The Kitchen Episodes
Season 21, Episode 1
Recipes Made With Love
The Kitchen is celebrating Mother's Day with recipes made with love! Geoffrey Zakarian updates a dish from his mom's recipe box with easy Grilled Lamb Chops and Vegetable Skewers. Jeff Mauro shares one of his wife's favorite meals, Crispy Salmon with Smashed Sweet Potatoes and a Radicchio Citrus Salad, and Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee each share a sweet parfait that's perfect for brunch. The hosts work together on a Mediterranean herb garden that doubles as a gift for Mom, and then Geoffrey creates a Lemon Herb Yogurt Pasta with herbs from the garden. Cookbook author Anna Francese Gass shares her mother's recipe for Arancini before the hosts play a special round of Try or Deny with a panel of taste-testing grandmothers.
Season 21, Episode 2
Spring Into Summer
The Kitchen is serving a week's worth of easy meals perfect for warmer weather, like Katie Lee's Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and Eggplant and Jeff Mauro's Thai Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles. Consumer advocate Janice Lieberman shares her tips for buying prepped ingredients at the supermarket and then uses them in a new spin on Chicken Salad. The hosts share their brilliant kitchen hacks to create a Steak Panzanella, plus Sunny Anderson creates an easy Shrimp "Boil" using only a sheet pan. Finally, the hosts guess which food trends are real and worth trying and which are fake.
Season 21, Episode 3
Sizzling Summer
The Kitchen is kicking off summer with a hot menu, starting with Sunny Anderson's Sizzling Summer Burger and Jeff Mauro's side dish, Double Potato Salad with Pesto. Food Network's Bev Weidner thrills on the grill with her Grilled Salmon Tacos, and Chef Robert Irvine brings his Peach BBQ Chicken with Cucumber and Tomato Salad. Geoffrey Zakarian makes his spin on a classic, Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and the hosts usher in summer with stepped-up s'mores.
Season 21, Episode 4
Picnic Perfect
The Kitchen is creating the perfect picnic with dishes that are easy to prep and pack. Jeff Mauro makes the ideal sandwich for a crowd, his Sausage Muffuletta, and Katie Lee shares simple tips for quick pickles. Sunny Anderson and Geoffrey Zakarian remix cornbread mix with two tasty supermarket twists, and Chef Eden Grinshpan stops by to make a Grain and Sour Cherry Salad. Katie shares her secret ingredient for the best chocolate chip cookies ever, and the hosts share their favorite ideas to picnic like a pro.
Season 21, Episode 5
Our Brightest Summer Dishes
The Kitchen is sharing a bright and colorful spread of the best summer flavors, starting with Geoffrey Zakarian's Hanger Steak with Grilled Salsa and Katie Lee's Farmers Market Flatbread. There are cool dips to beat the heat, too, like Jeff Mauro's Chili Dipped Pineapple Guacamole and Geoffrey's Feta Yogurt Dip with Watermelon Sticks. The hosts collaborate on a summer roll bowl, and then Doug Quint and Bryan Petroff from Big Gay Ice Cream share unexpected savory ice cream toppings. Finally, everyone toasts to summer with Rainbow Mimosas.
Season 21, Episode 6
Dishes for Dad
The Kitchen is celebrating dads everywhere with Pop-pleasing dishes like Sunny Anderson's Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict and Katie Lee's Breakfast Sausage Egg and Cheeseburgers. The hosts double down on dessert with Jeff Mauro's Peanut Butter and Banana Milkshake and Geoffrey Zakarian's Rum Raisin Milkshake. Jeff's father, Gus Mauro, stops by to help make Cheesesteak Tacos, and then the hosts share three Father's Day gift ideas. Finally, Jeff and Geoffrey let their kids join in on the fun with a Dad Joke Cookie Cake.
Season 21, Episode 7
Summer in a Snap
The Kitchen is keeping it easy and breezy for summer with recipes to make in a snap. Katie Lee uses the grill to cook a whole meal of Sesame Shrimp and Greens with Rice Foil Packs, and then the hosts pass the Stuffed Grilled Avocados loaded with their favorite guacamole ingredients. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a simple summer pasta, Fusilli with Arugula, Basil Pesto and Crispy Pancetta. Food Network's Christian Petroni grills up his Tenderoni Pizza, and Jeff Mauro dishes out an Atlantic Beach Pie for dessert. Finally, the hosts share their favorite new grocery store shortcuts for summer.
Season 21, Episode 8
Star-Spangled Spread
The Kitchen is whipping up a showstopping, star-spangled spread for the 4th of July! Jeff Mauro kicks things off with his Grilled Triple Decker Hot Dog Sandwich, and Sunny Anderson makes her all-American Cola-Glazed Short Ribs. Chef Jet Tila stops by to make Bacon, Egg and Potato Salad with his wife and cookbook co-author, Ali Tila, and baker Jocelyn Delk Adams makes a dazzling dessert of No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. Finally, the hosts complete their festive spread with easy dips, drinks and DIY decor.
Season 21, Episode 9
Summer Upgrades
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.
Season 21, Episode 10
Summer Staycation
The Kitchen is using international flavors to turn summer vacation into a global staycation. Sunny Anderson brings Portuguese and South African flair with her Very Peri Chicken, and Geoffrey Zakarian adds a taste of Japan with his Shishito Peppers with Chili and Lime. Chef Edward Lee puts his twist on a Southern side dish, Korean-Style Succotash, and Sunny's Easy Tomato and Basil Lasagna Roll-Ups are a ticket to Italy. Chef Maneet Chauhan stops by with her Indian-inspired Naanzanella Salad, and the final stops are two destination desserts: Jeff Mauro's Italian Tiramisu Sundae and Geoffrey's "It's All Greek to Me" Sundae.
Season 21, Episode 11
Summer's Perfect Meal
The Kitchen is plating up a perfect summer meal with dishes like Geoffrey Zakarian's Cheesy Stuffed Lamb Burger and Jeff Mauro's Butter and Chive Salt Potatoes. Chef Kardea Brown stops by to share her recipe for Grilled Watermelon Salad with Sweet and Spicy Vinaigrette, and Geoffrey's Strawberry Pie is the ultimate sweet summer treat. The hosts solve three common coleslaw crimes and then show how to set the perfect summer table.
Season 21, Episode 12
Smokin' Hot Flavors
The Kitchen is all fired up for grilling season with smokin' hot new flavors, starting with Jeff Mauro's Pastrami-Rubbed Smoked Tri-Tip. Sunny Anderson whips up Easy Hush Puppies with Hot Honey Dipping Sauce, and Katie Lee brings a side of fiery freshness with her Grilled Romaine Salad with Smoky Chipotle Cashew Dressing. Grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel shares her secret for Chipotle Chicken and Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad. The hosts put their spin on an American classic with a Grilled Banana Split Pie and heat things up with a BBQ Sauce-Off.
Season 21, Episode 13
Summer Party Helpline
The Kitchen Helpline is answering summer party questions and sharing recipes like Geoffrey Zakarian's Grilled Seafood Platter and Katie Lee's Peach Caprese with Balsamic Cherries. There are new ways to update a crudite platter, and food blogger Alejandra Ramos shares her secrets for Slow Cooker Pineapple Habanero Chicken Sandwiches. The hosts dish out their best tips and tricks for throwing an easy summer party, and cookbook author Fanny Slater stops by to join the fun with her Tropical Beach Bum Cake.
