The waves are calling for a "Fresh Taste" in Big Daddy's House. Appetizers first, he makes a show stopping, Chunky Roasted Eggplant Bruschetta that you won't be able to stop eating. Then, it's onto his tempting Sea Scallops w/Caramelized Onions, and who says you can't grill indoors...Big Daddy says, "You can," with his succulent Grilled Shrimp Salad. Finally, he makes a refreshing Orange Sherbert Martini. This meal is going to be in your face with a handful of freshness, get ready for your "Fresh Taste!"
Astronaut Nicole Mann, who has commanded the space station and completed two space walks, joins Ina Garten at the barn, and she is over the moon! Nicole missed apple pie in space, so Ina makes her an Apple Crostata to make her feel right at home. After 157 days in orbit, Nicole has incredible stories to share, from space walks not going to plan to coming back down to earth, literally! Ina also gives this accomplished fighter pilot a masterclass in Seared Scallops with Potato Celery Root Puree.
Chefs Kenny Gilbert and Geoffrey Zakarian and actress Mae Whitman rule the judging table for this round of culinary competition! First, some of the young cooks are not fans of the kid-favorite chicken nuggets found in the appetizer basket. Then, will the junior chefs have the experience to properly cook the delicate bay scallops from the entree basket? The end of the round prompts some unprecedented cooperation among the competitors, then in the dessert round, a hybrid fruit and some Mesozoic candies make for a fun time.
Ina Garten is focusing on easy French food that you can make at home. First, her Easy Coquilles Saint Jacques is a typical French bistro take on scallops. A classic French cheese board that includes Herbed Goat Cheese and a toasted baguette is perfectly paired with Ina's Green Salad with the Ultimate French Vinaigrette. Her fancy Raspberry Tart only looks difficult to make, and a French 75 cocktail will make you think you're in France. World-famous chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud shares the secret to a perfect French Charcuterie Platter.
Bobby’s going all in with a menu that's sure to beat the house! He and his boys are getting together to deal a couple of hands, share a few drinks and dish out a whole lot of food. Bite-sized and easy to eat are the name of this game! Bobby deals out a succulent Grilled Sea Scallops on Tortilla Chips, juicy Mini Open-Faced Steak Sandwiches and spicy Grilled Prawns for a perfect flush! Plump sweet Grilled Figs and the classic Manhattan make a perfect pair and complete a winning menu.
From sweet to savory salt is used as an ingredient in almost everything ... but Kelsey reveals the latest trend in using salt as a cooking tool! Kelsey visits David Burke who is using Himalayan salt blocks to cook almost everything from appetizer to dessert. She then tries her hand at using a Himalayan salt block to make a scallop crudo and a delicious cashew nut brittle. Kelsey then stops by an N.Y. rooftop farm that harvests the unexpected, salt! Back in her kitchen Kelsey makes a mouthwatering salt crusted pork roast.