The taste of the Mediterranean is fresh, healthy dishes with bright flavors. Bobby swings by the Upper East Side’s Malaga Restaurant for a bowl of the Spanish classic Gazpacho. Culling inspiration from this traditional fare, Bobby creates a version all his own. His version of Pork Gyros with Yogurt-Tomato Sauce would satisfy any Mediterranean aficionado. Then Bobby whips up a Toasted Israeli Couscous with Vegetables and Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette and pairs it with a fruity Cava Sangria, a culinary duo sure enough to make anyone go mad for Mediterranean.
The Kitchen hosts are cooking up big batch BBQ dishes, including grilled meats, for a great summer party! Sunny Anderson kicks off the all-you-can-eat feast with her Easy Smokehouse Burger. Geoffrey Zakarian whips up his Herbed Potato Salad, a staple side with a fresh twist. Alex Guarnaschelli satisfies the sweet tooth with her Glazed Funnel Cakes, and Katie Lee Biegel adds a pop of color with her Purple Cauliflower and Red Cabbage Slaw. Jeff Mauro puts a smoky twist on a seafood tower with his Epic BBQ Tower!
Alex digs back into her roots and brings to life some of her family's favorite comfort dishes. She takes a simple pork meatball and transforms it into "a crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside" masterpiece. She slathers it with her mom's signature marinara sauce. It's the perfect tomato sauce with hints of basil, carrot, and red pepper flakes. For a side, Alex stuffs an artichoke with all of her favorite flavors of Italian cooking - fennel, bread crumbs, cheese, and garlic. And for dessert, a chocolate crostada filled with an oozy dark chocolate center.