Jeff Mauro leads a tour of The Kitchen's most surprising recipes, starting with his Magic No-Bread Meatballs with a secret low-carb mix-in. Then, Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee Biegel show off some secret-ingredient smoothies with some healthy new additions. Plus, Sunny reveals how peanut butter just might be the best way to make your pulled pork flavorful and rich. Martha Stewart drops by to cook Turkey Burgers with an added twist to make them extra juicy, and Lindsay-Jean Hard shows the hosts how you can make a banana cake with banana peels! Finally, Katie whips up an expected appetizer with her Parmesan-Stuffed Strawberries with Balsamic.
The Kitchen hosts raise a glass to a weekend favorite -- brunch! Sunny Anderson starts the party right with her Breakfast Steak and Eggs with Chimichurri, and Jeff Mauro adds bubbles to his Strawberry and Prosecco Scones, complete with Sparkling Lemon Icing. Hamilton star Daniel Breaker stops by with a boozy Lavender Lemonade and his favorite Baked Eggs. Then Geoffrey Zakarian turns pumpkin into a brunch staple with his Savory Pumpkin Quiche with Caramelized Bacon and Onions. Katie Lee makes her family recipe for mouthwatering Cinnamon Rolls, and guest chef Patrick Connolly gives banana bread a makeover with his Banana Bread French Toast and Peanut Butter Mousse.
The Kitchen gives retro recipes some modern upgrades, starting with Geoffrey Zakarian's New-Style Steak Diane. The hosts put old-school kitchen rules to the test and share their own tips, and then Sunny Anderson makes her BK Currywurst Pull-Apart Pigs in a Blanket. The Casserole Queens, Sandy Pollock and Crystal Cook, stop by to spice up a classic with Lunch Lady Doris' Spicy Mac and Cheese. Jeff Mauro and Katie Lee re-create two ice cream truck favorites, Double Strawberry Shortcake Bars and Chocolate Peanut Butter Eclair Bars, before the hosts reveal viewers' choice throwback or comeback dishes and give them a retro refresh.
Summer party season is heating up and the Kitchen is ready with easy entertaining recipes and ideas. Katie Lee gives turkey a summer makeover with her Citrus Grilled Turkey Breast made with Pineapple Marmalade and Jeff Mauro keeps his side dish short and sweet with the Best Sweet Potato Potato Salad. Then, party prepping is made easy with three no-fail strategies and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a sharable party plate of Spicy Mediterranean Cauliflower Fries. Finally, Food Network's Molly Yeh joins the celebration with her Party-Trick Peanut Butter Cake and the party wraps up with a tropical frozen treat -- a party in a pineapple!
Love is in the air in The Kitchen with Valentine's Day food, crafts and sweet surprises. Katie Lee makes a trendy Hidden Heart Cake, and then the gang creates food-inspired Valentines for sweethearts of all ages. Jeff Mauro's Snack Mix Brownies and Sunny Anderson's Sour Cream Swirl Brownies use mix-ins to put a new twist on the favorite dessert, and everyone pitches in to create a Box of Chocolates Cake. Geoffrey Zakarian serves Pasta Pomodoro as a dinner for two, and comedian and author Mamrie Hart stops by to join in on the fun with her French Kiss 75 cocktail and a serving idea for nachos.
The Kitchen is beating the summer heat with dishes that don't require the stove. Geoffrey Zakarian thrills at the grill while making his Whole Chicken with Red Bliss Potatoes, Summer Squash and Chili Garlic Butter. Former White House Chef Sam Kass serves up a quick and easy Canned Salad, and Katie Lee throws everything in the bag to make her Bloody Mary Shrimp Ceviche Rice Bowl. Jeff Mauro pulls together Slow Cooker Crispy Carnitas, and then Geoffrey uses the leftovers for a simple Cubano Sandwich. For dessert, Sunny Anderson gathers store-bought treats to make a decadent Nunya' Business Chocolate, Cherry and Whip Trifle.
The summer sun and buns are out -- burger, sandwich and hot dog buns, that is! Geoffrey Zakarian starts by sharing his tips for a moist and flavorful Mushroom Turkey Burger. Katie Lee makes a meatless Grilled Halloumi Sandwich with Watermelon Relish, and Sunny Anderson puts her amped-up meatloaf between two buns for her Meatloaf Burgers. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli elevates a traditional hot dog with her Hot Dogs with Mustard and Relish, and Jeff Mauro shares a burger from his neck of the woods, his Northwest Indiana-Style Smashed Burger. Finally, Geoffrey and his wife, Margaret, make a Boozy Cherry Milkshake that pairs perfectly with any burger or hot dog.
The Kitchen hosts are amping up summer foods for an epic summer celebration. Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the cookout with her Triple Decker Burger with Roasted Vegetables and Cheese Sauce. Next, Katie Lee Biegel brings seafood flair for a crowd with her Lobster Roll Panzanella, and Sunny Anderson shares the best hack for perfect Racked Wings with Mustard BBQ Sauce. Geoffrey Zakarian whips up Pistachio Falafel with a Cardamom-Yogurt Sauce for a tasty party bite, and last but not least, Jeff Mauro thinks on his feet and takes the party to the next level with his Grilled Biscuit Sundae with Peaches and Blueberries.
There's no better way to enjoy summer than outdoor eating and gathering, so the Kitchen hosts are serving up perfectly packable eats for the beach, park, pool or a hike! Jeff Mauro fries up an iconic Picnic Fried Chicken with Honey Giardiniera Butter, and Geoffrey Zakarian puts his Iron Chef spin on Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Grilled Green Onion-Crushed Olive Vinaigrette. Katie Lee Biegel whips up Curried Chickpea Salad Pitas to bring to the picnic, and Sunny Anderson shares tips and tricks for feasting in the great outdoors. Finally, Alex Guarnaschelli freshens up the outdoor feast with her Chilled Melon, Cucumber and Mint Salad.
The Kitchen's epic, starch-filled menu leaves no carb behind! Jeff Mauro packs starch on starch on starch with his Beer Cheese Soup in a Bread Bowl with Kielbasa "Croutons." Sunny Anderson whips up a Pierogi Pizza, and then Alex Guarnaschelli brings the sweetness with her Sticky Rice with Mango. Geoffrey Zakarian takes everyone back to school with his Hash Brown 101 course and makes a Crispy Hash Brown with Creme Fraiche and Smoked Salmon. Katie Lee Biegel takes things to the next level with her Fettuccine Alfredo Pie, and the hosts take a fun Pasta Personality Test to determine their "inner pasta shape."