Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Meet Andy and his wife Keri who ask Chef Jonathan to help their nieces Amanda and Kayla prepare a special dinner for their father, Jim. Jim has been taking care of his two girls for the past 5 years since he lost his wife to cancer. The girls love their Dad and get to say thank you Chef Jonathan style, with a kid friendly cereal inspired meal.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Meet Minna Waldeck who's son, Mikey, took his life several years ago. It's been an unimaginable journey including therapy at a horse ranch. She couldn't think of a better way to say thank you, than with a her son's favorite holiday meal. Watch as Chef Jonathan Scinto and Kate Merker of Good Housekeeping magazine help Minna prepare a Thanksgiving feast for her family in his memory.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Mother, wife, sister, friend and musician, meet Michele. Michele was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 41 and grappled with how to tell her young children during the holidays. Watch as Chef Jonathan Scinto prepares a rocking surf and turf Xmas dinner to help Michele say thank you to the music community that banded together and organized a benefit concert for her and her family.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Chef Jonathan helps Liz and Nick throw a pizza party they'll never forget as a thank you to friends, family and community that helped them after their daughter Mackenzie was born with a rare skin disease. The family moves in with Nick's parents due to the financial burden of progressive treatment options and daily care. Things get emotional when Nick thanks his son Crosby for a brave decision.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Gina and Ashley ask Chef Jonathan Scinto to put a twist on their classic Sunday Sauce. Gina's husband was diagnosed with cancer and given only 6 months to live while she was 8 months with her daughter Ashley. It was Gina's closest friends and family that were there for her every step of the way while she cared for her husband and her daughter Ashley struggled with bullying for being different.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Chef Jonathan Scinto prepares an intimate dinner for Tekina and her boyfriend Raul who stood by her side through her incarceration. Unfortunately Tekina was sent to prison after becoming addicted to pain killers following a car accident. After missing holidays and many meals she gets Chef to reinvent Raul's soul food favorites in this inspirational story of turning your life back around.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Meet Hagit who has six daughters that stuck by her side and inspired her to keep going no matter what. After immigrating to the United States at a young age, Hagit faced many challenges including domestic violence, homelessness and raising six daughters, three of which have disabilities. Watch Chef Jonathan prepare a kosher meal that brings Hagit's family together for a touching moment.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Marisa runs an equine rescue called Spirits Promise that's used as therapy for people that have suffered loss in their life. When Marisa is diagnosed with breast and undergoes a double mastectomy, her family, friends and volunteers spring into action to keep the ranch going as she went through recovery. Chef Jonathan goes big in this ranch style BBQ featuring a special Spirit's Promise burger.