The Kitchen co-hosts are making colorful, spicy and sparkling foods to celebrate Independence Day. Geoffrey Zakarian gets festive with his Dry Rubbed Hanger Steak with Smoky Aioli and Charred Peppers. Sunny Anderson makes a dish with a hometown spin, her Sweet Quick Kenner Maque Choux. Jeff Mauro brings the heat with his Crispy Oven-Fried M-80 Chicken Wings. Katie Lee Biegel supplies the Independence Day veggies, Blue Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes. Then, Jeff shows off some bartending flair with a Star Spangled Spirit.
Guy Fieri always has friends coming over, and today he has a special guest to lend a hand in the kitchen. The two begin with roasted Malibu Oysters and a bubby Ting cocktail. For the main course, an herb-rubbed pork roast with pesto veggies is served alongside Farro Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette. Guy's guest makes his favorite margarita to finish the meal with style.
Ree Drummond is sharing a collection of Tex-Mex freezer favorites from years gone by. First, Pineapple Pork Shoulder is amazing in everything from nachos to pineapple pizza. Then, King Ranch Chicken casserole is an absolute make-ahead marvel, and All-Purpose Tex-Mex Veggies can turn into delicious tacos, salad and quick quesadillas. Finally, stunning and versatile Roasted Tomatillo Sauce completes the lineup.
Ina Garten's favorite part of Thanksgiving is the sides, and she is sharing past classics and new favorites. There's Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding, Homemade Gravy and Cranberry Fruit Conserve. She has new ideas for sprouts, sauteed, roasted, shredded and taste-tested by Bobby Flay, and Ina makes the best Haricots Verts with Dill and Hazelnuts. Then, there's amazing Celery Root and Apple Puree and Classic Mashed Potatoes with Three Variations, and Root Vegetable Gratin is make-ahead and marvelous. For roasted vegetables, Ina's got cauliflower, carrots, kale and a new favorite, Roasted Broccolini with Cheddar. Plus, Nigella Lawson, Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Jennifer Garner and Chef Massimo Bottura share their must-have Thanksgiving dishes. Forget the turkey -- Thanksgiving dinner is all about the sides.
After you've devoured this light and crispy fried shrimp, you'll want to use the tempura recipe over and over again for dishes like tempura veggies too.
Thanksgiving is a time to spend with friends, family and fabulous food! Giada De Laurentiis creates a fresh approach to a classic menu with Roasted Root Vegetable Salad, Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Risotto and Cranberry-Orange Glazed Turkey for a memorable Thanksgiving.