Season 1, Episode 2

Ultimate Recipe Showdown: Burgers

Food Network searched for the Ultimate Burger Recipe. After a nationwide recipe contest, nine finalists competed in three rounds: Beef Burgers, Poultry Burgers and Seafood Burgers. A panel of food experts determined whose burger was the best. See who walks away the winner of $25,000!


COMPETITORS:
Beef

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David Kadagishvili
Recipe: Biryani Burger in Naan Pocket
Occupation: Owner/chef small neighborhood restaurant
Hometown: Latrobe, Pa.


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Jennifer Spardy
Recipe: Harvest Burger with Caramelized Onion and Apple
Occupation: Teacher
Hometown: Canton, Ohio


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Michelle Christensen -- Winner!
Recipe: Rocket Science Reuben Burger
Occupation: Rocket Science Combustion Grad Student
Hometown: State College, Pa.

Poultry

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Julie Ann Rhodes -- Winner!
Recipe: Jewel’s Turkey Jasmine Burger
Occupation: Personal Chef
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.


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Michael Cohen
Recipe: Duck Duck Delicious Burger
Occupation: Film Composer
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.


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Mary Montoya
Recipe: Pad Thai Chicken Burger
Occupation: Stay-at-home Mom
Hometown: St. Paul, Minn.

Seafood/Vegetarian


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Jamie Miller
Recipe: Salmon Burger With Orange-Apricot Glaze
Occupation: Cookbook Author
Hometown: Maple Grove, Minn.


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Cindy Jarrott
Recipe: Ultimate Seafood Croquette Burger
Occupation: Owns baking business called "Cakes by Cindy" and works as a bookkeeper with The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Agriculture Division
Hometown: Wheelock, Texas


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Kristine Snyder -- BURGER GRAND PRIZE WINNER!
Recipe: Island Ahi Burgers
Occupation: Professional Harpist
Hometown: Kihei, Hawaii

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Recipes From This Episode

Toasted Spice Salmon Burgers with Orange-Apricot Glaze and Curried Mustard Mayo

Biryani Burger with Mango Salsa and Yogurt Sauce in Grilled Naan Pockets

Duck, Duck, Delicious Burgers

Ultimate Shrimp-Crawfish-Crab Croquette Burger with Garlic Aioli

Pad Thai Chicken Burger

Pad Thai Chicken Burger

Jewels Turkey-Jasmine Burgers

Duck, Duck, Delicious Burgers

Fill a Rocket Scientist's Empty Stomach Reuben Burgers

Jewels Turkey-Jasmine Burgers

Island Ahi Burgers with Cilantro-Chile-Lime Sauce

Autumn Harvest Burger with Caramelized Onion and Apple

Ultimate Recipe Showdown: Chicken
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