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ALL NEW! Bobby Flay & <em>The Next Food Network Star</em>
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ALL NEW! Bobby Flay & The Next Food Network Star

The search for The Next Food Network Star brings the battle to Rachael's kitchen! The final six have just five minutes to impress Chef Bobby Flay before he helps decide who is ready for primetime! Plus, Rachael is helping you prepare for the holiday weekend with a recipe for Fourth of July hot dogs that is guaranteed to be a hit at your party!

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Monday

Neapolitan Baked Ziti
(4-6 servings)

  • 1 pound ziti with lines
  • 2 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes (look for ones from San Marzano)
  • 4 to 5 leaves basil, torn
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 fresh or dried bay leaf
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 large ball fresh mozzarella, diced
  • 1/4 cup (a handful) grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Sloppy Chipotle Joes
(4 servings)

  • 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon of the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 soft rolls or Kaiser rolls, split
  • 1 avocado, pitted and sliced (optional)

Tuesday

Braised Pork Chops
(4 servings)

  • 2 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 thick-cut (about an inch), bone-in, pork chops
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
  • 1 large red onion, peeled, root end trimmed but left intact, halved through the root, then each half cut into 6 wedges through the root (to help hold them together)
  • 2 Gala, Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious apples, cored and cut into 8 wedges
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup cloudy apple cider (eyeball it)
  • 2 cups chicken stock (eyeball it)
  • 3 tablespoons real maple syrup or brown sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Crusty bread, to serve alongside for mopping up sauce

Wednesday

Thursday

Split Dog Foot-Longs
(4 servings)

  • 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 foot-long hot dogs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded yellow cheddar
  • 4 long buns, toasted
  • 1/2 cup sour pickles, chopped, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup hot peppers, sliced, for garnish
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped, for garnish

Friday

Sausage Burgers on English Muffin Buns
(4 servings)

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground pork or turkey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon (about 1/2 palmful) ground sage
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon (about 1/2 palmful) ground thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon (about 1/2 palmful) cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 sammy-size English muffins, toasted