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.
First, it's food stuffed with flavor like Marcela Valladolid's Picadillo Stuffed Peppers. Then, which popular "stuffed" tools are worth it and two recipes for easy weeknight meals: Geoffrey Zakarian's Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast and Sunny Anderson's Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast. Food blogger Nicole Friday makes Apple, Pear and Walnut Stuffed French Toast, the Kitchen Helpline is stuffed with questions and answers, and Geoffrey makes a Bloody Mary with a stuffed garnish.
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Stuffed Surprises
Learn how to make an easy Al Pastor-style pork tenderloin. Then, food hacks are put to the test, and two delicious tomato summer side dishes. Actress Melissa Gilbert shares her fried chicken recipe and Food Network Star finalists Jay Ducote, Eddie Jackson and Dom Tesoriero compete for the best poolside snack. Plus, tips for your next pool party and a summer twist on a Bloody Mary.
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Watermelon Snacks from Food Network Star Finalists
Ina Garten is sharing her foolproof plan for the ultimate cocktail party, starting with three updated classics, Limoncello Vodka Collins, Jalapeno Margaritas and Dark Rum Southsides. For make-ahead cocktails, Ina has Dukes Cosmopolitan and Rose Sangria, and she has three incredible champagne drinks, as well as the blueprint for setting up a bar and invitation etiquette. Easy appetizers include Endive and Gorgonzola plus Blinis with Creme Fraiche, and Ina puts a twist on favorites with Warm Marinated Olives, Lamb Sausage in Puff Pastry and Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Louis. Then, Parmesan Crisps, Shards and Popcorn are three fast appetizers. There's a trip to Paris to make a Whiskey Sour at a world-famous bar and a visit to Bar Marmont in LA for a Jerry Thomas Manhattan master class. Finally, it's back to the barn for celebration Campari Orange Spritzers with Jeffrey, Pomegranate Gimlets with an all-star Mary Poppins cast and Cranberry Martinis to toast the festive season.