The chefs learn that instead of the usual appetizer, entree and dessert baskets, their Thanksgiving-themed rounds will be sides, turkey and pie -- all Turkey Day essentials! In round one, the competitors hustle to make magnificent side dishes using a strange ice cream and soup made from judge Martha Stewart's recipe. The remaining three chefs must attempt to put a creative spin on their turkey plates. Finally, the promise of pies and tawny port makes for a festive pie round.
Big Daddy's getting ready to save you money when he turns his Simple Roasted Pork Shoulder into four amazing dishes for the whole family. First up is a Pork Pappardelle that will have your guests begging for the recipe. Next he's preparing a Pork Quesadilla With Yogurt and Lime Crema and a Spicy Pork and Udon Noodle Soup that's out of this world. Finally to finish off this weeklong feast, a Pork Sandwich that truly has that Big Daddy Style.
Jeff Mauro is savoring some of The Kitchen's cozy, warm recipes, including Alex Guarnaschelli's Sweet Potato and Turkey Shepherd's Pie, Katie Lee Biegel's Warm Roasted Fall Vegetable Pasta Salad, and Geoffrey Zakarian's Black Forest Overnight Oats. Jeff is also featuring his Good Old-Fashioned American Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, as well as Sunny Anderson's Easy PB&J Swirl Bars. Plus, Jeff gives his best tips for comforting mac and cheese and shows a fun way to use leftovers with a waffle iron!
Buying food — especially meats — in bulk can be a great deal. But once you buy it, you gotta use it — so Rachael Ray is getting two completely different but equally delicious meals out of pork shoulder, and two more out of chicken thighs, plus a tasty meat-free menu to lighten things up midweek. Recipes include Hungarian Pork One Pot, Pork and Cider Stew, Broken Spaghetti Soup With Escarole, Green Harissa Chicken Thigh and Chicken With Porcini Gravy and Polenta.
Chef Jet Tila breaks down two distinct Thai recipes, all the way from shopping for ingredients to plating like a pro. First, Jet cooks up Thai Cashew Chicken, a stir-fry dish that evolved out of Thai, Chinese, and American cuisines, making it a perfect homage to the culinary traditions Jet grew up with. Next, Jet makes a citrusy, savory Tom Yum Soup and walks through the Thai trinity of ingredients and the five flavors that make up the backbone of Thai cuisine.
The Kitchen hosts are cooking up their takes on the greatest recipes in history! Katie Lee Biegel takes us back in time with her dinner party go-to, Chicken Marbella, and Alex Guarnaschelli throws together her take on a seafood classic, Crab Louis. Then, the hosts share new ways to use their favorite essential kitchen tools, and Jeff Mauro takes on an iconic duo and makes the best-ever Grilled Cheese and Creamy Tomato Soup. Geoffrey Zakarian shows off a fabulous flambe with his Crepe Suzette.
The Kitchen hosts share recipes inspired by their first jobs in food. Sunny Anderson throws it back to her drive-thru days with her Nacogdoches Cherry Limeade, while Geoffrey Zakarian channels his fry cook energy into his Bistro Steak Frites. Then, Katie Lee Biegel makes hearty Sausage, Kale and Lentil Soup, straight from her old café, Jeff Mauro shares his first step to becoming the Sandwich King with his Ultimate Steak Sandwich and Alex Guarnaschelli remakes her first customer's order -- Fish with Salsa Verde.
Geoffrey Zakarian puts the spotlight on some of The Kitchen's best egg recipes and makes a Classic French Omelette, sharing his expert tips for mastering the soft, silky texture and delicate flavor. Sunny Anderson turns breakfast into dinner with Easy Pizza Eggs Benedict, and Jeff Mauro makes a classic Greek Lemon Chicken Soup aka Avgolemono. Katie Lee Biegel cooks up Breakfast Sausage and Egg Cheeseburgers, Geoffrey shares his version of Green Shakshuka, and Alex Guarnaschelli's Western Omelet Stuffed Peppers show just how versatile eggs can be.
Geoffrey Zakarian rounds up some of The Kitchen's best lunch recipes and makes a classic Tuna Niçoise Salad, combining vibrant, fresh ingredients into a lunch that's easy to prepare yet impressive enough for guests. Sunny Anderson shares her Simple Roasted Tomato Soup with Broiled Cheese Toast, and Alex Guarnaschelli makes her Pork Sloppy Joes with Pickled Onions. The satisfying midday meals continue with Geoffrey's Lamb Skewer Pitas, Jeff Mauro's True Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza, and Katie Lee Biegel's Greek Chicken and Orzo Pasta Salad.