After a morning spent at an adoption event for homeless animals, Valerie Bertinelli uses new and old family recipes to throw a sparkling cocktail party for her fellow volunteers, serving Pureed Artichoke Crostini with Lime Salt, Mint Cucumber Soup, Italian Finger Sandwiches and Deviled Eggs Three Ways. Her husband, Tom, adds to the festivities with his Summer Negroni.
Chef Anne and Chef Tyler test the Recruits' knowledge of food, putting the teams head to head in an effort to gain recipe steps through food trivia. As the Recruits attempt to cut down the competition, they learn and execute knife skills to prepare their dishes. They all make Paella, some ending up with fewer bandages than others.
First season winners, Dan Smith and Steve McDonaugh, show the remaining six finalists how they share the stage. Next Giada DeLaurentiis dazzles the finalists with her multitasking abilities. For their Challenges the finalists split up into pairs for a demo of two Food Network recipes. Giada aids the Selection Committee in choosing the remaining five finalists.
Here's a healthy idea: find one simple recipe that can get you started on an entire week's worth of well-balanced meals. Parmigiano And Herb Fortified Stock, Roasted Tomatoes; Hearty And Healthy 3-Bean Minestrone; Spicy Roasted Tomato Marinara With Spaghetti Squash; Smoky Spanish Hunter's Chicken; Mexican Style Pesto With Rice Or Whole Grain Pasta; Eggplant Parm Stacks
Sandra is turning Cuban-inspired favorites into Money Saving Meals. Cuban classics like Cuban Sandwiches with Crispy Plantain Chips and Chicken and Rice are on the menu as well as Sandra's very own take on Tres Leches Cake. For Cocktail time Mojitos take center stage plus a terrific Round Two Recipe for Rice Cakes with Creamy Cilantro Sauce!
Ree Drummond shares a selection of delicious summertime recipes from years gone by. She tosses a crisp, colorful Sesame and Ginger Noodle Salad and stacks Mini Muffulettas, a favorite sandwich from trips to New Orleans. Then, she prepares an elegant appetizer, Caprese Skewers with Plum Balsamic Drizzle, and a real grown-up pleasure, Chocolate-Orange Martini.
Ree Drummond shares recipes from through the years that are outrageous, indulgent and next-level fantastic. First, she stacks a sensational Bodacious Burger with tons of toppings and creates Mixed Seafood Pasta that's pure, creamy luxury. Then, Ree gets decadent with Deep Fried Cheesecake Bites that defy belief and her craziest grilled sandwich ever, Fancy Grilled PB&J.
Trisha and her close friend, Kim, get together for the classic Southern tradition of making food as gifts. There's Hot Corn Dip to munch on while cooking, then it's on to the gift making! With nostalgic recipes like Margaret's Raisin Bread in a Can, Crockpot Chocolate Candy and Peanut Brittle, a homemade gift can't go wrong!
Ree Drummond is sharing recipes and stories from an engagement fiesta she hosted for a family friend. She re-creates the Tex-Mex party menu by making out-of-this-world Crispy Cerveza Battered Fish, which is perfect in tacos with fiery Salsa Roja and cooling Charred Lime Crema. She also makes perfectly sweet Sopapillas and Prickly Pear Margaritas.
We're revealing our new deck and showing you how to grill the perfect steak. Create a colorful pasta salad with seasonal vegetables and learn two recipes with jarred and fresh artichokes. There's compound butter to spice up your meals and ideas for what to make with the last scoop in the jar. Plus, a gin punch.