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Guy Fieri's checking out some tried and true local faves. In Kansas City, Mo., a neighborhood favorite is killin' it with their scratch-made standouts like pork hash with black beans. Down the road, the former chef to the President of Italy is dishing up authentic homemade pastas straight out of the family recipe book. Then in Albuquerque, N.M., a Southern joint situated on Route 66 is serving up a smorgasbord of dishes from smoked barbecue chicken to specialty hot dogs.
In Dundalk, Md., the Greek diner decked out in neon and servin' up family recipes like Yia Yia's grape leaves. In Oxnard, Calif., the jack of all trades joint is baking, brewing, and cooking all in the same restaurant and servin' up some creative burgers like lamb burger with red pepper relish. And in Charleston, S.C., southern heritage meets culinary creativity at this mom and pop joint, with favorites like deep fried pork chops with sweet and spicy pepper jelly.
Guy Fieri's digging into dishes just like Mama made. First in San Luis Obispo, Calif., an Italian joint is bringing real deal flavor with mouthwatering meatballs and a next-level gnocchi pizza bowl. Then in Indianapolis, a mother-son duo is cooking comfort food gone vegan by plating a rockin' Reuben and off-the-chain chimichangas. Plus, a funky taco spot in San Antonio is cranking out family recipes with a righteous roast beef quesadilla and a legit veggie taco.
Inspired by local food producers Ina is creating delicious recipes celebrating the incredible ingredients she can find right on her doorstep. First using Long Island honey there's Honey Vanilla Pound Cake, and then cheese from award winning Mecox Diary is the star in Mache With Warm Brie and Apples. And ideas to preserve flavor, homemade Vanilla Extract, raspberry vodka and Garlic and Lemon Oil inspired by local company East End Foodies. Local ingredients and seasonal produce get tackled in Ask Ina.
Ina Garten shares recipes that use her favorite good ingredients starting with good chocolate in her Chocolate Pecan Meringue Torte. Next, good maple syrup and lemon are turned into sublime side dishes including Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash as well as Tuscan Roasted Potatoes and Lemon. Good mustard is the magic ingredient in her Crispy Chicken Thighs with Mustard Sauce that are good enough for company. Finally, good salt is the secret to her Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies -- officially Ina's favorite cookies ever.
Chicago natives and sisters Staci and Kim, along with Staci's husband, Dan, moved to Nashville a couple of years ago and realized their beloved deep-dish style pizza was nowhere to be found. Now they're pouring everything, into what they hope is a recipe for success. Restaurant broker Keith Simpson will have his hands full aligning Staci and Kim's expectations with Dan's focus on the bottom line, but hopefully his sure hand will guide them into making the right choice.