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See Episode GuideTasty Trattoria Brunch
Bobby Flay creates a brunch menu in the style of Italian trattorias: casual with plenty of family-style dishes! First up, some decadent Cinnamon Mascarpone Pancakes With Warm Morello Cherries and Hazelnuts. He's also making a Frittata With Cherry Tomatoes, Sausage, Arugula and Ricotta and serving it with a side of Rosemary Home Fries With Pancetta, Parmesan and Parsley. And to toast a wonderful meal, he'll pour a citrus and mint cocktail he calls a Citronata.
New Orleans Brunch
Chef Bobby Flay takes a culinary walk through New Orleans' French Quarter for this brunch that's perfect any time of day. He's starting off with The Vieux Carre, a legendary local cocktail, and then prepares Bananas Foster Beignets and Beef Grillades With Cheesy Corn and Grits. Join Bobby to take a trip down Bourbon Street for brunch!
New Diner Favorites
Bobby Flay dresses up classic diner dishes and comfort food.
Breakfast in Bed
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Buon Appetito
Bobby Flay creates an amazing brunch menu inspired by the flavors and food of the Italian countryside. He starts off with a Peach and Arugula Salad, followed with a Frittata and tops it off with Vanilla Gelato.
Deli-icious Brunch
Bobby Flay whips up a brunch inspired by some of the best New York delis. He puts together a platter of classic favorites with his own flavorful spin on things like: Tequila Cured Salmon; a Homemade White Fish Salad; Herbed Goat Cheese along with Roasted Jalapeno-Cilantro Cream Cheese to accompany fresh toasted bagels. Bobby also makes some killer Potato Pancakes with Chunky Granny Smith Apple Sauce and Cinnamon Creme Fraiche. And as if that wasn't enough, he makes a fresh Smoothie with Carrot Juice and Mangoes.
Brunch Americain
Chef Bobby Flay gives makeovers to some of his favorite All-American dishes. First up, it's dessert for brunch with Bobby's Carrot Cake Pancakes with a Maple-Cream Cheese Drizzle and Toasted Pecans, followed by a Harlem classic -- Wild Rice Waffles and Fried Chicken with a Pink Peppercorn and Honey Sauce. He tops off this American-inspired brunch with a Strawberry Shortcake Shake topped with a Homemade Biscuit Crumble.
Siesta Fiesta
When it comes to Spanish cuisine, Bobby's a true aficionado. He starts off his brunch menu like most Spaniards do -- a Cafe Con Leche with Spiced Sugar Churros and Chocolate Dipping Sauce. The main event features a flavorful Piperrada along with Patatas Bravas with a Roasted Tomato Aioli. And to get this fiesta rockin' he finishes with a refreshing Sangria Sunrise.
Brunch for a Bunch
When company calls, chef Bobby Flay is always prepared with this crowd-pleasing brunch menu which includes: a Caramelized Onion, Spinach and Gruyere Cheese Strata with Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes; Mini German Pancakes With Apple-Calvados Caramel Sauce and Maple-Dijon-Black Pepper Glazed Bacon. And no brunch party is complete without Bobby's Bloody Mary Bar, featuring flavors, mixers and fillings that will put your bartending skills -- and your taste buds -- to the test.
Flavors of New England
Bobby Flay's brunch takes a culinary trip to New England and features some of the region's best local ingredients. On the menu today is a refreshing SmoothTEA, delicious Pumpkin-Cranberry Scones and Johnnycakes each served with Whipped Maple Butter. Plus, Bobby re-invents a classic Eggs Benedict with his New England-style version: Crab Cake Benedict With Old Bay Hollandaise.
French-American Brunch
Chef Bobby Flay adds a hint of American influence to French Bistro style dishes for this enticing brunch. His French-American mash up menu features Almond Croissant French Toast, Tarte Flambe With Herbed Creme Fraiche, Double Smoked Bacon and Goat Cheese, Yogurt Creme Brulee With Fresh Fruit and Granola and a Grapefruit Vesper to drink.
Bite Size Brunch
Bobby's small-plates-inspired menu will make sure his each of his guests gets a taste of something delicious! Bobby starts with Crispy Bacon and Hash Brown Quesadillas with Fried Quail Eggs. Then Bobby cooks up some Johnny Cakes with Horseradish Creme Fraiche and Smoked Trout in perfect bite-sized portions hot out of the oven. And Bobby's crispy Buttermilk Belgian Waffles topped with Sauteed Cider Apples will make you wish you had a bigger plate! The perfect finish to a bite-size brunch is Bobby's Fresh Cherry Margaritas -- a cool blend of sweet and tart.
Chocolate Lovers Delight
Bobby Flay puts together a decadent brunch based entirely around chocolate! Poached Eggs in a mouthwatering Mole along with Creamy Green Rice might become your new brunch staple. Bobby follows that up with Chocolate Crepes filled with a Chocolate Whipped Ricotta-Almond Filling and Warm Cherries. And if you still haven't had your fix, he blends up a Frothy Hot White Chocolate to round out the meal.
Bourbon Street
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 Bananas Foster. A Bourbon Street brunch would not be complete without some coffee, so Bobby makes an icy cold Coffee Milk Punch.
Open House Brunch
For Bobby Flay's open house brunch, Bobby's serving an Orange Spiced Crumb Cake, a Citrus Blueberry Salad With Minted Sugar, Creamy Scrambled Eggs With Dill Havarti, Country Ham and Toasted Croutons, plus Sweet Potato Hash Browns With Green Onion Vinaigrette. And wait until his guests step up to his "DIY" Wine Fruit Sparkler bar.
Bay City Brunch
Bobby Flay takes a hint from the city by the bay in this San Francisco-inspired brunch that includes Apricot-Yogurt Parfait With California Granola and an Orange Scented Bombolini With Pastry Cream and Chocolate Dipping Sauce. Plus, Bobby reveals what goes into the unbelievable omelet known as the Hang Town Fry. You won't want to miss this San Francisco treat of a brunch!
Mexican Brunch
Chef Bobby Flay has one of his favorite destinations in mind while preparing this colorful and appetizing Mexican brunch. He's whipping up a tall stack of Mexican Corn Pancakes, crispy Breakfast Potatoes With Red Chile-Lime Hollandaise, a refreshing Fruit and Vegetable Salad With Chile and Lime and of course, a Watermelon Margarita Mimosa to drink. There's nothing like waking up to Mexico ... on a plate!
Slumber Party
When Bobby Flay's daughter Sophie has a sleepover, dad's in the kitchen cooking up brunch for everyone! This fun and tasty menu starts with an Apple Pie Oatmeal with Bruleed Crust. Next up for Sophie and friends is Ham, Egg and Cheese toasted to perfection on English Muffins. Bobby's Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Waffles will have you wondering if you're eating Waffles or French Toast, but either way, they're delicious! And as a special treat, Strawberry Pina Coladas -- they may not have alcohol, but they've got plenty of tasty, fruity flavor!
Best of the Pacific Northwest
Bobby Flay shows a little love for an often overlooked culinary destination -- the Pacific Northwest! On today's brunch menu: Smoked Salmon and Scallion Scramble With Whole Grain Toast and Homemade Goat Cheese Butter, Wild Mushroom-Yukon Gold Hash, irresistible Blackberry-Hazelnut Sticky Buns and a Coconut Chai Tea Latte.
Winter Weekend Brunch
Bobby Flay prepares a warm and hearty brunch that's perfect for entertaining on those cold weekend mornings. His menu features Gingerbread Pumpkin Waffles with Buttermilk-Rum Caramel Syrup, Migas Filled Chile Rellenos with Pulled Chicken, Tomato Salsa and Chihuahua Sauce. He toasts the meal with a Cranberry-Orange Vodka Tonic.
Chocolate Brunch
Chef Bobby Flay satisfies your chocolate fix with a cocoa-filled brunch menu of sweet and savory dishes. He's serving Double Chocolate Pancakes With Salted Caramel Syrup, Mole Rubbed Steak and Eggs With Chocolate Stout Beurre Blanc and Chocolate-Orange Yogurt Panna Cotta.
Wine Country
Chef Bobby Flay's brunch vibe is all about the vine for this wine country themed menu. He prepares regionally inspired dishes like Fromage Blanc With Lavender Honey, Grape Focaccia, Olive Oil Poached Eggs With Pancetta and a drink he calls the La Vie en Rose Champagne Cocktail. Raise your glasses for this irresistible brunch!
Impress Your Guests
Chef Bobby Flay demonstrates how to prepare a jaw-dropping brunch without breaking a sweat. His quick and impressive recipes include Biscuit Sticky Buns, Asparagus and Cheese Popovers, Apricot and Raspberry Granola Gratin and Riesling Sangria With Mango and Nectarine. A brunch that's equal parts easy and amazing!
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