The Kitchen hosts send taste buds on summer vacation with their favorite dishes! Geoffrey Zakarian makes a buttery Connecticut Lobster Roll to start. Jeff Mauro heads to the Caribbean with his Jerk Pan Jerk Chicken, and Chef Kathy Fang stops by to chat about her new show. Sunny Anderson prepares a refreshing "Tropical" Tuna Ceviche, Alex Guarnaschelli puts her spin on Charred Peppers and Sausage Hero Sandwiches, and Katie Lee Biegel makes cool and creamy Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Plus, the hosts play a vacation edition of Try or Deny.

What We Ate on Summer Vacation

Sunny Anderson

Katie Lee Biegel

Jeff Mauro

Marcela Valladolid

Geoffrey Zakarian

Alex Guarnaschelli

Cool for the Summer

Craveable and Colorful Creations

The Kitchen co-hosts make a summery steakhouse menu to celebrate Father's Day! Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian make an epic surf 'n' turf with Jeff's Chicago Steakhouse Peppercorn-Crusted Filet and GZ's Crab au Poivre. Sunny Anderson lightens up the steakhouse with her Green Goddess Twice Baked Potatoes, and Katie Lee Biegel makes her greatest salad yet: Barbeque Bacon Wedge Salad with Grilled Corn. Alex Guarnaschelli whips up a luscious and bright Frozen Strawberry Pie, and the co-hosts share their favorite summer wines.

Summer Steakhouse Dinner

No utensils allowed in The Kitchen's handheld feast filled with apps, mains and sweets! Sunny Anderson grills up Easy Chicken Taco Skewers. Geoffrey Zakarian makes fancy finger food: Spicy Tuna Tartare. Alex Guarnaschelli raises a toast to summer with her Raspberry Bourbon Sour. Katie Lee Biegel brings the family together with her Garlic and Herb Pull-Apart Bread. Jeff Mauro and Sunny go head-to-head in a Top Dog Hot Dog Competition with Jeff's Flamin' Greek Style Cheese Dog and Sunny's Award-Winning Curry-Style Hot Dog!

Eat with Your Hands!

The Kitchen co-hosts are making colorful, spicy and sparkling foods to celebrate Independence Day. Geoffrey Zakarian gets festive with his Dry Rubbed Hanger Steak with Smoky Aioli and Charred Peppers. Sunny Anderson makes a dish with a hometown spin, her Sweet Quick Kenner Maque Choux. Jeff Mauro brings the heat with his Crispy Oven-Fried M-80 Chicken Wings. Katie Lee Biegel supplies the Independence Day veggies, Blue Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes. Then, Jeff shows off some bartending flair with a Star Spangled Spirit.

Fireworks Feast

The Kitchen co-hosts are making easy, breezy recipes perfect for summer nights. Jeff Mauro and Sunny Anderson team up to make the perfect main and side: Marinated Chicken and Sunny's Simple Summertime Couscous Salad. Then, the hosts play "Taste It or Toss It" with trendy condiments, and Alex Guarnaschelli makes a Honey Vinegar Glaze. Geoffrey Zakarian goes classic with his Linguine with Clams, and Katie Lee Biegel wows with her Coconut Tres Leches Cake. American Detective's Joe Kenda stops by to discuss his new shows and sip an Espresso Old Fashioned.

K-I-S-S (Keep It Simple Summer)

The Kitchen co-hosts cook up recipes perfect for a trip to the park, beach or anywhere outside! Jeff Mauro passes the giant Pork Milanese Sub, and Katie Lee Biegel shares the best "Pack It and Snack It" tips to enjoy food in the great outdoors. Alex Guarnaschelli whips up Hoisin Sauce Noodles with Chicken, and Sunny Anderson bakes her PB&J Swirl Bars. Geoffrey Zakarian takes his Cucumber Vodka Cooler on the go, and Jeff shows how to make a Mobile Mai Tai.

Foolproof Alfresco

The Kitchen co-hosts try something new and swap styles with each other! Katie Lee Biegel cooks up a Cacio e Pepe with Fresh Corn, and Geoffrey Zakarian takes on No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Cups. Sunny Anderson serves up her Lobster Tail "Newberg," and Alex Guarnaschelli loads up her Summer Vegetable Calzones. Jeff Mauro takes some inspiration from all his co-hosts and throws together Kitchen Family Nachos!

Summer Recipe Swap

The Kitchen is serving up the most colorful dishes that kids will love to make and eat. Jeff Mauro makes his son Lorenzo's favorite Pulled Pork and Veggie Rice Bowls. The co-hosts share some of their favorite kid cooks on social media and then chat with mini-chef Mina. Sunny Anderson makes Multi-Colored Waffles, and Katie Lee Biegel flips the script with her Colorful Veggie Quesadilla. Geoffrey Zakarian asks his co-hosts whether they would "Buy or D-I-Y" iconic food trends, and Alex Guarnaschelli makes a nostalgic favorite: Homemade Toaster Pastries.

The Kitchen's serving up easy, breezy recipes to cool things down in the dog days of summer! Katie Lee Biegel puts together a Ginger Garlic Steak and Noodle Salad. Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a refreshing Red and White Gazpacho, and Jeff Mauro makes his Famous Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich. Sunny Anderson keeps cool with Chia Seed Oat Milk Puddings, and Alex Guarnaschelli beats the heat with Pickled Watermelon!

Sick of the same old cookout recipes? The Kitchen is mixing things up with creative and delicious combos of cookout favorites! Jeff Mauro combines two cookout staples to make BBQ Chicken Fajitas, and Sunny Anderson turns a classic dish into a go-to party snack with her Gyro Dip. Katie Lee Biegel brings the sweet and the heat with her Honey Garlic Chili Burgers and Chipotle Lime Baked Beans. Geoffrey Zakarian proves that two salads are better than one with his Caesar Pasta Salad, and Alex Guarnaschelli tries some wacky ice cream toppings.

Cookout Combos

The Kitchen hosts cut down on cooking time with time-saving hacks, ingredients and gadgets to get dinner on the table -- fast! Sunny Anderson saves time (and dishes) with her Oktoberfest Cheat Sheet. The hosts share new hacks for the old tools you already have in your kitchen. Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian makes Salmon with Maître D’Hôtel Butter and Asparagus ... in the microwave?! Katie Lee Biegel spices up weeknight chicken with her Falafel Chicken Cutlet. Plus, the hosts give the latest TikTok trends a taste test drive!

The Kitchen's Hack Attack

The Kitchen aims to score all the likes with the coolest, trendiest game day party foods! Katie Lee Biegel packs flavor into her Buffalo Chicken Tot-chos, while Alex Guarnaschelli makes a Spiked Earl Grey Lemonade that's perfect for tailgating. Jeff Mauro levels up carbs with an epic Loaded Cream Cheese Bread. The hosts take a look at the latest taco trends, then Geoffrey Zakarian is on the grill pan with his easy and tasty Grilled Fish Tacos with Papaya Slaw. Sunny Anderson steals the show with her Cookie Butter Cookies. Plus, the hosts present their first ever Kitchen Bowl competition!

#GameDayGoals

The Kitchen co-hosts put their own unique touches on delicious Italian recipes from red sauce joints. The whole crew works together to make The Kitchen Family's Sunday Sauce, Alex Guarnaschelli brings dessert to the feast with her Classic Tiramisu and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a Tricolore Salad. Jeff Mauro makes the Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Parmesan, while Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee Biegel create two types of garlic bread: Cushy and Crispy Garlic Bread and Stovetop Garlic Bread!

Red Sauce Recipes

Spend a fun and food-filled morning in The Kitchen with hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro, Marcela Valladolid, and Geoffrey Zakarian. From simple supper ideas, food trend discussions, and family meal tips to trivia games and viewer questions, they'll cover all things fun in food.

What We Ate on Summer Vacation

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