The Kitchen is jamming to a playlist -- or plate-list -- of summer's greatest hits, and Jeff Mauro dives in with Charred Tacos Al Pastor that are perfect for a pool party. The hosts whip up some easy snacks for a road trip and then take it to the shore with a snack shack favorite, Katie Lee's Shrimp Salad Roll. Geoffrey Zakarian ventures to the great outdoors for a campfire cookout with Grilled Whole Branzino, and Sunny Anderson hits up the state fair with Easy S'mores Funnel Cakes. Finally, the gang turns up the volume on summer cocktail hour with two new charcuterie bites.
The Kitchen is tailgating bright and early with a breakfast of champions! Sunny Anderson kicks things off with her Breakin' the Fast Burger and Katie Lee brings her breakfast MVP, a Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole. Jeff Mauro turns up the heat with his Crispy Buttermilk Popcorn Chicken and Waffle Bowl, then former pro football player Nick Mangold makes his touchdown dish, Ultimate Tailgate Steak and Egg Tacos. The hosts build some fully loaded Walking Cereal Bowls. Plus, we gear up for the game with a Double Duty Dessert Display and a game-changing Pull-Apart Cinnamon Roll Football.
The Kitchen is making all things wrapped and rolled, starting with Geoffrey Zakarian's Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breast. The Kitchen Helpline is open to answer your questions on how to wrap foods in bacon, a burrito and spring rolls, then learn how to master the art of gift wrapping. Jeff Mauro shows how to make his Horizontal Chicken Shawarma Wrap, cookbook author Nikki Dinki stops by to make Zucchini Taco Wraps, and Geoffrey whips up an "Engaged But Cantaloupe" cocktail. Plus, The Kitchen's very own rap sensation "Herb and Spice" is back with their best song yet!
Guy Fieri and his family catch classic military history at the Alamo before heading to the modern-day Lackland Air Force Base. There, chef Robert Irvine joins to cook a feast of tri-tip French dip, pork tacos, spatchcock chicken and Cajun chicken alfredo to thank the troops for their service. But no good deed goes unpunished, as members of the special forces invite Guy and his son, Hunter, to skydive with them. Finally, the Fieris head for King Ranch to visit some contemporary cowboys and join in a cowboy cookout of smoked nilgai antelope and all the fixings.
Not a fan of eggs, Guy Fieri is in a great mood because his chef friends are making an almost-eggless brunch! Aarti Sequeira starts off with Halloumi Cheese Bites with Beetroot Chutney and turns brunch on its head with Pineapple Upside-Down Cornbread Muffins. Michael Voltaggio dishes up a spin on a pasta favorite with his "Caci-Oat" Pepe. He also mixes up Grapefruit Daiquiris. Justin Warner bakes Cherry Almond Granola and fuses East and West with Bagels topped with Miso Cream Cheese and Ikura. Jonathan Waxman offers up Skirt Steak Tacos and a uniquely delicious Tarte Tatin.
Guy Fieri's hankering for Hawaii. Chef Michael Voltaggio takes a tropical plunge with his Passion Fruit and Pineapple Cocktail before wowing us with Whipped Spam and Taro Chips Dip and crispy Kalua Pig. Chef Antonia Lofaso opens things up with Amberjack with Shiso Aioli and Tempura Broccolini before frying up some Crispy Fish Tacos with Wasabi Aioli and Cabbage Slaw. Chef Justin Sutherland simmers up a Hawaiian staple, Saimin, and a perfect Pineapple Fried Rice. Chef Brooke Williamson brings out Baked Ulu with Shrimp Head Butter and wows us with Whipped Coconut Cheesecake with Marinated Mango.
Noah Cappe's tummy wins big at the Clark County Fair & Rodeo in Nevada with sumptuous eats like the Chili Cheese Cake, a delectable cornbread cake swimming in chili, and the Penne alla Cone, a pizza dough cone loaded with penne pasta. While there, he marvels at the size of Nic's Giant Spring Roll and the Ube Cheese Turon -- a carnival take on a Pinoy classic. Later, Noah does Christmas California-style at Winter Fest OC, where he keeps cozy with the Hot Cocoa Pretzel and gets cheesy with the Philly Pizza Taco. Finally, he visits Tallahassee, Fla., for a Shortcake Stuffed Candy Apple.
Rashad Jones treats himself to an array of barbecued meats loaded on top of other classic comfort foods. First, he visits a family establishment in San Antonio that's serving up a generous four taco plate with all kinds of meat and side of burracho beans. Next, Rashad enjoys a hearty barbecue Brunswick stew poured on top of gooey mac and cheese rigatoni. At his final stop, Rashad devours a barbecue burnt ends thin pizza crust with a knock-your-socks-off barbecue sauce. He also enjoys a bowl of smoked turkey gumbo with a few surprise guests and friends.
No fork, no knife, no problem -- the folks from Iron Chef can't wait to get their hands on these tasty bites! From crunchy falafel to crispy chicken schnitzel, Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli loves to cradle the sandwiches at Shaya in New Orleans. Iron Chef winner Ed Lee finds great satisfaction with the meat-filled tacos at Big Star in Chicago, while Iron Chef Gauntlet competitor Sarah Grueneberg prefers the burgers, chicken nuggets and fries at Trick Dog in San Francisco. Plus, Iron Chef winner Beau MacMillan devours deviled eggs, oysters and chicken wings at Tavern and Table in Charleston, S.C.
When it comes to barbecue, no one follows the smoke signals as quickly and hungrily as the folks from Iron Chef! Iron Chef Michael Symon chows down on chicken redneck tacos at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint in Nashville, while Iron Chef winner Lee Anne Wong patiently waits hours in line at Franklin Barbecue in Austin. Iron Chef Gauntlet competitor Jonathon Sawyer swears by the smoked lamb belly and Korean sticky ribs at Hometown Bar-B-Que in Brooklyn, and Iron Chef winner Madison Cowan heads to Bludso's Bar and Que in Los Angeles for their lip-smacking ribs.