In this episode, Marcela makes a menu that highlights four key culinary gifts that Mexico has given the world (corn, chocolate, avocadoes, and chiles) and shows viewers how easy it is to incorporate these into their favorite mouth-watering Mexican dishes. Like Easy Corn Tamales, fluffy and delicious...Mexican Chocolate Margaritas, with chocolate liqueur, cinnamon, and of course, tequila... smooth Avocado Flan with crunchy sweet corn kernels...and Stress-Free Salsa, cooked with two kinds of chiles.
Ingrid makes a slam dunk with this all-star dinner she shares with friends. With an appetizer of Chorizo Rolls and Gauchup, a 3-point shot of Chicken Wings and Mango-Tamarind Sauce and Margarita popsicles.
Ree Drummond is sharing a foolproof plan for an impromptu Tex-Mex dinner party. For the main course, there are quick and easy Chili Orange Steak Street Tacos with simple Cilantro Salsa, and a stunning Corn and Black Bean Salad is served with an amazing Creamy Jalapeño Lime Dressing. For dessert, Ree makes a showstopping shortcut Strawberry Tres Leches Cake. Plus, a classic Margarita Pitcher is on the cocktail menu for a spur of the moment get-together.
Jeff Mauro is raising the "bar"-b-q with a variety of grilling favorites, including his Rainbow Rubs and Spicy Margarita. Geoffrey Zakarian demonstrates how to grill a whole branzino, and Sunny Anderson cooks up a Grilled Steak Supreme inspired by her favorite pizza recipe. Guest chef Michael Symon duels with Geoffrey as he unveils his Grilled Chicken Thighs with Blackberry BBQ Sauce, and Jeff gets help from his dad to prepare the perfect Grilled Prime Cheesesteak Tacos.
Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski task the five remaining teams with making the ultimate destination beach wedding cake topper. Then the teams meet their next client, a lively couple getting married on the beach in Mexico. The couple wants their cake to include their favorite things about Mexico, like vibrant colors, beaches, Dia de los Muertos and margaritas. The judges send one baking duo out with the tide, but the four surviving teams surf closer to $25,000.
The Neelys are planning a budget friendly get-together; it's all about Money Saving Party Pleasers without sacrificing flavor. First, they're making Cheesy Pork Enchiladas that will knock your socks off! Then, they're baking their Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings to keep it on the healthy side. Next, it's a simple side, Summer Squash and Green Rice. Finally, what party would be complete without Gina's famous Frozen Peach Margaritas? These money saving party pleasers will fill you up without weighing your wallet down!
Sandra Lee heads to the waterfront to grill up a delicious seaside menu full of fresh seafood. First to hit the grill are some quick and easy grilled Dockside Shrimp Skewers. Then, super tasty Shoreline Salmon Sliders. Plus, a simple grilled dessert, Crispy Cinnamon Bread and Berries, that takes just minutes to prepare. For cocktail time a Coconut Margarita is the perfect drink to enjoy while you watch the waves roll by. And of course a seaside tablescape inspired by the beautiful surroundings.
The Kitchen hosts are throwing a Friendsgiving party with inventive and casual Turkey Day dishes. Geoffrey Zakarian and Alex Guarnaschelli kick off the meal with a Toasted Mulled Cider Margarita and Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney and Toasted Almonds. Sunny Anderson creates an all-new Easy Apple Stuffing Loaf, and Jeff Mauro makes Roasted Turkey and Root Vegetables. The hosts work together on a French Onion Soup Potato Gratin, and Katie Lee Biegel dishes out Mini Pumpkin Spice Latte Puddings.
Babycakes Food truck is the only pancake food truck in all of America, and Sunny heads to Chicago to meet the owner, Leah. She reveals her Rainbow Silver Dollar Pancakes that inspired the truck, and also shows Sunny her Strawberry Margarita and Sausage Apple Pancakes that sell like, well hotcakes. Then Sunny is on the Bethany, Conn., farm of Kathleen to get the homemade Pierogi recipe, which was passed down from her grandmother, that now hundreds flock to the farm to taste, alongside Kathleen's homemade Veggie Chili.
Money Saving Meals is heading to the lone star state for some authentic Tex-Mex flavors that won't scorch your budget. It begins with a sure fire recipe for Grilled Tex-Mex Pork Chops and a hearty No Beans Beef Chili that the whole family will love. Throw in some Spicy and Sweet Cornbread and a tall Mango Margarita and you have a Money Saving Meal that any Texan would be proud of ... plus a sure-to-satisfy Round Two Recipe for Beef Burritos!