In Memphis, Michael Symon sits down with four generations of barbecue royalty for the scoop on their most delicious family secrets, with a side of smoked turkey and sweet potato fried pie. In Portland, Ore., an insane burger is stacked over a foot tall with three beef patties, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, onion rings, bacon, ham, eggs and more! And finally, in Atlanta, chile-rubbed duck breast gets top billing as some of the best Latin food north of the border.
This trip, Guy Fieri's going all in for some comfort and soul. In Charlotte, N.C., the down-home hangout dishing out low country favorites, like killer collard greens and standout shrimp and grits. In Las Vegas, the standout strip mall spot serving their crepe specialties with everything from savory beef to sweet caramel apples. And in Culver City, Calif., Marc Summers joins Guy at the mom and pop shop firing up tasty turkey chili and dynamite dogs on cornbread buns.
On this trip, Guy Fieri's grabbing a little surf, turf and flavors from the earth. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, a local gem is serving regional favorites, like off-the-hook pork trifongo and shrimp empanadas. In Somerville, N.J., a funky spot is firin' up a something-for-everyone menu, including righteous vegan dishes like a mushroom po' boy and a meatless turkey club. And in Cleveland, a Mediterranean hot spot is servin' outrageous octopus and masterful lamb, beef and ricotta meatballs.
Kardea Brown is cooking up a Derby Day-inspired lunch for an afternoon of horseback riding with her best friend Yolanda. First up, Kardea's Hot Brown Sandwiches have roast turkey topped with a beautifully cheesy sauce. Then, she makes a Cream Cheese Ball with smoked cheddar, olives, pecans and chives, and a Ginger Mint Julep is Kardea's twist on the classic derby cocktail. Last, but not least, Miss Brown's Kentucky Butter Cake is a fluffy, buttery cake that melts in your mouth!
Guy Fieri makes a big feast inspired by the big easy, with two po'boy sandwiches: one's filled with plump cornmeal-fried oysters, the other with roasted buttermilk brined turkey breast. Both get piled with fixins and a generous drizzle of Miss Dixie's Remoulade, a creamy, chunky, Creole-spiced sauce. A side of fries cooked in duck fat are a golden, crispy, delicious taste of the good life. A glass of Sonoma sparkling wine is makes this po'boy meal that much richer.
The Kitchen hosts compete to make flavor-packed dishes that don't break the bank, like Geoffrey Zakarian's Bucatini al Limone and Sunny Anderson's Red Beans and Rice with Sausage. Blogger Deb Perelman stops by to make her Bake Sale Winning-est Bars. Jeff Mauro's Hot Turkey Horseshoe Sandwich and Katie Lee's Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tostadas are inexpensive dishes that taste like a million bucks, and consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman shares her low-cost swaps for a "Cheapo Pesto."
The Kitchen hosts have shortcuts, easy recipes and tips for flavorful weeknight meals. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a quick and easy Peanut Sauce over Shrimp Skewers and Rice Noodles. Jeff Mauro has a twist on a classic with a Turkey Reuben, and Katie Lee Biegel makes Easy Veggie Marinara Ravioli Bake in mere minutes. Alex Guarnaschelli's Chicken Cutlets "Saltimbocca" with Prosciutto and Sage "jumps in your mouth." Plus, the hosts share instant upgrades for everyday meals, and Jet Tila stops by!
Ree Drummond is sharing a collection of quick and easy family favorites that she's rebooted over the years. There's Flank Steak with Herb Sauce and Three Cheese Waffle Hash Browns, as fast as it is fabulous, and pizza meets quesadilla in a speedy 4-Cheese Pepperoni Pizzadilla. Plus, Ree makes a mashup of her kids all-time fave and a legendary sandwich in a Chicken Nugget Bacon Ranch Club, and Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are a lighter spin on a classic.
It's a birthday party! But before the sweets, Sandra will make savory treats for the kids to enjoy. First, BLT dip is scooped up with pita triangles. And the kids will love her Turkey Wheels, colorful wrap sandwiches that sneak in a few veggies too. Then a special guest shows Sandra his Party Snack Mix recipe. Finally it's cake time! The kids get to decorate their very own Single Layer Birthday Cakes. To drink, a kid-pleasing Fruity Lemonade.