Alex Guarnaschelli presents some of The Kitchen's best noodle dishes and makes rich, savory Short Rib Ragu over pappardelle, a satisfying noodle-based meal that's perfect for any night of the week. Sunny Anderson uses rice noodles for her Easy Chilled Peanut Noodles, and a signature soup meets pasta bake in Jeff Mauro's French Onion Soup Mac and Cheese. Plus, everyone swoons over Katie Lee Biegel's Marry Me Chicken Pasta, Alex Guarnaschelli whips up her Fideo soup, and Geoffrey Zakarian makes a refreshing pasta salad of Elbow Macaroni with Pine Nuts, Lemon and Fennel.
These dishes are the cherry on top of a perfect meal! Sunny Anderson introduces a new sweet trend while revisiting some of The Kitchen's sweetest recipes. Jeff Mauro travels back in time with a Chocolate Lava Cake, Alex Guarnaschelli makes a showstopping Lemony Baked Alaska with Strawberries and Katie Lee Biegel whips up a dreamy Coconut Tres Leches Cake. Jocelyn Delk Adams visits to make No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, Sunny recreates a local favorite -- Easy Raspberry and Strawberry Danishes -- and the hosts sprinkle on some unusual ice cream toppings.
The Kitchen hosts are sharing the local restaurants and food traditions they love. Jeff Mauro fires up an Old-World Chicago-Style Thin Crust Pizza. Alex Guarnaschelli shares one of her restaurant's special "family meals," Tomato and Coconut Chicken Over Spiced Rice Pilaf. Katie Lee Biegel remakes one of her favorite restaurant dishes: White Bean, Cherry Tomato and Sausage Orecchiette. Sunny Anderson channels a New Jersey favorite breakfast with Easy Raspberry and Strawberry Danishes, and Geoffrey Zakarian makes a Florida-Inspired Fried Fish Sandwich. Plus, they spotlight a local bakery doing good for the community!
The Kitchen hosts are helping you pull off the perfect brunch at home! Geoffrey Zakarian kicks things off with his Lambrusco Spritz Sangria. Then, bring on the benedicts with Geoffrey's Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict with Sauce Maltaise and Katie Lee's Country-Style Eggs Benedict. Jeff Mauro has a twist on a trend with his Cannoli-Style Ricotta toast, and Sunny Anderson grills up her Easy Bacon, Peppers and Cheese Home Fries. Alex Guarnaschelli finishes the meal on a sweet note with her Powdered-Style Cake Donuts and Melted Coffee Ice Cream Latte.
The Kitchen crew is whipping up exciting new lunches -- no sad, bagged sandwiches here! Geoffrey Zakarian makes a savory "Italian Wedding Soup" inspired Meatball Sandwich. Sunny Anderson makes a Creamy Reuben Soup with Rye Toast Croutons, inspired by the all-time favorite sandwich. Katie Lee Biegel recreates an iconic BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad with easy at-home spins. Special guest host Kalen Allen cooks up his updated version of a "struggle meal" with Kielbasa and Beans. Jeff Mauro fries up Crispy Nashville Hot Popcorn Shrimp and Cheesy Grits.
The Kitchen is sharing some delicious new ideas for lunch, and Jeff Mauro kicks things off with Mauro's Muffuletta. Then nutritionist Joy Bauer stops by with healthy swaps for a Chicken Salad with Caesar Dressing. Katie Lee cooks up a quick and easy Black Bean and Kale Soup, and Geoffrey Zakarian freshens things up with a Greek Salad. Sunny Anderson builds a Lemon Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl with special sous chefs, actors Laura Wright and Wes Ramsey, and Fruit Infused Cold Brew Tea is a refreshing end to the meal.
It's time to blow out the candles and make a wish for The Kitchen's birthday show! Katie Lee makes a special birthday meal, Porterhouse Steak with Herb Fries. Geoffrey Zakarian's Shrimp Bruschetta and Sunny Anderson's Mini Pita Pizzas are fun finger foods for any occasion. Baker Melissa Ben-Ishay creates birthday magic with a Tie-Dye Birthday Cake, and the hosts throw a Piece of Cake Party featuring Geoffrey's Sorbet Punch and Katie's DIY Donut Wall. Finally, Geoffrey shows off a new way to hand out prizes for a birthday bash with his Punch Box.
The Kitchen is sharing shortcuts to stress-free weeknight meals, starting with Katie Lee's One Pot Beef Bourguignon. Jeff Mauro makes a quick and easy Eggplant Parm Cheat Sheet, and Geoffrey Zakarian serves up a showstopping Savory Galette. Cookbook author Elizabeth Heiskell wows with her one-dish dessert, Chocolate Cobbler with Cherry Ice Cream. Food Network Fantasy Kitchen's Scott Conant joins the hosts as they return to culinary basics to answer some frequently asked Kitchen Helpline questions, and then Geoffrey makes a cocktail that will last all week, a big-batch Boulevardier.
The Kitchen hosts are sharing their best one pan plans for easy meals. Sunny Anderson makes a flavor-packed Easy Crispy Rice and Honey Sambal Salmon Cheat Sheet. Next, Katie Lee Biegel shows us her Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls, and Alex Guarnaschelli shares her guide to making a quick, flavorful Easy White Wine Caper Sauce. Jeff Mauro uses a cast-iron pan to make his Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and special guest Scott Conant from House of Knives stops by to make his One Skillet Chicken with Basil Chimichurri.
The Kitchen hosts a star-studded Friendsgiving feast with Food Network friends Ree Drummond, Eddie Jackson and Trisha Yearwood. The star of the meal is Sunny Anderson's 'Sunny, Who Pecanned My Bird' Bird. Ree shares her recipe for Homemade Green Bean Casserole, Eddie makes his 'Dressed Up' Mac and Cheese, and Trisha serves up a Lemon Pecan Slab Pie. The hosts then add festive flare to the table with beautiful and edible Thanksgiving centerpieces. Finally, Geoffrey Zakarian makes a Gobble Gobble Punch and our Friendsgiving guests reveal their most shocking Turkey Day confessions.