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 GuideThanksgiving Simplified
Guy Fieri's got Thanksgiving simplified with some of his favorite chefs. Antonia Lofaso gives the gift of her Hot Apple Toddy before crisping up some Cauliflower with Lemon Aioli. Then, she gives thanks with a Beef Tenderloin served with Roasted Wild Mushrooms. Marc Murphy revels in the role of chief pasta maker with a tasty Kabocha Ravioli and then roasts Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Chickpeas. Michael Voltaggio gets carried away with his Turkey Breast Curry Katsu and saves the best leftovers for last with some Pumpkin Pie Egg Rolls with Cardamom Whipped Cream.
Thanksgiving Melting Pot
Guy Fieri invites some of his favorite chefs to the ranch to share some Turkey Day dishes that speak to their personal heritage. G. Garvin brings Georgia flavor north of the Mason-Dixon Line with a tender braised short rib and an ooey-gooey stove-top mac and cheese. Eric Greenspan makes his bubbie's challah for a spicy turkey pastilla and updates a traditional Jewish tzimmes with sweet potato. Richard Blais reaches deep into his family's English history for smoky bourbon cider and a mouthwatering roast pork cooked in milk and mustard. Finally, famed San Francisco chef Traci Des Jardins brings the taste of the Bay to the ranch with cracked Dungeness crab and a made-from-scratch caramelized apple and cheddar streusel.
Thanksgiving Warm-Up
Guy Fieri is expecting more than 100 guests for a multi-course Thanksgiving feast at the ranch, so he invites some of his best chef friends over to do a warm-up. Alex Guarnaschelli's Family Lasagna is just the appetizer for her Roast Turkey with Mozzarella and Pepperoni Stuffing and her Cranberry Aperol Spritzers. Jonathan Waxman puts his own spin on the turducken with a Capoducken with Chorizo and Oyster-Chestnut Stuffing, and he lightens things up with Gratin of Celery Root and Potato. Marc Murphy plans ahead, preparing a whole meal just so he has leftovers to create his Turkey Shepherd's Pie and Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, and then he celebrates the flavors of fall in Red Wine Cooked Apples with Pecan Crumble.
Friendsgiving
Guy Fieri has a lot to be thankful for, so Thanksgiving at the ranch is a multi-day affair that includes a Friendsgiving cocktail party with some of his best chef pals. Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the party with mouthwatering Hot Brie Sandwiches with Cranberry Vinaigrette and Ricotta and Brussels Sprouts Crostini. Eric Greenspan reinvents a traditional holiday dish with his Sweet Potato Latkes with Marshmallow Creme Fraiche. Aarti Sequeira prepares Thanksgiving Samosas, while Carl Ruiz takes a Latin approach to his dish with Turkey and Cranberry Empanadas. Aaron May mixes up Portuguese Sangria with cranberry and cinnamon to go with a delicious dessert of Fried Hand Pies with pumpkin and pecan.
Entertaining: Steakhouse at Home
Restaurant fads come and go, but authentic and time-honored steakhouse classics are never out of style. Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to the ranch for an evening of entertaining and steakhouse favorites. Meat master Marc Murphy elevates a Grilled Skirt Steak with a Charred Pepper Salsa and reinvents a classic with his Grilled Escarole Caesar Salad. Michael Voltaggio updates beef with broccoli with his Dry-Aged Rib-Eye with Broccoli Chimichurri and Soy Mustard, served alongside Hibiscus Whiskey Sours. Eric Greenspan makes a Not-Classic Wedge Salad with Pickled Peppers, Olive Relish and Blue Cheese, paired with a succulent Butter-Basted Rib-Eye with Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Horseradish. And finally, Alex Guarnaschelli bucks convention with delectable Charred Double Cut Pork Chops with Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce and a decadent No-Bake Cheesecake for dessert.
Favorite Sunday Suppers
Guy Fieri and his chef friends make their lazy-day favorites. Eric Greenspan goes all in with his Chicken Schnitzel with Black Olive Brown Butter Sauce and all out with a Banana White Chocolate and Pretzel Skillet Cookie. Antonia Lofaso makes a rich Seafood Fra Diavolo and pairs it perfectly with Charred Rapini. Marc Murphy creates an Escarole Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette to go with his Baked Four-Cheese Spaghetti. Crista Luedtke goes gluten-free with her garbanzo bean-based Socca and shares one of her restaurant classics, Boon Brussels Sprouts.
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.
Holiday Table Refresher
Guy Fieri and his friends are freshening up their holiday fare. Nyesha Arrington bakes some Pigs and Mustard Greens in a Blanket and then fires up her Duck Breast with Miso Kumquat Dressing. Aaron May shows up to the party with a Brandy and Blood Orange Punch before serving his festive Prime Rib Enchiladas with Christmas Sauce. Jet Tila rolls out the Rolled and Stuffed Turkey Breast and roasts some Acorn Squash with Pomegranates and Goat Cheese. Jonathan Waxman goes French with his Filet Mignon served with Pommes Anna and bakes a Savory 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.
International Christmas
Guy Fieri's going on an international tour of some feast-worthy Christmas dishes. To start things off with some holiday spirits, Chef Aarti Sequeira mixes up a much-loved Mumbai Manhattan and takes aim at Alexander the Great's Lamb Chops. Chef Justin Warner joins the holiday table with his Japan-Inspired Fried Chicken and makes us yearn for a European Christmas with mouth-watering Mini Stollen. Jonathan Waxman takes us around the world with his Taiwanese-Inspired Lobster and Water Chestnut Dumplings before serving a feast fit for a king with his Crown Rack of Lamb with Spiced Rice Pilaf.
Christmas at the Ranch
Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to bring some yuletide joy to the ranch. Marc Murphy makes a rich Braised Endive with Chestnuts in Brown Butter and cooks Lobster Americaine with the Christmas spirits of brandy and vermouth. Carl Ruiz makes it a Feliz Navidad with Arena Rue Sandwiches and Fufu, a Cuban delicacy of pork, bacon and plantains. Jonathan Waxman keeps tradition alive with Roasted Root Vegetables and a Steam- and Fire-Roasted Goose with Blood Orange Sauce. Then, he keeps it classy with Red Pepper Pancakes with Smoked Salmon, Caviar and Chive Cream Sauce. Finally, Damaris Phillips takes a traditional dish to the next level with Roasted Sweet Potato Coins with Port Salute cheese, Marcona Almonds and Bourbon-Spiced Cranberries, before finishing off the meal with a Hot Buttered Rum Cake.
Cocktail Hour
Instead of a killer dinner, Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to make finger foods, hors d'oeuvres and appetizers for cocktail hour at the ranch. Antonia Lofaso prepares cones of tender skirt steak with a chimichurri sauce and potato frites, and for dessert, she fries up crispy, sugar-coated mini churros. Carl Ruiz makes crunchy crab croquettes and mushrooms stuffed with sweet and spicy plantains and chorizo. Aaron May serves up a decadent mix of caviar and creme fraiche on a South American arepa, a simple but delicious combination of corn and shrimp and his own version of a mule with lemon-ginger kombucha and vodka. Finally, Justin Warner makes cheesy, chewy Brazilian Pao de Queijo, roasts crispy duck breast for crostini and mixes up an extra-strong Rye Manhattan.
Holiday at the Ranch
Guy Fieri hosts some of his best chef friends at the ranch to cook up yuletide cheer with their favorite holiday dishes. Scott Conant combines creamy Burrata, Peas, Radish, Sea Asparagus and Salsa Verde and also prepares up his own "Scotty-Style" Polenta and a San Remo Cocktail. Justin Warner recreates his favorite aunt's buttery Oyster Stuffing and mixes up a Mulled Sangria, while Rocco DiSpirito's Bouillabaisse celebrates the Feast of the Seven Fishes in a single soup. Marc Murphy serves Roasted Oysters with Garlic Butter alongside a perfect Salt Crusted Leg of Lamb, and for dessert, Jonathan Waxman makes a simple but delicious Apple Crumb with Caramel Ice Cream.
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.
Healthy Comfort
Guy Fieri gets cozy with a low-cal twist when he's joined by some of his favorite chefs at the ranch to cook healthy comfort food. Justin Warner makes his Kale and Bean Soup, as well as his Fish Taquitos that feature the freshness of fish ceviche and thinly sliced mango. Scott Conant's Baked Eggplant Parmigiana offers crispy, cheesy goodness without the grease, and his Mixed Fruit in Coconut Cream with Basil Granita is a guilt-free treat. Jonathan Waxman makes Braised Char with Chanterelles that's low in fat but full of flavor, and his Vodka, Poire William and Green Chartreuse cocktail is light and refreshing. Marc Murphy goes simple and wholesome with a Roast Chicken and Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary, and Rocco DiSpirito draws on his healthy cooking expertise to create easy-on-the-waistline Cauliflower Risotto Cacio e Pepe and "Dirt" Donuts for dessert.
Family-Style Game Day
Guy Fieri invites an all-star lineup of chef friends to the ranch to do what he loves best on a Sunday -- share stories and cook up some grub before settling in to watch the big game. Alex Guarnaschelli grills up juicy Sliders with Cheese Fondue Sauce, and Justin Warner puts a Japanese-style twist on his Miso Grilled Corn. Aarti Sequeira adds spice to a classic in her Cornbread Chili Casserole, while Aaron May makes an impossible-sounding 30-Layer Green Chili Mac and Cheese. Carl Ruiz brings the tart and the sweet with his Southern-Style Fried Cherry Pies and turns everyone's tongues green with neon Trailer Park Margaritas.
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.
Easy Norcal Brunch
Guy Fieri is having his chef friends over to the ranch for a 5-star weekend brunch. Alex Guarnaschelli prepares sinful Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Hot Sauce and bakes flaky Biscuits with Apple Crisp Jam, plus she makes a pitcher of Greyhound cocktails. Justin Warner puts a breakfast twist on a Korean rice dish with Brunch Bi Bim Bap and makes a booze-filled Pancake Napoleon with Berries and Tarragon Whip. Marc Murphy uses seared sweet potato slices to take the bread out of Avocado Toast, and he makes an authentically delicious French Toast filled with sweet custard. Finally, Eric Greenspan serves up both savory Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Rye Toasts, Scallion Whipped Cream Cheese and Marinated Veggies, and a creamy Greek Yogurt Parfait with Ginger Candied Pumpkin, Berries and Pumpkin Seed Pecan Granola.
Healthy and Easy
After indulging in rich food on the road, Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to the ranch to balance things out with healthy dishes that don't sacrifice flavor. Rocco DiSpirito makes an incredibly juicy but lean Straight Up Cheeseburger with low carb Better Than Mashed Potatoes and a Shrimp Gazpacho. Antonia Lofaso serves a Roasted Whole Branzino with Salsa Verde and Whipped Sweet Potatoes, and she flips some Paleo Pancakes with bananas and berries. Finally, Aaron May mixes up a skinny Paloma Flaca cocktail and serves lightened-up Seared Scallops with Vanilla Citrus Confit and a Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Gratin.
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.
Meze Fete
Guy Fieri invites some of his favorite chefs to the ranch to celebrate the exotic flavors and spices of the Middle East with small plates called mezes. Alex Guarnaschelli makes a delicious mix of savory and sweet with her Spicy Pork Burger with Black Beans and Chutney, a 15-Minute White Sangria and Green Grape Gazpacho. Michael Voltaggio serves up a simple but tasty Cucumber Salad with Sheep Milk Feta and Lemon Oil, and he uses versatile cauliflower three ways for Cauliflower Hummus, Flatbread and Pickles. Then, international restaurateur Michael Mina makes Moroccan-style Roasted Salmon with Cucumbers, Labneh and Chermoula, and he caps off the meal with a mouthwatering panna cotta dessert, Marinated Melons with Rosewater Cream and Pistachio Streusel.
