Ina Garten, the queen of roasted vegetables, spills the beans on how to roast like a pro, starting with Butternut Squash Hummus. Then, British-based restaurateur and chef Yotam Ottolenghi gives the lowdown on picture-perfect Roasted Baby Vegetables with Sumac and Yogurt. Next, two delectable Spanish recipes: Roasted Vegetable Paella and chef Jose Andre's roasted Escalavida Catalana. Finally, Ina makes Roast Potato and Fennel Soup and her ultimate side dish: Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower.
Ina Garten welcomes Dan Barber, an award-winning chef and farm-to-table trailblazer, for a fun day of cooking and conversation at the barn. Ina makes Cornmeal Pound Cake, and the pair talk about career catering coincidences, high-pressure hospitality, and redefining restaurant reviews. Then, Dan brings the experience of his two Michelin-star restaurant, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, to Ina's barn when he shares his delicious recipe for Miso Crusted Squash.
The chefs start off moving very fast in the appetizer round, trying to make stellar dishes from lump crabmeat and ice cream cones. But in the rush, one competitor forgets something important in the oven. Then thirsty for victory, the chefs find a sports drink in the basket in the entree round. And with carob syrup and spaghetti squash, what unusual dessert recipes will the final two competitors create on the fly?
Ree Drummond puts a light spin on delicious, easy recipes. First, there's a Surf and Turf Skillet that's a riot of color and flavor. Then, she makes a Spiced Chicken Sheet Pan Supper served in lettuce cups and topped with salad. Next, vegetables are the star in Ree's Mushroom and Squash Fajita Bowls with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice and Tex-Mex toppings. Finally, Whipped Cottage Cheese with Roasted Berries is a light and lovely dessert.