Giada De Laurentiis creates meatless meals every Monday night at home. Not only are there health benefits to following the practice, but major environmental consequences as well. In this episode, she shares some of her favorite meatless recipes like Avocado Hummus, Lentil Burgers, Sweet Potato Salad and Tostadas made with Roasted Vegetables.
Giada De Laurentiis makes four traditional Italian recipes, then she takes a turn ... adding a few unexpected ingredients and techniques that give these familiar dishes a modern spin: Orzo With Mint Salmoriglio Sauce, Halibut With Artichoke and Olive Caponata, Rib-Eye Steaks With Smokey Arrabiata Sauce and Strawberries With Marsala and Lemon Sauce.
Molly Yeh's mom comes to the farm to share a few family recipes before baby arrives. Molly makes Pastrami Eggrolls as a tribute to her mother's hometown to go with Citrus Chicken Rice Bowls and Grilled Veggies. Together, they make Chocolate Sea Salt Rugelach -- a dish Molly grew up watching her mom make.
After trying a barbecue sauce from a competing restaurant that tastes exactly like his, Terry, the owner of Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in Texas calls the Mystery Diners. Charles sends in Mystery Diners Andy and Ben to find out if one of the employees is selling the secret family recipe.
Guy Fieri rolls in for classic meals done right: In Baltimore, a shack steamin' crabs with corn on the cob; in Memphis, the little place where one woman's doing her mom's classic southern favorites; and in Minnesota, a strip mall joint doin' homemade Italian from the same family recipes for thirty years.
Lynn has owned Bryan's Smokehouse in Lufkin, Texas for 15 years: Business was great at first, but now an oversaturated market and a staff of misfits have put Lynn further and further into debt. Can Chef Robert Irvine overhaul the poor service and lackluster barbecue recipe in two days to save Bryan's Smokehouse?
Katie Lee shows us an innovative recipe using your leftover holiday ham and Sunny Anderson has a delicious "one pan plan" chicken dinner. We celebrate Passover with fried matzo brei and show you how to make some no-guilt holiday desserts. Plus, tips on how to shop for the best knife for you.
Ree Drummond puts tomatoes in the spotlight with her collection of best recipes. First, she makes Stuffed Pizza Crust with a fabulous sauce and salad before preparing the perfect pantry meal of Cheesy Tomato Soup. Then, Ree puts a new spin on a classic with Taco Tomatoes and piles up some delicious Bruschetta.
Ree's stocking up the freezer for Ladd's grandmother, Edna Mae. On the drive from the ranch to town, she's sharing the mouthwatering dishes that's she's packed to go: All the perfect food to have on hand, plus tips and tricks. With recipes for Waffles, Lasagna Roll Ups, Potato Soup and Cheese Toast.
Trisha Yearwood's nephews return to the kitchen to learn some budget-friendly and belly-filling recipes. After giving out some gifts for the dorm, Trisha shows them how to stretch their dollar with dishes including Garlic Popcorn, Breakfast Burritos, PBJ Smoothies, Thai Peanut Butter Ramen and Peanut Butter Mug Cake with Chocolate Icing.