Round one of the competition heats up when past contestants from The Next Food Network Star open their appetizer round baskets to find offal and a sweet treat. Then, in the entrée round, the chefs face a challenge when they discover an unusually bitter vegetable in the mystery basket. And, the creative juices flow when the two finalists must whip up desserts using Indian cheese and carrots in efforts to advance to the finale.
Competitors include: Brad Sorenson, Debbie Lee, Lisa Garza, Michael ProiettiJudges include: Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, Marcus Samuelsson
