It is a trip down memory lane. Giada is inspired to create a nostalgic Italian meal after looking through old photos of her childhood in Rome. Family members visit Giada in the kitchen as she cooks a menu that highlights some of her favorite Italian food memories. Lifestyle elements include an excursion to The Cheese Shop in Beverly Hills for fresh Mozzarella from Italy.
Nancy Fuller and her husband, David, are having a romantic alfresco dinner, and Nancy's whipping up the very same foods they ate on their first date! For this fresh, farmhouse-style meal, she's making Crispy Fried Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Jelly, Shrimp Scampi with Bucatini Noodles, Fresh Bean Salad with Creamy Caesar Vinaigrette and Bourbon-Soaked Cherry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cream Sauce.
Nancy Fuller's good friend is teaching a canvas and cocktails class, so she's promised to teach Nancy to paint in exchange for drinks. Nancy goes all in with a full-on meal that includes Lemon and Oregano Chicken, Orzo Pilaf Salad with Mustard Greens and Dried Cherries, Winter Citrus Tart with Shortbread Almond Crust for dessert and, most importantly, Moscow Mules to get everyone's creative juices flowing.
Franco Noriega recreates his Italian grandmother's favorite dishes! A Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza with melty caramelized onions and sweet balsamic vinegar glaze is the perfect appetizer. Then, his meaty, rich and creamy Rigatoni Bolognese is the star of the meal, while Stuffed Zucchini with Lemon Aioli is the perfect side. Finally, his simple Deconstructed Tiramisu celebrates the best part of this iconic Italian dessert -- the filling!
Franco Noriega's Peruvian inspired feast is the classic comfort food meal. Crispy and fluffy Baby Arepas with melted cheese and chorizo are the perfect appetizer, and there's nothing more comforting than juicy Pollo a la Brasa with crispy skin, smothered in a spicy green sauce. Papas Huancaina with a Spicy Cheese Sauce make for the perfect side, especially when paired with a Pisco Sour.
Take away all of the culinary creations of the past 10,000 years and what are you left with? Barley. But make no mistake, ancient though it may be, barley is no dino-seed when it comes to versatility in the modern kitchen. Alton shows us how to grind our own grains and turn a handful of hulls into a meal even a caveman could love.
Molly Yeh believes the farmers harvesting the beets need nourishment to get through the long days, so she's feeding the hungry crew with a hearty meal! Molly packs them Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Charred Broccoli Slaw and a side of Beet Chips with French Onion Yogurt. For a sweet treat, she adds some of her Thick Frosted Speculoos Cookie Bars and S'mores Puppy Chow.
Molly Yeh goes globetrotting with dinner while fixing up some of her favorite Korean-inspired foods! She makes her sweet and spicy Gochujang Meatloaf Sandwiches with tangy pickled cucumbers, oh-so-satisfyingly cheesy Korean Corn Dogs and their perfectly baked best friend: Spicy Blizzard Fries. To cap off the meal right, she finishes up with tangy Orange Bars with Sesame Crust that are to live for!
Molly is hosting a Chinese-inspired Thanksgiving on the farm, and she's featuring a ton of mouthwatering mash-up dishes. To start her massive meal, Molly makes Five-Spice Turkey with Sweet and Sour Glaze served with sides of Sticky Rice Stuffing and Greens with Crispy Onions and Chili Crisp. For dessert, she puts a spin on a classic with her Mandarin Meringue Pie
Guy Fieri and his caravan of friends and family start their epic journey through Appalachia. On this leg of the trip, a dairy farm visit turns into an ice cream-making contest and a camp meal becomes a pizza showdown. Plus, there's amazing food trucks, a real deal Mexican feast, a trip back to the Old West, lunch at a museum and hot laps in Corvettes.