Guy's Ranch Kitchen Episodes
Season 2, Episode 1
Meze Fete
Guy Fieri invites some of his favorite chefs to the ranch to celebrate the exotic flavors and spices of the Middle East with small plates called mezes. Alex Guarnaschelli makes a delicious mix of savory and sweet with her Spicy Pork Burger with Black Beans and Chutney, a 15-Minute White Sangria and Green Grape Gazpacho. Michael Voltaggio serves up a simple but tasty Cucumber Salad with Sheep Milk Feta and Lemon Oil, and he uses versatile cauliflower three ways for Cauliflower Hummus, Flatbread and Pickles. Then, international restaurateur Michael Mina makes Moroccan-style Roasted Salmon with Cucumbers, Labneh and Chermoula, and he caps off the meal with a mouthwatering panna cotta dessert, Marinated Melons with Rosewater Cream and Pistachio Streusel.
Season 2, Episode 2
Mediterranean Mashup
The people of the Mediterranean live long and happy lives thanks to their healthy diet and sharing meals with people they love, so Guy Fieri has invited some of his favorite chef friends to the ranch for their take on Mediterranean cooking. Alex Guarnaschelli merges the flavors of the Far East and the Middle East with Braised Lamb Shanks with Carrot, Black Pepper and Miso alongside a Roasted Eggplant Salad with Soy, Sesame and Charred Peppers. Michael Mina makes a classic Brick-Pressed Chicken with Chickpea Conserva and Lemon Gremolata, and he spices things up with 'nduja, a spreadable pork salumi from Italy, in his 'Nduja-Stuffed Squid with Oranges and Toasted Hazelnuts. Michael Voltaggio prepares a light Summer Squash Caponata with Fried Pine Nuts, Black Olive Tapenade and Basil, and he wraps up the meal with a Watermelon Rebujito cocktail and a moist and delicious Olive Oil Strawberry Shortcake.
Season 2, Episode 3
Sunday Supper
Guy Fieri has invited some of his best chef friends to the ranch to share their favorite homestyle recipes for an old-fashioned Sunday supper. Alex Guarnaschelli starts the meal off right with a pitcher of Lemony Negronis, and she cooks up a crowd-pleasing Black Pepper-Crusted Roast Beef and Gravy served alongside Sauteed Spinach with Pancetta and Crispy Garlic. Michael Voltaggio makes Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs and surprises his fellow chefs by preparing Swordfish Milanese with Dill Pickle Tartar Sauce. Marc Murphy makes a savory Pork Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini and taps into his French roots with delicate Frisee aux Lardons. Finally, Eric Greenspan braises a succulent Beef Short Rib Stroganoff with Buttered Noodles and Lemon Creme Fraiche and wows the other chefs with his Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese and Maple Whipped Cream.
Season 2, Episode 4
Entertaining: Steakhouse at Home
Restaurant fads come and go, but authentic and time-honored steakhouse classics are never out of style. Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to the ranch for an evening of entertaining and steakhouse favorites. Meat master Marc Murphy elevates a Grilled Skirt Steak with a Charred Pepper Salsa and reinvents a classic with his Grilled Escarole Caesar Salad. Michael Voltaggio updates beef with broccoli with his Dry-Aged Rib-Eye with Broccoli Chimichurri and Soy Mustard, served alongside Hibiscus Whiskey Sours. Eric Greenspan makes a Not-Classic Wedge Salad with Pickled Peppers, Olive Relish and Blue Cheese, paired with a succulent Butter-Basted Rib-Eye with Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Horseradish. And finally, Alex Guarnaschelli bucks convention with delectable Charred Double Cut Pork Chops with Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce and a decadent No-Bake Cheesecake for dessert.
Season 2, Episode 5
Easy Norcal Brunch
Guy Fieri is having his chef friends over to the ranch for a 5-star weekend brunch. Alex Guarnaschelli prepares sinful Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Hot Sauce and bakes flaky Biscuits with Apple Crisp Jam, plus she makes a pitcher of Greyhound cocktails. Justin Warner puts a breakfast twist on a Korean rice dish with Brunch Bi Bim Bap and makes a booze-filled Pancake Napoleon with Berries and Tarragon Whip. Marc Murphy uses seared sweet potato slices to take the bread out of Avocado Toast, and he makes an authentically delicious French Toast filled with sweet custard. Finally, Eric Greenspan serves up both savory Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Rye Toasts, Scallion Whipped Cream Cheese and Marinated Veggies, and a creamy Greek Yogurt Parfait with Ginger Candied Pumpkin, Berries and Pumpkin Seed Pecan Granola.
Season 2, Episode 6
Big Game Day
Guy Fieri has an all-star lineup of chefs cooking game day grub in his ranch kitchen. Alex Guarnaschelli serves finger foods like the classic Pigs in a Blanket and her take on New England's favorite chocolate sandwich treat, Dark Chocolate Almond Whoopie Pies. Justin Warner makes savory Smoked Cauliflower Bites with Caesar Salad Spread and breaks out the chemistry set to create Spherefied Pickle Back whiskey shots. Marc Murphy takes advantage of the wood-fired oven for a Grilled Flatbread with Wild Mushrooms and an authentic Big Paella with Chicken and Shrimp. And Eric Greenspan makes Spicy Garlic Chicken Wings with Carrot Celery Chow Chow and Blue Cheese and then slathers his melted homemade American cheese all over Chorizo Chili Potato Chip Nachos.
Season 2, Episode 7
Thanksgiving Warm-Up
Guy Fieri is expecting more than 100 guests for a multi-course Thanksgiving feast at the ranch, so he invites some of his best chef friends over to do a warm-up. Alex Guarnaschelli's Family Lasagna is just the appetizer for her Roast Turkey with Mozzarella and Pepperoni Stuffing and her Cranberry Aperol Spritzers. Jonathan Waxman puts his own spin on the turducken with a Capoducken with Chorizo and Oyster-Chestnut Stuffing, and he lightens things up with Gratin of Celery Root and Potato. Marc Murphy plans ahead, preparing a whole meal just so he has leftovers to create his Turkey Shepherd's Pie and Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, and then he celebrates the flavors of fall in Red Wine Cooked Apples with Pecan Crumble.
Season 2, Episode 8
Celebration Dinner Party
When Guy Fieri's chef friends visit the ranch, it's an occasion worth celebrating -- especially when they're cooking. Alex Guarnaschelli puts a twist on Caesar Salad with Spicy Pancetta and Cornbread Croutons, and she gives a kick to Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Pink Peppercorn Caramel. Jonathan Waxman's cheesy Lobster Fonduta on Sauteed Baguette is only the warm-up to his Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust and Lamb Jus, and he also whips up a Frozen Rum Cordial. Finally, Marc Murphy elevates the meal with a black truffle-covered Filet of Beef with Sauce Perigourdine and simple but elegant Oven Roasted Beets with Fresh Horseradish and Herbs.
Season 2, Episode 9
Christmas at the Ranch
Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to bring some yuletide joy to the ranch. Marc Murphy makes a rich Braised Endive with Chestnuts in Brown Butter and cooks Lobster Americaine with the Christmas spirits of brandy and vermouth. Carl Ruiz makes it a Feliz Navidad with Arena Rue Sandwiches and Fufu, a Cuban delicacy of pork, bacon and plantains. Jonathan Waxman keeps tradition alive with Roasted Root Vegetables and a Steam- and Fire-Roasted Goose with Blood Orange Sauce. Then, he keeps it classy with Red Pepper Pancakes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar and Chive Cream Sauce. Finally, Damaris Phillips takes a traditional dish to the next level with Roasted Sweet Potato Coins with Port Salute cheese, Marcona Almonds and Bourbon-Spiced Cranberries, before finishing off the meal with a Hot Buttered Rum Cake.
Season 2, Episode 10
Southern Spread
Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to bring the heartwarming hospitality of the South to the ranch. Marc Murphy puts his delicious spin on two Southern classics, Shrimp and Grits and Charred Corn Salad with Andouille Sausage and Red Onion. Carl Ruiz mixes up a pitcher of strong Gary's Pop Cocktails, and he slathers Redneck Fries with chili and pulled pork. Jonathan Waxman puts a healthy spin on Southern cuisine with Collard Greens Roasted with Garlic, Peanuts, Turnips and Sweet Potatoes, served alongside a Whole Snapper with Pearl Onion and Chilies. Finally, Kentucky's own Damaris Phillips bakes Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Biscuits and Salted Peanut Butter Pie.
Season 2, Episode 11
Diner Classics
Guy Fieri knows diners, so when his chef friends come to the ranch with their version of diner classics, they bring their A-game! Rocco DiSpirito makes a quick Turkey Dinner with All the Trimmings and a healthy version of the classic 10-Layer Chocolate Cake. Antonia Lofaso starts with homemade Fresh Ricotta Cream on Charred Ciabatta with Chili Parsley and then serves her main dish of cheesy Rice Balls Stuffed with Bolognese Sauce, Peas and Mozzarella. Finally, Carl Ruiz whips up a boozy Honey Bourbon Vanilla Caramel Milkshake and stick-to-your-bones Matzoh Ball Soup and Disco Fries.
Season 2, Episode 12
Healthy and Easy
After indulging in rich food on the road, Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to the ranch to balance things out with healthy dishes that don't sacrifice flavor. Rocco DiSpirito makes an incredibly juicy but lean Straight Up Cheeseburger with low carb Better Than Mashed Potatoes and a Shrimp Gazpacho. Antonia Lofaso serves a Roasted Whole Branzino with Salsa Verde and Whipped Sweet Potatoes, and she flips some Paleo Pancakes with bananas and berries. Finally, Aaron May mixes up a skinny Paloma Flaca cocktail and serves lightened-up Seared Scallops with Vanilla Citrus Confit and a Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Gratin.
Season 2, Episode 13
Chocolate Lover's Supper
To show that chocolate can be more than just candy bars and desserts, Guy Fieri invites some of his favorite chefs to reveal how versatile cocoa can be. Aarti Sequeira makes Whipped Goat Cheese with Cacao Nibs, Thyme, Black Pepper and Honey on Crostini with Fresh Figs along with a street food favorite, Cauliflower Chaat Salad with a chocolate chutney. Aaron May fuses chocolate with the flavors of the Far East and Mexico in an Asian Duck Confit with Hoisin Mole and Spiced Guacamole, and then he mixes up White Chocolate Whipped Potatoes. Rocco DiSpirito works choco-makeover magic with his Spicy Chocolate Pork and Beans and his Chocolate Monkey Bread. Finally, Duff Goldman fires up the milkshake machine for some decadent Chocolate Malteds and combines a cookie and a brownie to make Brown Butter White Chocolate Blondies.
Season 2, Episode 14
Money-Saving Meals
Guy Fieri believes you don't need to break the bank to make delicious food, so he's invited his chef friends to the ranch to cook a frugal meal that's full of flavor. Aarti Sequeira makes a budget-friendly rice and lentil dish called Kichidi and some Sichuan-Style Broccoli with Sizzling Ginger Garlic Oil. The star of Aaron May's Chicken Thigh Fricassee is the flavorful and affordable cut of meat, and he keeps costs down and bellies full with crispy Hasselback Potatoes with Cheese. Rocco DiSpirito stirs up Homegrown Country Whiskey Sours to sip alongside Mushroom Dumplings and a succulent Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze. Plus, Duff Goldman makes Hot Dog Bun Bruschetta with salami and melted cheese and performs magic with leftover Office Doughnut Bread Pudding.
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