In pursuit of $50,000, four Chopped champions are back at the stoves with renewed ambition, seeking to be named the best of the best! The appetizer round is as exciting as they come, and a fire extinguisher is used for the first time in Chopped history. Extreme examples of salty and sweet meet in the second basket, and a colorful, unconventional surprise in the dessert basket gets a "wow" from everyone, but can the chefs get it to work in their final plates?
Kardea Brown invites her brothers, Quan and Kedrick, and their kids over for the big game. While her brothers set up the tailgate, Kardea scores in the kitchen with a low-country twist on a Philly gameday classic, Surf and Turf Cheesesteaks. Then, she grills Bratwursts with Caramelized Onions on Pretzel Buns and whips up a Smoked Red Pepper Dip with veggies for dipping. Finally, Kardea has something extra special for dessert -- a Grilled S'mores Skillet!
Bring on the beef! Four chefs battle it out with bovine-centric ingredients. In the first round, more than one of the competitors decide to show off their raw talent by serving uncooked meat. The chefs demonstrate their steak skills with the second basket, and some setbacks in the dessert round leave the outcome of the competition up in the air.
Call it what you may, Big Daddy is "Calling it Comfort!" He's cooking up some old school comfort food favorites with a Big Daddy twist. First, it's Crispy Eggplant and Mushroom Lasagna. Then, it's a hearty meal made healthy, Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf. Finally, a one-pot-wonder you won't be able to resist, Spicy Pulled Chicken and Red Bean Stew. Any one of these "Comfort" dishes will warm you up on a cold day!
Flavorful meals can be made in a flash, especially when you have a game plan for making them. This week, tuna steaks take center stage in two amazing weeknight meals--first, with a side of sauteed green beans, and later in a delicious Nicoise salad. The flavor continues with Chicken Fried Veal in tangy Jalapeno Sauce, followed by a sweet treat, Caramelized Pears drizzled in fudge sauce.
Inspired by a recent trip to the southern states, Dave puts his own twist on a meal of Southern Comfort food. Dave whips up a dinner full of savory southern flavors including pork butt, corn meal and sweet Georgia peaches.
Best friends Renesha and Brandy have no idea how to run their restaurant, Moondoggy's Pizza in Brunswick, Ga., and it's on the brink of collapse. Renesha feels disrespected by the staff and customers while Brandy's failure to lead or communicate is sinking them deeper into debt. With their friendship and restaurant on the line, Robert Irvine must teach them the basics of running a business and how to build a better culture among their staff.
Guy Fieri and his son Hunter take a trip down GGG memory lane and rewatch the second Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Tournament from their ranch in Northern California. They reminisce, riff and play armchair quarterback as 16 DDD chefs compete to see who will be crowned the champion.
Ree Drummond is making spring favorites to share at her church potluck. She starts with get-ahead Glazed Pineapple Ham slices and tosses a Primavera Pasta Salad with Lemon and Parmesan Dressing. Her Caramelized Onion Dip is a crowd pleaser, and she bakes adorably irresistible Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Scones. Ree also shares her total pantry makeover in the spirit of spring cooking and spring cleaning.