The Best Recipes from Guy's Ranch Kitchen 61 Photos
Each Saturday Guy invites a few of his favorite chefs to his ranch for a fun cook-off between friends. Here are the winning recipes.
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See Episode GuideSpring Picnic
Guy Fieri and his chef friends are planning a picnic. Domenica Catelli starts the party with a Tennessee Tart cocktail before grilling up some Lamb Sandwiches with Apricot and Jalapeno Relish. Gerry Garvin serves a simple yet luxurious Lobster Cocktail and jumps to dessert with his Southern Pound Cake. Aaron May builds a Cobb Salad in a Jar to pair with Tomato Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Mousse and his Radish and Cucumber Salad. Christian Petroni gets sweet on Sugar Snap Peas with Brown Butter and Horseradish and roasts some Asparagus with Parmesan, Breadcrumbs and Lemon.
Sweet 'N' Sour
Guy Fieri's looking for a classic and favorite flavor combination: sweet and sour. Chef Rocco DiSpirito takes the main stage with his Maine Lobster Peperonata and makes sure your eyes won't glaze over with Glazed Beets Agro Dolce with Ricotta Salata. Chef Aaron May hits the right note with a Key Lime Pisco Sour before giving us his Grilled Quail with Pomegranate and reminding us that life is sweet with a Grapefruit Brûlée Tartlette. Hunter Fieri stuns with some Sweet 'N Sour Chicken Wings and busts out his Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Maple Bacon and Parmesan.
Luxe on a Dime
Guy Fieri's getting luxury for less. Chef Brooke Williamson kicks us off with Vesper Martinis with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives before cruising on to Creamy Mushroom Filled Crepes and Mussels with Chorizo. Chef Eric Adjepong has us at hello with his Heirloom Tomatoes with Crispy Lotus Root and finds deep flavor with Fried Anchovies with Charred Leeks. Chef Antonia Lofaso rocks Roasted Chicken Thighs with Shaved Zucchini Salad before serving her beautifully Braised Pork Shoulder with Hatch Chilies. Chef Michael Voltaggio lures us in with Lamb Merguez Meatballs and crushes it with Candy Bar Pain au Chocolat.
Burgers Every Which Way
Guy Fieri's getting a burger bonanza. Chef Rocco DiSpirito garnishes a Giant Bloody Mary with Mini Cheeseburger and Friends, sells us on a Grilled Shrimp Burger with Fried Green Tomato and wedges in a Wedge Salad with Smoked Brisket and Blue Cheese. Chef Tiffany Derry delights with a Fried Chicken Burger and has us all beat with her Crispy Beet Fries. Chef Eric Greenspan dances with a Duck Fat Smash Burger on Brioche and perfects Pickled Onion Rings with Tarragon Ranch. Chef Christian Petroni brings us Bison Meatloaf Burgers with BBQ Sauce and perfect Patatas Bravas.
Brunch with a Crunch
Guy Fieri is waking up to a ton of brunch with a crunch. Chef Aarti Sequeira starts the day off right with her take on a French 75 cocktail before she busts out an "Everything Bagel" Samosa Bar buffet and a hearty, crunchy Peanut Fried Steak with Yogurt Turmeric Gravy. Chef Justin Warner leans towards lunch with his Shrimp Corn Dogs with Boili and a perfectly Crispy Skin Salmon with Yuzu Hollandaise. Chef Jonathan Waxman prepares his crispy, delicious Pork Milanese with Watermelon Radish Salad and then shares a new brunch favorite, Dungeness Crab Tacos.
Calexico Tailgate
When Guy Fieri can't make it to the stadium for a good tailgate party, he does the next best thing and invites his all-star chef buddies to cook and eat outside at his ranch. The chefs put a Cal-Mex spin on tailgate food, starting with Eric Greenspan's breakfast burritos with made-from-scratch spicy chorizo. Eric also infuses the sweet and tangy flavor of tamarind and chipotle into the pork in his carnitas torta. Richard Blais pairs the rich and complicated flavors of black mole with the charred sweetness of roasted carrot and then puts a Latin spin on cheesy poutine. Carl Ruiz roasts papaya for a sweet and tangy escabeche and serves up beefy picadillo-stuffed plantains. Finally, Antonia Lofaso makes a spicy seafood tostada, and her decadent dessert combines all the best parts of a sundae with rice pudding.
Taco Fusion
Guy Fieri challenges his ultra-talented chef buddies to come up with a menu that's inspired by both tacos and global cuisine. Aarti Sequeira makes sweet and crunchy apple pie taquitos and merges the fresh flavors of Southeast Asia and Mexico with Vietnamese spring roll tacos. G. Garvin mixes up a fruity gin cocktail with agave and elevates a nacho dish with Southern style and grass-fed rib-eye steak. Richard Blais makes Greek-inspired lamb tacos with saffron plus a sweet, crunchy dessert of churro tacos. Finally, Eric Greenspan showcases Far East flavors in his signature orange chicken burrito and Korean-style bulgogi paired with gooey American cheese in a quesadilla.
Healthy Fusion
Guy Fieri's chef friends visit his ranch to cook, and he challenges them to create healthy dishes instead of the epic, decadent meals they usually make. Eric Greenspan keeps the crunch but cuts the oil in a baked Middle Eastern falafel, and he uses the natural sweetness of berries and stone fruit to make a mouthwatering crumble. G. Garvin roasts crunchy cauliflower with Greek spices and harnesses the health benefits of ancient grains in a quinoa shrimp bowl. Aarti Sequeira boosts baked chicken wings with exotic African piri piri spices and cuts carbs with Korean ground beef lettuce wraps. Finally, Richard Blais uses molecular gastronomy to reinvent salmon poke and elevates the simple boiled potato with Greek yogurt and bonito.
Mediterranean Brunch
Guy Fieri and his friends are marrying a Mediterranean diet with one of the most important meals of the day. Traci Des Jardins wakes us up with an Aquafaba Pastis Gin Fizz before knocking us out with Ricotta Gnocchi with Delta Asparagus and Meyer Lemon. Michael Voltaggio twists things up with his SpanaKALEpita and a whole Branzino BLT. Antonia Lofaso picks a Pork Souvlaki with Fennel Salad and Tzatziki before wowing us with her Roasted Lamb Loin Salad. Marc Murphy plates up some Pan-Fried Sardines and brings the cheer with his Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding.
Celebration Dinner Party
When Guy Fieri's chef friends visit the ranch, it's an occasion worth celebrating -- especially when they're cooking. Alex Guarnaschelli puts a twist on Caesar Salad with Spicy Pancetta and Cornbread Croutons, and she gives a kick to Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Pink Peppercorn Caramel. Jonathan Waxman's cheesy Lobster Fonduta on Sauteed Baguette is only the warm-up to his Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust and Lamb Jus, and he also whips up a Frozen Rum Cordial. Finally, Marc Murphy elevates the meal with a black truffle-covered Filet of Beef with Sauce Perigourdine and simple but elegant Oven Roasted Beets with Fresh Horseradish and Herbs.
Date Night
Love is in the air at Guy Fieri's ranch kitchen! Hunter Fieri starts the date night off right with a Spicy Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita before sealing the deal with Sesame-Crusted Ahi with Ponzu Vinaigrette. Brooke Williamson roasts oysters and gets her grill on with Halibut served with Crispy Rice and Green Bean Vinaigrette. Crista Luedtke takes the cake with her Cornmeal-Crusted Crab Cakes and heats hearts with her Fire-Roasted Cauliflower. Gerry Garvin seduces the crowd with his Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass before whipping up an irresistible Chocolate Mousse with a luxurious Chocolate Liqueur Whipped Cream.
Burger Bash
Guy Fieri challenges his talented chef friends to take a burger beyond the basic patty and bun. Antonia Lofaso combines sirloin and brisket with braised oxtail for an intensely meaty burger and whips orange juice for a crisp Garibaldi cocktail. Carl Ruiz brings a taste of Caribbean to the ranch with a Frita Cubano, a chorizo and beef burger topped with crispy mini fries. Inspired by the burgers of Santa Fe, N.M., Aaron May makes a crunchy but juicy tortilla-wrapped green chile burger. To wash it down, he mixes up a peppermint ice cream apple pie shake. Finally, Justin Warner pushes burger boundaries with a feta cheese sauce-covered kofta burger and a unique but delicious cheeseburger egg roll.
A Bowl of Lemons
Guy Fieri gives his friends lemons, and they make anything but lemonade. Eric Greenspan makes a citrusy Tom Collins with Black Pepper and Cherries before diving into some beautiful Broiled Lobster with Lemon Sabayon and Fregola with Lemon Parsley Pesto. Antonia Lofaso serves Steamed Clams with Charred Lemon, Preserved Lemon, Parsley and Calabrian Chili to go with Spaghetti with Lemon, Pecorino and Parmesan, and lightens things up with puffy Pavlova with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream. Marc Murphy makes tender Fried Calamari with Lemon Aioli and some Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Caper Sauce.
Mediterranean Mashup
The people of the Mediterranean live long and happy lives thanks to their healthy diet and sharing meals with people they love, so Guy Fieri has invited some of his favorite chef friends to the ranch for their take on Mediterranean cooking. Alex Guarnaschelli merges the flavors of the Far East and the Middle East with Braised Lamb Shanks with Carrot, Black Pepper and Miso alongside a Roasted Eggplant Salad with Soy, Sesame and Charred Peppers. Michael Mina makes a classic Brick-Pressed Chicken with Chickpea Conserva and Lemon Gremolata, and he spices things up with 'nduja, a spreadable pork salumi from Italy, in his 'Nduja-Stuffed Squid with Oranges and Toasted Hazelnuts. Michael Voltaggio prepares a light Summer Squash Caponata with Fried Pine Nuts, Black Olive Tapenade and Basil, and he wraps up the meal with a Watermelon Rebujito cocktail and a moist and delicious Olive Oil Strawberry Shortcake.
Old-School Vegas
Reminiscing over smoky steakhouses and hearty red sauce joints, Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to prepare an old-school Las Vegas meal fit for the Rat Pack. Marc Murphy updates the classic Lobster Thermador and elevates creamed spinach with rich truffles and fried oysters. Christian Petroni stretches mozzarella curd to make creamy straciatella cheese from scratch, and for dessert, he serves up a velvety tiramisu. Amanda Freitag pounds veal for a fork-tender Milanese and mixes up a bourbon and champagne cocktail called a Classic Seelbach. Finally, Aaron May turns paper-thin slices of potato into crisp Mini Pommes Anna and brings Vegas to the ranch with buttery, bacon-filled Clams Casino.
Sunday Supper
Guy Fieri has invited some of his best chef friends to the ranch to share their favorite homestyle recipes for an old-fashioned Sunday supper. Alex Guarnaschelli starts the meal off right with a pitcher of Lemony Negronis, and she cooks up a crowd-pleasing Black Pepper-Crusted Roast Beef and Gravy served alongside Sauteed Spinach with Pancetta and Crispy Garlic. Michael Voltaggio makes Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs and surprises his fellow chefs by preparing Swordfish Milanese with Dill Pickle Tartar Sauce. Marc Murphy makes a savory Pork Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini and taps into his French roots with delicate Frisee aux Lardons. Finally, Eric Greenspan braises a succulent Beef Short Rib Stroganoff with Buttered Noodles and Lemon Creme Fraiche and wows the other chefs with his Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese and Maple Whipped Cream.
Road-Trip Gems
Guy Fieri asks his chef friends to make some road-trip favorites. Duskie Estes fries up crispy Cauliflower with a Tahini Dipper, Labneh and Smoky Eggplant and dives right into richness with her Pork Belly Gyro. Gerry Garvin whips up a delicious Crazy Burger topped with a fried egg and sweetens things up with a Warm Doughnut Bread Pudding covered in Crispy Bacon. Aaron May creates a dangerously Boozy Date Shake to sip on while preparing his Puffy Tacos. Christian Petroni makes his own Clam Chowder and brings some spice to life with Spaghetti Amatriciana.
Not Your Grandma's
Guy Fieri is looking for a spin on some classic family recipes. Maneet Chauhan makes Palak Paneer and a halwa-inspired Carrot Cake. Ming Tsai combines a Chinese favorite, pot stickers, with all-American cheesesteak then wows the crowd with his banana leaf-wrapped bass. Jonathan Waxman creates Polish Pierogis inspired by the French countryside, a wood-fired oven Roast Chicken and a Sidecar cocktail that'll drive you wild. Plus, Guy's son Hunter makes his ranch kitchen debut with Fish Tacos inspired by his Grandma Mimi and Tortilla Chips with his own Salsa Roja.
