The chefs are asked to create a meal with Thanksgiving in mind. But will they be counting their blessings when they open the first mystery basket and see a lowly cheese spread? Then in the Entrée Round, when the remaining chefs find a sweet scrumptious fall favorite and a bitter vegetable in the basket, they have to work hard to achieve harmonious holiday flavors. And with mushrooms and a Chinese condiment in the final basket, tradition goes out the window, but the door is open for some totally original desserts.
The chefs are asked to create a meal with Thanksgiving in mind. But will they be counting their blessings when they open the first mystery basket and see a lowly cheese spread? Then in the entree round, when the remaining chefs find a sweet scrumptious fall favorite and a bitter vegetable in the basket, they have to work hard to achieve harmonious holiday flavors. And with mushrooms and a Chinese condiment in the final basket, tradition goes out the window, but the door is open for some totally original desserts.
With the ultimate summer getaway on the line, Antonia Lofaso challenges the remaining chefs to put their best spin on tropical beach food. First, the chefs and their chef-mentors Tiffani Faison and Brooke Williamson flip a classic tropical drink into a beachside meal. In the final battle, the last two chefs standing must create a dinner using ingredients from their dream destination. Guest judges Tim Hollingsworth and Rashida Holmes decide which coast's chef has proven that it has the best beach food and deserves to be crowned Best of the Beach.
Alex gets away from the idea of a classical meal and into something totally fabulous and fun -- a dessert party! Alex treats her friends to three amazing desserts. To start, a crispy and crunchy biscotti filled with hazelnuts and caramel. She adds a tangy lemon curd, which serves as the perfect dunking partner for the biscotti. Alex adds strawberry tartlets; they're like a giant fresh fruit candies. And for something a little naughty and decadent, Alex makes a super chocolaty pots de creme and tops them with homemade whipped cream.
On this episode Claire shows you how to take advantage of the versatility of berries by making a menu that uses them on every dish. She's starting with a crisp Fennel, Strawberry and Arugula salad. Then, she's making a blueberry rub that takes Pork Tenderloin to a whole new level of flavor. And the perfect side to this delicious meal, savory Wild Rice with Cherries and pecans. To wash it all down, how about a refreshing Strawberry Lemonade? All great recipes and all with just 5 ingredients or fewer.
Playing with fire is serious business in this "high-steaks" preliminary battle of Chopped's thrilling, flame-filled tournament. The four competitors are excited about the delicious possibilities of a steak-centric meal, but a weird watermelon adds to the challenge in round one. The entree round finds the chefs wondering what to do with a giant slab of meat in just 30 minutes, and the two chefs who make it to the dessert round compete with humility, passion and grilled pizza as they face off for a spot in the finale.
The competing chefs are told to picture themselves in a lovely coastal town as they prepare a meal of magnificent beach bites for the judges. A variety of seafood and a flotilla of edible boats kick things off in the appetizer basket. When more than one of the competitors don't leave much time to plate, they cut it close and try to beat the clock. A cute, beach-themed surprise makes an appearance in the entree basket, and desserts with a splash of rum and a dose of fun are in store for the judges.
Pat and Gina are getting ready for game night with their daughter Shelby and her friends Alexis, Akilah, and Ashley. No need to go out when you have Pat and Gina cooking for you, and they start with a sure crowd pleaser: Turkey Blackjack Mini Burgers. Gina schools the girls on her favorite cheese with her Hot Drunken Goat Cheese Dip. Then they change it up with their Smoked Cheddar and Apple Quesadilla. And you can't have a game night without some Buttered Herb Popcorn. These girls might never leave after this meal!
Kardea Brown is whipping up a tasty brunch with a spicy twist! Her mom Pat is coming over for her favorite meal inspired by her top bucket list destination: New Orleans. First up, Kardea makes a Cheesy Creole Breakfast Skillet with andouille sausage and shrimp covered in a creamy Creole sauce with a colorful Mardi Gras Salad on the side. Then, she fries up scrumptious New Orleans Beignets with Raspberry Syrup. To top of the perfect NOLA brunch, Kardea puts her twist on a Louisiana classic with a kick -- the Pimm's Cup!
Kathy Fang gets an opportunity to do a private event for Festival Napa Valley, where she must impress the festival executives and donors with a formal five-course meal to be paired with the winery's selections. As Kathy explores more opportunities outside of the restaurant, she makes a dubious business decision without Peter's permission, causing a major fight. At his wit's end, Peter starts to question Kathy's priorities and loyalty to the family restaurant legacy. Meanwhile, a major mistake by Long puts his future at Fang in jeopardy.