Jim White of Casa Vieja in Corralis, NM, and Paula Deen of the Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah Georgia joins Gordon as he invades the fraternity and sorority-rich Union Street at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.
In the tiny town of Lufkin, Atkinson Candy makes "Chick-0-Stick" with peanut butter and toasted coconut. In Dallas, Mozzarella Company owner, Paula Lambert, is committed to creating some of the world's best cheeses. And try Lamme's Chewy Pralines in Austin.
In Las Vegas, the Final Four compete in two Throwdown-style competitions: they must each make an ultimate version of their own signature dish, while simultaneously creating an ultimate version of their competitor’s signature dish. All the while being peppered with questions from the committee, Paula and Extra’s Dayna Devon.
To celebrate the 25 years since "The Bag Lady" first began, Jamie is getting the old gang back together to reinvent some Bag Lady favorites. Jamie, along with Paula, Bobby and Jimmy Deen make Curried Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Smoky Pimento Cheese Sandwiches and of course, Friday's Special Grilled Chicken Salad With Honey Orange Dressing!
Jamie Deen doesn't need a farmer's market when his mom's garden is around the corner! Paula's garden features the freshest vegetables in the South, and provides Jamie with inspiration for the meal: Rosemary Pork Chops, with Creamed Corn and Bacon plus Quick Braised Collards and Seasonal Greens on the side. For dessert, Berry Crisp with Pistachios and Oats.
It's an insane week for Duff. He's shooting three television shows (Ace of Cakes, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and Paula's Party), making a huge cake for the Broadway premiere of "Crybaby" and Geof is building the tallest cake in Charm City Cakes history – a six-foot skyscraper that will be delivered to Philadelphia.
Jamie Deen has a special treat for his mom today as he prepares some of her favorites for dinner. He's starting with a simply delicious Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Chicken. Next, he puts together his signature, Bow Tie Pasta Salad. And finally, Paula and Jack go old school when they hand churn some irresistible Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream. Dinner with Ginny is always a special treat!
This week, the finalists head to Miami for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Paula Deen is having a summer beach party for friends and family at SOBE -- and the finalists are cooking up the meal! Each finalist must create an adult dish for the party and a kids' version of the dish for this beachside bash. The final eight will also have to perform a 30-second "entertaining tip" on camera, which will be watched by the judging table.
As an Italian-American from Chicago, Jeff's heart pumps red sauce. Good thing Italians are also known for their spectacular sandwiches. Jeff's friend Paula from Danny's Cafe makes his all-time favorite Italian-style sandwich: The fried meatball hero. So the Sandwich King soaks in some inspiration before heading home to have a whack at this special sandwich himself. When he's done with that, it's on to another slice of Italy: a cheesy eggplant parmesan hero. A simple chopped salad rounds things off. Buon appetito!