Host Kristin Chenoweth challenges the final two teams to think outside the box and create a one-of-a-kind gift that will impress King Kandy of Candy Land. The stakes have gone up, and these talented cake and sugar artists must also include a tasting element, with a portion of their cake and sugar showpieces served to win over judges Nacho Aguirre and Aarti Sequeira and win $25,000.
Unique and colorful creatures call the villages of Candy Land home. Host Kristin Chenoweth challenges five teams of cake and sugar artists to create mystical and magical creatures the likes of which have never been seen before in Candy Land. Judges Nacho Aguirre and Aarti Sequeira determine which team will not advance in the competition, and David Bromstad shares a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Candy Land.
They're as all-American as baseball, Fourth of July and "The Star-Spangled Banner." We're talking about BURGERS AND DOGS! Sunny Anderson, Aarti Sequeira, Michael Chiarello and Adam Gertler showcase their best hamburger and hot dog creations. We've got a giant burger weighing in at three-and-a-half pounds, a melt-in-your-mouth Patty Melt Muffaletta and hot dogs like you've never seen -- or tasted -- before!
Host Maneet Chauhan welcomes three teams to the first qualifying round, where they learn that this year, Santa's reindeer are taking the holidays off and he's holding open auditions to replace them! Each team of cake and sugar artists must showcase an unlikely understudy who dreams of winning a spot to pull the sleigh. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide which two teams move on and which team heads home.
Every baker's life is on the line today in a single challenge. Host John Henson asks the bakers to create a dessert that resembles an assigned classic ruin and represent the monster who haunts it, such as crumbling castle and vampire, old amphitheater and zombie actor, or Stonehenge and demon druids. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young pick the winner to receive $1,000, and one baker goes home.
Host Jonathan Bennett challenges the semi-finalists to imagine what would happen when nature fights back against humans. With the sugar artist in the hot seat, each display must have an element of the attacking nature made entirely out of sugar! Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira determine which two survivors have what it takes to battle it out for the title of Halloween Wars champion and $25,000!
In the semifinal haunted heat, host John Henson asks the bakers to create macabre oil painting desserts inspired by creepy masterpieces depicting subjects like drooling hounds of hell, a screaming banshee, and a ghost child. Then, the bottom three bakers take on witchy desserts with edible candles to keep their flame alive in the competition. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young send the least successful baker home.
Four chefs do their best to not get kicked to the curb when Alex Guarnaschelli asks them to create a curbside breakfast. Then, there's no time to lounge as they pilfer the parking lot looking for ingredients worthy of a poolside lunch for judges Antonia Lofaso and Aarti Sequeira. Things get real when the final two chefs rummage through shoppers' carts to reel in a romantic dinner dish.
The score is tied so Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman are both eager to get ahead by making cakes for a Bollywood-themed party hosted by celebrity chef Aarti Sequeira. Inspired by the culture, colors and art of Bollywood, Buddy sets out to create a multi-tiered cake with all the bells and whistles to emphasize his talents. Duff, however, hopes the intricate detail on his smaller cake will earn the win.
Guy Fieri sends his pal Noah Cappe to visit Paducah, Kentucky, where he'll meet up with celebrity chefs Aarti Sequeira and Joe Sasto. As the "Bite Club," they’ll dive into the local food scene, trying the best dishes at the hottest restaurants. They taste everything from BBQ and BLTs to seafood and vegan fare as they each try to select one dish for a panel of Guy's esteemed judges to decide the top local dish!