To highlight Friendsgiving, host Jesse Palmer asks the remaining 10 bakers to create flavor friends desserts designed to make a seasonal flavor pairing shine. Then, the bakers are divided into two teams for the ultimate fall flavor showdown as they take on apple vs. pumpkin desserts in an all-out effort to settle the debate for judges Carla Hall, Duff Goldman and Nancy Fuller.
Sandy Lee is sharing a festive seasonal feast at a price that won't leave you feeling like a turkey! Sandy's harvest feast menu includes Roasted Turkey With Citrus Butter, Country Bread Stuffing, Leek Mashed Potatoes and for dessert a festive Pumpkin Tiramisu! When the big day is over, Sandy puts those leftovers to good use with a fabulous Round Two Recipe for Thanksgiving Shepherd's Pie.
Nancy Fuller and her husband, David, are hosting Thanksgiving dinner, and she's sharing some fresh, time-saving spins on her favorite turkey-day dishes. Nancy relives some of the best moments from holidays past and makes new family memories as she prepares Rolled Turkey Breast with Nutty Fruit Stuffing, Thanksgiving Succotash, Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Fresh Horseradish and Pumpkin and Apple Pie.
Ree Drummond is preparing fall-inspired sweets to have on standby for visitors at her and her sister's remodeled house in town. She puts a spin on a campfire classic with her S'mores Cookies, makes delectable shortcut Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cups, cooks easy Apple Fritters and blends together a divine Pumpkin Pie Snacking Granola. That's four fabulous housewarming treats for anyone that calls at the new abode!
Ree Drummond is in the holiday spirit, sharing showstopping sweets perfect for a Thanksgiving feast. There's a seasonal Pumpkin Cream Cake that's just the thing for the big day and an impressive Cranberry Orange Trifle that's simple and stunning. Then, Ree puts a spin on the classics with an out-of-this-world Sheet Pan Dutch Apple Tart and downright delicious Pretzel White Chocolate Cookies.
Valerie Bertinelli and her best gals are getting together to give thanks for each other before heading off for their family celebrations. Valerie's got the perfect Thanksgiving meal with Sweet and Salty Pepitas, Acorn Squash and Baby Bitter Greens with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing, and a perfectly Deep-Fried Turkey topped with gravy. For dessert, there's homemade Pumpkin Pie served with a tangy Cinnamon Buttermilk Whipped Cream.
No holiday is a bigger deal to Trisha Yearwood than Halloween. She loves costumes and adores making any dish that fits the occasion, from spooky Spider Web Deviled Eggs to sweet Red Candy Apple Slices. Trisha shows off her most-outlandish Halloween costumes and the epic recipes, like pumpkin-shaped Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers and Pizza Tentacles, that she's made while dressed up.
Guy Fieri rolls out to some joints doing comfort food their way: In Arizona, where a Paris-trained chef is doing ham steak with red eye gravy; in San Francisco, where a trained pastry chef has folks lining up for chili cheddar cornbread and pumpkin oatmeal pancakes; and in Milwaukee, where another trained chef is wrapping bacon around meatloaf, and deep frying a ball of turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.
This trip, Guy's gettin' a variety of Thanksgiving tastes and treasures. In Albuquerque, N.M., the father/son bakery crafting a totally unique take on the Thanksgiving bird. In Santa Fe, N.M., the off-the-beaten-path deli turning out traditional turkey wild rice soup and pumpkin pie. And in Kansas City, Mo., the lifelong 'cue master cranking out smoked turkey and beans to please locals and barbecue competitors alike.
Kardea Brown makes the most of a free day by preparing dishes that make perfect leftovers. First up is Chicken Pot Pie, which is good at first bite and even better the next day. She also makes plenty of Cheesy Country Ham Grit Balls with Spicy Mayo and some Pan-Roasted Sage and Butternut Squash. Finally, Kardea bakes a Pumpkin Chai Loaf that she'll enjoy today, tomorrow and days after!