The newest trend popping out of toasters may be sweeter than you think. Sweet potato "toast" is gaining on traditional toast as a favorite nutritious snack. The Kitchen's giving you a first look at the trend with two unique takes on a breakfast classic.
Comedian Judy Gold teams up with The Kitchen co-host Katie Lee for the chance to poke fun at their dear friend Bobby Flay. Las Vegas titan, Chef Alex Stratta, and Iranian chef Houman Gohary aren't here to play games as they compete with the hopes to take on Bobby, but who will have the last laugh?
Titan Michael Voltaggio receives the surprise of his life as his brother, Chef Bryan Voltaggio, enters the kitchen. Bryan has never beaten his younger brother Michael in competition, so he's desperate to take him down, along with the rest of Bobby Flay's Titans, and walk away with $25,000. Esteemed Israeli chef Michael Solomonov judges the family feud.
The Titans get the shock of their lives when Bobby Flay's best friend, Iron Chef Michael Symon, enters the Triple Threat kitchen. Friendship doesn't stop Bobby from making this a fair fight as Michael faces off with his Achilles' heel ingredient! Round three is full of heart as the chefs strive to impress tough judge Naomi Pomeroy.
It's Ina's idea of a perfect day: While Jeffrey runs on the beach she whips up Raspberry Muffins and Coffee for their breakfast. Then she heads to local restaurant South Fork Kitchen to cook with chef Joe Isidori. Then it's back to the barn for a comforting soup dinner with Jeffrey -- the perfect end to the perfect day.
Robert heads to Santa Fe, N.M., where he faces the challenge to prepare a quintessential New Mexican meal to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the city. Robert will have six hours to cook for the 60 guests using only traditional methods, such as horno ovens, in an outdoor 18th century kitchen and in 30-degree weather!
Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong watch as three spice experts attempt to take the top prize in the Alex vs America kitchen. They compare opinions on whose spice strategy impressed them the most and who they think should have turned up the heat a little more before judges Antonia Lofaso and Bricia Lopez declare a winner.
A taste of New Orleans comes to the kitchen as pro and amateur cooks take on the hearty task of concocting gumbo with the surprise ingredient of ginger. The cooks and cons are pumped for round two, as judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Justin Warner pick a winner after getting filled up on gas station snack-infused masterpieces.
Trisha's tour manager is adopting a baby, so Trisha decides to throw a baby shower. The guys from Trisha's band join her in the kitchen to help prepare for the shower. They make a hearty Country Quiche, Cheese Straws and Brownies topped with a Coconut Frosting. Then Trisha records a lullaby as a welcome gift to the baby.