The Kitchen is getting spicy with Marcela Valladolid's classic Mexican Chili Rellenos, and chef and restauranteur Ming Tsai demonstrates fall-flavored Fried Wontons with Dipping Sauce. Then, learn how to prepare two comforting fall soups, and Jeff Mauro teaches actress Raven-Symone how to make Cavatelli and Vodka Sauce. Plus, holiday baking gadgets are tested and Geoffery Zakarian toasts to fall with a Vanilla-Scented Pear and Bourbon Spritz.
You don't have to sacrifice incredible food experiences in order to save a buck! Antonia Lofaso keeps her wallet full with irresistible Mexican munchies in Venice Beach, Calif., Duff Goldman saves a ton as he takes on the enormous Orca Platter in Washington, D.C., and Ali Khan gets incredible bang for his buck with a one-of-a-kind meal in Des Moines, Iowa, that you have to see to believe.
Sometimes the best dishes are in the last place you'd ever expect to find them. We've scoured the globe, searched far and wide, and the hunt stops here. Alex Guarnaschelli ends the debate over where to find the best bagel -- it's in North Yarmouth, Maine! Jeff Mauro finds a game-changing falafel in the back of a jewelry store, and Geoffrey Zakarian unearths hidden Mexican treasure in Buffalo, New York.
Ree Drummond is cooking up her favorite one-pan crowd pleasers that friends and family will love. There's Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice that works for a party, plus a duo of perfect pastas: shortcut Sheet Pan Lasagna and a delicious mashup Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese. Finally, Braised Short Ribs and Carrots are just the thing for a celebration. These ideas are great for the holidays -- or anytime!
Inspired by a margarita at one of her favorite bars, Damaris invites the mixologist back to the kitchen with Mexican Food on the brain. On the menu: easy-to-make spicy, homemade "Fauxrizo" Taco Filling, Coconut Lime Black Beans and to finish the plate off, a simple, aromatic Jicama and Cilantro Creme Slaw. Damaris's fiery menu is cooled down with a Blackberry and Sage "Heart of Darkness" Margarita.
The recruits put their taste buds to the test in the fairytale-inspired game "Once Upon a Thyme." Then, chefs Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso teach the recruits to craft their own version of a hero sandwich. In the main dish challenge, the teams venture into Mexican cuisine, making flavorful enchiladas. For the bottom two, it's a taco showdown to see who will fold under pressure in the blind elimination.
The Kitchen is getting spicy with Marcela Valladolid's classic Mexican Chili Rellenos, and chef and restauranteur Ming Tsai demonstrates fall-flavored Fried Wontons with Dipping Sauce. Then, learn how to prepare two comforting fall soups, and Jeff Mauro teaches actress Raven-Symone how to make Cavatelli and Vodka Sauce. Plus, holiday baking gadgets are tested and Geoffery Zakarian toasts to fall with a Vanilla-Scented Pear and Bourbon Spritz.