It's time to relax, go ahead unbutton that top button and slip into the "Comfort Zone!" Step One, Gina's Individual Chicken Pot Pies; these beauties are jam packed with flavor and nutrients. Step Two, Homemade Apple Sauce, Pat's got a new gadget for peeling and slicing apples, get ready to be amazed! Almost there, Step Three, Gina's Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches! Pat and Gina's daughter, Shelbi, joins them in the kitchen to make these scrumptious cookies, and then they're sandwiched between butter pecan ice-cream and rolled in chopped pecans! You've officially made it; you're now in the "Comfort Zone!"
The Kitchen hosts share easy tricks to keep in your toolkit that get you ahead for mealtime. Alex Guarnaschelli kicks things off with her Chermoula Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Potatoes, and Katie Lee Biegel reveals two ways to pump up veggies -- Roasted Broccoli with Crispy Salami, Parmesan and Balsamic plus a Soy, Ginger, Garlic and Lemon Roasted Broccoli. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian whips up Caper-Herb Butter with Chilean Sea Bass, Sunny Anderson preserves herbs with her House Italian Seasoning and Jeff Mauro caps things off on a sweet note with his creamy Key-Lime Cannoli Dip.
From sweet to savory, Jeff Mauro is celebrating The Kitchen's favorite apple-inspired recipes. Sunny Anderson prepares a showstopping Easy Roasted Pork Loin with Jalapeño Apple Chutney and Cherry Relish, and Jeff makes a special side of Rye Stuffing with Apples, Pancetta and Sage. Geoffrey Zakarian cooks up a low-carb Almond Chicken Paillard with Arugula and Apple, and Jeff goes Midwestern with his Butterscotch Apple Gooey Butter Cake. Katie Lee Biegel gives squash a makeover with her Butternut Squash, Apple and Cranberry Crisp. Plus, Jeff shares tips for buying apples, delicious ways to cook with them, and a delicious apple drink!
The Kitchen aims to score all the likes with the coolest, trendiest game day party foods! Katie Lee Biegel packs flavor into her Buffalo Chicken Tot-chos, while Alex Guarnaschelli makes a Spiked Earl Grey Lemonade that's perfect for tailgating. Jeff Mauro levels up carbs with an epic Loaded Cream Cheese Bread. The hosts take a look at the latest taco trends, then Geoffrey Zakarian is on the grill pan with his easy and tasty Grilled Fish Tacos with Papaya Slaw. Sunny Anderson steals the show with her Cookie Butter Cookies. Plus, the hosts present their first ever Kitchen Bowl competition!
The Kitchen hosts fall in love with the pantry thanks to seasonal dishes using pantry staples. Katie Lee starts things off with her Chicken Bolognese using a secret ingredient that stumps all the hosts: evaporated milk! Alex Guarnaschelli dazzles with her Popovers with Sesame Butter and Spiced Pear Jam, and then Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian make side-by-side salads: German-Style Sweet Potato Salad and Lentil Salad with Mushrooms and Pink Lady Apples. Finally, Sunny Anderson makes her 1-2-3 Ingredient Spicy Bean Dip, and the hosts share tours of their own pantries.
Back-to-school season isn't just for kids! The Kitchen hosts are teaching new recipes and techniques, starting with Jeff Mauro's lesson on classic Chicken Marsala. Alex Guarnaschelli leads Salad School and shows off her viral 3-2-1-1 Vinaigrette. Katie Lee Biegel shares easy ways to showcase kids' school projects and makes Zoo Mix for an after-school snack. Geoffrey Zakarian wows with his Ricotta Gnudi with Browned Butter. The one and only Bobby Flay stops by to chat and gets challenged to a spelling bee, and Sunny Anderson rings in recess with her 1-2-3 Milkshake.
Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to put a spin on some American classics. Eric Greenspan begins with his Butter-Poached Lobster Rolls with Celery Fennel Slaw, before bowling everyone over with Twice-Baked Potatoes with Crispy Pork Belly. Maneet Chauhan isn't shy about her Southern Belle Mint Juleps and shakes things up with her Seekh Kebab Corn Dogs with Mint Mustard Sauce. Christian Petroni tears it up with a Teriyaki Meatloaf and gets nostalgic with his very own Cheesy Creamed Corn. Justin Warner races to greatness with his Speed-Brined Chicken Nuggets and fires up some fantastic Fajita Chimichangas.
Mary Berg loves to spend time in the kitchen, but sometimes life gets in the way, so these recipes are all about getting maximum deliciousness in 30 minutes or less. Shrimp Scampi-Linguini cooks up fast with a crispy breadcrumb topping. Then, Mary swaps out traditional veal for a quick-cooking Chicken Saltimbocca, tenderized and wrapped in prosciutto with sage. Plus, Beans on Toast is so much more than the sum of its parts with garlicky buttered toast, white kidney beans and crumbled feta cheese. For dessert, Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes are wee volcanos of sweet and salty goodness!