanied by orzo with a smokey vinaigrette and stacked eggplant and asparagus napoleons.
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Nancy Fuller's 1650s home is the perfect backdrop for an old-fashioned Dutch dinner party. Nancy's making juicy Roasted Chicken With Chestnut Breading, Sweet Corn Pudding and a Rustic Fruit Tart. She even swings by the local vineyard to pick up a few bottles of red for her spicy Mulled Wine. It's going to be an old-fashioned dinner party with farm flair!
Alfonso Ribeiro comes to the rescue with quick fixes. P.F. Chang's Home Menu Beef and Broccoli frozen entree makes weeknight meals easy and Chocolate Chip Quaker Chewy Bars are a great snack for kids and adults both. Decadent Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes, with their signature swirl, are perfect for a chocolate fix, while Keurig has made Green Mountain Coffee pods the ultimate coffee quickie.
For little bites that pack big flavor, Big Daddy whips up three delicious dishes perfect for your next cocktail party. He begins with mouthwatering Mini Pork Tenderloin Clubs, and continues with Spicy Tuna Rolls fried to perfection. Big Daddy completes his trio of treats with some warm Gruyere and Mushroom Tarts.
Chef Bobby Flay has the perfect brunch for all the lovely ladies in his life and yours. The light and flavorful menu includes cheesy Mushroom and Grits Quiche topped with a vibrant Kale Pesto, and Easy Almond Sticky Buns that are dangerously simple to make. To drink, he makes a beautiful and crisp Cucumber-Lime Martini.
Chef Bobby Flay takes a culinary walk through New Orleans' French Quarter for this brunch that's perfect any time of day. He's starting off with The Vieux Carre, a legendary local cocktail, and then prepares Bananas Foster Beignets and Beef Grillades With Cheesy Corn and Grits. Join Bobby to take a trip down Bourbon Street for brunch!
Looking for the perfect summer lunch to lead into a relaxing evening, Michael Symon turns to traditional Tuscan-Style Roasted Chicken. He revamps grilled chicken by glazing it with floral vermouth and adding Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad. Michael's wife, Liz, adds Green Goddess Dressing to the salad, and they toast with Apple Gin Fizz cocktails.
Paying homage to his favorite chowder house on the East coast, Michael Symon prepares Fluke Milanese and adds some flare with a radish salad. To keep things fresh, he creates a Shaved Zucchini Salad that includes yellow squash. Liz tops it all off with a Lemon Drop Martini, the perfect thirst-quencher for a hot summer day.