It's Thanksgiving, and class is in session! Four beloved teachers get the chance to compete for the title of Chopped Champion as they share their love of cooking and their heartfelt stories of educating America's children. Digging into the first Turkey Day basket, the teachers find something fried and something shaped like a pumpkin. In the entree round, a thematic loaf of bread seems suitable to gobble, gobble up just as it is, but the teachers must find a creative use for it. In the final round, will a spectacular ingredient inspire the teachers to end the meal with over-the-top desserts?
Guy Fieri's toasting Thanksgiving traditions. Chef Michael Voltaggio starts things off with a Pumpkin Pie Cocktail before stunning us with Sole Meunière with Sage Brown Butter and a sweet Citrus Tarte Tatin. Chef Jet Tila plies us with Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus in Crispy Phyllo, then makes Mushroom Crostini and Cauliflower Gratin. Chef Justin Sutherland starts with Smoked Turkey Roulade with Cornbread Stuffing before winning us over with a Wild Mushroom Green Bean Casserole. Chef Brooke Williamson checks all the boxes with Chicory and Apple Salad with Blue Cheese before bringing out her tantalizing Turkey Pot Pie.
Guy Fieri's having a farm-to-table holiday feast. Chef Lee Anne Wong lights up with a Fireside Delight before sharing Smoked Pork Cassoulet and sweet Lilikoi Skillet Souffle. Chef Aarti Sequeira preps Pumpkin-Tamarind Soup with Crispy Curry Leaves and has good luck with Duck with Fish Sauce Caramel. Chef Adam Sobel digs deep with Horseradish and Red Wine Braised Short Ribs and makes it a family affair with Nana's Lemon Broccoli with Toasted Pine Nuts and Roasted Garlic. Hunter Fieri reels in Red Snapper Escovitch and leaves Guy wanting more of his Morel Mushroom Toasts.
Halloween Wars is back for season 9 with more aspiring Halloween warriors looking to join the battle than ever before! The kitchen is set and the judges are ready for 18 of the best pumpkin carvers and cake and sugar artists in the world. Before they ever set foot in the Halloween Wars kitchen, these gleefully ghoulish geniuses hone their crafts with dreams of victory and a $50,000 grand prize. Follow the Halloween Wars crew as they travel across the U.S. -- and even venture out of the country -- to find the artists who have what it takes to compete.
'Tis the season at HG Headquarters! When Lisa has to convince Santa that guilt-free goodies do exist, one taste of her yummy Upside-Down Pumpkin Pie is all it takes. Lisa fills out her festive menu with savory Apple and Onion Stuffing, a crave-inducing It's Not Sweet Potato Casserole, and her come-a-knockin' Rockin' Green Bean Casserole. Plus, she'll raid the HG pantry to show us some must-have seasonal ingredients, Santa will get a super fun Secret Find, and Lisa's Holiday Party Survival Guide shows us how to handle all those holiday spreads! Ho-ho-Hungry Girl!
The Kitchen whips up everyone's favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and shares tips for making enough room in the oven for them all. Sunny Anderson heats things up with her Cheesy Bacon Cornbread Dressing, and Marcela Valladolid makes an Herb Roasted Acorn Squash that is sure to be a star on any table. Try two new twists on mashed potatoes with Katie Lee's French Onion Potatoes and Geoffrey Zakarian's Pomme Duchess. For dessert, Jeff Mauro serves up a treat with his No Bake Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie. A special guest joins the gang as they toast the holiday with Geoffrey's Butternut Squash Sidecar.
The Kitchen is sharing a love for autumn with new and creative recipes like Sunny Anderson's secret ingredient Red Eye Beef Stew and Geoffrey Zakarian's Thai Fried Riced Cauliflower. Get fresh for fall with great ways to cook with squash, including Katie Lee's Toad in a Hole and Jeff Mauro's "Squacho" cheese sauce. Cookbook author Raquel Pelzel stops by to serve up her Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese, and the hosts share fun pumpkin decor ideas that leave everyone saying, "Oh my gourd!" Geoffrey wraps up the party with a pear cocktail with a peppery twist.
The Kitchen hosts get ready for the big turkey day with a to-do list! Geoffrey Zakarian makes his picture perfect Whole Roasted Turkey with Sumac, Lemon and Thyme, plus gravy! Then, Sunny Anderson takes cranberry sauce to the next level with her Charred Orange Cranberry Relish. Jeff Mauro checks off a sensational side dish with his Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, and Katie Lee shares her Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Mushrooms. Katie's got dessert covered with a Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie, and the hosts have decor ideas, wine tips and an unforgettable game that the family will love!