The BEST episodes of The Kitchen (2014)

#1 - Memorial Day Bash

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/23/2015

For your first summer barbecue, there's a great new recipe for a killer burger and barbecue ribs. Discover some unique fries with sweet and savory dips. There are timesaving tricks for food prep and actor David Burtka shares the secrets for great homemade ice cream sandwiches. Plus, poolside snacks and a classic Long Island Ice Tea.

#2 - Celebrate Mom

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/9/2015

Celebrate Mother's Day with the easy but fancy brunch dish, baked eggs with green chilies. Make mom a last-minute gift with candy, plus a foolproof guide to making the perfect chocolate chip cookie. There's unexpected ways to use a cupcake tray to make quick dinners and two ways to use pesto. Finally, a cocktail mom will love.

#3 - License to Grill

Season 28 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/10/2021

The Kitchen is grilling up the summer's best recipes, starting with Sunny Anderson's low and slow 12th District Pork Roast. Alex Guarnaschelli shares her Grilled Tomatoes with Scallions ...

#4 - Starch Madness

Season 27 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2021

The Kitchen's epic, starch-filled menu leaves no carb behind! It starts off with Beer Cheese Soup in a Bread Bowl with Kielbasa Croutons and then includes a Pierogi Pizza, Fettuccine Alfredo Pie and a fun Pasta Personality Test.

#5 - Crave-Worthy Comfort Food

Season 22 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/2/2019

The Kitchen is celebrating the ultimate crave-worthy comfort foods, starting with Sunny Anderson's Easy BBQ Braised Brisket with Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash. Jeff Mauro makes melt-in-your-mouth Melting Sweet Potatoes, and Katie Lee cooks a luscious Lobster Pot Pie with Gruyere Tarragon Biscuit Crust. Chopped's Marc Murphy stops by to make his comfort food favorite, Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, and co-host Alex Guarnaschelli whips up a decadent Cannoli Filling Rum Cake. The hosts also share the meltiest crave-worthy trends from social media.

#6 - Full On Fall

Season 22 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/19/2019

The Kitchen is building a menu packed with hearty and comforting fall flavors, like Katie Lee's Caramel Chicken and Jeff Mauro's Apple, Cheddar and Brie Grilled Cheese. Geoffrey Zakarian serves up a bowl of Kabocha Squash Red Curry, and the hosts vote to try or deny fall food trends. Fit Men Cook's Kevin Curry stops by to make a Tex-Mex Shrimp Grain Bowl, and Sunny Anderson wraps things up with a trending fall dessert, Apple Fries.

#7 - Easiest Labor Day Party Ever

Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/31/2019

The summer is coming to an end, but the party is just getting started in the Kitchen with easy recipes for Labor Day cookouts, like Geoffrey Zakarian's Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Peaches and Chili Lime Butter. Sunny Anderson and Jeff Mauro share simple summer sides: "Nunya Business" Tropical Baked Beans and Jalapeno Honey Butter Corn. Katie Lee puts a boozy bite on a summertime classic with her Sangria Fruit Salad, and Jeff whips up Strawberry Lemonade Whoopie Pies for a sweet treat. The hosts wrap up their party with new ideas for hot dogs, a fun ice cream toppings bar and a backyard game the whole family will love.

#8 - Warm-Up to Fall

Season 22 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/5/2019

The Kitchen is preparing for fall with filling, heart-warming recipes that will warm up the kitchen, too. Geoffrey Zakarian starts things off with his home-style Spiced Lamb Pastitsio. Sunny Anderson heats up the kitchen with her Ham and Cheese Biscuits with Honey Dijon Butter, and co-host Alex Guarnaschelli makes Grandma's Smothered Chicken with Toasted Garlic. Chef Asish Alfred brings his favorite fall dish, Glazed Beets with Creme Fraiche and Toasted Pistachios, and Jeff Mauro whips up a Cookie Butter Pie. Then, the hosts make a fall spice mix for an Apple Cider Cocktail and Fall Spiced Snack Mix.

#9 - Backyard Cookout

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/30/2015

Fire up the grill for a delicious Alabama White Sauce Chicken recipe and then see how to doctor up store-bought barbecue sauce. Geoffrey Zakarian shows how to grill a lobster and Katie Lee has a colorful quinoa side salad. Plus, tips to set up the perfect barbecue buffet, grill trends, answers to your most common grill questions, and a Tequila Sunrise.

#10 - Seasoned Pros

Season 19 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/12/2019

The Kitchen is sharing the best tips, tricks and techniques for cooking like a professional.

#11 - Must-Have Meals

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/6/2015

Geoffrey Zakarian kicks off the show with a braised chicken with caramelized lemons, dates and pine nuts. Then, recipes using the pita and celebrate summer with a strawberry shortcake. Dr. Travis Stork shows us how to cure common summer ailments with food. Plus, three ingredients you have to try, tipsy treats, and a strawberry smash cocktail.

#12 - Brunch Resolutions

Season 15 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/30/2017

The Kitchen kicks off the New Year with resolutions for brunch. Geoffrey Zakarian starts off with one of Spain's most popular dishes, a Brunch Tortilla, and Katie Lee cooks up the crowd-pleasing mashup Pizza Waffle Sticks with Ranch Dip. Expert baker and host of "Baked in Vermont" Gesine Prado brings festive Lemon Blues Muffins with a Crumble Topping and Chef Patrick Connolly shares his recipe for Banana French Toast. Then hosts predict the biggest food trends of 2018 and round out brunch with a Spiked Coffee Punch.

#13 - Skillets, Bakes and Casseroles

Season 27 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2021

The Kitchen hosts are sharing their favourite regional casseroles, bakes and skillets -- with fresh side dish options, too. The menu includes New York-inspired Cheesy Spinach Manicotti with Lemon and a Southern Chili Cornbread Skillet.

#14 - Summer in a Snap

Season 21 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/22/2019

The Kitchen is keeping it easy and breezy for summer with recipes to make in a snap. Katie Lee uses the grill to cook a whole meal of Sesame Shrimp and Greens with Rice Foil Packs, and then the hosts pass the Stuffed Grilled Avocados loaded with their favorite guacamole ingredients. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a simple summer pasta, Fusilli with Arugula, Basil Pesto and Crispy Pancetta. Food Network's Christian Petroni grills up his Tenderoni Pizza, and Jeff Mauro dishes out an Atlantic Beach Pie for dessert. Finally, the hosts share their favorite new grocery store shortcuts for summer.

#15 - Going Green

Season 20 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/20/2019

The Kitchen is honoring Earth Day with fresh finds for spring. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a Peruvian Seafood Stew with Cilantro Broth, and then Jeff Mauro goes green with his Italian Stuffed Artichokes. Cookbook author Lindsay-Jean Hard shares the secret to her stem-to-peel Banana Peel Cake, and Katie Lee takes on Meatless Monday with Asian-Style Eggplant "Meat"balls. Jeff and Katie go head-to-head in a competition using broccoli stalks for a special guest judge, Food Network’s Valerie Bertinelli. Finally, the hosts give some sustainable snacks a taste test.

#16 - Sharing Our Secrets

Season 20 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2019

Shining a spotlight on secret ingredients; Katie Lee's golden and juicy roast chicken; tips for perfect rice and flavor-packed roasted vegetables; nutritionist Joy Bauer shares her sweet secrets for healthy desserts.

#17 - Award-Winning Comfort Food

Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/23/2019

#18 - Fiesta in a Flash

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/28/2018

The Kitchen is gearing up for a food-filled fiesta with Sunny Anderson's Sizzlin' Chicken Fajitas and Katie Lee's Easy Chorizo and Potato Enchiladas with a Five Ingredient Sauce. Jeff Mauro proves he's a guacamole master with two new topping ideas -- Spicy Shrimp and Strawberry Mango Salsa. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a heartwarming bowl of Tortilla Soup, and Chef Jordan Andino stops by to make a Crunchy Taco Wrap. Katie Lee wraps things up with a giant Mexican-Inspired Hot Fudge Sundae.

#19 - Diner Favorites

Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/2018

Order up! The Kitchen is serving favorite diner recipes with a side of fries -- Sunny Anderson's Disco Fries, that is! Jeff Mauro makes a classic Patty Melt and shares his secret for creamy coleslaw, and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up the Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie. Learn short-order cook tricks for crispy meatloaf, easy hollandaise sauce and Katie Lee's hash browns in a diner edition of Kitchen Helpline. Finally, Sunny makes everyone feel like kids again with her Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake.

#20 - Hearty and Healthy

Season 15 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/2018

The Kitchen is making flavorful and veggie-packed recipes! Jeff Mauro shares his Chicken Pot Pie with Butternut Squash Gravy and Katie Lee adds her Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Boats to the menu. The hosts have the verdict on some of your most questionable health habits and talk healthy swaps for favorite foods in a round of "If You Like This, Try This." Geoffrey Zakarian serves up a new twist on a classic with Sweet Potato Pizza Crust. Sunny Anderson shares her recipe for Maple Almond Butter Brownies that pair perfectly with Geoffrey Zakarian's Oat Milk Latte.

#21 - Our Best Fall Finds

Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2017

The Kitchen is sharing a love for autumn with new and creative recipes like Sunny Anderson's secret ingredient Red Eye Beef Stew and Geoffrey Zakarian's Thai Fried Riced Cauliflower. Get fresh for fall with great ways to cook with squash, including Katie Lee's Toad in a Hole and Jeff Mauro's "Squacho" cheese sauce. Cookbook author Raquel Pelzel stops by to serve up her Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese, and the hosts share fun pumpkin decor ideas that leave everyone saying, "Oh my gourd!" Geoffrey wraps up the party with a pear cocktail with a peppery twist.

#22 - Feast of Fall Flavor

Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2017

The Kitchen is getting into the autumn spirit with a feast full of fall flavors. Katie Lee whips up comforting Creamy Chicken and Dumplings, and the hosts share their a-maize-ing DIY decor ideas for the holiday table. Food Network's Aarti Sequeira spices things up with a Roasted Root Jumble, and Sunny Anderson fires up the slow cooker for her Easy Slow Cooker Sauerbraten. Jeff Mauro and a special sous chef, actress Geneva Carr, round out the feast on a sweet note with a Mauro Apple Crumb Cake. Finally, everyone nibbles on Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Seeds as they sip nutty Squirrel's Stash Cocktails.

#23 - Spring Feast

Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2017

Spring has sprung in The Kitchen, and Marcela Valladolid celebrates by making a Savory Spring Roasted Rack of Lamb. Learn new and natural techniques for decorating Easter eggs and making food-inspired bouquets. It's time to Pass the Carrot Cake Trifle made with store-bought cake mix, and Chef James Briscione stops by to make a Spring Vegetable Salad. Geoffrey Zakarian toasts the season with a refreshing Rhubarb Lemonade.

#24 - Rise and Shine

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2015

The Kitchen helps you rise and shine with fresh new ideas for your breakfasts. Sunny Anderson shares her favorite breakfast of all time: Insta Huevos Rancheros. The hosts answer viewers' egg, pancake and make-ahead breakfast conundrums, and oats get their a-ha moment with three delicious ideas for your morning oatmeal. Geoffrey Zakarian shares his recipe for incredible homemade gravlax — the ultimate topper for our bagel bar. And we're putting time back into your hectic weekday mornings with our timesaving breakfast hacks. Geoffrey goes healthy for his 5 O'clock Somewhere with a delicious kale and grape green smoothie.

#25 - Oktoberfest

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/27/2014

The Kitchen's celebration of Oktoberfest starts with Jeff's ultimate Bratwurst sandwich and then Sunny cooks up a delicious side of Red Cabbage Kraut. The gang tests a few gadgets from Germany and beyond and then dress up classic pretzels with delicious dips that will inspire. Katie makes a Black Forest Cake and Geoffrey continues the Oktoberfest party with a German Radlermass.