The Kitchen hosts are at home and sharing family-inspired recipes, then giving a shout-out to super-fan moms for Mother's Day. Jeff Mauro kicks things off with a Chicago classic, Sausage and Mini Sweet Peppers, and then delivers it to his mother and mother-in-law! Alex Guarnaschelli makes a delicious Asparagus Quiche that her family loves. Katie Lee shares her family tradition of Lemon Yogurt Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup and then has a sweet surprise. Sunny Anderson has a grilled favorite with Quick Beef and Pineapple Skewers, and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a fast Shrimp and Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Plus, virtual happy hour has some very special guests!
Brad and The Shed crew hit the road, as they travel north to Virginia for the Smoke on the Mountain barbecue competition. But it's trouble right from the start, when problems with their hog during transit may force them to withdraw from the whole hog competition. While Brooke and the Shed team scramble to pick up a new hog, Mama discovers the plates for the judging portion are broken, so it's up to the Shed Pimps to scour the local antique stores for a replacement. It might be Daddy-O's secret recipe beef skewers to the rescue, as Brad, Hobson and Scotty struggle to overcome a mine field of obstacles and make the finals in whole hog.
Ree Drummond is sharing a seasonal spread of her favorite Christmas dishes. She starts with Mexican Wedding Cookies and Holiday Bacon Appetizers, delicious vintage treats passed down by her family. Then, it's on to festive finger food with Grilled Chicken Skewers, fabulous Fig and Blue Cheese Bruschetta, and no-cook Cheesy Mini Peppers. For last-minute eats, there's a fun Christmas Tree Pizza and 10-minute Chicken Curry in a Hurry. She unwraps a stunning side with Yorkshire Pudding and tells the secret of her showstopper Prime Rib with Rosemary Salt Crust. Next, Ree beings her potluck A-game with Cheery Cheesecake Santa Hats, cute Holiday Haystacks, Shortcut Peppermint Bark and charming Christmas Tree Tarts. Plus, there's a sneak peak of Ree's holiday movie, Candy Coated Christmas.
The Kitchen is celebrating Mother's Day with recipes made with love! Geoffrey Zakarian updates a dish from his mom's recipe box with easy Grilled Lamb Chops and Vegetable Skewers. Jeff Mauro shares one of his wife's favorite meals, Crispy Salmon with Smashed Sweet Potatoes and a Radicchio Citrus Salad, and Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee each share a sweet parfait that's perfect for brunch. The hosts work together on a Mediterranean herb garden that doubles as a gift for Mom, and then Geoffrey creates a Lemon Herb Yogurt Pasta with herbs from the garden. Cookbook author Anna Francese Gass shares her mother's recipe for Arancini before the hosts play a special round of Try or Deny with a panel of taste-testing grandmothers.
Bobby Flay has lots of experience, but can anything really prepare him to take on three former Throwdown competitors in an all-against-one rematch? In this special one-hour installment of the Throwdown series, all-stars Butch Lupinetti (BBQ), Delilah Winder (Mac-n-Cheese) and Nigel Spence (Jerk Ribeye) join forces in sun splashed Miami to take on the Iron Chef one more time. The focus is on grilling, as each side must master a menu of Pork Tenderloin, Whole Fish, and Vegetable Skewers in front of a live audience. This show is full of surprises – including a mystery guest – that will keep everyone on their toes and under pressure. It's "grill or go home!"