The Kitchen (2014)
The lives of different families and how they cook different meals for each other.
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Episode 1 - Celebrate Mom
Release Date: 9 May 2015Recipes and gift ideas for mom are presented, including a brunch dish of baked eggs with green chilies. Also: fool-proof chocolate chip cookies; two ways to use pesto; a special Mother's Day cocktail.
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Episode 2 - Deck Party
Release Date: 16 May 2015The hosts grill the perfect steak on their new deck; create a colorful pasta salad with seasonal veggies; and demonstrates two recipes with jarred and fresh artichokes. Also: a segment on compound butter; and instructions for making gin punch.
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Episode 3 - Memorial Day Bash
Release Date: 23 May 2015Recipes for Memorial Day are shared, as the hosts make burgers, BBQ ribs and unique fries with sweet and savory dips. Also: time-saving tricks for food prep; actor David Burtka's homemade ice cream sandwiches; poolside snacks.
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Episode 4 - Backyard Cookout
Release Date: 30 May 2015The hosts throw a backyard cookout. On the menu: Alabama white sauce chicken; tequila sunrise; tips for doctoring up store-bought barbecue sauce; Geoffrey Zakarian's grilled lobster; Katie Lee's colorful quinoa side salad.
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Episode 5 - Must-Have Meals
Release Date: 6 Jun. 2015Kelsey Nixon (Kelsey's Essentials (2010)); Geoffrey Zakarian prepares a braised chicken with caramelized lemons, dates and pine nuts. Also: dishes using pita as an ingredient; a strawberry shortcake recipe; Dr. Travis Stork's advice for curing common summer ailments with food; and tipsy treats.
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Episode 6 - Recipes for Success
Release Date: 13 Jun. 2015Featured: a no-fail recipe for juicy grilled pork chops and pineapple salsa; using seasonal fruits and veggies to make a grilled summer salad; cookbook author Shauna Sever's honeyed yogurt cheesecake; and a unique way to blend a strawberry daiquiri.
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Episode 7 - Father's Day Feast
Release Date: 20 Jun. 2015Father's Day is celebrated with smoked Italian sausage hoagies; flank steak fajitas with chimichurri and drunken peppers; and a classic whiskey sour. Also: tips for taking pretzels and chips up a notch; and a recipe for a banana split ice cream cake.
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Episode 8 - Summer Celebration
Release Date: 4 Jul. 2015The hosts throw a summer celebration. Guests Jamie Deen and Bobby Deen ("Southern Fried Road Trip") stop by with a molasses-marinated London broil. Also on the menu: grilled butterflied chicken with macaroni salad; three party-pleasing dips; edible crafts; a watermelon margarita.
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Episode 9 - A Taste of Summer
Release Date: 18 Jul. 2015Recipes for summer include a diablo stuffed burger; two different potato salads and the perfect pina cocktail. Also: Kathie Lee Gifford makes a peach-and-rhubarb crostata; tips are given for sprucing up a supermarket flower bouquet.
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Episode 10 - Summer Staples
Release Date: 25 Jul. 2015Marcela cooks steamed clams with chorizo and tequila; the hosts suggest new uses for old kitchen tools; condiment flavors are kicked up a notch; and guest Damaris Phillips demonstrates how to make a buffalo chicken pasta salad; pineapple; summer s'mores.
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Episode 11 - Summer Seafood
Release Date: 1 Aug. 2015Geoffrey Zakarian demonstrates his paella and Royal Blush drink recipes; and the hosts share their beat-the-heat secrets. Also: two summer salad recipes; new ideas for dressing different lettuces; pop-up parties with Nate Berkus; and a guide to grilling fish.
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Episode 12 - Pool Party
Release Date: 15 Aug. 2015Al pastor-style pork tenderloin is prepared, along with two tomato side dishes. Also: Melissa Gilbert shares her fried chicken recipe; Food Network Star (2005) finalists compete to make the best poolside snacks; and the Bloody Mary receives a summer twist.
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Episode 13 - Kid-Friendly Recipes
Release Date: 22 Aug. 2015Tips for cooking with kids are offered by the hosts, who also prepare chicken-and-avocado sliders and new takes on ice cream sundaes. Also: John Besh makes an easy school-night dinner; camping party.