Paul Hollywood begins his journey by exploring the movie metropolis that is New York. He follows in the culinary footsteps of Hollywood greats to enjoy traditional bagels, twice-baked pizza and the opportunity to bake the ultimate ricotta cheesecake with legend Brian Cox. The icing on the cake is collecting a modified Harley Davidson specially designed for his epic journey. Back at home, Paul pays homage to his time in New York by baking the ultimate Big Apple Tarte Tatin.
Here's a promise: in one hour, you'll get one week's worth of food that you can make it one day ... plus one of Rach's new favorite cooking techniques. Slow Roasted Lamb, Roasted Tomatoes, Braised Potatoes and Artichoke Hearts; Portuguese Fish Supper; Peas and Potatoes Soup With Tarragon Pesto; Chipotle Chicken Thighs With Chunky Guacamole; Stuffed Peppers With Lamb and Eggplant.
Tiffani Thiessen invites Julie Benz and Sasha Alexander for a ladies lunch that's nothing short of decadent and delicious. Tiffani puts her spin on a classic Chopped Salad, along with Homemade Breadsticks, and Jumbo Crab Cakes with tartar sauce. The meal ends with a light and refreshing Basil Limoncello Sorbet that's sure to end the day on a high note!
We're taking our tongues on a tour of Italy without leaving the States starting with a pizza in New York that's as large as the city's Italian population. There's a colossal prosciutto calzone in Philly, perfect pasta in Michigan and an Italian hot dog in Vegas you'll have to see to believe. Next, there's a can't-miss steak-and-fondue Stromboli in New York and New-Jersey-style Italian deli sandwiches in San Francisco. Finally, we enjoy Italian comfort food in Miami and experience pure Parmesan decadence in Chicago.
It's a fiesta of fair food in Florida! Noah Cappe samples one of the craziest carnival eats in America: Chicken Wing Ice Cream. Then it's the classic Glazed Donut Burger, complete with cheese and bacon. A Red Velvet Funnel Cake and a Lobster Roll made with local lobster round out the day. Then it's across the state to the Sarasota County Agricultural Fair, where Noah meets sisters who've been on the road since they were kids, selling favorites like Deep Fried Cheesecake and Fried Green Tomatoes. The local agricultural association shows Noah their top seller, the Pulled Pork sandwich and finally Noah wrestles Gator on a Stick.
A sandwich can be a sublime balance of flavor and texture born as much of technique as ingredient. Alton Brown and his nephew, Elton, dose up a little sandwich-craft, making Pan Bagnat, Roasted Vegetable Spread and Cuban Sandwich.
There's nothing like a surprising and unexpected dessert to bring out the kid in you. Kelsey visits Tonnie of Tonnie's Minis in Harlem, to unearth the secret to his cupcake surprise -- a custom cupcake bar; where any combination of cake and frosting goes. Nothing is off limits! Inspired, Kelsey heads back home to get started on a couple of unexpected desserts of her own: A fabulous Ice Cream Birthday Cake, a dry ice Root Beer Float, and Carrot Cookies With Orange Buttercream Frosting.
Kansas City serves up a smoking hot gyro burger challenge for chefs Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking that leaves the loser feeling like a chili pepper. Plus, the hottest Pad Thai the Midwest has to offer and some scorching hot BBQ and baked beans.
Ali Khan travels to Miami and breaks his fast with a classic Cuban staple: empanadas. He then samples some fruits of the sea, with right-off-the-boat mahi mahi sandwiches and a fisherman's stew. He closes out the day with a Latin-Middle-Eastern-American fusion bowl that could only come from Miami.
Break up your week with a romantic weeknight dinner; Sunny Anderson'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.