The Kitchen reveals amazing secret ingredients, starting with Katie Lee's secret to golden and juicy Roast Chicken. The hosts open up the Kitchen Helpline and share tricks for perfect rice and flavor-packed roasted vegetables. Nutritionist Joy Bauer shares sweet secrets for healthy desserts, and Geoffrey Zakarian shows off a secret ingredient for perfect, juicy Meatloaf. Jeff Mauro makes Magic No-Bread Meatballs and Geoffrey shares an Easy Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce, Katie cracks the code for the crispiest baked Chicken Wings, and Sunny Anderson shares a shocking ingredient for Banana Bread. Finally, a super special guest surprises the hosts, and friends of The Kitchen reveal their best-kept cooking secrets.
The Kitchen hosts are amping up summer foods for an epic summer celebration. Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the cookout with her Triple Decker Burger with Roasted Vegetables and Cheese Sauce. Next, Katie Lee Biegel brings seafood flair for a crowd with her Lobster Roll Panzanella, and Sunny Anderson shares the best hack for perfect Racked Wings with Mustard BBQ Sauce. Geoffrey Zakarian whips up Pistachio Falafel with a Cardamom-Yogurt Sauce for a tasty party bite, and last but not least, Jeff Mauro thinks on his feet and takes the party to the next level with his Grilled Biscuit Sundae with Peaches and Blueberries.
The Kitchen is getting a full day of meals on the table with easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert! Geoffrey Zakarian kicks things off with his daughters as his sous chefs, making simple Huevos Rancheros. Then Katie Lee and Jeff Mauro pair up for a sandwich-and-soup combo: Katie's Grilled Cheese with Chipotle Mayo and Bacon and Jeff's Sheet Pan Roasted Tomato Soup. Dinner is covered with Sunny Anderson's 1-2-3 Rub with Grilled Chicken and Alex Guarnaschelli's Cucumber Salad. Finally, the hosts all get together for a virtual happy hour complete with a pantry sweet and a shout-out to some very special people.
There's no better way to enjoy summer than outdoor eating and gathering, so the Kitchen hosts are serving up perfectly packable eats for the beach, park, pool or a hike! Jeff Mauro fries up an iconic Picnic Fried Chicken with Honey Giardiniera Butter, and Geoffrey Zakarian puts his Iron Chef spin on Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Grilled Green Onion-Crushed Olive Vinaigrette. Katie Lee Biegel whips up Curried Chickpea Salad Pitas to bring to the picnic, and Sunny Anderson shares tips and tricks for feasting in the great outdoors. Finally, Alex Guarnaschelli freshens up the outdoor feast with her Chilled Melon, Cucumber and Mint Salad.
The Kitchen's epic, starch-filled menu leaves no carb behind! Jeff Mauro packs starch on starch on starch with his Beer Cheese Soup in a Bread Bowl with Kielbasa "Croutons." Sunny Anderson whips up a Pierogi Pizza, and then Alex Guarnaschelli brings the sweetness with her Sticky Rice with Mango. Geoffrey Zakarian takes everyone back to school with his Hash Brown 101 course and makes a Crispy Hash Brown with Creme Fraiche and Smoked Salmon. Katie Lee Biegel takes things to the next level with her Fettuccine Alfredo Pie, and the hosts take a fun Pasta Personality Test to determine their "inner pasta shape."
The Kitchen is sharing favorite summer recipes with delicious twists! Jeff Mauro fires up the grill for his Boneless Riburger, and Sunny Anderson shares her Easy Grilled Garden State Salad inspired by her favorite New Jersey produce. Geoffrey Zakarian makes his summertime seafood staple, Fish and Chips with Spicy Tartar Sauce. Alex Guarnaschelli and Katie Lee put two twists on watermelon with Alex's Lime Cocktail with Watermelon Ice Cubes and Katie's LA Fruit Stand Fruit Salad. The hosts make cupcakes inspired by classic ice cream truck treats, from Jeff's Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake to Katie's Drumstick Cupcake, and take a look back at The Kitchen's favorite summertime games!
The summer sun and buns are out -- burger, sandwich and hot dog buns, that is! Geoffrey Zakarian starts by sharing his tips for a moist and flavorful Mushroom Turkey Burger. Katie Lee makes a meatless Grilled Halloumi Sandwich with Watermelon Relish, and Sunny Anderson puts her amped-up meatloaf between two buns for her Meatloaf Burgers. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli elevates a traditional hot dog with her Hot Dogs with Mustard and Relish, and Jeff Mauro shares a burger from his neck of the woods, his Northwest Indiana-Style Smashed Burger. Finally, Geoffrey and his wife, Margaret, make a Boozy Cherry Milkshake that pairs perfectly with any burger or hot dog.
The Kitchen is beating the summer heat with dishes that don't require the stove. Geoffrey Zakarian thrills at the grill while making his Whole Chicken with Red Bliss Potatoes, Summer Squash and Chili Garlic Butter. Former White House Chef Sam Kass serves up a quick and easy Canned Salad, and Katie Lee throws everything in the bag to make her Bloody Mary Shrimp Ceviche Rice Bowl. Jeff Mauro pulls together Slow Cooker Crispy Carnitas, and then Geoffrey uses the leftovers for a simple Cubano Sandwich. For dessert, Sunny Anderson gathers store-bought treats to make a decadent Nunya' Business Chocolate, Cherry and Whip Trifle.
Love is in the air in The Kitchen with Valentine's Day food, crafts and sweet surprises. Katie Lee makes a trendy Hidden Heart Cake, and then the gang creates food-inspired Valentines for sweethearts of all ages. Jeff Mauro's Snack Mix Brownies and Sunny Anderson's Sour Cream Swirl Brownies use mix-ins to put a new twist on the favorite dessert, and everyone pitches in to create a Box of Chocolates Cake. Geoffrey Zakarian serves Pasta Pomodoro as a dinner for two, and comedian and author Mamrie Hart stops by to join in on the fun with her French Kiss 75 cocktail and a serving idea for nachos.
The Kitchen is getting into the autumn spirit with a feast full of fall flavors. Katie Lee whips up comforting Creamy Chicken and Dumplings, and the hosts share their a-maize-ing DIY decor ideas for the holiday table. Food Network's Aarti Sequeira spices things up with a Roasted Root Jumble, and Sunny Anderson fires up the slow cooker for her Easy Slow Cooker Sauerbraten. Jeff Mauro and a special sous chef, actress Geneva Carr, round out the feast on a sweet note with a Mauro Apple Crumb Cake. Finally, everyone nibbles on Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Seeds as they sip nutty Squirrel's Stash Cocktails.