Ep 19. Dishes For Dad

In The Kitchen Season 20 Episode 19, entitled "Dishes for Dad," the hosts celebrate Father's Day by creating easy-to-make and delicious dishes that are perfect for the occasion. The episode opens with Sunny Anderson whipping up a mouthwatering skillet cornbread Las Vegas-style, with bacon and cheese as special ingredients. The dish is simple to make and is perfect for filling everyone up before they start their Father's Day celebrations.

Next up is Jeff Mauro, who teaches viewers how to make a classic grilled cheese with a twist. He adds jalapenos and bacon to give it a bit of a kick and enhance the flavor. The dish is easy to prepare and can be paired perfectly with tomato soup or potato salad.

Chef Michael Syo, presents a mouthwatering recipe of Super BLT (Burrata, Lardo, and Tomato) sandwich with extra crispy bacon, spicy arugula, and fresh heirloom tomatoes. It is a perfect dish for Father's Day lunch, when paired with a glass of wine, beer, or iced tea.

In addition, Katie Lee Biegel provides a refreshing and delectable watermelon cocktail recipe for the celebrations. It is made with gin, watermelon juice, lime juice, and honey.

Katie then moves on to create a grilled shrimp boil that is bursting with flavor. The dish is perfect for feeding a crowd and can be made in just 20 minutes. Katie adds butter and layers it with garlic, Old Bay seasoning, corn, potatoes, and sausage, making this dish a must-have for any Father's Day menu.

Next, Geoffrey Zakarian prepares a flavorful lamb chop dish that dad will love. He combines garlic, rosemary, thyme, and olive oil to create a classic marinade. This is used to marinate the lamb chops before they are grilled to perfection. He also serves the chops with a side of roasted asparagus, which goes perfectly with the lamb.

Finally, special guest Jaymee Sire shows viewers how to make a delicious dessert that is perfect for Father's Day- Bacon Maple Bourbon Donuts. She combines cake flour, all-purpose flour, eggs, and sweetened condensed milk to create a fluffy and light donut batter, which is then deep-fried to perfection. Adding bacon bits and bourbon to the mix gives the donuts a unique twist that is both delicious and indulgent.

Throughout the show, the hosts provide tips and tricks for making their dishes a success, from how to properly marinate lamb chops, to how to cook bacon just the way dad likes it. The show is lively and entertaining, with plenty of banter between the hosts. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to make their Father's Day celebrations a memorable one with delicious and easy-to-make dishes that dad is sure to love.