Kardea Brown is hosting a movie night for her friends in her own backyard, creating a menu inspired by some movie theater favorites. She makes a loaded Low Country Muffuletta with an easy homemade everything bread to sandwich chow-chow, deli meats, cheese and smoked sausage. Then, movie night can't have just one sandwich, so Kardea throws down her Shrimp Burgers with Avocado Tartar Sauce and a side of Fried Pickles with Chipotle Ranch. And since no movie is complete without the popcorn, Kardea makes yummy Candy Bar Popcorn Balls for dessert.
This trip, Guy's gettin' into the heart of some long-standing traditions. In Miami, Fla., the Asian fusion spot delivering the bomb dot com Brussels sprouts and going all out ducky on the sous vide sammie. In Eureka, Calif., the soul food spot takin' a page out of grandma's cookbook with down home favorites like jerk fried chicken and shrimp and crawfish etouffee. And in midtown New York, the Italian pizza maker schooling Guy and Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian on the authentic Neapolitan technique behind standout pizzas like pistacchio e salsiccia and montanara starita.
With a new ruler sitting on the throne, the contenders realize the importance of having a solid strategy. The chefs are challenged with creating layered dishes in hopes of earning control of the game. In an effort to stand out, one contender takes a sweet risk but runs into a slew of problems. The winning chef makes a strategic decision while Ruler Burrell and her challenger fight for the throne over shrimp. Her challenger makes a very bold move in hopes of becoming the ruler, shocking the entire arena. But will it pay off?
Let's Eat is celebrating everyone's favorite food group: carbs! Brandi Milloy kicks things off with a sweet and gooey Pull-Apart Confetti Cake, and Vivian Chan shares a tip for cutting perfectly even cake layers. Jamika Pessoa adds a satisfying crunch to Crispy Egg Noodle Wrapped Shrimp, and Stuart O'Keeffe combines two guilty pleasures for his decadent Pasta and Potato Pierogi Lasagna. Later, Vivian stops by FryGuys to check out the Frycano, a three-tier tower of fries, and Brandi piles the toppings on her Nacho French Fries.
Giada De Laurentiis invites friends into her kitchen to create their own pasta shapes from scratch and enjoy a pasta party together. In Italy, many families invent their own pasta shapes, but the recipes often aren't written down and are lost over time. Before her friends arrive, Giada makes her family's favorite pastas -- Malloreddus and Pappardelle -- along with good-quality Italian homemade sauces and sides made simply and with inexpensive ingredients. Her guests feast on a menu of Malloreddus with Shrimp and Arugula, Pappardelle with Sausage Ragu and Grilled Endive with Citrus and Pancetta.
Guy Fieri's getting some heat in the kitchen. Chef Jose Garces makes a stunning start with a Spicy Mango Hibiscus Margarita, then keeps things in check with his Chicken Tamales with Mole. Chef Nate Appleman woos with his Wood Fiery Pizza and scores some hot points with Sausage-Stuffed Anaheim Chiles. Chef Jet Tila plates up his Spicy Shrimp and Pork Szechuan Wontons and Pad Thai Kon Kaen. Chef Aaron May promises some Parmesan Habanero Crusted Ribeye and perfect Peri Peri Potatoes before making Guy jump for joy with his Jalapeno Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
Guy Fieri is waking up to a ton of brunch with a crunch. Chef Aarti Sequeira starts the day off right with her take on a French 75 cocktail before she busts out an "Everything Bagel" Samosa Bar buffet and a hearty, crunchy Peanut Fried Steak with Yogurt Turmeric Gravy. Chef Justin Warner leans towards lunch with his Shrimp Corn Dogs with Boili and a perfectly Crispy Skin Salmon with Yuzu Hollandaise. Chef Jonathan Waxman prepares his crispy, delicious Pork Milanese with Watermelon Radish Salad and then shares a new brunch favorite, Dungeness Crab Tacos.
Everything tastes better when it's eaten outside, and Food Paradise is here to fulfill your al fresco appetite. At Saltwater Cowboys in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, watch the shrimp boats come in while chowing down on BBQ pork trashcan nachos. Denver's Los Chingones serves up sky-high chimichangas with rooftop views of the Mile High City. Pub food goes Cali cool with al pastor fries on the lawn of Golden Road Brewing, and Austin's Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden is serving up a venison cheddar hotlink by the cool creek.
If you love tacos like Kelsey, you will die for the tacos at Rockaway Taco. Andrew Day Field's pristine ingredients and unique approach to building the perfect taco has New Yorkers trekking two hours to this seaside mecca on Rockaway Beach. Kelsey learns how to make an authentic Mexican taco, then heads back to her kitchen to start her own version of taco heaven. She makes three of her favorites: Grilled Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa, yummy Breakfast Tacos With Sausage and Egg, and a Chile Braised Lamb Taco.
The Kitchen shares their favorite recipes that are fast and flavorful! Katie Lee begins with a quick, easy way to make a classic with her Grilled Chicken Parmesan, and Alex Guarnaschelli shares a simple Pork, Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry that the whole family will love. Jeff Mauro shows shortcuts for his delicious Original Chicago Cheese Steak with Taylor Street Cheese Sauce. Plus, Geoffrey Zakarian makes his Cod with Brown Butter Lemon Sauce, Sunny Anderson gives the secret to her Easy Mussels and Shrimp Paella Pouches, and the hosts reveal their favorite time-saving hacks.