Big cakes and even bigger events are on order this week. Duff and his new buddy Brett make a cake for a Best Buddies International gala hosted by Superstar quarterback Tom Brady. Ben engineers an evil robot cake from the BBC TV series "Dr. Who" that spins, yells and destroys. The entire bakery staff gets to settle some workplace grievances at Splatter Hill paintball field. And Duff and Mary Alice make their long-awaited stage debut with the Annie National Tour.
Chef Antonia Lofaso gives four of Guy Fieri's superfans the opportunity of a lifetime: to cook their favorite chef's recipes on his home turf! But Guy and Antonia aren't going easy on them, serving up some twisted games, including a burger recipe with blanked-out instructions in round one and a ton of different recipes to choose from in round two. The superfan who cooks the most delicious dishes gets to cook for Guy and win a big money prize!
Guy Fieri and his son Hunter ship out ingredients to their favorite chefs for lasagna and dinner challenges, but lo and behold there have been some unexpected delivery mix-ups! Some ingredients were out of stock, and others are only available in their frozen versions. Guy and Hunter laugh along at home while they watch the chefs try to overcome the ingredient confusion. The chef who comes out on top spins the Money Wheel for a chance to win $20,000.
Guy Fieri gives new meaning to the phrase "bring home the bacon" when he sends two boxes filled with piggy goodness to the houses of three of his chef friends. Using a combination of items from the box and ingredients from their own homes, the chefs must compose dishes that hype, highlight and honor that legendary food group: bacon. The chef who hogs the spotlight with the highest score at the end of both rounds spins the Money Wheel for up to $20,000.
The six remaining chefs are greeted by Alton Brown, and he goes hog-wild with his second Chairman's Challenge. Each competitor must showcase and transform the offerings into an Iron Chef-worthy dish, after drawing numbers to see who picks their ingredient first. Alton judges the dishes, and sends the lowest-ranking chef to a tropical Secret Ingredient Showdown against the winner's choice. Judges Anne Burrell and Iron Chef Jose Garces eliminate one competitor, and five move closer to the Gauntlet.
The Kitchen hosts are taking requests to make dishes for each other! Alex Guarnaschelli cooks up Pommes Sunny, while Jeff Mauro makes his Reverse-Sear Ribeye with Steak Sauce Powder just for Alex. Then, Sunny Anderson digs deep to make her Korean BBQ Short Ribs with Quick Pickled Radishes and Cucumbers for Geoffrey Zakarian, who's making Katie Lee Biegel's culinary dreams come true with Hachis Parmentier. Finally, no-bake queen Katie whips up her No-Bake Biegel Éclair Cake for Jeff.
Selena Gomez rings in the new year with the help of Chef Eric Adjepong, who brings his bold eclectic flavors to a New Year's Day brunch. Selena's skills are put to the test as she tackles Shrimp and Banana Grits, Scallop Benedict and Kusshi Oysters with Champagne Mignonette. Her friend Raquelle suggests a New Year's tradition that ends with plates shattered across Selena's front porch. The brunch is topped off with one of Chef Eric's all-time favorite desserts, the deliciously sweet and fruity Malva Pudding.
Chef Ben Robinson has been featured on six seasons of Bravo’s hit series, Below Deck/Below Deck Mediterranean, the reality series that profiles a group who work aboard mega yachts. Ben’s culinary skills are featured prominently as he serves as the Executive Chef, creating beautiful dishes out on the open water that are to unique and demanding requests. Chef Ben is accomplished on both land and sea. He is a master chef that has worked under Italian chefs in Florence and gained an apprenticeship at three Michelin Star restaurant, The Fat Duck, based in the United Kingdom. Chef Ben has been the head chef on yachts for over 10 years, including on the largest sailing yacht in the world. Chef Ben was born in Oxford, England and continued to attend boarding school there when his parents moved to the U.S. Eventually Chef Ben and his brothers and sister all followed their parents to the states. When Ben is not filming, he works on his successful catering business for which he travels all over the world, creating culinary masterpieces. He is available for private events, private cooking instruction and guests appearances.
The Kitchen hosts have festive new ideas to enter into the Holiday Hall of Fame, and they also take a look at past favorites. First, Geoffrey Zakarian's magnificent main is Ginger Chili Glazed Ham with a Flambe Finish, and the hosts look back at previous sides worth sampling before Sunny Anderson showcases her Loaded Mashed Potato Bar. After a review of award-winning appetizers, Valerie Bertinelli makes her Pistachio and Pomegranate Cheese Log with Pomegranate Glaze. Then, a virtual cookie swap kicks off with Katie Lee sending her Easy Cherry Pistachio Biscotti Cookies to Jeff Mauro, who creates his Christmas Sweater Cookies and sends the traveling cookie tin to a special surprise guest. Finally, Geoffrey ends on a sweet note with his Pomegranate Punch.