Pat and Gina are bringing the Island flavors to Memphis today with a little help from Tony Neely. They've got a Grilled Jerk Chicken that'll have you feeling like you're on the beach. Then, Pat and Gina fry up some mouth-watering Fried Plantains. Next up, they keep it light with a deliciously simple, Black Bean, Mango and Tomato Salad. And finally, it wouldn't be a trip to the Islands without a cocktail and Pat and Gina don't disappoint when they do a little remixing to create a Pina Colada Sorbet with Coconut Whipped Cream. You'll be booking a trip to the Islands after this feast!
Jamie and Bobby Deen hit the country capital of the world—Nashville, Tenn. Rivaling their fried chicken, the boys are introduced to Neely’s BBQ and watch how Patrick Neely creates his famous BBQ sauce and dry rub! Then it’s off to sample some good old Tennessee T-Cakes created by Frances Barkley. Francis describes her T-Cakes as "not a cookie, cake or candy—it’s a confection!" So gooey, it is like biting into a moist brownie. And finally, Jamie and Bobby head to Lynchburg, Tenn., to sample the famous Lynchburg Whiskey Cake—a cake soaked in whiskey!
In this supersized episode, Rahm Fama tracks down El-Gigante, an infamous burrito layered with 8 pounds of meat, 1 pound of rice, and 1 pound of beans then slathered with a hearty meat sauce and cheese at Amigos Mexican Restaurant in Kansas City, Mo. He then makes a stop at Cowtown Diner in Fort Worth, Texas, where a team of hungry football players tackles “The Full of Bull,” a 64-ounce chicken-fried steak topped with 6 pounds of rich, buttery mashed potatoes. With barely room for more, Rahm visits Giant Burger in Springfield, Ore., where they flip up juicy 5-pound patties.
Jeff Mauro dishes out his best entertaining advice along with The Kitchen's top party-pleasing recipes. Kicking it off are ideas from Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee Biegel for a fun and delicious German Pub Party. Then, Jeff makes Smoked Crispy Chicken Drumsticks with Maple Butter Hot Sauce, perfect for pleasing a crowd, while Katie shares a new take on her favorite starter with her Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs. Geoffrey Zakarian shows off a super fun dessert to make tableside -- Crepes Suzette -- and Sunny's Hot Ham and Cheese Wreath is sure to impress for the holidays. Finally, nothing wows dinner guests more than a mini torch -- so Jeff flames up his Coffee Créme Brulee for a sweet finish to any special occasion.