All in good fun, the baskets in this competition are packed with ingredients that might appeal to the basic male human. Some sharpshooter cupcakes and a meaty snack are part of the riddle in round one. The chefs have to include bacon in the second round, and beer brownies get enthusiastic support from the finalists in round three.
Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman bring the fun and stakes of a spelling bee into the kitchen by asking the kid bakers to make spelling bee word tarts with assigned words on top. When the spelling bee ends, the baker that didn't use spell-check will take a bow and leave the competition.
It's prom night at Camp Devil's Food Lake, and host John Henson puts the six remaining bakers in charge of the party snacks. As they learn more about the serial killer, a tsunami of terror will claim one more victim from the competition with help from judges Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall and Zac Young.
Valerie Bertinelli helps a brand new Cub Scout -- her young nephew, Enzo -- earn his cooking badge with some quick and easy dishes. Together, they create an after-school snack of No-Bake Granola Bars with a Carob "Chocolate" Drizzle, followed by Chicken and Broccoli over Fettuccine in Alfredo Sauce, Cinnamon Strawberry Twists, and Strawberry Milkshakes.
A mom launches a business that helps busy families eat gourmet dinners together at home. Running the fledgling venture takes a toll on her family. Not only is mom working when the kids get home from school, but their college money is at risk when the numbers don'tt add up.
Nancy Fuller's daughter Nita and her kids are visiting for the weekend, so she wants to treat them to a special, scenic ride on the Catskill Mountain Railroad. She's making Honey Fried Chicken, Cobb Salad with Bacon Buttermilk Dressing, Chocolate Chip Cookie Icebox Cake, Frozen Basil Lemonades and Sweet and Salty Conductor Corn for a salty snack on the train.
Ree Drummond is dishing out winning game day eats for herself and the kids. She kicks things off with an easy dip, her Beer Cheese Bread Bowl, and then makes Hearty Short Rib Stew served over buttered egg noodles to keep her squad happy. A Cookie Salad is unexpected, and Ree's Maple Bacon Mix is officially the MVP of the snack world.
Alfonso Ribeiro comes to the rescue with quick fixes. P.F. Chang's Home Menu Beef and Broccoli frozen entree makes weeknight meals easy and Chocolate Chip Quaker Chewy Bars are a great snack for kids and adults both. Decadent Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes, with their signature swirl, are perfect for a chocolate fix, while Keurig has made Green Mountain Coffee pods the ultimate coffee quickie.
Ree Drummond is celebrating her sweet tooth with some fabulous desserts and snacks from times gone by. First, divine boozy Peach Shortcakes are followed by a fun Waffle Cone Ice Cream Pie. Then, Butterscotch Lava Cakes are a twist on a sweet comfort favorite, and Cinnamon Toast is pure delicious nostalgia. That's four fantastic dishes that really hit the sweet spot.