The competition kicks off with Alton Brown's Chairman's Challenge that forces the seven chefs to show their resourcefulness by using a single protein in as many ways as possible. When one chef takes too many risks and another isn't risky enough, one of them ends up in the bottom. Then, things get real when two chefs fight to avoid elimination in a fishy first Secret Ingredient Showdown, and judges Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Ching-He Huang send one chef packing.
The culinary masters from Iron Chef are sharing their favorite Italian eats. Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian loves the California-Italian inspired dishes at Spartina restaurant in Los Angeles, and Iron Chef Gauntlet competitor Stephanie Izard loves the wood-fired Diavolo and Vongole Bianco pizzas at Nostrana in Portland, Oregon. Iron Chef winner Lee Anne Wong finds pasta perfection at Domenica in New Orleans, while Iron Chef Bobby Flay swoons over the colorful plates of vegetables at Via Carota in New York City.
Have no fear, the hosts are here to show you how to conquer the kitchen! Geoffrey Zakarian uses parchment paper techniques for two easy and delicious dishes: Simple Seared Fish with Herb Salad and a Pear and Maple Upside Down Tart. Then, Katie Lee Biegel gets the scoop on grains and mixes up a Creamy Mushroom Farrotto, Alex Guarnaschelli takes on the choke with her Artichokes with Lemony Dipping Sauce and Jeff Mauro flips the script with his Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta.
Geoffrey Zakarian and his co-hosts turn cafeteria classics into meals the whole family will love. Sunny Anderson transforms the iconic "square pizza" into her Nunya Business Class of '93 Square Cheese Pizza, complete with mini meatballs! Michelin-trained chef and internet sensation Poppy O'Toole recreates a cafeteria classic -- Potato Smileys! Then, Alex Guarnaschelli makes her Pork Sloppy Joes with Pickled Onions, packed with flavorful and fresh toppings, and Jeff Mauro upgrades greasy school cookies to his Gooey Cafeteria Chocolate Chip Cookies.
The Kitchen crew takes a tour of street foods from around the world! The Iron Chefs team up to make Parisian crepes with Alex Guarnaschelli's Crepe with Salty Ham and Cheese Sauce and Geoffrey Zakarian’s Crepes with Lemon Ricotta and Very Dark Chocolate. Then, Katie Lee Biegel hits the streets of Italy with Fried Calamari, Sandwich King Jeff Mauro puts a spin on a classic with his Chicken Milanesa Torta and Sunny Anderson recreates a fun favorite with Sunny's Fried Spiral Potatoes.
The Kitchen crew has everything you need for a tailgate, and they're putting it on a stick! Jeff Mauro flips the script on a classic sandwich with his Philly Cheesesticks, Geoffrey Zakarian pours out a Real Beer Float and Sunny Anderson brings the perfect sweet heat with Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Ranchy Blue Dipping Sauce. Then, Katie Lee Biegel bakes up Frozen Cheesecake on a Stick, and Alex Guarnaschelli gives some tailgate tips to heat up your parking lot party.
The Kitchen is cozying up to comfort food classics! Katie Lee shares her grandma's Creamy Chicken and Dumplings, and Jeff Mauro and his dad combine two favorites in Grilled Prime Cheesesteak Tacos. Geoffrey Zakarian sizzles with his Iron Chef Grilled Cheese, Alex Guarnaschelli makes fall-off-the-bone Grandma's Smothered Chicken, and Sunny Anderson tops french fries with cheese and gravy for her Loaded Disco Fries. Finally, Jeff returns to the stove to whip up his decadent, four-cheese Gourmet Mac and Cheese.
The Kitchen hosts have shortcuts, easy recipes and tips for flavorful weeknight meals. Geoffrey Zakarian makes a quick and easy Peanut Sauce over Shrimp Skewers and Rice Noodles. Jeff Mauro has a twist on a classic with a Turkey Reuben, and Katie Lee Biegel makes Easy Veggie Marinara Ravioli Bake in mere minutes. Alex Guarnaschelli's Chicken Cutlets "Saltimbocca" with Prosciutto and Sage "jumps in your mouth." Plus, the hosts share instant upgrades for everyday meals, and Jet Tila stops by!
The Kitchen hosts are transforming winter dishes with fresh, seasonal flavors. Jeff Mauro starts with his Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Grilled Baby Artichokes, and Sunny Anderson adds her delicious Scallion Spaetzle. Then, they share the best ways to clean and reorganize the refrigerator for spring, and Jeff makes his Every Last Drop Sauce: Creamy Horseradish Sauce. Katie Lee transitions a classic wintery wellington with her Carrot Wellington, and then Geoffrey Zakarian freshens up a minestrone soup with his Spring Green Minestrone Soup.
The Kitchen hosts share sweet and exciting flavor pairings that taste buds will love. Jeff Mauro pairs sweet and savory with his Pomegranate Glazed Lamb Lollipops with Feta Tzatziki. Alex Guarnaschelli whips up a sweet and bitter Endive Salad with Candied Nuts, Orange Caramel Dressing, and
Blue Cheese. Katie Lee Biegel makes a sweet and sour Agrodolce Salmon, and Geoffrey Zakarian couples sweet with salty for his Chocolate Budino with Olive Oil and Salt. Plus, chocolate cocktails, mocktails and special guest Anne Burrell!