Lisa is hitting the grill but don't expect greasy cheeseburgers. We are Hungry Girl-ing things up with dishes like I Can't Believe It's Not Potato Salad, Hungry Grilled Pineapple with So-Good Cinnamon-Vanilla Yogurt Dip, BBQ Chicken Slaw and super-refreshing Sassy 'n Spiked Pink Lemonade Pitcher. Lisa also shows us some totally unexpected delicious items you can throw on the grill.
The recruits may have mastered putting out one plate of food but they are still a far cry from being able to cook for their families. This week's challenges teach them how to cook quantity -- first rolling sushi for a hungry lunch rush via conveyor belt and then catering a huge party for surprise guest Betsey Johnson.
Four of the most talented Chopped Junior competitors have made their way to the finale to compete for a third win, the title and $25,000! The basket powers-that-be throw them a whopper of a first basket that includes a rather wild jerky and a protein that most Americans have never eaten. The second basket is a doozy as well, with cream puffs and a strange ketchup. Then, the final round of the tournament calls for some kid-friendly bubbly.
Noah Cappe is back for seconds of his seven favorite melty, ooey-gooey carnival treats. From the savory Truffled Grilled Cheese at the St. Paul Winter Carnival and the Mac Ball Burger at the Kentucky State Fair, to surprising sweet treats like the Cannoli Calzone at the Long Island Fun Fest and the Apple Pie Cheesecake at the Wilson County Fair, Noah crisscrosses America and discovers that everything is better with cheddar!
The three remaining teams roll into Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, and learn that when it comes to food, Georgia is famous for two things: peaches and peanuts. Tyler Florence announces the Truck Stop Challenge to create an original dish incorporating both items, but instead of providing these Georgia specialties, they must beg and borrow from the locals downtown. Chef Kevin Rathbun determines the winner and hands out a game changing reward -- a guaranteed spot in the finals. All bets are off as Tyler reveals the game-changing Speed Bump: each team will lose their lead chef for the day.
It's the sweetest trip of all when Tyler Florence visits Washington, D.C., for simple but classic cakes and then heads to California for edible architecture. But the mother of all cakes is the Italian cassata, so he's off to Palermo, Sicily, where cake was born.
The country's best diners named for the average joe are highlighted, from a liquor store-turned-restaurant serving up burgers to an authentic Mexican kitchen laying down the law with its arresting dishes.
MGR's first Mexican Grandmother is Olga Gonzalez, 57, of San Mateo, Calif., and she's quite a live wire with an infectious laugh. Olga teaches Mo how to make delicious chicken enchiladas, while her husband, Carlos, shows Mo a few tips and tricks for making a great margarita. This episode also features a preview from an MGR-inspired "telenovela" and culminates in a Mexican fiesta.
It's been a long winter and Giada's looking forward to spring cleaning. Today she's going through her spice rack to use up her leftover spices while they're still fresh. She's livening up a simple menu with a few good spices to welcome in the warm weather. With recipes for Pasta With Tomato and Peas, Ribollita and Gnudi.
Today we're unwrapping some fun food tubes on your tube! See how Nestle pushes out millions of Pushups every year. Then, have a taste of the old world with Columbus salami, and put on your pucker face for Sweetarts! Next, a crazy concoction called Monster Goo comes in three flavors. And hand-rolling a tornado might sound hard, but these workers do it every day! Plus, put the finishing touches on your sweets with Betty Crocker's Icing in a Tube!