Noah Cappe heads to northern Indiana, where the Hoosiers in Valparaiso are doing things right at the Porter County Fair. The Super Ramen Dog combines two delicious foods Noah didn't know belonged together, the Elephant Ear Taco is a new take on a fairground favorite, and the Peanut Pop Shake has Noah all shook up. Then he heads north of the border to Brooklin, Ontario, for the Brooklin Spring Fair. He makes friends with the Secret Club, gets a taste from across the pond with London Calling and eats dessert in a whole new way with the Push Pop Cake.
Kardea Brown shares her favorite recipes using her beloved cast-iron skillet. These satisfying and versatile recipes can be whipped up any night of the week. First up, Kardea cooks a Chicken and Veggie Skillet, a delicious chicken dinner with all the veggies, and Cheesy Skillet Taco Mac, a meal that will have 'em coming back for seconds. Then, Kardea whips up an easy side dish that is sure to impress any dinner guest, her Cheesy Skillet Potatoes, and last, but certainly not least, Kardea's Ultimate Skillet Brownie is a chocolatey dessert topped with vanilla ice cream.
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.
It's a family affair as Ree Drummond shoots a very special episode with the help of her kids. While Ree's daughters Alex and Paige and nephew Stuart film everything on their phones and her sons Bryce and Todd drop by to check things out, Ree welcomes everyone to her quarantine kitchen as she shares easy, pantry-inspired recipes for difficult times. She makes a delicious all-in-one dinner of Taco Shells and Cheese, serves pure chocolate comfort in her 5-minute Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake and takes pantry ingredients over the top with Italian 11-Can Soup and Easy Cheesy Toast.
The Kitchen is throwing a Girl Scout cookie extravaganza with over-the-top recipe creations using the hosts' favorite Girl Scout cookies. Katie Lee kicks things off with her Taco Turkey Burger and Thin Mint Milkshakes. Sunny Anderson uses Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies for her Easy Peanut Butter Cookie Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Alex Guarnaschelli incorporates Do-si-dos in her decadent Chicken Legs with Spicy Peanut Sauce. Jeff Mauro shares his Salted Caramel Samoas Cannolis, and then Geoffrey Zakarian makes his Shortbread Cookie Pork "Milanese." Finally, local Girl Scouts and the hosts compete in a Smart Cookie Trivia Challenge.
Jeff Mauro heads down memory lane with The Kitchen's best family-inspired recipes, including the Cheesesteak Tacos he made with his dad, Gus. Then, Katie Lee Biegel shares her grandma Pearl's award-winning homemade Angel Food Cake, and Geoffrey Zakarian cooks a very special Shepherd's Pie from his mother's recipe box. Plus, Sunny Anderson and Katie face off in an After School Snack Off, making English Muffin Pizzas judged by Geoffrey and Jeff's kids. The hosts all pitch in to make a fun Father's Day Eggs and Bacon Cake before welcoming three grandmas to "Try or Deny" some trendy foods!
Sunny Anderson demonstrates a fun new pancake technique while she recalls the best meals for "breaking the fast." Sunny's Easy Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding starts the day off right, while Katie Lee Biegel creates a Crunchy Orange French Toast. Jeff Mauro doesn't joke around with his Waffle Taco with Spicy Sausage and Hot Honey, and Geoffrey Zakarian makes an omelet big enough for the whole family. Plus, The Kitchen is visited by Benjamina Ebuehi, who shares how to incorporate cake into a brunch menu, and the hosts play a couple rounds of "Is That a Thing? Breakfast Edition."
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.
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.