Lucky's Puccias in Austin, Texas, is our first course featuring yummy Italian sandwiches like their Hot Pastrami and Puccia Contadina stuffed with turkey provolone, arugula, tomato and a housemade olive tapenade. Then we make a beeline to the Honey Pot truck in Portland, Ore., for some sweet and savory pies. A trip to San Francisco follows where we dine out at the Phat Thai truck, sampling authentic Pad Thai, Som Tum Salad and Pad Kee Mao also known as "Drunken Noodles," a perfect hangover recipe, allegedly. Finally, it's all aboard Puckett's Trolley in Nashville for some Southern-style comfort food. Serving Shrimp and Grits Hush Puppies, Brisket Chimichanga and Catfish Tacos, this is definitely one streetcar named desire.
Salmon is crusted in cashews and later dressed with a sour cream and gogonzola dressing in two delicate dishes that are sure to make you an instant gourmet. Recipes include: Honey-Teriyaki Chicken Fingers with Sesame Seeds; Creamy Fusilli with Mushrooms and Chicken; Cashew-Crusted Salmon with Bok Choy; Salmon Cobb Salad in Creamy Dill Dressing.
This week our friend, the slow cooker, will cut our kitchen workload in half with some fast and healthy recipes starring chicken, veggies and fish. And for dessert, get your serving of fruit for the day with some Maple-Grilled Pineapple Rings.
When life gets you down, there is always one thing that makes you feel better -- comfort food! Lisa is challenged by an HG fan to whip up an HG version of her mother's mac and cheese recipe -- the pressure is on! Also, we get the skinny on the low cal (but fabulous) 'Cue the Pulled Pork and PB n' Chocolate Bread Pudding Bonanza. In addition, Lisa treats us to a Diner Survival Guide.
It's all about easy entertaining as Mary McCartney connects with her friend and A-list actress Kate Hudson. Mary shares delicious, simple recipes to serve company, from her Indulgent Shallot Tart to Salt and Pepper Crushed Potatoes with Lemon Dill Mayo. There's also her go-to side, Lemon Garlic Broccolini, and the trick to almost-instant Bananery Ice "Cream." Then it's time for a transatlantic cook-along as Mary makes Maple Vodka Peaches with a splash of Kate's own vodka and Kate's partner Danny serving as her Los Angeles camera crew.