Kardea Brown plans a fancy Southern-style light lunch for her good friend and colleague Nancy Fuller. First, Kardea creates an assortment of Southern Tea Sandwiches filled with Smoked Salmon, Homemade Egg Salad and Ham. She pairs those with a Lowcountry Charcuterie Board featuring Buffalo Blue Pimiento Cheese and Candied Pecans. For dessert, she makes mini versions of Nancy's favorite, Key Lime Pie Tartlets. Of course, no lunch with Nancy would be complete without a little Gigi juice, so Kardea mixes up a Spiked Peach Tea.
This trip, Guy Fieri's finding all kinds of unexpected flavor. In Cleveland, Chef Michael Symon tags along to a joint taking sandwiches to the next level, including one that's a mouthful in more ways than one! In Highlands, N.J., a funky spot with an unforgettable name is amping up bar bites like Korean wings and mojo pork tacos. And in La Quinta, Calif., a creative chef is putting a new spin on familiar recipes, like her mom's chilaquiles and a green chile Monte Cristo.
A new group of ambitious junior chefs must win over a special panel of judges: chef Tiffany Derry, actress Busy Philipps and chef Aaron Sanchez. First up, an odd egg and a unique version of chicken and waffles are found in the basket. Orange noodles and a red paste are among the colorful ingredients that the young chefs must promptly address in the entree round, and the two finalists must find creative ways to turn Italian pudding and sweet sushi-shaped sandwiches into original desserts.
As an Italian-American from Chicago, Jeff's heart pumps red sauce. Good thing Italians are also known for their spectacular sandwiches. Jeff's friend Paula from Danny's Cafe makes his all-time favorite Italian-style sandwich: The fried meatball hero. So the Sandwich King soaks in some inspiration before heading home to have a whack at this special sandwich himself. When he's done with that, it's on to another slice of Italy: a cheesy eggplant parmesan hero. A simple chopped salad rounds things off. Buon appetito!
George invades the world of free food. First, at the supermarket--where he transforms free samples into tasty grilled mini-sandwiches. Then George hits the street to see if people will eat boiled Brussels sprouts or the incredible, edible dandelion just because they're free! George challenges military vets to Name That M.R.E., and creates a unique Happy Hour Party Mix with scrounged bar snacks. Finally, can you really make soup from a stone? George shows how with the help of some generous neighbors!
Mary Berg is road trip ready with recipes that are snackable, packable and won't make a mess of your car. She feels like a queen with a Trio of Tea Sandwiches, including Curried Turkey and Apple, Herby Radish and Butter, and Smoked Salmon with Creamy Feta. Then, her Go-To Pasta Salad is always a must with quick-pickled onions, store-bought pesto and jarred tuna. Finally, Mary rounds out her "snackle box" with Edamame Dip, home-baked tortilla chips and Kitchen Sink Cookie Bars.
Sandra visits her hometown outside of Seattle for a ladies charity luncheon.
First, it's your favorite salad flavors in a dip, Caesar Artichoke Dip. Then Sandra makes a tasty Chicken and Baby Spinach Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette. For the main course, it's two great sandwiches that are as pretty as they are delicious: Chicken Caesar Focaccia and a French Brie and Ham Baguette.
Dessert is an easy make-ahead Tiramisu a la Orange and Sandra's Poppy Cocktail goes perfectly with the meal.
Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond's throwing open her Oklahoma ranch for a brand-new food series with juicy slices of frontier life. There's a quintessential ranch dinner, a dawn cattle gathering with the kids and cowboys, and rookie cowgirl Ree's facing two family challenges. With Chicken Fried Steak and Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Gravy with a Marinated Tomato Salad With Herbs on the side, as well as Cowboy Breakfast Sandwiches and Sunrise Punch, it's going to be a mouthwatering feast of fabulous food and fun.
The Kitchen takes summer staples to the next level with trending new flavors and recipes like Geoffrey Zakarian's Tuna Steak Burger and Katie Lee's Greek Chicken and Orzo Pasta Salad. A summer side gets the sweet treatment in Jeff Mauro's Peach Bruschetta and Katie's Strawberry Bruschetta. Sunny Anderson grills up her Five-Star Glazed Chicken, which is sure to be a summer hit, and nutritionist Joy Bauer shares three healthy upgrades for frozen drinks. For dessert, the hosts put their spins on Waffle Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Trisha's good friend, Donna, and her daughter, Erin, join Trisha in the kitchen for a fun day of preparation for Erin's bridal shower. Trisha makes Jerry's Sugared Pecans to feed the cooks while she and Donna prepare the meal. On the menu, Chicken Poppy Seed Salad served as mini sandwiches and Lizzie's Strawberry Cupcakes. Trisha's home becomes the setting for the Bridal Shower. With a pop-in from the groom, Trisha presents the couple with a special song, one of her biggest hits -- personalized just for them.