Ep 4. Award-Winning Comfort Food

In season 20, episode 4 of The Kitchen, titled "Award-Winning Comfort Food," the hosts turn their attention to everyone's favorite genre of food. Comfort food warms our hearts and souls, and in this episode, the hosts share their favorite recipes that will fill our stomachs and soothe our souls. These recipes have even won awards, so you know they're good!

Host Sunny Anderson starts off with her award-winning Spicy Parm and Corn Dip. Sunny has won over judges and crowds alike with this crowd-pleasing appetizer. She shares her tips for getting the perfect amount of spice without overwhelming the dish.

Next up, Jeff Mauro shares his recipe for Lazy Lasagna Dip, which won the People's Choice Award at the Chicago Gourmet for the Best Ballpark or Festival Food. This dish is a twist on the classic lasagna, with all the same flavors but in dip form. Jeff breaks down the layers and shares his tips for serving it at a party.

Next, Katie Lee shares her recipe for award-winning Slow-Cooker Beef Stew. This recipe is the winner of the People's Choice Award for Best Meaty Stew at NYC's Winter Film Festival. Katie shares her love for slow-cooker meals and breaks down the perfect cuts of meat to use for tender and flavorful stew.

Geoffrey Zakarian takes us on a trip to France with his award-winning Coq Au Vin Blanc. This dish won the Judge's Choice Award for Best French Dish at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Geoffrey shares his tips for making this classic French dish, including the perfect wine to use and the best way to deglaze the pan.

The hosts finish off the episode with a trip to the award-winning desserts table. Marcela Valladolid shares her award-winning Tres Leches Cake, which won the People's Choice Award for Best Latin Dish at the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival. This cake is soaked in a mixture of three types of milk and topped with whipped cream and strawberries. Marcela shares her tips for getting the perfect moist cake.

Finally, the hosts share their favorite comfort food memories and the dishes that bring them the most warmth and happiness. From mac and cheese to fried chicken, these hosts know how to make award-winning comfort food that will make anyone's day better.

Tune in to The Kitchen to learn how to make these award-winning comfort dishes and get tips on how to make your own favorite dishes even better!