A hearty challenge is set for the pros and amateurs when chowder must be prepared with carnival treats. The waft of the fair grounds intoxicates some, but one cook falls into a deep-fried funk! Then, will judges Richard Blais and Monti Carlo undress the cons in the second round as they try to use the surprise ingredient of salad dressing?
Trisha Yearwood is celebrating her wax figure being inducted into Nashville's Madame Tussauds Wax Museum! The menu includes ingredients that are used in at least two ways, including Pork Tenderloin with Bacon Onion Jam, Apple Cider and Sauteed Apple Basmati Rice, Warm Wax Bean Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing, and Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Candied Lemons.
Ree Drummond has a line-up of the best bits of food, starting with an awesome Stuffed Pizza Crust with Arrabiata Sauce. Then, there's divine Orange Blueberry Muffin Tops and a double layer of the good stuff in A Little Fruit With My Crisp. Finally, Ree whips up a culinary revelation, Crispy Chicken Skins, and an incredible CLT Salad with Simple Ranch Dressing.
Alex is turning 15 and the Drummonds are celebrating with Iny's Prune Cake With Buttermilk Icing for birthday breakfast after an early morning in the saddle. Then, Ree's hosting a dinner party for Alex and her best friends with personalized New York Style Chopped Salad with an Herby Ranch Dressing, home baked Rosemary Focaccia and the cutest Flower Pot Desserts. Happy birthday, Alex!
Nancy Fuller's daughter Nita and her kids are visiting for the weekend, so she wants to treat them to a special, scenic ride on the Catskill Mountain Railroad. She's making Honey Fried Chicken, Cobb Salad with Bacon Buttermilk Dressing, Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake, Frozen Basil Lemonades and Sweet and Salty Conductor Corn for a salty snack on the train.
Molly Yeh is celebrating Passover with heaps of delicious food and spring shenanigans! For breakfast, she makes sweet cinnamon sugar Mixed Berry Matzo Brei. Then, for dinner, it's hearty Brisket Hotdish covered with crispy, smiling potatoes and schmaltzy Popover Salad drizzled with Honey Poppyseed Dressing. For dessert, Molly's ooey-gooey Matzo Magic Bars are proof that no-rise doesn't mean no fun!
Molly Yeh hosts Passover dinner on the farm, putting her own twist on some of her family's traditional recipes. She starts with an Asian-inspired Scallion and Ginger Matzo Ball Soup followed by a hearty Spiced Beef Pie and, as a refreshing side, Strawberry and Hazelnut Salad with Orange Blossom Dressing. To wow everyone for dessert, she makes Giant Sprinkle Macaroons.
Halloween is a big deal to Patricia Heaton, so her co-stars Brock Ciarlelli, Charlie McDermott, Jen Ray and Eden Sher from The Middle are over to get the party started. It's all treats and culinary tricks as she prepares Tombstone and Coffin Grilled Cheeses, smoky Tomato Soup, Zombie Punch with Eyeball Ice Cubes, Spooky Salad with Blood Dressing and Candied Pretzel Parts.
Michael Symon enjoys a golden summer with his California-inspired grilled feast. First up is the underappreciated Smoked Tri-Tip, sliced for maximum flavor, followed by a Grilled Avocado Salad with "Cranch" Dressing, a unique and refreshing choice when you can't wait to dig in. Then, Liz takes over dessert with a Strawberry Chiffon Cake that's bursting with summer flavors.
Guy Fieri is in the kitchen with football pro Marcel Reece, cooking up an all-star meal for big appetites with little time to spare. We're talking Mojo Mahi Mahi, marinated in fresh citrus and herbs, grilled, and served over a Toasted Quinoa Pilaf with Tomato Mango Cucumber Relish. A Grilled Red Cabbage Salad with White Miso Dressing is served on the side.