In a Wayne, New Jersey, neighborhood, three chefs knock on doors to find ingredients to make a "meat and three" and a dish representing land, air and sea. Host Jeff Mauro and judge Matt Abdoo watch as the chefs' supplies dwindle, and the last chef standing splits a cash prize with the family who helped them out.
The Kitchen is perfecting poultry for spring, starting with Katie Lee's Roast Chicken with a twist and the kickoff of the Rotisserie Club with Jeff Mauro's Pulled Chicken Sandwich. Chef and restaurateur John Seymour stops by to grill Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs. The Kitchen Helpline answers frequently asked chicken questions, and Geoffrey Zakarian serves up a Mint Julep.
The Kitchen is sharing some delicious new ideas for lunch, and Jeff Mauro kicks things off with Mauro's Muffuletta. Then nutritionist Joy Bauer stops by with healthy swaps for a Chicken Salad with Caesar Dressing. Katie Lee cooks up a quick and easy Black Bean and Kale Soup, and Geoffrey Zakarian freshens things up with a Greek Salad. Sunny Anderson builds a Lemon Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl with special sous chefs, actors Laura Wright and Wes Ramsey, and Fruit Infused Cold Brew Tea is a refreshing end to the meal.
Sunny Anderson showcases The Kitchen's best warm and comforting oven recipes while sharing pro tips on how to get the most delicious results when using the oven. Alex Guarnaschelli starts off with her no-fail Whole Roasted Chicken, Katie Lee Biegel makes some Crispy Roasted Potatoes, and Jeff Mauro shares a shortcut Southwestern Pot Pie. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian makes a cozy Almond Orange Cake, Jeff bakes Pull-Apart Parker House Rolls, and Sunny creates a delicious Nunya Business Crème Brûlée. Plus, Sunny shows how to bake unexpected ingredients in a sweet and savory way.
The Kitchen kicks off Father's Day with a special barbershop quartet performance from Qua-Train and Jeff Mauro shows how to make his ultimate Shooter Sandwich. Learn how to use materials from around the house to make easy DIY gifts for dad and how to make a father's day cake and edible bouquets that he'll love. Things start poppin' in the kitchen with Marcela Valladolid's Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers and Katie Lee's Picante Peppers, then the ladies surprise Geoffrey Zakarian and Jeff by each making their own special cocktail.
Take a bite out of the best seafood of summer with Jeff Mauro's Escovitch-Style Mahi Mahi Sandwich with Mango Aioli and Katie Lee's Fried Shrimp. Sunny Anderson cooks up Five-Ingredient Mussels with Garlic Parsley Fries, the hosts Pass the Shark Cake and Geoffrey Zakarian makes a decadent Crab Spaghetti with Zucchini and Basil. Finally, shark biologist Dr. Craig O'Connell joins the gang for a Piece of Cake Party just in time for Shark Week with Geoffrey's "Shark-a-Rita" cocktail and Jeff's Tackle Box Snack Display.
The Kitchen is counting down to New Year's brunch starting with Geoffrey Zakarian's Baked Eggs with Kale, Green Chiles and Feta. Jeff Mauro pops some bubbly for his Strawberry and Prosecco Scones with Sparkling Lemon Icing and Chef Eden Grinshpan joins the celebration with her Cardamom Waffles. Katie Lee cooks up a brunch mash-up with her Smoked Salmon and Avocado Everything Pizza and we ring in a sweet New Year with some special treats. Finally, Jeff serves up a Lucky New Year Crostini and we count down to the best Kitchen recipe of 2018.
The Kitchen is honoring Earth Day with fresh finds for spring. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a Peruvian Seafood Stew with Cilantro Broth, and then Jeff Mauro goes green with his Italian Stuffed Artichokes. Cookbook author Lindsay-Jean Hard shares the secret to her stem-to-peel Banana Peel Cake, and Katie Lee takes on Meatless Monday with Asian-Style Eggplant "Meat"balls. Jeff and Katie go head-to-head in a competition using broccoli stalks for a special guest judge, Food Network’s Valerie Bertinelli. Finally, the hosts give some sustainable snacks a taste test.
The Kitchen is sharing fun, colorful and delicious recipes and ideas to fill the holidays with joy, starting with Katie Lee's Gingerbread Pancakes and Jeff Mauro's festive Christmas Wreath Salad. Katie and Sunny Anderson also share two new hot cocoa ideas for any holiday party. Geoffrey Zakarian makes his Roasted Turkey Breast with Dried Fruits Pan Sauce, and Jeff shares his cheesy Baked Sourdough Brie Boule. Finally, the hosts throw an easy Winter Wonderland Party with a Snow Globe Drink, Meringue Tree centerpiece and a special holiday song.
On your mark ... get set ... cook! Each Kitchen host cooks with a pantry staple, then passes it to another host for a different recipe idea. Jeff Mauro serves up his Buttermilk Brined Pork Chop, and Alex Guarnaschelli tosses her Chopped Iceberg Salad with Buttermilk Dressing and Crispy
Chickpeas. Katie Lee Biegel makes a spin on a childhood favorite: Cheeseburger Chickpea Skillet, and Jeff reinvents the pinwheel with his Cheddar and Bacon Pinwheels. Geoffrey Zakarian ends on a sweet note with Mille Feuilles with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Bourbon Sauce.