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Episode 8: Southern Comfort vs. Italian Elegance
After the two remaining recruits meet with their mentors, Loni and Rachael settle on a Southern menu, and Nicole and Anne on an Italian menu. With a practice cook before the final cook, the recruits have a chance to hash out ideas and make minor tweaks before the big day. "I don't know if I can do it tomorrow," says Loni, who worries that Rachael's ingredient-heavy recipes will be difficult to replicate. Meanwhile, Nicole is thinking about something entirely different: "Worst-case scenario is I make three judges sick," she says blankly.