The Kitchen hosts are breaking all the Thanksgiving rules to make a fun, easy and creative feast! Katie Lee and Sunny Anderson kick things off with their twists on turkey: Katie's Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast with "Stuffing" Croutons and Sunny's Cornish Game Hens and Veggie Holiday Cheat Sheet. Next, Geoffrey Zakarian shakes up sides with his Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Ricotta. Then, Jeff Mauro fries up the feast with a Turkey-Tommy Changa. Plus, Katie's pie-inspired Thanksgiving Sundae Duo, a Frozen Apple Pie Margarita, and the host of Food Network's Candy Land, Kristin Chenoweth, joins the party!
Eight chefs comprised of cooking duos have been invited to the Chopped Kitchen to compete in pairs. In the first round, the couples learn to navigate the space together as they make appetizers that include date vinegar and chili garlic coated peas. For the entree round, there is a lively sea critter in the basket as well as some sweet potato patties. And the two cooking couples who make it to the dessert round must come up with some fresh ideas for creme fraiche and port wine.
At Bobby Flay's home, every meal is an open house where friends and family show up-ready to eat! For his open house style brunch, Bobby's serving an Orange Spiced Crumb Cake, a Citrus Blueberry Salad with Minted Sugar, Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Dill Havarti, Country Ham and Toasted Croutons, plus Sweet Potato Hash Browns with Green Onion Vinaigrette. And wait 'til his guests step up to his "DIY" Wine Fruit Sparkler bar. With a brunch like this, the house will be filled for hours!
Pat and Gina are cheering, 'Let's hear it for the Moms!' this Mothers Day with two special guests, Gina's mom and their dear friend Brenda. Along with flowers and a card, why not whip up a scrumptious brunch for those special mothers out there? First, it's something too cute for words, Gina's Quiche Tartlets. Then, a Sweet Potato Hash that'll rock your world and a refreshing Watermelon Salad. Finally, to toast the special Mother's Day occasion, a Flowers For Mom Cocktail. 'Let's hear it for the Moms!'
Kardea Brown loves to grill just as much as she loves feeding her fiancé, Bryon, and she is firing up the grill for everything from dinner to dessert. She's serving Sweet and Sour Short Ribs with a Loaded Grilled Potato and Grilled Brussels Sprouts Salad. For dessert, Bryon's Mini Peach Dump Cakes are made on the grill too. It's a beautiful day, and there's no better way to spend an afternoon than hanging outside and grilling up delicious dishes for the one you love!
Bobby Flay and Damaris Phillips became chefs because they love both cooking and eating food -- so how do they stay fit? They share their tips for eating well and feeling great while enjoying a homemade Nectarine Rosemary Soda. They then prove healthy food doesn't need to be bland or boring, starting with Damaris' decadent Dark Chocolate Oatmeal. Next, Bobby makes Steamed Grouper with Martini Relish, Orange Sour Sauce and a side of Crispy Couscous. Finally, Damaris proves dessert can still be healthy with her Sweet Potato Brulee.
It's delicious down home comfort food that's fit to feed your soul. Sandra Lee makes her over-the-top Sweet Potato and Bacon Hushpuppies and a fresh flavored Corn and Black Eyed Pea Salad. The comfort keeps coming with Deep Fried Chicken with Cheddar Grits. Yum! And, it’s all topped off with a decadent Bourbon Pecan Pie. And, for cocktail time, it’s a Devine Dicey. Finally, Sandra Lee creates a warm and welcoming tablescape to match her comfort food menu.
The Kitchen co-hosts cook up easy weeknight dinners the whole family will love. Katie Lee Biegel takes on Meatless Monday with a Warm Roasted Fall Vegetable Pasta Salad. Jeff Mauro leads Taco Tuesday with Al Pastor-Style Slow Cooker Tacos. Geoffrey Zakarian whips up Crispy Pork-Rind Breaded Chicken for Wednesday and Alex Guarnaschelli takes us into Thursday with Sweet Potato and Turkey Shepherd's Pie. Then, Sunny Anderson finishes the week with her Easy Hot & Sour Soup with Steamed Dumplings for Freezer Friday.
Tom Papa bakes and eats his way through New Orleans, a city well-known for indulgence. He starts by making Doberge cake, a Big Easy cult-classic that's a tower of custard, cake, buttercream and chocolate. Then he heads to Gendusa Bakery to bake French bread for some of the city's best sandwiches, like the fried shrimp po' boy at Zimmer's Seafood. At Cochon Butcher, Tom tries a Cajun pork dog on a pretzel bun, and at SoBou, beignets get a sweet and savory makeover with sweet potato in the batter and coffee ganache glaze on top. Finally, Tom heads to Cafe Reconcile, where they help at-risk kids while serving up a warm, gooey slices of bananas Foster bread pudding.