The Kitchen is beating the summer heat with dishes that don't require the stove. Geoffrey Zakarian thrills at the grill while making his Whole Chicken with Red Bliss Potatoes, Summer Squash and Chili Garlic Butter. Former White House Chef Sam Kass serves up a quick and easy Canned Salad, and Katie Lee throws everything in the bag to make her Bloody Mary Shrimp Ceviche Rice Bowl. Jeff Mauro pulls together Slow Cooker Crispy Carnitas, and then Geoffrey uses the leftovers for a simple Cubano Sandwich. For dessert, Sunny Anderson gathers store-bought treats to make a decadent Nunya' Business Chocolate, Cherry and Whip Trifle.
Why go out to a fancy restaurant to make your anniversary special when you can just stay home and make an easy, romantic meal? Sandra has created a sophisticated crystal lounge, and an elegant menu, to make a perfect anniversary party. It all starts with slow-cooked Hot Honeyed Spareribs with chili, garlic and some special shortcuts. Then it's Red Pepper and Tapenade Slices that are so light and crispy, you won't save them just for special occasions. Next up, an elegant White Pizza that works as an appetizer or a main course. For dessert, it's simple and scrumptious Oatmeal Rum Cookies. Then it's cocktail time with a Key Lime Martini.
The Kitchen eases back into entertaining with a full menu for the perfect easy but still impressive gathering. Geoffrey Zakarian stirs up a Maple Old-Fashioned, and Katie Lee Biegel makes a simply delicious Creamy Burrata and Sweet Fig Appetizer. Sunny Anderson whips up her Easy White Bean and Mushroom Soup, and Geoffrey raises the "steaks" with his Pan Roasted Filet Mignon with Green Peppers. Alex Guarnaschelli makes a standout side dish of Sweet and Sour Flowering Red Onions. Jeff Mauro fires up his Coffee and Creme Brulee with a Little Flambe Finish, and the hosts debut a fun conversation-starter game to get guests laughing.
Half of this and half of that adds up to many crazy combinations on today's Unwrapped. First, witness the clash of two titanic flavors with Doritos Collisions chips. Next, how do cream and milk come together to create the essential coffee complement? The Sassy Cow Creamery shows how they produce Half & Half. Zatarain's spices things up with their version of a classic Louisiana mishmash-red beans and rice. Also, see how Extinguishers candy seizes with sour, then pleases with sweet. Learn the legend of how the black and white cookie began at Zaro's bakery in New York. Then, Cushman's Honeybells are half tangerine, half grapefruit, and totally delicious.
Midweek meal monotony got you down? I've got the cure: Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Blue Cheese and Pecans, some Savory Swiss Chard and Red Wine Rice with Grapes.