Duff drinks from a mad scientist's erupting Hot Chocolate Volcano at the Rim Café; He returns down-home with an old school Rice Pudding at the Brown Betty Dessert Boutique; then Duff switches from 2 wheels to 4 to join the Sugar Philly food truck and taste their Milk-and-Honey Macarons.
Chef Robert Irvine shows his love of NASCAR and the inevitable tailgating that comes along with it as he challenges the finalists to create a dish worthy of a world-class tailgate party! Then, Robert and fellow guest judge Katie Lee help Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay decide who is sent home.
Ina Garten keeps things close to home when she welcomes husband Jeffrey Garten as her special guest. Jeffrey loves everything Ina makes, especially her Easy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, so it will be the perfect lunch to fortify Jeffrey before he is in the interview hot seat! As they share headlines and highlights from 60 years together, nothing is off limits, from love-at-first-sight chance encounters to their long-distance relationship challenges. There's even a spy career expose! Then, Ina transforms kitchen-novice Jeffrey into a short-order chef extraordinaire, teaching him how to make Challah French Toast with Seriously Crispy Bacon, a diner classic with the volume turned up.
Tom Papa visits the brash and brainy cities of Boston and Cambridge to find their best baked goods. Steps from Harvard, he learns how to make a lobster roll served on a jet black bun at Pagu, and he finds hamburgers and buns that are so decadent that only 18 can be made each night! At Maria's Pastry Shop, Tom helps bake massive, flaky, cream-filled pastries called lobster tails, and then he heads to Santarpio's Pizza to bake Italian bread and grill hot Italian sausage. Finally, Tom learns the secret to perfect pie crust from a Harvard-educated baker and helps her craft her take on everyone's favorite toaster pastry.
Omar Giner, the chef and owner of La Isla Restaurant has been bringing a taste of Cuba to Hoboken, N.J., since 1996. Omar, a professionally trained chef with a lifetime's experience of Cuban home cooking, has a loyal Sunday brunch following who cannot get enough of his Caribbean inspired Stuffed French Toast. Omar thinks he is part of a special called "Brunch: Over The Top" featuring some of the best brunch spots across the United States. What he does not know is Chef Flay is getting ready to cross the Hudson with his own extraordinary version French Toast and he is ready to stuff the competition!
Guy loves his local Thai spot but today he's making a couple favorites at home. Thai Green Curry Chicken is creamy, aromatic, and as hot as you like it, served on a bed of fluffy Jasmine rice. Sweet Potato Shrimp Cakes are crunchy and addictive, perfectly washed down with citrusy a "Curry Up" cocktail.
Legendary singer Carnie Wilson comes bearing gifts of cake to Guy Fieri's Flavortown Lounge! He joins personality Ross Mathews and DJ tWitch for everything from a one-handed omelet cooking challenge to answering questions in "What the Food?!" as the teams raise money for charity and fight to take home the glittering, golden frying pan!
Chef Dan Langan creates a perfect Mirror Glaze using a technique inspired by Spring Baking Championship. He combines white chocolate chips with sugar syrup and gelatin to make this smooth-as-glass cake finish.
Don your favorite flannel (shirt or PJs!) for a hearty brunch with Bobby Flay. He teaches how to make a batch of terrific johnnycake waffles and fry up perfect eggs, sausage and glazed bacon.
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.