Guy fires up the romance with a spicy meal inspired by his Mexican vacations. Tender halibut in a pumpkin seed crust heats things up with a Cilantro Serrano Cream sauce. On the side, Guy's mashed potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and studded with roasted peppers. Dessert keeps the flames alive with chile-dusted Chocolate Quesadillas.
Four remaining teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, cake decorator, and sugar artist go to battle to create mind-blowing Halloween themed displays of a twisted version of a fairytale. At the end of the battle, one team will be eliminated. Special Guest Judge: Tony Todd, horror legend and star of Candyman!
Five teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, cake decorator, and sugar artist go to battle to create mind-blowing Halloween-themed displays that capture a terrifying infestation. At the end of the battle, one team will be eliminated with help from a special guest judge, actor Robin Atkin Downes from The Strain.
Inspired by a recent trip through Mexico, Damaris Phillips invites her fiance and brother over to reminisce about the trip while enjoying a hot meal of Roasted Pumpkin Seed-Seared Lima Beans, alongside her showstopping creation, Enchalasagna. After all the hot stuff, a Coconut Tequila Lime Pie is the perfect dessert to cool down.
For the final battle, two teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, cake decorator, and sugar artist go head-to-head to create terrifying and scream-worthy displays of an undead dinner party. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, serves as the special guest judge and helps determine which team wins the $50,000 grand prize.
Ina Garten is giving traditional Thanksgiving dinner dishes a modern twist. To start, it's out with the big bird and in with Tuscan Turkey Roulade, which is easy to make and carve. For side dishes, Ina makes Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes and one-pan Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables. Finally, her dazzling holiday dessert is Pumpkin Flan with Maple Caramel.
Gobble, gobble, it's Turkey Day in the Chopped Kitchen! When the chefs are given gizzards in the first basket, will they feel thankful? The competitors step up their games when everyone's favorite -- pumpkin pie -- shows up in the entree basket. In the end the challenge is to compose some chocolatey desserts as part of the final Thanksgiving offering.
Sunny Anderson spruces up the other white meat with warm spices and a super stuffing. Her Pumpkin Spice-Rubbed Pork Loin with Plaintain Stuffing boasts impressive flavor, yet is easy enough for a weeknight. Sauteed Tomatillos with Sunny's Cilantro Vinaigrette brings a touch of acidity to the table, as does a glass of Pinot Noir WINE.
Kardea Brown cooks a fall-inspired menu to celebrate her favorite season of all. She's invited friends and neighbors over to celebrate fall, play games and eat her Braised Pulled Pork Sliders with Apple Slaw, Sweet Potato Chips with Sweet and Spicy Mustard Sauce, Spiked Mulled Apple Cider and Apple Cider Donuts with Pumpkin Spice Glaze.