The Kitchen is putting creative and tasty spins on traditional recipes, and Katie Lee Biegel is giving her best tips and shortcuts for amping up store-bought or delivery pizza. Katie combines two of her favorite foods to make her Pizza Salad, and Jeff Mauro makes a new classic with his Buffa-Yaki Wings. Alex Guarnaschelli prepares flaming Bananas Foster with a Pecan Twist, and Sunny Anderson's Rainbow and Tie-Dye Waffles are so much fun. Plus, Geoffrey Zakarian puts together his "Italian Wedding Soup" Meatball Subs, and Sunny's Creamy Reuben Soup with Rye Toast Croutons takes inspiration from a beloved sandwich.
Geoffrey Zakarian kicks things off with a decadent Truffled Mushroom and Cheesy Mac and Cheese, and Sunny Anderson and Jeff Mauro show two new twists on Banana Bread. Then, find out just how bad some of your everyday habits really are and learn three sweet slow cooker hacks. Food Network's Amanda Freitag stops by to make a comforting classic Pork on Pork and Nancy Fuller joins for Geoffrey's Hot Buttered Rum cocktail.
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Slow Cooker Sundae Sauces
The Kitchen hosts are taking on viral trends and tackling their #KitchenGoals! Jeff Mauro starts by recreating a popular dish from his hometown, Chicago Pizza Pot Pie with Pepperoni Sauce and Baby Bella Mushrooms. Then Alex Guarnaschelli puts her spin on a viral egg sandwich challenge with her Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich, and Geoffrey Zakarian has a twist on the bread-baking trend with his Garden Focaccia. Sunny Anderson shares a new way to make sliders with her 5-Ingredient Stuffed Slider Bake -- Two Ways. Plus, Katie Lee makes her Granola Cookies, a trending and surprisingly healthy cookie that's perfect for breakfast, and Jeff makes Waffle Cereal, an easy spin on viral pancake cereal.
Sunny Anderson rounds up The Kitchen's most show-stealing side dishes while sharing her flavor-packed shortcuts to amp up store-bought and frozen sides, like a mix-in for Tex-Mex cornbread. Geoffrey Zakarian shares a Roasted Autumn Vegetable Clafoutis, Sunny adds her own twist to Garlic and Chive Potato Puffs, and Katie Lee Biegel adds a pop of color with her Purple Cauliflower and Red Cabbage Slaw. Jeff Mauro reinvents the pinwheel with his Cheddar and Bacon Pinwheels, Sunny prepares Apple Walnut Stuffing, and Alex Guarnaschelli shares her Loaded Home Fries. Plus, Sunny shows a secret to using microwavable pantry rice pouches with pesto and makes a quick and easy carrot side with honey.
Jeff Mauro dishes out his best entertaining advice along with The Kitchen's top party-pleasing recipes. Kicking it off are ideas from Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee Biegel for a fun and delicious German Pub Party. Then, Jeff makes Smoked Crispy Chicken Drumsticks with Maple Butter Hot Sauce, perfect for pleasing a crowd, while Katie shares a new take on her favorite starter with her Maple Bacon Deviled Eggs. Geoffrey Zakarian shows off a super fun dessert to make tableside -- Crepes Suzette -- and Sunny's Hot Ham and Cheese Wreath is sure to impress for the holidays. Finally, nothing wows dinner guests more than a mini torch -- so Jeff flames up his Coffee Créme Brulee for a sweet finish to any special occasion.
The Kitchen hosts celebrate a Southern culinary tradition by serving up a delicious plate of food with meat and three yummy sides. To get things started, Geoffrey Zakarian makes his porch-worthy Bourbon Peach Iced Tea, and Katie Lee Biegel uses that tea in her family's recipe for Classic Sweet Tea Oven Fried Chicken. Then, GZ makes his version of Squash Casserole with an herby breadcrumb topping, and Jeff Mauro honors his mother-in-law's Kentucky roots by sharing her recipe for Skillet Cornbread with Pepper Relish Honey Butter. Finishing off this Southern meal, Sunny Anderson puts her twist on mac and cheese with an Easy Paccheri and Cheese.
The Kitchen is sharing essential rules for culinary success. Jeff Mauro starts with a lesson on how to cook pork by making his Brown Sugar Brined Pork Chops with Maple Dijon Pan Sauce. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli and Katie Lee Biegel team up for seafood 101, and Sunny Anderson shows how to make her Shrimp Cocktail and 1-2-3 Cocktail Sauce. Next, Geoffrey Zakarian shares his tips for making a Classic Omelette with Side Salad. Plus, special guests Bryon Gomez and Nini Nguyen from Food Network's Hot List 2025 stop by to share their cooking rules for Banh Xeo and Vietnamese Iced Coffee Tres Leches Cake.
Cook once, eat twice! It's all about practical cooking as Alex Guarnaschelli hosts a look back at some of The Kitchen's best recipes that use leftovers in simple, creative ways. Alex makes Braised Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Olives then turns it into a Mediterranean Pasta. Katie Lee Biegel gives leftovers a makeover with her Freezer Fix Shepherd's Pie, and Geoffrey Zakarian uses leftover pork for his Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe. Then, Sunny Anderson whips up an Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup, Geoffrey transforms leftover mashed potatoes into crispy Pierogies with Sour Cream Dip, and Jeff Mauro works his magic with leftover rice to make Carbonara Arancini.
Jeff Mauro shares his family's Sunday Gravy recipe, then learn how to use leftover Italian ingredients in new ways and how to make fun crafts using empty wine bottles. Spice up antipasto with Geoffrey Zakarian's Parmigianino Monkey Bread with Soppressata and Olives and Jeff's Salami Cups with Whipped Honey Ricotta and Fresh Figs. Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli stops by to make Olive Oil Cake, and Geoffrey shows how to make classic Italian Limoncello.
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Wine Bottle Crafts
The Kitchen hosts are at home and sharing family-inspired recipes, then giving a shout-out to super-fan moms for Mother's Day. Jeff Mauro kicks things off with a Chicago classic, Sausage and Mini Sweet Peppers, and then delivers it to his mother and mother-in-law! Alex Guarnaschelli makes a delicious Asparagus Quiche that her family loves. Katie Lee shares her family tradition of Lemon Yogurt Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup and then has a sweet surprise. Sunny Anderson has a grilled favorite with Quick Beef and Pineapple Skewers, and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a fast Shrimp and Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Plus, virtual happy hour has some very special guests!