The Kitchen is making a whole menu of delicious dishes featuring summer's best produce! Alex Guarnaschelli's Chicken Skewers with Onions and Red Bell Pepper Sauce are perfectly paired with Geoffrey Zakarian's Watermelon Sunset Cooler. Jeff Mauro has a flavorful Rainbow Cherry Tomato Tart. Sunny Anderson's Easy Grilled Tuna with Blackberry Glaze and Minty Grilled Asparagus Salad is a fabulous main dish with GZ's Summer Panzanella with Peaches and Grilled Halloumi on the side. Katie Lee Biegel's Berry Tiramisu puts a summer twist on a classic, and the hosts share delicious entertaining ideas for a Shark Week party!

Summer's Finest

Sunny Anderson

Katie Lee Biegel

Jeff Mauro

Marcela Valladolid

Geoffrey Zakarian

Alex Guarnaschelli

Burger Bonanza

Tasty Tex-Mex Menu

The Kitchen hosts are making all things stuffed, pizza, veggies and even fruit -- the fun never stops! Jeff Mauro kicks off the fun with his Authentic Chicago Style Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian fries up Crispy Pork and Shrimp Rolls, and Katie Lee Biegel deconstructs stuffed mushrooms, turning them into her Unstuffed Mushroom Dip. For a delectable dessert, Alex Guarnaschelli makes Roasted Pears with Dates, Walnuts and Lemon.

Stuff It!

The Kitchen hosts are sharing their best tips to pull off the perfect spring soiree. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a Cucumber Gimlet to pair with Alex Guarnaschelli's Asparagus and Prosciutto in Phyllo. Katie Lee Biegel prepares a main course of Spring Chicken Paillard topped with greens. Sunny Anderson brings her viral-inspired Easy Rainbow Fruit Salad, and Jeff Mauro finishes off the spring feast menu with a family favorite, Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Almond Mascarpone Frosting.

Spring Party Secrets

The Kitchen is making the staple recipes that will be on repeat in your home kitchen! Geoffrey Zakarian shows how to make his Sausage, Kale and White Bean Stew. Jeff Mauro makes a tasty Ground Beef Stroganoff with Caramelized Mushrooms and Crispy Onions. Alex Guarnaschelli whips up her current baking obsession, Black and White Cookies, and special guest Marc Murphy from 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing stops by to make his Roasted Cauliflower with Za'atar.

Recipes on Repeat

The Kitchen is featuring recipes that bring the "heat" to dishes -- spices, chile peppers and even table-side fire! Katie Lee Biegel kicks it off with her Middle Eastern Spiced Spatchcock Chicken with Harissa Yogurt. Alex Guarnaschelli turns up the heat with her Mushroom Quesadilla and Blender Avocado Salsa. Sunny Anderson makes her Spicy Honey Glazed Beef with 5-Ingredient Kimchi Fried Rice, and Geoffrey Zakarian literally cranks up the heat with a flambé from his Bananas Foster.

Bring the Heat

The Kitchen is celebrating grandmas everywhere, because nothing tastes as good as what grandma makes! Jeff Mauro teaches how to make his Grandma Kay's Sausage Bread, and Katie Lee Biegel re-creates one of her favorite dishes growing up, Tomato Dumplings. Then, Sunny Anderson throws it back to the nostalgic days with her Creamy Jalapeno Cheese Grits with Sausage, and Geoffrey Zakarian takes a classic dessert his grandma made and makes the most decadent Baklava Milkshake.

Grandma Knows Best

The Kitchen hosts are ready for the unofficial start of summer! Sunny Anderson brings in the season with her Gigante Red Margarita Bowl and Lamb Gyro Burgers. Next, Alex Guarnaschelli makes Honey Garlic Soy Grilled Chicken, and Geoffrey Zakarian pairs it with his Smashed Cucumbers and Fennel Chili Crisp Walnut Salad. Katie Lee Biegel and Dairy Queen host a delicious summer celebration, and then Katie bakes her Double Chocolate Strawberry Cookies. Finally, Jeff Mauro puts together the summer quintessential Sunshine Daydream Salad using yellow tomatoes, corn and yellow squash.

Celebrate Summer

Air fried, deep fried, even un-fried -- The Kitchen is showing all the ways to fry tasty dishes. Katie Lee Biegel makes Homemade Pizza Bites with a jalapeño ranch dipping sauce. Next, Alex Guarnaschelli shares her fry guide to the perfect Fried Shrimp with Orange Slices and Basil. Geoffrey Zakarian adds an elevated spin on a delicious and juicy Steak Milanese. Then, Sunny Anderson leads a fun fried food taste test and shows how to make Fried Cookie Dough Balls!

Fried & True

The Kitchen is cooking up meat and potatoes all show long! Sunny Anderson kicks it off with Jeff's Cheesy Crispy Vacation Potatoes 2.0. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli's Brown Sugar Vinegar Ribs would pair perfectly with Geoffrey Zakarian's Crispy Potato Cakes with Miso Lime Vinaigrette. Jeff Mauro is dishing out a classic combo with Gus' Chicago Style Hot Dog and Hand Cut Fries. Plus, Maneet Chauhan stops by to give the scoop on the new season of "BBQ Brawl" and makes a Masala Ribeye and Cumin Potatoes.

Meat & Potatoes

The Kitchen is celebrating seaside favorites! Sunny Anderson is making her Fish Tacos with Mango Slaw, Geoffrey Zakarian cools things down with his Lemon Drop Slushie, and Katie Lee Biegel cooks up Chicken Sausage with Peppers and Onions Slider Bake. Plus, Alex Guarnaschelli's Fried Clams with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce is classic beach fare, and a game of Try or Deny features unexpected boardwalk bites and Jeff Mauro's homemade Rocky Road Fudge.

Under the Boardwalk

The Kitchen is throwing a summer block party, and you're invited! The delicious shareable recipes include Geoffrey Zakarian's Chicken Kebabs with Tahini Slaw and Garlic-Herb Yogurt, Jeff Mauro's Smoked Kielbasa Burnt Ends, and Alex Guarnaschelli's Summery Stuffed Shells. Plus, the hosts share viral ice cream toppings and cool new serving tricks, and Katie Lee Biegel bakes Strawberry Hand Pies, the perfect sweet treat for a crowd.

The Kitchen's Block Party

Katie Lee Biegel takes the lead by whipping up a delightful queso paired with homemade garlic lime tortilla chips. The combination promises a perfect blend of creamy and zesty flavors, ideal for snacking or sharing.

Geoffrey Zakarian joins in with his take on classic chicken fajitas. Known for his culinary expertise, Geoffrey’s recipe is sure to bring the sizzle and spice that fajitas are famous for. With colorful peppers and tender chicken, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that can easily become a favorite at home.

Alex Guarnaschelli rounds out the menu with her tasty spinach and mushroom vegetable enchiladas. Her approach to this dish highlights the rich flavors of the vegetables, wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with a savory sauce.

The Kitchen is putting every twist on burgers that you can imagine! Geoffrey Zakarian gets the day started with a Breakfast Sausage Burger, and Jeff Mauro shares Sarah Mauro's Perfect Turkey Burgers. Katie Lee Biegel makes a viral Cheeseburger Salad, and Alex Guarnaschelli is ready to head to sea with her Shrimp Burger. Plus, Sunny Anderson has a great way to use leftover burger and hot dog buns with her Tiramisu French Toast Bites.

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.

Summer's Finest

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