Science and food collide as visionary chefs create the most inventive dishes in Kitchen Stadium history.Read More
We found the top spots from Seattle to New York to keep the kid in you hopped up on sweets (with the rest of the neighborhood). Boxed supermarket desserts take on a grown-up twist with flavors like black sesame or passion fruit, as do the freshest of fruit pops, in two boutique shops in New York. For a more innocent indulgence, try sprinkle-scattered hummingbird cupcakes in Seattle or caramel apples dipped in cookie crumbs in Chicago.Read More
Alex takes the everyday meal and makes it special. Alex shows us how easy it is to blacken salmon. And she serves it with the most perfectly seasoned basmati rice and baked squash topped with browned butter. To finish up, a delicious citrus pomegranite dessert topped with a spectacular baked meringe.Read More
What's better than a juicy, mouth-watering steak? Mark shares his foolproof method for how to grill a steak and shares a 1000 year old recipe from famed restaurateur Frank DeCarlo.Read More
Gathering the family is an amazing feat that deserves an equally amazing meal. Barbecued Short Ribs of Beef, smoky and tender, perk up with mild Tomatillo Salsa. Quick-sauteed Spicy Collard Greens are crisp and bright, and fudgey Chocolate-Chile Cake has a hint of spicy complexity.Read More
It's time to bring baking up to date as Lorraine Pascale takes on the classics. Baked pasta gets the Lorraine treatment; Glam Mac and Cheese is the perfect combination of oven comfort and pure indulgence. And she's got an easy recipe for a true modern classic, Focaccia. Finally, Spiced Blackberry, Pear and Apple Pavlova is Lorraine's modern take on that all time favourite dessert.Read More
Bal Arneson presents a delicious menu of foods perfect for a day at the park - juicy Sirloin Skewers with crisp Roasted Potatoes; colorful Stuffed Peppers; bright Papaya & Soybean Salad; and one of Bal's specialties - creamy Rice Pudding.Read More
Chef Roger Mooking reminisces about cold Canadian winter days, street hockey, and a hot soup and meat sandwich dinner waiting for him at home. Passing by a Chinatown duck counter, Roger picks up this meal's Obedient Ingredient, a fresh-cured Peking Duck. With it, Roger turns an everyday soup and sandwich meal into an Asian inspired duck soup with lentils, then loads a baguette up, Vietnamese-style, for a meaty sandwich topped with a flavourful chutney. Of course no sandwich is complete without a pickle, so he slices up an unconventional pickled onion side. This Peking Duck meal is hot, flavourful and worth going to the wall for!Read More
"Anyone who knows me will tell you that I'm a major clean freak! In the restaurant industry - cleanliness is godliness. It's almost as important as the food! We're constantly cleaning the place down day after day. But for the real nitty gritty- we have a cleaning service that comes and they scrub the place down and make it spotless. Edgardo and Burt are a father and son team and these guys are some of the hardest workers I know. I see them once a week but they're so busy cleaning - they never taste what comes out of the kitchen! So today, I'm cranking up the cooking, they're taking a break from the cleaning, and we're gonna have a relaxed family style meal".Read More
Who doesn't love celebrating their birthday? This episode is steeped in worldly tradition and a few surprises! Discover what is considered the most popular birthday dish in five very different places around the world. There's a spicy soup with symbolism from China at Biang!, and a brightly colored, bite-size sweet from Brazil! We'll also check out the favorite birthday dish from Honduras, a savory meal cooked by Delmy Sanchez! And who could forget the Italian birthday favorite Cassata cake - which is both delicious and elegantly decorated with fruit and candy. Coming back home to America's number one birthday dish will bring you to the Vanilla Bakeshop in Los Angeles and have you reminiscing your childhood days with mom! And if you think we forgot the pinata, think again!Read More
Kelsey shares her essential tips for cooking Seafood. recipes: Roasted Whole Black Sea Bass with herbed Israeli Cous Cous, Crispy Skin Arctic Char with Butter Braised Cabbage, and Oyster ChowderRead More
With a group of girlfriends coming to dinner Laura makes classic Lemon Scented Madeleines; syrupy Strawberries macerated in Orange Juice; satisfying saute of Tarragon Chicken; crisp Flattened New Potatoes; and succulent Shrimp with Garlic and Basil Oil served with Pan Fried Fennel.Read More
Nigella believes in that old adage - try anything once - and is certain you'll want to make these recipes over and over again. How about black Squink Risotto, for a real leap of faith, a beautiful yet sombre dish that will make a real impact at your dinner table. Beef shins might not be easy on the eye, but when braised with richly spiced and aromatic Asian flavours, they are to die for. And all the more special paired with a gloriously colourful cold shredded salad, yes salad! And Salty and sweet may not sound like a match made in heaven, but I defy any one to walk away from a plateful of my sweet and salty crunch nut bars, without devouring the lot. Don't knock it till you've tried it. Read More
Since Roman times people have been coming to the Italian town of Ischia to bathe in its thermal waters, said to have healing properties. Ischia is also famous for its incredible natural beauty, its beaches and great food. Rocco and Nina explore it all--visiting old friends at their beachside restaurant, and a top chef, who has landed a gig at the luxurious Manzi Hotel and Spa. While Nina gets pampered, Rocco and the chef go to new heights to get fresh ingredients.Read More
Giada shows you four easy lunchtime snacks for home or your lunch box.Read More
What to have in your pantry, freezer and fridge to whip up a meal for the unexpected guest.Read More
Bobby Flay pays tribute to America's tastiest block with a brunch honoring Bourbon Street! He starts with some crispy Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade. Up next, French Toast topped with a Bourbon Street creation, Bananas Foster. A Bourbon Street brunch would not be complete without some coffee, so Bobby makes an icy cold Coffee Milk Punch. The saints will certainly be marching in for this brunch!Read More
Bobby derives inspiration for this spectacular menu from the sweet and savory ingredients of Southern style cuisine. And it wouldn't be the South if there weren't collard greens and biscuits, so he cooks up a Sauteed Collard Green Omelet that will have you begging for seconds, along with Mustard Glazed Ham and Pimento Cheese Biscuits that are simply, sinful. Then he adds a hearty dose of decadence as he cooks homemade Sour Cream Waffles with Fresh Peaches in a Toasted Pecan Praline Sauce. And to drink? Bourbon, of course. Bobby's B and Tea includes sweet tea with citrus, mint, and Bourbon over ice. Enjoy!Read More
Nothing's better than ice cream on a hot summer day and Jeff Sommers of Izzy's Ice Cream has cornered the market on everyone's favorite frozen treat. Creator of the Izzy's Scoop, a little sample-sized scoop of on top of each order, Jeff loves to give out samples and more importantly, lots of smiles. With a shop completely run on solar power, Izzy's experiments with great flavors, from their top-rated vanilla, to the more outrageous Red Zinfandel. Bobby Flay loves ice cream more than anything else, and is always looking something new, and is looking forward to showing off his frozen creations to Jeff's loyal customers, in hopes of tasting sweet victory.Read More
For more than 60 years, Hattie's Restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY has been an icon of southern cuisine, and is known in particular for its fresh, hot and crispy fried chicken. Hattie's own Jasper Alexander thinks Food Network is covering his huge picnic on the final weekend of the horse race season and Bobby is waiting "in the wings". Read More
Phil Di Giralamo, a Sicilian-American, grew up surrounded by the sea and a family who loves to cook. His famous Cioppino is packed with seven different types of fresh-caught seafood delivered daily from local fishing boats. Phil's Fish Market & Eatery has received critical acclaim, helping put this tiny fishing town near Monterey on the map. Phil thinks that he is being featured on a Food Network series called "Catch of the Day," a show about regional seafood favorites. Confident that his cioppino is the best in the west, Phil invites us into his kitchen to see how this hearty dish is based on the day's catch. What he does not know is that Bobby Flay is sailing into town for a Throwdown to see who will be crowned king of the sea.Read More
Butch Lupinetti, an award winning BBQ Pit Master who knows everything about pork, beef and BBQ chicken thinks he's being profiled by Food network. Little does he know, Bobby Flay is about to challenge him. Chef Bobby Flay, competitive by nature, and always ready for a challenge knows he's got to be prepared. Will Butch maintain his award winning title, or will Chef Flay come out the winner?Read More
W.O.W. - we begin at the Wonderlicious On Wheels truck in Atlanta whose south American inspired snacks are the talk of the town. Smoked Pork Arepas, Sauteed Shrimp Cakes and a knock out Kwanza Bowl will have you saying wow too. Next is a truly beefed up menu at Hoss' Loaded Burgers in Nashville, where cheese stuffed, grass fed burgers or a vegan patty are driving the locals crazy with delight; gouda, cheddar and blue cheese infusions help seal the deal. Then it's time for some big, bad, gourmet Italian comfort food at The Tasting Spoon truck in Orange County such as Crispy Buttermilk Marinated Calamari, Arancini and even a Foie Grass Slider. Last stop is at the Devilicious truck in San Diego, food so good, it's bad; a Butter Poached Lobster Grilled Cheese sandwich, Chili Cheddar Stuffed Jalape?os and Spicy Tuna Nachos will satisfy the most hellish of appetites.Read More
Bove's Cafe in Burlington, Vermont, transports you back fifty years when classic, down-home Italian-American restaurants were the talk of the town. Mark Bove and his family keep tradition alive by offering customers delicious food made from recipes that have been handed from one generation to another. The dish that gets customers lining out the door is Bove's Lasagna, piled high and smothered in their famous sauce. Mark thinks that he's going to teach his lasagna tricks to hungry students at the University of Vermont for a show called "Food For Thought." What Mark doesn't know is that Professor Flay is showing up to teach a little lesson called Throwdown! How will Mark's classic dish fare against Bobby's gourmet bounty? Tune and see who will become the head of the class!Read More
Whether to swipe the sticky sugar from your hands or to catch a drip on your lip, these ooey gooey desserts require a napkin or two to conquer. Dive into the stickiest of sticky buns, a coconut cake soaked with syrup, a fried apple pie dipped in spiced caramel and a sundae that's dripping with two different sauces. Take our advice and save your fingers: grab a spoon. Read More
Time to perk up and stay alert as host Marc Summers unwraps the American obsession called caffeine. First, Millstone gives us the story behind grocery store coffee beans and we check out Shock-A-Lots, chocolates with an extra boost inside. Then, Rishi educates us on the fine art of chai tea and we head to NYC, for the annual Coffee and Tea festival. Just when you thought you'd seen everything, the Lipton research and development lab explains their new line of pyramid teas and finally, how about pepping up with some peppermint? Jolt mints gives us a caffeine option that doesn't need to be percolated.Read More
Our first stop is Mo Gridders, a 35 foot long food truck in the heart of the Bronx in New York City. Serving up almost 3 pounds of prime BBQ ribs a serving and smoked for 6 hours beforehand to get just right, this place is for serious meat lovers. We then roll on into Baton Rouge, Louisiana where the Go Ya Ya truck makes us go gaga over their amazing crepes. Austin, Texas is our next stop for the East Side King trailer serving up highly admired, asian inspired delights such as their Tori Meshi, a deep fried chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy sauce. Last up is the Barbie Burgers truck in Nashville Tennessee, where a real doll serves up classic burgers and shakes out of her huge pink 50's style trailer.Read More
The Big Egg in Portland, Oregon is a stationary breakfast cart, serving sweet and savory egg sandwiches. Customers can kick-start their day with a Monte Cristo - one egg any style, grilled black forest ham and gorgonzola, drizzled with pure maple glaze and stacked between two pieces of crunchy vanilla cardamom brioche French toast. The next stop is DC Slices, Washington, D.C.'s first mobile pizza truck where the servings will have you seeing doubles. Then, a trip to Hewtin's Dog in Providence, Rhode Island has customers rolling over for its house-made gourmet sausages, served from a traditional rolling street cart. Finally, Ed's Lobster kiosk in New York City serves some of the most extravagant street food, in the heart of the financial district, with its pricey yet delicious lobster rolls. Read More
G discovers the hard work and versatility that goes into a peanut from harvest to production. Royal Oak Peanuts takes G through the farm and then owner Stephanie Pope shares with him a peanut-inspired breakfast of french toast and smoothies. Coon Rock Farm is home to critters and a large garden that supplies restaurants through Raleigh with organic produce. G gets a tour of the farm from chef Sarig and farm manager Brock where he helps chef pick greens to prepare later. Sarig and G get in the red pick-up to drive down to Zely and Ritz, Sarig's restaurant set in Raleigh. There they prepare a meal from the ingredients they picked at the farm and show the versatility in sustainability.Read More
Robert thinks he being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest on his radio show, but he's really getting ambushed with his next challenge. Robert learns he'll have just 8 hours to prepare food at a premier party for 350 guests at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Will he receive rave reviews or will this be Dinner Impossible?Read More
Deep in the heart of Texas, Sandra Julian preserves the tradition of cowboy cuisine in her rustic chuck wagon. She rides this mobile kitchen onto a ranch and cooks up her famous chicken fried steak over an open fire and bakes peach cobbler in a cast iron Dutch oven. In California, the Righetti family continues to fan the flames of Santa Maria-style Barbecue in their restaurant and in their backyard. Metal skewers lined with thirty pounds of spiced rubbed-top sirloins are grilled to juicy perfection, and served with traditional pinquito bean salad and strawberry pies.Read More
American sweethearts rely on candles, dinner, and soft music to create the perfect date night. But what about the rest of the world? In this episode, we're traveling around the globe to look at the world's favorite date night dishes and how they create the right mood! From savoring romantic small bites from Spain at El Quinto Pino, to saying "je t'aime" with authentic chocolate from an acclaimed French chocolatier! We'll also head down to Jamaica at Nigel Spence's Ripe for a unique stew with a very special ingredient, and a drink proven to be an aphrodisiac. Thai chef Hong Thaimee of Ngam will show us the favorite steamy date night dish in Thailand. Plus America's oven baked favorite is perfect for sharing with the one you love and playing footsie under the table, and we've got a table at an impossible-to-get reservation to share it!Read More
The Chairman pits two seafood aficionados against each other. Iron Chef Morimoto vs. acclaimed Seattle Chef, Tom Douglas. See whose cuisine reigns supreme!Read More
Our first stop is Mo Gridders, a 35 foot long food truck in the heart of the Bronx in New York City. Serving up almost 3 pounds of prime BBQ ribs a serving and smoked for 6 hours beforehand to get just right, this place is for serious meat lovers. We then roll on into Baton Rouge, Louisiana where the Go Ya Ya truck makes us go gaga over their amazing crepes. Austin, Texas is our next stop for the East Side King trailer serving up highly admired, asian inspired delights such as their Tori Meshi, a deep fried chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy sauce. Last up is the Barbie Burgers truck in Nashville Tennessee, where a real doll serves up classic burgers and shakes out of her huge pink 50's style trailer.Read More
The Big Egg in Portland, Oregon is a stationary breakfast cart, serving sweet and savory egg sandwiches. Customers can kick-start their day with a Monte Cristo - one egg any style, grilled black forest ham and gorgonzola, drizzled with pure maple glaze and stacked between two pieces of crunchy vanilla cardamom brioche French toast. The next stop is DC Slices, Washington, D.C.'s first mobile pizza truck where the servings will have you seeing doubles. Then, a trip to Hewtin's Dog in Providence, Rhode Island has customers rolling over for its house-made gourmet sausages, served from a traditional rolling street cart. Finally, Ed's Lobster kiosk in New York City serves some of the most extravagant street food, in the heart of the financial district, with its pricey yet delicious lobster rolls. Read More
G discovers the hard work and versatility that goes into a peanut from harvest to production. Royal Oak Peanuts takes G through the farm and then owner Stephanie Pope shares with him a peanut-inspired breakfast of french toast and smoothies. Coon Rock Farm is home to critters and a large garden that supplies restaurants through Raleigh with organic produce. G gets a tour of the farm from chef Sarig and farm manager Brock where he helps chef pick greens to prepare later. Sarig and G get in the red pick-up to drive down to Zely and Ritz, Sarig's restaurant set in Raleigh. There they prepare a meal from the ingredients they picked at the farm and show the versatility in sustainability.Read More
Robert thinks he being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest on his radio show, but he's really getting ambushed with his next challenge. Robert learns he'll have just 8 hours to prepare food at a premier party for 350 guests at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Will he receive rave reviews or will this be Dinner Impossible?Read More
Deep in the heart of Texas, Sandra Julian preserves the tradition of cowboy cuisine in her rustic chuck wagon. She rides this mobile kitchen onto a ranch and cooks up her famous chicken fried steak over an open fire and bakes peach cobbler in a cast iron Dutch oven. In California, the Righetti family continues to fan the flames of Santa Maria-style Barbecue in their restaurant and in their backyard. Metal skewers lined with thirty pounds of spiced rubbed-top sirloins are grilled to juicy perfection, and served with traditional pinquito bean salad and strawberry pies.Read More
American sweethearts rely on candles, dinner, and soft music to create the perfect date night. But what about the rest of the world? In this episode, we're traveling around the globe to look at the world's favorite date night dishes and how they create the right mood! From savoring romantic small bites from Spain at El Quinto Pino, to saying "je t'aime" with authentic chocolate from an acclaimed French chocolatier! We'll also head down to Jamaica at Nigel Spence's Ripe for a unique stew with a very special ingredient, and a drink proven to be an aphrodisiac. Thai chef Hong Thaimee of Ngam will show us the favorite steamy date night dish in Thailand. Plus America's oven baked favorite is perfect for sharing with the one you love and playing footsie under the table, and we've got a table at an impossible-to-get reservation to share it!Read More
The Chairman pits two seafood aficionados against each other. Iron Chef Morimoto vs. acclaimed Seattle Chef, Tom Douglas. See whose cuisine reigns supreme!Read More