Jesse Palmer challenges the five bakers to create assigned desserts that are inspired by and look like Santa Claus. To secure their place in the final four, the bakers are tasked with creating impressive cakes made to look like another icy North Pole staple: an igloo. Judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Lorraine Pascale decide which bakers move on to the next round and which one goes home.
A swarm of creepy crawlies is on the menu as Duff Goldman challenges the bakers to create cakes that have become infested and decayed. Sauerkraut and pickled watermelon rind are among the fermented ingredients at their disposal. After one competitor bugs out, the remaining three bakers head home to build their masterpieces made to rot before the judges' eyes. The final cakes are screamworthy with shocking transformations and delectable flavor combinations.
Guy Fieri hits nothing but diners on this trip. In Santa Cruz, Calif., where east coast diner meets Vietnamese cooking for everything from Reubens to spring rolls; In Peabody, Mass., an old lunch car turned diner where the locals pile in for home made favorites like Boston Baked Beans; And in Norman, Okla., a beloved local landmark serving award winning chili on everything from fries to burgers and hot dogs.
Jeff's first kitchen inspiration came at the knee of his father, Gus, proving once and for all that Sandwich Kings aren't made, they're born. So Jeff goes back home to take part in a spring tradition in the Mauro family, a raucous improvised dinner using Easter leftovers. Inspired by the season and a bracing jolt of family, Jeff heads home to do it all over again, on bread. Baked ham takes a bow on sweet potato biscuits and "a little of this and a little of that" adds up to an eggy kitchen-sink frittata sandwich, paired with spicy hash browns. Leftovers never had it so good.
Let's Eat is heating up the grill with creative recipes that can be made indoors or out. Jamika Pessoa starts off with her Grilled Turkey Burger Stuffed with Pepper Jack Cheese and Topped with Grilled Peaches. Appetizers get a smoky twist with Brandi Milloy's Grilled Brie and Strawberries and her Grilled Tomatoes with Burrata, and Stuart O'Keeffe makes Grilled Romaine with Shrimp and a Green Goddess Dressing. Brandi heads to Mason's Den, a pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles that puts a colorful spin on Mexican street corn, and finally, Stuart whips up an easy and delicious Mexican Street Corn Dip.
Vegetarian cooking can be so much more than just a bowl of greens. Mary Berg celebrates the veggie life by making Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas with crumbled tofu and topped with a homemade smoky enchilada sauce and queso fresco cheese. Protein-packed Chickpea Socca is the perfect vehicle for a dairy-free green goddess dressing full of fresh herbs, and a Salad Topper includes toasted nuts and seeds, dried cranberries, and crispy fried wonton strips. Mary's Veggie Pakoras are made with chickpea flour, garam masala spice and whatever veggies and legumes you've got in the crisper.
Love is in the air as four bakers battle for the chance to bring their cupcakes to one of Match.com's exclusive Stir Events in Los Angeles. To get there, they must first tackle a difficult taste challenge -- to unite men's favorite foods like cheeseburgers or jalapeno poppers, with women's favorites like chamomile and chocolate covered strawberries, to make a cupcake match made in heaven. The winner will also take home a $10,000 prize.
It's back to basics on French food made easy -- delicious food you can make at home. Ina makes Jeffrey a French inspired meal based on bistro favorites barefoot style -- simple, easy, and very delicious. On the menu: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Warm Cider Vinaigrette, followed by Easy Sole Meuniere inspired by the local street markets of Paris, then for dessert, an incredible to look at and taste French Apple Tart. Bon Appetit.
It's back to basics on French food made easy -- delicious food you can make at home. Ina makes Jeffrey a French inspired meal based on bistro favorites barefoot style -- simple, easy, and very delicious. On the menu: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Warm Cider Vinaigrette, followed by Easy Sole Meuniere inspired by the local street markets of Paris, then for dessert, an incredible to look at and taste French Apple Tart. Bon Appetit.