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Chefs' Cut: Alex vs Modernist Cuisine

Episode | From: Alex vs America

Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong watch as three modernist cuisine experts from across the US show Alex what they can do. These chefs from New Jersey, Colorado and South Carolina are ready to stretch the boundaries of food in two rounds of intense competition.

Iron Chef America: Morimoto vs. Puck

Episode | From: Iron Chef America

The competition continues with Morimoto accepting the challenge from Wolfgang Puck. Puck, the original celebrity chef, is host of Wolfgang Puck's Cooking Class on Food Network. Can Morimoto make it through an unprecedented two battles in a row?

Iron Chef America: Flay vs. Sakai

Episode | From: Iron Chef America

In a new Iron Chef rivalry, Bobby Flay takes on Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai, who has won more battles than any other Iron Chef and will open a new restaurant in Hawaii this year.

Nancy Silverton

PROFILES

This California-born chef, restaurateur, and author got her start when Wolfgang Puck hired her as head pastry chef at Spago in 1982. She then went on to co-found the world-famous La Brea Bakery and Campanile, and eventually co-owned Osteria Mozza with partners Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich.Nancy Silverton has a reputation for being fearless. She’s earned multiple James Beard Awards and co-opened a bread-and-cheese-centric restaurant (Osteria Mozza) in one of the most health-conscious cities in America: Los Angeles. The best part? It was such a success, she co-opened second and third locations in New Port and Singapore, as well as spin-off restaurants Pizzeria Mozza, Chi Spacca, and Mozza2Go.Naturally, her hard work has not gone unnoticed: On her ever-growing list of accolades, you’ll find Bon Appetit’s “Food Artisan” award, as well as the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Chef” award. In 2017, she was profiled in Netflix's Chef's Table series. Silverton has also authored numerous cookbooks, including Pastries from the La Brea Bakery and The Mozza Cookbook. When she’s not in the kitchen, she’s serving as a member of the Macy’s Culinary Council, as well as supporting and fundraising for several charities including Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Dean McDermott

TALENT

Dean McDermott, actor, television personality and Gourmet Dad, opened his home to America during the six seasons of the hit show Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, along with wife Tori Spelling. Born and raised in Toronto, Dean is the winner of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off, Season 2 and recently returned to his hometown to host the highly anticipated Food Network Canada series Chopped Canada. A self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie, the father of five is an avid adventurer and a mixed martial arts enthusiast. He also races motorcycles and is a phenomenal cook and a master DIYer. He appears regularly on a variety of daytime talk and entertainment shows, is a regular contributor to Parenting.com and is concentrating on growing his Gourmet Dad brand as he continues his culinary arts studies at the Art Institute of California's Culinary School. Dean shares his experiences and knowledge on his website, DeanMcDermott.com. From family and relationships to projects and hobbies, the site serves as a pit stop for dudes and dads of any age who want to talk shop about man-of-the-house stuff. Dean recently finished production on Tori & Dean: Cabin Fever, a series that follows Tori and Dean and their kids while they renovate an Ontario lakeside cottage into their dream vacation home. As a modern-day renaissance father, Dean keeps family, food and fun his primary focus. Dean is currently working on his first cookbook, which will be released in 2014. Find Dean on Twitter, @Deanracer, and Facebook, DeanMcDermott007.

Celeb Heroes vs Villains: America's Next Top Cook

Episode | From: Worst Cooks in America

For the final showdown, the remaining recruits work together in a "Celebrity Game Night" challenge to win ingredients before they must go head-to-head against their own teammates to earn a spot in the top two! In their last skill drill cook, the final four cook a composed dish to prove their worth. Then, chefs Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso guide the finalists in preparing a three-course restaurant-quality meal. Judges Gino D'Acampo, Judy Joo and Kelsey Barnard Clark will blind-taste the dishes to crown the winner of $25,000 for charity!

Charles Phan

PROFILES

Charles Phan is the inventor of modern Vietnamese cuisine in America and Executive Chef and Owner of the Slanted Door family of restaurants. Born in Da Lat, Vietnam in 1962, the Phan family relocated just before the fall of Saigon, and spent two years in Guam before finally settling in San Francisco’s Chinatown in 1977. A former architecture student at UC Berkeley (and a one-time software salesman), Phan opened his first restaurant, The Slanted Door, on Valencia Street in San Francisco’s Mission District in 1995. It was quickly recognized for its unique Vietnamese flavor. The restaurant relocated from its original space to its current location in the historic Ferry Building in 2004. Phan’s other restaurants are: Out the Door/OTD, The Coachman, Hard Water, South at SFJAZZ, and Green Cap Catering. All are located in San Francisco, California. In 2004, Phan won the James Beard Foundation award for “Best Chef: California.” The Slanted Door was also nominated in the “Outstanding Restaurant” category in 2008, 2013 and 2014. In 2010 and 2011, Phan was nominated “Outstanding Chef” by the foundation. The Slanted Door won Outstanding Restaurant in 2014.Charles has been featured on Food Network’s Iron Chef America, Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything, and Esquire Network’s Knife Fight. In addition to his awards and accolades, Phan is a leader in San Francisco food community and has participated in charitable events including Share Our Strength, Project Open Hands, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Make a Wish Foundation, Meals on Wheels, CUESA, Alex’s Lemonade, One Vietnam, 18 Reasons, Taste of the Nation. Charles’ first cookbook “Vietnamese Home Cooking” published by Ten Speed Press won 2013 IACP Chefs and Restaurants cookbook award. His second cookbook “The Slanted Door: Modern Vietnamese Food” was published in the Fall of 2014. Charles' Restaurants:Out the Door (San Francisco, CA)The Slanted Door (San Francisco, CA)OTD (San Francisco CA)Charles' Books:The Slanted Door: Modern Vietnamese Food (2014)Vietnamese Home Cooking (2012)

Alex Turns the Table

Episode | From: Wildcard Kitchen

After years of host Eric Adjepong tormenting Alex Guarnaschelli on "Alex vs America," the tables have turned as Alex takes over Wildcard Kitchen. It's Eric's turn in the hot seat when Alex invites two champion chefs who have beaten Eric in the past, Sara Bradley and Kelsey Barnard Clark. Eric will put up $5,000 of his own money to cook head-to-head against his old rivals, but can he defend his house and claim a potential pot of $15,000?

Kitchen Comebacks

Episode | From: The Kitchen

The Kitchen is bringing back old-school favorites with tasty updates! Geoffrey Zakarian shares his recipe for Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Jeff Mauro makes Chicken Kiev with Peas and Carrots, and Alex Guarnaschelli has a comfort food classic with her Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles. Sunny Anderson and Katie Lee Biegel have the sweet treats covered with Sunny's Quick Waffle Iron PB&J Affair and Katie's Classic Molasses Cookies. Plus, the hosts chat about the new season of Alex vs America!

Meats and Treats

Episode | From: The Kitchen

The Kitchen throws an epic backyard barbecue! Sunny Anderson sears a juicy Skirt Steak with Cowgirl Butter, which Geoffrey Zakarian pairs with a Grilled Summer Ratatouille. Then, Katie Lee Biegel prepares a sweet and spicy Pepper Jelly Baked Beans, the crew serves up cookout favorites and Chef Eric Adjepong shares a Senegalese Burger with Yassa Onion Jam and the scoop on "Alex vs America!"