The Kitchen Episodes
Season 16, Episode 1
Game Day Grub
The Kitchen is gearing up for Sunday's big game with Food Network's Eddie Jackson. Jeff Mauro kicks things off with BBQ Pork Slow-Cooker Chili, and Eddie and Katie Lee share two new ideas for wrapped appetizers -- a Cubano in a Blanket and a Meatball Parm in a Blanket. Eddie tackles a game day favorite, Molasses Gochujang Chicken Wings, and Sunny Anderson gives the play-by-play on her Meaty Cheesy Slider Casserole. The hosts share their best tips for the ultimate game day dips and take it to the end zone with a party cup keg cooler and Geoffrey Zakarian's Super Shandy.
Season 16, Episode 2
Diner Favorites
Order up! The Kitchen is serving favorite diner recipes with a side of fries -- Sunny Anderson's Disco Fries, that is! Jeff Mauro makes a classic Patty Melt and shares his secret for creamy coleslaw, and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up the Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie. Learn short-order cook tricks for crispy meatloaf, easy hollandaise sauce and Katie Lee's hash browns in a diner edition of Kitchen Helpline. Finally, Sunny makes everyone feel like kids again with her Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake.
Season 16, Episode 3
Sweet Surprises
Love is in the air in The Kitchen with Valentine's Day food, crafts and sweet surprises. Katie Lee makes a trendy Hidden Heart Cake, and then the gang creates food-inspired Valentines for sweethearts of all ages. Jeff Mauro's Snack Mix Brownies and Sunny Anderson's Sour Cream Swirl Brownies use mix-ins to put a new twist on the favorite dessert, and everyone pitches in to create a Box of Chocolates Cake. Geoffrey Zakarian serves Pasta Pomodoro as a dinner for two, and comedian and author Mamrie Hart stops by to join in on the fun with her French Kiss 75 cocktail and a serving idea for nachos.
Season 16, Episode 4
Snowed In
The Kitchen is snowed in, so it's the perfect time to cook up a storm, starting with Sunny Anderson's triple-decker E.A.B.L.T. Geoffrey Zakarian warms things up with a hearty Sweet Potato and Corn Chowder, and Jeff Mauro and Katie Lee whip up sweet desserts in mugs. Jeff raids the freezer to make Crispy Cajun Popcorn Shrimp and Cheesy Grits. The hosts get creative with delicious snow-inspired crafts, and in honor of the Winter Olympics, figure skater Sasha Cohen stops by for Geoffrey's Gold Medal Hot Tequila Toddy and a Winter Warm-Up game.
Season 16, Episode 5
A Hug on a Plate
The Kitchen is serving up comforting family favorites, like Geoffrey Zakarian's Beef Stroganoff and Katie Lee's Vegetable Manicotti. Jeff Mauro puts his spin on a takeout favorite with his General Tso's Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Ree Drummond helps announce the winner of the 48th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, who demonstrates her winning recipe. Finally, the hosts share their worst comfort food confessions while sipping a Toffee Pudding "Cidecar" mixed by Geoffrey.
Season 16, Episode 6
13 x 9 and Feelin' Fine
The Kitchen is sharing great recipes to warm up winter nights, like Sunny Anderson's Beef Wellington Casserole and Geoffrey Zakarian's Baked Sweet Potato and Carrot Gratin. Classics get a twist in Jeff Mauro's Lemon Chicken and Orzo Casserole and Katie Lee's Spicy Thai Red Curry Chicken Casserole, and Valerie Bertinelli joins the gang to make her Strawberry Lemon Love Cake. Learn tips for freezer organization and get kitchen renovation ideas in a special Kitchen Helpline from the Food Network Fantasy Kitchen with Chef Scott Conant and designer Shea McGee. Katie takes over cocktail duties and shares her Mudslide Jelly Shot Casserole.
Season 16, Episode 7
Family Night In
The Kitchen is spending a night in, and the menu is full of family favorites. Jeff Mauro kicks things off with a crispy Detroit-Style Pepperoni Pizza, and everyone shares simple snack ideas with only one, two or three ingredients. Cookbook author Siri Daly joins the fun with a tray of her Greek Nachos, and Katie Lee serves up a bite-sized treat, Ice Cream Sundae Bon Bons. The hosts open the Kitchen Helpline with Scott Conant from the Food Network Fantasy Kitchen, tackling questions about cooking family-friendly sides, and Geoffrey Zakarian tops off the evening with two twists on a Shirley Temple: a Dirty Shirley cocktail and a Don't Call It Shirley mocktail.
Season 16, Episode 8
Weeknight Wonders
The Kitchen is sharing shortcuts to stress-free weeknight meals, starting with Katie Lee's One Pot Beef Bourguignon. Jeff Mauro makes a quick and easy Eggplant Parm Cheat Sheet, and Geoffrey Zakarian serves up a showstopping Savory Galette. Cookbook author Elizabeth Heiskell wows with her one-dish dessert, Chocolate Cobbler with Cherry Ice Cream. Food Network Fantasy Kitchen's Scott Conant joins the hosts as they return to culinary basics to answer some frequently asked Kitchen Helpline questions, and then Geoffrey makes a cocktail that will last all week, a big-batch Boulevardier.
Season 16, Episode 9
Fresh Festive Feast
The Kitchen is getting fresh and festive for spring, starting with Sunny Anderson's Grilled Lamb Chops with a "No-Cook" Orange Chutney and Katie Lee's perfect pairing, Roasted Carrots with Honey and Mint. Cookbook author Lidia Bastianich helps celebrate the season with Orecchiette with Asparagus and Peas. The hosts pass the Garden Cake and then open up the Kitchen Helpline with Food Network Fantasy Kitchen's Scott Conant to share spruced-up spring appetizer tips. Finally, it's time to toast to springtime with Geoffrey Zakarian's Tickled Pink Gimlet and a Blooming Easter Basket.
Season 16, Episode 10
A Whole Lotta Pasta
The Kitchen's plates are piled high with pasta, starting with Geoffrey Zakarian's Cacio e Pepe and Jeff Mauro's Spinach, Walnut and Golden Raisin Pesto Pasta. Comedian Kevin Fredericks helps Sunny Anderson make Kevin's Grandma Mac and Cheese, and Chef Christian Petroni stops by to serve his special Spaghetti with Clams. The best new healthy pastas pair perfectly with Katie Lee's Quick Amatriciana Sauce, and Sunny shares a playful German dessert -- Spaghettieis -- that looks like spaghetti but is really an ice cream sundae!
Season 16, Episode 11
Have the Best Birthday
It's time to blow out the candles and make a wish for The Kitchen's birthday show! Katie Lee makes a special birthday meal, Porterhouse Steak with Herb Fries. Geoffrey Zakarian's Shrimp Bruschetta and Sunny Anderson's Mini Pita Pizzas are fun finger foods for any occasion. Baker Melissa Ben-Ishay creates birthday magic with a Tie-Dye Birthday Cake, and the hosts throw a Piece of Cake Party featuring Geoffrey's Sorbet Punch and Katie's DIY Donut Wall. Finally, Geoffrey shows off a new way to hand out prizes for a birthday bash with his Punch Box.
Season 16, Episode 12
Let's Do Lunch
The Kitchen is sharing some delicious new ideas for lunch, and Jeff Mauro kicks things off with Mauro's Muffuletta. Then nutritionist Joy Bauer stops by with healthy swaps for a Chicken Salad with Caesar Dressing. Katie Lee cooks up a quick and easy Black Bean and Kale Soup, and Geoffrey Zakarian freshens things up with a Greek Salad. Sunny Anderson builds a Lemon Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowl with special sous chefs, actors Laura Wright and Wes Ramsey, and Fruit Infused Cold Brew Tea is a refreshing end to the meal.
Season 16, Episode 13
Cook Smart
The Kitchen is serving up dishes with maximum flavor and minimum effort, starting with Katie Lee's Smothered Pork Chops and Jeff Mauro's Pomegranate Glazed Salmon. Sunny Anderson makes Lemon and Cheese Peas using only five ingredients, and the hosts open the Kitchen Helpline to answer some questions. Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli makes her Roasted Potato Salad, and Geoffrey Zakarian wraps things up on a sweet note with Three Ingredient No-Churn Ice Cream.
