Next Food Network Star, Season 6: Finalists' Recipes, Episode Three

It's a full plate for the finalists as they race the clock to cook up a range of movie genre-inspired eats. Next they head for Hollywood to cater a Grammy Award after-party for singer Colbie Caillat -- in teams of two!

Winning Recipe, Star Challenge

Brianna and Herb, aka "Team Sexy," made the A-list with their Fennel and Leek Bruschetta with Cheese and Beer Fondue (left) | Get the drink pairing for this recipe.

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Serena and Paul

Beef Tenderloin with Parsnip Slaw and Thai Peanut Sauce (center)

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Brad and Aarti

Beef Brochette with Taleggio and Spicy Chocolate Sauce (center)

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Aria and Dzintra

Baby Spinach Salad with Warm Wild Mushroom and Blueberry Vinaigrette (right)

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DAS and Tom

Pan Seared Salmon with Pancetta Fried Cabbage and Thyme Beurre Blanc Sauce (left)

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Wild, Wild West

Serena's "Spaghetti Western" (Camera Challenge: Movie-Genre Recipes)

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Brad Gets Animated

Paprika Seared Salmon with Carrot-Ginger Puree and Red Pepper Coulis

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Comic Cuisine?

Brianna's Spicy Shrimp and Scallop Tempura with Cucumber Salad

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Foreign-Flavor, DAS-Style

Corn Tortilla Tacos with Ground Turkey

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An "Action" Item for Dzintra

Spicy Thai Noodles with Ginger Peanut Dressing

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"Eye" on the Prize

Aarti's nod to the horror genre: Turk-Eye Meatloaves with Bloody Sauce

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Romantic Aspirations

Tom's Duck L'Orange with Herbed Pommes Frites

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