We're taking our tongues on a tour of Italy without leaving the States starting with a pizza in New York that's as large as the city's Italian population. There's a colossal prosciutto calzone in Philly, perfect pasta in Michigan and an Italian hot dog in Vegas you'll have to see to believe. Next, there's a can't-miss steak-and-fondue Stromboli in New York and New-Jersey-style Italian deli sandwiches in San Francisco. Finally, we enjoy Italian comfort food in Miami and experience pure Parmesan decadence in Chicago.
This trip Guy's got visitors — a whole cast of 'em! In this comedy-filled, star-studded episode, Guy gets a visit from Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James and David Spade, the stars of the film Grown Ups 2, and invites them along for the Los Angeles ride. First, the Filipino barbecue joint that's got everyone going bonkers over the cornbread and the coconut beef. Then they're off to a decades-old family-run Italian joint, where they're piling up monster sandwiches and some meatball madness.
Guy Fieri's checking in on some of his favorite joints servin' up a bite for any time of day. In sun-soaked Miami, Fla., a look back at Asian funk fusion and what the chef is doing to Chinese food these days. In Denver, a triple threat adding some new biscuit sandwiches and a couple new late-night Italian options. A Chicago restaurant owner reminiscing on how DDD changed his life ... and his menu. And, finally, a new take on an old staple -- fry bread -- at DDD's first (and only) Trinidadian joint.
On the search for healthy sandwiches, Jeff Mauro heads up to Graze restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin to pick up some techniques from a chef who makes the most colorful and craveable veggie burger on the planet. Back home, the healthy swagger of a Caesar salad helps jazz up Jeff's Grilled Chicken Wrap, while he uses what he learned in Madison to help him put together a Middle-Eastern spiced mini burger. And on the side, a healthy snack that's almost too good to be true: crunchy kale chips with a barbecue flair.
This week The Kitchen has a special visitor, as Martha Stewart stops by to share her recipe for a Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake and gets inducted into the Kitchen's Cookbook Club. Jeff shares his family Blueberry Pancake recipe, Marcela makes Spicy Oregano Burgers for dinner and then shows how to turn them into Mini Meatball Pita Sandwiches for lunch. Plus, we have great ideas to sneak nutrition into your kids' desserts. And once again, we help you decide which kitchen tools are worth having in this week's Tool Takedown.
Ina Garten is finding new ways to turn the volume up on American classics. She starts by combining coffee chipotle chili powder and red pepper flakes for a spicy dry rub on Grilled New York Strip Steaks, and she cools things off with a Crunchy Iceberg Salad with Creamy Blue Cheese. Ina uses buttermilk for foolproof Fried Chicken and takes a clever shortcut with Peanut Butter and Fudge Ice Cream Sandwiches. For cocktail hour, she mixes up Dark Rum Southsides, and Chef Bobby Flay shows how to make a very grown-up Vanilla Caramel Bourbon Milkshake.
Michael Symon heads to Charleston, S.C., where he smokes a whole hog on a supersized indoor smoke pit and devours a slow-smoked rib-eye steak sandwich complete with melted cheddar and caramelized onions. Then, in Houston, Texas, he tries a double beef patty burger that gets the royal treatment with two bacon grilled cheese sandwiches for buns. And finally, in Phoenix, Michael finds that a coffee-braised beef taco with mango relish and a duck taco with fried brie and fire-roasted apricot compote are the perfect pairing with a crisp and refreshing local brew.
The incredible award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and writer Hoda Kotb is joining Ina Garten at the barn for a day of good food and great conversation. Hoda doesn't cook much, so Ina shows her how to assemble an Easy Mezze Board with Marinated Herbed Feta that is perfect for effortless entertaining. Then, they talk memories, game-changing moments, and momentous career decisions before heading to the kitchen for a fried chicken master class. Since it's Hoda's absolute favorite, Ina shows her how to make the best Fried Chicken Sandwiches ever, so she can make them at home.
Bobby Flay goes to Stamford, Conn., in an attempt to open Melt Mobile's gourmet grilled cheese truck in only three short days. But with best friends who have mortgaged their homes and are at each other's throats, soggy sandwiches and absolutely no organization, Bobby has a lot on his plate. With only 3 Days to Open, will Bobby be able to get this grilled cheese truck moving before it stalls?
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