Ep 1. Kids Art Party

Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee season 10 episode 1, titled "Kids Art Party," features Chef Sandra Lee whipping up an exciting and colorful spread for a children's art party. The episode centers around simple, homemade recipes that are easy to prepare and will appeal to kids.

Sandra begins the episode by showing viewers how to make an eye-catching fruit kebab platter that's sure to dazzle the young guests. She keeps the recipe simple and quick, using fresh fruits such as strawberries, watermelon, grapes, cantaloupe, and honeydew. Sandra praises the beauty of the colorful display and emphasizes the importance of healthy snacking.

Next, she moves onto the kid's drink station, where she demonstrates how to make homemade lemonade in a punch bowl. She shares tips for making a batch that's not too sweet, with just the right amount of tartness from the fresh lemons. Sandra amps up the presentation by adding slices of lemon and a few sprigs of mint leaves. She then instructs how to make a fun and playful drink, which is essentially a Shirley Temple with gummy bears thrown in.

For the main course, Sandra is all about hot dogs! But not just any hot dogs. She shares her fantastic secret for making a gourmet hot dog bar, featuring flavorful and unique toppings like nacho cheese, pickled jalapeños, sauerkraut, chili, and of course, ketchup, mustard, and relish. Her recommendations are perfect for a party, allowing pint-sized chefs to customize their frankfurters however they like.

For a side dish, Sandra is making a healthy and fun fruit salad with a buttery popcorn twist. The process is straightforward, with simple ingredients like cubed pineapple, strawberries, and sliced bananas. The twist Sandra adds is freshly popped popcorn. She highlights popcorn's versatility in adding texture, color, and flavor to any dish. The taste is a delightful surprise when combined with juicy fruits.

Dessert is Sandra's favorite course, and she creates a whimsical DIY painting activity and a delicious and mouth-watering dessert that's never eaten before. She shows how to create a painter's palette on a sheet of wax paper, with various buttercream frosting hues, an assortment of candy toppings, and a brush made of an ice cream cone. Children can paint their desserts with candy, color, and sprinkles.

Finally, as a sweet gesture, Sandra gives out goodie bags packed with art supplies, candy, and dessert leftovers, so guests can continue to celebrate and create. Sandra emphasizes that the art party is more about having fun than promoting culinary skills, and how anyone can get creative in the kitchen with a few simple tools. Overall, the Kids Art Party episode of Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee is a delightful and refreshing treat for both kids and adults.