The Kitchen Season 36, Episode 7: Weeknight Winners: Kitchen Tools Edition

Date Night at Home

The Kitchen has the perfect menu for a delicious date night at home! Katie Lee Biegel and Geoffrey Zakarian kickoff happy hour with Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates and a Pink French 77 before Jeff Mauro makes a special Cocoa-Chile Rubbed Salmon with Roasted Rainbow Carrot and Crispy Quinoa. Then, Geoffrey Zakarian's Warm Zucchini Salad with Almonds is sure to impress, Tiffany Derry and Stephanie Boswell from Food Network's "Hot List" 2024 join in to make a White Bolognese and Carolina Reaper Chocolate Sauce, and Sunny Anderson takes on dessert with her Easy Brownie BonBons.

Game Day Heroes

The Kitchen is making kicked-up versions of favorite game day recipes! Geoffrey Zakarian pours his Beer Campari Spritz, Jeff Mauro makes The Most Perfect Italian Sub, sure to feed a hungry crowd, and Katie Lee Biegel cooks up a football fan favorite, Classic Easy Beef Chili. Then, Sunny Anderson serves two crowd-pleasing dips, Fortified Queso and Warm Chocolate and Raspberry Dip, and The Kitchen hosts gather to check out new game day trends and play a round of Game Day Yay or Nay!

Your Dish Is My Command

The Kitchen hosts are taking requests to make dishes for each other! Alex Guarnaschelli cooks up Pommes Sunny, while Jeff Mauro makes his Reverse-Sear Ribeye with Steak Sauce Powder just for Alex. Then, Sunny Anderson digs deep to make her Korean BBQ Short Ribs with Quick Pickled Radishes and Cucumbers for Geoffrey Zakarian, who's making Katie Lee Biegel's culinary dreams come true with Hachis Parmentier. Finally, no-bake queen Katie whips up her No-Bake Biegel Éclair Cake for Jeff.

Winter's Finest

It's cold out, so The Kitchen is warming things up with hearty winter recipes! Geoffrey Zakarian's Wild Mushroom and Kale Lasagna is full of gooey, cheesy goodness, while Katie Lee Biegel's Twice Baked Miso Sweet Potatoes bring all the comfort. Then Aarti Sequeira from "Best Bite in Town" stops by to make her Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Makhani Sauce. Finally, Sunny Anderson's Upside-Down Plum Spice Cake is an easy and impressive dessert that can't be missed.

41 min

Pizza Party

The Kitchen is having a pizza party, and everyone's invited! They're going outside the pizza box with delicious toppings and recipes galore. Katie Lee Biegel combines two of her favorite foods to make her Pizza Salad. Sunny Anderson uses a polarizing ingredient for her French Bread Hawaiian Pizza. Jeff Mauro's Calabrian Pizza Ranch is sure to take any pie to the next level. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a flavor-packed Classic White Clam Pizza.

41 min

Baked Greats

The Kitchen hosts share their takes on delicious baked greats and traditional treats from all around the globe! Jeff Mauro bakes a chocolatey version of a classic Italian treat with his Double Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti. Geoffrey Zakarian's Pistachio Greek Honey Cake is light and tangy, perfect for any occasion. Sunny Anderson shares a delicious shortcut version of a French classic with her Nunya Business Crème Brûlée. Katie Lee Biegel makes her Blueberry Streusel Muffins and serves them up for "tea time."

41 min

Eat The Rainbow

The Kitchen serves up a festive and colorful feast that's perfect for any spring celebration! Geoffrey Zakarian shakes up a sweet Italian-inspired cocktail, The Lungarno, while Sunny Anderson puts a lemony spin on her Easy and Bright Whipped Ricotta with Charred Rosemary Bread. Then, Katie Lee Biegel tosses up a fresh and colorful Spring Cobb Salad, Geoffrey Zakarian makes Grilled Lamb Chops with a Vibrant Green Salsa Verde and Butter Roasted Radishes, and Jeff Mauro bakes the ultimate spring dessert with his Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Rainbow Carrots.

41 min

Love Your Leftovers

The Kitchen banishes boring leftovers with new and creative dishes using leftover ingredients. Jeff Mauro works his magic with leftover rice to make Carbonara Arancini. Geoffrey Zakarian pours an Olive Oil Martini using ingredients straight from the pantry. Sunny Anderson turns last night's steak into a saucy noodle sensation with her Take Home Steak and Garlic Noodles. Geoffrey Zakarian transforms leftover mashed potatoes into crispy Pierogies with Sour Cream Dip. Chef Esther Choi from Food Network’s "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing" joins The Kitchen hosts to make her version of Breakfast Congee using three leftovers.

41 min

Master the Classics

The Kitchen hosts share classic dishes every home cook should know! Geoffrey Zakarian demonstrates the perfect technique for Braised Short Ribs with Smoked Olives and Pomme Puree, while Katie Lee Biegel prepares a signature Caesar Salad with Crispy Capers and Garlic Bread Crumbs. Marcus Samuelsson from Food Network's "House of Knives" stops by to make a classic Shrimp and Grits. Then, Jeff Mauro cooks up a delicious staple, Pasta Puttanesca, and Sunny Anderson whips up a must-know dessert, Easy Banana Brûlée Fool.

41 min

Spice Up Your Life

The Kitchen brings the heat with kicked-up, spicy recipes, and each dish is even hotter than the last! Sunny Anderson's Easy Breakfast Quesadillas and Spicy Strawberry Margarita are sure to wake up your taste buds, and Geoffrey Zakarian puts a blazing twist on his Harissa Shrimp Scampi. Then, Jeff Mauro makes a sweet and spicy Mango Habanero Hot Sauce, while Katie Lee Biegel layers on the fiery heat with her Buffalo Chicken Nachos.

41 min

Family-Style Brunch

The Kitchen crew celebrates the most important meal of the day with a family-style brunch! Jeff Mauro makes a fun and tasty Double Decker Monte Cristo, while Katie Lee Biegel tosses up a fresh and flavorful Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken and Pickled Strawberries. Then, Sunny Anderson's Baked Turmeric Oatmeal is sure to satisfy, and Geoffrey Zakarian blends up a family staple, Margaret's Favorite Smoothie with Homemade Almond Milk.

41 min

Cookout Across America

The Kitchen hosts use inspiration from across the country to upgrade their favorite cookout dishes! Sunny Anderson adds Southwestern flare to her Tex-Mex Tortilla Smashburgers. Geoffrey Zakarian brings the Florida vibes with his Grilled Pineapple Mezcal Margarita. The Kitchen hosts gather to explore regional condiments, including Geoffrey Zakarian's must-have Tartar Sauce. Jeff Mauro brings a taste of California to the cookout with his Grilled Cabbage Slaw with Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing. Katie Lee Biegel serves up a timeless Southern dessert, Cherry Cola Cake.

41 min