Although Damaris was ultimately tasked with describing a pasta dish made by her rival Lovely, this hearty Bolognese sauce studded with pancetta and topped with Parmesan cheese is all her own. "It conjures up memories for me of happiness and time spent with my family," the Season 9 winner said.

Thanks to this sweet and salty indulgence that sold for a whopping $180 at the Season 9 charity auction, Stacey earned automatic immunity from elimination in week seven.

Season 9's Russell tempted the crowd's tastes at Burger Bash when he offered an over-the-top hamburger featuring five of his seven "culinary sins." He said that this between-the-bun creation was made with "salt, fat, sugar, bacon and, best of all, liquor."

Melissa opted to prepare this all-in-one chicken dinner while filming her pilot in the finale episode of Season 5, and the results of the taping were so impressive that she was ultimately crowed Food Network Star.