For this heated summer battle, the chefs must work with seasonal foods like lobsters and cocktails in the first round. In the second basket, the chefs find another seafood mystery ingredient and potato chips. Then, the two chefs who make it to the final round must figure out how to make summer desserts from a refreshing beverage and an indulgent frozen treat.
Michael Symon enjoys a golden summer with his California-inspired grilled feast. First up is the underappreciated Smoked Tri-Tip, sliced for maximum flavor, followed by a Grilled Avocado Salad with "Cranch" Dressing, a unique and refreshing choice when you can't wait to dig in. Then, Liz takes over dessert with a Strawberry Chiffon Cake that's bursting with summer flavors.
The Kitchen takes summer staples to the next level with trending new flavors and recipes like Geoffrey Zakarian's Tuna Steak Burger and Katie Lee's Greek Chicken and Orzo Pasta Salad. A summer side gets the sweet treatment in Jeff Mauro's Peach Bruschetta and Katie's Strawberry Bruschetta. Sunny Anderson grills up her Five-Star Glazed Chicken, which is sure to be a summer hit, and nutritionist Joy Bauer shares three healthy upgrades for frozen drinks. For dessert, the hosts put their spins on Waffle Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches.
The Kitchen is savoring the season with recipes showcasing summer produce. Katie Lee makes her Grilled Teriyaki Steak and Plums, and Sunny Anderson assembles a fresh and flavorful Heirloom Tomato and Pesto Tart. Chef Cliff Crooks drops by to make Shrimp and Summer Squash Salad, and the hosts whip up a wow-worthy Watermelon Bombe dessert. Finally, Chef Michael Symon fires up the grill with his Smoky Grilled Pork Chops and Zucchini Noodles before the hosts share their best tips for using up summer herbs.
The Kitchen takes summer parties to the next level with amazing entertaining tips and winning recipes, including Sunny Anderson's Classic Barbecue Chicken and three easy sundae sauces for the best Fourth of July dessert bar. Katherine Alford of Food Network Kitchens joins to answer all of your summer party questions, and chef and restaurateur Melba Wilson throws the ultimate summer party with a crab boil. Plus, Geoffrey Zakarian does a Mojito Makeover and we mashup two favorite games into the ultimate crowd-pleaser -- backyard water slide bowling!
The Kitchen takes summer parties to the next level with amazing entertaining tips and winning recipes, including Sunny Anderson's Classic Barbecue Chicken and three easy sundae sauces for the best Fourth of July dessert bar. Katherine Alford of Food Network Kitchens joins to answer all of your summer party questions, and chef and restaurateur Melba Wilson throws the ultimate summer party with a crab boil. Plus, Geoffrey Zakarian does a Mojito Makeover and we mashup two favorite games into the ultimate crowd-pleaser -- backyard water slide bowling!