This trip, Guy Fieri's traveling with Chef Antonia Lofaso on a first-class culinary journey through Puerto Rico. In Old San Juan, they're diggin' into a chicken-trifongo combo and decadent cheesecake-stuffed French toast. In Caguas, a vegan joint is puttin' their spin on chicken and waffles and a meat lovers, no-meat pizza. And in Juncos, a traditional spot is serving up regional favorites like a plantain-picadillo lasagna and a lights-out stew made with pig's feet.
The Kitchen hosts start the day with the ultimate cozy brunch menu! Geoffrey Zakarian whips up his classic Belgian Waffles, and Kalen Allen tops them with his Fried Chicken and Grape Jelly Syrup. Katie Lee Biegel shares her indulgent Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Rolls, while Sunny Anderson serves up her delicious Brown Sugar Cold Brew with Brown Sugar Cold Foam. Then, Jeff Mauro shares a hearty Wake and Bake Breakfast Strata, and Chef Kathy Fang joins in for a fun chat!
Ree Drummond is spilling the beans on 10 things she loves about her husband, Ladd, and the food he loves most. There's Spatchcock BBQ Chicken with Apple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce, and he can't resist Thin and Crispy Waffle Fries with Sour Cream and Onion Dip. For dessert, she makes him a Spoon Cake with gooey chocolate frosting. With the cooking covered, Ree shares her favorite things about Ladd, from his cowboy couture to his moves on the dance floor.
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.
The Kitchen is bringing back old-school favorites with tasty updates! Geoffrey Zakarian shares his recipe for Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Jeff Mauro makes Chicken Kiev with Peas and Carrots, and Alex Guarnaschelli has a comfort food classic with her Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles. Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee Biegel have the sweet treats covered with Sunny's Quick Waffle Iron PB&J Affair and Katie's Classic Molasses Cookies. Plus, the hosts chat about the new season of Alex vs America!
Jeff Mauro is savoring some of The Kitchen's cozy, warm recipes, including Alex Guarnaschelli's Sweet Potato and Turkey Shepherd's Pie, Katie Lee Biegel's Warm Roasted Fall Vegetable Pasta Salad, and Geoffrey Zakarian's Black Forest Overnight Oats. Jeff is also featuring his Good Old-Fashioned American Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, as well as Sunny Anderson's Easy PB&J Swirl Bars. Plus, Jeff gives his best tips for comforting mac and cheese and shows a fun way to use leftovers with a waffle iron!
Food Network's biggest stars discuss the dishes that stop them dead in their tracks and make them take notice. Whether it's a burger between glazed doughnuts found by Duff Goldman in LA, a whole Thanksgiving feast inside a waffle inside Guy Fieri in Syracuse, N.Y., or Martha Stewart's salmon unlike any other in New York, all of these dishes are both unique and delicious. Plus, Alton Brown, Valerie Bertinelli and Sunny Anderson demonstrate how to get crazy in the kitchen to make your own unique creation.
A new group of ambitious junior chefs must win over a special panel of judges: chef Tiffany Derry, actress Busy Philipps and chef Aaron Sanchez. First up, an odd egg and a unique version of chicken and waffles are found in the basket. Orange noodles and a red paste are among the colorful ingredients that the young chefs must promptly address in the entree round, and the two finalists must find creative ways to turn Italian pudding and sweet sushi-shaped sandwiches into original desserts.
Celebrate fall by using autumn flavors in brunch foods! Marcela Valladolid makes a decadent Pumpkin French Toast Casserole that's perfect for feeding a crowd and then The Kitchen gang competes in a breakfast edition of Tool Takedown. Katie Lee assembles an amazing tray of Breakfast Nachos with a base of waffles, right before Food Network Star winner Tregaye Fraser drops by to share her savory Bacon Breakfast Cupcakes. Katie turns favorite fall desserts into three breakfast smoothies and Geoffrey Zakarian ends with a Fall Mimosa.
The Kitchen takes summer staples to the next level with trending new flavors and recipes like Geoffrey Zakarian's Tuna Steak Burger and Katie Lee's Greek Chicken and Orzo Pasta Salad. A summer side gets the sweet treatment in Jeff Mauro's Peach Bruschetta and Katie's Strawberry Bruschetta. Sunny Anderson grills up her Five-Star Glazed Chicken, which is sure to be a summer hit, and nutritionist Joy Bauer shares three healthy upgrades for frozen drinks. For dessert, the hosts put their spins on Waffle Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches.