Host Alyson Hannigan challenges the six carvers to depict a flavor reaction -- salty, sweet, sour or spicy -- with detailed 3-D face sculpting. Then they get to flex their imagination as they create a gigantic Halloween feast for a special guest of honor. From 3-D frog brains to pumpkin pepperoni pizza, judges Marc Evan and Terri Hardin have their work cut out for them to decide who goes home and who remains to fight for the title of Outrageous Pumpkins Champion.
The Kitchen is full of spooky surprises and a petrifying party menu perfect for Halloween. To start, there's Jeff Mauro's "Mummified" Beef Wellington and Katie Lee's Wild Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash. Chef Carla Hall joins the party and shares her "Devilishly" Hot Pimento Cheese Dip, and then the hosts assemble medical-themed treats for a "Worst-Aid" Kit. Geoffrey Zakarian bakes up "Dread" Puddings, and Carla returns with a Sparkling Magic Lemonade Punch and a new terrifying touch test to delight party guests.
Guy Fieri loves Halloween, the ultimate excuse to think up playful tricks and delicious treats. For the main course: Bone-In Veal Piccata Chops With Parmesan and Parsley that are pounded and pan-seared to perfection. To go with that, Wild Mushroom and Sundried Tomato Farrotto, risotto's more rugged, slightly nutty brother. Last but not least, Sweet Blueberry and Mascarpone Toasties -- golden and crispy on the outside, warm and molten on the inside -- they're super easy and both the parents and kids will dig 'em.
Host Alyson Hannigan welcomes seven expert pumpkin carvers to battle it out for the title of Outrageous Pumpkins Champion! Their first challenge is to master the classic Halloween jack-o'-lantern and feature a dynamic use of light. In the Quick Carve round, the competitors must depict the struggle between good and evil. For the Big Carve round, each competitor is given one of the seven deadly sins to inspire their truly horrifying creation. Elimination is on the line as judges Terri Hardin and Ray Villafane decide which carvers advance in the competition.
The Kitchen celebrates fall with each host cooking with their favorite fall produce. Alex Guarnaschelli picks pears for her Pan Roasted Chicken and Pear Slaw, while Sunny Anderson pays homage to Brussels sprouts with her Copycat Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprouts. Geoffrey Zakarian tips his hat to kale for his Cavatappi with Sausage, Kale and Mushrooms. Chef Carla Hall stops by to chat about all things Halloween and share her essential squash tips, and finally Katie Lee Biegel gives butternut squash a makeover with her Butternut Squash, Apple and Cranberry Crisp.
It's Halloween in Flavortown as four chefs do battle in a three-round fright fest! First, the chefs must include Guy Fieri's "red fright special" in their creepy comfort food dish. Then, they are challenged with making a midnight snack using only ingredients they can fit in a tiny trick or treat bucket. A cobwebbed Food Pyramid decides which spooky ingredients the final two chefs must feature in their haunted high-end dinner. Only the bravest chef will make it to the shopping spree and shop Flavortown for up to $20,000!