Entrée: wild boar, dandelion greens, wildflower honey. The fish carcasses were from catfish heads and cod. In round 2, Chef Jennifer left out the red noodle beans from her dish, which ultimately led to her being chopped in the final round. Notes: The theme for this episode was cheese: every basket contained two types of cheese.
Due to the heat of the ghost peppers, goggles were provided in the dessert basket. Notes: Each basket had seafood ingredients that are dangerous to obtain. Notes: This is the second time all four contestants were family members that work at the same family restaurant. Notes: Part 2 of 5. Notes: The theme of the episode is making chocolate desserts in every round; specifically candy in the first round, cake in the second, and ice cream in the third. Chef Brandon forgot to make a fourth serving of branzino in the second round and managed to cook and plate an extra serving in the final two minutes. Notes: All the contestants competing were food truck owners. Dessert: ricotta cheese, maple bacon lollipops, wonton wrappers, Appetizer: cinnamon rolls, Turkish coffee, quail eggs, tamarillos, Entrée: duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly, Dessert: pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach, truffles, Mark Mata, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée), Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Jonathan Kavourakis, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and olive), Entrée: layer cake (meatloaf with cream cheese), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy), Dessert: grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup), Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer), Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée), Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert), Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT (winner), Appetizer: mixed berry jam, ground bison, arugula, hummus chips, Entrée: rotisserie chicken, fiery jaw breakers, fingerling potatoes, tequila, Dessert: passion fruit, angel food cake, toasted marshmallows, fruit ring candies, Ariella Dalfen, North Shore LIJ Paramedic from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jing Cong, FDNY Paramedic Lieutenant from Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Richard Henderson, NYPD Bomb Squad Detective from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Anna Serrano, NYPD Police Sergeant from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: tuna noodle casserole, Tex-Mex condiments, barbecue potato chips, collard greens. @chefmike808 said he would've asked permission. Contestants in this heat were film and television actors. Michael Castellon is a Chef television personality.
Betsy Randle accidentally left a piece of plastic in a round 1 dish, then forgot an ingredient in round 2, leading to her ultimately getting eliminated in the final round. (eliminated after the appetizer), Christina Hinds, Executive Chef from Bayonne, NJ. Notes: All basket ingredients in this episode featured southern ingredients. Notes: Third episode of a five-part tournament. An extra ice cream machine was brought in so that both chefs could each make a mandatory ice cream creation in the dessert round.
The round 1 "breakfast in bread" ingredient was eggs and bacon in a sourdough breadbowl. 'I want a tri-state rager.'. Notes: This was a holiday themed episode. Notes: Each basket in this episode has at least one food from Ireland.
Notes: This episode had a theme of love, with each basket containing one or more ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs. 'Luckiest guy ever': Michael shared a snap of the ring after the proposal, 'I want a tri-state rager': Alex dished to PEOPLE that while the couple are not in a rush to get married, she would love a big wedding. Chef Palamaro is a sous chef at Tertulia, owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen. The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger was topped with lettuce and goose pate. Notes: The contestants were Food Network chefs competing alongside their mothers for a select charity. Appetizer: toybox eggplant, mission figs, sweetened condensed milk, Dessert: tofu sheets, baked lemon ricotta, blackberries, lavender salt, T.J. Ingraham, Chef & Restaurateur from Boulder, CO (eliminated after the appetizer), Judee Obcena, Chef de Partie from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée), James Horn, Director of Operations from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Frida Karani, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. (winner), Appetizer: duck and armagnac sausage, mixed berry applesauce, leeks, okra, Entrée: spaghetti pie, tomatillos, coulotte steak, burrata cheese, Dessert: trifle, Thai chili peppers, orange blossom water, anjou pears, Jennifer Lopez, Executive Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the appetizer), Carolina Saavedra, Sous Chef from Bronx, New York (eliminated after the entrée), Sophia Manatakis, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Heather Carr, Sous Chef from Denver, CO (winner), Appetizer: blood sausage, shishito peppers, Japanese mayonnaise, dates, Entrée: duck breast, broccoli rabe, mashed potato pancakes, Thai iced tea, Dessert: mango mochi ice cream, quince paste, instant oatmeal packets, dragon fruit, Josh Elkin (eliminated after the dessert), Appetizer: wagyu ground beef, Swiss chard, eggplant rollatini, ranch dressing soda, Entrée: lamb noisette roast, avocados, za’atar bread, frozen mint lemonade, Dessert: rice pudding-stuffed brioche, blood oranges, protein powder balls, strawberry rock candy, Appetizer: Jonah crab claws, sweet piquante peppers, asparagus, arepas, Entrée: New York strip steaks, Brussel sprouts, marshmallows, potato tot poutine, Dessert: smoked chili honey, cinnamon roll dough, strawberries, White Russian, Appetizer: striped bass fillets, squash purée, microgreens, passion fruit ice pops, Entrée: chicken kebobs, pickled gooseberries, purple cauliflower, truffle popcorn, Dessert: financiers, blueberries, candied fruit slices, statuette lollipops, Appetizer: lobster tails, leaf lettuce iceberg, star fruit, cinnamon toaster pastries, Entrée: yuca chips, bitter melon, brandy, swineapple, Dessert: macarons, soursop, drinkable yogurt, pistachios, Entrée: pork tenderloin, piccalilli, cranberry shelling beans, wedding rice. The contestants wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. The 'shark' in the dessert round was a watermelon carved to look like a shark.
Notes: Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes.
This episode centered around chocolate and the pantry was filled with various different chocolates and sweet ingredients. At the end of round 2, Chef Chris discovered he cut himself, and potentially contaminated his dishes, which led to his elimination.
Entrée: canned pork brains, Iberico collar, Donald Hawk, Sous Chef, The Gladly, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer), Laura Licona, Culinary Director, Emma's Torch, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Ryan Andre, Executive Chef, City Pork Brassierie & Bar, Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the dessert), Christian Hayes, Chef and Owner, Dandelion Catering, Yarmouth, ME (winner).
'I lost my dad almost two years ago. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, they were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
Notes: This episode had beach and sea-themed ingredients in each basket (which means seafood as well as picnic-type items that people might take and eat at the beach). Notes: This was a team competition, with each team consisting of two amateur cooks meeting for the first time as blind dates. Chef Z competed in the 16th season of Hell's Kitchen. Egg salad sandwiches provided by local NYC Japanese Restaurant Otaku Katsu. Notes: This was a Chinese New Year-themed episode. The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep the goat.
In this episode, all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking, and were required to bake something in every round. Donna and Harry were engaged at the time of filming. Notes: Part four of a four-part tournament.
Chef Anoosh cut himself in round 2, then Chef Desiree cut herself and was delayed in getting treated because the medic was busy bandaging Chef Anoosh.
In the dessert round, hammers were provided to help the chefs crack open the caltrops, and Ted warned the chefs that the caltrops were toxic if not cooked. Notes: Part 4 of 5. The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor. Each competitor received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchens. Notes: Guest judge Jordan Andino was a contestant from the Chopped season 15 episode, Heads Up! The chicken cocktail in round 2 contained gin, salt, pepper, and a raw chicken egg. This led to his elimination. The first round had to feature a whipped element. Filming returned to Queens County Farm for this year's tournament.
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win $50,000 for charity. Chef Chester-Tamayo cut herself in the last seconds of the appetizer round, leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat. 'We chefs can be commitment phobes and I've been married before? Notes: The theme of this episode was smoke. Notes: Contestants were asked to make brunch-themed dishes. Melissa has won on Guy's Grocery Games before. Notes: All of the basket ingredients were chosen by the fans via social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode.
Due to the heat of the ghost peppers, goggles were provided in the dessert basket. Notes: Each basket had seafood ingredients that are dangerous to obtain. Notes: This is the second time all four contestants were family members that work at the same family restaurant. Notes: Part 2 of 5. Notes: The theme of the episode is making chocolate desserts in every round; specifically candy in the first round, cake in the second, and ice cream in the third. Chef Brandon forgot to make a fourth serving of branzino in the second round and managed to cook and plate an extra serving in the final two minutes. Notes: All the contestants competing were food truck owners. Dessert: ricotta cheese, maple bacon lollipops, wonton wrappers, Appetizer: cinnamon rolls, Turkish coffee, quail eggs, tamarillos, Entrée: duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly, Dessert: pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach, truffles, Mark Mata, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée), Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Jonathan Kavourakis, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and olive), Entrée: layer cake (meatloaf with cream cheese), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy), Dessert: grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup), Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer), Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée), Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert), Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT (winner), Appetizer: mixed berry jam, ground bison, arugula, hummus chips, Entrée: rotisserie chicken, fiery jaw breakers, fingerling potatoes, tequila, Dessert: passion fruit, angel food cake, toasted marshmallows, fruit ring candies, Ariella Dalfen, North Shore LIJ Paramedic from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jing Cong, FDNY Paramedic Lieutenant from Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Richard Henderson, NYPD Bomb Squad Detective from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Anna Serrano, NYPD Police Sergeant from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: tuna noodle casserole, Tex-Mex condiments, barbecue potato chips, collard greens. @chefmike808 said he would've asked permission. Contestants in this heat were film and television actors. Michael Castellon is a Chef television personality.
Betsy Randle accidentally left a piece of plastic in a round 1 dish, then forgot an ingredient in round 2, leading to her ultimately getting eliminated in the final round. (eliminated after the appetizer), Christina Hinds, Executive Chef from Bayonne, NJ. Notes: All basket ingredients in this episode featured southern ingredients. Notes: Third episode of a five-part tournament. An extra ice cream machine was brought in so that both chefs could each make a mandatory ice cream creation in the dessert round.
The round 1 "breakfast in bread" ingredient was eggs and bacon in a sourdough breadbowl. 'I want a tri-state rager.'. Notes: This was a holiday themed episode. Notes: Each basket in this episode has at least one food from Ireland.
Notes: This episode had a theme of love, with each basket containing one or more ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs. 'Luckiest guy ever': Michael shared a snap of the ring after the proposal, 'I want a tri-state rager': Alex dished to PEOPLE that while the couple are not in a rush to get married, she would love a big wedding. Chef Palamaro is a sous chef at Tertulia, owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen. The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger was topped with lettuce and goose pate. Notes: The contestants were Food Network chefs competing alongside their mothers for a select charity. Appetizer: toybox eggplant, mission figs, sweetened condensed milk, Dessert: tofu sheets, baked lemon ricotta, blackberries, lavender salt, T.J. Ingraham, Chef & Restaurateur from Boulder, CO (eliminated after the appetizer), Judee Obcena, Chef de Partie from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée), James Horn, Director of Operations from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Frida Karani, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. (winner), Appetizer: duck and armagnac sausage, mixed berry applesauce, leeks, okra, Entrée: spaghetti pie, tomatillos, coulotte steak, burrata cheese, Dessert: trifle, Thai chili peppers, orange blossom water, anjou pears, Jennifer Lopez, Executive Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the appetizer), Carolina Saavedra, Sous Chef from Bronx, New York (eliminated after the entrée), Sophia Manatakis, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Heather Carr, Sous Chef from Denver, CO (winner), Appetizer: blood sausage, shishito peppers, Japanese mayonnaise, dates, Entrée: duck breast, broccoli rabe, mashed potato pancakes, Thai iced tea, Dessert: mango mochi ice cream, quince paste, instant oatmeal packets, dragon fruit, Josh Elkin (eliminated after the dessert), Appetizer: wagyu ground beef, Swiss chard, eggplant rollatini, ranch dressing soda, Entrée: lamb noisette roast, avocados, za’atar bread, frozen mint lemonade, Dessert: rice pudding-stuffed brioche, blood oranges, protein powder balls, strawberry rock candy, Appetizer: Jonah crab claws, sweet piquante peppers, asparagus, arepas, Entrée: New York strip steaks, Brussel sprouts, marshmallows, potato tot poutine, Dessert: smoked chili honey, cinnamon roll dough, strawberries, White Russian, Appetizer: striped bass fillets, squash purée, microgreens, passion fruit ice pops, Entrée: chicken kebobs, pickled gooseberries, purple cauliflower, truffle popcorn, Dessert: financiers, blueberries, candied fruit slices, statuette lollipops, Appetizer: lobster tails, leaf lettuce iceberg, star fruit, cinnamon toaster pastries, Entrée: yuca chips, bitter melon, brandy, swineapple, Dessert: macarons, soursop, drinkable yogurt, pistachios, Entrée: pork tenderloin, piccalilli, cranberry shelling beans, wedding rice. The contestants wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. The 'shark' in the dessert round was a watermelon carved to look like a shark.
Notes: Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes.
This episode centered around chocolate and the pantry was filled with various different chocolates and sweet ingredients. At the end of round 2, Chef Chris discovered he cut himself, and potentially contaminated his dishes, which led to his elimination.
Entrée: canned pork brains, Iberico collar, Donald Hawk, Sous Chef, The Gladly, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer), Laura Licona, Culinary Director, Emma's Torch, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Ryan Andre, Executive Chef, City Pork Brassierie & Bar, Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the dessert), Christian Hayes, Chef and Owner, Dandelion Catering, Yarmouth, ME (winner).
'I lost my dad almost two years ago. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, they were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
Notes: This episode had beach and sea-themed ingredients in each basket (which means seafood as well as picnic-type items that people might take and eat at the beach). Notes: This was a team competition, with each team consisting of two amateur cooks meeting for the first time as blind dates. Chef Z competed in the 16th season of Hell's Kitchen. Egg salad sandwiches provided by local NYC Japanese Restaurant Otaku Katsu. Notes: This was a Chinese New Year-themed episode. The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep the goat.
In this episode, all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking, and were required to bake something in every round. Donna and Harry were engaged at the time of filming. Notes: Part four of a four-part tournament.
Chef Anoosh cut himself in round 2, then Chef Desiree cut herself and was delayed in getting treated because the medic was busy bandaging Chef Anoosh.
In the dessert round, hammers were provided to help the chefs crack open the caltrops, and Ted warned the chefs that the caltrops were toxic if not cooked. Notes: Part 4 of 5. The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor. Each competitor received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchens. Notes: Guest judge Jordan Andino was a contestant from the Chopped season 15 episode, Heads Up! The chicken cocktail in round 2 contained gin, salt, pepper, and a raw chicken egg. This led to his elimination. The first round had to feature a whipped element. Filming returned to Queens County Farm for this year's tournament.
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win $50,000 for charity. Chef Chester-Tamayo cut herself in the last seconds of the appetizer round, leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat. 'We chefs can be commitment phobes and I've been married before? Notes: The theme of this episode was smoke. Notes: Contestants were asked to make brunch-themed dishes. Melissa has won on Guy's Grocery Games before. Notes: All of the basket ingredients were chosen by the fans via social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode.
Due to the heat of the ghost peppers, goggles were provided in the dessert basket. Notes: Each basket had seafood ingredients that are dangerous to obtain. Notes: This is the second time all four contestants were family members that work at the same family restaurant. Notes: Part 2 of 5. Notes: The theme of the episode is making chocolate desserts in every round; specifically candy in the first round, cake in the second, and ice cream in the third. Chef Brandon forgot to make a fourth serving of branzino in the second round and managed to cook and plate an extra serving in the final two minutes. Notes: All the contestants competing were food truck owners. Dessert: ricotta cheese, maple bacon lollipops, wonton wrappers, Appetizer: cinnamon rolls, Turkish coffee, quail eggs, tamarillos, Entrée: duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly, Dessert: pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach, truffles, Mark Mata, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée), Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Jonathan Kavourakis, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and olive), Entrée: layer cake (meatloaf with cream cheese), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy), Dessert: grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup), Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer), Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée), Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert), Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT (winner), Appetizer: mixed berry jam, ground bison, arugula, hummus chips, Entrée: rotisserie chicken, fiery jaw breakers, fingerling potatoes, tequila, Dessert: passion fruit, angel food cake, toasted marshmallows, fruit ring candies, Ariella Dalfen, North Shore LIJ Paramedic from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jing Cong, FDNY Paramedic Lieutenant from Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Richard Henderson, NYPD Bomb Squad Detective from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Anna Serrano, NYPD Police Sergeant from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: tuna noodle casserole, Tex-Mex condiments, barbecue potato chips, collard greens. @chefmike808 said he would've asked permission. Contestants in this heat were film and television actors. Michael Castellon is a Chef television personality.
Betsy Randle accidentally left a piece of plastic in a round 1 dish, then forgot an ingredient in round 2, leading to her ultimately getting eliminated in the final round. (eliminated after the appetizer), Christina Hinds, Executive Chef from Bayonne, NJ. Notes: All basket ingredients in this episode featured southern ingredients. Notes: Third episode of a five-part tournament. An extra ice cream machine was brought in so that both chefs could each make a mandatory ice cream creation in the dessert round.
The round 1 "breakfast in bread" ingredient was eggs and bacon in a sourdough breadbowl. 'I want a tri-state rager.'. Notes: This was a holiday themed episode. Notes: Each basket in this episode has at least one food from Ireland.
Notes: This episode had a theme of love, with each basket containing one or more ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs. 'Luckiest guy ever': Michael shared a snap of the ring after the proposal, 'I want a tri-state rager': Alex dished to PEOPLE that while the couple are not in a rush to get married, she would love a big wedding. Chef Palamaro is a sous chef at Tertulia, owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen. The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger was topped with lettuce and goose pate. Notes: The contestants were Food Network chefs competing alongside their mothers for a select charity. Appetizer: toybox eggplant, mission figs, sweetened condensed milk, Dessert: tofu sheets, baked lemon ricotta, blackberries, lavender salt, T.J. Ingraham, Chef & Restaurateur from Boulder, CO (eliminated after the appetizer), Judee Obcena, Chef de Partie from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée), James Horn, Director of Operations from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Frida Karani, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. (winner), Appetizer: duck and armagnac sausage, mixed berry applesauce, leeks, okra, Entrée: spaghetti pie, tomatillos, coulotte steak, burrata cheese, Dessert: trifle, Thai chili peppers, orange blossom water, anjou pears, Jennifer Lopez, Executive Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the appetizer), Carolina Saavedra, Sous Chef from Bronx, New York (eliminated after the entrée), Sophia Manatakis, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Heather Carr, Sous Chef from Denver, CO (winner), Appetizer: blood sausage, shishito peppers, Japanese mayonnaise, dates, Entrée: duck breast, broccoli rabe, mashed potato pancakes, Thai iced tea, Dessert: mango mochi ice cream, quince paste, instant oatmeal packets, dragon fruit, Josh Elkin (eliminated after the dessert), Appetizer: wagyu ground beef, Swiss chard, eggplant rollatini, ranch dressing soda, Entrée: lamb noisette roast, avocados, za’atar bread, frozen mint lemonade, Dessert: rice pudding-stuffed brioche, blood oranges, protein powder balls, strawberry rock candy, Appetizer: Jonah crab claws, sweet piquante peppers, asparagus, arepas, Entrée: New York strip steaks, Brussel sprouts, marshmallows, potato tot poutine, Dessert: smoked chili honey, cinnamon roll dough, strawberries, White Russian, Appetizer: striped bass fillets, squash purée, microgreens, passion fruit ice pops, Entrée: chicken kebobs, pickled gooseberries, purple cauliflower, truffle popcorn, Dessert: financiers, blueberries, candied fruit slices, statuette lollipops, Appetizer: lobster tails, leaf lettuce iceberg, star fruit, cinnamon toaster pastries, Entrée: yuca chips, bitter melon, brandy, swineapple, Dessert: macarons, soursop, drinkable yogurt, pistachios, Entrée: pork tenderloin, piccalilli, cranberry shelling beans, wedding rice. The contestants wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. The 'shark' in the dessert round was a watermelon carved to look like a shark.
Notes: Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes.
This episode centered around chocolate and the pantry was filled with various different chocolates and sweet ingredients. At the end of round 2, Chef Chris discovered he cut himself, and potentially contaminated his dishes, which led to his elimination.
Entrée: canned pork brains, Iberico collar, Donald Hawk, Sous Chef, The Gladly, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer), Laura Licona, Culinary Director, Emma's Torch, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Ryan Andre, Executive Chef, City Pork Brassierie & Bar, Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the dessert), Christian Hayes, Chef and Owner, Dandelion Catering, Yarmouth, ME (winner).
'I lost my dad almost two years ago. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, they were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
Notes: This episode had beach and sea-themed ingredients in each basket (which means seafood as well as picnic-type items that people might take and eat at the beach). Notes: This was a team competition, with each team consisting of two amateur cooks meeting for the first time as blind dates. Chef Z competed in the 16th season of Hell's Kitchen. Egg salad sandwiches provided by local NYC Japanese Restaurant Otaku Katsu. Notes: This was a Chinese New Year-themed episode. The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep the goat.
In this episode, all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking, and were required to bake something in every round. Donna and Harry were engaged at the time of filming. Notes: Part four of a four-part tournament.
Chef Anoosh cut himself in round 2, then Chef Desiree cut herself and was delayed in getting treated because the medic was busy bandaging Chef Anoosh.
In the dessert round, hammers were provided to help the chefs crack open the caltrops, and Ted warned the chefs that the caltrops were toxic if not cooked. Notes: Part 4 of 5. The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor. Each competitor received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchens. Notes: Guest judge Jordan Andino was a contestant from the Chopped season 15 episode, Heads Up! The chicken cocktail in round 2 contained gin, salt, pepper, and a raw chicken egg. This led to his elimination. The first round had to feature a whipped element. Filming returned to Queens County Farm for this year's tournament.
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win $50,000 for charity. Chef Chester-Tamayo cut herself in the last seconds of the appetizer round, leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat. 'We chefs can be commitment phobes and I've been married before? Notes: The theme of this episode was smoke. Notes: Contestants were asked to make brunch-themed dishes. Melissa has won on Guy's Grocery Games before. Notes: All of the basket ingredients were chosen by the fans via social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode.
Due to the heat of the ghost peppers, goggles were provided in the dessert basket. Notes: Each basket had seafood ingredients that are dangerous to obtain. Notes: This is the second time all four contestants were family members that work at the same family restaurant. Notes: Part 2 of 5. Notes: The theme of the episode is making chocolate desserts in every round; specifically candy in the first round, cake in the second, and ice cream in the third. Chef Brandon forgot to make a fourth serving of branzino in the second round and managed to cook and plate an extra serving in the final two minutes. Notes: All the contestants competing were food truck owners. Dessert: ricotta cheese, maple bacon lollipops, wonton wrappers, Appetizer: cinnamon rolls, Turkish coffee, quail eggs, tamarillos, Entrée: duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly, Dessert: pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach, truffles, Mark Mata, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée), Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Jonathan Kavourakis, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and olive), Entrée: layer cake (meatloaf with cream cheese), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy), Dessert: grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup), Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer), Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée), Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert), Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT (winner), Appetizer: mixed berry jam, ground bison, arugula, hummus chips, Entrée: rotisserie chicken, fiery jaw breakers, fingerling potatoes, tequila, Dessert: passion fruit, angel food cake, toasted marshmallows, fruit ring candies, Ariella Dalfen, North Shore LIJ Paramedic from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jing Cong, FDNY Paramedic Lieutenant from Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Richard Henderson, NYPD Bomb Squad Detective from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Anna Serrano, NYPD Police Sergeant from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: tuna noodle casserole, Tex-Mex condiments, barbecue potato chips, collard greens. @chefmike808 said he would've asked permission. Contestants in this heat were film and television actors. Michael Castellon is a Chef television personality.
Betsy Randle accidentally left a piece of plastic in a round 1 dish, then forgot an ingredient in round 2, leading to her ultimately getting eliminated in the final round. (eliminated after the appetizer), Christina Hinds, Executive Chef from Bayonne, NJ. Notes: All basket ingredients in this episode featured southern ingredients. Notes: Third episode of a five-part tournament. An extra ice cream machine was brought in so that both chefs could each make a mandatory ice cream creation in the dessert round.
The round 1 "breakfast in bread" ingredient was eggs and bacon in a sourdough breadbowl. 'I want a tri-state rager.'. Notes: This was a holiday themed episode. Notes: Each basket in this episode has at least one food from Ireland.
Notes: This episode had a theme of love, with each basket containing one or more ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs. 'Luckiest guy ever': Michael shared a snap of the ring after the proposal, 'I want a tri-state rager': Alex dished to PEOPLE that while the couple are not in a rush to get married, she would love a big wedding. Chef Palamaro is a sous chef at Tertulia, owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen. The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger was topped with lettuce and goose pate. Notes: The contestants were Food Network chefs competing alongside their mothers for a select charity. Appetizer: toybox eggplant, mission figs, sweetened condensed milk, Dessert: tofu sheets, baked lemon ricotta, blackberries, lavender salt, T.J. Ingraham, Chef & Restaurateur from Boulder, CO (eliminated after the appetizer), Judee Obcena, Chef de Partie from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée), James Horn, Director of Operations from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Frida Karani, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. (winner), Appetizer: duck and armagnac sausage, mixed berry applesauce, leeks, okra, Entrée: spaghetti pie, tomatillos, coulotte steak, burrata cheese, Dessert: trifle, Thai chili peppers, orange blossom water, anjou pears, Jennifer Lopez, Executive Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the appetizer), Carolina Saavedra, Sous Chef from Bronx, New York (eliminated after the entrée), Sophia Manatakis, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Heather Carr, Sous Chef from Denver, CO (winner), Appetizer: blood sausage, shishito peppers, Japanese mayonnaise, dates, Entrée: duck breast, broccoli rabe, mashed potato pancakes, Thai iced tea, Dessert: mango mochi ice cream, quince paste, instant oatmeal packets, dragon fruit, Josh Elkin (eliminated after the dessert), Appetizer: wagyu ground beef, Swiss chard, eggplant rollatini, ranch dressing soda, Entrée: lamb noisette roast, avocados, za’atar bread, frozen mint lemonade, Dessert: rice pudding-stuffed brioche, blood oranges, protein powder balls, strawberry rock candy, Appetizer: Jonah crab claws, sweet piquante peppers, asparagus, arepas, Entrée: New York strip steaks, Brussel sprouts, marshmallows, potato tot poutine, Dessert: smoked chili honey, cinnamon roll dough, strawberries, White Russian, Appetizer: striped bass fillets, squash purée, microgreens, passion fruit ice pops, Entrée: chicken kebobs, pickled gooseberries, purple cauliflower, truffle popcorn, Dessert: financiers, blueberries, candied fruit slices, statuette lollipops, Appetizer: lobster tails, leaf lettuce iceberg, star fruit, cinnamon toaster pastries, Entrée: yuca chips, bitter melon, brandy, swineapple, Dessert: macarons, soursop, drinkable yogurt, pistachios, Entrée: pork tenderloin, piccalilli, cranberry shelling beans, wedding rice. The contestants wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. The 'shark' in the dessert round was a watermelon carved to look like a shark.
Notes: Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes.
This episode centered around chocolate and the pantry was filled with various different chocolates and sweet ingredients. At the end of round 2, Chef Chris discovered he cut himself, and potentially contaminated his dishes, which led to his elimination.
Entrée: canned pork brains, Iberico collar, Donald Hawk, Sous Chef, The Gladly, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer), Laura Licona, Culinary Director, Emma's Torch, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Ryan Andre, Executive Chef, City Pork Brassierie & Bar, Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the dessert), Christian Hayes, Chef and Owner, Dandelion Catering, Yarmouth, ME (winner).
'I lost my dad almost two years ago. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, they were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
Notes: This episode had beach and sea-themed ingredients in each basket (which means seafood as well as picnic-type items that people might take and eat at the beach). Notes: This was a team competition, with each team consisting of two amateur cooks meeting for the first time as blind dates. Chef Z competed in the 16th season of Hell's Kitchen. Egg salad sandwiches provided by local NYC Japanese Restaurant Otaku Katsu. Notes: This was a Chinese New Year-themed episode. The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep the goat.
In this episode, all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking, and were required to bake something in every round. Donna and Harry were engaged at the time of filming. Notes: Part four of a four-part tournament.
Chef Anoosh cut himself in round 2, then Chef Desiree cut herself and was delayed in getting treated because the medic was busy bandaging Chef Anoosh.
In the dessert round, hammers were provided to help the chefs crack open the caltrops, and Ted warned the chefs that the caltrops were toxic if not cooked. Notes: Part 4 of 5. The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor. Each competitor received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchens. Notes: Guest judge Jordan Andino was a contestant from the Chopped season 15 episode, Heads Up! The chicken cocktail in round 2 contained gin, salt, pepper, and a raw chicken egg. This led to his elimination. The first round had to feature a whipped element. Filming returned to Queens County Farm for this year's tournament.
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win $50,000 for charity. Chef Chester-Tamayo cut herself in the last seconds of the appetizer round, leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat. 'We chefs can be commitment phobes and I've been married before? Notes: The theme of this episode was smoke. Notes: Contestants were asked to make brunch-themed dishes. Melissa has won on Guy's Grocery Games before. Notes: All of the basket ingredients were chosen by the fans via social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode.
Due to the heat of the ghost peppers, goggles were provided in the dessert basket. Notes: Each basket had seafood ingredients that are dangerous to obtain. Notes: This is the second time all four contestants were family members that work at the same family restaurant. Notes: Part 2 of 5. Notes: The theme of the episode is making chocolate desserts in every round; specifically candy in the first round, cake in the second, and ice cream in the third. Chef Brandon forgot to make a fourth serving of branzino in the second round and managed to cook and plate an extra serving in the final two minutes. Notes: All the contestants competing were food truck owners. Dessert: ricotta cheese, maple bacon lollipops, wonton wrappers, Appetizer: cinnamon rolls, Turkish coffee, quail eggs, tamarillos, Entrée: duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly, Dessert: pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach, truffles, Mark Mata, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée), Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Jonathan Kavourakis, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and olive), Entrée: layer cake (meatloaf with cream cheese), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy), Dessert: grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup), Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer), Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée), Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert), Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT (winner), Appetizer: mixed berry jam, ground bison, arugula, hummus chips, Entrée: rotisserie chicken, fiery jaw breakers, fingerling potatoes, tequila, Dessert: passion fruit, angel food cake, toasted marshmallows, fruit ring candies, Ariella Dalfen, North Shore LIJ Paramedic from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jing Cong, FDNY Paramedic Lieutenant from Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Richard Henderson, NYPD Bomb Squad Detective from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Anna Serrano, NYPD Police Sergeant from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: tuna noodle casserole, Tex-Mex condiments, barbecue potato chips, collard greens. @chefmike808 said he would've asked permission. Contestants in this heat were film and television actors. Michael Castellon is a Chef television personality.
Betsy Randle accidentally left a piece of plastic in a round 1 dish, then forgot an ingredient in round 2, leading to her ultimately getting eliminated in the final round. (eliminated after the appetizer), Christina Hinds, Executive Chef from Bayonne, NJ. Notes: All basket ingredients in this episode featured southern ingredients. Notes: Third episode of a five-part tournament. An extra ice cream machine was brought in so that both chefs could each make a mandatory ice cream creation in the dessert round.
The round 1 "breakfast in bread" ingredient was eggs and bacon in a sourdough breadbowl. 'I want a tri-state rager.'. Notes: This was a holiday themed episode. Notes: Each basket in this episode has at least one food from Ireland.
Notes: This episode had a theme of love, with each basket containing one or more ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs. 'Luckiest guy ever': Michael shared a snap of the ring after the proposal, 'I want a tri-state rager': Alex dished to PEOPLE that while the couple are not in a rush to get married, she would love a big wedding. Chef Palamaro is a sous chef at Tertulia, owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen. The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger was topped with lettuce and goose pate. Notes: The contestants were Food Network chefs competing alongside their mothers for a select charity. Appetizer: toybox eggplant, mission figs, sweetened condensed milk, Dessert: tofu sheets, baked lemon ricotta, blackberries, lavender salt, T.J. Ingraham, Chef & Restaurateur from Boulder, CO (eliminated after the appetizer), Judee Obcena, Chef de Partie from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée), James Horn, Director of Operations from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Frida Karani, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. (winner), Appetizer: duck and armagnac sausage, mixed berry applesauce, leeks, okra, Entrée: spaghetti pie, tomatillos, coulotte steak, burrata cheese, Dessert: trifle, Thai chili peppers, orange blossom water, anjou pears, Jennifer Lopez, Executive Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the appetizer), Carolina Saavedra, Sous Chef from Bronx, New York (eliminated after the entrée), Sophia Manatakis, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Heather Carr, Sous Chef from Denver, CO (winner), Appetizer: blood sausage, shishito peppers, Japanese mayonnaise, dates, Entrée: duck breast, broccoli rabe, mashed potato pancakes, Thai iced tea, Dessert: mango mochi ice cream, quince paste, instant oatmeal packets, dragon fruit, Josh Elkin (eliminated after the dessert), Appetizer: wagyu ground beef, Swiss chard, eggplant rollatini, ranch dressing soda, Entrée: lamb noisette roast, avocados, za’atar bread, frozen mint lemonade, Dessert: rice pudding-stuffed brioche, blood oranges, protein powder balls, strawberry rock candy, Appetizer: Jonah crab claws, sweet piquante peppers, asparagus, arepas, Entrée: New York strip steaks, Brussel sprouts, marshmallows, potato tot poutine, Dessert: smoked chili honey, cinnamon roll dough, strawberries, White Russian, Appetizer: striped bass fillets, squash purée, microgreens, passion fruit ice pops, Entrée: chicken kebobs, pickled gooseberries, purple cauliflower, truffle popcorn, Dessert: financiers, blueberries, candied fruit slices, statuette lollipops, Appetizer: lobster tails, leaf lettuce iceberg, star fruit, cinnamon toaster pastries, Entrée: yuca chips, bitter melon, brandy, swineapple, Dessert: macarons, soursop, drinkable yogurt, pistachios, Entrée: pork tenderloin, piccalilli, cranberry shelling beans, wedding rice. The contestants wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. The 'shark' in the dessert round was a watermelon carved to look like a shark.
Notes: Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes.
This episode centered around chocolate and the pantry was filled with various different chocolates and sweet ingredients. At the end of round 2, Chef Chris discovered he cut himself, and potentially contaminated his dishes, which led to his elimination.
Entrée: canned pork brains, Iberico collar, Donald Hawk, Sous Chef, The Gladly, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer), Laura Licona, Culinary Director, Emma's Torch, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Ryan Andre, Executive Chef, City Pork Brassierie & Bar, Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the dessert), Christian Hayes, Chef and Owner, Dandelion Catering, Yarmouth, ME (winner).
'I lost my dad almost two years ago. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, they were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
Notes: This episode had beach and sea-themed ingredients in each basket (which means seafood as well as picnic-type items that people might take and eat at the beach). Notes: This was a team competition, with each team consisting of two amateur cooks meeting for the first time as blind dates. Chef Z competed in the 16th season of Hell's Kitchen. Egg salad sandwiches provided by local NYC Japanese Restaurant Otaku Katsu. Notes: This was a Chinese New Year-themed episode. The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep the goat.
In this episode, all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking, and were required to bake something in every round. Donna and Harry were engaged at the time of filming. Notes: Part four of a four-part tournament.
Chef Anoosh cut himself in round 2, then Chef Desiree cut herself and was delayed in getting treated because the medic was busy bandaging Chef Anoosh.
In the dessert round, hammers were provided to help the chefs crack open the caltrops, and Ted warned the chefs that the caltrops were toxic if not cooked. Notes: Part 4 of 5. The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor. Each competitor received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchens. Notes: Guest judge Jordan Andino was a contestant from the Chopped season 15 episode, Heads Up! The chicken cocktail in round 2 contained gin, salt, pepper, and a raw chicken egg. This led to his elimination. The first round had to feature a whipped element. Filming returned to Queens County Farm for this year's tournament.
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win $50,000 for charity. Chef Chester-Tamayo cut herself in the last seconds of the appetizer round, leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat. 'We chefs can be commitment phobes and I've been married before? Notes: The theme of this episode was smoke. Notes: Contestants were asked to make brunch-themed dishes. Melissa has won on Guy's Grocery Games before. Notes: All of the basket ingredients were chosen by the fans via social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode.
Due to the heat of the ghost peppers, goggles were provided in the dessert basket. Notes: Each basket had seafood ingredients that are dangerous to obtain. Notes: This is the second time all four contestants were family members that work at the same family restaurant. Notes: Part 2 of 5. Notes: The theme of the episode is making chocolate desserts in every round; specifically candy in the first round, cake in the second, and ice cream in the third. Chef Brandon forgot to make a fourth serving of branzino in the second round and managed to cook and plate an extra serving in the final two minutes. Notes: All the contestants competing were food truck owners. Dessert: ricotta cheese, maple bacon lollipops, wonton wrappers, Appetizer: cinnamon rolls, Turkish coffee, quail eggs, tamarillos, Entrée: duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly, Dessert: pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach, truffles, Mark Mata, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée), Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Jonathan Kavourakis, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and olive), Entrée: layer cake (meatloaf with cream cheese), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy), Dessert: grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup), Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer), Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée), Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert), Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT (winner), Appetizer: mixed berry jam, ground bison, arugula, hummus chips, Entrée: rotisserie chicken, fiery jaw breakers, fingerling potatoes, tequila, Dessert: passion fruit, angel food cake, toasted marshmallows, fruit ring candies, Ariella Dalfen, North Shore LIJ Paramedic from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jing Cong, FDNY Paramedic Lieutenant from Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Richard Henderson, NYPD Bomb Squad Detective from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Anna Serrano, NYPD Police Sergeant from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: tuna noodle casserole, Tex-Mex condiments, barbecue potato chips, collard greens. @chefmike808 said he would've asked permission. Contestants in this heat were film and television actors. Michael Castellon is a Chef television personality.
Betsy Randle accidentally left a piece of plastic in a round 1 dish, then forgot an ingredient in round 2, leading to her ultimately getting eliminated in the final round. (eliminated after the appetizer), Christina Hinds, Executive Chef from Bayonne, NJ. Notes: All basket ingredients in this episode featured southern ingredients. Notes: Third episode of a five-part tournament. An extra ice cream machine was brought in so that both chefs could each make a mandatory ice cream creation in the dessert round.
The round 1 "breakfast in bread" ingredient was eggs and bacon in a sourdough breadbowl. 'I want a tri-state rager.'. Notes: This was a holiday themed episode. Notes: Each basket in this episode has at least one food from Ireland.
Notes: This episode had a theme of love, with each basket containing one or more ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs. 'Luckiest guy ever': Michael shared a snap of the ring after the proposal, 'I want a tri-state rager': Alex dished to PEOPLE that while the couple are not in a rush to get married, she would love a big wedding. Chef Palamaro is a sous chef at Tertulia, owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen. The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger was topped with lettuce and goose pate. Notes: The contestants were Food Network chefs competing alongside their mothers for a select charity. Appetizer: toybox eggplant, mission figs, sweetened condensed milk, Dessert: tofu sheets, baked lemon ricotta, blackberries, lavender salt, T.J. Ingraham, Chef & Restaurateur from Boulder, CO (eliminated after the appetizer), Judee Obcena, Chef de Partie from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée), James Horn, Director of Operations from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Frida Karani, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. (winner), Appetizer: duck and armagnac sausage, mixed berry applesauce, leeks, okra, Entrée: spaghetti pie, tomatillos, coulotte steak, burrata cheese, Dessert: trifle, Thai chili peppers, orange blossom water, anjou pears, Jennifer Lopez, Executive Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the appetizer), Carolina Saavedra, Sous Chef from Bronx, New York (eliminated after the entrée), Sophia Manatakis, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Heather Carr, Sous Chef from Denver, CO (winner), Appetizer: blood sausage, shishito peppers, Japanese mayonnaise, dates, Entrée: duck breast, broccoli rabe, mashed potato pancakes, Thai iced tea, Dessert: mango mochi ice cream, quince paste, instant oatmeal packets, dragon fruit, Josh Elkin (eliminated after the dessert), Appetizer: wagyu ground beef, Swiss chard, eggplant rollatini, ranch dressing soda, Entrée: lamb noisette roast, avocados, za’atar bread, frozen mint lemonade, Dessert: rice pudding-stuffed brioche, blood oranges, protein powder balls, strawberry rock candy, Appetizer: Jonah crab claws, sweet piquante peppers, asparagus, arepas, Entrée: New York strip steaks, Brussel sprouts, marshmallows, potato tot poutine, Dessert: smoked chili honey, cinnamon roll dough, strawberries, White Russian, Appetizer: striped bass fillets, squash purée, microgreens, passion fruit ice pops, Entrée: chicken kebobs, pickled gooseberries, purple cauliflower, truffle popcorn, Dessert: financiers, blueberries, candied fruit slices, statuette lollipops, Appetizer: lobster tails, leaf lettuce iceberg, star fruit, cinnamon toaster pastries, Entrée: yuca chips, bitter melon, brandy, swineapple, Dessert: macarons, soursop, drinkable yogurt, pistachios, Entrée: pork tenderloin, piccalilli, cranberry shelling beans, wedding rice. The contestants wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. The 'shark' in the dessert round was a watermelon carved to look like a shark.
Notes: Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes.
This episode centered around chocolate and the pantry was filled with various different chocolates and sweet ingredients. At the end of round 2, Chef Chris discovered he cut himself, and potentially contaminated his dishes, which led to his elimination.
Entrée: canned pork brains, Iberico collar, Donald Hawk, Sous Chef, The Gladly, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer), Laura Licona, Culinary Director, Emma's Torch, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Ryan Andre, Executive Chef, City Pork Brassierie & Bar, Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the dessert), Christian Hayes, Chef and Owner, Dandelion Catering, Yarmouth, ME (winner).
'I lost my dad almost two years ago. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, they were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
Notes: This episode had beach and sea-themed ingredients in each basket (which means seafood as well as picnic-type items that people might take and eat at the beach). Notes: This was a team competition, with each team consisting of two amateur cooks meeting for the first time as blind dates. Chef Z competed in the 16th season of Hell's Kitchen. Egg salad sandwiches provided by local NYC Japanese Restaurant Otaku Katsu. Notes: This was a Chinese New Year-themed episode. The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep the goat.
In this episode, all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking, and were required to bake something in every round. Donna and Harry were engaged at the time of filming. Notes: Part four of a four-part tournament.
Chef Anoosh cut himself in round 2, then Chef Desiree cut herself and was delayed in getting treated because the medic was busy bandaging Chef Anoosh.
In the dessert round, hammers were provided to help the chefs crack open the caltrops, and Ted warned the chefs that the caltrops were toxic if not cooked. Notes: Part 4 of 5. The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor. Each competitor received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchens. Notes: Guest judge Jordan Andino was a contestant from the Chopped season 15 episode, Heads Up! The chicken cocktail in round 2 contained gin, salt, pepper, and a raw chicken egg. This led to his elimination. The first round had to feature a whipped element. Filming returned to Queens County Farm for this year's tournament.
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win $50,000 for charity. Chef Chester-Tamayo cut herself in the last seconds of the appetizer round, leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat. 'We chefs can be commitment phobes and I've been married before? Notes: The theme of this episode was smoke. Notes: Contestants were asked to make brunch-themed dishes. Melissa has won on Guy's Grocery Games before. Notes: All of the basket ingredients were chosen by the fans via social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode.
Notes: In this episode, each basket contained ingredients associated with summertime. Notes: The theme of this episode revolved around inexpensive food items leading to the basket ingredients being convenience food items or street food. Chris Santos cut his finger in round 1.
Chef Hahn and Chef Vanderwarker were in a relationship prior to competing on this episode.
Michael Castellon is a Chef TV character. His ethnicity is White.
Notes: All of the contestants are models as well as professional chefs. ", 'And he goes, "There's no deer." Learn the entirety of their amazing love story here. Notes: The basket ingredients in this episode were inexpensive and budget-friendly. This episode was dedicated to the memory of Lily Nichols' father, Jeffrey Nichols, who died just prior to the airing of this episode. Notes: This is the third summer grilling tournament. Notes: All of the competitors in this episode owned food trucks. Notes: Pastry chefs competed in this special all-desserts episode with chocolate in every round. Chef Carolina failed to plate a sandwich portion on one of the plates, which also had a basket ingredient (huevos haminados) in it, resulting in her elimination. Castellon is a former Chopped champion and featured on Iron Chef America: The Series as Sous Chef to Alex Guarnaschelli. Notes: Fernanda made a churro to go with her dessert but forgot to plate it. Entrée: wild boar, dandelion greens, wildflower honey. The fish carcasses were from catfish heads and cod. In round 2, Chef Jennifer left out the red noodle beans from her dish, which ultimately led to her being chopped in the final round. Notes: The theme for this episode was cheese: every basket contained two types of cheese.
Due to the heat of the ghost peppers, goggles were provided in the dessert basket. Notes: Each basket had seafood ingredients that are dangerous to obtain. Notes: This is the second time all four contestants were family members that work at the same family restaurant. Notes: Part 2 of 5. Notes: The theme of the episode is making chocolate desserts in every round; specifically candy in the first round, cake in the second, and ice cream in the third. Chef Brandon forgot to make a fourth serving of branzino in the second round and managed to cook and plate an extra serving in the final two minutes. Notes: All the contestants competing were food truck owners. Dessert: ricotta cheese, maple bacon lollipops, wonton wrappers, Appetizer: cinnamon rolls, Turkish coffee, quail eggs, tamarillos, Entrée: duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly, Dessert: pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach, truffles, Mark Mata, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée), Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Jonathan Kavourakis, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and olive), Entrée: layer cake (meatloaf with cream cheese), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy), Dessert: grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup), Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer), Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée), Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert), Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT (winner), Appetizer: mixed berry jam, ground bison, arugula, hummus chips, Entrée: rotisserie chicken, fiery jaw breakers, fingerling potatoes, tequila, Dessert: passion fruit, angel food cake, toasted marshmallows, fruit ring candies, Ariella Dalfen, North Shore LIJ Paramedic from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jing Cong, FDNY Paramedic Lieutenant from Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Richard Henderson, NYPD Bomb Squad Detective from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Anna Serrano, NYPD Police Sergeant from New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: tuna noodle casserole, Tex-Mex condiments, barbecue potato chips, collard greens. @chefmike808 said he would've asked permission. Contestants in this heat were film and television actors. Michael Castellon is a Chef television personality.
Betsy Randle accidentally left a piece of plastic in a round 1 dish, then forgot an ingredient in round 2, leading to her ultimately getting eliminated in the final round. (eliminated after the appetizer), Christina Hinds, Executive Chef from Bayonne, NJ. Notes: All basket ingredients in this episode featured southern ingredients. Notes: Third episode of a five-part tournament. An extra ice cream machine was brought in so that both chefs could each make a mandatory ice cream creation in the dessert round.
The round 1 "breakfast in bread" ingredient was eggs and bacon in a sourdough breadbowl. 'I want a tri-state rager.'. Notes: This was a holiday themed episode. Notes: Each basket in this episode has at least one food from Ireland.
Notes: This episode had a theme of love, with each basket containing one or more ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs. 'Luckiest guy ever': Michael shared a snap of the ring after the proposal, 'I want a tri-state rager': Alex dished to PEOPLE that while the couple are not in a rush to get married, she would love a big wedding. Chef Palamaro is a sous chef at Tertulia, owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen. The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger was topped with lettuce and goose pate. Notes: The contestants were Food Network chefs competing alongside their mothers for a select charity. Appetizer: toybox eggplant, mission figs, sweetened condensed milk, Dessert: tofu sheets, baked lemon ricotta, blackberries, lavender salt, T.J. Ingraham, Chef & Restaurateur from Boulder, CO (eliminated after the appetizer), Judee Obcena, Chef de Partie from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée), James Horn, Director of Operations from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Frida Karani, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. (winner), Appetizer: duck and armagnac sausage, mixed berry applesauce, leeks, okra, Entrée: spaghetti pie, tomatillos, coulotte steak, burrata cheese, Dessert: trifle, Thai chili peppers, orange blossom water, anjou pears, Jennifer Lopez, Executive Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the appetizer), Carolina Saavedra, Sous Chef from Bronx, New York (eliminated after the entrée), Sophia Manatakis, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Heather Carr, Sous Chef from Denver, CO (winner), Appetizer: blood sausage, shishito peppers, Japanese mayonnaise, dates, Entrée: duck breast, broccoli rabe, mashed potato pancakes, Thai iced tea, Dessert: mango mochi ice cream, quince paste, instant oatmeal packets, dragon fruit, Josh Elkin (eliminated after the dessert), Appetizer: wagyu ground beef, Swiss chard, eggplant rollatini, ranch dressing soda, Entrée: lamb noisette roast, avocados, za’atar bread, frozen mint lemonade, Dessert: rice pudding-stuffed brioche, blood oranges, protein powder balls, strawberry rock candy, Appetizer: Jonah crab claws, sweet piquante peppers, asparagus, arepas, Entrée: New York strip steaks, Brussel sprouts, marshmallows, potato tot poutine, Dessert: smoked chili honey, cinnamon roll dough, strawberries, White Russian, Appetizer: striped bass fillets, squash purée, microgreens, passion fruit ice pops, Entrée: chicken kebobs, pickled gooseberries, purple cauliflower, truffle popcorn, Dessert: financiers, blueberries, candied fruit slices, statuette lollipops, Appetizer: lobster tails, leaf lettuce iceberg, star fruit, cinnamon toaster pastries, Entrée: yuca chips, bitter melon, brandy, swineapple, Dessert: macarons, soursop, drinkable yogurt, pistachios, Entrée: pork tenderloin, piccalilli, cranberry shelling beans, wedding rice. The contestants wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. The 'shark' in the dessert round was a watermelon carved to look like a shark.
Notes: Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes.
This episode centered around chocolate and the pantry was filled with various different chocolates and sweet ingredients. At the end of round 2, Chef Chris discovered he cut himself, and potentially contaminated his dishes, which led to his elimination.
Entrée: canned pork brains, Iberico collar, Donald Hawk, Sous Chef, The Gladly, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer), Laura Licona, Culinary Director, Emma's Torch, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée), Ryan Andre, Executive Chef, City Pork Brassierie & Bar, Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the dessert), Christian Hayes, Chef and Owner, Dandelion Catering, Yarmouth, ME (winner).
'I lost my dad almost two years ago. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, they were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
Notes: This episode had beach and sea-themed ingredients in each basket (which means seafood as well as picnic-type items that people might take and eat at the beach). Notes: This was a team competition, with each team consisting of two amateur cooks meeting for the first time as blind dates. Chef Z competed in the 16th season of Hell's Kitchen. Egg salad sandwiches provided by local NYC Japanese Restaurant Otaku Katsu. Notes: This was a Chinese New Year-themed episode. The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep the goat.
In this episode, all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking, and were required to bake something in every round. Donna and Harry were engaged at the time of filming. Notes: Part four of a four-part tournament.
Chef Anoosh cut himself in round 2, then Chef Desiree cut herself and was delayed in getting treated because the medic was busy bandaging Chef Anoosh.
In the dessert round, hammers were provided to help the chefs crack open the caltrops, and Ted warned the chefs that the caltrops were toxic if not cooked. Notes: Part 4 of 5. The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor. Each competitor received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchens. Notes: Guest judge Jordan Andino was a contestant from the Chopped season 15 episode, Heads Up! The chicken cocktail in round 2 contained gin, salt, pepper, and a raw chicken egg. This led to his elimination. The first round had to feature a whipped element. Filming returned to Queens County Farm for this year's tournament.
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win $50,000 for charity. Chef Chester-Tamayo cut herself in the last seconds of the appetizer round, leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat. 'We chefs can be commitment phobes and I've been married before? Notes: The theme of this episode was smoke. Notes: Contestants were asked to make brunch-themed dishes. Melissa has won on Guy's Grocery Games before. Notes: All of the basket ingredients were chosen by the fans via social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode.
The first round was extended to 30 minutes. A basket ingredient in the entree round (the beef jerky) was made by Alton from brined, dehydrated flank steak. In round 3, Chef Javier cut himself. They had 30 minutes for the first round, 45 minutes for the second round, and 1 hour for the third round.
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