Season 6, Episode 5

Crossword Puzzle Crisis

Robert Irvine tackles his most puzzling mission yet. Robert s at the American Crossword Puzzle Championships, where he has given eight hours to feed 450 puzzle fanatics from NY Times expert Will Shortz.

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Recipes From This Episode

"The Proof is in the Pudding" Bread Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream

"On a Shoestring" Shoestring Potatoes with Honey Mustard Dressing

Cream of the Crop Vegetable Fricassee with Fried Toast Points

"Soup to Nuts" Coconut Soup with Caramelized Nuts

Grilled Peaches and Cream

Heart of Gold

"Stick to your Ribs"

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