Pastry chef Buddy Valastro makes another of his dad's recipes as he prepares to serve a complex plated dessert to customers in a busy restaurant for the very first time in his life.
Ted's in charge! Four chefs learn that Chopped's illustrious host has been given more power than ever for their competition. Along with his usual leading role, he has designed the baskets and will -- finally! -- get to taste and critique the food. For the appetizer round, Ted challenges the chefs with a wildly unusual product in a tube and his favorite snack of all time. Curry and crab are Ted's choice for two of the mandatory entrée round ingredients, and the final basket includes an exotic extract and an Italian dessert that Ted can never pass up.
The Neelys are gearing up for a slam dunk dinner, and what better place to fuel up hungry athletes than at the FedEx Forum, home of the Memphis Grizzlies? First, they're grilling up a boatload of protein, with their mouthwatering Mushroom and Swiss BBQ Burger. Then, it's a carb-loaded side that'll keep the Grizzlies going strong well into the fourth quarter, Italian Pasta Salad. Finally, a dessert as sweet as victory, crispy chocolate Grizz Treats! After the Neelys dish out this formidable feast, there is no way the opposing team will be able to handle the "Grizzly Game!"