Start the New Year healthy with Katie Lee's Turkey Bolognese with Veggie Noodles and Jeff Mauro's Beet Burger with Citrus Caper Aioli. Then, find out about some lesser-known healthy ingredients, how much you can eat for a healthy 100-calorie snack, and how to prepare some intimidating healthy foods. Plus, Vegan Chef Chloe Coscarelli makes Chocolate Cupcakes with a secret ingredient, Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a Carrot Ginger Sparkler, and the hosts taste-test the latest water trends.
The Kitchen is focusing on fast and easy meals that are unbelievably good, too! Geoffrey Zakarian makes his simple and elegant Bucatini Carbonara, and Alex Guarnaschelli prepares her flavorful Turkey Piccata. Jeff Mauro shares store-bought shortcuts that feel homemade in his Wonton Dinner, and then Sunny Anderson keeps the hosts guessing with her Easy 4-Ingredient Pulled Pork and Garlicky Mashed Potatoes. Finally, Katie Lee Biegel wins dessert with her decadent No Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake.
The Kitchen has an entire make-ahead menu of Thanksgiving classics! Jeff Mauro makes delectable Spinach, Artichoke & Sausage Pinwheels that can be frozen for weeks. Geoffrey Zakarian takes us to prep school with a make-ahead pumpkin pie idea. For sides you can make days in advance, Sunny Anderson has an Apple Walnut Stuffing, and Katie Lee Biegel has two shop-ahead veggie ideas! Alex Guarnashelli rounds out the meal with Make-Ahead Gravy and a Roasted Turkey Breast.
Ree Drummond makes her must-have recipes for the feast with her girls in a Thanksgiving master class. There's her foolproof Simple Roasted Turkey with an incredible herby butter and easy Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing. Green Beans and Tomatoes are a fast spin on a favorite, and Ree has everything you need to know to make Classic Giblet Gravy and the trick to a Shortcut Cranberry Sauce. Join the Thanksgiving 101 as Ree shares all her holiday secrets.
It's all about summer cooking and ideas for easy entertaining as Ree Drummond cooks up delicious recipes with her kid crew. For casual dinners, Ree makes amazing Rigatoni with Creamy Corn and great Greek-Style Turkey Burgers stuffed into pitas. A spicy Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad is perfect for potlucks, and refreshing Red Berry Frozen Sangria is sure to get any party started. The sun's out, the family's shooting the show, and there's a big helping of fun.
Trisha Yearwood is all about being grateful and sharing food with loved ones, so she puts one of her favorite holidays front and center -- Thanksgiving! First, Trisha goes non-traditional in a homage to her uncle with a fried Turkey Injected with Ranch Dressing. Then, sister Beth joins in to make their Grandma Lizzie's Cornbread Dressing and Sweet Potato Pudding. For dessert, three's a charm for Trisha's Sheet Pan Slab Pie with apples, pears and blueberries.
Five of the country's most creative chefs put their spin on every food lover's favorite holiday. In the first round, they take one classic Thanksgiving side and re-invent it. The winner gets an advantage in the final round, where they are asked to make an entire Turkey dinner in just one hour and incorporate an ingredient from the very first Thanksgiving. One chef will be eliminated, while the rest move on for a chance to win $25,000.
It's a Kids Baking Championship reunion as season two kid chefs Jane Haviland and Matthew Merril drop by for lunch! Valerie Bertinelli does not disappoint and makes Grilled Italian Paninis with Provolone, Genoa Salami, Black Forest Ham and Roast Turkey served with Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips, and Soft Pretzels with Chocolate Hazelnut Dip. As a special treat, Valerie makes Chocolate Cupcakes with Neapolitan Frosting and the kids decorate them with treats sent by Duff Goldman.
The sweet and savory flavors of poultry with figs is at the core of this inspired seasonal menu, that Damaris designs to remind a soldier's wife of when they first fell in love. Turkey Meatloaf With Fig Catsup features great tips to guarantee a mouthwatering main course, Miso Greens is Damaris' amazing twist on tradition and her luxurious and creamy Goat Cheese Smashed Potatoes all add up to an intimate meal that comes from the heart.
The Kitchen hosts are making their favorite treats from fall festivals. Katie Lee Biegel has The Ultimate Pumpkin Bread, which would be delicious with Alex Guarnaschelli's Hot Buttered Rum. Geoffrey Zakarian makes Apple Fritters with Hot Honey Glaze, Sunny Anderson whips up her Easy Fall Vibes Rice Cereal Treats, and Jeff Mauro gets savory with his Honey Fried Turkey Legs with Japanese BBQ Sauce. Plus, a game of Try or Deny features some unexpected fall flavors!