The Kitchen - Season 17

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.

The Kitchen becomes a Garden of Eatin', and Jeff Mauro serves up Peruvian Spatchcock Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Sauce paired with Sunny Anderson's perfect side salad, Spicy Spinach Panzanella.Geoffrey Zakarian mixes things up with a Grilled Ratatouille Flatbread, and Katie Lee teams up with cookbook author Kathy Freston to make Pasta with Mushrooms, Walnuts, Asparagus and Apples. Geoffrey adds sweetness with his Strawberry Rhubarb Buckle, and Jeff uses fresh herbs to make a Berry Basil Salad with Rhubarb Syrup. Finally, the hosts kick-start this season's herb garden with an Indoor Self-Watering Planter.

The Kitchen is serving up a Mother's Day lunch that starts with Geoffrey Zakarian's Salmon En Papillote with Tapenade. TV host and cookbook author Debbie Matenopoulos stops by to make an Orzo Salad, and the hosts share edible do-it-yourself snack gifts to treat moms. Daphne Oz joins the celebration and whips up aFrittata with Spinach, Olives and Chicken Sausage, and Jeff Mauro sweetens the deal with a Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake with Strawberry Glaze. The hosts go beyond the basic Mother's Day flowers and chocolates with a Framed Silk Flower Gift and Rose Water Truffles.

It's time for fresh air and fresh flavors with Jeff Mauro's Grilled Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken and Sunny Anderson's Migas Verde. Geoffrey Zakarian shares a recipe for Grilled Asparagus that uses only five ingredients. Katie Lee has a hack for a perfect Meaty Grilled Pizza, and Jeff puts a "spin" on Summer Salad with Melon and Spinach. Finally, the hosts create S'mores Pudding, an outdoor favorite with a twist.

The Kitchen is kicking off grilling season with a Red, White and BBQ bash! Katie Lee whips up a fast-casual favorite, her Beastie Burger, and Sunny Anderson makes a twist on a classic with her Grilled Chicken and Corn Pasta Salad. Geoffrey Zakarian prepares delicious Grilled Shrimp Cups with Aioli, and Chef Roger Mooking stops by with his Chicken Wing Skewers. Jeff Mauro and his special sous chef, Food Network's Jason Smith, create a patriotic Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Sandwich Cake before everyone cools off at the refreshing Watermelon Slushy Bar.

The Kitchen is beating the summer heat with dishes that don't require the stove. Geoffrey Zakarian thrills at the grill while making his Whole Chicken with Red Bliss Potatoes, Summer Squash and Chili Garlic Butter. Former White House Chef Sam Kass serves up a quick and easy Canned Salad, and Katie Lee throws everything in the bag to make her Bloody Mary Shrimp Ceviche Rice Bowl. Jeff Mauro pulls together Slow Cooker Crispy Carnitas, and then Geoffrey uses the leftovers for a simple Cubano Sandwich. For dessert,Sunny Anderson gathers store-bought treats to make a decadent Nunya' Business Chocolate, Cherry and Whip Trifle.

Summer sauces are the star of the menu, starting with Katie Lee's Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken and Cucumber Salad and Geoffrey Zakarian's Seared Scallops with a Caper Honey Sauce. Sunny Andersonand Jeff Mauro share two new sauces for jazzing up grilled chicken: Lemon Pepper Sauce and Cherry Pepper Honey Mustard. Sunny also makes a T-Bone Steak with an "Any Herb" sauce, and Kansas City pitmasters Jason and Megan Day drop by to make a BBQ-inspired Potato Salad. For dessert, it's a head-to-head Sundae Sauce-off with Katie's Roasted Peach Sauce and Geoffrey's Boozy Chocolate Sauce.

The Kitchen is celebrating Dad with a menu full of Father's Day favorites, starting with Sunny Anderson'sGrilled Brewed Awakening Rib Roast with 1-2-3 Horseradish Sauce and Jeff Mauro's Roasted Mexican Street Corn Salad. Chef Matt Abdoo stops by to make his Grilled BBQ Buffalo Wings, and Katie Lee cooks up a classic with a twist with her Sausage and Peppers Burger. Geoffrey Zakarian sweetens things up with aBoozy Bourbon Mississippi Mud Pie, and then the hosts share some fun and pun-filled packaging ideas for the gifts Dad really wants.

The Kitchen is raising the bar on all your barbecue favorites! First, Jeff Mauro fires things up with his Honey-Glazed Pork Belly Burnt Ends. Then Katie Lee stirs up a side with her Peach Bourbon Baked Beans and Sunny Anderson serves some Easy Apple Slaw with Apple-Jalapeno Dressing. Pitmaster Moe "Big Moe" Cason brings the heat with his Memphis-Style BBQ Chicken Thighs, then Baked in Vermont's Gesine Prado stops by to make a Blackberry Cornbread Cake. After everything gets plated, it's time for a BBQ Party using pit-perfect ideas that will turn any backyard into a barbecue joint.

Fourth of July is sparkling with fireworks of flavor from Sunny Anderson's Steak Supreme to Jeff Mauro's Cheesy and Spicy Reuben-Style Brats. Katie Lee puts her twist on a restaurant appetizer with her Grilled Firework Onion and Iron Chef Michael Symon stops by to grill up his Blackberry Barbecue Chicken. Then it's time for a Piece of Cake Summer Party that includes a holiday centerpiece from Jeff, Geoffrey Zakarian's Plop-a-Pop Punch and Katie's Strawberry Shortcake Bar. Finally, learn how to serve fruit salad from a Watermelon Grill.

Summer is in full swing and The Kitchen is preparing a week's worth of easy meals that include Geoffrey Zakarian's Orecchiette with Shrimp and Corn as well as Katie Lee's Grilled Chicken and Kale Greek Salad.Sunny Anderson shares a Supermarket Fix to make Chicken Cheesesteaks and Donal Skehan drops by to make a Spicy Steak Noodle Bowl. Geoffrey finishes off the week by making Swordfish Kebabs with Summer Vegetables and Jeff Mauro makes a No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie for dessert.

Summer party season is heating up and The Kitchen is ready with easy entertaining recipes and ideas. Katie Lee gives turkey a summer makeover with her Citrus Grilled Turkey Breast made with Pineapple Marmaladeand Jeff Mauro keeps his side dish short and sweet with the Best Sweet Potato Potato Salad. Then, party prepping is made easy with three no-fail strategies and Geoffrey Zakarian whips up a sharable party plate of Spicy Mediterranean Cauliflower Fries. Finally, Food Network's Molly Yeh joins the celebration with her Party-Trick Peanut Butter Cake and the party wraps up with a tropical frozen treat -- a party in a pineapple!

Take a bite out of the best seafood of summer with Jeff Mauro's Escovitch-Style Mahi Mahi Sandwich with Mango Aioli and Katie Lee's Fried Shrimp. Sunny Anderson cooks up Five-Ingredient Mussels with Garlic Parsley Fries, the hosts Pass the Shark Cake and Geoffrey Zakarian makes a decadent Crab Spaghetti with Zucchini and Basil. Finally, shark biologist Dr. Craig O'Connell joins the gang for a Piece of Cake Party just in time for Shark Week with Geoffrey's "Shark-a-Rita" cocktail and Jeff's Tackle Box Snack Display.