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Season 3, Episode 1

Dinner By Request

Sunny answers a viewer's request for a Caribbean chicken dish. Her Spicy Braised Chicken is stewed until tender, packs a kick of heat and is served with Sweet Roasted Acorn Squash and Coconut Rice n' Peas, two sides that cool your taste buds and warm your belly.

Season 3, Episode 2

Far East Eats

Sunny's bringing the Hawaiian sunshine to your house with a light, bright, island-style spread. Say Aloha to perfectly salty Lomi Lomi Salmon, Chicken Skewers With Peanut Sauce and a refreshing chilled Asian Noodle Salad.

Season 3, Episode 3

Flavored Nations

Sunny takes flavors from her favorite countries, then unites them on one plate! Today's inspirations hail from Germany (German Dumplings), the Pacific Islands (Pork-Stuffed Collard Greens) and even retro USA (Stuffed Tomatoes).

Season 3, Episode 4

Southern Square Meal

Looking for something new to spice up your dinner table during the holidays? Try Sunny's Southern-inspired chicken dinner: Apple Cider Sauteed Chicken, Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts flavored with bacon and for dessert: Sunny's Upside-Down Cornbread Cake. And wash it all down with a spiced Apple Toddy.

Season 3, Episode 5

West Indian Love Letter

Today's menu is Sunny's love letter to the West Indies. Nore's Slumbo, Codfish Puppies and Sans Souci Punch bring back memories she can share at the table.

Season 3, Episode 6

Wings 3.0

Upgrade your wings from party sides to main dish stars using Sunny's three top wing sauces. Everyone at your table will have a wing -- or 3! -- they'll love.

Season 3, Episode 7

The Big Easy

Sunny has a big, crowd pleasing meal that's not only simple to put together but easy clean up as well. What could be better during the hectic holidays? Spicy Pork Roast With Rosemary Potatoes, Garlic Green Bean Salad and a Quick Pear Tart.

Season 3, Episode 8

Tequila Sunrise

Rise, shine, fiesta -- then siesta! -- with Sunny's flavor-packed Breakfast Enchiladas With Red Sauce. Homemade Refried Beans and refreshing Tequila Sunrise Sangria help start the day off right.

Season 3, Episode 9

Dinner on a Dime

Sunny proves you don't need expensive ingredients for a special meal; some of her most comforting recipes have simple and economical starts. Today's menu of Braised Red Cabbage and Turnips, Chicken Fried Pork Chops With Chunky Pear Chutney and Chocoholic Smoothie With Peppermint Rim skimps on spending and splurges on flavor!

Season 3, Episode 10

Cheese Steak Infatuation

When a trip to Philly's out of reach, Sunny satisfies her Cheesesteak cravings with a spiced-up spin on the classic sandwich. Crunchy Fried Onion Strips and a fresh Fruit Salad make this home-cooked meal worth traveling for!

Season 3, Episode 11

Wednesday Dinner Date

Break up your week with a romantic weeknight dinner; Sunny's menu of Prosciutto-Wrapped Beef Cubes With Mustard Pan Sauce and Parmesan Herbed Orzo is as elegant as it is easy, so you can spend more time with your date. Choc-Nanner-Nut Custards end your date night on a sweet note.

Season 3, Episode 12

First Down, Ten to Feed

If you're like Sunny, you know game day parties have got to have good grub. Whether you are the host or a guest, her Interstate Chili and Grandma's Red Velvet Cake will make you the MVC: most valuable cook.

Season 3, Episode 13

Best of Both Worlds

With all the great flavors and ideas she's encountered, Sunny sometimes struggles to choose what to make! Here's one of her menu compromises, a delicious marriage of two ideas into one: Maniladas With White Cheese and Roasted Tomatillo Sauces and Orange Sugar Fried Donut Holes.

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