In this competition packed with backyard barbecue ingredients, the judges -- actress and singer Jana Kramer and chefs Marc Murphy and Geoffrey Zakarian -- are on the lookout for a Chopped cookout champion! The appetizer round reveals a popular potato dish and a protein meant for grilling. The junior chefs get some more cookout classics in the entree round when they find a saucy side dish and burgers. Then, the finalists get to work with a very sweet pie and a sour dairy product.
Homecoming weekend is a big deal in New Roads, Louisiana, and Hot Tails Restaurant expects to be swamped! Pigs are aplenty and figs are in season, so owners Sam and Cody Carroll aim to please the crowd with new dishes that make the most of these local ingredients. Wild Boar Jambalaya, Cracklin with Fig Pepper Jelly, Sweet Potato Pork Nachos, Pork Boudin Eggs Benedict and Fig-Stuffed French Toast will keep the masses happy they came, whether it's for dinner or Sunday brunch.
The Kitchen puts side dishes on center stage, and Jeff Mauro shares his essential tips for stuffing, from the best breads to fun mix-ins. Sunny Anderson makes a comforting Smoked Gouda Skillet Mac and Cheese, and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up his Herbed Potato Salad. Then, the side dish showstoppers continue with Katie Lee Biegel's Twice Baked Miso Sweet Potatoes, Sunny's Disco Inferno Tots, and Alex Guarnaschelli's Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto. Plus, Jeff has tasty new ways to use leftovers.
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!
Whether smoked, sauced or rubbed, Kelsey never met a barbecue she didn't love. Usually she satisfies her barbecue craving with a trip to her favorite local spot ... until today! Elizabeth Karmel of Hill Country Barbecue in New York is stopping by to share her essentials for barbecuing at home! Armed with Texas-sized tips and tricks, Kelsey uses a stovetop smoker to create a Spicy Sweet Potato Salad, some Garlicky Smoked Shrimp, and Tangy Coleslaw With Smoked Corn and Lime Dressing.
The Kitchen hosts compete to make flavor-packed dishes that don't break the bank, like Geoffrey Zakarian's Bucatini al Limone and Sunny Anderson's Red Beans and Rice with Sausage. Blogger Deb Perelman stops by to make her Bake Sale Winning-est Bars. Jeff Mauro's Hot Turkey Horseshoe Sandwich and Katie Lee's Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tostadas are inexpensive dishes that taste like a million bucks, and consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman shares her low-cost swaps for a "Cheapo Pesto."
Take everyday recipes to the next level with Katie Lee's Barbecue Potato Chip-Crusted Salmon and Jeff Mauro's Pickle-Brined Pork Chops with Sweet and Spicy Peppers. Restaurant secrets are revealed to help make your food taste better, then it's a showdown between Geoffrey Zakarian's Cherries Jubilee French Toast and Marcela Valladolid's Cafe de la Olla French Toast. Plus, cookbook author Candice Kumai shares some hidden healthy ingredients in desserts while making truffles with dates and Geoffrey makes a Balsamic Boulevardier cocktail.
Celebrate the big game with a super hero, three ways: Sunny Anderson's Seattle Dog, Jeff Mauro's Eggplant Hero and Katie Lee's Buffalo Chicken Hoagie. Then, a party-planning playbook that won't disappoint guests, and how to create simple handheld snacks, like Jeff's Bourbon Brown Sugar Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins. Grill Master Adrian Davila brings his Pulled Pork all the way from Texas, and we take a look back at the best and funniest Kitchen moments in celebration of the 100th episode!
Ree Drummond is upping her potluck game with four fabulous portable ideas for barbecue season. Her 8-Layer Dip takes snacking to the next level with its grown-up flavors. Then there's an awesome salad duo -- BBQ Potato Salad that turns a classic into a buffet must-have and Blueberry Cornbread Panzanella that's certain to be the star of any spread. Ree has desserts covered, too, with a refreshing Lemon Icebox Pie that's a sweet ending for any get-together.
Take everyday recipes to the next level with Katie Lee's Barbecue Potato Chip-Crusted Salmon and Jeff Mauro's Pickle-Brined Pork Chops with Sweet and Spicy Peppers. Restaurant secrets are revealed to help make your food taste better, then it's a showdown between Geoffrey Zakarian's Cherries Jubilee French Toast and Marcela Valladolid's Cafe de la Olla French Toast. Plus, cookbook author Candice Kumai shares some hidden healthy ingredients in desserts while making truffles with dates and Geoffrey makes a Balsamic Boulevardier cocktail.