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Season 2, Episode 1

Caribbean Getaway

Follow Sunny's lead to the islands with warmly spiced wings, a salad bursting with fresh flavors and a cool, refreshing drink. Take your mid-week vacation tonight -- yeah, mon!

Season 2, Episode 2

There's nothing quite like a steaming, straight-from-the-oven pizza, studded with fresh ingredients. Taking cues from a master pizza chef and no-compromise shortcuts, Sunny shares secrets for making the perfect pie any night of the week.

Season 2, Episode 3

Let The Sun Shine In

Rise and shine with Sunny's kid-inspired but grown-up approved breakfast spread. PB&J reaches new heights in a pancake stack and green eggs and ham get a Sunny spin that would impress the Dr. himself!

Season 2, Episode 4

Tex-Mex Two Step

Sunny pays tribute to her high school days in San Antonio with this Tex-Mex fish taco spread. Her special cerveza batter is light and crispy on the fish and the beer-and-fried-food flavor combo is a classic!

Season 2, Episode 5

It's Sunnytime and the Livin' is Easy

Fried chicken is one of Sunny's greatest pleasures, one that only gets better when shared with friends. Sunny's recipe gets crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat and today's entire menu (Red Cabbage Slaw, Party Popcorn and Refrigerator-Brewed Sweet Iced Tea) is as great outside at a barbecue as it is right at your kitchen counter.

Season 2, Episode 6

Masterpiece Burger

Sunny's getting in touch with her inner artist as she reimagines the all-American burger and fries meal. Her Spicy Ketchup punches up Curry Pork Burgers and homemade root veggie Fries and she even extends her creative edge to her peaches and cream dessert ... in cookie form!

Season 2, Episode 7

Gone Shuckin'

Sometimes food tastes better when you get to eat it with your hands: Sunny's Oyster Po' Boy and Peel 'n Eat Shrimp are finger-lickin' good, and her Orange-Lime Meringue Pie is so good you won't mind picking up a fork for dessert.

Season 2, Episode 8

Rockin' Oxtail

Every cook has a hero recipe, a failproof main that saves dinner time and again. For Sunny, that main is Oxtail Stew: it earns rave reviews, satisfies any comfort food craving and the slow braise is low-maintenance -- a welcome relief on busy workdays. Tonight's Puerto Rican menu has an exotic spin, too, with Kale-lloaloo and Sauteed Plantains -- que rico!

Season 2, Episode 9

Summer in the Park with Sunny

When it's sunny outside, you won't find Sunny inside! Sunny's got a menu of Picnic Potato and Chicken Salad and Sunday Morning Muffins that's fresh, flavorful and easy to eat while you relax in the sun, plus her Hard Lemonade packs easily to wash it all down.

Season 2, Episode 10

Italian Ice, Ice, Baby

In New York, warm weather means one thing to Sunny: Italian Ice time! She's fallen hard for the frozen treat, and today she's making it at home as the finale to her Italian meal of Chicken Sausage Rigatoni in a Spicy Vodka Sauce and Crispy Cauliflower Florets With Citrus Salt -- that's amore!

Season 2, Episode 11

Keepin' It Quick

Busy days mean Sunny can't play as long as she'd like in the kitchen, but even in a time pinch she can get a great meal on the table. Watch the Sunny magic as she whips up a main, two sides and a dessert in a flash. With recipes for Corny Mango Salmon, Zucchini Hash, Garlic Red Bliss Mash and an Open-Faced Plum Tart.

Season 2, Episode 12

Talkin' Turkey

Breathe new life into your turkey day, whether it's Thanksgiving or if you're just giving thanks for the tasty bird and the loved ones you get to enjoy it with. Sunny's sweet Peach Savory Glaze, rich Cheesy Mushroom and Broccoli Casserole and cute Mini Pecan Pumpkin Pies will satisfy traditionalists and new-agers alike.

Season 2, Episode 13

No Ho Hum Holiday

Bring holiday cheer to your table with individual Cornish Hens, seasonal and crunchy Apple, Pear and Walnut salad and Mini Coffee Cakes that wrap up your dinner party in style. This delicious menu will impress your guests with its elegance, and the recipes are amazingly easy to make.

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