Valerie Bertinelli cooks a springtime feast for her family by adapting some of her mom's favorite recipes. When she has trouble remembering a recipe, Valerie videochats with her mom, Mrs. B, for advice. Her menu includes Honey Mustard Glazed Ham, Pea and Mint Risotto, Strawberry Shortcake Trifle, and Cinnamon Sugared Walnuts.
Trisha teaches her nephews their grandaddy's (her daddy's) famous Brunswick stew recipe. Trisha also teaches her young nephews her drop biscuit recipe, aka Easiest Muffins. To reward them for their hard work, she makes the boys Sweet and Saltines, an addictive, easy dessert that is prized among her family and friends.
Do you know what first lady popularized an easy-to-make candy recipe? And can you guess which president's wife liked to keep things on the healthier side? Plus one first lady adds a "twist" to an old recipe. All this and more as we count down the Top Five.
When the remaining celebrity recruits walk into Boot Camp, they find two huge boards with incomplete recipes. As a team, they work to fill in the blanks and cook the recipe. Then the recruits are tasked with making fresh pasta with seafood, pushing the culinary boundaries of the seafood-averse.