In Giada De Laurentiis' family, Sundays are set aside for family dinners. For a stress-free, traditional family dinner at home, Giada's menu includes casual but hearty dishes like Baby Back Ribs with Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce, Spaghetti with Zucchini and Squash, Baby Lettuces with Spicy Vinaigrette and, for dessert, Double Chocolate Chip Red Wine Bundt Cake.
Patricia Heaton is turning the tables on the team who keep her looking gorgeous by treating her "glam squad" to a special Patty pampering party. On the menu: a refreshing Cucumber Mint Sparkler that's sure to make everyone's skin glow, crisp and tangy Citrus Chicken Lettuce Cups, creamy Avocado Hummus and delicious Crab Cakes with a tropical Mango Salsa.
With winning recipes from his catering days, Big Daddy makes a flavorful working lunch. For the main attractions, he prepares Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps filled with fresh vegetables and a grilled Monte Cristo sandwich dipped in French toast batter. For dessert, Big Daddy goes nuts over his Killer Brownie Bites topped with hazelnuts and grenadine frosting.
Los Angeles has a variety of unique steak houses that have become part of the local culture. Inspired by a few restaurants' signature dishes, Giada hosts an intimate "steak house party" featuring Butter Lettuce Salad With Gorgonzola and Pear Vinaigrette, Grilled Rib Eye With Tomato and Poblano Chili Sauce and Spiced Bourbon, Beer and Maple Martinis.
Melissa d'Arabian shares her fun and simple recipes for homemade Falafel, which she serves on a simple salad of lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Her Creamy White Bean Yogurt Sauce is tangy and garlicky, perfect to drizzle over the golden falafel. Couscous Tabouli, packed with fresh herbs, tomatoes and Israeli Couscous, makes a light and zesty side.
Trisha Yearwood and her friend, Julie, bring on the heat! After chowing down on some delicious but fiery hot chicken from Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, the duo head to the kitchen to make some spicy specialties, including Spicy Chipotle Peanuts, South Tex-Mex Rice, Spicy Turkey Lettuce Cups with Red Pepper Jelly, and Blackberry Black Pepper Cocktails.