Ree Drummond is sneaking a few store-bought shortcuts into her make-ahead Thanksgiving feast. First up is her epic Make Ahead Thanksgiving Turkey, which is cooked and portioned out in advance. She makes Delicious Doctored Up Dressing and Gussied Up Gravy to go alongside it. A freezer treasure becomes a stunning seasonal side dish, Roasted Sprouts and Onions, and Spiked Cranberry Sauce and Herby Butter Dinner Rolls round out the meal. For a showstopping dessert, Ree transforms a store-bought pie into her Chocolate Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie.
It's Ree Drummond's birthday, and she's celebrating by making over some of her all-time favorite recipes and road-testing them for social media. She starts with Mini Turkey Meatloaves, a thoroughly modern take on a comfort food classic. Her Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese is a tasty remix with less of the mac and all of the cheesy goodness, and her Baked Chili-Garlic Fries with Light Fry Sauce are another light variation. Every birthday deserves a cake, so Ree revamps her go-to recipe and makes a Flourless Chocolate Cake that's worth celebrating.
The Kitchen hosts share the comfort food recipes that make them happy all summer long! Sunny Anderson has a spin on a favorite with Citrus Glazed Can-Grilled Chicken. Then, Jeff Mauro cooks up a Chicago comfort food with his Grilled Giardiniera Salad, and Geoffrey Zakarian shares his fresh and delicious Summer Pasta with Garden Fresh Zucchini. Alex Guarnaschelli shows her tricks to make Juicy Turkey Burgers with Onion Jam, and Katie Lee prepares a family favorite, Zucchini-Pineapple Bread. Plus, the hosts share their favorite comfort foods and memories from this summer.
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!