The summer sun and buns are out -- burger, sandwich and hot dog buns, that is! Geoffrey Zakarian starts by sharing his tips for a moist and flavorful Mushroom Turkey Burger. Katie Lee makes a meatless Grilled Halloumi Sandwich with Watermelon Relish, and Sunny Anderson puts her amped-up meatloaf between two buns for her Meatloaf Burgers. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli elevates a traditional hot dog with her Hot Dogs with Mustard and Relish, and Jeff Mauro shares a burger from his neck of the woods, his Northwest Indiana-Style Smashed Burger. Finally, Geoffrey and his wife, Margaret, make a Boozy Cherry Milkshake that pairs perfectly with any burger or hot dog.
The Kitchen has tips, tricks, and no-fail recipes to help you win Thanksgiving. The holiday menu kicks off with Geoffrey Zakarian's Pomegranate Moscow Mule and Katie Lee Biegel's Pimento Cheese Pepper Poppers. Then, Jeff Mauro's Coffee Chili Rubbed Turkey Tenderloin with Red Eye BBQ Sauce is the star of the show, paired with sensational sides like Alex Guarnaschelli's Wild and Basmati Rice Timbale with Cranberries and Pecans, as well as Geoffrey's Pommes Aligot. For dessert, Sunny Anderson's Happy Family Sheet-Pan Pie is perfect for sharing at the Thanksgiving table. Plus, get the scoop on the new season of Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown!
Jeff Mauro leads a tour of The Kitchen's most surprising recipes, starting with his Magic No-Bread Meatballs with a secret low-carb mix-in. Then, Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee Biegel show off some secret-ingredient smoothies with some healthy new additions. Plus, Sunny reveals how peanut butter just might be the best way to make your pulled pork flavorful and rich. Martha Stewart drops by to cook Turkey Burgers with an added twist to make them extra juicy, and Lindsay-Jean Hard shows the hosts how you can make a banana cake with banana peels! Finally, Katie whips up an expected appetizer with her Parmesan-Stuffed Strawberries with Balsamic.
Guy Fieri has a lot to be thankful for, so Thanksgiving at the ranch is a multi-day affair that includes a Friendsgiving cocktail party with some of his best chef pals. Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the party with mouthwatering Hot Brie Sandwiches with Cranberry Vinaigrette and Ricotta and Brussels Sprouts Crostini. Eric Greenspan reinvents a traditional holiday dish with his Sweet Potato Latkes with Marshmallow Creme Fraiche. Aarti Sequeira prepares Thanksgiving Samosas, while Carl Ruiz takes a Latin approach to his dish with Turkey and Cranberry Empanadas. Aaron May mixes up Portuguese Sangria with cranberry and cinnamon to go with a delicious dessert of Fried Hand Pies with pumpkin and pecan.
Making delicious, flavorful sandwiches is an essential skill that every home cook needs to know. Nothing wins over guests and friends like super, homemade deli treats, packed with bold flavors and ingredients. Using her slow cooker, Kelsey will turn turkey breast into a tender Roast Dip With Melted Gruyere. Then she'll take some inspiration from one of her favorite places to eat, New Orleans, and fry up some golden shrimp for a Cajun Po' Boy. Fried Green Tomatoes are an essential ingredient for her fresh and tasty BLT with sweet basil mayo and crispy pancetta. Finally, a pressed Picnic Sandwich with roasted red peppers and pepperoncini spread is the perfect sandwich if you're on the go.
The Kitchen is making a week's worth of quick, easy meals that are comfy and cozy for the cool weather. Geoffrey Zakarian shows how simple lamb can be for a weeknight meal with his Harissa and Fennel Marinated Lamb Chops with Tapenade. Then, Jeff Mauro makes his delicious Thai Green Curry with Shrimp, and Katie Lee shares her Turkey Meatloaf with Cranberry Ketchup Glaze and Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges. Sunny Anderson whips up her Tex-Mex Chili Mac Skillet, and Alex Guarnaschelli shares a cheesy vegetarian dish, her Loaded Vegetable Quesadillas. Plus, actress and chef Valerie Bertinelli joins the hosts to share two ice cream sauces for easy end-of-the-week sweets.
The Kitchen crew is huddled up to get you ready for your big-game bash, starting with Jeff Mauro's Stuffed Italian Beef Stromboli. Then, get fresh party planning tips, and the slow cooker is the MVP with two dishes to wow the crowd. There are three twists on guacamole, and Chef Anne joins the crew to cook up her Killer Turkey Burgers. Geoffrey Zakarian takes us to the end zone with his 5 o'clock somewhere beer cocktail.
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Ina Garten's favorite part of Thanksgiving is the sides, and she is sharing past classics and new favorites. There's Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding, Homemade Gravy and Cranberry Fruit Conserve. She has new ideas for sprouts, sauteed, roasted, shredded and taste-tested by Bobby Flay, and Ina makes the best Haricots Verts with Dill and Hazelnuts. Then, there's amazing Celery Root and Apple Puree and Classic Mashed Potatoes with Three Variations, and Root Vegetable Gratin is make-ahead and marvelous. For roasted vegetables, Ina's got cauliflower, carrots, kale and a new favorite, Roasted Broccolini with Cheddar. Plus, Nigella Lawson, Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Jennifer Garner and Chef Massimo Bottura share their must-have Thanksgiving dishes. Forget the turkey -- Thanksgiving dinner is all about the sides.