Next time you make an egg-in-a-hole, consider using avocado instead of bread. Top it with pico de gallo and crushed tortilla chips for a healthy dish with a Mexican twist.
The chefs are surprised with some thrifty, yet uniquely yummy, finds in the baskets, like pork buns and Mexican street corn in the first round. The competitors must pair a pickled product with a fair favorite in their entrees, then some delectable little cakes and an odd sauce make an appearance in the last basket.
Nancy's Aunt Jean is in town from Las Vegas and has developed a love for Mexican food. Nancy is putting together a small poker night with a Southwestern flair, with Chorizo Quesadillas With Easy Homemade Salsa, Buffalo Shrimp Skewers, Nancy's Pomegranate Guacamole and Sparkling Vodka Margaritas, made with apple vodka from a nearby orchard.
Guy fires up the romance with a spicy meal inspired by his Mexican vacations. Tender halibut in a pumpkin seed crust heats things up with a Cilantro Serrano Cream sauce. On the side, Guy's mashed potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and studded with roasted peppers. Dessert keeps the flames alive with chile-dusted Chocolate Quesadillas.
Food Network Stars and celebrities are exposing their favorite Guilty Pleasures! Discover where Ross Mathews gets his Mexican food fix in the California desert and see Richard Blais' favorite cheesy apple pie. Joey Lawrence revels in a burger from Virginia, and find out why Fabio Viviani likes his spaghetti and meatballs in sandwich form.
Guy Fieri's traveling the country, digging into awesome bird and beef. In Longmont, Colo., a fried chicken emporium servin' up their specialty along with unique chicharrones. In Dallas, a meaty spot smoking up the duck and piling up the brisket. And in Phoenix, a legit Mexican joint dishin' out off-the-hook barbacoa and gorditas.
Guy Fieri rolls out for great foreign flavors: Scandinavian cooking at a place in Chicago, from meatballs with lingonberries to house-cured gravlax; Middle Eastern favorites at an old drive-in in Arlington, Texas, from falafel to pilaf; and authentic Mexican cooking in Guy's home town, Santa Rosa, Calif., from homemade tacos to sopas.
Kelsey takes the intimidation out of home entertaining with a few essential tips and some easy-to-make recipes: A luscious Pork Roast made with a secret ingredient; a spicy Mexican-inspired Corn; and a decadent chocolate/peanut butter dessert — all designed to minimize your stress and maximize your time with your guests. Party on!