Ted Allen and the Food Techs investigate the best game plan for dealing with the ugly aftermath of an indulgent night. Could there really be any remedies for the alcohol induced hangover? And what types of alcohol lead to the worst hangovers? You might have heard that cola can dissolve a penny or even a tooth. Ted puts this myth to the test. Finally, you've seen those buckets of lemon wedges at your favorite restaurant ... but just how sanitary are they?
Ali Khan is looking for the best deals in San Diego for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack. He starts off strong with Brazilian-style hash browns stuffed with eggs, cheese and garlic. Then he masks up like a Mexican wrestler for a discount on a loaded surf-and-turf Cali burrito. Later he gets the ride of his life and the sweetest doughnut ever -- the stuffed "Big Poppa." Finally, he hits the beach for a taste of Hawaii with some finger lickin' short ribs. With its diverse and delicious food scene, Ali gets a trip around the world right in sunny San Diego!
Here's a sweet deal: five satisfying suppers -- and a homemade dessert -- that you can whip up in one day. Oodles of Noodles Chicken Soup; Roasted Tomato Penne Alla Vodka; Roast Pork Shoulder Sandwiches With Fennel Slaw; Veal and Spinach Manicotti; One-Pot Ranch Chicken Succotash; Profiteroles
Some foods are just meant to be together, and Eddie Jackson showcases an entire day of classic culinary combos, from a hot ham and cheese biscuit to an all-out surf-and-turf masterpiece.
Four Food Network Star chefs take to the aisles to compete on behalf of their favorite charity. First, Guy tasks them with making a lunchtime favorite only using 5 Ingredients or Less. Then, the chefs are challenged to make a steakhouse dinner -- on a budget. The two finalists compete in one of the most difficult games yet, One Ingredient Per Aisle, in which they pull out all the stops to make the best dish for a good cause.
Roger Mooking scours the U.S. to find 15 of the best dishes that are all about the sauce. There's sticky toffee pudding, super spicy wings, a fondue burger, drunken scallops and even chocolate plus barbecue. These are the tastiest, sauciest meals to ever grace a plate or tingle a taste bud, and the chefs who have perfected them reveal their secrets step by step.
The authorities at Iron Chef open up about the seafood that has them hooked! Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian dives into Lure Fishbar in New York City for the branzino and the sea urchin bucatini. Iron Chef Gauntlet competitor Jonathon Sawyer swims in seafood when he orders the low country seafood pilau and fried oysters at The Grocery in Charleston, S.C., while Iron Chef Gauntlet competitor Stephanie Izard craves the creamy clam chowder at the John Dory Oyster Bar in New York City. Meanwhile, Iron Chef winner Walter Royal heads to Brennan's in New Orleans when he wants the best gumbo and roasted oysters.
Whoopi Goldberg and Ming Tsai, masters of their respective crafts, get together for interesting, insightful and entertaining discussions on a wide variety of topics including; politics, food quality issues and success. Along the way, Ming puts his unique spin on three classic dishes: fried chicken, pot stickers, and home-made potato chips.
Guy first challenges the chefs to make a five star dinner using only frozen food. Then, in No Carts Allowed, the chefs must hunt down as many healthy kid meal components as they can hold in their arms. The pressure is on as the final two chefs only have two minutes to shop because it's Closing Time: the chef who has the most delicious savory pie will go to the final Super Shopping Spree.
The Holiday Baking Championship kicks off as 10 competing bakers take on a nutty chocolate dessert in the first challenge and beautifully-decorated holiday pies in the main heat. At the end of each episode, one baker will be eliminated!