It's Thanksgiving, and class is in session! Four beloved teachers get the chance to compete for the title of Chopped Champion as they share their love of cooking and their heartfelt stories of educating America's children. Digging into the first Turkey Day basket, the teachers find something fried and something shaped like a pumpkin. In the entree round, a thematic loaf of bread seems suitable to gobble, gobble up just as it is, but the teachers must find a creative use for it. In the final round, will a spectacular ingredient inspire the teachers to end the meal with over-the-top desserts?
Sandra's sharing her terrific twists on all of this holiday's classics and throwing a warm and satisfying Thanksgiving feast...and Sandra's sister Kimber is dropping by to help make every last detail perfect! Their holiday menu includes succulent Herb and Pear Glazed Turkey, Peppered Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes, and easy Three Bread Stuffing. Then, Sandra's got a pair of pumpkin goodies that will really make you smile...for dessert, perfect Pumpkin Cupcakes and for cocktail time a Pumpkin Pie Spice Martini! Plus a very special tablescape filled with decorating ideas that will add a warm and festive touch to this very special holiday.
Let's Eat is heating up the grill with creative recipes that can be made indoors or out. Jamika Pessoa starts off with her Grilled Turkey Burger Stuffed with Pepper Jack Cheese and Topped with Grilled Peaches. Appetizers get a smoky twist with Brandi Milloy's Grilled Brie and Strawberries and her Grilled Tomatoes with Burrata, and Stuart O'Keeffe makes Grilled Romaine with Shrimp and a Green Goddess Dressing. Brandi heads to Mason's Den, a pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles that puts a colorful spin on Mexican street corn, and finally, Stuart whips up an easy and delicious Mexican Street Corn Dip.
The Kitchen officially enters the holiday party zone with time saving tips and great recipes to get you prepared. Katie puts her Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with a delicious Turkey Gumbo. Get prepped for the party with surprising and time saving uses for your slow cooker and the hosts give the scoop on the best info and features in the new issue of Food Network Magazine. GZ and Katie visit a local coffee shop and we'll show you how to spice up your coffee at home. Plus, Marcela's Enchiladas Suiza are an easy, go-to dish for your next holiday potluck!
The Kitchen is throwing a Girl Scout cookie extravaganza with over-the-top recipe creations using the hosts' favorite Girl Scout cookies. Katie Lee kicks things off with her Taco Turkey Burger and Thin Mint Milkshakes. Sunny Anderson uses Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies for her Easy Peanut Butter Cookie Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Alex Guarnaschelli incorporates Do-si-dos in her decadent Chicken Legs with Spicy Peanut Sauce. Jeff Mauro shares his Salted Caramel Samoas Cannolis, and then Geoffrey Zakarian makes his Shortbread Cookie Pork "Milanese." Finally, local Girl Scouts and the hosts compete in a Smart Cookie Trivia Challenge.
The Kitchen is making weeknights easier with meal prep tips, timesaving tricks and easy recipes. Sunny Anderson cooks a crowd-pleasing Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast, and Geoffrey Zakarian and Jeff Mauro tackle the leftovers to make lunches the whole family will love. The hosts share their top tips for meal-prepping veggies, and then Jeff and Katie Lee transform them into two Cheat Sheet meals. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli stops by to share her favorite weeknight pasta, Orecchiette with Bacon, Lemon and Cream. Finally, the hosts use supermarket shortcuts to make an easy Black Forest dessert that takes the cake.
The Kitchen is serving up dishes that are a little controversial! Jeff Mauro tackles the big hot dog vs. sandwich question with his Hot Dog Grilled Cheese Sandwich, and Katie Lee Biegel takes on a hot-topic food in two ways with Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream and a Turkey Club Cottage Cheese Wrap. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian and Sunny Anderson settle the debate on how to cook the perfect hard-boiled egg and shuck an oyster, and GZ hops on a trend with his Tinned Fish Board. Finally, Sunny makes a salad for dessert with her Strawberry Fields Pretzel Gelatin Salad.
Horse racing is a sport steeped in history and tradition. And what can be more fun than eating good old southern food while watching the horses take a turn around the green? Bobby invites the guys over to watch the big race and enjoy some food full of southern comfort: Kentucky Hot Browns with Ham, Turkey and Bacon smothered in a Cheddar Bechamel, a Country Ham Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and a Balsamic Molasses Dressing, and to wash it down, a cold Mint Julep. Grab a pair of binoculars and bring the lawn party to your table.
Big Daddy knows how to start the summer off right. First he's frying up some Crispy Chorizo Stuffed Jalapenos with Sweet Corn Puree, you'll be popping those bad boys in your mouth by the minute. Next, it's out to the grill, Big Daddy is whipping up a healthier version of a burger, Grilled Turkey Burgers with Bacon, Pickled Green Tomatoes and Grilled Sweet Pepper Mayo. Finally, to finish off this scrumptious summertime meal is an Iceberg Wedge w/Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing, oh la la so crisp and refreshing, I'm sated already! Ring in your summer in true and tasty Big Daddy style!
Rashad Jones treats himself to an array of barbecued meats loaded on top of other classic comfort foods. First, he visits a family establishment in San Antonio that's serving up a generous four taco plate with all kinds of meat and side of burracho beans. Next, Rashad enjoys a hearty barbecue Brunswick stew poured on top of gooey mac and cheese rigatoni. At his final stop, Rashad devours a barbecue burnt ends thin pizza crust with a knock-your-socks-off barbecue sauce. He also enjoys a bowl of smoked turkey gumbo with a few surprise guests and friends.