Nigella Lawson’s crazy for dessert and selects some of her all-time favorites. On the list is Peach Melba, succulent poached peaches with fresh berry sauce over a scoop of cool vanilla ice cream; cupcakes with snow white royal icing and a charming bouquet of floral decorations; and Fruit Fizz, the easiest dessert that will have everyone begging for more.
Some secret family recipes are just meant to be shared, like the secret behind Graeter's rich and creamy ice cream. Unwrapped 2.0 gets the lowdown on how Mrs. T's Pierogies turned a classic Polish dish into the American dream and why Geraldine's Aged Cheddar Cheese straws are so darned addictive. We've also got a made from scratch marshmallow you have to have at your next campfire.
Dessert queen Elise Strachan does what she knows best, creating delicious, easy and buzzworthy treats that will get you baking and send your social media "likes" skyrocketing! She whips up a towering pancake cake that reveals a rainbow center, helps a business change up their everyday cupcakes with ingenious tricks, and creates a never-seen-before pie and ice cream mash-up called the Pie Scream Cone.
Gooey butter cake started out as a baker's mistake, but turned into a St. Louis specialty adored by one and all. Iron Chef Michael Symon heads to the Gateway City to get his fingers sticky and settle a feud between Park Ave. Coffee and Gooey Louie's, two places that use old family recipes to make that famous confection. Helping Michael along the way are pastry instructors from the L'Ecole Culinaire school, Missouri natives and lovers of all things goo. In Cincinnati, the ice cream may be cold, but this rivalry is steaming hot! Graeter's and Aglamesis have been churning out chocolate chip ice cream the old-fashioned way for over 100 years, and the good people of Ohio are divided. Take a step back in time as Michael Symon learns the techniques that give each hand dipped scoop that unmistakable flavor and he crowns a champion of the chip!
Daphne Brogdon and the family are heading out on a road trip, and Daphne prepares some delicious snacks and car-friendly food for the road. First up, Hello Dolly Empanadas are a savory delight that fits in your hand. Then, two simple yet delicious road trip sandwiches, Roast Beef with Cucumber and Chive Cream Cheese, and Ham and Cheddar with Dill Butter. Plus, Toffee Pecan Cookies and for a tasty drink to go, fizzy Clementine Crush.
White Collar co-star Tim DeKay and his family join Tiffani, her husband Brady and their daughter Harper, for a family style feast. Tiffani prepares a kid-friendly menu that even the adults love. Watermelon Salad with Fresh Mint and Feta Cheese, a Pickle and Potato Salad, and tender and crispy Fried Chicken are served before clearing the table for dessert-Root Beer Floats with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.
Across America, food is becoming more outrageous and daring as chefs experiment with new ingredients and techniques. Crazy Delicious highlights six extreme foods that seem imaginary but actually do exist. From lobster ice cream in Maine to pizza pot pie in Chicago to the most expensive cheesesteak in Philadelphia, these are just a few of the over-the-top dishes making diners grab their forks and take notice.
Big Daddy Aaron McCargo Jr. searches out great restaurants dishing up some of America's most outrageous food. Like a five foot pizza delivered by crane; A five pound breakfast called The Thing; The Terrible Garbage Burger, with two dozen toppings including wasabi mustard and an entire hot fudge sundae; Hotter-than-hot wings made with super-spiced vodka; And ice cream flavors made with everything from curry to alcohol, including 'Secret breakfast," with bourbon and corn flakes.