[gasping]
No grubs and onion water?
Not tonight!
Your father and I are celebrating
the great progress we've made.
Yeah. Check out these guns.
Bang! Bang!
We've got another surprise for you.
No exercise tomorrow.
You can all sleep late.
[cheering]
Oh, real food, how I've missed you.
Whoa! Easy, guys. I don't want anyone to lose a finger.
Abuelo, guess what time it is?
My watch says eleven.
But my stomach and my nose...
say it's taco time.
Ding, ding. We have a winner.
Whoa! I've never seen a red taco.
Rosa's secret birria broth turns them super red,
and super deliciosos!
Can I have a bite?
Well, since we are friends... no.
I'll give you five bucks for the taco.
I thought you had no cash.
Oh, Mama Mia.
My taste buds are having a party over here.
I gotta have another. I'll pay double.
[screaming]
Tonight's dinner is leftover leftover hash.
Mmm. Boy oh boy,
that squid and sauerkraut sure has gotten pungent.
No, no. Don't worry.
I got this.
[sighing]
Wow! The squid mixed with the liver and the lima beans.
Separately, I was not a fan.
Yes, you made that clear.
But together, it's actually delicious!
Gimme that rating card!
A+! My compliments to the chef.
[whimpering]
This is going right on the fridge.
If he makes the field goal,
Carl Casagrande will go down as the most daring,
most talented, most handsome...
Any day now, Carl.
football player in history!
Huh?
Score!
[laughing]
My chilaquiles are for eating.
Wienerschnitzel.
Not to brag, but this tastes exactly like last Wednesday's.
Man, I have got this recipe dialed in!
What are you doing?
Self hypnosis.
Maybe I can make myself believe
the Wienerschnitzel tastes like ice cream.
Ooh! I want ice cream! Move!
Come up with your own coping mechanism.
No. No, no, no, no, no!
Phew! That was close.
I almost had to order us pizza.
[laughing]
Listen, Aubuela.
- We're just friends. - Okay, okay.
But Hector and I used to be just friends too,
before we fell in love.
- Oops. - You can't use a plate?
The chip is the plate.
It's also a shovel.
How's the turkey coming, Dad?
Ha! Turkeys are for amateurs, Lori Lou.
I'm making a turgoosen.
A pigeon stuffed inside a goose stuffed inside a turkey.
Three times the bird, three times the deliciousness.
[squawking]
Triple homicide!
Ooh. Mashed potatoes.
Scram!
Nice try, Sister.
But as officers are the feast force,
it's our job to protect this food till tomorrow.
- I was just... - We said scram!
Where were you two when Lin took my chicken stock?
[growling]
Abuela, are these chilaquiles a little spicier than usual?
It's just a little hot chile.
Ahh! Hot! Hot! Hot!
Growing up, we always ate spicy food.
I'm trying to build your tolerance.
[laughing]
You guys are wimps.
Yeah... total wimps.
Uh, maybe I'll play it safe and stick with the pancakes.
[screaming]
They're jalapeno pancakes.
Milk! Milk.
Say leche, leche.
[squealing]
That's Carlitos' ghost pepper leche!
- It burns! - Ow! My eye!
Not Ow, my eye! Aye, mi ojo!
- Aye, mi ojo! - Muy bien.
Olives. Pepper. Baking pan.
Other half of baking pan.
Tape. Stat, man, stat!
What are you making, Dad?
I'm not really sure,
but let's just call it Casa Loud Casserole.
Ooh! I have the perfect outfit for that!
Honey, that was delicious.
- Amazing! - So good.
Thank you. I think you kids were right.
It's time I started mixing up the menu.
- Really? - Yep.
In fact, I'm going to the store right now
to get some new Lynngredients.
Roberto.
I didn't know you were home.
Do I smell my...
My Bunuelos? Why, yes.
They're my all time favorite!
They are? I didn't remember.
Please, have one.
Wait. Didn't you tell me before?
I wasn't allowed to taste anything.
Nonsense. I never said that.
It's been five long years since I've had the chance to cook
a Thanksgiving meal for you.
[crying]
You can have whatever you want.
Mmm. Mmm.
Here, have some more.
You made Pozole too?
Another one of my faves!
Shh shh. Keep eating.
You kids must be famished.
It's grub time.
Pizza and fries!
- Burgers and cheese! - Blood oranges.
No, I mean actual grubs.
Ew!
They're rich in protein and low in carbohydrates. So, eat up.
You'll need your energy for tomorrow.
That's right!
We've got a 6 AM lake swim, followed by hot yoga,
followed by 200 squat thrusts!
Hey, these are great with a little of this BO water.
I'll have to use all the remedios
in my good luck arsenal.
[screaming]
We'll start with a good luck smoothie
packed with herbs like artemisia.
Doesn't that sound delicious?
It may sound delicious, but it tastes like a dirty pata!
[burping]
Alright! Get ready to feast, Fam!
Not so fast! I meant feast your eyes.
We'll eat after I take photos for Swifty Pic.
Better take a few JIC.
Ack! I can't post these. They're totes ugg.
I'm starting over.
Needs just a pinch of cinnamon.
Phase one. Code salty.
Mmm. That's delicious.
I'll have to get your recipe.
Salty pancakes? That's different.
Salty?
Salados! Oh no. Saltiness is a sign of bad luck.
Ooh! More for me, then.
Do you guys smell something nasty?
Hey, hope you're hungry, Gang.
I finally perfected my new cabbage casserole.
Wow, Daddy. Smells great!
Some of your best work, honey.
Wait! I forgot the fish sauce!
It really brings out the sulfur notes.
[laughing]
Quick, ditch it before we have to eat the fish sauce!
The lies continue.
This looks delicious.
I'm starving and everything is sore.
What you put in your body
the night before a big test is crucial.
Studies show that cutting out meat,
[gasping]
dairy,
Not the cheese!
and starches, can radically improve your test scores.
[grunting]
- Aw. - Whoopsie! Forgot the beans.
Definitely can't have those.
Huh.
Blech! Hey!
You lost your torta privileges, mister!
Dashing to the stove.
Hey, son, you're just in time to try the crown jewel
of old Dad's Christmas Eve feast!
The figgy pudding!
[coughing]
And ruin the surprise at dinner?
Look at Dad getting figgy with it!
[laughing]
Number five!
Oh! I love the 12 puns of Christmas.
Luan, you want to try my pudding?
Sorry, Dad. Yule have to ask someone else.
Get it? Yule! That's six!
I just sleigh myself!
Ooh! Seven!
[laughing]
Hey, Abuela?
Is it okay if my friend joins us for lunch?
Of course, Mijita, all are welcome.
[gasping]
Alisa!
Hola, Casagrandes family!
It's so great to see you again.
I'm sorry, but is that... tostadas de ceviche?
You bet, Mija! Ven aquí! Let me get you a little serving.
[gasping]
Gracias! Ceviche is my favorite.
[gasping]
So good.
This part of helping Dad get ready
was tasting the sample menu.
Now, everyone take a comment card
and rate the dishes based on presentation, texture,
flavor...
Ha! Uh!
Slow down! I need detailed feedback!
Ugh. I just ate my comment card.
I wasn't sure if you wanted breakfast or lunch,
so I made both.
I could eat both.
Te adora, mijito!
Gotcha, Lincoln! Let's go! Time to walk the plank!
Okay, I respect the laws of the sea, but can I eat first?
Sure, I'm a pirate, but I'm fair.
- Hey, honey. - Dad! What are you doing here?
- I brought lunch! - But I already have lunch.
Oh! You can be eating basic PB and J's!
If you're gonna take over the restaurant,
you need to work on refining your palate.
Okay. I got Linburger cheese,
Blech!
a main course of Beef Bourguignon,
and don't worry, I brought dessert.
It's an oldie but a goody.
It's baked Alaska!
Well almost.
[laughing]
[squealing]
Mija!
Hey, Abuela, what's going on?
I just whipped up some Queso Fundido
for you, and your bestie.
Eat, eat.
Aw, thanks, that sounds delicious
but we're still pretty full
from the taquitos you made us twenty minutes ago.
Of course, what am I thinking?
I'll go make dessert.
Well, Lynn, I'm going to give it to you straight.
This is... one of... the best meals I've ever eaten!
I knew it was a dumb idea.
I shoulda never served it! I... um... wait. What?
I've been all over the world,
and every chef serves me the same thing.
Caviar, pâté, uni.
It's boring and uninspired.
Do you know at the last place I ate,
the chef served me 'Air in a Jar'?
What a bozo!
But your food is classic, comforting and delicious.
And when you travel as much as I do,
there's nothing better than food that tastes like home.
Ooh! I wanna be in the Lynn loud business!
Wow!
Thank you, Tim. I don't know what to say!
I don't do hugs.
Ooh.
I hope you enjoy my caldo de siete mares,
Mr. Famous Food Critic.
Wow!
This is the best siete mares caldo, I've ever had,
there's no contest, Mrs. Casagrande.
You are officially the city's best home cook!
[squealing]
Yes! I'm so happy for you, Abuela!
Thank you, Mija.