The Kitchen whips up everyone's favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and shares tips for making enough room in the oven for them all. Sunny Anderson heats things up with her Cheesy Bacon Cornbread Dressing, and Marcela Valladolid makes an Herb Roasted Acorn Squash that is sure to be a star on any table. Try two new twists on mashed potatoes with Katie Lee's French Onion Potatoes and Geoffrey Zakarian's Pomme Duchess. For dessert, Jeff Mauro serves up a treat with his No Bake Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie. A special guest joins the gang as they toast the holiday with Geoffrey's Butternut Squash Sidecar.
After indulging in rich food on the road, Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to the ranch to balance things out with healthy dishes that don't sacrifice flavor. Rocco DiSpirito makes an incredibly juicy but lean Straight Up Cheeseburger with low carb Better Than Mashed Potatoes and a Shrimp Gazpacho. Antonia Lofaso serves a Roasted Whole Branzino with Salsa Verde and Whipped Sweet Potatoes, and she flips some Paleo Pancakes with bananas and berries. Finally, Aaron May mixes up a skinny Paloma Flaca cocktail and serves lightened-up Seared Scallops with Vanilla Citrus Confit and a Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Gratin.
Pat and Gina are getting into a slimmer supper with their good friend Belinda Anderson. They keep it light and delicious with Grilled Salmon topped with a Citrus Butter and they're remixing mashed potatoes with their Crispy Mustard Potato Cakes. Then it's off to the perfect complement for any meal, a Crunchy Chopped Green Bean Salad. And to wash it all down, a refreshing Raspberry Basil Iced Tea.
Trisha Yearwood's center stage with her backup singer, Robert Bailey! She recalls one of her favorite food stops in Portland, Ore. and creates a menu based on her experience, including Filthy Dirty Martinis with Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Cherry Almond Skillet Shortbread and a Well-Done Steak. After the meal, Trisha and Robert perform a soaring a capella rendition of "How Do I Live."
The Kitchen is getting ready for Thanksgiving with dishes like Katie Lee's Maple Sage Roasted Turkey and Geoffrey Zakarian's Hawaiian Sweet Roll Stuffing. Katie then shares her Sweet Potato Hummus on Endive appetizer that pairs perfectly with Sunny Anderson's Maple Sage Roasted Bourbon Punch. Finally, the team gives their best tips for mastering mashed potatoes and creating fool-proof gravy and Chef Jerome Grant joins in to make a Pecan Pie.
Buckle up! 'Cause we're hitting the road with Emeril, Duff, Anne Burrell, and others to hear about some of their favorite food stops around the country. Delicious chili spiced Apple Pie, succulent roast pheasant, buttery lobster mashed potatoes...these are just a few of the dishes worth putting on the brakes for. So sit back and enjoy the ride on The Best Thing I Ever Ate - Road Trip!
Katie Lee Biegel takes a look back at her favorite Southern staples on The Kitchen! She reminisces on her Creamy Chicken and Dumplings, Sunny Anderson's Easy Peachy Jalapeno Cornbread, Geoffrey Zakarian's Walnut and Thyme Muffins and her Pimento Cheese Mashed Potatoes. Katie can't forget Jeff Mauro's Wagon Wheel Western BBQ Mac and Cheese, Sunny's Easy BBQ Brisket with Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash, or Geoffrey's delicious Boozy Mississippi Mud Pie.
Anne Burrell shows how to transform the humble shepherd's pie into a restaurant-worthy entree, using a little technique and a lot of love. Her Shepherd's Pie features diced lamb and veggies simmered in a rich stew, and baked under a thick blanket of creamy mashed potatoes. Equally belly-warming, Anne's Mushroom Soup With Bacon is a savory, smooth puree served with extra mushrooms, crisp bacon, and freshly chopped parsley.
Giada De Laurentiis celebrates the flavors of fall with elegant Thanksgiving side dishes. Some are family favorites, while others are a fun spin on the traditional. Baked Mashed Potatoes With Peas, Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs; Sweet and Savory Root Vegetable Stuffing With Apples and Dried Cranberries; Persimmon-Pumpkin Pie With Mascarpone Shortbread Crust are all perfect with the big turkey or as a great finish to a holiday meal.