Sweet and savory, this is fruit all the way and anything goes. Ina is pushing the fruit boundaries by shaking up the classics, getting the scoop on fruit desserts like French Nougatine from local Chef Laura Donnelly and finding interesting new ways to cook with fruit, with Wild Rice Salad and Apple Chutney.
Dinner on day one of Ina and Jeffrey's California trip is Chicken With Wild Mushrooms and Green Salad and Napa Vinaigrette. The fun continues with an invitation to cook Baked Goat Cheese at Sinskey's Vineyard. Then, it's a casual Napa-style supper with Jeffrey's Grilled Pork Chops served with Green Beans Gremolata.
For a dish that really screams spring, Alex plans a succulent lamb stew with earthy and fresh parsnips - the first vegetables of the spring season. Alex serves it with a bright and crisp pea salad drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette. Plus, whole cherries sautéed in grappa and dusted with cinnamon.
Guy Fieri's firing up an entire world of barbecue on this trip. In Wilmington, Del., a righteous spot smokin' up chicken salad and off-the-chain chili. In San Diego, a real-deal joint doing their 'cue with Argentinian flavor, and a traditional Hawaiian pig roast down in the ground in Kauai.
Kardea Brown shares some of her favorite recipes pulled straight from her family's recipe box. The collection starts with Aunt TC's Lemon-Lime Soda Cake and Fried Shrimp Baskets paired with her Mom's Famous Fries. Then Kardea whips up Granny's Nana Pudding, No-Fuss Baked Baby Back Ribs and Aunt TC's Potato Salad.
Jamie Deen and his summer-loving family are having a party by the beach, with a delicious homemade picnic and sandcastles galore. On the menu are Quick Crispy Chicken Cutlets, Stuffed Summer Squash Boats, Stone Fruit Cobbler, and Jamie's hibachi grill finishes off the Chopped Grilled Summer Salad right on the beach!
If there's one thing better than good food, it's good food with good music! Guy teaches his pal DJ Irie how to make Five Spice Duck Breast, as well as Soba Noodle Salad With Grilled Plums. Then, Irie turns the tables and teaches Guy one of his signature drinks, Pineapple Chile Margarita.
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.
Guy brings new flavors to his holiday table. His smooth roasted acorn squash soup topped with yogurt and Pistachio Parmesan Crostini looks impressive and tastes even better. On the side, a festive looking salad is fresh, crunchy, and satisfying. For dessert, spicy ginger snaps make dynamite ice cream sandwiches in a flash.
Instead of going to a bar to watch the big football game, Giada De Laurentiis invites everyone over to her place for her version of a bar hop. Giada's menu includes Mediterranean Chili Chicken Wings, Ginger Soy Chicken Wings, Spicy Game Day Dip, Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad and a Cacio e Pepe Vinaigrette.