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Putting the Savory Into Sweets
This week the competition lands on the sweeter side; as Ted explains, "to be America's best cook, you have to have range in the kitchen." The home cooks will be taking on desserts, but not just the usual: They'll have to incorporate bacon. Ted warns them: "In the right hands, bacon can enhance any dish, but getting that perfect balance between savory and sweet can stump even the best chefs."