The chefs are brought to Petco Park in San Diego, where host Alton Brown presents their next test: transformation. The chefs are asked to use ingredients they source at the ballpark concession stands to prepare two Iron Chef-worthy interpretations of stadium classics. Transformation is the goal: Which chef takes ballpark foods and transforms them into dishes worthy of Kitchen Stadium?
The holidays at the Simmons' house means a week full of food and family. As is tradition, Justine kicks off the holidays with a family brunch, and this time she's making her Breakfast Before casserole. After brunch, what would a feast be without gingerbread men cookies? But in Rev's house they are Ninjabread Men, to be exact. The kids are on decorating duty, so it's Rev's job to get everyone in the spirit by whipping up his Rich and Creamy Hot Cocoa. When feast day finally arrives, the whole family is more than ready to cook and celebrate. From Rev's Always on Time Prime Rib, to Justine's Cheesy Buttermilk Garlic Mash, to Diggy's Colorful Carrots, this holiday feast is bound to be one for the books. Happy hearts and full bellies are just a couple of the ingredients for a successful Simmons holiday -- it wouldn't be complete without the star ingredient ... family.
Discover what is considered the most popular birthday dish in five very different places around the world. There's a spicy soup with symbolism from China at Biang!, and a brightly colored, bite-size sweet from Brazil! We'll also check out the favorite birthday dish from Honduras, a savory meal cooked by Delmy Sanchez! And who could forget the Italian birthday favorite Cassata cake, which is both delicious and elegantly decorated with fruit and candy. Coming back home to America's number one birthday dish will bring you to the Vanilla Bakeshop in Los Angeles and have you reminiscing your childhood days with mom! And if you think we forgot the pinata, think again!
When it comes to food, your nose knows. And Rachael Ray's five aromatic meals will fill your kitchen with the kind of smells that make people ask, "Mmm, what's cooking?" Her menu includes Roast Chicken Dinner With Roasted Garlic Gravy, Portabella-Porcini Cacciatore and Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Stoup. She also whips up Rice Pilaf With Chorizo Casserole and Roast Chicken Enchilada Suizas Stacked Casserole.
Sundaes are one of Noah Cappe's favorite treats any day of the week, and he's ready to try them all! From the all-American Burst o' Freedom in Indiana and the sensational Deep Fried Banana Split Sundae in North Carolina, to meaty treats like the BBQ Split and the Chili Mac Attack Sundae in Florida, these carnival concessionaires have gone a step beyond to create these inventive and delicious treats.
Marc Summers investigates that American icon, the hot dog. With a tour of the Sabrett factory in the Bronx, learn about sauerkraut at the Fremont Company in Ohio, corn dogs at Hinsdale Farms in Indiana, Buffalo dogs in Colorado, French's yellow mustard and an American hot dog eating champion as he shares his speed-eating secrets.
Get ready for the sweet side of Alex Guarnaschelli, Aaron Sanchez, Judy Joo and Duff that you've never seen before! Find out what jam-stuffed, fruit-filled, chocolate-smothered, apple-rolled treats are the Best Desserts They Ever MADE!
Giada De Laurentiis challenges four of the best cake-making teams to make anniversary-themed cake decorations. Only three teams are successful enough to move on to the second round, where they meet their VIP client, Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno. He asks the bakers to make a combination anniversary and birthday cake for his girlfriend, Bianca. The bakers' cakes need to capture everything important to this couple, from traveling the world to their puppy, Sesame. Apolo and Bianca choose one cake to serve at their party and award that team the $10,000 prize.
Michael McKean is all berets and baguettes as he digs into a few of France's most fantastic feasts. He crosses the pond to see if crepes could nearly kill a king, if coq au vin was once quite colloquial and if the curve in croissants can slow our roll!
Giada De Laurentiis is recreating the most innovative Italian-American dishes she has sampled on her culinary tours across the country. She's featuring the simple recipes with bold flavors of fettucine with a Cinnamon-Pancetta Carbonara, Arugula Salad dolloped with Fried Gorgonzola Cheese, Amaretto Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches and Amaretto Ice Cream Floats.