Throwdown! with Bobby Flay Season 8, Episode 12: Lobster Mac and Cheese

Chicken Tikka Masala

Though chef Marianna hails from Venezuela, her marriage to Indian born Nitin Vadukul unexpectedly triggered a love affair with Indian cuisine. Now she is practically a celebrity in her small hometown of Hudson, NY when it comes to Indian cooking. Her Indian café Saffron has the locals craving curry, and the press raving. As Marianna cooks up her signature Chicken Tikka Masala before a captive audience of organic farmers and loyal family & friends, Chef Bobby Flay sneaks up on the scene. Will this city boy hold his own in the countryside of Upstate New York? Stay tuned for an extra spicy Chicken Tikka Masala Throwdown! Recipes in This Episode Chicken Tikka Masala Masala Sauce Basmati Rice Pilaf with Peas

30 min

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Bobby challenges the Brass Sisters, cookbook authors Sheila and Marilyn, to a pineapple upside-down cake showdown.

22 min

Quiche

They say real men do not eat quiche, but try telling that to tattooed rocker-turned-pie-guru Rodney Henry. Rodney’s Dangerously Delicious Pie shop keeps his Baltimore neighborhood in pie heaven, and his meaty cheesy Cowboy Quiche is the shop’s must-have slice. But, can Rodney’s quiche cowboy up to the savory pie Bobby Flay brings along? Find out on the Quiche Throwdown! Recipes in This Episode Chorizo and Goat Cheese Quiche Cowboy Quiche Recipe

30 min

Hot Dogs

Brooklyn’s Nick Suarez Has bas been annihilating his competition in amateur cook-offs all over New York City, and his hot dogs have become a force to be reckoned with. His newest creation, Brooklyn’s Cheesiest Dog is ready to be put to the test – the only catch is Nick’s competition is none other than Bobby Flay! Who will be crowned “Top Dog”? There is only one way to find out- a Hot Dog Throwdown! Let the grilling begin! Recipes in This Episode * Oaxaca Dog * Brooklyn's Cheesiest Dog

30 min

Carrot Cake

30 min

Huevos Rancheros

David Matias and his mom, Teresa, have created the best Huevos Rancheros above the border. They have received accolades from the New York Times and their Huevos Rancheros are listed in the book “500 Things To Eat Before It’s Too Late” as the prefect breakfast. Yet, will David and Teresa send Bobby’s Huevos Rancheros up in flames, or will Bobby show them that this big city boy can turn out some classic eggs, southwest style? Well, only one-way to find out, a Huevos Rancheros Throwdown! Recipes in This Episode * Ranch Style Eggs with Chorizo and Tomato-Red Chile Sauce

30 min

Banana Cream Pie

Tired of the rat race, friends and co-workers, Matt Lewis & Renato Poliafito left the grind of jobs in advertising to follow their tasty dream of opening a bakery. This led to the creation of their Elvis inspired banana cream pie that has fans flocking from all over to their Brooklyn bakery to get a taste of this dessert that is fit for a king! Can Matt and Renato cream the competition with their heavenly dessert, or will Bobby’s take on the classic pie reign supreme? The judges will likely scratch their heads until they declare a winner at this Banana Cream Pie Throwdown! Recipes in This Episode Caramelized Banana Cream Pie with Hazelnut Whipped Cream and Hazelnut Praline

30 min

Chicken Wings

30 min

Thanksgiving

What happens when you combine a pinch of city, a dash of country and a scrumptious Thanksgiving Feast? You get Pioneer Woman. Meet Ree Drummond, former city slicker turned cowgirl. Do not be fooled by her sweet face — Ree makes a mean, hard to beat Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings. We're sure city slicker Chef Flay has his work cut out for him in this exciting Thanksgiving Throwdown ! Recipes in This Episode * Cornbread Dressing with Pancetta, Apples, and Mushrooms * Giblet Gravy * Creamy Mashed Potatoes * Pecan Pie * Pie Crust * Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce and Vanilla Bean Creme Anglaise * Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranates and Vanilla-Pecan Butter * Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey * Sourdough, Wild Mushroom, and Bacon Dressing * Thanksgiving Pioneer-Style Herb Roasted Turkey * Cranberry-Blackberry Relish

30 min

Chicken Fried Steak

Born and raised as an all-American cowboy, and even more so as a cowboy who loves to cook, Kent Rollins sure knows the ins and outs of a ranch and especially of a Chuckwagon. Cowboy Kent has spent the last 20 years perfecting his Chuckwagon skills as well as his famous chicken fried steak. His secret ... "double baptize" the chicken in the batter and then you know "it's gonna be good!" In this episode of Throwdown, when the next time cowboy Kent yells "c’mon and get it," he may be a little surprised by what the cowboys drag in ... Recipes in This Episode * Chicken Fried Steak

30 min

Whoopie Pies

30 min