Guy Fieri knows it's what's on the inside that counts, and these top spots in the Triple D Nation really know how to stuff the good stuff in. Like in Eureka, Calif., where a chef is cramming calamari with shrimp and leeks. In Denver, the Empress of Empanadas is showcasing some of her newest creations. And as a bonus, Guy's introducing the Pastrami Zombie in Ashland, Ore., whose sandwiches are the bomb.
Giada De Laurentiis is hosting a big family Sunday supper at her California beach house. It's all hands on deck in the kitchen and at the pizza oven as she and her family make a festive Italian-style feast to share as the sun melts into the Pacific. The menu includes an array of family-style dishes like Peel and Eat Pepper Shrimp, Grilled Melon and Prosciutto Pasta Salad, Brick Oven Chicken and BLAT Pizzas.
Robert Irvine heads to Shreveport, La., to meet Mavice, the owner of her father's legacy restaurant, Eddie's. The seafood spot is best known for its famous stuffed shrimp, but neither the signature dish nor the restaurant are what they used to be. Mavice's stubborn refusal to adapt is running the food, finances and family into the ground. Robert must convince Mavice to make the changes necessary to save her family's legacy and their livelihood.
Every style of Asian cuisine has a unique and delicious noodle dish, and Chef Jet Tila whips up two of his absolute favorites. He brings back his family's Pad Thai recipe from 1972, which includes tofu, chicken and shrimp. Next up, Jet gets that gold-standard Chinese restaurant flavor by using country-specific ingredients to make a silky gravy for his Hong Kong-Style Chow Mein with crispy noodles, chicken and vegetables.
The Kitchen brings the heat with kicked-up, spicy recipes, and each dish is even hotter than the last! Sunny Anderson's Easy Breakfast Quesadillas and Spicy Strawberry Margarita are sure to wake up your taste buds, and Geoffrey Zakarian puts a blazing twist on his Harissa Shrimp Scampi. Then, Jeff Mauro makes a sweet and spicy Mango Habanero Hot Sauce, while Katie Lee Biegel layers on the fiery heat with her Buffalo Chicken Nachos.
Ree Drummond's sharing a collection of favorite summertime recipes from over the years. There's an amazing shortcut Ice Cream Pie with Easy Caramel Sauce that's a fabulous treat for her ranching crew, plus a perfect Panzanella that's her go-to summer salad. Then, Ree whips up Gazpacho with juicy shrimp, an incredible cold soup for hot days. Finally, in a seasonal surprise, she's turning juicy berries into Strawberry Salsa for get-ahead Grilled Chicken Tacos.
Ree Drummond and her sister-in-law are throwing a big engagement bash for her friend. There are irresistible appetizers: Brie-Stuffed Mushrooms, Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Chili Butter and an amazing main course meal: Prime Rib and Horseradish Sauce with Whisky Glazed Carrots and Roasted Asparagus with Peas on the side. For dessert: Chipotle Salted Chocolate Truffles, a tower of Cupcakes and glasses of fizz to toast the future Mr. and Mrs.
It's 16-minute summertime and Ree Drummond's making Big Bad Beef Skewers with Greens and Blue Cheese Mayo for a quick dinner kit. Kickin' Shrimp and Pineapple Flatbreads with Avocado Cream are being served for lunch. Finally, Ree turns to entertaining by whipping up an all-in-one Pesto Chicken Skillet Supper for her sister-in-law before making Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta, the perfect finger food to take to a potluck summer party.
For Ree Drummond, it's out with the old and in with new favorites that are all quick and easy. She makes over a cowboy classic, Flank Steak with Herb Sauce and Three-Cheese Waffle Hash Browns. Then there's a marvelous mashup in Very Green Orzotto, a miracle one pan pasta and risotto combo. Ree gives Caesar Salad with Shrimp and Garlicky Croutons a facelift and makes grown up Whiskey Maple Sundaes and Candied Bacon.
The Kitchen is putting every twist on burgers that you can imagine! Geoffrey Zakarian gets the day started with a Breakfast Sausage Burger, and Jeff Mauro shares Sarah Mauro's Perfect Turkey Burgers. Katie Lee Biegel makes a viral Cheeseburger Salad, and Alex Guarnaschelli is ready to head to sea with her Shrimp Burger. Plus, Sunny Anderson has a great way to use leftover burger and hot dog buns with her Tiramisu French Toast Bites.