HOSTS: Anne Burrell,
Alton Brown, (first hosting)
PRIZE: $25,000
PLAYERS (16)
1. SHANNON AKINS 24 Tempe, AZ
2. DR. LULU BOYKINS 67 Pittsboro, NC.
3. MONICA COLWELL 25 Hazard, KY.
4. JOE DEESE 30 Fultondale, AL.
5. JEFFERSON GOLDIE 36 Chicago, ILL.
6. RYAN GROVEY 30 Phoenix, AZ
7. MICHAEL JONE-BETTER 24 Philadelphia, PA.
8. DAKOTA KLAES 30 New York City, NY
9. LEO LECH 58 Washington, WV.
10. CURTIS LONG 38 Senecca, SC
11. KELLY NGAC MAC 55 Pasadena, CA.
12. BRIDGET PRAYTOR 41 Colorado Springs, CO
13. LESLIE RIVERA - SILVA 35 Washington, DC.
14. JOLYNN SINGH 52 Allen, TEXAS
15. KEVIN SO 24 Brooklyn, NY
16. ALEXANDRA TISO ( Alex) 23 Eastchester, NY
BASE LINE CHALLENGE: Make your signature dish in 60 minutes. Then the Chefs will pick the teams after tasting the food.
- Joe went the hospital.
ANNE BURRELL TEAM: Shannon, Lulu, Ryan, Dakota, Curtis, Bridget, Leslie, & Alex.
ALTON BROWN TEAM: Monica, Joe, Jefferson, Michael, Leo, Kelly, Jolynn, & Kevin.
MAIN DISH CHALLENGE: funky chicken.
- 60 Minutes to Replicate your Chef's Chicken Soup & Sandwich.
RESULTS:
RED TEAM:
WINNER: Leslie.
SAFE: Ryan, Shannon, Curtis, Lulu & Alex.
BOTTON 2: Dakota & Bridget.
ELIMINATED: Dakota.
BLUE TEAM:
WINNER: Leo.
SAFE: Kevin, Jolyn, Mike, Jefferson & Monica.
BOTTOM 2: Kelly & Joe.
ELIMINATED: Joe.
EPISODE #2: Indulge Me.
Salad Trivia Game: Red Win.
Matt Gallira of Big Mozz Founder & Mentor.
- Teaches them how to make mozzarella cheese.
SKILL DRILL CHALLENGE: 45 minutes to make fresh mozzarella & salad.
MAIN DISH CHALLENGE: 60 minutes to replicate your chef's diner dish.
RED TEAM:
WINNER: Shannon
SAFE: Leslie, Curtis, Bridget & Ryan.
BOTTOM 2: Lulu & Alex.
ELIMINATED: Alex.
BLUE TEAM:
WINNER: Kelly
SAFE: Mike, Leo, Jefferson & Monica.
BOTTOM 2: Jolynn & Kevin.
ELIMINATED: Kevin.
EPISODE #3: Chinese New Year. 12 left.
The Year 4717 - Fortune Cookie Game.Red Wins again.
SKILL DRILL CHALLENGE: Left over Rice.
- 30 minutes to create a Fried Rice with your own protein.
Chinese Lion Dragon Dance.
Red: Pork Potstickers & Shrimp Shumai.
Blue: Pork Potstickers Tofu Dumplings.
MAIN DISH CHALLENGE: 60 minutes to make dumplings & a dipping sauce.
RED TEAM:
WINNER: Bridget.
SAFE: Ryan, Shannon & Leslie.
BOTTOM 2: Lulu & Curtis.
ELIMINATED: No-One.
BLUE TEAM:
WINNER: Mike
SAFE: Jefferson, Monica & Leo.
BOTTOM 2: Kelly & Jolynn
ELIMINATED: No-One.
EPISODE #4: Simple Yet Sophisticated. Still 12 left.
Wonderful World of Crepes.
- Red Team wins, again.
Learn to make Crepes:
Blue Team: Mushrooms & Provolone Crepes,
Red Team: Ham & Brie Crepes.
SKILL DRILL CHALLENGE: 30 minutes to replicate your chef's crepes.
MAIN DISH CHALLENGE: a Ballerina enter.
BLUE TEAM: Duck Breast w/Potatoes & Swiss Chards.
- 60 minutes to replicate your chef's duck & make a side.
WINNER: Lulu
SAFE: Ryan, Shannon & Bridgette.
BOTTOM 2: Curtis & Leslie.
ELIMINATED: Curtis.
BLUE TEAM
WINNER: No-One.
SAFE: Jefferson, Mike, Leo & Kelly.
BOTTOM 2: Jolynn & Monica.
ELIMINATED: Jolynn.
EPISODE #5: Let's Get Ready to Tailgate. 10 left.
Tailgating.
Relay Race:
GUEST JUDGE: Eddie Jackson.
- Blue Team win, finally.
SKILL DRILL CHALLENGE: 30 minutes to make your own burger or slider.
BLUE TEAM: Cheeseburger Sliders.
- CHEERLEADER ENTER TO THE KITCHEN.
MAIN DISH CHALLENGE: Southern Dishes.
RED TEAM: Barbecue Ribs with Macaroni & Cheese.
BLUE TEAM: Fried Chickens with Deviled Eggs.
- 75 minutes to make southern tailgate classics.
RED TEAM
WINNER: Shannon.
SAFE: Leslie & Bridget.
BOTTOM 2: Lulu & Ryan.
ELIMINATED: Ryan.
BLUE TEAM
WINNER: Leo
SAFE: Kelly & Mike.
BOTTOM 2: Jefferson & Monica.
ELIMINATED: Jefferson.
EPISODE #6: Opposites Attract. 8 left.
WALK IN: A Boxing Ring.
Unfamiliar Flavor Combinations.
GAME: Flavor Punch - Steton your mind & your plate.
- Blue Team wins.
SKILL DRILL CHALLENGE: 30 minutes to make a pizza with a unique flavor combinations.
RED: Grilled Pizzetta with Fontina, Prosciutto, Pears & Arugula.
BLUE: Pizza with Bacon, Fontina & Pepper Jelly.
WELCOME BACK: Sweet & Savory Components.
MAIN DISH CHALLENGE: 60 minutes to cook a pork & sweet potatoes dish.
RED: Pork Tenderloin with Grapes Sauce & Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
BLUE: Fruit - Stuffed Pork Chop with Chipotle & Sweet potatoes.
RED TEAM
WINNER: Shannon
SAFE: Bridget
BOTTOM 2; Lulu & Leslie.
ELIMINATED: Lulu.
BLUE TEAM
WINNER: Leo
SAFE: Mike
BOTTOM 2: Monica & Kelly
ELIMINATED: Monica.
EPISODE #7: Amore Sucre. 6 left.
ARRIVED IN: In the Kitchen decorated in Kandeeland.
GAME: Sucreland - Battle of Senses.
- Red Wins.
SKILL DRILL CHALLENGE: Mille-Feville (Napoleon)
MAIN DISH CHALLENGE: Paris Delectable Pastries - Tart.
Blue - Lemon Meringue Tart
Red - Orange Lemon Curd Meringue Tart.
- 75 minutes to make your own citrus tart.
RED TEAM
WINNER: Bridget
SAFE: No-one
BOTTOM 2: Shannon & Leslie.
ELIMINATED: No-One.
BLE TEAM
WINNER: Kelly
SAFE: No-One.
BOTTOM 2: Mike & Leo
ELIMINATED: No-One.
EPISODE: #8: Incognito Cuisine. Still 6 left.
ARRIVED IN: Kitchen Dept. of Knowledge - Seafood Trivia.
GAME: Solve the Puzzle - Fishing for Clues. - Red Wins.
SKILL DRILL CHALLENGE: 45 minutes to make crab empanadas & dipping sauce.
Blue: Curried Mango Crab Pocket Pies.
Red: Crab, Jalapenos, Tomato & Corn Empanadas.
BACK IN THE KITCHEN: Under the Sea Theme: Shellfish.
MAIN DISH CHALLENGE: 60 minutes to replicate your chef's seafood dish.
Blue: Mussels-O-miso
Red: Lobster Rolls with Red Cabbage Slaw.
RED TEAM
WINNER: Shannon
BOTTOM 2: Bridget & Leslie
ELIMINATED: Bridget.
BLUE TEAM
WINNER: Leo
BOTTOM 2: Mike & Kelly
ELIMINATED: Mike
EPISODE #9: High Steaks. 4 left.
FINAL FOUR: Shannon, Bridget, Leo & Kelly.
REMOTE CONTROL CHEF: The cooks tell the chefs what to do in 30 minutes.
- Tied.
LAST MAIN DISH CHALLENGE: 75 minutes to replicate your chef's steak dish.
BLUE: Steak & Eggplant Parmesan.
RED TEAM
GOING TO FINALE: Shannon
ELIMINATED: Leslie.
BLUE TEAM
GOING TO FINAL: Leo
ELIMINATED: Kelly.
EPISODE#10: The Final Countdown. 2 left.
Shannon vs. Leo.
PREPARE FOR THE FINALE: 3 Course Meal.
Shannon: Appt. Asparagus & Romp Ravioli,
2nd Course: Red Snapper Acqua Pazza,
Dessert: Coconut Rice Tart w/Fruit Salad & Caramel Sauce.
Leo: Appt.: Roasted Shrimp Cocktail w/Tomato Horseradish Sauce,
2nd Course: Ribeye Steak w/Creamed Spinach,
Dessert: Chocolate Chips Cookies w/Hazelnut Malted Milk.
FINAL MEAL IS PREPAREPARED & SERVED:
JUDGES: Jet Tila,
Brian Mazza,
Kelly Choi.
THE WINNER IS: SHANNON!
