Three generations of chefs inspired by Grandma's Old World recipes face off against a tight-knit family of young Mexican women with their own family recipes. The Steiner family has roots in French and Moroccan cuisine, with young executive chef Josh serving many of his grandmother's recipes at his own restaurant. Sisters Bianca and Irlanda, along with their cousin, Salma, grew up with traditional Mexican recipes passed down through generations, and now they run a catering business. Host Valerie Bertinelli challenges the teams to make brunches that represent their families, hearty meat and potatoes meals and their best guilty pleasure dishes, and judges Antonia Lofaso, Bricia Lopez and Johnny Spero decide which team blows them away.
The hosts share the best make-ahead recipes and tips to get you ready for a delicious and relaxing Turkey Day Dinner. Maile Carpenter stops by with a look inside Food Network Magazine, including a peak at some of the most outrageous turkey trends. Then there's the ultimate time line to get your shopping in order and your fridge stocked, plus exciting dessert offerings and new recipes for your pumpkin fix. Plus, the hosts fess up and reveal their Thanksgiving short cuts.
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Mini Pecan Pumpkin Pies