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!
Mentioned in this episode:
How to Caramelize Garlic in a Slow Cooker
How to Caramelize Onions in a Slow Cooker
How to Make Slow-Cooker Dulce de Leche
Forget spending all day in the kitchen. In just five hours, four top chefs make their version of this classic meal. For a shot at $10,000, they put their own creative spin on classic ingredients like sweet potatoes, cranberries and butternut squash. When time's up, each chef must present his or her signature turkey plus five side dishes to a panel of tough judges.
Competitors:
Joey Campanaro The Little Owl New York, N.Y.
Kevin Crawley Coriander Bistro Sharon, Mass. www.corianderbistro.com
Alex Guarnaschelli Butter Restaurant New York, N.Y.
Jennifer Jasinski Rioja Denver, Colo. www.riojadenver.com
Judges:
Jill Davie Josie Restaurant Santa Monica, Calif. www.josierestaurant.com
Mark Miller Restaurateur, Author, Teacher Coyote Café Santa Fe, N.M. www.coyotecafe.com
John Besh Executive Chef/Owner Restaurant August & Besh Steakhouse New Orleans, La. www.rest-august.com