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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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.
Get Up and Go, Food for the Road
Guy Fieri and his friends are getting lunch on the road. Hunter's riding shotgun with his Crispy Sunchoke Chips and Lemon Pepper Aioli, and for dessert, he brings some S'mores Crispy Rice Treats. Brooke Williamson lays out some Cedar Plank Salmon with Celery Salad and makes a great snack of Marinated Beets with Charred Onion Crema. Aaron May cooks up some Pelmeni dumplings and drives south with some Sonoran Hot Dogs. Gerry Garvin decides to chill with some Ribeye Red Bean Chili served with Jalapeno Cornbread Crumbles and whips up a side of Spiced Potato Salad.
Parisian Brunch
Chefs may not love working brunch, but they love eating it, so Guy Fieri asks his chef friends to prepare a Parisian brunch menu they can all enjoy together. Marc Murphy roasts beets with a quintessential French ingredient -- snails -- and prepares Shakshuka, a French-Moroccan favorite. Alex Guarnaschelli brings the bistro to the ranch with a buttery, bacon-filled Quiche Lorraine and an upside-down Apple Tarte Tatin. Jonathan Waxman's beet juice cocktail called a Le Poil du Chien is a surefire hangover cure, and he also prepares a juicy steak with creamy mushroom and spinach eggs. Finally, Michael Voltaggio makes savory mushroom-filled crepes and delivers a stunning beef tartare topped with a buttermilk fried onion.
Cheese Please
Guy Fieri invites his chef pals to cook at the ranch with just one request: Make it with cheese, please. Aaron May takes up the challenge with a surprisingly tasty combination in Banana and Blue Cheese Crostadas, and his Haloumi "French Fries" with Harissa Ketchup are crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. Aarti Sequeira's Egyptian Spinach Pie with Dukka is filled with mozzarella and cheddar and gets a terrific crunch from a crushed nut and spice topping. Carl Ruiz makes Smoked Cheese Soup and a unique French Onion Brandy Shot that must be seen to be believed, while grilled cheese master Eric Greenspan reinvents the Tuna Melt with fresh ahi and throws in a Cheese Burger with a Crispy Cheese Skirt for good measure.
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.
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.
Almost-Eggless Brunch
Not a fan of eggs, Guy Fieri is in a great mood because his chef friends are making an almost-eggless brunch! Aarti Sequeira starts off with Halloumi Cheese Bites with Beetroot Chutney and turns brunch on its head with Pineapple Upside-Down Cornbread Muffins. Michael Voltaggio dishes up a spin on a pasta favorite with his "Caci-Oat" Pepe. He also mixes up Grapefruit Daiquiris. Justin Warner bakes Cherry Almond Granola and fuses East and West with Bagels topped with Miso Cream Cheese and Ikura. Jonathan Waxman offers up Skirt Steak Tacos and a uniquely delicious Tarte Tatin.
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.
Citrus Takes Center Stage
Guy Fieri celebrates citrus as Chef Shirley Chung starts off with an excellent Endive and Blood Orange Salad before charming us with Ms. Chi's Orange Chicken. Chef Lorena Garcia shares a citrusy Shrimp Ceviche Tostada and plates up Pluma Iberico with Meyer Lemon. Chef Traci Des Jardins stirs things up with a Salted Kumquat Tequila and Soda, then shines with a simple yet beautiful Sea Bass with Celery Root and Meyer Lemon. Chef Jonathan Waxman goes old-school with Whole Liberty Duckling with Sauce Bigarde and warms our hearts with his Wood Roasted Grapefruit Salad with Tangerine Dressing.
Cali Brunch
Guy Fieri is at the ranch with his chef friends celebrating the bounty of the Golden State with a Cali-style brunch spread. Eric Greenspan makes delicate and delicious Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Stone Fruit Compote, and Aaron May prepares a West Coast Dungeness Crab Benedict with Avocado Salad. Carl Ruiz piles up some Tallegio and Asparagus Paninis, while Aarti Sequeira's bright and spicy Israeli Shakshouka bursts with the flavor of just-harvested local tomatoes.
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.
Salad Days
Guy Fieri gets sold on some serious salads. Chef Tiffany Derry gets to the root of her Roots Southern Table Mule, wows the crowd with a Grilled Watermelon Salad and then seals the whole deal with her Southern Niçoise Salad. Chef Eric Greenspan doesn't duck the competition with his Duck Salad with Grilled Long Beans and bowls us over with his Broccoli Date Crunch Salad with Spicy Peanuts. Chef Christian Petroni makes a gorgeous Grilled Romaine with Bagna Cauda and Spicy Prawns and has us hankering for his Honey Meyer Lemon Arugula Salad with Grilled Scallops.
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.
Salad Days
Guy Fieri gets sold on some serious salads. Chef Tiffany Derry gets to the root of her Roots Southern Table Mule, wows the crowd with a Grilled Watermelon Salad and then seals the whole deal with her Southern Niçoise Salad. Chef Eric Greenspan doesn't duck the competition with his Duck Salad with Grilled Long Beans and bowls us over with his Broccoli Date Crunch Salad with Spicy Peanuts. Chef Christian Petroni makes a gorgeous Grilled Romaine with Bagna Cauda and Spicy Prawns and has us hankering for his Honey Meyer Lemon Arugula Salad with Grilled Scallops.
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.
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.
Land and Sea
Guy Fieri's taking it from the surf to the turf. Chef Tiffani Faison makes us give a dang for her Da Nang cocktail before tempting us with Steak Tartare with Tonnato Sauce, Chicories, Avocado and Frico. Next up, she makes a magnificent Montecristo with Taleggio, Chocolate and Blueberry Compote. Chef Jet Tila sails away with a Crispy Catfish Raft with Green Mango Salad, then stays in the sea for a Shrimp Paste Fried Rice. Hunter Fieri surprises us with his Spicy Tuna Poke with Wonton Chips before bringing us back to earth with BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp.
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.
The Cheap Cuts
Guy Fieri and his chef friends are all about making dishes with the cheap cuts. Aarti Sequeira whips up some healthy Vegetable Pakoras along with her hometown favorite, Mangalore Buns. Michael Voltaggio starts off with a bold and boozy Brass Monkey before making a meal out of Mussels Escabeche. Justin Warner creates a faux queso for his Tacos con Lengua and spices things up with Sichuan-Inspired Cabbage. Jonathan Waxman beer-braises a Lamb Shoulder with Onions and Turnips and brings this feast to its sweet end with his delicious Applesauce and Maple Cake.
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.
Waste Not, Want Not
Guy Fieri's challenging his friends to use it all. Chef Eric Adjepong makes a gorgeous grapefruit Pink Lady Cocktail before killing it with Corn Ribs with Corn Ketchup. Chef Antonia Lofaso comes out swinging with Corn and Watercress Salad before switching it up with Sautéed Shrimp with Carrot Butter and Carrot Top Chimichurri. Chef Brooke Williamson does a double take with Twice-Baked Potatoes Stuffed with Lobster and makes us all grateful for her Grapefruit and Passion Fruit Curd on the Half Shell. Chef Michael Voltaggio falls for langoustines with Lobster Fra Diavolo with Lobster Egg Noodles.
Southern Spread
Guy Fieri invites his chef friends to bring the heartwarming hospitality of the South to the ranch. Marc Murphy puts his delicious spin on two Southern classics, Shrimp and Grits and Charred Corn Salad with Andouille Sausage and Red Onion. Carl Ruiz mixes up a pitcher of strong Gary's Pop Cocktails, and he slathers Redneck Fries with chili and pulled pork. Jonathan Waxman puts a healthy spin on Southern cuisine with Collard Greens Roasted with Garlic, Peanuts, Turnips and Sweet Potatoes, served alongside a Whole Snapper with Pearl Onion and Chilies. Finally, Kentucky's own Damaris Phillips bakes Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Biscuits and Salted Peanut Butter Pie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
