Geoffrey Zakarian kicks things off with a decadent Truffled Mushroom and Cheesy Mac and Cheese, and Sunny Anderson and Jeff Mauro show two new twists on Banana Bread. Then, find out just how bad some of your everyday habits really are and learn three sweet slow cooker hacks. Food Network's Amanda Freitag stops by to make a comforting classic Pork on Pork and Nancy Fuller joins for Geoffrey's Hot Buttered Rum cocktail.
Mentioned in this episode:
Slow Cooker Sundae Sauces
With less than a week to Thanksgiving, it's all about turkey, starting with Katie Lee's Ranch Turkey. Then, two time-saving turkeys: Jeff Mauro's Turkey in Pieces and Sunny Anderson's Deep-Fried Turkey. Restauranteur Lidia Bastianich makes a classic Chestnut Stuffing, and the hosts determine which holiday cooking equipment is worth the money. Plus, turkey-themed food crafts that will wow a crowd and Geoffrey Zakarian's Espresso Martini!
Also mentioned in this episode:
Turkey Crafts
The Kitchen is cooling down summer by teaching ways to cook stove-free, like Katie Lee's Asian Chicken Noodle Salad, Geoffrey Zakarian's Slow Cooker Mussels with Creamy Wheat Beer and German Mustard and Jeff Mauro's Slow Cooker Thai Mussels. Chef Monti Carlo joins to make a mouthwatering Coconut Mug while Geoffrey makes a Mojito and Microwave Asparagus. Plus, learn if you can extend the life of salad essentials and whether they are freezer-safe, find out how to turn your back patio into an outdoor kitchen, and make a splash with Sunny Anderson's water balloon game!
The Kitchen hosts celebrate a Southern culinary tradition by serving up a delicious plate of food with meat and three yummy sides. To get things started, Geoffrey Zakarian makes his porch-worthy Bourbon Peach Iced Tea, and Katie Lee Biegel uses that tea in her family's recipe for Classic Sweet Tea Oven Fried Chicken. Then, GZ makes his version of Squash Casserole with an herby breadcrumb topping, and Jeff Mauro honors his mother-in-law's Kentucky roots by sharing her recipe for Skillet Cornbread with Pepper Relish Honey Butter. Finishing off this Southern meal, Sunny Anderson puts her twist on mac and cheese with an Easy Paccheri and Cheese.
The Kitchen is sharing essential rules for culinary success. Jeff Mauro starts with a lesson on how to cook pork by making his Brown Sugar Brined Pork Chops with Maple Dijon Pan Sauce. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli and Katie Lee Biegel team up for seafood 101, and Sunny Anderson shows how to make her Shrimp Cocktail and 1-2-3 Cocktail Sauce. Next, Geoffrey Zakarian shares his tips for making a Classic Omelette with Side Salad. Plus, special guests Bryon Gomez and Nini Nguyen from Food Network's Hot List 2025 stop by to share their cooking rules for Banh Xeo and Vietnamese Iced Coffee Tres Leches Cake.
The Kitchen is making the most nostalgic treats from the food court. Katie Lee Biegel and Alex Guarnaschelli pair up to make their versions of iconic, Chinese-American food court favorites, Lightened-Up Orange Chicken and Broccoli and Saucy Lo Mein with Mushrooms and Broccoli. Next, Geoffrey Zakarian puts his spin on the orange smoothie drink we all know and love with his Orange GZ and Orange You Glad to See Me Cocktail. Then, Jeff Mauro recreates his favorite mall food court guilty pleasure -- Chili Cheese Fries! Finally, Sunny Anderson makes her Easy Pizza Dough Pretzels, inspired by the one and only indulgent mall pretzel.
The Kitchen has tips, tricks, and no-fail recipes to help you win Thanksgiving. The holiday menu kicks off with Geoffrey Zakarian's Pomegranate Moscow Mule and Katie Lee Biegel's Pimento Cheese Pepper Poppers. Then, Jeff Mauro's Coffee Chili Rubbed Turkey Tenderloin with Red Eye BBQ Sauce is the star of the show, paired with sensational sides like Alex Guarnaschelli's Wild and Basmati Rice Timbale with Cranberries and Pecans, as well as Geoffrey's Pommes Aligot. For dessert, Sunny Anderson's Happy Family Sheet-Pan Pie is perfect for sharing at the Thanksgiving table. Plus, get the scoop on the new season of Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown!
Cook once, eat twice! It's all about practical cooking as Alex Guarnaschelli hosts a look back at some of The Kitchen's best recipes that use leftovers in simple, creative ways. Alex makes Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Olives then turns it into a Mediterranean Pasta. Katie Lee Biegel gives leftovers a makeover with her Freezer Fix Shepherd's Pie, and Geoffrey Zakarian uses leftover pork for his Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe. Then, Sunny Anderson whips up an Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup, Geoffrey transforms leftover mashed potatoes into crispy Pierogies with Sour Cream Dip, and Jeff Mauro works his magic with leftover rice to make Carbonara Arancini.
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.