Ina Garten is joined by her dear friend, the incredible movie actress Emily Blunt, for a fantastic day of cooking and conversation at the barn. Ina bakes classic English Cream Scones with jam and clotted cream to welcome her guest with a taste of home. They talk love, life, how Emily's Roast Potatoes were an internet sensation, and the inspiring story of how Emily overcame her childhood stutter to become a world-famous star. Then, Emily shows Ina a real family favorite, her signature Turkey Bolognese, delicious alongside Ina's easy Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons for a perfect alfresco dinner.
Kardea Brown is bringing a picnic basket filled with a delicious lunch to check on the construction of her dream home with her interior designer and friend, Elyssa. First up, Kardea is making a Chicken and Veggie Wrap with Herb Goat Cheese Spread, the perfect handheld sandwich. Next, Kardea whips up a cute and easy Salad in a Jar with baby kale, plums, smoky chickpeas and a light vinaigrette. Then, it's time to open the bubbly for Kardea's Spritz, a tart and refreshing celebratory cocktail, and Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cream Pies are a delightful treat for dessert.
Let's Eat is ready for game day with easy to-go dishes that will make the next tailgate tail-great! Stuart O'Keeffe kicks things off with his Make and Take Sticky Ribs. Brandi Milloy scores a touchdown with spicy Filipino Grilled Chicken Wings and shows off her team spirit with colorful Fruit Punch Pickles. Vivian Chan puts leftover pickle juice to good use with a tip for at-home pickling, and then Jamika Pessoa shares a perfect pack-and-go salad in a mason jar, Lemon Herb Potato Pasta Salad. Finally, Vivian serves up a round of drinks, including Pink Lemonade Gelatin Shots.
Christmas is coming, and Ree Drummond is sharing make-ahead eats for when the kids get home for the holidays. First, she whips up a shortcut Tex-Mex Meatball Soup that's perfect to have on standby in the days ahead. Then, she preps DIY Holiday Brownie Kits to keep the kids busy and a beautiful Breakfast Burrito Casserole to start a stress-free day. Finally, she brings together an epic stash of Everything Snack Mix, an all-purpose nibble ready for the festive season. That's a time-saving holiday line up to keep the kids fed and entertained.
The incredible award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and writer Hoda Kotb is joining Ina Garten at the barn for a day of good food and great conversation. Hoda doesn't cook much, so Ina shows her how to assemble an Easy Mezze Board with Marinated Herbed Feta that is perfect for effortless entertaining. Then, they talk memories, game-changing moments, and momentous career decisions before heading to the kitchen for a fried chicken master class. Since it's Hoda's absolute favorite, Ina shows her how to make the best Fried Chicken Sandwiches ever, so she can make them at home.
We're headed to Los Angeles, where the weather is warm and the food is fantastic. From the famous French dip at Phillipe's to local favorite Roscoe's for their chicken and waffles, you'll see why we love LA! And, in a city of cars, it's no surprise we found some of the best tacos in a truck, and a crave-worthy chili dog that came straight from a train. Los Angeles is the home to Hollywood, so of course even the popcorn is perfect. We head to ArcLight Cinema where the main attraction isn't always the movie!
Andrew Zimmern explores the outskirts of historic Charleston, S.C., where the food truck competition is fierce and dreams are big. He meets the owners of Brunch Holiday, a Charleston native and his British wife, who both gave up 9-to-5 jobs to open their truck and serve a fusion of brunch traditions from the American South and the British Isles. Then Andrew savors classic Southern cooking at Johnny's Homemade Biscuits, which specializes in flaky biscuits, home-cured meats and chicken and waffles. Across town, he discovers a father and son who lure customers to their truck, Squeals on Wheels, with the telltale scent of a barbecue smoker. With items like the Piggy Parfait, their unusual menu keeps their fans coming back. Finally, Andrew rewards one deserving culinary dreamer with a $10,000 tip and a Food Network seal of approval.
Foodstuffs that are stuffed are on George’s agenda as he explores the untold delights of cram-packed cuisine! A trip to San Francisco provides the perfect opportunity to see what dim sum diners in Chinatown think of George’s take on this stuffed food classic. Two San Fran psychics become stuffed food seers with a friendly game of "What’s in My Empanada?" And the famous cable cars provide the perfect place to serve up George’s San Francisco treat: Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves! Plus, jelly doughnuts lose the fruit filling and get pumped full of George’s savory stuffings! But will they pass the Cop Test? Stuffed buffalo wings? Impossibility becomes reality with the HOTS Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Breast. And you won’t believe George’s unique take on the red hot Turducken trend, featuring... dried fruit!
Guy Fieri knows in order to run a successful restaurant, you've got to have someone in charge of the sweets. To prove it, he invites three sweet and savory duos to cook and bake for a shot at the prize. First, the teams divide and shop their respective side of the store to make a sweet and savory best seller. Then, a massive cake pyramid determines the parameters the teams must meet to make their perfect pairing. In the end, one team will create both a sweet and savory dish worthy of a $20,000 shopping spree.
BBQ is definitely Bobby Flay's passion, and he makes it clear with a backyard spread destined to be a home run at your next summer party. Chef Flay hits the grill with an Upstate New York favorite: tangy, herbaceous Cornell Chicken with Grilled Steak Fries. Tender Grilled White Fish goes exotic when brushed with a spicy Moroccan Chermoula marinade. The American Southwest rubs up against Southeast Asia with Bobby's savory Red Curry Marinated Skirt Steak Fajitas. Finished off with a cocktail version of that quintessential summer combo, Strawberry and Rhubarb Margaritas, and you will wish the season would go on forever.