Worst Cooks in America, Season 3: Behind the Scenes of Episode 5

Worst Cooks In America BlueTeam Recruits Model their New Team Jackets as seen on on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Red Team Pride

The recruits suit up in track jackets for the next skill drill, and Anthony has a surprise pasted to his: It reads: "Yes, Chef Anne!" He has come to learn that this is the only acceptable answer in Chef Anne's kitchen.

Worst Cooks In America Team Leader Bobby Flay reveals the Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Chipotle Sauce, Grilled Corn and Papaya-Cilantro Relish his recruits have to taste and remake in the "Taste and Remake" challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Go Blue

"I'm hoping this isn't a physical fitness drill. If it is, I'm in big trouble!" says Vinnie. Turns out the jackets are just to emphasize the team aspect of this challenge. They'll be working together to replicate their chef's dish without a recipe.

Worst Cooks In America Team Red Team Recruits taste Chef Anne's Prune and Apple Stuffed Pork Chop with Apple Cider Reduction, Yukon Gold and Carrot Mash with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe without knowing the ingredients or the dish title for the "Taste and Remake" challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Dish Detectives

The Red Team attempts to decode Chef Anne's stuffed pork chop with mashed potatoes and carrots by writing out components and ingredients on the chalkboard.

Worst Cooks In America Team Blue Team Recruits taste Chef Bobby Flay's Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Chipotle Sauce, Grilled Corn and Papaya-Cilantro Relish without knowing the ingredients or the dish title for the "Taste and Remake" challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Blue Huddle

The Blue Team is tasked with replicating Chef Bobby's pork tenderloin with papaya salsa — which Tiffany is convinced is made with mango.

Worst Cooks In America Team Leaders Chef Bobby Flay and Chef Anne Burrell secretly watch recruits as they prepare each team's interpretation of Chef Bobby Flay's Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Chipotle Sauce, Grilled Corn and Papaya-Cilantro Relish And Chef Ann Burrell's Prune and Apple Stuffed Pork Chop with Apple Cider Reduction, Yukon Gold and Carrot Mash with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe for the "Taste and Remake" challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Secret Spectators

The chefs tell their recruits that they're on their own for this challenge, but Anne and Bobby are actually watching every move via hidden cameras. It's a pretty entertaining show, so they break out some popcorn.

Worst Cooks In America Team Red Team Recruits Anthony Schiano, Dorothy Strouhal, Kelli Powers and David Shelton work together to figure out how to make Chef Annes unidentified dish: Prune and Apple Stuffed Pork Chop with Apple Cider Reduction, Yukon Gold and Carrot Mash with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe for the "Taste and Remake" challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Win for the Team

Despite some very salty potatoes, Anne is impressed with her team's collaborative effort and awards them a group win. "We did Chef Anne really proud!" says Kelli.

Worst Cooks In America Blue Team Leader Bobby Flay tastes Recruit Melissa Rhodes's grilled corn side dish. It's her contribution to the Blue Teams interpretation of Chef Bobby Flay's Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Chipotle Sauce, Grilled Corn and Papaya-Cilantro Relish for the"Taste and Remake" challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Melissa Steps Up

Melissa kicked her team into gear and acted as the leader, so Bobby names her the Blue Team MVP. She is thrilled: "Last time I was MVP, I was eight on a tee-ball team!"

Worst Cooks In America Team Leaders Chef Bobby Flay and Chef Anne Burrell demonstrate to both the Red Team and the Blue Team how to make Potato Skins and Appetizers for the "St. Paddy's Day"
Main Dish challenge. Chef Anne Burrell is making Colcannon Stuffed Potato Skins, and Chef Bobby Flay is making Smoked Trout Salad Stuffed Potato Skins. The Red Team Recruits are Anthony Schiano, Dorothy Strouhal, David Shelton, and Kelli Powers. The Blue Team Recruits are Melissa Rhodes, Vinnie Caligiuri, Tiffany Michelle, and Benjamin Dennis, as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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St. Paddy's Day Party

This week brings the toughest Main Dish Challenge yet. The recruits are making hors d'oeuvres for guests at a St. Patrick's Day party and they're all intimidated at the thought of producing 35 potato skins. The chefs then double down and tell them they're each also responsible for a second dish — 35 additional pieces.

Worst Cooks in America Red Team Recruit Dorothy Strouhal prepares Irish Whiskey Skins and Mini Bacon and Mushroom Pies for the Potato Skin and Appetizers "St. Paddy's Day" challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Lucky Day

Dorothy got called out on her sloppy knife skills in the last challenge, so this time she's meticulous about them. It serves her well: "I like where you went with this," says Chef Anne. "You rocked the house!" Dorothy takes home the Red Team win.

The Worst Cooks in America Blue Team recruits Benjamin Dennis, Melissa Rhodes, Vinnie Caligiuri, and Tiffany Michelle put out their appetizers in preparation for the St. Patrick's Day Party as part of the "St. Paddy's Day" Potato Skins and Appetizer Main Dish Challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Double Win

Melissa goes two-for-two this week, taking the Blue Team win with her tasty potato skins and lamb hors d'oeuvres. The St. Paddy's party guests also voted her fan favorite. She's on a roll!

Worst Cooks in America Blue Team Leader Chef Bobby Flay and Red Team Leader Chef Anne Burrell review the party guest's reviews at the St. Patricks Day party that's part of the Potato Skin and Appetizers "St. Paddy's Day" challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Judgment

The more difficult decision is who to send home. Besides Melissa, Bobby is disappointed in the rest of the Blue Team and puts them all on the bottom.

Worst Cooks in America Red Team Leader Chef Anne Burrell checks in with Recruit Anthony Schiano as he prepares FDNY Pops potato skins and Boxty with Seared Lamb Loin and Creamy Whole Grain Mustard for the Potato Skin and Appetizers "St. Paddy's Day" challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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In the Weeds

"I'm trying to multitask as much as I possibly can, but this is just ridiculous," says Anthony. He doesn't end up finishing his two dishes, so Chef Anne has to send him home, but he leaves with his usual smile: "Despite Chef Anne yelling at me all the time, I cannot thank her enough. My wife is going to be amazed when I come home and cook a really good meal."

Worst Cooks in America Blue Team Leader Chef Bobby Flay and Red Team Leader Chef Anne Burrell tastes Recruit Benjamin Dennis's as he prepares Cheddar Chicken Apple potato skins and Crispy Potato Cake with Farmers Cheese, Scallion, Black Pepper and Kale Chips for the Potato Skin and Appetizers for the "St. Paddy's Day" challenge as seen on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Season 3.

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Homeward Bound

Before Bobby can pick someone to send home, Benjamin makes the decision easy and nominates himself. "I haven't been able to give my best effort because my head just hasn't been in it," he explains. "It's probably best for me to be with my family. I'm looking forward to cooking a real meal that they can enjoy. That means the world to me."

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Worst Cooks in America, Season 3: Behind the Scenes of Episode 5

Red Team Pride

Go Blue

Dish Detectives

Blue Huddle

Secret Spectators

Win for the Team

Melissa Steps Up

St. Paddy's Day Party

Lucky Day

Double Win

Judgment

In the Weeds

Homeward Bound

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