John Green must transform Ringside, a fight-themed bar in Huntington Beach, Calif., that is struggling to stay on its feet. Now $300,000 in debt, owner Travis is unable to pay his bills. If things don't turn around soon, he will be forced to close his doors and declare bankruptcy.
Think seared tuna is only for restaurants? Think again! Chef Anne Burrell shows how easily you can prepare Soy Marinate Seared Tuna at home, with the right ingredients and a few easy tips. Soba Noodle Salad with Edamame and Scallions turns the beautiful tuna into a light and satisfying meal.
Ina Garten turns ordinary vegetables into extraordinary dishes. She transforms everyday cauliflower into amazing Cauliflower Toasts, the perfect anytime bite. Then Ina elevates humble zucchini and frozen spinach into fabulous Baked Spinach and Zucchini, and eggplant steps into the limelight in wonderful Spiced Lamb-Stuffed Eggplants that are classy enough for company.
Contestants turn lemons into lemon bars, and host Buddy Valastro and judges Nancy Fuller and Zac Young get a caffeinated kick as the surprise ingredient of coffee is steeped into the lemony treats. The next round is full of twists, as pretzels challenge the bakers and fakers to avoid getting too salty.
Four young cooking dynamos try to impress the judges, including guest Jessica Alba, with their appetizers that include beef tongue. The entree basket pairs a sweet orange cream smoothie with some savory favorites, and the last two competitors try to turn a giant lollipop and an odd sandwich into a winning dessert.
John Henson turns up the heat when he asks the seven remaining bakers to set their desserts on fire by reinventing flambé classics. Then, the bakers have judges Stephanie Bowell, Zac Young and Carla Hall in stitches with realistic open wound cakes, and one baker is gutted when they're eliminated from the competition.
If there's one thing better than good food, it's good food with good music! Guy teaches his pal DJ Irie how to make Five Spice Duck Breast, as well as Soba Noodle Salad With Grilled Plums. Then, Irie turns the tables and teaches Guy one of his signature drinks, Pineapple Chile Margarita.
Giada De Laurentiis makes four traditional Italian recipes, then she takes a turn ... adding a few unexpected ingredients and techniques that give these familiar dishes a modern spin: Orzo With Mint Salmoriglio Sauce, Halibut With Artichoke and Olive Caponata, Rib-Eye Steaks With Smokey Arrabiata Sauce and Strawberries With Marsala and Lemon Sauce.
Guy Fieri and his caravan's trek to find the biggest adventures and best food in Appalachia transforms into a campground showdown when they compete to make the best burger and turn trout fishing into a culinary battle. Plus, there's a BBQ feast, drive-through pizza and great times on the Tennessee River.