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See Episode GuideBobby's Basics: Steakhouse at Home
Chef Bobby Flay reveals how to bring an elegant steakhouse experience to your backyard using simple techniques and staple ingredients. He reveals his unique method for grilling juicy Rib-Eye Steak with ease. Plus, Bobby whips up some crisp Grilled Potatoes With a Mustard-Garlic Dressing and charred Broccoli Rabe With a Red Pepper Relish. And to drink, a bubbly grape cocktail.
Bobby's Basics: Grilled Taco Party
Chef Bobby Flay demonstrates some of his favorite grilling shortcuts with a crowd-pleasing taco-themed menu. He'll reveal his secret for getting smoky flavor for his Glazed Lamb Tacos with fresh salsa and puts together a spice-infused Portobello and Vegetable Taco topped with queso fresco. Plus, his go-to five-ingredient salad and a party pitcher of Brazilian Limeade.
Four Corners 'Cue
Bobby Flay celebrates the flavors of his favorite American region with this Southwestern-style barbecue featuring dishes like Spice Rubbed Bison Short Ribs with an Orange-Honey-Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Grilled Fish Tacos, Creamed Corn Succotash and Tequila Sangria.
Fresh and Fit Grilling
Always keeping health and fitness in mind, Bobby Flay creates a menu for the barbecue that's delicious and guilt-free. This fresh and fit menu includes Grilled Trout With Grilled Radicchio and Orange-Almond Vinaigrette, Grilled Tuna With Grilled Ratatouille Couscous With Deconstructed Pesto, Fresh Peach and Tomato Salad With Sweet Southern Dressing, Pecans and Farmer's Cheese and to drink, a refreshing White Peach Iced Tea cocktail!
Bobby's Basics: Veggie Delight
Chef Bobby Flay offers his simple steps for creating a healthy, vegetarian-style menu that packs a ton of flavor. First up, he reimagines pizza using a meaty Portobello mushroom topped with an olive, caper and tomato mixture with melted goat cheese. Then he's showcasing one of his favorite shortcuts for flavorful dressings and tossing it with some fresh greens and grilled whole wheat pita. Plus a healthier version of a fruity and creamy dessert, and Bobby's spin on a Vodka and Orange cocktail.
Barbecue Block Party
Bobby Flay says goodbye to summer with a barbecue party celebrating the best ingredients from Long Island, his summer home. He serves up Roasted Duck BBQ Sliders, Heirloom Tomato and Grilled Corn Panzanella Salad With Salmon, Grilled Filet Mignon With Lavender-Honey Vinaigrette and to drink, a Long Island Iced Tea, of course! It's one tasty way to celebrate summer with a bang — and a flame!
Four Corners 'Cue
Bobby Flay celebrates the flavors of his favorite American region with this Southwestern-style barbecue featuring dishes like Spice Rubbed Bison Short Ribs with an Orange-Honey-Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Grilled Fish Tacos, Creamed Corn Succotash and Tequila Sangria.
New South: Barbecue and Beyond
Classic Southern food is one of this country's most beloved regional cuisines, but a new style of cooking is rising out of Dixie, and Bobby Flay thinks it works beautifully on the hot grates! Light Smoked Trout Lettuce Wraps take us about as far from barbecue as you can get, topped with Sliced Carrots and a creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing. Then, a classic Southern cracker spread makes a surprising and tangy appearance on Chef Flay's juicy Pimento Cheese Bacon Burger. Next, Southern curry makes an appearance on his Curry-Rubbed Smoked Chicken Thighs with Sorghum-Chile Glaze. And finally, Bobby whips up a Sparkling Bourbon Lemonade, a heat-beater that just might unseat the Mint Julep as the go-to Southern cooler. It'll be delicious, y'all!
Bobby's Basics: Farmers' Market Feast
Chef Bobby Flay shares his most versatile grilling techniques to make an incredible meal with whatever's freshest at the market. On the menu are his Sticky Glazed Chicken Thighs in Butter Lettuce and a Corn and Scallion Salad with a fresh herb dressing. Bobby's also using the grill for fresh peaches and topping them with an Arugula Pesto and thinly sliced Prosciutto. And with extra herbs on hand, Bobby mixes up a mint tea cocktail to drink!
Grilling With a Spanish Flair
Bobby Flay's tour through the "it" cuisine of the Iberian Peninsula starts by taking the classic Cuban Sandwich to Madrid with a Spanish Spice-Rubbed Pork Butt topped with Sherry Vinegar/Honey Glaze, Serrano ham and salty Manchego cheese. Then, a slather of Piquillo Pepper Butter and a sprinkle of Grated Manchego adorn sweet Grilled Corn. He dresses Skewered Lamb first with a Spicy Pomegranate/Rioja Red Wine Vinaigrette and takes it over the top with a Mint-Almond Relish. The capper? A fruity Peach-Blackberry Sangria.
South of the Border Barbecue
Get your margaritas going because Bobby is doing barbecue Mexican style! He grills up a Whole Red Snapper with Grilled Vera Cruz Salsa, and Tamarind Duck Glazed Tacos with Grilled Pineapple-Habanero Pickled Onion Relish, served with Corn Tortillas, of course. A Slow-Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Queso Fresco promises to please.
Bobby's Basics: Bold Flavor Barbecue
Chef Bobby Flay wakes up his taste buds with a bold menu: He's mixing up a spicy marinade for a juicy Grilled Beef Tenderloin and toasting spices for Grilled Smashed Potatoes. Plus, a sweet and sour dressing for a bright tropical-style slaw and a refreshing hibiscus-flavored Agua Fresca.
Backyard Mexican Food Fest
Bobby Flay takes us way beyond the burrito with his culinary tour of the diverse and delicious cuisine of Mexico. He starts off with a citrusy street food from the country's west coast: Charcoal Grilled Chicken Sinaloa Style. He serves it with a smoky, refreshing Grilled Green Onion, Quinoa and Corn Relish. Next up, we head to the heartland of Mexican food on the strength of Chef Flay's Oaxaca Burger topped with Manchego cheese, Avocado and Spicy Pickled Red Onions. Grilled Mango tricked out in the traditional way with Lime, Salt and caliente Ancho Chile Powder teases and tantalizes; and a Raspberry Peach Aqua Fresca puts out the fire. Que rico!
Bobby’s Basics: Backyard Mediterranean
Chef Bobby Flay showcases his passion for Mediterranean food while revealing ways to make your time at the grill even easier. He's sharing his signature technique for the juiciest Grilled Corn on the Cob. He'll also dip into his produce bin to whip up a crunchy Carrot Slaw and a smooth Grilled Eggplant Dip. Plus, he reveals his unique trick for grilling fish while infusing it with a ton of flavor. And he's pouring a glass of Rose wine with a fruity addition to keep things cool.
Don't Mess with Texas BBQ
One of America's most celebrated BBQ regions takes center stage on Bobby Flay's menu today ... and it doesn't get much bigger than Texas! Bobby's all-American BBQ menu includes favorites like Smoked Spice Rubbed Brisket Texas Style; Texas Style Potato Salad with Mustard and Pickled Red Onion; and a perfectly crispy Rotisserie Chicken with Black Pepper Mustard BBQ Sauce, Honey-Rum Baked Beans served with America's favorite -- Burnt Ends. And to finish it off, Grilled Corn with a Maple Chipotle butter.
Farm to Flame Summer Barbecue
Bobby Flay celebrates the bounty of summer in this farm fresh barbecue. His menu includes Basil Rubbed Halibut With Puttanesca Relish, Maple-Mustard-Mixed Pepper Glazed Salmon With Brussels Sprouts Slaw and Grilled Sausages With Grilled Shallot Relish and Ricotta. To drink Chef Flay blends up some Layered Summer Fruit Smoothies. Summer doesn't get any better — or fresher! — than this.
Northern Italian Alfresco Feast
Bobby Flay loves every inch of Italy from Sicily in the south all the way up to the Alps in the north. Today, he focuses that devotion on the top half of the country as he lights up the backyard with some Northern Italian-inspired grilling. Where better to start than with the legendary, crave worthy hunk of meaty deliciousness from Florence - the famous Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Chef Flay tops this marinated medium-rare Porterhouse with an herby, fragrant Balsamic-Rosemary Steak Sauce and pairs it with a salad made of Grilled Treviso with Gorgonzola. Next, he pays homage to the pizzerias of Naples by making a Grilled Pizza topped with Shaved Asparagus, Robiola and Romano cheeses and Parsley Oil. Then he tops a savory sausage Spiedini Hoagie with a Caprese Relish featuring fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. Finally, Bobby raises a toast to La Dolce Vita with his glamorously refreshing Raspberry-Basil Limoncello Cocktail. Saluti!
Bobby's Basics: Burgers, Fries and Shakes
Chef Bobby Flay is grilling an all-American menu and breaks down his essentials for creating a simple and delicious custom burger bar. His menu features Beef and Turkey Burgers with Horseradish Mustard and Chipotle Ketchup, Russian Dressing Slaw and Grilled Sweet Potato Fries With Honey Mustard-Mint Dipping Sauce. And where there's a burger there must be a shake, so Bobby mixes one up inspired by peach cobbler.
Wine & Dine Barbecue
Bobby Flay takes some inspiration from California Wine Country to create a menu that's perfect for cooking and drinking with your favorite red or white variety. Pour a glass and sip alongside Bobby as he grills Ribeye with Goat Cheese, Meyer Lemon-Honey Mustard and Watercress and a Grilled Chicken Salad with Apricot Glaze, Homemade Mustard Seed Dressing and Grape-Almonds-Fresno Chiles. Another Wine Country staple, Fresh Figs take center stage on Bobby's Flatbread with Monterey Jack, Blue Cheese and of course, Red Wine Reduced Vinaigrette.
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Recipes Recently on TV
- Oaxaca Burger with Manchego, Avocado and Pickled Habanero Onions
- Charcoal Grilled Chicken Sinaloa-Style with Grilled Corn, Black Bean and Quinoa Relish
- Grilled Mango with Lime, Salt and Ancho Powder
- Raspberry Peach Aqua Fresca
- Grilled Smashed Potatoes with Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette
- Jerk-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin
