With a healthy fast food theme in effect, a new group of kid cooks must make appetizers using a popular condiment and seafood. An ancient grain bread is paired with poultry in the entree basket, and the dessert basket contains a frozen fruity Italian treat. Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli, Stephanie Izard and Marcus Samuelsson serve as judges.
It's a culture clash for these chefs as Italian soda, Thai noodles and Indian spice garam masala collide in round one. Frozen French fries and tuna steaks force the chefs to sharpen their knives in the entree round. It's time to harvest the prize in the dessert round as apples get the royal treatment in this fall flavored basket.
Duff learns the secrets of a rare Italian dessert, Sfogliatella, at Modern Pastry; his taste buds are turned upside down when he tries the Lemon Ginger Mousse at a hip Asian diner; and finally, he goes street-wise with some Boston Cream Fried Dough at one of the most popular food carts of the Boston Common.
Cowboy Josh is taking Alex on as his ranch apprentice, and they're going to be ready for a stick to your ribs lunch. So Ree is fixing Supreme Pizza Burgers, a fabulous Quick Italian Salad, and frozen Fruit Pops. As a thank you to Josh, she's making his favorite chocolate dessert -- French Silk Pie to take home.
Ree Drummond is on the ranch preparing an extra special, Italian-inspired dinner for two. The main course is easy Date Night Chicken Pasta accompanied by a colorful Everything Antipasto Salad and flavorsome 4-Cheese Flatbreads. For dessert, there are divine individual Mini Tiramisus -- a fantastic finale to dinner for a couple or any other hungry twosome.
Ree Drummond is sharing ideas for a special lunch just for Mom. She starts with Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Italian-style filling, accompanied by an incredible, colorful Grain Salad. For dessert, she makes super quick Dark Chocolate Espresso Sundaes, and fabulous Blood Orange and Basil Wine Spritzers are a tasty way to toast moms everywhere. Cheers!
Knowing the key to good health is moderation, Guy Fieri serves up a balanced Italian meal, complete with fruit, vegetables and yes, pasta! Check out his take on Linguine Cacio e Pepe With Crispy Pancetta, served with a light, bright Grilled Asparagus and Fennel Salad. For dessert, rich and creamy meet light and fresh in Guy's Caramelized Orange Parfait.
Food Network has convinced your favorite Food Network personalities and celebrities to dish on their most intimate Guilty Pleasures! Discover Buddy Valastro's favorite sweet and savory Italian sausage and gear up for some dessert nachos with Ross Mathews. Then, find out about Aarti Sequeira's favorite sweet and salty biscuit dish and Graham Elliot's enormous meaty burger!
Giada De Laurentiis kicks off the season with a harvest-themed festival for her neighbors. The backyard games start with bobbing for apples, which they use to dip into melted caramel and toppings for dessert. The delicious feast includes Roasted Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza, made with Giada's own Pizza Dough, complemented with Italian Carrot Salad and Spiced Apple Cake.
Giada De Laurentiis hosts a gorgeous formal brunch for her family on Christmas day, with a California twist on some favorite Italian dishes. Giada's delicious menu includes Beef Tenderloin with Scallion Salsa Verde, a Crab and Artichoke Frittata, Olive Biscuits and a decadent Chocolate Panettone Sformato for dessert. The festive family gathering ends with a holiday gift exchange.