In San Diego, Michael Symon chows down on fish tacos with housemade blue corn tortillas and a meaty Mexican pizza. In Denver, a local Colorado lamb patty is a remake of a traditional Hawaiian hangover cure, the Loco Moco. Finally, a pulled pork and brisket sandwich and a barbecue rib-meat chimichanga are to die for in Little Rock, Ark.
Guelda Barker, 93, is a charming grandmother from the small town of Mount Ayr, Iowa, population 1689. Guelda is a retired lunch lady who wowed the kids with all her many specialties, from hot beef sandwiches, to chocolate cake and her beloved cinnamon rolls. Mo Rocca visits Guelda during Mount Ayr's annual town festival, "Ayr Days", which has a parade and lots of good cheer.
Roger Mooking counts down 15 of the very best Italian dishes in the U.S. All the pastas, sauces, cheeses, pizzas, lasagnas and Parms -- no favorite is left behind. Also, chefs in their own kitchens share authentic and innovative recipes and tips for making an Italian feast at home.
If your family is anything like Alton Brown's, it's easy to understand how one might overdo it at the holidays. The trick is to stick with these low-alcohol beverages. The flavors will knock you out, but the proof won't.
The good old chicken dinner gets reinvented in five ways, with recipes from all over the world. Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole With Cauliflower; Tequila Orange BBQ Chicken Burritos With XXX Sharp Cheddar, Baked Beans and Red Cabbage; Mulligatawny and Green Raita; Catalan Chicken Stew; Braised Chicken Thighs With 40 Cloves of Garlic
Frog leg fest: The chefs open the first basket to find the French delicacy and some fine fungi. Then in the entree round, some little beans and big pork chops cause the competitors difficulties. And one of the finalists decides to take the cheese in the basket and use it in an ice cream. Will it work?
Four bakers will need more than a "Spoonful of Sugar" if they want to win the opportunity to serve their cupcakes at a cast and crew party for the Los Angeles premiere of the musical "Mary Poppins."
Chef Brad Farmerie of Public and Double Crown in New York challenges Iron Chef Cora to a delicious battle. Will Chef Farmerie's culinary creations guarantee him a win with the judges, or will he feel the cold hand of defeat against Iron Chef Cora?
Today Giada's hosting an Italian wine-tasting party, complete with many tasty dishes. Parmesan Tortilla Crisps, Salami Crisps With Sour Cream and Basil, Swordfish Spiedini and Rack of Lamb With Mint-Basil Pesto. Delectable nibbles and wines to match: this is a party you don't want to miss.
Discover some amazing and unusual things to do with olive oil as we get the 411 on extra virgin, cold presses and beyond ... including a bruschetta that you sip rather than bite made by major mixologist Eben Freeman. We'll discover the breathtaking beauty of the Northern California coast and taste the incredible Olive Oil Rosemary Cake from Big Sur Bakery. Plus the trendiest L.A. hot spot Cecconi's West Hollywood serves up an herbaceous Italian risotto and don't miss a visit to the New York's new treasure Buvette for Chef Jody Williams' earthy Scafata with fava beans, escarole and poached eggs served on grilled toast and drizzled with a rare EVOO.