Giada De Laurentiis hosts a big Italian family Easter celebration, complete with giant chocolate eggs filled with candy. Her table is filled with traditional dishes, including Simple Spring Salad, Pesto and Prosciutto Asparagus, Sweet and Smokey Lamb Ribs and Baked Mushroom Rigatoni with Kale Gremolata.
On this trip, Guy Fieri's digging into a multicultural flavorfest. In Hawaii, a poke place knocking it out of the park with their island specialties. In San Carlos, Calif., a crazy Italian spot putting tasty twists on their homemade pasta. Plus, in Miami, a Latin joint servin' up killer Colombian specialties.
Ree Drummond makes a trio of marvelous 16-minute Italian meals. There's Speedy Pork Scaloppini for a fast family dinner and snappy, saucy Steak Pizzaiola that the boys absolutely adore. Then, for a get-together with her sister and nephew, she whips up Pantry Pizza Pronto and delicious Ravioli a la Betsy, named in honor of her sibling.
In Detroit, restaurant consultant Brian Duffy helps executive chef Matt McGrail execute a tricky concept for his first restaurant, Cork and Gabel. Combining Matt's Italian and Irish roots with his co-owner's love for German food is a unique challenge. With an evolving menu, improvised dishes and no written recipes, Matt is heading toward a disastrous opening night. Brian works with Matt to create a new signature dish and finalize a menu that merges all three cuisines.
Brian Duffy helps executive chef Matt McGrail execute a tricky concept for his first restaurant, Cork and Gabel in Detroit. Combining Matt's Irish and Italian roots with his co-owner's love for German food is a challenge, and with an ever-evolving menu, improvised dishes and no written recipes, Matt is heading toward a disastrous opening night. Brian works with Matt to not only create a new signature dish but also finalize a menu that merges all three cuisines from Matt's unique IGI concept.