Bill Bellamy and Nicole Sullivan are on the right team when Tiffani Thiessen invites them over for a game day feast. Tiffani will be tackling terrifically tender Pulled Pork Sandwiches with a bright and crunchy Brussels Sprouts Slaw. Her refreshing and bubbly, Summer Shandy is guaranteed to score big points. For the touchdown, Honey Baked Ginger Wings and Loaded Baby Baked Potatoes.
Nothing is more comforting than a warm chocolate chip cookie and today, Anne takes her go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe and kicks it up a notch. She will start with Fleur de Sel Chocolate Chip Blondies, then Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, and lastly she'll dip the cookie dough in chocolate to create her Cookie Dough Truffles with Sea Salt.
Mary McCartney cooks fast and furiously with actor Simone Ashley as they whip up Smoked Tofu Pad Thai in next to no time. Then, Simone mixes up her first cocktail with a spicy, zingy number that she has the honor of naming M's Kick. Mary shares a delicious trio for the ultimate speedy lunch -- Super Quick Bolognese, shortcut Chickpea "Tuna" Salad Sandwiches and sinful Supersonic Chocolate Tortes.
Accused of pie theft, Baron Ambrosia faces banishment from the Bronx if he can't defeat Grandmaster Mele Mel in a duel... of pull-ups. He takes to the streets of Newark, NJ in search of Jersey Devil fajitas, said to bring super-human strength to anyone that consumes them. Along the way, he's distracted by Trinidadian sandwiches, Italian hot dogs and Portuguese dry soup.
A cup of tea makes everything better, especially when it's a Cherry Green Tea Cocktail shared with Tiffani Thiessen's mom friends, Vanessa Lachey and Bree Turner. Tiffani whips up her scrumptious Blueberry Lemon Scones topped with Honey Butter and Blackberry Jam, followed by an earthy Roasted Beet Salad and three types of delicious tea sandwiches, Truffled Egg Salad, Curried Chicken Salad, and Goat Cheese with Pecans.
On this trip, old friends are whippin' up new flavors. First up, in New York City, Guy Fieri follows a Triple D alum to his new place to check out old-school pizza and a new level of lasagna. Then, in Potterville, Mich., a place known for gizzards is frying everything from burgers to breakfast sandwiches. Plus a Belgian bistro in Cincinnati is serving waffles every which way.
Tiffani Thiessen prepares a manly meal for her husband, Brady Smith, and friends Matthew Lillard and Eric Close. She starts with the juiciest, blue cheesiest, bacon loving Ultimate Lux Burger and crispy Beer Battered French Fries. On a lighter note she's preparing a hearty, crispy Wedge Salad with homemade Ranch Dressing. Then for dessert, Salted Caramel Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches so good it will make grown men cry.
Fire up the counter top grills for a night of poker and paninis. What could be simpler than having the guests make their own mouth watering grilled sandwiches, while the host stars with Caesar salad made right at the table. Double down!
Gameplan
Day Before Panini Poker Party:
Make Biscotti for dessert
Buy fresh dough from local pizza restaurant
Morning of Panini Poker Party:
Make Pizetta’s
One Hour Before Panini Poker Party:
Cut bread for panini sandwiches
Prepare trays for three different kinds of panini sandwiches
Assemble ingredients for Mozzarella & carrozza tray
Assemble ingredients for PLT tray
Cook pancetta for PLT tray
Assemble ingredients for Ham & Teleme tray
Assemble ingredients for Caesar’s salad tray
Set up stations with ingredients near electrical outlets for panini grills
Panini Poker Party:
Serve red zinfandel and pizetta’s
Everyone makes their own panini’s
After dinner make pain au chocolate panini
Heat up pistachio’s and pour port wine for guests
Wine Recommendation
Red Zinfandel
Mary McCartney gives a master class in her signature-style easy cooking for her friend Mark Ronson, the supercool DJ, musician and producer. Mary makes Moreish Mushroom Salad Cups, a stunning Shortcut Patisserie Apple Tart and Chili Sweetcorn Fritters. She also makes her mom's much-loved Classic Marinara Sauce, the secret ingredient in the Meatless Marinara Sub Sandwiches that she teaches Mark to make when he drops by to cook and eat.
Mary McCartney gives a master class in her signature-style easy cooking for her friend Mark Ronson, the supercool DJ, musician and producer. Mary makes Moreish Mushroom Salad Cups, a stunning Shortcut Patisserie Apple Tart and Chili Sweetcorn Fritters. She also makes her mom's much-loved Classic Marinara Sauce, the secret ingredient in the Meatless Marinara Sub Sandwiches that she teaches Mark to make when he drops by to cook and eat.