The Kitchen crew takes date night to a new level with sweet and surprising dishes. Katie Lee Biegel makes a romantic dinner with a flavorful Cocoa Rubbed Steak with a Balsamic Radicchio Salad. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a classic Tartufo that hides a sweet surprise inside. Sunny Anderson shares how to make trendy sweets for Valentine's Day with Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls and a S'mores Board. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli gives boxed chocolates a makeover with her decadent Truffles. To cap everything off, the hosts taste exciting truffle toppings in a fun blind taste test!

Sweet Surprises

Sunny Anderson

Katie Lee Biegel

Jeff Mauro

Marcela Valladolid

Geoffrey Zakarian

Alex Guarnaschelli

Ultimate Mardi Gras Menu

Four Quarter Feast

The Kitchen is celebrating seasonal citrus and brightening up winter dishes. Geoffrey Zakarian prepares a flavorful Pan Roasted Salmon with Blood Orange Sauce, and the hosts share the latest trends to try in a Citrus 101. Sunny Anderson makes a flavorful Cottage Cheese and Fruit Bowl, Jeff Mauro shares his tips for a simple yet satisfying Bucatini Al Limone, and Alex Guarnaschelli whips up a colorful and tangy Grapefruit Lime Pie. Then, GZ shows a fun new cocktail trend, a Charred Grapefruit Cocktail.

Season of Citrus

The Kitchen fulfills their viewers' wish lists with sought-after recipes and expert cooking tips. Geoffrey Zakarian shares how to master a classic recipe with Chicken Cordon Bleu. Katie Lee Biegel shares her indulgent Fried Ravioli and decadent Luxury Hot Chocolate. Jeff Mauro makes his highly requested Indiana Breaded Pork Tenderloin. Alex Guarnaschelli grants one final wish with her perfect Seared Scallops with a Quick Lemony Pan Sauce.

Kitchen Wishlist

The Kitchen has an epic football menu timed out perfectly for the big game. Katie Lee Biegel gets pregame started with beefy, cheesy Crunchy Taco Bites. Sunny Anderson preps a hearty main course recipe for a football crowd with her White Chicken Chicken Chili. At half time, it's time for a pick-me-up with Geoffrey Zakarian's Rum and Cherry Cola Cocktail, and the first ever Kitchen mascot makes an appearance! For the second half, Jeff Mauro has Ultimate Fudgy Brownies with fun toppings your visitors will love. Then, Sunny Anderson shares her tips for sending party guests on their way.

The Kitchen celebrates all things Mardi Gras! Sunny Anderson goes back to her New Orleans roots with her Simple Jambalaya. Jeff Mauro shares how to make a classic Roast Beef Debris Po Boy loaded with flavor. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian takes on NOLA's original Sazerac Cocktail. Alex Guarnaschelli makes a flaming Bananas Foster with a Pecan Twist, Katie Lee Biegel whips up a Frozen Hurricane, Fat Tuesday-style, and the co-hosts search for the hidden King Baby in an epic scavenger hunt!

The Kitchen crew shares comforting and classic bar food recipes to recreate at home. Kicking things off with apps, Sunny Anderson creates Easy Loaded Nacho Skins, and Jeff Mauro fries Beer Battered Italian Mozza Balls. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli whips up a delectable Santa Fe-Style Burger with Cheesy Sauce and Fresh Chiles, while Katie Lee Biegel makes an indulgent Caramel Apple Bread Pudding. Plus, Geoffrey Zakarian pairs up some favorite pub drinks and snacks: Pilsner with Asiago Garlic Cheese Twists, Old Fashioned with Spiced Mixed Nuts and Citrus Marinated Olives.

Pub Grub

Oh, my gooeyness! There's nothing more satisfying or more delicious than a really good cheese pull. Jeff Mauro presents some of The Kitchen's most fully loaded cheese dishes, kicking off with Katie Lee Biegel's Super Cheesy Hometown Lasagna, loaded with three cheeses. Then, he amps up cheese for breakfast with this Corned Beef Hash Benedict with Cheesy Mornay Sauce. Geoffrey Zakarian puts an Iron Chef spin on Grilled Cheese, and Jeff shows off this Spicy Mac and Cheese, adding extra spicy cheese crunchies into the mix. Finally, Katie melts up a Pimento Cheese fondue, and Sunny Anderson shares some of her all-time favorite melting cheeses.

Cheese Pull!

The Kitchen hosts cook up dishes that help beat the winter blues with a taste bud vacation! Sunny Anderson makes a Coco-Nutty Crunchy Vacay French Toast, Alex Guarnaschelli preps a fun Shrimp and Chopped Iceberg Salad with Ginger, and Katie Lee Biegel shows off a new way to make comforting Caribbean-Inspired Chicken Stew. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian goes on a delicious Mexican getaway with his family, and Jeff Mauro shakes up a creamy, chocolatey Mudslide that's paired with a musical performance!

Tropic Like It's Hot

The Kitchen is throwing out the recipe rulebook and making fun recipes with just a dash of controversy. Sunny Anderson makes an Easy Lobster Tail Mac & Cheese to impress, while Jeff Mauro does the unthinkable with a Frozen to Pan Steak. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli whips up her controversial Fideo soup, and Katie Lee Biegel breaks all the baking rules as she mixes up her Do Nothing Cake. Plus, Geoffrey Zakarian and the hosts share some shocking kitchen dos and don'ts.

Rule-Breaking Recipes

The hosts trade places and cook dishes in each other's style! Geoffrey Zakarian does breakfast for Sunny Anderson with an Egg Sandwich with Tomato Jam, Truffle Cheese and Sausage. In return, Sunny mixes a Gin and Juice Spritzer for The Kitchen's resident mixologist. Alex Guarnaschelli serves up a deliciously cheesy Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich for her sandwich king buddy, so Jeff Mauro honors Alex with his Favorite Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Malted Frosting. Then Katie Lee Biegel makes an iconic Kitchen Sink "Trough" Salad with ingredients that represent her fellow co-hosts.

Chef Swap

The Kitchen presents the best buffet recipes to make entertaining a breeze! Katie Lee Biegel whips up a crowd-pleasing Ham, Egg and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Bake. Geoffrey Zakarian builds a flavor-packed Smoked Salmon Board that's perfect for Passover. Alex Guarnaschelli serves up fresh and flavorful Quinoa & Herb Lettuce Cups. Sunny Anderson transforms a classic lemony dessert into a fun dip with her Nunya Business Lemon Meringue Dip. Then, the hosts cap the party off with an exciting, color-changing Lavender Lemonade Punch.

Buffet Like a Boss

The Kitchen hosts go back to school with their top salad recipes and tips. Jeff Mauro gives a history lesson on the best ancient grains for his Blistered Tomato and Farro Shrimp Salad, and Katie Lee Biegel gets creative with presentation tips to beautify your salads. Alex Guarnaschelli is the head of science class with a demonstration on dressing emulsification for her Chicken Caesar Salad. For French class, Geoffrey Zakarian teaches a Salade Lyonnaise, and Sunny Anderson puts bad salads in after-school detention!

Salad School

The Kitchen brings the heat with spicy and fiery new recipes! Jeff Mauro starts off with trendy Quesabirria Tacos, Sunny Anderson keeps it simple with her 3-Ingredient Spicy & Sweet Green Beans, and Alex Guarnaschelli shares how to make kicked-up Tangy Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Fresh Herbs. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian puts his Spicy Garam Masala Chicken Wings up against Katie Lee Biegel's Spicy Garlic Butter Wings in a "Lord of the Wings" competition! Plus, the hosts take a turn in the "hot seat" to answer everyone's burning questions.

Hot New Takes

It's teatime, and The Kitchen is making playful tea party food perfect for a celebration with friends and family. ​Jeff Mauro puts ​a spin on ​some​ teatime classic​s with his Jalapeno Pesto Sandwiches and Parisian Ham Tea Sandwiches. Then, Sunny Anderson whips up her Easy Asparagus and Tomato Quiche, and Katie Lee Biegel shares exciting new teas for mom before making her Fish House Punch tea cocktail. Plus, Alex Guarnaschelli serves up another tea party staple with her Cornmeal Scones, while Geoffrey Zakarian tops off the tea tower with his luxurious Millionaire Bars

Top Notch Tea Party

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.

Sweet Surprises

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