List of Chopped episodes (season 41–present)
This is the list of episodes for the Food Network competition reality series Chopped. New episodes are broadcast on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Premiere | Finale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | January 13, 2009 | April 7, 2009 | |
| 2 | 13 | June 16, 2009 | September 29, 2009 | |
| 3 | 13 | October 13, 2009 | March 9, 2010 | |
| 4 | 13 | April 6, 2010 | July 13, 2010 | |
| 5 | 13 | July 20, 2010 | November 28, 2010 | |
| 6 | 12 | January 4, 2011 | April 26, 2011 | |
| 7 | 10 | May 3, 2011 | July 5, 2011 | |
| 8 | 9 | July 12, 2011 | December 6, 2011 | |
| 9 | 13 | August 30, 2011 | December 13, 2011 | |
| 10 | 13 | December 20, 2011 | May 29, 2012 | |
| 11 | 13 | February 7, 2012 | November 25, 2012 | |
| 12 | 13 | June 5, 2012 | November 20, 2012 | |
| 13 | 12 | September 4, 2012 | February 26, 2013 | |
| 14 | 13 | January 6, 2013 | May 5, 2013 | |
| 15 | 13 | April 2, 2013 | July 23, 2013 | |
| 16 | 13 | June 2, 2013 | November 12, 2013 | |
| 17 | 13 | August 13, 2013 | December 3, 2013 | |
| 18 | 13 | November 26, 2013 | May 13, 2014 | |
| 19 | 13 | February 4, 2014 | June 10, 2014 | |
| 20 | 13 | March 18, 2014 | November 25, 2014 | |
| 21 | 13 | July 15, 2014 | January 13, 2015 | |
| 22 | 13 | October 14, 2014 | June 30, 2015 | |
| 23 | 13 | December 16, 2014 | June 16, 2015 | |
| 24 | 13 | April 28, 2015 | December 8, 2015 | |
| 25 | 13 | August 25, 2015 | December 1, 2015 | |
| 26 | 8 | October 6, 2015 | December 17, 2015 | |
| 27 | 13 | January 5, 2016 | March 17, 2016 | |
| 28 | 13 | March 29, 2016 | June 21, 2016 | |
| 29 | 13 | August 7, 2016 | September 27, 2016 | |
| 30 | TBA | September 22, 2016 | TBA | |
| 31 | TBA | October 13, 2016 | TBA | |
| Specials | 21 | July 22, 2012 | TBA | |
| Junior 1 | 13 | October 27, 2015 | January 19, 2016 | |
| Junior 2 | 13 | April 26, 2016 | July 19, 2016 | |
| Junior 3 | TBA | July 26, 2016 | TBA | |
| Junior 4 | TBA | August 9, 2016 | TBA | |
Season 1 (2009)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: baby octopus, bok choy, oyster sauce, smoked paprika
- Entrée: duck breast, green onions, ginger, honey
- Dessert: prunes, animal crackers, cream cheese
Contestants:
- Summer Kriegshauser, Private Chef and Nutrition Coach, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Perry Pollaci, Private Chef and Sous chef, Bar Blanc, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Katie Rosenhouse, Pastry Chef, Olana Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sandy Davis, Catering Chef, Showstoppers Catering at Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: firm tofu, tomato paste, prosciutto
- Entrée: daikon, pork loin, Napa cabbage, Thai chiles, Blue Point oysters
- Dessert: phyllo dough, gorgonzola cheese, pineapple rings, blueberries
Contestants:
- Raymond Jackson, Private Caterer and Culinary Instructor, Westchester County, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Klaus Kronsteiner, Chef de cuisine, Liberty National Golf Course, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Christopher Jackson, Executive Chef and Owner, Ted and Honey, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Newville, PA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lump crab meat, dried shiitake mushrooms, pink grapefruit, bran cereal
- Entrée: ground beef, cannellini beans, tahini paste, grape jelly
- Dessert: brioche, cantaloupe, pecans, avocados
Contestants:
- Margaritte Malfy, Executive Chef and Co-owner, La Palapa, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Rachelle Rodwell, Chef de cuisine, SoHo Grand Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Chris Burke, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Banana, Collard Greens, Grits"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground beef, wonton wrappers, cream of mushroom soup, bananas
- Entrée: scallops, collard greens, anchovies, sour cream
- Dessert: maple syrup, black plums, almond butter, walnuts, quick grits
Contestants:
- Sean Chudoba, Executive Chef, Ayza Wine Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kyle Shadix, Chef, Registered Dietician and Culinary Consultant, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Luis Gonzalez, Executive Chef, Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Taïm, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: In the appetizer round, Chef Chuboda refused to use bananas in his dish, leading to his elimination. In the dessert round, Chef Gonzalez accidentally used salt instead of sugar in his dish, asserting that this resulted in his elimination.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: watermelon, canned sardines, pepper jack cheese, zucchini
- Entrée: beef shoulder, yucca, raisins, ancho chiles, dill pickles
- Dessert: flour tortillas, prosecco, Canadian bacon, roasted chestnuts
Contestants:
- John Keller, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Andrea Bergquist, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ed Witt, Executive Chef / Wine Director, Bloomingdale Road and Wine Directory, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Josh Emett, Chef de cuisine, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: asparagus, chorizo, button mushrooms, canned peaches
- Entrée: rice cakes, chicken thighs, plantains, fruit punch, cocktail onions
- Dessert: beets, goat cheese, quick cook oatmeal, crystallized ginger
Contestants:
- Cindi Avila, Catering Manager and Chef, Crisp, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lucas Manteca, Chef/Restaurateur, Sea Salt and Quahog's Restaurants, Stone Harbor, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Robert Burmeister, Executive Chef and Co-Owner, Chow Gourmet Kitchen, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Chris Coleman, Private Executive Chef, Long Island, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Quail, Arctic Char, Beer"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: endive, frozen peas, quail, red seedless grapes
- Entrée: watercress, tamarind paste, creamed corn, Arctic char
- Dessert: pitted dates, frozen pie crust, caramel candy, stout beer
Contestants:
- Melinda Dorn, Sous chef and Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ralph Battista Jr., Executive Chef, Butterfield 8, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lior Lev Sercarz, Chef and Entrepreneur, La Boîte à Biscuits and La Boîte à Epices, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Abe Lopez, Chef de cuisine, Pacifico, Center Valley, PA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Coconut, Calamari, Donuts"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: turbot, nori sheets, pistachios, coconut
- Entrée: rainbow chard, papaya, granola, parsnips, calamari
- Dessert: plain donuts, smoked gouda, white chocolate, dried apricots
Contestants:
- Gwen LePape, Executive Chef, Frederick's Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Francesco Peluso, Executive Chef, Peluso's Italian Specialties, Clifton, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dave Ogren, Executive Chef, Almos Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mina Newman, Executive Chef, Christos Steakhouse, Astoria, NY (winner)
Notes: In the appetizer round, Chef LePape failed to get any food onto his plates. The judges allowed him to bring the pan from the oven to the tasting table to allow the judges to taste the fish he had prepared after the other competitors were asked for their permission to do so. Despite this, Chef LePape was eliminated.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: boxed macaroni and cheese, artichokes, tilapia
- Entrée: eggplant, ground pork, poblano chiles, avocados, cola
- Dessert: oranges, grapefruit, semi-sweet chocolate chips, bacon
Contestants:
- David Goldwhite, Private Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gypsy Gifford, Executive Chef, Cafe Pinot, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- William Lustberg, Sous chef / saucier, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- James Briscione, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken wings, soba noodles, celery, string cheese
- Entrée: striped bass, pimento peppers, jicama, mangoes, brie cheese
- Dessert: ginger snaps, crème fraîche, instant coffee, carrots
Contestants:
- Jonathan Jernigan, Executive Chef, Catering by Jonathan, Willingboro, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- King Phojanakong, Executive Chef, Kuma Inn, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Soulayphet Schwader, Executive Chef, Talay Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (winner)
Notes: This is the first episode to feature four male chefs.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, Cereal"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: peanut butter, Granny Smith apples, jumbo shrimp
- Entrée: kielbasa, pepperoncini, fingerling potatoes, tarragon
- Dessert: marshmallow spread, chocolate puff cereal, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dried strawberries
Contestants:
- Alina Eisenhauer, Pastry Chef, Sweet, Woodstock, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Todd Miller, Executive Chef, STK, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Giletto, Executive Chef, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jackie Lee, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This episode is not available on iTunes for an unknown reason.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chocolate, Mussels and Figs"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef tenderloin, cucumber, Asian pears, bittersweet chocolate
- Entrée: mussels, canned tomatoes, pita bread, celery root
- Dessert: black mission figs, slivered almonds, lemons
Contestants:
- Michael Selicious, Executive Chef, Wickets Inn, Onset, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Nigel Spence, Owner and Executive Chef, Ripe Kitchen and Bar, Mt. Vernon, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Melissa Levy, Executive Chef, IBM, Newburgh, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: salmon, radicchio, ginger, strawberries
- Entrée: turkey breast, baby turnips, pearl onions, coconut flakes
- Dessert: blackberries, kiwi, wonton wrappers, gummy bears
Contestants:
- Victor Cabezas, Chef and Owner, Misaví, Totowa, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jonathan Contes, Chef and Part Owner, Eat Mosaic, St. James, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Amy Roth, Chef and Owner, Amy Kate Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionné, Montclair, NJ (winner)
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Season 2 (2009)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Prickly Situation"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: brioche, fennel, sea urchin
- Entrée: blackstrap molasses, red snapper, parsley root, dried cranberries
- Dessert: bulgur wheat, pomegranate juice, pineapple, green papaya
Contestants:
- Peter Klein, Executive Chef and Part Owner, Chow Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ross Gill, Executive Chef and General Manager, Home Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Yvan Lemoine, Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The judges caught Chef Lemoine plating past time limits. As a result, the judges eliminated him.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Salty Veggies & Heated Battles"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sea beans, ginger ale, pork tenderloin
- Entrée: baby artichokes, cashew butter, monkfish, Thai chiles
- Dessert: jicama, pepitas, blueberries
Contestants:
- Fritz Knipschildt, Chef and Chocolatier, Knipschildt Chocolatier, Norwalk, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Cheryl Perry, Chef and Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- David Rotter, Executive Chef, Campo, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jason Zukas, Chef Consultant, Bocca Fina, Queens, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"High Hopes"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: calamari, Brussels sprouts, Asian pears
- Entrée: bison, dried mango, leeks, Belgian-style ale
- Dessert: ancho chiles, semi-sweet chocolate, black plums
Contestants:
- Nicole Puzio, Executive Chef, Ox Restaurant, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- David Kirschner, Sous chef, W Hotel, Hoboken, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Ferraro, Executive Chef, Delicatessen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Floundering Around"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef shoulder, fish sauce, canned pumpkin
- Entrée: flounder, yellow plantains, baby bok choy, mini watermelon
- Dessert: tomatillos, crème fraîche, plain donuts
Contestants:
- Massimo Felici, Executive Chef, Ristorante DeGrezia, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Christine Campbell, Butcher and Private Chef, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Julio Lazzarini, Executive Chef and Owner, Orillas Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Wilmington, DE (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marc Spooner, Production Chef, Great Performances Catering, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pride on the Plate"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: duck breast, polenta, sharon fruit
- Entrée: rainbow trout, baby turnips, tamarind concentrate, serrano ham
- Dessert: sliced almonds, Okinawan sweet potatoes, brioche, sambuca
Contestants:
- Shaya Klechevsky, Personal Chef and Instructor, At Your Palate, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Pasquale Frola, Executive Sous Chef, Naples 45, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Giuliano Matarese, Executive Chef, Arte Café, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Roshni Mansukhani, Executive Sous chef and Private Chef, Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: During each of the three rounds, Chef Matarese failed to complete plating his dishes.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pretty Please with a Pepper on Top"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground turkey, piquillo peppers, gooseberries
- Entrée: top round of lamb, coconut flakes, snap peas, quick grits
- Dessert: celery, blood oranges, frozen pie crust, jaggery
Contestants:
- Barbara Sibley, Executive Chef and Owner, La Palapa Cocina Mexicana, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Christopher Nguyen, Chef Consultant, Keo Asian Restaurant, York, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Paul Viggiano, Chef de cuisine, Docs Steakhouse, Sparta, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Tyler Anderson, Executive Chef, The Copper Beech Inn, Essex, CT (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pods, Grills and Sticky Fingers"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, edamame, golden raisins
- Entrée: flank steak, grape juice, goat cheese, lemongrass
- Dessert: coffee liqueur, avocados, boiled ginkgo nuts, honeycomb
Contestants:
- Moha Orchid, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Maristella Innocenti, Owner and Chef, Matilda, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Matthew Zappoli, Owner and Executive Chef, Tre Amici, Long Branch, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joe Bayley, Sous chef, Cobblestone Foods, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Wish Upon A Starfruit"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: red currant jam, merguez sausage, broccoli
- Entrée: chicken breast, dandelion greens, starfruit, cherry liqueur
- Dessert: grape leaves, sesame seeds, honeydew melon, pickled ginger
Contestants:
- Ming Lu, Line Cook, Le Cirque, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Pedro Diáz, Sous chef, Fresh Direct, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lisa Schoen, Executive Chef and Food Stylist, Mad River Post and In Your Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: olive oil packed tuna, English cucumbers, buckwheat flour
- Entrée: knockwurst, pretzels, ramps, mangosteen
- Dessert: biscuit dough, pistachios, dried hibiscus flowers, black olives
Contestants:
- Simon Lange, Chef and Restaurateur, Apartment 138, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Rory O'Farrell, Executive Chef, Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mor Amitzur, Executive Chef, The View at the Marriott Marquis, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions Event, Round One: The Ultimate Face-off"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: crayfish, red seedless grapes, fiddlehead ferns
- Entrée: quail, guava nectar, udon noodles, dinosaur kale
- Dessert: baby kiwi, Israeli couscous, rice paper, saffron
Contestants:
- Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionné, Montclair, NJ (Episode 1.13 – "Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sandy Davis, Catering Chef, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY (Episode 1.1 – "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (Episode 2.6 – "A Prickly Situation") (eliminated after the dessert)
- James Briscione, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (Episode 1.9 – "Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon") (advances to next episode) (winner)
Notes: This is the first "Chopped Champions" event, featuring winners of past episodes. The winner of the episode won a cash prize and competed in the next episode against three new champions.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions Event, Round Two: Best of the Best"Scott Conant, Jody Williams, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cockles, kohlrabi, pita bread
- Entrée: ground chicken, green tea leaves, mustard oil, braeburn apples
- Dessert: chocolate wafers, manchego cheese, passionfruit, goji berries
Contestants:
- Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Newville, Pennsylvania (Episode 1.2 – "Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (Episode 1.12 – "Chocolate, Mussels and Figs") (eliminated after the entrée)
- James Briscione (returning champion) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Taïm, New York, NY (Episode 1.4 – "Banana, Collard Greens, Grits") (advances to next episode) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions Event, Round Three: All-Stars Showdown"Chris Santos, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lavash bread, preserved lemons, squab
- Entrée: bluefish, papaya, ginger snaps, beef jerky
- Dessert: butter crackers, grapefruit, feta cheese, gin
Contestants:
- Jackie Lee, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.11 – "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Einat Admony (returning champion) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, New York, NY (Episode 1.3 – "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (Episode 2.8 – "A Wish Upon a Starfruit") (advances to next episode) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions Event, Round Four: Bring It!"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lobster, bananas, endive
- Entrée: pork loin, watercress, galia melon, taro root
- Dessert: matzo, pomegranate molasses, roasted chestnuts, baby fennel
Contestants:
- Cody Utzman (returning champion) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (Episode 2.9 – "Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate") (eliminated after the entrée)
- John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (Episode 2.2 – "High Hopes") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (Episode 1.10 – "String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps") (winner)
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Season 3 (2009–10)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"When Chefs Collide"Geoffrey Zakarian, Scott Conant, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Manila clams, kumquats, croissants
- Entrée: ground pork, camembert, sweet vermouth, haricots verts
- Dessert: carrots, goat cheese, quick grits, pomelo
Contestants:
- Peter Giannakas, Chef and Restaurateur, Ovelia Psistaria Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Angie Shaghaghi, Chef Instructor, Creative Cooks, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Cisse Elhadji, Chef and Restaurateur, Ponty Bistro, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Dean Yasharian, Executive Sous chef, Bar Boulud, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Oh My Goshy, Umeboshi"Aarón Sánchez, Jody Williams, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: peas, peaches, eel
- Entrée: shrimp, oatmeal, butternut squash, umeboshi
- Dessert: parsnips, limoncello, soda crackers, sharp cheddar cheese
Contestants:
- Jeffrey Baruch, Executive Chef, London Lennie's Seafood Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Barbara Esmonde, Executive Chef, Mediterranean Catering, Wynnewood, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Peter Karapanagiotis, Executive Chef, Privé Mediterranean Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jeremy Duclut, Executive Chef, Georges' Bar and Restaurant, Wayne, PA (winner)
Notes: Chef Esmonde cut herself during the entrée round. After attempting to put on a glove that did not fit, she took it off and tossed her salad with her hands despite her open wound. As a result, the judges did not eat the salad and chopped her for her poor sanitation, rather than on the full merits of her food. Chef Baruch is a sous chef for Chopped judge Sue Torres (Torres did not appear as a judge in this episode).
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Judge Knows Best"Chris Santos, Scott Conant, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: hamachi, quail eggs, dried cherries
- Entrée: beef tenderloin, mango, gruyère cheese, kochujang
- Dessert: ripened plantains, prosecco, crystallized ginger, bacon
Contestants:
- Fabian Ludwig, Executive Chef, Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ayesha Nurdjaja, Executive Chef, Il Bordello, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Joshua Whigham, Sous chef, Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joe Dobias, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe Doe Restaurant, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Nori Story"Josh Capon, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef tenderloin, nori, maple syrup
- Entrée: broccoli rabe, crystallized ginger, five year aged gouda, mahi-mahi
- Dessert: cherries, pumpernickel bread, curry powder, yuzu juice
Contestants:
- Adele DiBiasi, Chef and Restaurateur, Bona Vita Osteria, Summit, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Malik Fall, Chef and Restaurateur, Boucarou Lounge, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Bicocchi, Executive Chef, Flex Mussels, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- PJ Calapa, Sous chef, Nobu Fifty Seven, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sticking To It"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: turkey breast, Kirby cucumbers, graham crackers
- Entrée: black cod, puffed rice cereal, pineapple, chorizo
- Dessert: mangoes, puff pastry, coffee beans, rose water
Contestants:
- Melinda Beaulieu, Private Chef and Nutritionist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- David Amorelli, Executive Chef, Coffee Shop, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dominick Feragola, Sous chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Luisa Fernandes, Executive Chef, Georgia's Cafe and Bakery, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Season's Choppings"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: venison tenderloin, quince, eggnog
- Entrée: kale, rutabaga, marshmallows, turkey
- Dessert: garnet yams, brie, sparkling wine, cranberries
Contestants:
- Megan Fells, Chef and Restaurateur, The Artist's Palate, Poughkeepsie, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jason Tilmann, Executive Chef, NYY Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Keith Geter, Chef, Artisanal, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jon Bignelli, Sous chef, wd~50, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The chefs were given 45 minutes in the entrée round rather than the normal 30 to allow time to properly cook the turkey.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Flower Power"Geoffrey Zakarian, Sue Torres, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken breast, kiwi, zucchini blossoms
- Entrée: scallops, cranberry juice, artichokes, burdock root
- Dessert: blackberries, apple cider, shredded phyllo dough, fresh chickpeas
Contestants:
- Bill Feldman, Chef and Entrepreneur, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Keith Jodway, Consulting Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lola Garand, Consulting Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Tommy Lee, Executive Chef, Battery Gardens, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sweet Redemption"Aarón Sánchez, Scott Conant, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: littleneck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, rhubarb
- Entrée: striped bass, corn tortillas, applesauce, okra
- Dessert: carrot juice, white chocolate chips, baby beets, hominy
Contestants:
- Michael Giletto, Executive Chef, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ (Episode 1.12 – "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Katie Rosenhouse, Pastry Chef, Olana Restaurant, New York, NY (Episode 1.1 – "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Chris Burke, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.3 – "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Amy Roth, Chef and Owner, Amy Kate Catering, New York, NY (Episode 1.13 – "Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears") (winner)
Notes: This was the first episode to feature four past runners-up.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Winging It"Geoffrey Zakarian, Sue Torres, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sake, green seedless grapes, chicken wings
- Entrée: horseradish, catfish, treviso, Japanese eggplant
- Dessert: cherry tomatoes, silken tofu, ginger snaps, cocoa nibs
Contestants:
- Linda Laestadius, Pastry Chef, The Bear Cafe, Woodstock, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lizzie Singh-Brar, Executive Chef, Fanny, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- John Sierp, Executive Chef, White Cloud Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Justin Gaines, Executive Sous chef, Zanaro's Italian Restaurant, White Plains, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"In A Pinch"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: red cherry peppers, mortadella, soft shell crabs
- Entrée: baby bananas, black-eyed peas, poblano chiles, ostrich steak
- Dessert: lychees, phyllo dough, Canadian bacon, candy canes
Contestants:
- Damien Brassel, Executive Chef, Knife + Fork, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lonnie Dyner, Executive Chef, Le Petit Marché, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Susan Crocker, Catering Chef, Holberts Catering and Backyard Bistro, Montgomery, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Pnina Peled, Chef de cuisine, The New York Helmsley Hotel, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was the first episode in which two female competitors faced each other in the final round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Raw Enthusiasm"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: apricots, macadamia nuts, oysters
- Entrée: cucumber, buttermilk, pork loin, canned jackfruit
- Dessert: sugar cookie dough, bittersweet chocolate, figs, yellow miso paste
Contestants:
- Mark Twersky, Cullinary Instructor, The French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Deborah Gorman, Catering Chef, The Good Knife, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Arvin Dhansew, Catering Chef, Relish Caterers, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Martin Brock, Executive Chef, Atria, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Against the Tide"Mark Bittman, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: habanero chiles, bittersweet chocolate, fresh sardines
- Entrée: strawberries, celery root, lamb loin chops, Swiss cheese
- Dessert: corn tortillas, dried chipotle peppers, blueberries, violet mustard
Contestants:
- Michael Madigan, Chef and Restaurateur, Snails and Quails / Farm 2 Bistro, New York, NY / Nutley, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Andres Barrera, Executive Chef, City Winery, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Laurielle Clark, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Erik Weatherspool, Chef and Restaurateur, Bistro 44, Toms River, NJ (winner)
Notes: This was the first episode to feature an ingredient, violet mustard, that the judges were not familiar with.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Liver"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: raspberries, asparagus, chicken livers
- Entrée: arugula, pickled daikon, fresh pasta, mackerel
- Dessert: Greek yogurt, sugar cane, cactus pears, popcorn kernels
Contestants:
- John-Michael Hamlet, Chef and Restaurateur, John-Michael's Restaurant, North Salem, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Hannah Hopkins, Chef and Restaurateur, Dish, Mahopac, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Bradley Boyle, Chef and Restaurateur, Salt Gastro Pub, Byram, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marc Pavlovic, Culinary Instructor, The French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (winner)
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Season 4 (2010)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Rattle & Roll"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Asian pears, croissants, haricots verts, rattlesnake meat
- Entrée: tapioca pearls, carrots, fruit leather, rabbit
- Dessert: yucca, calimyrna figs, hoisin sauce, red jalapeños
Contestants:
- Siggy Sollitto, Chef and Restaurateur, Siggy's Good Food, Brooklyn Heights, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Eric Paraskevas, Executive Chef, Terra Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Chris Coombs, Executive Chef, Dbar, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mackenzie Hilton, Executive Chef, Mercato Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"My Froggy Clementine"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: bourbon whiskey, anchovies, dates, frog legs
- Entrée: hamachi, beets, tortilla chips, Malta
- Dessert: clementine oranges, scotch whiskey, basil, toasted oats cereal
Contestants:
- Sunshine Best, Special Diets Chef, Your Safe Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Warren Schierenbeck, Chef and Restaurateur, DoSi Cafe, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Erica Wides, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mario Tolentino, Private Chef, Can Cook Personal Chef Services, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Jitters & Giant Eggs"Scott Conant, Jody Williams, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground turkey, black garlic, raspberries, pickled watermelon rind
- Entrée: fresh horseradish, goat chops, oatmeal, snap peas
- Dessert: canned peaches, cherry tomatoes, pretzel sticks, emu eggs
Contestants:
- Rory MacDonald, Head Pastry Chef, Tocqueville, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Brian Kevorkian, Line Cook, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Maurice "Mo" Hurley, Executive Chef, Valbella, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jessica Mogardo, Pastry Chef, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Dr. Deckle & Mr. Fried"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: collard greens, jumbo shrimp, corn chips, olive loaf
- Entrée: broccoli rabe, deckle of beef, hibiscus flowers in syrup, black-eyed peas
- Dessert: avocadoes, oyster sauce, tofu skins, star fruit
Contestants:
- Abigail Hitchcock, Chef and Restaurateur, Camaje Bistro, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Shanna Pacifico, Chef de cuisine, Back Forty, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- John P. Greco, Chef and Restaurateur, Philip Marie, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Siry, Corporate Executive Chef, Big Daddy's Diner, Duke's, and City Crab, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do"Marcus Samuelsson, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: mussels, asparagus, cactus pear, kidney beans
- Entrée: sharp cheddar cheese, watermelon radish, squab, frozen waffles
- Dessert: saltine crackers, green papaya, dried mangoes, cotton candy
Contestants:
- Sean Mell, Omakase Chef, Nobu, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Berthsy Ayide, Chef and Caterer, The Kitchen Sink, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jeremy Hanlon, Private Chef, My Fresh Chef, Lantana, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
- Christian Petroni, Chef and Restaurateur, Barcelona, Greenwich, CT (winner)
Notes: This is Marcus Samelsson's first episode as a judge.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"First Things Worst"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: gooseberries, Darjeeling tea, ricotta salata, calf's liver
- Entrée: cuttlefish, long beans, sweet piquanté peppers, bittersweet chocolate
- Dessert: baby bananas, coconut flakes, pumpernickel rye, soy sauce
Contestants:
- Nadege Fleurimond, Caterer, Fleurimond Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Paul Ripley, Food and Beverage Manager, Raritan Valley Country Club, Bridgewater, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ryan DePersio, Chef and Restaurateur, Fascino, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Rebecca Weitzman, Chef de cuisine, Inoteca, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fired Up!"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: striped sea bass, strawberries, baby fennel, marshmallows
- Entrée: country pork ribs, kale, butternut squash, popcorn on the cob
- Dessert: polenta, lambic beer, pineapple, hot dogs
Contestants:
- Mary Beth Johnson, Executive Chef, Maritime, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kristen Davis, Personal Chef, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Adam Goldgell, Chef, Sugo Café, Long Beach, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Jenkins, Chef, Butter, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a grilling-themed episode. The stove tops were outfitted with grill sheets and two other burners, and the ovens were off-limits throughout the competition. Chef Jenkins is a chef at Butter, which is co-owned by Alex Guarnaschelli (Guarnaschelli did not appear as a judge in this episode).
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Jody Williams{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: quahog clams, rhubarb, almond butter cookies
- Entrée: venison tenderloin, cinnamon swirl bread, sharon fruit, cornichons
- Dessert: matzo, salty peanuts, dried strawberries, cocoa nibs
Contestants:
- Melissa Muller, Executive Chef, Organika, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ricardo Cardona, Executive Chef, Sofrito, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kat Ploszaj, Executive Chef, Petit Oven, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Venúe 56, Hauppauge, NY (winner)
Notes: This is the first episode to feature an all-female panel of judges.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Turbot Powered"Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken thighs, bitter melon, cream cheese, papadum
- Entrée: turbot, wasabi peas, purple cauliflower, satsuma mikan
- Dessert: brie, rutabaga, frozen cranberries, English muffins
Contestants:
- Anthony Locastro, Executive Chef, Downtown Association, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mark McMann, Sous chef, Kefi, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jennifer Meadows, Chef and Restaurateur, Fishbar, Montauk, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ed Harris, Junior Sous chef, Buddakan, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Keep On Cook'n On"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: serrano ham, fresh pasta, membrillo, half-sour pickles
- Entrée: beef tenderloin, taro root, Japanese eggplant, cherry pie filling
- Dessert: white bread, unsalted pistachios, buckwheat honey, zucchini
Contestants:
- Carrie Weiss, Instructor and Writer, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sachem "Son" Allison, Executive Chef, SavorNY, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Chris Jaeckle, Sous chef, Morimoto, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Paul "Poppy" Yeaple, Chef and Restaurateur, Poppy's Burgers and Fries, Beacon, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Green Apps and Lamb"Chris Santos, Scott Conant, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Rainier cherries, walnuts, crème de menthe, canned salmon
- Entrée: lamb top round, golden raisins, Stilton cheese, edamame
- Dessert: buttermilk, braeburn apples, kiwis, amaranth grain
Contestants:
- Melissa Rebholz, Executive Chef, Garden of Eve Organic Farm, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Adam Sternberg, Executive Chef, 36 Main, New Paltz, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Guillaume Thivet, Executive Chef, Bouley Bakery and Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joshua Stokes, Private Chef, Grill a Chef, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Crunch Time"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: watermelon, sweet potatoes, knockwurst, almond butter
- Entrée: skate, English cucumbers, prunes, shredded wheat crackers
- Dessert: oranges, red miso paste, cottage cheese, kettle-cooked potato chips
Contestants:
- Steven Tempel, Chef and Restaurateur, Logan's Bar and Grill, Speculator, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Michele Ragussis, Chef and Restaurateur, Stuft Catering / Beast, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lance Nitahara, Executive Chef, Camp-of-the-Woods, Speculator, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Madison Cowan, Chef and Caterer, Avenue Inc, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Madison Cowan hired both Lance Nitahara and Amanda Frietag to be his sous chefs when he appeared on Iron Chef America.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Rowdy With a Chance of Meatballs"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: red carrots, Chinese okra, potato knishes, ocean perch
- Entrée: ground pork, sorghum molasses, cheese crackers, mustard greens
- Dessert: puffed rice cereal, cognac, butterscotch candy, pancetta
Contestants:
- Jacques Gautier, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, Palo Santo, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Deborah Bicknese, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, Beast, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jodi Burnhard, Chef de cuisine, Longwood Events, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Anthony Paris, Executive Chef, Crosby Street Hotel, New York, NY (winner)
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Season 5 (2010)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}""Dream'n of Redeem'n""Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rump roast, rainbow chard, vegetable yeast spread
- Entrée: branzino, piquillo peppers, jicama, chocolate sandwich cookies
- Dessert: vodka, crescent roll dough, sesame seeds, blueberry jelly beans
Contestants:
- Paul Viggiano, Cooking Instructor (Episode 2.5 – "Pretty Please With a Pepper on Top") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lola Garand, Freelance Consulting Chef, New York, NY (Episode 3.7 – "Flower Power") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dominick Feragola, Sous chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (Episode 3.5 – "Sticking To It") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Matthew Zappoli, Owner and Executive Chef, Tre Amici, Long Branch, NJ (Episode 2.7 – "Pods, Grills and Sticky Fingers") (winner)
Notes: This episode featured four past runners-up.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Wok This Way"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rainbow trout, Napa cabbage, smoked paprika, white chocolate chips
- Entrée: quail, escarole, chocolate-covered raisins, coconut
- Dessert: papaya, rice crackers, sake, jura erguel
Contestants:
- Adam Idris, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Charlene Johnson, Executive Chef, 202, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Matt Gibson, Sous chef, Spice Market Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ric Orlando, Chef and Restaurateur, New World Home Cooking, Saugerties, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Squashed"Marcus Samuelsson, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: banana chips, rice paper, kabocha squash, sardines
- Entrée: beef shoulder, baby artichokes, blood oranges, cashew butter
- Dessert: celery root, cinnamon candies, blackberries, marshmallow spread
Contestants:
- Jessica Wilson, Sous chef, A Voce Columbus, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jasmine Shimoda, Apprenticing Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Yoanne Magris, Chef and Restaurateur, Yo In Yo Out, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Rebecca Newell, Executive Chef, The Beehive, Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: This is the first episode to feature four female chefs
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"$50,000 Tournament: Round One"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tomatillos, horned melon, wonton skins, Rocky Mountain oysters
- Entrée: dorade, baby beets, beef jerky, coffee liqueur
- Dessert: Yukon Gold potatoes, condensed milk, pomegranates, peanut butter taffy
Contestants:
- Jessica Mogardo, Executive Pastry Chef, New York, NY (Episode 4.3 – "Jitters & Giant Eggs") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mackenzie Hilton, Executive Chef, Mercato Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (Episode 4.1 – "Rattle & Roll") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Paul "Poppy" Yeaple, Chef and Restaurateur, Poppy's Burgers and Fries, Beacon, NY (Episode 4.10 – "Keep On Cook'n On") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Madison Cowan, Chef and Caterer, Avenue Inc, New York, NY (Episode 4.12 – "Crunch Time") (advances to final round) (winner)
Notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes, where sixteen past champions competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"$50,000 Tournament: Round Two"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: dandelion greens, Greek yogurt, liverwurst, catfish
- Entrée: ginger beer, pickled daikon, okra, alligator tenderloin
- Dessert: key lime juice, pepitas, halloumi cheese, hot dog buns
Contestants:
- Michael Jenkins, Line cook, Butter, New York, NY (Episode 4.7 – "Fired Up!") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jon Bignelli, Chef de cuisine, wd~50, New York, NY (Episode 3.6 – "Season's Choppings") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Pnina Peled, Executive Chef, The New York Helmsley Hotel, New York, NY (Episode 3.10 – "In a Pinch") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Venúe 56, Hauppauge, NY (Episode 4.8 – "Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles") (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"$50,000 Tournament: Round Three"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: dried persimmon, phyllo dough, pepper jack cheese, sweetbreads
- Entrée: chicken breast, blue corn tortillas, Tuscan kale, sea urchin
- Dessert: blueberries, bread & butter pickles, saffron, fruit ring cereal
Contestants:
- Joe Dobias, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe Doe Restaurant, New York, NY (Episode 3.3 – "Judge Knows Best") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Luisa Fernandes, Executive Chef, Georgia's Cafe and Bakery, New York, NY (Episode 3.5 – "Sticking To It") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Siry, Corporate Executive Chef, Big Daddy's Diner, Duke's, and City Crab, New York, NY (Episode 4.4 – "Dr. Deckle & Mr. Fried") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jason Zukas, Executive Chef, New York, NY (Episode 2.1 – "Salty Veggies & Heated Battles") (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"$50,000 Tournament: Round Four"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cold-smoked kippers, water chestnuts, leeks, lemon-lime soda
- Entrée: caperberries, parsley root, chocolate-hazelnut spread, elk tenderloin
- Dessert: taco shells, Bosc pears, crema, red curry paste
Contestants:
- Christian Petroni, Chef and Restaurateur, Barcelona, Greenwich, CT (Episode 4.5 – "Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Rebecca Newell, Executive Chef, The Beehive, Boston, MA (Episode 5.3 – "Squashed") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mario Tolentino, Private Chef, Can Cook Personal Chef Services, New York, NY (Episode 4.2 – "My Froggy Clementine") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ric Orlando, Chef and Restaurateur, New World Home Cooking, Saugerties, NY (Episode 5.2 – "Wok This Way") (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"$50,000 Tournament: Grand Finale"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: geoduck, Buddha's hand, black radishes, waffle cones
- Entrée: smelt, dried red currants, cheese curls, rack of wild boar
- Dessert: champagne, dragon fruit, tahini, cake flour
Contestants:
- Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Venúe 56, Hauppauge, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ric Orlando, Chef and Restaurateur, New World Home Cooking, Saugerties, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jason Zukas, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Madison Cowan, Chef and Caterer, Avenue Inc, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The chefs were given 50 minutes in the dessert round rather than the normal 30 to allow adequate time to bake.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Spouting Off"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: barramundi, apricot paste, poblano peppers, abbey style beer
- Entrée: bratwurst, scallops, plums, red quinoa
- Dessert: Israeli couscous, cherimoya, guanciale, Irish whiskey
Contestants:
- Sung Uni Lee, Culinary Instructor, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Janine Gray, Chef and Restaurateur, The Inn at Osborne Hill, Fishkill, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Bryce Shuman, Sous chef, Eleven Madison Park, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joe Raiola, Executive Chef, Morton's Steakhouse, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: In the dessert round, Ted warned the contestants that cherimoya seeds were poisonous.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"When Octopuses Attack"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lotus root, treviso, guava nectar, octopus
- Entrée: flank steak, chicory, pepino melon, granola bars
- Dessert: shiso leaves, pita bread, feta, adzuki beans
Contestants:
- Anthony "Anton" Testino, Head Chef, Tony's Touch of Italy, Wayne, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Merlin Tlapa, Executive Chef, Nino's 208, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mona James, Executive Sous chef, Palm Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cory Comeau, Executive Chef, Stephanie's on Newbury, Boston, MA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fright Bites"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: canned pumpkin, malted chocolate balls, pie crust, lamb heart
- Entrée: gummy teeth, flour tortillas, huitlacoche, black chicken
- Dessert: kumquats, cheddar pennies, chipotle chiles, grasshoppers
Contestants:
- Mike Solyn, Freelance Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Marja Samsom, Chef and Restaurateur, The Kitchen Club, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tess Middlebrook, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Vignola, Executive Chef, Michael Jordan's Steak House, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cornuchopia"Chris Santos, Sue Torres, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: baked ham, cranberry sauce, baby turnips, port wine cheese
- Entrée: pheasant, Brussels sprouts, candy apples, sparkling cider
- Dessert: puff pastry, enoki mushrooms, seedless red grapes, plum sauce
Contestants:
- Harold Moore, Chef and Restaurateur, Commerce, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Izzy Sarto, Executive Chef, Tremont 647, Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Robin Moore, Private Chef and Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Milton Enriquez, Executive Chef, Compass, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Yes, Virginia, There is a Chopping Block"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: oysters, pomegranate juice, red chard, gingerbread cookie dough
- Entrée: goose, Irish cream liqueur, maraschino cherries, blue cheese
- Dessert: pasilla chiles, peppermint patties, sour cream, boniatos
Contestants:
- Kenneth Collins, Executive Chef, Gospel Uptown, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Patricio Sandoval, Chef and Restaurateur, Mercadito, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Laura Simpson, Chef de cuisine, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Wade Burch, Executive Chef, South West NY, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a holiday-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. The chefs were given 40 minutes in the entrée round rather than the normal 30 in order to allow time to properly cook the goose.
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Season 6 (2011)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Victory on the Brain"Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tamarind soda, cocktail nuts, haricots verts, goat brains
- Entrée: cream of coconut, baby turnips, wakame seaweed, fish heads
- Dessert: peanut brittle, marsala wine, wonton wrappers, durian
Contestants:
- Colin Kruzic, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Samantha Buyskes, Chef and Restaurateur, Simply Red Bistro, Ithaca, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Sammy Davis Jr., Executive Chef, CR Lounge, Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
- Alejandra Padilla, Line Cook, La Fonda del Sol, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The fish heads used in the entrée round were from northeastern cod.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Prove it on the Plate"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: New Zealand mussels, Bosc pears, marula liqueur, frozen waffles
- Entrée: root beer schnapps, lap cheong, squash blossoms, ostrich tenderloin
- Dessert: puffed rice cereal, horned melon, cashew butter, gummy worms
Contestants:
- Andrea Glick, Private Chef and Instructor, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lisa Beels, Executive Chef and Entrepreneur, Haute Palate and Petite Palate, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Nick Grosz, Executive Chef, Norwood Club, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Eric Levine, Executive Chef, Encore Catering, East Hanover, NJ (winner)
Notes: This is Maneet's first episode as a judge.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Marrowly We Roll Along"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: speck, toybox squash, fontina cheese, marrow bones
- Entrée: yuzu marmalade, chicory, dried blueberries, Dungeness crab
- Dessert: pineapple, sunflower seeds, red curry paste, Neapolitan ice cream
Contestants:
- Carmine DiGiovanni, Chef de cuisine, Picholine, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sean Telo, Chef de cuisine, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Andrew Markert, Executive Sous chef, PS7, Washington, DC (eliminated after the dessert)
- Laura Henry-Zoubir, Culinary Director, Dramshop Hospitality, Boston, MA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Doughs and Don'ts"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: saba, garlic chutes, Canadian bacon, trout
- Entrée: dehydrated okra, parsnips, espresso soda, deckle of beef
- Dessert: coquitos, turmeric, empanada wrappers, corn on the cob
Contestants:
- Rob Runn, Food Service Specialist, USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB-109), Bayonne, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Monica Byrne, Chef and Restaurateur, Home/Made, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Anna Maria Santorelli, Chef and Restaurateur, Anna Maria's, Larchmont, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- James Gillespie, Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Step Right Up!"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: catfish, tomatillos, marshmallows, rutabagas
- Entrée: country pork ribs, dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, fresh garbanzo beans
- Dessert: plum tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, crema, malanga coco
Contestants:
- James Kilberg, Executive Chef, Il Poggiolo, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gillian Clark, Chef and Restaurateur, The General Store, Silver Spring, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jeffrey Gardner, Sous chef, South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marcellus Coleman, Executive Sous chef, Abe and Arthur's, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars Tournament: Round One – Competitors from The Next Food Network Star"Marcus Samuelsson, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: calf's liver, mango, bottarga, pound cake
- Entrée: karela, blueberries, fregola, Scottish red leg partridge
- Dessert: red carrots, goat's butter, paneer, potato crisps
Contestants:
- Lisa Garza (TNFNS season 4 runner-up) (charity: Vogel Alcove – Dallas, TX) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Debbie Lee (TNFNS season 5 third place) (charity: Medici Foundation – Irvine, CA) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Brad Sorenson (TNFNS season 6 fifth place) (charity: American Cancer Society – Atlanta, GA) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Proietti (TNFNS season 5 fifth place) (charity: The Jed Foundation – New York, NY) (advances to final round) (winner)
Notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes in which categorical groups of celebrity chefs competed to win $50,000 for charity. This was also the first time celebrities competed on Chopped.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars Tournament: Round Two – Food Network Personalities"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: teething biscuits, Hungarian hot peppers, raspberries, canned haggis
- Entrée: rack of venison, dulse, gooseberry preserves, fruit ring cereal
- Dessert: ladyfingers, baby fennel, almond paste, root beer jelly beans
Contestants:
- Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes, notable competitor on Food Network Challenge) (charity: Lower Eastside Girls Club – New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Claire Robinson (5 Ingredient Fix, Food Network Challenge) (charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital – Memphis, TN) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Robert Irvine (Dinner: Impossible, Worst Cooks in America, Restaurant: Impossible) (charity: World Outreach Ministries – Marietta, GA) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Anne Burrell (Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Worst Cooks in America) (charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – New York, NY) (advances to final round) (winner)
Notes: Part 2 of 5.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars Tournament: Round Three – Notable Chefs"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: fresh pasta, dried papaya, bluefoot mushrooms, chorizo
- Entrée: cobia, salmon jerky, Chinese spinach, animal crackers
- Dessert: granola bars, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Chinese five spice, piloncillo
Contestants:
- Jacques Torres (charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital – Memphis, TN) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Beau MacMillan (charity: Space Coast Early Intervention Center – Melbourne, FL) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Anita Lo (charity: SHARE – New York, NY) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Nate Appleman (charity: Kawasaki Disease Foundation – Ipswich, MA) (advances to final round) (winner)
Notes: Part 3 of 5. In the appetizer round, Chef Torres used (cocoa nibs) that he brought with him, which were not available in the pantry. The judges felt that this was contrary to the rules and cited it as the reason for his elimination.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars Tournament: Round Four – Chopped Judges"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: papadum, baby romanesco, smoked lake chub, powdered strawberry milk
- Entrée: taralli, natto, radicchio, whole duck
- Dessert: green plantains, Chinese bacon, peanut butter puff cereal, frozen lemonade
Contestants:
- Maneet Chauhan (charity: Clinton Global Initiative – New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Amanda Freitag (charity: God's Love We Deliver – New York, NY) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Geoffrey Zakarian (charity: The Kimmins Foundation – Tampa, FL) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Aarón Sánchez (charity: Greater New Orleans Foundation – New Orleans, LA) (advances to final round) (winner)
Notes: Part 4 of 5. This marked the first time the Chopped judges competed. The chefs were given 40 minutes in the entrée round rather than the normal 30 to allow time to properly cook the duck.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars Tournament: Grand Finale"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rabbit kidneys, baby beets, merguez, salt and vinegar potato chips
- Entrée: goat leg, dried hibiscus flower, pattypan squash, trail mix
- Dessert: sesame candies, ruby red grapefruit, chayotes, chickpeas
Contestants:
- Michael Proietti (charity: The Jed Foundation – New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Anne Burrell (charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – New York, NY) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Aarón Sánchez (charity: Greater New Orleans Foundation – New Orleans, LA) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Nate Appleman (charity: Kawasaki Disease Foundation – Ipswich, MA) (winner)
Notes: Part 5 of 5. The remaining 4 celebrity chefs competed to win the $50,000 for charity.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Cornish Mess"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: graffiti eggplant, cape gooseberries, biscuit dough, Peking duck
- Entrée: Cornish hens, Concord grapes, gruyère cheese, banana leather
- Dessert: Italian orange liqueur, cheese crackers, cherimoya, Jordan almonds
Contestants:
- Gillie Holme, Caterer, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ondre'a Duverney, Caterer, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- David Greco, Chef and Restaurateur, Arthur Avenue Trattoria and Mike's Deli, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lauren Gerrie, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: In the entrée round, Chef Duverney committed cross-contamination by cutting her cooked hens on the same board where the hens were placed when they were still raw. Chef Greco served raw hens due to the time constraints. The judges allowed the both of them to bring over the other components of the dish from their stations.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chefs on a Mission"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: firm tofu, scotch whisky, dragon fruit, pickled herring
- Entrée: rump roast, violet mustard, asparagus, sugar coated fennel seeds
- Dessert: mission figs, robiola cheese, shelled pistachios, taco shells
Contestants:
- Ulli Stachl, Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Joel Javier, Sous chef, Telepan, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Steven Brand, Executive Chef, Upstairs on the Square, Cambridge, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jamie Bissonnette, Chef and Restaurateur, Toro and Coppa, Boston, MA (winner)
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Season 7 (2011)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"The Icing on the Steak"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked turkey legs, ramen noodles, cherry bomb peppers, endive
- Entrée: celery root, rainbow chard, flat iron steak, chocolate frosting
- Dessert: bananas, pomegranate juice, phyllo dough, white miso
Contestants:
- Crystal Fox, Chef, Sisters Night Club, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Marco Suarez, Executive Chef, Ledge Kitchen and Drinks, Dorchester, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tryg Siverson, Chef and Restaurateur, Friedman's Lunch, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Shehu Fitzgerald, Garde manger Chef, Marriott New York Marquis, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Canned Cheese, Please!"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: andouille sausage, lychees in syrup, jalepeño peppers, canned cheese
- Entrée: buckwheat groats, jews mallow, hard cider, elk tenderloin
- Dessert: strawberry popsicles, blue corn tortilla chips, condensed milk, celery
Contestants:
- Billy Brigtsen, Chef, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Monica Langowski, Private Chef, A Table For Two Private Chef Service, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kyle Ricks, Executive Sous chef, Landmarc Tribeca, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Chef Ricks is a chef at Landmarc, a restaurant of frequent Chopped judge, Marc Murphy.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Saying Sayonara"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: oysters, clementine oranges, Chinese okra, French dressing
- Entrée: duck breasts, green tea, adzuki beans, Brussels sprouts
- Dessert: Meyer lemons, cottage cheese, passionfruit, soba noodles
Contestants:
- Rosalind Balducci, Personal Chef / Caterer, That Personal Touch Cuisine, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Shawn Dickensheets, Culinary Student, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Adam Powers, Chef and Restaurateur, Fetch, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Wayne Lyons, Chef and Restaurateur, Soul Flavors, Jersey City, NJ (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Have a Heart"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Ken Oringer{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: bay scallops, braeburn apples, sorrel, duck hearts
- Entrée: fideos, broccoli rabe, mezcal, eel
- Dessert: crumpets, cream cheese, aloe vera juice, orange slice candy
Contestants:
- John Ramirez, Executive Sous chef, Castle on the Hudson, Tarrytown, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Remy Ayesh, Culinary Instructor, French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Judson Branch, Senior Sous chef, Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Justin Burdett, Chef de cuisine, Miller Union, Atlanta, GA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Gotta Grill!"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: coho salmon, baby eggplant, mustard
- Entrée: rack of wild boar, artichokes, ketchup, sauerkraut
- Dessert: mayonnaise, bananas, prickly pear cactus, pre-cooked pizza crust
Contestants:
- Vucic "Vulé" Dabetic, Executive Chef, Arcane, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tom McEachern, Executive Chef, Ray's on the River, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Phyllis Kaplowitz, Executive Chef, Bakers' Best Catering, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Alan Harding, Chef and Restaurateur, The Food Truck @ Hot Bird, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a grilling-themed episode. The stovetops were outfitted with grill sheets and two other burners and the ovens were off-limits throughout the competition. The chefs were also given pre-soaked cedar planks that they could use if they wished.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Get it Together"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: corn nuts, fruit cocktail, black garlic, Uni
- Entrée: watermelon, dried shrimp, dried porcini mushrooms, Hawaiian snapper
- Dessert: challah, almond butter, tamarind pods, delicata squash
Contestants:
- Matthew Marchese, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mark Barrett, Chef, Henry's, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Wei Wen, Executive Chef, Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen, Radnor, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Heather Priest, Personal Chef, Greenwich, CT (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Bite Your Pickled Beef Tongue"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: flour tortillas, English cucumbers, fresh fava beans, pickled beef tongue
- Entrée: pork rinds, galangal, purple kohlrabi, rabbit legs and thighs
- Dessert: labne, chickpea flour, Asian pears, rose water syrup
Contestants:
- Amy Goffio-Mahabir, Sous chef, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Chris Scott, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Commune, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Sean Olnowich, Chef and Restaurateur, The House, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joe Landa, Executive Chef, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Go For It!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: gorgonzola cheese, green papaya, sour lemon candies, duck livers
- Entrée: tequila, epazote, puff pastry, cuttlefish
- Dessert: cocoa nibs, blackberries, corn tortillas, ginger
Contestants:
- Emily Sims, Executive Chef, Ici, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jonathan Doar, Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Stephen Hartigan, Private Chef, The Field, Bridgeport, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
- Olivier Desaintmartin, Chef and Restaurateur, Caribou Café, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Thyme Flies"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Korean-style short ribs, lemon thyme, zucchini, gefilte fish
- Entrée: hen of the woods mushrooms, white anchovies, lamb top round, salsa con queso
- Dessert: dried apricots, gingerbread cookie dough, elderflower liqueur, halva
Contestants:
- Marc Matsumoto, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- James Lee, Chef and Restaurateur, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- April Stamm, Chef Team Leader, Prepared foods at Whole Foods Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marie-Claude Mendy, Executive Chef/Owner, Teranga, Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: Chef Lee cut himself during the entrée round. Despite putting on several layers of gloves, his bleeding did not stop. Chef Lee insisted on continuing to cook and touching the ingredients with his hands. The judges considered this unsanitary, so they did not taste his entrée. This resulted in Chef Lee being eliminated.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Nopales, No Problem"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: quahog clams, fuyu persimmons, Italian bitters, nopales
- Entrée: halibut, purple cauliflower, salted duck egg yolks, pork skin
- Dessert: Mexican chocolate, mostarda, soft tofu, pretzel rods
Contestants:
- Chris Rendell, Chef de cuisine, Double Crown, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ronaldo Linares, Chef and Restaurateur, Martino's Cuban Restaurant, Somerville, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Denise Baron, Executive Chef, Burtons Grill, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Miguel Aguilar, Executive Chef, Piquant, New York, NY (winner)
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Season 8 (2011)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Easy Peasy?"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: buffalo hot dogs, carrots, edamame, butterscotch candy
- Entrée: pork loin, crunchy cheese curls, escarole, chia seeds
- Dessert: grape flavored gelatin, lemon verbena, brie, shortbread cookies
Contestants:
- Tristan Welch, Chef Patron, Launceston Place, Kensington, London, England (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Andy Bates, Pastry Chef, Eat My Pies Street Market, East London, England (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lotte Duncan, Chef and Culinary Instructor, English Country Cookery School, Buckinghamshire, England (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (winner)
Notes: This is the first episode to feature four British chefs.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ladies First!"Zakary Pelaccio, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: brown bread in a can, dried figs, frozen peas, duck white kidneys
- Entrée: quail, Pedro Ximénez sherry, crosnes, cabbage
- Dessert: crescent roll dough, dried currants, key lime juice, creamed corn
Contestants:
- Katherine See, Executive Chef, Kingfish Hall, Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Deirdre Henderson, Executive Chef, BarOnA, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Cara Thompson, Executive Chef, The Bayou, Bellmore, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Suzanne Vizethann, Chef and Restaurateur, The Hungry Peach, Atlanta, GA (winner)
Notes: This episode featured four female chefs.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sweet Second Chance!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pancake mix, guava nectar, Aleppo peppers, Asian style beef jerky
- Entrée: fresh wasabi root, crab apples, collard greens, lamb hearts
- Dessert: duck eggs, Russet potatoes, farmer's cheese, honey herb cough drops
Contestants:
- Chris Coombs, Chef and Restaurateur, Dbar, Boston, MA (Episode 4.1 – "Rattle & Roll") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Siggy Sollitto, Chef and Restaurateur, Siggy's Good Food, Brooklyn Heights, NY (Episode 4.1 – "Rattle & Roll") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Yoanne Magris, Chef and Restaurateur, Yo In Yo Out, New York, NY (Episode 5.3 – "Squashed") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lance Nitahara, Executive Chef, Camp-of-the-Woods, Speculator, NY (Episode 4.12 – "Crunch Time") (winner)
Notes: This episode featured four past non-winners. This was the first "redemption" episode to feature a non-runner-up as well as the first to feature two chefs from the same previous episode. Chef Magris slipped and fell during the entrée round. Despite saving her food, she spilled boiling water on herself, causing second-degree burns on both her legs. The judges gave Chef Magris the option to bow out of the competition before the judging in that round, but she elected to continue. Although Chef Nitahara won, he gave the $10,000 prize to Chef Magris so she could visit her ill grandmother in France.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chard & True"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lime pickle, red chard, baby octopus, Tokyo scallions
- Entrée: gingersnaps, sweet potatoes, farina, turbot
- Dessert: cactus pear, soft pretzels, farmhouse cheddar, wheat beer
Contestants:
- Ben Sargent, Seafood Chef, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jay Jones, Caterer, Chateau Noir Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tina Aleandri, Executive Chef, Noche Tequila and Tapas Bar, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Elisabeth Weinberg, Caterer, Miss Elisabeth's Catering, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"My Way"Aarón Sánchez, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked oysters, starfruit, jicama, whole calamari
- Entrée: jumbo shrimp, crème de cassis, black quinoa, pastrami
- Dessert: matzo, Lady Gala apples, walnuts, borscht
Contestants:
- Daniel Moreno, Sous chef, BLT Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jason Marcus, Chef and Restaurateur, Traif, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kelvin Fernandez, Chef de cuisine, Strand Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jennifer Cole, Executive Chef, Taberna, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A is for Apple. U is for Udon"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: udon noodles, watermelon radish, razor clams, pickled eggplant
- Entrée: sweet vermouth, leeks, French fingerling potatoes, live diver scallops
- Dessert: Thai basil, marinated cippolini onions, Black Oxford apples, rolled oats
Contestants:
- Denis Weekes, Executive Chef, World Yacht, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Debra Whiting, Chef and Restaurateur, Red Newt Cellars Winery and Bistro, Hector, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Raffaele Spadavecchia, Executive Chef, Scottadito Osteria Toscana, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Christopher Thames, Caterer, Distinctive Fare Catering, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Notes: This episode was dedicated to the memory of Debra Whiting, who was killed in a car accident June 30, 2011.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Trick or Treat, Chicken Feet!"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pre-cooked chicken feet, poblano peppers, black radishes, fruit-flavored candy
- Entrée: blood sausage, frog legs, sea beans, Halloween candy
- Dessert: ossa dei morti, apple cider, ricotta salata, black licorice
Contestants:
- Rodney Henry, Pie Maker, Dangerously Delicious Pies, Baltimore, MD / Washington, DC (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Cris Spezial, Caterer, Nyack Gourmet, Nyack, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michelle Firlit-Garcia, Pastry Chef, Bleeding Heart Bakery, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael DiIonno, Chef and Restaurateur, Avenue Bistro Pub, Verona, NJ (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween-themed episode. The Halloween candy provided in the entrée round was a mixture of traditional Halloween candies, such as candy corn.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Give It Your All"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pomegranates, polenta log, maple syrup, seafood sausage
- Entrée: turducken, sugar pumpkin, Concord grape wine, Indian corn
- Dessert: pumpkin beer, fresh cranberries, pecans, instant potatoes
Contestants:
- Allison Sosna, Executive Chef, DC Central Kitchen, Washington, DC (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Steve Jackson, Personal Chef, Chicago Bulls, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
- Arlene Stewart, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Daniel Bojorquez, Chef de cuisine, Sel de la Terre, Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Can't Catch Me, I'm the Gingerbread Lobster!"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lobster, harissa, candy cane beets, gingerbread house
- Entrée: rack of lamb, ruby port, brussels sprouts, white chocolate chips
- Dessert: plums, candy canes, fruitcake, hot cocoa mix
Contestants:
- Bun Lai, Chef and Restaurateur, Miya's Sushi, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Renita Mendonca, Culinary Instructor, Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Cambridge, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rachel Klein, Executive Chef, Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jonny Giordani, Executive Chef, BOOM, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This episode was a holiday-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. Chef Lai cut his palm during the appetizer round, but did not tend to the wound because he thought the blood on the plate was a smudge of harissa; the judges did not taste his dish as a result.
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Season 9 (2011)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Champions' Tournament: Part 1"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Chinese celery, fresh chickpeas, preserved lemons, country style pâté
- Entrée: rack of antelope, stinging nettles, jicama, port wine cheese
- Dessert: nopales, sweet potatoes, pie crust, mezcal
Contestants:
- Wayne Lyons, Chef and Restaurateur, Soul Flavors, Jersey City, NJ (Episode 7.3 – "Saying Sayonara") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Heather Priest, Personal Chef, Greenwich, CT (Episode 7.6 – "Get It Together") (eliminated after the entrée)
- James Gillespie, Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (Episode 6.4 – "Doughs and Don'ts") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Wade Burch, Executive Chef, South West NY, New York, NY (Episode 5.13 – "Yes, Virginia, There is a Chopping Block") (advances to final round) (winner)
Notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes, where sixteen past champions competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Champions' Tournament: Part 2"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: frosted wheat cereal, baby red romaine lettuce, black garlic, quahog clams
- Entrée: tuna belly, lemon curd, purple cauliflower, dried cuttlefish snack
- Dessert: cacao beans, masa, pisco, gorgonzola dolce
Contestants:
- Shehu Fitzgerald, Chef, Ritz Carlton, New York, NY (Episode 7.1 – "The Icing on the Steak") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alejandra Padilla, Sous chef, La Fonda del Sol, New York, NY (Episode 6.1 – "Victory on the Brain") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Vignola, Executive Chef, Michael Jordan's Steak House, New York, NY (Episode 5.11 – "Fright Bites") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 7.2 – "Canned Cheese, Please!") (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Champions' Tournament: Part 3"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Susan Feniger{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Alaskan king crab legs, star fruit, bonito flakes, Mexican chorizo
- Entrée: tilefish, fig cookies, caperberries, squid ink
- Dessert: vanilla cognac, guava paste, barley flour, duck fat
Contestants:
- Miguel Aguilar, Executive Chef, Piquant, New York, NY (Episode 7.10 – "Nopales, No Problem") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Laura Henry-Zoubir, Culinary Director, Dramshop Hospitality, Boston, MA (Episode 6.3 – "Marrowly We Roll Along") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jamie Bissonnette, Chef and Restaurateur, Toro and Coppa, Boston, MA (Episode 6.12 – "Chefs on a Mission") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lauren Gerrie, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (Episode 6.11 – "A Cornish Mess") (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Champions' Tournament: Part 4"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lamb fries, ras el hanout, blood orange syrup, hot cross buns
- Entrée: wreck fish, sabudana poha, green tomatoes, huitlacoche
- Dessert: macaroni and cheese, apples, raw cashews, cane syrup
Contestants:
- Justin Burdett, Chef de cuisine, Miller Union, Atlanta, GA (Episode 7.4 – "Have A Heart") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Eric Levine, Executive Chef, Encore Catering, East Hanover, NJ (Episode 6.2 – "Prove it on the Plate") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Marie-Claude Mendy, Chef and Restaurateur, Teranga, Boston, MA (Episode 7.9 -"Thyme Flies") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Alan Harding, Chef, The Food Truck @ Hot Bird, Brooklyn, NY (Episode 7.5 – "Gotta Grill!") (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Champions' Tournament: Grand Finale"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: catfish, daikon radish, cherry soda, boiled peanuts
- Entrée: kettle corn, chayotes, apple sauce, roasted suckling pig
- Dessert: araucana eggs, bread flour, turbinado sugar, goat's milk
Contestants:
- Alan Harding, Chef, The Food Truck @ Hot Bird, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Wade Burch, Executive Chef, South West NY, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lauren Gerrie, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Time & Space"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: izote flowers, smoked butter, rhubarb, chicken in a can
- Entrée: yellow miso, pork shoulder, mountain yam, astronaut ice cream
- Dessert: margarita mix, quick cook grits, marionberry preserves, vanilla yogurt
Contestants:
- Van Dao, Chef and Restaurateur, Biscuit Bender, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ryan Goergen, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ronnie Vincent, Executive Sous chef, Joe's Stone Crab, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
- Helen Park, Executive Chef, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Everything's Rosy"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: British piccalilli, biscuit dough, watercress, soft-shell crabs
- Entrée: rack of wild boar, shishito peppers, posole, organic roses
- Dessert: falooda glass noodles, oranges, graham crackers, Armenian string cheese
Contestants:
- Michael Maroni, Chef and Restaurateur, Maroni Cuisine, Northport, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gina Rodriguez, Executive Chef, Kokopelli Restaurant and Tequila Bar, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Justin Bazdarich, Chef and Restaurateur, Speedy Romeo, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Rob Evans, Chef and Restaurateur, Hugo's, Portland, ME (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Make A Splash!"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Seamus Mullen{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: broccoflower, unsweetened cranberry juice, madeleines, sea urchin
- Entrée: canned mandarin oranges, red pearl onions, chicken thighs, pork hock
- Dessert: gingerbread cookie dough, goat cheese, garam masala, strawberry syrup
Contestants:
- Kayne Raymond, Private Chef, Palo Alto, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Wayne Cafariella, Sous chef, Tellers Chop House, Islip, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Adrianne Calvo, Chef and Restaurateur, Chef Adrianne's, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lish Steiling, Assistant Food Stylist, Today, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"One in a Hundred"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: duck prosciutto, purple asparagus, Korean melon, Greek Easter bread
- Entrée: barramundi, ramps, sun-dried tomatoes, unripened green almonds
- Dessert: Kirby cucumbers, beignet mix, lemon-lime soda, nata de coco
Contestants:
- Tiffany Jeffries, Caterer, Sunday Dinner Catering Service, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jackie Baldassari, Roundsman, Olde York Country Club, Chesterfield, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dave Cusato, Sous chef, X2O Xaviars on the Hudson, Yonkers, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Matt Lambert, Chef de cuisine, Musket Room, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Blood Orange Sorbet, Sweat, & Tears"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: breakfast sausage, cantaloupe, potato rolls, coconut flakes
- Entrée: fiddlehead ferns, sablefish, vadouvan, blood orange sorbet
- Dessert: sour beer, cherimoya, raspberries, brown bread in a can
Contestants:
- Shawn Fralin, Private Chef, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Arthur Saks, Executive Chef, Marina Cafe, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Sonia El-Nawal, Chef Consultant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Charles Lopez, Sous chef, Tastings Catering Company, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Class Acts"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Sam Kass{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: canned tuna fish, wonton wrappers, spinach, dill pickles
- Entrée: collard greens, chicken breasts, anchovies, quinoa
- Dessert: sunflower seeds, grapes, cream cheese, canned pineapple
Contestants:
- Rhonda Deloach, Head Chef / Food Service Director, Common Ground High School, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Arlene Leggio, Cook Manager, Islip High School, Islip, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dianne Houlihan, Assistant Cook Manager, Great Neck Elementary School, Waterford, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cheryl Barbara, Head Cook, High School in the Community, New Haven, CT (winner)
Notes: Each of the chefs in this episode is a chef in a school cafeteria.[1] Judge Sam Kass is an assistant chef in the White House as well a senior policy advisor on healthy food initiatives.[1] This episode was part of a Food Network initiative with Share Our Strength to promote children's nutrition and to combat hunger in children.[2]
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Yakety Yak, Yak, Yak"Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: wax beans, mandarinquats, sardines, rice cakes
- Entrée: mangosteens, mustard greens, dried shrimp, yak strip steaks
- Dessert: black pepper crackers, plums, kefir, chamomile flowers
Contestants:
- Jill Nicolson, Caterer and Entrepreneur, Cuisine with Jill Nicolson, Torrington, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Nicholas Porcelli, Executive Chef, Shhh, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kate Squibb, Sous chef, 158 Café, South Portland, ME (eliminated after the dessert)
- Vinson Petrillo, Executive Sous chef, Caviar Russe, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Duck for Dinner"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Zakary Pelaccio{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: duck confit, red cherry peppers, frozen naan, vanilla beans
- Entrée: duck breast, champagne mango, morel mushrooms, ranch dressing
- Dessert: chocolate chips, chestnuts, dried strawberries, duck eggs
Contestants:
- Larry Baldwin, Executive Chef, David Burke Fromagerie, Rumson, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Megan Johnson, Executive Chef, Elsewhere / Casellula Cheese & Wine Café, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Al Nappo, Executive Chef, Founding Farmers, Georgetown, DC (eliminated after the dessert)
- Neela Paniz, Chef and Restaurateur, Neela's, Napa, CA (winner)
Notes: Each basket included an ingredient from a duck.
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Season 10 (2011–12)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"The Big Scoop"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: boudin blanc, chanterelle mushrooms, baby artichokes, orange marmalade
- Entrée: rainbow chard, tonic water, malanga coco, rabbit
- Dessert: fino sherry, granola, dried persimmon, vanilla ice cream
Contestants:
- Joseph Arcarola, Chef, Highline Ballroom, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jeremy Spector, Chef and Restaurateur, The Brindle Room, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Holly Sheppard, Chef de cuisine, Silkstone Catering Events, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Walter D'Rozario, Chef de cuisine, Junoon, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chop on Through"Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: wasabi root, blueberries, cocktail blinis, guanciale
- Entrée: Bloody Mary mix, green seedless grapes, cashews, chicken steak
- Dessert: cinnamon toast cereal, Asian pears, chocolate covered raisins, camembert
Contestants:
- Dave Ward, Executive Chef, Thomas Preti Catering, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Johnny McLaughlin, Chef and Restaurateur, Heartbreaking Dawns, Rosendale, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- David Nichols, Executive Sous chef, Landmarc Time Warner Center, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Elise Kornack, Sous chef, Aquavit, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Chef Nichols is a chef at Landmarc, owned by Chopped judge Marc Murphy.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Far Far Out!"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Canadian bacon, roasted piquillo peppers, tomatillos, instant noodle soup
- Entrée: cactus pears, squab, frozen lima beans, far far
- Dessert: corn flakes cereal, sweet chili sauce, golden raspberries, labne
Contestants:
- David Seigal, Executive Chef, The Tangled Vine, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Faye Hess, Cooking Teacher and Blogger, "FayeFood" food blog, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Joe Simon, Executive Sous chef, David Burke Fromagerie, Rumson, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Giorgio Rapicavoli, Executive Chef, 660 at the Angler's, Miami Beach, FL (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Frozen Fries with That?"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cube steak, salsa, queso fresco, frozen french fries
- Entrée: blue foot chicken, broccolini, tequila, dried limes
- Dessert: white balsamic vinegar, chocolate covered peanuts, dried cranberries, masa harina
Contestants:
- Ian Friedman, Executive Chef, Rainwater Grill, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Clark Barlowe, Sous chef, Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, Rockville, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dan Giusti, Executive Chef, 1789 Restaurant, Washington, DC (eliminated after the dessert)
- Adrienne Grenier, Sous chef, 1501 Chop House , Charlotte, NC (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Redemption Competition"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sweetbreads, dried dates, red malabar spinach, strawberry popsicles
- Entrée: leg of lamb, kochujang, rainbow carrots, root beer schnapps
- Dessert: fresh pasta sheets, plum tomatoes, basil, white chocolate
Contestants:
- Anna Maria Santorelli, Chef and Restaurateur, Anna Maria's, Larchmont, NY (Episode 6.4 – "Doughs and Don'ts) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Michelle Firlit-Garcia, Pastry Chef, Bleeding Heart Bakery, Chicago, IL (Episode 9.8 – "Trick or Treat, Chicken Feet!") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tryg Siverson, Chef and Restaurateur, Friedman's Lunch, New York, NY (Episode 7.1 – " The Icing on the Steak") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sammy Davis Jr., Executive Chef, CR Lounge, Baltimore, MD (Episode 6.1 – "Victory on the Brain") (winner)
Notes: This episode featured four past runners-up.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"On the Line"Marc Murphy, Missy Robbins, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: mahi-mahi, candy cane beets, verjus, olive loaf
- Entrée: red mullet, peach palm fruit, haricots verts, licorice candy
- Dessert: clove candies, loquats, kaiser rolls, cheese wedges
Contestants:
Marcus Lepke, Personal Chef, European Epicurean, Voorhees, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dewey Losasso, Executive Chef, The Forge, Miami Beach, FL (eliminated after the entrée)
Ronit Penso, Private Chef and Author, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Sylvain Harribey, Executive Chef, Sofitel New York, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This is the first episode to feature four chefs who are natives of different countries.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Viewers' Choice!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: artichoke hearts, truffle honey, corn nuts, scrapple
- Entrée: fenugreek, new potatoes, bison short ribs, cheese spread in a jar
- Dessert: dried black licorice root, pork rinds, macadamia nuts, limoncello
Contestants:
- Amy Johnson, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Virginia Monaco, Chef, The Vanderbilt, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ian Muntzert, Chef de cuisine, Commonwealth, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ivan Dorvil, Private Chef, Miami, FL (winner)
Notes: The basket items were determined via a viewer poll.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars: Iron Chefs Do Battle"Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: crawfish, lemon cucumber, purple wax beans, pre-cooked beef tendon
- Entrée: octopus, dandelion greens, aged gouda, sour trahana
- Dessert: plums, coconut rum, black beans, queso fresco
Contestants:
- Jose Garces (Charity: St. Christopher Foundation for Children – Philadelphia, PA) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Cat Cora (Charity: Chefs for Humanity – New York, NY) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Marc Forgione (Charity: Feeding America – Chicago, IL) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Symon (Charity: Autism Speaks – New York, NY) (advances to final round) (winner)
Notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes in which categorical groups of celebrity chefs competed for charity.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars: Prime Time vs. Day Time"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pancake mix, strawberry papaya, blue foot mushrooms, pre-cooked chicken feet
- Entrée: maraschino cherries, peas in the pod, parsley root, tripe
- Dessert: ostrich eggs, plantains, dried strawberries, galangal
Contestants:
- Keegan Gerhard (Food Network Challenge) (Charity: Make-A-Wish Foundation – Phoenix, AZ) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Aarti Sequeira (Aarti Party, The Next Food Network Star (Season 6)) (Charity: Harvest Home – Santa Monica, CA) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Marcela Valladolid (Mexican Made Easy) (Charity: Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad, A. C.- Tijuana, Mexico) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jeffrey Saad (United Tastes of America, The Next Food Network Star (Season 5)) (Charity: Alexandria House – Los Angeles, CA) (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars: Food Network Star Contestants"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: razor clams, breakfast radishes, green grape tomatoes, shrimp paste
- Entrée: culotte steak, Okinawa sweet potatoes, turnips, strawberry leather
- Dessert: mango chutney, white apricots, blue cornmeal, bacon bits
Contestants:
- Chris Nirschel (TNFNS season 7 eighth place) (Charity: The Initiative to Educate Afghan Women) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Justin Balmes (TNFNS season 7 eleventh place) (Charity: SafePath Children's Advocacy Center – Marietta, GA) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Vic "Vegas" Moea (TNFNS season 7 third place) (Charity: St. Jude's Ranch for Children – Boulder City, NV) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Penny Davidi (TNFNS season 7 seventh place) (Charity: PATH Gramercy (People Assisting the Homeless) – Los Angeles, CA) (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars: Judge Remix"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: potato pancakes, purple kohlrabi, Korean melon, goat brains
- Entrée: rack of Berkshire pork, kusa, grape molasses, preserved duck eggs
- Dessert: cake flour, farmer's cheese, baby beets, cola
Contestants:
- Chris Santos (Charity: Rett Syndrome Research Trust – Trumbull, CT) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Marc Murphy (Charity: City Harvest – New York, NY) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Alex Guarnaschelli (Charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital – Memphis, TN) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marcus Samuelsson (Charity: C-Cap (Careers through Culinary Arts Program) – New York, NY) (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars: Grand Finale"Amanda Freitag, Chris Santos, and Anne Burrell{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: galia melon, Chinese okra, pistachios, beef heart
- Entrée: rainbow chard, bonito, hard cider, couscous
- Dessert: panforte, pancetta, pink currants, crème fraîche
Contestants:
- Michael Symon (Charity: Autism Speaks – New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Penny Davidi (Charity: PATH Gramercy (People Assisting the Homeless) – Los Angeles, CA) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jeffrey Saad (Charity: Alexandria House – Los Angeles, CA) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marcus Samuelsson (Charity: C-Cap (Careers through Culinary Arts Program) – New York, NY) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grilltastic!"Chris Santos, Elizabeth Karmel, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sweet tea vodka, Asian steamed buns, baby romanesco, extra-firm tofu
- Entrée: wagyu rib-eye steaks, baby corn, watermelon, coleslaw dressing
- Dessert: stout beer, empanada wrappers, peaches, marshmallow spread
Contestants:
- Sean Brasel, Executive Chef, Meat Market, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Melissa Cookston, Professional Barbecue Competitor, Nesbit, MS (eliminated after the entrée)
- Richard Park, Chef and Entrepreneur, Cat Heads BBQ, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jay Lippin, Executive Chef, Southern Hospitality BBQ, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a grilling-themed episode. The stovetops were outfitted with grill sheets and two other burners. In contrast to the previous two grilling-themed episodes, the ovens were kept on and the chefs were allowed to use them.
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Season 11 (2012)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"I'm Your Huckleberry"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Seamus Mullen{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: huckleberries, black beans, green plantains, octopus
- Entrée: champagne, skirt steak, yuca, coconut
- Dessert: chicha morada, Cotija cheese, mangoes, shoestring potato sticks
Contestants:
- Jeff O'Neill, Executive Chef, The Villa by Barton G, Miami Beach, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Frederik De Pue, Executive Chef, Smith Commons and 42˚ Catering, Washington, DC (eliminated after the entrée)
- Chai Trivedi, Sous chef, Buddakan, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Reggie Anderson, Executive Pastry Chef, Landmarc Restaurants, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: During the entrée round, the chefs were given a hammer to open the coconut. Chef Anderson works at Landmarc, which is owned by Chopped judge Marc Murphy (Murphy did not appear as a judge in this episode).
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chewing the Caul Fat"Scott Conant, Marcus Samuelsson, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sea scallops, guaje beans, aged cheddar, pickle juice
- Entrée: black bass, raspberry lavender risotto, savoy cabbage, caul fat
- Dessert: cosmopolitan mix, dried apples, biscotti, edible flowers
Contestants:
- Nancy Caballes, Private Chef, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- René Stein, Sous chef, Seasonal, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Danni Bleil, Food Stylist, Ottsville, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lester Walker, Executive Chef, Copia, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Good Chop, Bad Chop?"Scott Conant, Zakary Pelaccio, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: quail eggs, white asparagus, hibiscus flowers in syrup, canned spiced ham
- Entrée: lake perch, tomatoes on the vine, avocados, rolled oats
- Dessert: sour cherries, croissants, clotted cream, lemongrass
Contestants:
- Angela Karegeannes, Caterer, A Fork Full of Earth Organic Catering, Fairfax, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Vaughn Crenshaw, Executive Sous chef, Khloe Bistrot, Fort Lee, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Noureddine Elgheur, Caterer, Sweet Savories Catering, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Justin Werner, Executive Sous chef, Colicchio & Sons, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Leftovers Extravaganza!"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: leftover pizza, leftover beer, graffiti eggplant, dried plums
- Entrée: leftover pot roast, leftover steamed rice, escarole, 1/2 bottle of white wine
- Dessert: leftover vanilla milkshake, leftover refried beans, butter crackers, kiwi
Contestants:
- Ryan McLaughlin, Chef de cuisine, The Vanderbilt, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lee Farrington, Chef and Restrauteur, Figa, Portland, ME (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jeff Eng, Executive Chef, Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, Rockville, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
- Natalie Jacocks, Line Chef, Fette Sau, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a leftovers competition. The white wine used in the entrée round was Chardonnay.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Plenty of Fish"Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: amber ale, salmon fillets, frisée, kantola
- Entrée: lutefisk, hazelnuts, pinot noir, dried lobster mushrooms
- Dessert: baby eggplants, gooseberries, eggroll skins, lapchang
Contestants:
- Michael Jacobs, Food Consultant and Caterer, Miami Heat, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Shanna Horner O’Hea, Chef and Innkeeper, The Kennebunk Inn / Academe Brasserie and Tavern, Kennebunk, ME (eliminated after the entrée)
- Anthony Ricco, Chef de cuisine, Spice Market Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Corwin Kave, Executive Chef, Fatty Crab / Fatty 'Cue, New York, NY / St. John, VI (winner)
Notes: Chef Kave works at Fatty Crab and Fatty 'Cue, restaurants of Chopped judge Zakary Pelaccio (Pelaccio did not appear as a judge in this episode).
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sound the Alarm!"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked mozzarella, fresh pasta sheets, rainier cherries, hot dogs
- Entrée: fire roasted tomatoes, bison sirloin steaks, spinach, Italian hot peppers
- Dessert: cinnamon-flavored candy coal, crescent roll dough, sour cream, hot chocolate mix
Contestants:
- Robert Painter, Sous Chef, Biagio's Osteria, Stratford, CT/ Engine 63, F.D.N.Y., New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Walter Lewis, Chef / Engine 35, F.D.N.Y., New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dan Gardner, Chef / Engine 15, F.D.N.Y., New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Paul Rut, Chef / Engine 262, F.D.N.Y., New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This episode was the first to feature "amateur chefs," and the contestants consisted of four F.D.N.Y firefighters. The contestants wore T-shirts instead of the traditional Chopped chefs coats. Paul Rut was awarded an authentic Chopped chefs coat.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ready, Set, Escargot!"Marc Murphy, Zakary Pelaccio, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Asian long beans, red jalapeño peppers, calvados, escargots
- Entrée: ground lamb, Stilton cheese, Chinese eggplant, birch syrup
- Dessert: coconut water, garnet yams, Thai basil, roasted noodles
Contestants:
- John Deatcher, Caterer, Foodini's Catering, Neptune, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- David Guas, Chef and Restaurateur, Bayou Bakery, Arlington, VA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Frank Whittaker, Executive Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Missy Corey, Kitchen Manager, Duckfat, Portland, ME (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Own It!"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: injera, hearts of palm, mâche, rabbit escabeche
- Entrée: goat chops, dragon's tongue beans, cinnamon schnapps, dark chocolate
- Dessert: hollandaise sauce, strawberries, walnuts, blue corn tortilla chips
Contestants:
- Nelly Godfrey, Chef and Restaurateur, Lima's Taste, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Miguel Escobedo, Chef and Restaurateur, Papalote Mexican Grill, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Vito Facciabene, Chef and Restaurateur, Vibano's Trattoria, Bronx, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kris Wessel, Chef and Restaurateur, Red Light, Miami, FL (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Yuzu Never Know"Seamus Mullen, Amanda Freitag, and Missy Robbins{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sturgeon filets, cucumber, yuzu juice, black mission figs
- Entrée: mutton chops, baby leeks, banana potatoes, orange gelatin
- Dessert: pasilla chiles, pineapple, Israeli couscous, Mexican chocolate
Contestants:
- Prasad Chirnomula, Executive Chef, Thali, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Fany Gerson, Pastry Chef, La Newyorkina, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Zaina Dellaquila, Executive Chef, Condé Nast Cafe, New York NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Reversal of Fortune"Geoffrey Zakarian, Chris Santos, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken livers, California raisins, heirloom tomatoes, green goddess dressing
- Entrée: branzino, baby bok choy, celery soda, fortune cookies
- Dessert: sourdough bread, dried figs, baby fennel, coffee beans
Contestants:
- Jessica North, Line Cook, St. Francis Fountain, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- William Bunn III, Caterer, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dimitri Voutsinas, Executive Sous chef, Water's Edge, Long Island City, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jean-Louis Gerin, Chef and Restaurateur, Restaurant Jean-Louis, Greenwich, CT (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Very Piggy Halloween"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lacinato kale, finger lime, gummy tarantulas, pre-cooked pig snout
- Entrée: calf's liver, sea beans, strawberry popping candy, dried ghost chiles
- Dessert: puffed rice cereal bars, spiced rum, rambutan, tequila lollipops
Contestants:
- Pete Ascolese, Chef and Restaurateur, Hope and Anchor, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kyle Bernstein, Culinary Instructor, New Hampton, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Brittanny Evans, Sous chef, Northern Spy Food Co., New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sean Scotese, Freelance Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween-themed episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Happy Turkey Gizzards Day!"Maneet Chauhan, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cranberry sauce, cheese and green chile tamales, green beans, smoked turkey gizzards
- Entrée: pumpkin pie, French-fried onions, dried oysters, turkey
- Dessert: lavash, kumquats, mulling spices, chocolate turkeys
Contestants:
- Evelyn Cheatham, Chef and Instructor, W.O.W. (Worth Our Weight), Santa Rosa, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tim Cipriano, Director of Food Services, Guilford Public Schools, Guilford, CT (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jeremiah Bullfrog, Chef and Owner, gastroPod Mobile Gourmet, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
- Eddie Canlon, Chef and Restaurateur, Canlon's Restaurant, Staten Island, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. The chefs were given 40 minutes instead of the usual 30 in the entrée round to allow time to adequately butcher and cook the turkey.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopping in a Winter Wonderland"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: baby mustard greens, spiral ham, pizzelle cookies, kugel
- Entrée: roasted chestnuts, stone crabs, beef tenderloin, Santa Claus melon
- Dessert: eggnog, panettone, pomegranate molasses, Hanukkah gelt
Contestants:
- Deborah Gelman, Executive Chef, NYU Law, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kenny Minor, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- William Artley, Executive Chef, Evening Star Cafe, Alexandria, VA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Rachel Willen, Culinary Instructor, foodfix, Clinton, NJ (winner)
Notes: This was a holiday-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course.
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Season 12 (2012)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sunny Side Apps"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: corned beef, gummy fried eggs, black olives, baby corn
- Entrée: striped bass, sour lemon candy, Jerusalem artichokes, cream of mushroom soup
- Dessert: spearmint leaf candy, knodel, almond flour, raisins on the vine
Contestants:
- Jesse Kramer, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Taco Co., New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Brian Howard, Executive Chef, Comme Ça, Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tony Kang, Sous chef, Brookville Country Club, Upper Brookville, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cory Bahr, Chef and Restaurateur, Cotton, Monroe, LA (winner)
Notes: Each basket included a type of candy.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Guts Reaction"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken intestines, red miso, Savoy cabbage, clementine oranges
- Entrée: duck breast, red malabar spinach, cherry cola, olive loaf
- Dessert: kombucha, rambutan, egg white powder, candied nuts
Contestants:
- Kerenza Napoles, Sous chef, Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Robert Magsalin, Chef and Entrepreneur, Fükü Burger, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Steve Luttrell, Chef de cuisine, La Silhouette, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Fatima Ali, Sous chef, Café Centro, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chocolate Challenge"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: button mushrooms, dried dates, duck hearts, chocolate covered cherries
- Entrée: chateaubriand, rainbow carrots, escarole, chocolate wine
- Dessert: marzipan, membrillo, ladyfingers, chocolate lips
Contestants:
- Taryn Mumpower, Baker, Pick Your Poison Bake Shop, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Richard Ingraham, Personal Chef, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Zach Meloy, Chef and Restaurateur, Push Start Kitchen, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Christina Olivarez, Executive Chef, Diego, Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Notes: Each basket included a chocolate ingredient. The ladies were from Vegas,and the men were from Atlanta
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pride of New Orleans"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: razor clams, andouille sausage, lime pickle, cajun chips
- Entrée: catfish, chard, fig preserves, chai tea powder
- Dessert: gin liqueur, huckleberries, beignet mix, chicory coffee
Contestants:
- Richard Bond, Chef and Culinary Instructor, Mardi Gras School of Cooking, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Justin Kennedy, Chef, Parkway Bakery & Tavern, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Cody Monfra, Sous chef, Palace Cafe, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Linda Green, Caterer, Ms. Linda's Soul Food Catering, New Orleans, LA (winner)
Notes: This episode featured four chefs from New Orleans. The basket ingredients were also inspired by the New Orleans theme.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-American Competition"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Elizabeth Karmel{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: fried chicken, American cheese, spinach, apple pie
- Entrée: Maine lobster, hot dogs, frozen lemonade, potato chips
- Dessert: peaches, breakfast toaster pastries, bourbon whiskey, corn on the cob
Contestants:
- Kimberly Parris, Personal Chef and Caterer, K. Parris Catering & Personal Chef Service, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mary Rusch, Chef and Restaurateur, Hash House, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
- Steve Overlay, Chef and Executive Pitmaster, Memphis Championship Barbecue, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mike Gowland, Chef and Firefighter, Manning's Eat-Drink-Cheer, New Orleans, LA (winner)
Notes: Each basket contained American staple-themed ingredients.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Orzo It Seemed"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pink grapefruit, seafood sausage, wasabi peas, cream of coconut
- Entrée: clove liqueur, bistec norteno, butternut squash, orzo
- Dessert: red jalapeños, shortbread cookies, sharon fruit, cream cheese frosting
Contestants:
- Alex Friedman, Chef and Restaurateur, P'cheen International Bistro and Pub, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Brigeth Brookins, Sous chef, Banquets Department at the Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
- Willie Box, Executive Chef, 793 Juniper, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joe Rego, Executive Chef, Club Opera, Atlanta, GA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Belly Dance!"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Claudia Fleming{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tuna belly, dandelion greens, canned chickpeas, dates
- Entrée: lamb top round, rutabagas, carrot jam, grenadine
- Dessert: arak, canned pumpkin, amaretti cookies, cayenne pepper
Contestants:
- Michael Chen, Executive Sous chef, Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Danushka Lysek, Private Chef and Model, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ryan Bartlow, Chef de cuisine, Frankies 570, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Matt Murphy, Executive Chef, The Irish House, New Orleans, LA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cake Walk?"Geoffrey Zakarian, Chris Santos, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: carrot cake, baby fennel, kumquats, kosher shrimp
- Entrée: cardoons, chanterelle mushrooms, pickled green beans, turkey burgers
- Dessert: caramel popcorn, red plums, prosecco, udon noodles
Contestants:
- Monique Barrow, Sous chef, Murphy's, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Beni Velazquez, Chef and Restaurateur, Bar and Bistro, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
- Carla Contreras, Private Chef and Owner, Red Clog Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Zeb Stevenson, Executive Chef, Livingston Restaurant and Bar, Atlanta, GA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Oui, Oui, Confit"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: duck confit, unripe mangoes, couscous, red carrots
- Entrée: peanut butter, pork tenderloin, okra, canned shrimp
- Dessert: grape jelly beans, buttermilk, wonton wrappers, sweet potatoes
Contestants:
- Bryon Peck, Chef and Restaurateur, Elizabeth's Restaurant, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Maria Velez, Chef and Restaurateur, Mojito Cuban Cuisine, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- John Simmons, Chef and Restaurateur, Firefly Tapas Kitchen and Bar, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
- Franco Barrio, Chef and Restaurateur, Caliu, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Drawing a Flank"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: black licorice, Arctic char, mangos, caperberries
- Entrée: flank steak, sour cherries, espresso powder, crosnes
- Dessert: polenta, Pedro Ximénez sherry, beets, whipped topping
Contestants:
- Jude Huval, Executive Chef, Pat's Fisherman's Wharf, Henderson, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Frances Tariga, Private Chef, United Nations, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rick Giffen, Executive Chef, Stratosphere Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
- Quentin Donnaud, Executive Chef, Coast Seafood & Raw Bar, Atlanta, GA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Bunny Thing Happened"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: conch, sugared marshmallow candies, peas in the pod, prepared horseradish
- Entrée: chocolate bunny, lamb breast, aleppo pepper, spring garlic
- Dessert: babka, rhubarb, baby bananas, Beaumes de Venise
Contestants:
- Chuck Subra, Executive Chef, JW Marriott New Orleans, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mihoko Obunai, Freelance Chef, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Zoe Feigenbaum, Chef and Restaurateur, Zoë, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Andrew Scurlock, Kitchen Manager, St. James Cheese Company, New Orleans, LA (winner)
Notes: Each basket contained an Easter-themed ingredient.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Charge!"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Korean-style short ribs, canned spaghetti, purple artichokes, baby pineapples
- Entrée: tilefish, hot German mustard, pimento cheese, cape gooseberries
- Dessert: honey flavored cereal, soy sauce, anjou pears, cocktail franks
Contestants:
- Jennifer Iserloh, Private Chef and Author, Secrets of a Skinny Chef food blog, Hoboken, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Chris DeBarr, Chef and Restaurateur, The Green Goddess / Serendipity, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Gason Nelson, Private Chef, Full of Flavor, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Scott Pajak, Chef de cuisine, Lagasse Stadium at the Palazzo Resort, Las Vegas, NV (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"For Sake's Sake"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ostrich tenderloin, Anzac biscuits, cauliflower, pork rinds
- Entrée: sablefish, pomegranates, sake, graffiti eggplant
- Dessert: lime curd, cactus pear, candied orange slices, hot dog buns
Contestants:
- Cam Boudreaux, Sous chef, The Green Goddess, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tasheena Butler, Chef and Caterer, T. Marie's Kitchen & Catering, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Derek Gigliotti, Executive Chef, Onda Ristorante, Mirage Resort, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ria Pell, Chef and Restaurateur, Ria's Bluebird / Sauced, Atlanta, GA (winner)
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Season 13 (2012–13)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Stacking Up"Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, yellowfoot chanterelle mushrooms, lapchang, gingerbread syrup
- Entrée: slipper shells, taro root, Asian long beans, quail
- Dessert: frozen pancakes, tamarind paste, farmer's cheese, orange sherbet
Contestants:
- Sheridan Su, Chef and Restaurateur, Great Bao Café, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sung Kim, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Vincent Contreras, Chef de cuisine, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
- Gianfranco Franzese, Chef and Restaurateur, Pasticceria Bruno, Staten Island, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Class Acts, Too"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Sam Kass{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground turkey, broccoli, raw pepitas, frozen yogurt
- Entrée: pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes, rainbow chard, hoisin sauce
- Dessert: corn flakes, carrots, skim milk, blueberries
Contestants:
- Terry Accaira, Head Cook and Nutritionist, Avery/Parsons Elementary School, Buena Vista, CO (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Shannon Solomon, Cook Manager, William C. Hinkley High School, Aurora, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lynette Thomas, Head Cook, St. Martinville Primary School, St. Martinville, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cindy Tinnel, Cook, Henry C. Maxwell Elementary School, Nashville, TN (winner)
Notes: This episode featured four school cafeteria cooks. The three cooks who were chopped each received $5,000, and all four competitors, along with the four cooks from the first "Class Acts" episode, were invited by Sam Kass to the White House to meet its chefs and tour its garden.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"No Kidding!"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: gummy bacon, salmon fillets, frozen lima beans, lemon sorbet
- Entrée: cotton candy, chicken cutlets, Brussels sprouts, French-fried onions
- Dessert: zucchini, chocolate cake mix, crème fraîche, movie theatre popcorn
Contestants:
- Romilly Newman, "Little Girl in the Kitchen" food blog, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Joel Allette, James Baldwin High School and 4Food Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Noah Museles, Sidwell Friends School, Washington, D.C. (eliminated after the dessert)
- Shania Thomas, Food and Finance High School, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This episode featured four teen chefs. The chefs were given 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 in the appetizer round. The three chopped chefs each received a $1,000 gift certificate to Food Network's online store.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pigging Out!"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pig's head, fava beans, strawberries, Roquefort blue cheese
- Entrée: pig organs, fiddlehead ferns, morel mushrooms, bourbon cream liqueur
- Dessert: pig tails, dragonfruit, sorghum flour, lard
Contestants:
- Terry Koval, Chef and Restaurateur, Farm Burger, Decatur, GA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Nicole Brisson, Executive Chef, Carnevino at the Palazzo Resort, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
- Robert Finn, Chef de cuisine, Fatty Crab, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Hugh Mangum, Executive Chef and Owner, Mighty Quinn's, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a "nose-to-tail" themed competition. The pig organs in the entrée round consisted of heart, liver, and kidneys, and the chefs were required to use all three of them. Chef Finn works at Fatty Crab, owned by Chopped judge Zakary Pelaccio (Pelaccio did not appear as a judge in this episode).
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Unsung Heroes"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: bangers, apple chips, asparagus, chocolate-covered almonds
- Entrée: venison tenderloin, hamantashen, cola, cauliflower
- Dessert: marshmallow spread, balsamic vinegar, ancho chiles, almond butter cookies
Contestants:
- Tony Biggs, Director of Culinary Operations, Second Harvest Food Bank, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Linda Miles, Chef and Manager, Chapel Manor Senior Health Care Center / Philabundance, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Keith Lucas, Executive Chef, Manna, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Grace Lichaa, Manager, Capital Area Food Bank, Washington, D.C. (winner)
Notes: This episodes featured four "unsung heroes": people who volunteer in their communities.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Bird in the Pan"Scott Conant, Marco Canora, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicory, Ethiopian coffee beans, petite bananas, lamb fries
- Entrée: Cornish hens, baby beets, celeriac, blueberry balsamic vinegar
- Dessert: chickpea flour, raspberries, ricotta salata, rose water syrup
Contestants:
- Giancarlo Autenzio, Executive Chef, The Astor Room, Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Brack May, Chef and Restaurateur, Cowbell, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Virginia Willis, Chef and Author, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Tabb Singleton, Sous chef, Nola, New Orleans, LA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Thirsty for Victory"Scott Conant, Lee Anne Wong, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ice cream cones, lump crab meat, baby turnips, pickled ginger
- Entrée: city chicken, canned peaches, mustard greens, fruit punch-flavored sports drink
- Dessert: carob syrup, spaghetti squash, figs, walnuts
Contestants:
- Greg Grossman, Student, Professional Children's School, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jeremy Langlois, Executive Chef, Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, Darrow, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Leslie Parks, Freelance Caterer, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Phil Crispo, Assistant Culinary Professor, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY (winner)
Notes: Chef Grossman was 16 years old at the time he competed, making him the youngest chef to appear on Chopped outside the special "teen chefs" episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Trout Bout"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: brook trout, rhubarb, dried strawberries, lemon verbena
- Entrée: Scottish red-legged partridge, peanut butter taffy, lacinato kale, red curry paste
- Dessert: dulce de leche, pineapple, sesame seed buns, apricot paste
Contestants:
- Courtney Renn, Personal Chef, Chef Courtney, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jimmy Tessier, Chef de cuisine, Bacio, Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Resort, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
- Akiko Thurnauer, Chef and Restaurateur, Family Recipe, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Nathanial Zimet, Chef and Restaurateur, Boucherie, New Orleans, LA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Belly Up"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Jet Tila{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: red mullet, shishito peppers, watercress, hot cocoa mix
- Entrée: pork belly, artichokes, cherrystone clams, baby apples in syrup
- Dessert: acorn squash, orange sherbet pops, sour cream, wheatgrass
Contestants:
- April Neujean, Lead Teacher, The Edible Schoolyard, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Chris Sell, Chef and Restaurateur, Chipshop, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Danny Lachs, Chef and Restaurateur, Tortaria, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Flannery Klette-Kolton, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Chef Klette-Kolton is the business partner of Lauren Gerrie, runner-up of the second Chopped Champions tournament.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Hecho en the Chopped Kitchen"Chris Santos, Aarón Sánchez, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pig's feet in a jar, tres leches cake, jicama, culantro
- Entrée: goat chops, churros, tequila, huitlacoche
- Dessert: whole coconuts, pepitas, piloncillo, yucca
Contestants:
- Mike Minor, Executive Chef, Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Saul Ortiz-Cruz, Executive Chef, Tacos & Tequila at the Luxor, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mia Castro, Chef de partie, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
- Royden Ellamar, Executive Chef, Sensi at the Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Notes: This episode featured Latin-themed ingredients.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Make No Mistake"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pulpo, chioggia beets, fava beans, pickled garlic
- Entrée: wild boar roast, sweet potato chips, nopales, acai berry juice
- Dessert: tangerines, cranberry sauce, chocolate chip cookies, gorgonzola dolce
Contestants:
- Marja Samsom, Caterer, New York, NY (Episode 5.11 – "Fright Bites") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Monica Langowski, Private Chef, Chicago, IL (Episode 7.2 – "Canned Cheese, Please!") (eliminated after the entrée)
- John Sierp, Chef, New York, NY (Episode 3.9 – "Winging It") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Gwen LePape, Executive Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.8 – "Coconut, Calamari, Donuts") (winner)
Notes: This episode featured chefs who were eliminated in previous episodes for making egregious mistakes. Fans were given a chance to select the competitors for the episode via an Internet poll.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Untrained, Undaunted"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pickled watermelon rind, sushi platter, kohlrabi, bacon bits
- Entrée: ostrich fan filets, purple asparagus, fish roe in a tube, blueberry wine
- Dessert: cinnamon chips, baby red grapes, earl grey tea leaves, pound cake
Contestants:
- Adrian Ashby, Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Maureen Sanchez, Oswego, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Press, White Plains, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kevin Rooney, Wyckoff, NJ (winner)
Notes: All of the chefs in this episode were amateurs.
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Season 14 (2013)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Leftovers Overload"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: matzo ball soup, macaroni and cheese, fried onion blossom, submarine sandwich
- Entrée: rib-eye steak, mashed potatoes, ketchup packets, Greek salad
- Dessert: ice cream sundae, old bananas, stale tortilla chips, cola
Contestants:
- Shawn Smiley, Executive Chef, The Buffet at Aria, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jason Robertson, Caterer, Headwaters Café, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Nealy Frentz, Chef and Restaurateur, Lola, Covington, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Gerald Chin, Chef de cuisine, The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Notes: The ingredients used in this episode were leftovers.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions: Part 1"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: canned haggis, smoked gouda, celery, prunes
- Entrée: fish heads, hon-shimeji mushrooms, crema, sugar cookie dough
- Dessert: spiral ham, green plantains, water chestnuts, spiced rum
Contestants:
- Lish Steiling, Assistant Food Stylist, Today, New York, NY (Episode 9.9 – "Make a Splash") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sylvain Harribey, Executive Chef, Sofitel, New York, New York, NY (Episode 10.6 – "On the Line") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Sean Scotese, Freelance Chef, New York, NY (Episode 13.6 – "A Very Piggy Halloween") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (Episode 11.14 – "Yuzu Never Know") (winner)
Notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes, where sixteen past champions competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000. The fish heads used in the entrée round were from striped bass.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions: Part 2"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: fruitcake, shad roe, vodka, Tokyo scallions
- Entrée: squab, peanut butter and jelly, red quinoa, karela
- Dessert: mitmita, sauternes, cream-filled snack cakes, cottage cheese
Contestants:
- Rachel Willen, Chef and Culinary Instructor, Foodfix, Clinton, NJ (Episode 13.11 – "Chopping in a Winter Wonderland") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Fatima Ali, Sous chef, Café Centro, New York, NY (Episode 12.3 – "A Guts Reaction") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Walter D'Rozario, Chef de cuisine, Junoon, New York, NY (Episode 10.1 – "The Big Scoop") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Vinson Petrillo, Executive Sous chef, Caviar Russe, New York, NY (Episode 9.14 – "Yakety Yak, Yak, Yak") (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions: Part 3"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked eel, cream cheese spread, quince paste, hericots verts
- Entrée: frog legs, yuzu marmalade, gin, firm tofu
- Dessert: jackfruit, araucana eggs, coconut macaroons, chocolate covered pretzels
Contestants:
- Lester Walker, Sous chef, Copia, New York, NY (Episode 11.2 – "Chewing the Caul Fat") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Corwin Kave, Executive Chef, Fatty Crab / Fatty 'Cue, New York, NY / St. John, VI (Episode 11.5 – "Plenty of Fish") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Elise Kornack, Chef and Entrepreneur, Aquavit, New York, NY (Episode 10.2 – "Chop on Through") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (Episode 8.1 – "Easy Peasy?") (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions: Part 4"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sour apple martini mix, mortadella, white asparagus, fennel
- Entrée: calf's liver, fava greens, honey wine, halloumi
- Dessert: maraschino cherries, Greek yogurt, canned espresso, corn nuts
Contestants:
- Kris Wessel, Chef and Restaurateur, Red Light, Miami, FL (Episode 11.11 – "Own It!") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Helen Park, Executive Chef, New York, NY (Episode 9.6 – "Time & Space") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jean-Louis Gerin, Chef and Restaurateur, Restaurant Jean-Louis, Greenwich, CT (Episode 11.16 – "Reversal of Fortune") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Rob Evans, Chef and Restaurateur, Hugo's / Duckfat, Portland, ME (Episode 9.7 – "Everything's Rosy") (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions: Finale"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pig ears, ramps, pine nuts, apple strudel
- Entrée: abalone, curry leaves, serrano ham, amaranth grain
- Dessert: carrot juice, almond flour, candied ginger, honeycomb
Contestants:
- Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Vinson Petrillo, Executive Sous chef, Caviar Russe, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rob Evans, Chef and Restaurateur, Hugo's / Duckfat, Portland, ME (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (winner)
Notes: This was the finale in a series of episodes featuring returning champions, with this episode's winner receiving $50,000.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Just for the Halibut"Marc Murphy, Lee Anne Wong, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: black radishes, smoked beef tongue, garbanzo beans, Italian anchovies
- Entrée: halibut, aquavit, Chinese spinach, Mexican chorizo
- Dessert: banana chips, sugar cane, almond butter, umeboshi
Contestants:
- Anne Churchill, Caterer & Tour Chef, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Stephan Bogardus, Chef de cuisine, The North Fork Table & Inn, Southold, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jamie Adams, Executive Chef, Veni Vidi Vici, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Steve Benjamin, Executive Chef, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Las Vegas, NV (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Redemption Intention"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sea cucumber, enokitake mushrooms, white balsamic vinegar, rotisserie chicken
- Entrée: duck tongue, pineapple, chestnuts, pork shoulder
- Dessert: zucchini blossoms, dry roasted peanuts, anise liqueur, mamey
Contestants:
- Tony Kang, Sous chef, Upper Brookville, NY (Episode 12.2 – "Sunny Side Apps") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Vito Facciabene, Chef, Bronx, NY (Episode 11.11 – "Own It!") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kate Lee Squibb, Sous chef, South Portland, ME (Episode 9.14 - "Yakety Yak, Yak, Yak") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cara Thompson, Sous chef, Miami, FL (Episode 8.2 – "Ladies First!") (winner)
Notes: This episode featured four past runners-up.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped All-Stars: Food Network vs. Cooking Channel"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: banana bread, veggie terrine, galangal, mango juice
- Entrée: rack of venison, potato pierogies, okra, seafood pepper pot soup
- Dessert: Okinawan sweet potatoes, coconut flakes, calvados, marshmallows
Contestants:
- Nadia G. (Charity: Club Tech, The Boys & Girls Club of America) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gabriele Corcos (Charity: Feeding America) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jeff Mauro (Charity: University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sunny Anderson (Charity: N Street Village) (advances to Finale) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped All-Stars: Mega Chefs"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: black sea bass, wakame, cream soda, black garlic
- Entrée: precooked oxtail, labneh in olive oil, mustard greens, fruit cocktail
- Dessert: peanut brittle, Mexican chocolate, grape tomatoes, sponge cake snacks
Contestants:
- Chuck Hughes (Charity: Cedars Cancer Institute) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Elizabeth Falkner (Charity: Edible Schoolyard Project) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Richard Blais (Charity: Alliance for a Healthier Generation) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Gavin Kaysen (Charity: Children's Cancer Research Fund) (advances to Finale) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped All-Stars: Judges"Geoffrey Zakarian, Marcus Samuelsson, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: diver scallops, harissa, pink grapefruit, speck
- Entrée: capon, ramps, canned pizza sauce, burrata
- Dessert: ruby port, olive oil gelato, dried apricots, French toast sticks
Contestants:
- Marc Murphy (Charity: Share Our Strength) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alex Guarnaschelli (Charity: Alex's Lemonade Stand) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Amanda Freitag (Charity: God's Love We Deliver) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Scott Conant (Charity: Keep Memory Alive) (Advances to Finale) (winner)
Notes: All of the contestants in this episode except for Scott Conant have competed on Chopped previously.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped All-Stars: Celebrities"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: vanilla cupcakes, chicken tenders, avocados, kochujang
- Entrée: skirt steak, matzo crackers, sweet orange gelatin cups, collard greens
- Dessert: circus peanuts, passion fruit purée, graham cracker cereal, curry powder
Contestants:
- Judy Gold (Charity: Project A.L.S.) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Johnny Weir (Charity: Human Rights Campaign Foundation) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Joey Fatone (Charity: The Fatone Family Foundation) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Laila Ali (Charity: Healthy Child Healthy World) (Advances to Finale) (winner)
Notes: Joey, Judy, and Johnny have appeared on Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off: Joey on Season 1, Johnny on Season 2, Judy is currently on Season 3
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped All-Stars: Finale!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Aarón Sánchez, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: soft-shell crabs, crunchy peanut butter, sake, sea beans
- Entrée: suckling goat, broccoli rabe, farro, cheddar filled pretzels
- Dessert: freeze dried grapes, marrow bones, Marcona almonds, cannoli cream
Contestants:
- Sunny Anderson (Charity: N Street Village) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Laila Ali (Charity: Healthy Child Healthy World) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Gavin Kaysen (Charity: Children's Cancer Research Fund) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Scott Conant (Charity: Keep Memory Alive) (winner)
Notes: This episode features the winners of the four previous episodes battling to win $50,000 for their charity. The entrée cooking time was extended to 40 minutes to allow the chefs to butcher the goat.
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Season 15 (2013)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Heads Up!"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: microwavable chocolate cake, baby tatsoi, artichoke liqueur, lamb's head
- Entrée: Arctic char, concentrated vinegar, smoked butter, purple spinach
- Dessert: yellow rice, persimmons, sugar cane drink, pine nuts
Contestants:
- Ingrid Wright, Sous chef, Exchange Alley, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Eleanor Wolper, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jordan Andino, Executive Chef, SideBAR, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Bruce Kalman, Executive Chef, The Churchill, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Viewers Choice Baskets"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: durian, lime gelatin, imitation crab meat, crunchy cheese curls
- Entrée: chicken in a can, clam chowder, potato tots, skirt steak
- Dessert: kale, fruit cocktail, cottage cheese, marrow bones
Contestants:
- John Herndon, Executive Chef, Umami Burger Restaurant Group, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Rory Philipson, Chef and Owner, The Blue Bottle Cafe, Hopewell, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tre Ghoshal, Chef and Owner, Adara, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Luke Reyes, Executive Chef, The Corner Door, Culver City, CA (winner)
Notes: All the ingredients in the baskets were chosen by viewers via social media; specifically, Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Aussie Awesome"Scott Conant, Marc Murphy, and John Li{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: vegetable yeast spread, barramundi, rucola, gummy snake
- Entrée: Australian beer, T-bone steak, bosc pears, chocolate biscuits
- Dessert: lamingtons, lemon verbena, wattleseeds, blueberry pomegranate lollies
Contestants:
- McCaily Cranna, Sous chef, Hudson's on the Bend, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Bruce Barber, Caterer, Aussie Chef Catering, Sherman Oaks, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Bryant, Executive Chef, Eva Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mai-Khanh "Maiki" Le, Chef de cuisine, Josie, Santa Monica, CA (winner)
Notes: The basket ingredients were inspired by the Australian theme.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Without Missing a Beet"Marc Murphy, Chris Santos, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: banana chips, frozen grilled chicken breasts, candy cane beets, cherry jelly beans
- Entrée: pink beans, sofrito, striped bass, coconut chocolate bars
- Dessert: frozen yogurt, amaretti cookies, candied orange peels, red curry paste
Contestants:
- Ashley Hough, Personal Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Angela Majko, Sushi Chef, Uchiko, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rouha Sadighi, Chef de cuisine, Penelope Café, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Taji Marie, Caterer, Simple Gourmet, Redondo Beach, CA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Momumental"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: coffee, pheasant, escarole, peanut butter blossom cookies
- Entrée: carrot baby food, pork butt, mustard greens, red quinoa
- Dessert: bison grass vodka, guava paste, pistachios, crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Contestants:
- Gio Bellino, Sands Point, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Anette Kreipke, Ridgefield, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Heidi Greening, Georgetown, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
- Diana Sabater, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Notes: All of the chefs competing in this episode were mothers. They wore street clothes rather than the customary chef coats while competing, but were given chef coats by Ted Allen at the end of the episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Amazing Amateurs"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: dragon fruit, guanciale, sunflower sprouts, scallops
- Entrée: pork chops, yacon, broccoli rabe, burgundy truffles
- Dessert: honey soaked nuts, organic red wine, calamansi limes, salted butter crackers
Contestants:
- Nate Echelberger, Pastor, Gateway Church, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Melissa Campbell, Training Administrator, Teledyne Controls, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rique Uresti, Spin Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marisa Biaggi, Public Relations, Orange Agency, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: All of the chefs competing in this episode were amateurs. They wore regular chef's attire during the competition. Chef Biaggi was rewarded with an authentic Chopped chef's coat at the end.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!"Amanda Freitag, Aarón Sanchez, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: black forest bacon, ricotta pancakes, smoked salmon, prune juice
- Entrée: quiche lorraine, purple cauliflower, blue shrimp, rosé wine
- Dessert: chateaubriand, horseradish root, tawny port, stone crab claws
Contestants:
- Fred Eric, Chef and Restaurateur, Fred 62, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Natalie Cain, Line Cook, Red Rooster Harlem, Harlem, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Chris Leahy, Executive Chef, Lexington Brass, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Brandon Boudet, Chef and Restaurateur, 101 Coffee Shop, Dominick's, Little Dom's, and Tom Bergin's Tavern, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Notes: In this episode, the appetizer course was replaced with a breakfast course, the entrée with lunch, and the dessert with dinner. Chef Cain works at Red Rooster Harlem, owned by frequent Chopped judge Marcus Samuelsson.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Military Salute"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: freeze dried roast beef, torshi, rainbow chard, mint yogurt soda
- Entrée: Afghan flatbread, goat chops, zucchini, survival candy
- Dessert: pomegranate, pilot bread crackers, fruit chews, freeze dried carrots
Contestants:
- Victor Vinson, Chef, U.S. Army (retired) / Personal Chef, Huntington Beach, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Judy Cage-McLean, Chef, U.S. Army (retired) / Caterer, Let Me Cater To You, Spring Lake, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jacoby Ponder, Chef, U.S. Navy (retired) / Personal Chef, Fire Syde Chef, Virginia Beach, VA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Robbie Myers, Senior Food Service Manager / U.S. Army (retired), Adams Center, NY (winner)
Notes: Each chef was a retired member of the U.S. military. Each round featured an item that might be found in a military pantry.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cook Your Butt Off!"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: dried goji berries, bitter melon, duck breast, kumquats
- Entrée: coconut oil, black cod, dinosaur kale, pork rinds
- Dessert: clotted cream, passion fruit purée, spirulina, angel food cake
Contestants:
- Elizabeth Mwanda, Founder, Winning Diabetics, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Chris Avtges, Food Service Director, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT (eliminated after the entrée)
- Joel Gargano, Executive Chef, Higher One, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
- Phillip Dell, Private Chef, Sin City Chefs, Newport Beach, CA (winner)
Notes: Each of the chefs had lost significant amounts of weight through better diet and exercise.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Better Saffron Than Sorry"Elizabeth Karmel, Maneet Chauhan, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: mussels, blue cheese stuffed olives, saffron, añejo tequila
- Entrée: amaranth leaves, blackberries, lamb fries, curd chile
- Dessert: argan oil, apricots, fresh pasta sheets, cheese spread
Contestants:
- Christian Dolias, Chef, Cutthroat Culinary, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kurt Ramborger, Caterer, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
- David Fuñe, Executive Chef, Vizzi Truck / Temecula Creek Inn, Los Angeles, CA / Temecula, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Martha Esquivel, Executive Chef, Luminarias Restaurant, Monterey Park, CA (winner)
Notes: Chef Ramborger was the first deaf chef to participate in the show. He was accompanied by interpreter Lydia Callis, best known as the ASL interpreter for Michael Bloomberg during his Hurricane Sandy press conference.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Take Heart"Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: shishito peppers, ground pork, grape jelly, sausage gravy
- Entrée: sticky rice, bok choy, key lime juice, lamb hearts
- Dessert: coconut jam, shredded phyllo dough, ginger ale, peanut caramel candy bars
Contestants:
- Ian Kokkeler, Chef, Trace Restaurant at W Austin, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Charles Slonaker, Food Truck Chef, Go Chew Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Monique King, Chef and Owner, Firefly Bistro, South Pasadena, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Barry Frish, Chef de cuisine, Restaurant Marc Forgione, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Chef Frish serves as sous chef for Iron Chef Marc Forgione on Iron Chef America.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Wheatgrass Roots"Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy, and Alex Guarnaschelli{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rice wrappers, morel mushrooms, chia seeds, dandelion greens
- Entrée: etrog citron, golden beets, wheatgrass, tempeh
- Dessert: cranberries, green tea powder, edamame, local honey
Contestants:
- David Garrido, Chef and Owner, Garrido's, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sonya Coté, Executive Chef and Owner, Hillside Farmacy, Austin TX (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mustapha Rahiim, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Rich Landau, Chef and Owner, Vedge, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Notes: This was a vegetarian and vegan-themed episode; the only animal product was the local honey.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Wurst Case Scenario"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: shrimp, yuca, sweet relish, currywurst
- Entrée: Chilean sea bass, avocado, dried wakame seaweed, popcorn balls
- Dessert: steel cut oats, feta cheese, watermelon syrup, huckleberries
Contestants:
- Michele Harriott, Catering Chef, CulinAriane, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Geter Atienza, Sous chef, The Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Des Lim, Executive Chef, Trump SoHo, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Anup Joshi, Chef de cuisine, Tertulia, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Chef Harriott cut herself in the appetizer round. Despite wearing a glove, she removed the glove prior to plating despite an open wound, contaminating her dish in the process. After the other chefs gave their consent, the judges allowed her to bring the non contaminated components of her dish from her station to the judges table. Chef Joshi works at Tertulia, under occasional Chopped judge Seamus Mullen.
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Season 16 (2013)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fry, Fry, Again"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: kosher pickles, catfish filets, green plantains, young coconut
- Entrée: capon, halloumi cheese, okra, cherry spoon fruit
- Dessert: avocados, pizza dough, red jalapeño peppers, chocolate sandwich cookies
Contestants:
- Vincent Williams, Chef and Restaurateur, Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Vanessa Ayala, Catering Cook, Skybox Sports Bar and Lounge, Roselle, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Erik Cho, Food Truck Owner, Frysmith, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Erica Beneke, Executive Chef, Max's Wine Dive, Austin, TX (winner)
Notes: Each dish had to have at least one fried element. The chefs were provided with a pot of oil already at frying temperature to start each round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cleaver Fever"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Elizabeth Karmel{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tuna belly, key limes, black radishes, bacon popcorn
- Entrée: leg of lamb, toban djan, spinach, lassi
- Dessert: rosewater syrup, almond butter, rambutans, mashed potato candy
Contestants:
- Raquel Jubran, Executive Chef, The Attic, Log Beach, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sevan Abdessian, Chef and Restaurateur, Recess Eatery, Glendale, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Owen Clark, Executive Chef, Gwynnett Street Restaurant, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Nicole Mummolo, Sous chef, La Puerta Azul, Millbrook, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Mix and Mache"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pickled sausage, mache, blood oranges, southern cabbage
- Entrée: lobster bisque, baby leeks, daikon, squid
- Dessert: green cerignola olives, honey distilled liqueur, gala apples, Kaiserschmarrn
Contestants:
- Roy Handler, Caterer, Haute Mess Catering, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lara Paul, Executive Chef, Rivals Steakhouse, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mogan Anthony, Executive Chef, Village Social, Mount Kisco, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joseph Miller, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe's Restaurant, Venice Beach, CA (winner)
Notes: Roy Handler is the brother of comedian Chelsea Handler. The Kaiserschmarrn in the dessert round was an instant mix.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Gyro We Go Again"Marcus Samuelsson, Elizabeth Karmel, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: gyro meat, piquillo peppers, hearts of palm, oysters
- Entrée: sirloin flap, rainbow carrots, formaggio di fossa, chocolate covered donuts
- Dessert: sorghum molasses, kefir, cactus pear, pigs in a blanket
Contestants:
- Jaquy Yngvason, Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tara Thomas, Executive Chef / Owner, Traxx, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Guillermo Perez, Chef de cuisine, SushiSamba NYC Park, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Thomas McKenna, Sous chef, Jean-Georges, New York, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Big Fish, Small Basket"Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: seitan, purple ninja radishes, mezcal, canned chili
- Entrée: liquid aminos, beet greens, alfredo sauce, fluke
- Dessert: speck, sfogliatelle, crabapples, brewer's yeast
Contestants:
- Paul Joseph, Executive Chef, FireBird, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Salvatore Lima, Executive Chef, Giovanna's, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Steve Eakins, Executive Chef, Ditch Plains, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Palak Patel, Culinary Instructor, Ger-Nis, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: Chef Eakins works at Ditch Plains, which is owned by Chopped judge Marc Murphy.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Invasion"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: grapefruit, tuna, hen of the woods mushrooms, graham cracker cereal
- Entrée: leg of goat, hummus, rhubarb, frisée
- Dessert: kettle-style potato chips, black currant jam, red Anjou pears, Japanese mayonnaise
Contestants:
- Tyler Bloch, age 14, Jericho, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Molly Bhuiyan, age 17, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Emma Scher, age 17, Ridgewood, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mikey Robins, age 14, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Notes: Mikey Robins is the youngest winner of Chopped. The eliminated contestants each received a $1,000 gift card.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Mochi Obliged"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: escargot, cilantro chutney, biscuit dough, merguez
- Entrée: dorado, cherry wheat beer, country style pâté, ivy gourd
- Dessert: dehydrated chocolate covered strawberries, hemp milk, ataulfo mango, mochi
Contestants:
- Regina Chen, Sous chef, Maison Akira, Pasadena, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Cathy McKnight, Executive Chef, What a Dish Café, Dana Point, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jason Quinn, Chef and Owner, Playground, Santa Ana, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cole Dickinson, Chef de cuisine, ink., Los Angeles, CA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sweet Surprises"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rack of wild boar, broccolini, hazelnuts, vanilla fondant cake
- Entrée: duck, cardoons, preserved lemons, macaroons
- Dessert: clementines, cheese wedges, Aleppo pepper, frozen hot chocolate
Contestants:
- Jemell Simpson, Caterer, Taste My Expression Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kenny Gray, Sous chef, Olivia Restaurant, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
- Allison Robicelli, Pastry Chef, Robicelli's, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Madeline Lanciani, Pastry Chef, Duane Park Patisserie, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: All courses had a sweet as a required ingredient. These sweet ingredients were hidden under a separate cloche.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Break a Crab Leg!"Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: babaco, gìo lụa, chive blossoms, quark
- Entrée: crab legs, sweet vermouth, asparagus, Mexican wedding cookies
- Dessert: red bean paste, jicama, cilantro, bacon jam
Contestants:
- Chris Houlihan, Chef de cuisine, AFrame, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lucas Marino, Sous chef, The Darby, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Betsy Rodriguez, Sous chef, The Goodwin, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Josie Gordon, Personal Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Chef Marino works with frequent Chopped judge Alex Guarnaschelli at The Darby.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Walk on the Whelk Side"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lemon bars, acai juice, upland cress, whelk snails
- Entrée: lamb shawarma, baby romanesco cauliflower, cornichons, chicken flavored potato chips
- Dessert: cucumber salad, cantaloupe, sesame seed candy, marshmallow spread
Contestants:
- Ben Durham, Executive Chef, Four Food Studio, Melville, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Paolo Pasio, Chef and Restaurateur, Osteria Latini, Brentwood, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Natasha Pogrebinsky, Chef and Restaurateur, Bear, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Katsuji Tanabe, Chef and Restaurateur, MexiKosher, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Family Feud"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Cape gooseberries, falooda glass noodles, watercress, bacalao
- Entrée: beef tip cap, cognac, green bean chips, cinnamon rolls
- Dessert: spaetzle, moustalevria, walnuts, Japanese cola candy
Contestants:
- Kent Rathbun (Charity: March of Dimes) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lou Campanaro (Charity: Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Joey Campanaro (Charity: El Farro De los Animales) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kevin Rathbun (Charity: Atlanta Community Food Bank) (winner)
Notes: The contestants are two pairs of brothers who have each competed together on Iron Chef America.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Extreme Halloween"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: potato crisps, eel, candy bats, coagulated pig blood
- Entrée: gummy skull, collard greens, sweetbreads, dehydrated weaver ant eggs
- Dessert: candy blood, deviled eggs, pâte sucrée, buffalo chestnuts
Contestants:
- John Creger, Head Chef, Gallow Green, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Isaiah Frizzell, Supper Club Chef, Feast Underground Supper Club, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Terri Wahl, Chef and Restaurateur, Auntie Em's Kitchen, Eagle Rock, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sharon Singelton, Caterer, Singlelicious Catering, Staten Island, NY (winner)
Notes: All baskets had ingredients with a Halloween theme. During the Appetizer round, Ted warned the chefs that the eel had to be fully cooked due to the toxic nature of the eel's blood if its raw. The episode originally aired prior to Halloween Wars.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Chopped Thanksgiving"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: turkey sausage, rutabaga, green bean casserole, honey baked ham
- Entrée: whole turkey, Brussels sprouts, giblet gravy, pumpkin pie ice cream
- Dessert: butternut squash soup, fennel, orange cranberry muffins, tofu turkey
Contestants:
- Nick Vazquez, Azúcar Cuban Cuisine, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Dustin Gauvain, Executive Chef, Front Steps, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
- Fiore Tedesco, Sous chef, Franklin Barbecue, Austin, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ruth Cimaroli, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode. The chefs were given 40 minutes in the entrée round to allow them to properly prepare the turkey.
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Season 17 (2013)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Wasted!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pickle juice, herb stems, overripe tomatoes, fish carcass
- Entrée: wilted carrots, potatoes with eyes, parmesan cheese rinds, meat trimmings
- Dessert: ends of bread loaves, squeezed orange halves, used coffee grinds, hardened brown sugar
Contestants:
- Molly Peck, Caterer, The Vanilla Orchid Catering, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Dylan Hallas, Executive Chef, Petit Ermitage Hotel, West Hollywood, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Parind Vora, Chef and Restaurateur, Restaurant Jezebel, Austin, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
- Garrett Eagleton, Freelance Chef, The Meat Hook, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: All of the ingredients of the baskets were scraps - ingredients that are normally thrown away.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Keep On Trucking"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked pork chops, savoy cabbage, ginger snap cookies, blood sausage
- Entrée: halibut, Chinese celery, peperoni (sic) risotto, orange powdered drink
- Dessert: guanabana nectar, white chocolate chips, pecans, chipotle in adobo
Contestants:
- Tagan Couch, Food Truck Chef/Owner, The Gypsy Kit, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Chris Trapani, Food Truck Chef/Owner, Urban Cowboy, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
- Hop Phan, Food Truck Chef/Owner, Dos Chinos, Orange County, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Israel, Food Truck Chef/Owner, MOE Deli, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Notes: The original airing of this episode was as a lead-in to Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race. All the chefs operate food trucks. Hop Phan also appeared on Cutthroat Kitchen.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sports Stars"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: salmon filet, candy-coated peanuts, redbor kale, lemon-lime sports drink
- Entrée: spinach, filet mignon, almonds, chocolate covered marshmallows
- Dessert: protein powder, caramel coated popcorn, tangelo, olive oil cake
Contestants:
- Tiki Barber (Charity: The Fresh Air Fund) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Chuck Zito (Charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Natalie Coughlin (Charity: Right To Play) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Danica Patrick (Charity: COPD Foundation) (winner)
Notes: All of the chefs are sports stars.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Hero Chefs"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Cheryl Barbara{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken soup, ground pork, pattypan squash, barbecue sauce
- Entrée: scallops, Chinese broccoli, tamarillos, finger limes
- Dessert: aged cheddar cheese, Granny Smith apples, hamburger buns, vanilla frosting
Contestants:
- Wilhemina Bell, Executive Chef, Children's Village/Program Coordinator, C-CAP (Careers through the Culinary Arts Program), Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Pedro Rodriguez, Head Chef, New York City Rescue Mission, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Nicki Bogie, Culinary Instructor, The Fresh Air Fund, Fishkill, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Derek Walker, Executive Chef, Bread and Roses Café, Venice, CA (winner)
Notes: All of the chefs are heroes in their community. Judge Cheryl Barbara was the winner of the first school chef episode, Class Acts (9x13).
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"We Love Leftovers!"Scott Conant, Chris Santos, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: burger, fortune cookies, sautéed broccoli, lasagna
- Entrée: BBQ ribs, french fries, German chocolate cake, chili
- Dessert: cooked corn cobs, pitcher of sangria, duck sauce, stale plain doughnuts
Contestants:
- Josh Watkins, Executive Chef, The Carillon, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Krissy Kerwin, Private Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Aatul Jain, Executive Chef, St. Clare's Hospital, Denville, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jason Stude, Chef de cuisine, Second Bar + Kitchen, Austin, TX (winner)
Notes: The baskets were filled with leftovers.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Count Your Chickens"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken livers, marrowfat peas, watermelon, chicken tenders
- Entrée: chicken legs, chicken-flavored crackers, Napa cabbage, caramel flavored liqueur
- Dessert: chicken suckers, chicken fat, farm fresh eggs, fruit cake
Contestants:
- Brian Tsao, Executive Chef, Liang's, Forest Hills, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- David Catapano, Caterer, Romeo's Catering Service, Queens, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Eric McCarthy, Executive Chef, Tamarind Tribeca, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Janelle Reynolds, Caterer and Personal Chef, @ Large Catering and Private Chef Services, Austin, TX (winner)
Notes: All baskets had chicken products.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Liver and Learn"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: calf liver, lemon potatoes, pickled Chinese mustard greens, ranch dressing
- Entrée: quail, sumac, turnips, peanut crisp candy bars
- Dessert: yuzu marmalade, whipped cream cheese, hot sauce, corn flakes cereal
Contestants:
- Shaquay Peacock, Sous chef, The New York Times, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jared Braithwaite, Executive Chef, Layla, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Seth Gordon, Executive Chef, Dune Studios, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Teah Evans, Chef, FireFly American Bistro, Manasquan, NJ (winner)
Notes: Chef Peacock's brother Darius Peacock is a two-time Chopped winner (in season 1 and in season 2's "Chopped Champions" event).
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Brunch Boxes"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: quail eggs, kale, champagne, caviar
- Entrée: emu egg, pancake mix, bloody mary mix, lobster
- Dessert: Araucana eggs, waffles, maple syrup, Canadian bacon
Contestants:
- Neil Fuentes, Personal Chef, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Shannon Olvera, Executive Chef, Red Restaurant & Bar, City of Industry, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Joyce Brandes, Chef de cuisine, DuMont Burger, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Nick Di Bona, Executive Chef, Peter Pratt's Inn, Yorktown Heights, NY (winner)
Notes: Each basket contained ingredients commonly used to prepare brunch dishes.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Circus Spectacular"Scott Conant, Chris Santos, and Ron Ben-Israel{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cotton candy, peanuts in the shell, corn dogs, Tokyo scallions
- Entrée: nachos, chicken fingers, candy apples, baby corn
- Dessert: snow cones, funnel cakes, popcorn, sour cream
Contestants:
- Steve Yen, Sous chef, Catch, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- John Atkinson, Chef and Restaurateur, North End Café, Manhattan Beach, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jesse Olson, Executive Chef, Vanderbilt, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Claire Handleman, Culinary Producer, The Chew, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Each basket included something with a circus theme. Chef Olson is the grandson of singer Glen Campbell.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Competition Italiano"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: soppressata, pasta dough, newborn baby fish, limoncello
- Entrée: veal chops, bottarga, graffiti eggplant, caffé macchiato
- Dessert: figs, burrata, piadina, chinotto
Contestants:
- Philip Meoli, Chef de cuisine, Brooklyn Pub, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lisa Savage, Chef and Restaurateur, Sage Restaurant, Ventnor, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Luca Manderino, Chef and Restaurateur, La Sosta Enoteca, Hermosa Beach, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Antonio Mure, Chef and Restaurateur, Ado Ristorante, Venice Beach, CA (winner)
Notes: This was an Italian-themed episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Redeemed or Re-chopped?"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: vegan lobster, hot mustard, canned chop suey, winter melon
- Entrée: skordalia, Hawaiian parrotfish, pickled sour grapes, chayote squash
- Dessert: bubble tea, papaya, coconut butter, chocolate-covered bananas
Contestants:
- Frank Whittaker, Executive Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY (Episode 11.9: "Ready, Set, Escargot!") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jeff Eng, Executive Chef, Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, Rockville, MD (Episode 11.4: "Leftovers Extravaganza!") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kent Rollins (Episodes 12.14: "Grill Masters: Part Four" and 12.16: "Grill Masters: Finale") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Zoe Feigenbaum, Chef and Restaurateur, Zoë, New York, NY (Episode 13.2: "A Bunny Thing Happened") (winner)
Notes: This episode featured four past runners-up. In the dessert round, chef Rollins cut his finger, contaminating his station enough where the judges found it unsafe to eat his dish.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cloche Call"Marcus Samuelsson, Maneet Chauhan, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: kimchi, apple sauce, gefilte fish, lavash
- Entrée: brook trout, cream corn, kale chips, bacon flavored vodka
- Dessert: opal basil, orange blossom water, dried apricots, marshmallow snack cakes
Contestants:
- Josh Greenfield, Caterer/Internet Chef, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mike Greenfield, Caterer/Internet Chef, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Emilie Friedman, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sean Quinn, Executive Chef, Frederick's, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: Chefs Josh and Mike are brothers, with Josh being older.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Celebrity Holiday Bash"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: reindeer pâté, sparkling cider, candied ginger, jelly-filled donuts
- Entrée: rosca de reyes, wagyu rib-eye steaks, broccoli, cocktail sauce
- Dessert: Douglas fir brandy, plum pudding, dried persimmon, chocolate Santa
Contestants:
- Antonio Sabato Jr. (Charity: Boys and Girls Club of Ventura) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Dawn Wells (Charity: Terri Lee Wells' Discovery Museum for Children) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Anthony Anderson (Charity: United Negro College Fund) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Teri Hatcher (Charity: Juvenille Arthritis Association) (winner)
Notes: All the chefs are celebrities competing for a charity. As a food safety measure, at the start of the entrée round the competitors were informed that rosca de reyes contained several small baby Jesus figurines.
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Season 18 (2013–14)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"No Pain, No Shame"Marc Murphy, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked catfish, ricotta salata, giant jawbreaker, watermelon soda
- Entrée: lamb tagine, miso paste, croissant doughnuts, zucchini blossoms
- Dessert: blueberry scones, ginger preserves, rosemary, gjetost cheese
Contestants:
- Jonah Frazier, Executive Sous chef, Garden Terrace, Belmont Park, Elmont, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jason Rivas, Chef de cuisine, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tek Moore, Executive Chef, Le Barricou, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kristen Gregory, Executive Chef, Firefly Grille, Nashville, TN (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Talent"Joseph Brown, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: swordfish steaks, broccoli rabe, tiger figs, cherry flavored drink
- Entrée: toaster pastries, filet mignon, truffles, heirloom tomatoes
- Dessert: strawberry mints, salt bagels, cream cheese, cotton candy grapes
Contestants:
- Roxy Belfiore (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Matthew Wheelock (eliminated after the entrée)
- Simona Alomary (eliminated after the dessert)
- Hunter Zampa (winner)
Notes: All the chefs were teens competing to win a $40,000 scholarship. The runner up received a $20,000 scholarship and the other two eliminated chefs each received a $5,000 scholarship. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Tapas Time"Amanda Freitag, Aarón Sánchez, and Michelle Bernstein{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Boquerones, pan de leche, gazpacho, head-on shrimp
- Entrée: Spanish tortilla, serrano ham, chayote, squid
- Dessert: Catalan creme, Cava, oranges, Marcona almonds
Contestants:
- Andres Figueroa, Executive Chef, Antojeria La Popular, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gemma Gray, Executive Sous Chef, Andaz, West Hollywood, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- David Viana, Chef de Cuisine, Daryl, New Brunswick, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Alex Moreno, Executive Chef, Border Grill, Santa Monica, CA (winner)
Notes: All the chefs were required to make tapas in each round. Because of the change in the usual format, the first round was 30 minutes instead of the usual 20.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Waste Not"Aarón Sánchez, Marcus Samuelsson, and Hooni Kim{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lobster bodies, juicer pulp, used tea bags, stale pita
- Entrée: brownie edges, near-empty bottle of ranch dressing, onion ends, rotisserie chicken picked down to the bone
- Dessert: pineapple skin and core, last piece of cheese, cucumber peels, brown avocados
Contestants:
- Pip Freeman, Chef & Owner, Three Letters, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lauren Von Der Pool, Personal Chef (eliminated after the entrée)
- Damon Gordon, (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sarah Pouzar, Executive Chef, Il Forno, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Ingredients that are typically scrapped were used in the baskets.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Firefighter Chefs"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: wildfire lettuce, 'nduja, burrata, roti
- Entrée: ghost peppers, rack of wild boar, cucuzza squash, saganaki
- Dessert: wafer sheets, vanilla pudding cups, lemon soda, blow torch
Contestants:
- Sal DePaola (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Antonia Donnelly (eliminated after the entrée)
- Robert Corbin (eliminated after the dessert)
- Richard Fields (winner)
Notes: All contestants were firefighters. Before starting the Entree round, Ted had the chefs light the saganaki with some alcohol and a lighter provided in the basket. The blow torch in the dessert basket was the first basket ingredient to be a cooking tool rather than a food item.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Hoofin' It!"Aarón Sánchez, Marcus Samuelsson, and Alex Stupak{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pickled pigs feet, butter beans, coleslaw mix, sweet potato chips
- Entrée: venison tenderloin, watercress, eggplant, pecan pie
- Dessert: chai tea latte, gala apples, black licorice, puff pastry
Contestants:
- Ashley Fahr, Caterer & Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Laurie Potts, Executive Chef, Wild Horse Saloon, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the entrée)
- Maxcel Hardy, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joe Youkhan, Executive Chef & Owner, Tasting Spoon Food Truck, Orange County, CA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pizza Perfect"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Bruno DiFabio{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: thin crust pizza dough, king crab legs, malta, vegan pepperoni
- Entrée: deep dish pizza dough, rabbit escabeche, Swiss chard, pineapple cheese spread
- Dessert: crescent roll dough, pickled apricots, salted caramel sauce, candied mushrooms
Contestants:
- Sam Nuckols, Chef de Partie, Womack Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jimmy Wang, Chef & Consultant, former owner of Hot Stuff Café, San Gabriel, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Nikki Hill, Chef & Caterer, Earl's Gourmet Grub & La Copine, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Germano Minen, Chef & Owner, Hostaria del Piccolo, Santa Monica & Venice, CA (winner)
Notes: The chefs were required to make pizza in each round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Burger Meal!"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Spike Mendelsohn{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: veal shoulder, bean sprouts, Marsala wine, veal tongue
- Entrée: whole brisket, short ribs, pickle juice Popsicles, quail eggs
- Dessert: hamburger buns, chocolate peanut clusters, shaved coconut, sesame seeds
Contestants:
- Megan Logan, Executive Chef, Nick & Stef's Steakhouse, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Afton Farnsworth, Head Chef, Stout Burgers & Beer, Studio City, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Eli Irland, Sous Chef, The Flintridge Proper, La Cañada, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Evelyn Garcia, Junior Sous Chef, Kin Shop, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The chefs were required to make burgers in each round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chocolate Competition"Aarón Sánchez, Maneet Chauhan, and Christina Tosi{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Mayan chocolate bars, chocolate martini, eggplant, pasta sheets
- Entrée: chocolate cake pops, white chocolate cocoa mix, quail, serrano peppers
- Dessert: cacao paste, peanut butter cups, baumkuchen, cherries
Contestants:
- Pierre Coray, Private Chef & Caterer, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lucy Collins, Sous Chef, Costada Italian Steakhouse, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Juerg "Fed" Federer, Chef & Instructor, Sex on the Table, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Phillip Frankland Lee, Chef & Owner, Scatch Bar, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Notes: All baskets contained something with chocolate.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Bacon Baskets!"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Adam Sobel{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Mangalitsa bacon, apple chips, horseradish leaves, smoked pork chops
- Entrée: Iberico bacon, pork loin, kimchi, dried cherries
- Dessert: applewood smoked bacon, poached pears, french toast, cracklings
Contestants:
- Noah Blöm, Chef & Owner, Arc Food & Libations, Costa Mesa, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Peter Kontomanolis, Sous Chef, Brookville Country Club, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Blake Orchard, Sous Chef, BLD Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Roxanne Spruance, Executive Chef, Allison Eighteen, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Bacon appeared in every basket.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Beer Here!"Scott Conant, Chris Santos, and Greg Koch{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: toasted lager, hop drops, hickory smoked sausage, fried pickle
- Entrée: bourbon barrel aged tripled ale, beer taffy, beer cheese, beef tips
- Dessert: milk stout, stout beer jelly, soft pretzels, peaches
Contestants:
- Larry Monaco, Private Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Hiep Le, Chef & Owner, Le Cellier, Marina del Rey, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Bradley Stellings, Consulting Chef, Japan (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lauren Kyles, Head Chef, Daily Grill & Public School, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Notes: All baskets had beer in them.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Burn for the Worse"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Dim sum, honeydew melon, middle eastern noodles, ketchup
- Entrée: mint julep, rack of lamb, eggplant, apple spiced cake
- Dessert: corn tortillas, cassia sticks, paw paws, black corinth grapes
Contestants:
- Matt Dunn, Sous Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ashton Keefe, Chef & Instructor (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jennifer Story (eliminated after the dessert)
- Giuseppe Gentile (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"An Egg Up"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Silvena Rowe{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pork secreto, 100-year-old eggs, red leaf lettuce, onion ring snacks
- Entrée: halibut, herbed cheese, asparagus, mango pudding
- Dessert: sea buckthorn juice, waffle cones, vanilla yogurt cups, lime curd
Contestants:
- Roderick Bailey, Chef & Owner, Silly Goose, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Nissa Pierson, Owner, Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center, Hudson Valley, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- George Rallis, Chef & Co-Owner, Hell Gate Social, Astoria, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jeremy Bringardner, Corporate Executive Chef, Lyfe Kitchen, Culver City, CA (winner)
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Season 19 (2014)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ambitious Amateurs"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken tenderloins, paprika peppers, fennel, ginger preserves
- Entrée: tikka masala sauce, asian long beans, hanger steak, serrano ham croquettes
- Dessert: guava shells in syrup, cottage cheese, couscous, candied chick peas
Contestants:
- Soraya Sobreidad (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jackie Khanich (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tommy Wether (eliminated after the dessert)
- Dinah Surh (winner)
Notes: All the chefs are amateurs.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Return and Redeem"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lime gelatin, prosciutto, celery, prawn cocktail chips
- Entrée: sour candy belts, quinoa, pickled turnips, red snapper
- Dessert: palm seeds in syrup, chocolate-covered raisins, dulce de leche, multi-grain cereal
Contestants:
- Lauren Von Der Pool (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tre Ghoshal (eliminated after the entrée)
- Natasha Pogrebinsky (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Bryant (winner)
Notes: This episode featured previous contestants.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grandma vs. Grandma"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: fillet of sole, popovers, ginger, bacon grease
- Entrée: meatloaf mix, sweet potatoes, green beans, Old Fashioned
- Dessert: oatmeal, dried currants, yuzu juice, vanilla ice cream
Contestants:
- Nancy Judd (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mannee Soohoo (eliminated after the entrée)
- Wenona Moorer (eliminated after the dessert)
- Elda Belanski (winner)
Notes: All contestants were grandmothers. The contestants had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of 20. The meatloaf mix was made of a mix of veal, pork, and beef.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Tournament of Stars: Sports Stars!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: organic green juice, alligator, hen of the woods mushrooms, mini rainbow marshmallows
- Entrée: turkey tenderloin, double yolked eggs, pattypan squash, finger limes
- Dessert: liquid breakfast drink, pink wafer cookies, crystallized ginger, red bosc pears
Contestants:
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Charity: Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Charles Oakley, Charity: Save Our Strength (eliminated after the entrée)
- Greg Louganis, Charity: Kids international (eliminated after the dessert)
- Brandi Chastain, Charity: Bay Area Women's Sport Initiative (winner)
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part competition for $50,000 for a charity of the winner's choice. The green juice included kale and ginger.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Tournament of Stars: Rachael vs. Guy!"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef tongue, Chinese broccoli, candied citron, microwavable chocolate cake
- Entrée: buffalo hanger steak, watermelon cucumbers, pizza, ranch dip
- Dessert: Peanut caramel chocolate bars, Chinese five spice, coconut milk, banana chips
Contestants:
- Coolio, Charity: Jarez Music Foundation (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Penn Jillette, Charity: Opportunity Village (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lou Diamond Phillips, Charity: Share Our Strength, No Kid Hungry (eliminated after the dessert)
- Carnie Wilson, Charity: Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (winner)
Notes: Part 2 of a 5-part competition for $50,000 for a charity of the winner's choice. Lou Diamond Phillips and Coolio were the winner and the runner-up respectively of Season 1 of Rachael vs. Guy. Carnie Wilson was the Season 2 runner-up and Penn Jillette was the Season 3 runner-up. In the appetizer round, Coolio was caught sneaking some lemon into his dish after time was called, and the judges cited this as a reason for his elimination.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Tournament of Stars: Comedians!"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: picked pig lips, spinach, polenta, gummy fried eggs
- Entrée: beer can chicken, jalapeño popper, collard greens, truffle honey
- Dessert: cinnamon chips, cheese curls, vanilla cupcakes, apple cider
Contestants:
- Tommy Davidson, Charity: Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Robert Wuhl, Charity: The Amanda Foundation (eliminated after the entrée)
- Sinbad, Charity: Downtown Dog Rescue (eliminated after the dessert)
- Gillian Vigman, Charity: Go Campaign (winner)
Notes: Part 3 of a 5-part competition for $50,000 for a charity of the winner's choice.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Tournament of Stars: Actors"Maneet Chauhan, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: squid, popcorn on the cob, dinosaur kale, candy blood
- Entrée: steamed spiny lobster, pink fermented lemons, amaro, French breakfast radishes
- Dessert: star cookies, strawberries, mascarpone cheese, Buddha's hand
Contestants:
- Tasha Smith, Charity: Planned Parenthood (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lucas Grabeel, Charity: Harmony Project (eliminated after the entrée)
- Peter Scolari, Charity: Copd Foundation (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Imperioli, Charity: Pure Land Project (winner)
Notes: Part 4 of a 5-part competition for $50,000 for a charity of the winner's choice.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Tournament of Stars: Finale"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: 10 pack of tacos, escarole, dragon fruit, vanilla ice cream
- Entrée: peking duck, brussels sprouts, cotton candy, veal demi glaze
- Dessert: blueberry goat cheese, pecans, churros, champagne
Contestants:
- Carnie Wilson, Charity: Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gillian Vigman, Charity: Go Campaign (eliminated after the entrée)
- Brandi Chastain, Charity: Bay Area Women's Sport Initiative (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Imperioli, Charity: Pure Land Project (winner)
Notes: Part 5 of a 5-part competition for $50,000 for a charity of the winner's choice.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Peri Peri Determined"Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken wings, stroopwafels, asian pears, peri peri
- Entrée: sunflower seed spread, lamb breast, blueberries, lardo
- Dessert: butternut squash, pie dough, aged Gouda cheese, nordic honey wine
Contestants:
- Melissa Torre, Cookie Confidential, Owner & Baker, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Auria Abraham, Chef & Owner, Auria's Malaysian Kitchen, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Eric Buss, Executive Chef, Wood & Vine, Hollywood, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Georgeann Leaming, Chef & Co-Owner, Suppa, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Mother's Day"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken noodle soup, ground beef, spinach, salsa
- Entrée: tilapia fillets, plantains, crispy fruit cereal, pink grapefruit jam
- Dessert: passion fruit, dates, lady fingers, chocolate sauce
Contestants:
- Samantha McClerran (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tina Adams (eliminated after the entrée)
- Sunny Hostin (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lisa Keys (winner)
Notes: Every contestant was a mother. The episode opened with a generic statement about mothers followed by the introduction of the contestants.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cool, Palm and Perfected"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pupusas, blowfish tails, black beans, horchata liqueor
- Entrée: salami, date palms in brine, chicken breast, canned pumpkin
- Dessert: basil juice, bananas, coconut butter, Jordan almonds
Contestants:
- David James Robinson, Executive Chef & Owner, Bezalel Gables, Hudson Valley, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ariane Resnick, Private Chef, West Hollywood, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Peter Lee, Caterer, Chef Pete's Catering Company, Orange County, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Rose Ludwig, Culinary Instructor, Le Cordon Bleu, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Notes: All the contestants have had near-death experiences: Peter had gone through chemotherapy; Rose is a cancer survivor; Ariane suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning; and David was a witness of the 9/11 attacks.
Despite its lethal reputation, the blowfish tails were farm-raised and did not have any poison.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"There Will Be Bloody Marys"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: mille crepe cake, snow crab claws, kohlrabi, Bloody Mary
- Entrée: seafood paella, ground chicken, dry sherry, bread and butter pickles
- Dessert: cinnamon whisky, phyllo dough, Brazil nuts, rose hip jam
Contestants:
- Millie Fernandez (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Patrick Lacey (eliminated after the entrée)
- Hayan Yi (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jeffrey Forrest (winner)
Notes: Each round had an alcoholic beverage as a basket ingredient.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Four Fathers"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: salt and vinegar potato chips, Dover sole fish, red Russian kale, sour cream
- Entrée: single malt scotch, lamb porterhouse, rapini, tamarind paste
- Dessert: chocolate cigars, pretzels, cocktail nuts, rice pudding
Contestants:
- Ian-Max Henriquez (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Herb Hand (eliminated after the entrée)
- Richie Katzenberg (eliminated after the dessert)
- Keith Young (winner)
Notes: All contestants are fathers.
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Season 20 (2014)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Dread and Breakfast"Scott Conant, Chris Santos, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: coffee cake, mimosas, breakfast sausages, cream-filled chocolate eggs
- Entrée: John Dory fish, arugula, vodka martini, pate
- Dessert: prime rib, amarone wine, potato gratin, shallot confit
Contestants:
- Rose Kai (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Brandon Frohne (eliminated after the entrée)
- Matt Lackey (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joe Wetherbee (winner)
Notes: In this episode, the appetizer course was replaced with a breakfast course, the entrée with lunch, and the dessert with dinner.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Leftover Rescue Mission"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: leftover turkey meatloaf, leftover kimchi, leftover naan, leftover baked ziti
- Entrée: leftover shepherd's pie, leftover hard-boiled eggs, hot sauce packets, leftover broccoli casserole
- Dessert: banana pudding, leftover marmalade packets, broken crackers, leftover bacon
Contestants:
- Chris Lukic (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Connie Tran (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kyle McClelland (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mike Kollarik (winner)
Notes: All the baskets contained leftovers.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"G'day, Chefs!"Aarón Sánchez, Chris Santos, and John Li{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lamb ribs, rainbow chard, loaded baked potato,cherry moonshine
- Entrée: emu fan fillet, Australian mustard, vegetable pasties, moonshine
- Dessert: canned cheddar cheese, wheat biscuit cereal, guanciale, apple moonshine
Contestants:
- Jason Netro (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Cass Quinlan Ashford (eliminated after the entrée)
- Peter Lemos (eliminated after the dessert)
- Patti Peck (winner)
Notes: All of the basket contents had an Australian theme.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Salt Pearls of Wisdom"Alex Guarnechelli, Aarón Sánchez, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: head-on shrimp, pickled raisins, roasted chickpeas, Romanesco cauliflower
- Entrée: baklava, bluefish, recaito, salt pearls
- Dessert: vodka-infused chocolate milk, persimmons, crumpets, cashews
Contestants:
- Iain Falconer, Chef, Cooper's Mill, Tarrytown, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jonathan Mailo, Chef de Cuisine, BLT Prime, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Steve Lohse, Chef, Lavender Lake, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Clara Park, Freelance Chef, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Swai Not?"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnechelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: falafel mix, chicory, habanero peppers, date paste
- Entrée: mostarda, swai fillets, chicken livers, turnips
- Dessert: carob molasses, white chocolate chips, nougat biscuits, raspberries
Contestants:
- Ted Hirsch, Executive Chef, Blind Barber, (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Vinny Tardo, (eliminated after the entrée)
- Josh Cohen (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lindsay McClain (winner)
Notes: Josh Cohen's diner was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Short and Sweetbreads"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: dried beef, eggplant pulp, sweetbreads, honey comb
- Entrée: monkfish, middle eastern cake spice, chestnuts, dill pickles
- Dessert: Amaretto, butternut squash, mango chutney, chocolate covered potato chips
Contestants:
- Meg Hall, Caterer, Made by Meg, Redondo Beach, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Whitney Werner, Chef & Restaurateur, Roast, Brentwood, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Albert Shim, Food Truck Owner, Belly BombZ, Los Angeles (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jeremy Barlow, Chef & Restaurateur, Sloco, Nashville, TN (winner)
Notes: The sweetbreads is made of a veal thymus gland.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fig Out"Edi Frauneder, Aarón Sánchez, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sweet whitefish, pastis, cinnamon candies, oysters
- Entrée: French onion soup mix, beef kidneys, parsnips, pickled caper leaves
- Dessert: cane flavored syrup, vanilla wafers, figs, lemon verbena
Contestants:
- Emily Frith, Caterer, Corner Market Catering Co., Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Todd Barrie, Executive Chef, Upstairs 2, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tamar Robinson, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Tom Gloster, Executive Chef, Lula Trattoria, Mineola, NY (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Big Hitters"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Italian sausage, tiny ice cream spheres, baby mustard greens, sunflower seeds
- Entrée: soft pretzels, flank steak, bleu cheese, tawny port wine
- Dessert: coffee caramel, popcorn, hot dog buns, blueberries
Contestants:
- Jessica Helms (St. Louis Cardinals) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Josh Distenfeld (Baltimore Orioles) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Cris Vazquez (Texas Rangers) (eliminated after the dessert)
- James Major (Cincinnati Reds) (winner)
Notes: All contestants work at baseball stadiums.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Offal Surprise"Marc Murphy, Amanda Fretaig, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ramen, canned apples, okra, biscuit dough
- Entrée: rocky mountain oysters, purple artichokes, pomegranates, cola
- Dessert: peanuts in the shell, cream of coconut, rambutan, red velvet whoopie pies
Contestants:
- Naved Ferdinans, Executive Sous Chef, Pairings Palate + Plate, Cranford, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tia McDonald, Director of Culinary Operations, Vetri Foundation for Children, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Aaron DuBois, Sous Chef, Rustic Canyon, Santa Monica, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mindy Merrel, Cookbook Writer/Recipe Developer, Nashville, TN (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Haricot Flair"Aarón Sánchez, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: fish balls, moscato, haricots verts, banana blossoms
- Entrée: goat chops, asafoetida, petite french lentils, quince paste
- Dessert: clotted cream fudge, rice crackers, rainbow sprinkles, pepper jelly
Contestants:
- Ashlee Saylor, Sous Chef, The Silly Goose, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Samia Behaya, Chef & Restaurateur, Simple Café & Restaurant, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lauren Proceszyrn, Chef Tournant, Portobello Café, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Natalia Gavaria, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: All the contestants are females. Banana blossoms are similar to artichokes. Chef Saylor cut herself, but did not bandage her finger due to not noticing any blood. The judges found blood on her plates and did not taste her dish. Chef Saylor also works for former Chopped contestant Roderick Bailey.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Frankly Frantic"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: kelp noodles, mustard seeds, vegan hot dogs, minestrone soup
- Entrée: fire roasted peppers, branzino, antipasto salad, cornmeal
- Dessert: tarragon soda, vanilla pastilla, cashews, cranberries
Contestants:
- Greg Ling, Consulting Chef, Wilmington, DE (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Drew Jackson, Private Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Garrett Pittler, Executive Chef, Chelsea Bistro, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kristin Beringson, Executive Chef, Holland House Bar & Refuge, Nashville, TN (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Chops"Maneet Chauhan, Marc Murphy, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Rainbow carrots, black trumpet mushrooms, walnuts, frog legs
- Entrée: sombrero pasta, garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes, pork chops
- Dessert: dulce de batata, apple cinnamon cereal, la tur cheese, grapa
Contestants:
- Licia Kassim, Executive Chef, Mashmomack Fish & Game, Pine Plains, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Liz Sempervive, Executive Sous Chef, Jamonera, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Gilbert Delgado, Sous Chef, The Fat Radish, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Dean Rucker, Private Chef, Malibu, CA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pesto Chango"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken cutlets, Thai chiles, pesto sauce, kohlrabi
- Entrée: spirulina chips, jumbo head-on shrimp, red pearl onions, ruby crescent potatoes
- Dessert: chak-chak, wolf river apples, camembert cheese, sour cherry nectar
Contestants:
- Sassan Rostamian (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ryan Costanza (eliminated after the entrée)
- Bryon Freeze (eliminated after the dessert)
- Elderoy Arendse (winner)
Notes: All contestants are males. Due to the simplicity of the appetizer basket, Ted advised the chefs to focus on creativity in the first round.
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Season 21 (2014–15)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Part One"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cherry drink soaked pickles, lamb loin chops, kale chips, riccota salata
- Entrée: mahi mahi, cookie snack chips, green beans, french fries
- Dessert: gourmet frozen yogurt sundae, white balsamic vinegar, puffed rice cereal bars, dulce de leche
Contestants:
- Alexandria Brooks, Hometown: Voorhees, NJ (age:16) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ashley Dudley, Hometown: Hancocks Bridge, NJ (age:16) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jay Ureña, Hometown: Queens, NY (age:16) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jason Khaytin, Hometown: Holland, PA (age:14) (winner)
Notes: Part 1 of 5. For the whole Teen Tournament, chefs were given 30 minutes for the appetizer round, instead of the usual 20 minutes.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Part Two"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, chunky peanut butter, jalapeños, sticky rice
- Entrée: frog legs, mafaldine, bok choy, lobster mushrooms
- Dessert: black and white cookies, fruit leather strips, cashews, agave nectar
Contestants:
- Mikayla Layng, Hometown: Lynbrook, NY (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Eyan Goldman, Hometown: New York, NY (age:16) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lucy Felong, Hometown: Hightstown, NJ (age:15) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Dante Foggy, Hometown: Burlington Twp, NJ (age:17) (winner)
Notes: Part 2 of 5.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Part Three"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Alex Stupak{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rabbit and ginger sausage, dandelion greens, dried currants, hot-sauce-flavored candy canes
- Entrée: pineapple upside-down cake, Cornish hens, hen of the woods mushrooms, edamame hummus
- Dessert: cinnamon cereal, pie crust, chocolate fudge sauce, grape carbonated candy
Contestants:
- Brandon Medley, Hometown: Sewell, NJ (age:15) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Hannah Buzkin, Hometown: Westport, NJ (age:14) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Max Aronson, Hometown: Woodlake, NJ (age 16) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Tommi Rae Fowler, Hometown: Townville, SC (age:16) (winner)
Notes: Part 3 of 5.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Part Four"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Alex Stupak{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: salsa verde, chicken breasts, bundled lunch kits, blue corn tortilla chips
- Entrée: buffalo tenderloin, couscous, rainbow chard, squeezable blueberry yogurt
- Dessert: chocolate Swiss rolls, popcorn balls, blackberries, gummy fish
Contestants:
- Antonio Jubela-Gordon, Hometown: New York, NY (age: 16) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jake Diamond, Hometown: Montclair, NJ (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Morgan Goldstein, Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio (age: 14) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sequoia Pranger, Hometown: Salem, Oregon (age: 16) (winner)
Notes: Part 4 of 5.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Grand Finale"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Alex Stupak{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: octopus, purple cauliflower, kumquats, coconut caramel cookies
- Entrée: antelope chops, red curry paste, rainbow carrots, ants on a log
- Dessert: frozen mocha drink, Vacherin Mont d'Or cheese, jelly donuts, chocolate covered crickets
Contestants:
- Sequoia Pranger, Hometown: Salem, Oregon (age: 16) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jason Khaytin, Hometown: Holland, PA (age:14) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dante Foggy, Hometown: Burlington Twp, NJ (age:17) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Tommi Rae Fowler, Hometown: Townville, SC (age:16) (winner)
Notes: Part 5 of 5. Contestants won previous parts. The winner received a $40,000 scholarship and an additional $25,000. All other contestants received a $1,000 gift card to FoodNetwork.com. Four of the teen chefs that did not win this season's Teen Tournament would return for a teen chef redemption episode in season 25.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Food Truck Fight"Peter Oleyer, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, ground lamb, caviar, empanada dough
- Entrée: whole suckling pig, red and white kabob sauces, corn tortillas, fiddlehead ferns
- Dessert: Liège waffles, mangoes with spiced lime, Vietnamese iced coffee, flan
Contestants:
- Michael Natiello (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Han Ly Hwang (eliminated after the entrée)
- James Klayman (eliminated after the dessert)
- Nong Poonsukwattana (winner)
Notes: Contestants are chefs who operate food trucks and carts. The suckling pig in the entrée basket was precooked.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ultimate Champions: Professionals"Marc Murphy, Chris Santos, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: eel, pepihuates, shaved coconut, sea beans
- Entrée: dressed squab, stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese, cherry cola
- Dessert: grasshopper pie, Granny Smith apples, smoked salt, puffed rice
Contestants:
- Fatima Ali (Episode 14.3 – "Chopped Champions: Part 2") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lauren Kyles (Episode 18.11 – "Beer Here!") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tom Mckenna (Episode 16.4 – "Gyro We Go Again") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Giorgio Rapicavoli (Episode 10.3 – "Far Far Out!") (winner)
Notes: Part 1 of a 5-part tournament featuring 16 past champions(4 professional chefs and 12 amateur champions) divided into 4 divisions of 4 contestants. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, whey they competed for a grand prize of $50,000, plus a new car. All contestants are professional chefs who were Chopped champions from other episodes. Fatima Ali had competed 2 other times before this (Episode 12.3 – "A Guts Reaction") and (Episode 14.3 – "Chopped Champions: Part 2"). This episode had a 30-minute "after hours" special that aired directly after the episode. The judges cooking on the first round were Aarón Sánchez, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Chris Santos; they cooked the appetizer round of this episode. The second round had a different basket from a different episode (Episode 17.10 - "Competition Italiano"'s Appetizer round) with Amanda Freitag, Maneet Chauhan, and Aarón Sánchez cooking. The third round had Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli,and Amanda Freitag cooking a basket from a different episode (Episode 18.5 - "Firefighter Chefs"'s desert round).
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ultimate Champions: Amateur Champs"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cheese blintzes, salsa, poblano peppers, ground pork
- Entrée: wagyu ribeye steak, jalapeño chips, pink pearl sedum, mangoes
- Dessert: cookie spread, crème anglaise, grapefruit, microwaved mug cupcake
Contestants:
- Marisa Biaggi (Episode 15.6 – "Amazing Amateurs") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Dinah Surh (Episode 19.1 – "Ambitious Amateurs") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Elda Bielanski (Episode 19.3 – "Grandma vs. Grandma") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Keith Young (Episode 19.13 – "Four Fathers") (winner)
Notes: Part 2 of 5. All contestants are Chopped champions from other episodes featuring amateur cooks.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ultimate Champions: Heroes"Aarón Sánchez, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sablefish, pineapple, fruit and nut bars, turnips
- Entrée: rack of lamb, papaya, peppermint patties, spring garlic
- Dessert: purple corn pudding, crystallized ginger, cinnamon spice coffee liqueur, pecans
Contestants:
- Richard Fields (Episode 18.5 - "Firefighter Chefs") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Paul Rut (Episode 11.6 - "Sound the Alarm!") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Robbie Myers (Episode 15. 8 - "Military Salute") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Diana Sabater (Episode 15.5 - "Momumental") (winner)
Notes: Part 3 of 5. All contestants are Chopped champions from other episodes featuring heroes(people who help others in some way). Two firefighters, a US army veteran, and a police officer are the hero contestants in this episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ultimate Champions:Celebrities"Aarón Sánchez, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: salmon fillets, avocados, sweet tea, cricket flour
- Entrée: pork loin, cucumbers, black bean soup, chocolate body paint
- Dessert: key lime juice, cream cheese, banana paste, ladyfingers
Contestants:
- Gillian Vigman (Episode 19.6: - "Chopped Tournament of Stars:Comedians!") and (Episode 19.8: - "Chopped Tournament of Stars:Finale!") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Brandi Chastain (Episode 19.4: - Chopped Tournament of Stars: Sports Stars!") and (Episode 19.8: - "Chopped Tournament of Stars:Finale!") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Carnie Wilson (Episode 19.5: - "Chopped Tournament of Stars:Rachel vs. Guy!") and (Episode 19.8: - "Chopped Tournament of Stars:Finale!") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Laili Ali from both (Episode 14.12: - "Chopped All-Stars:Celebrities") and (Episode 14.13 - "Chopped All-Stars:Finale") (winner)
Notes: Part 4 of 5. All the chefs are celebrities who formerly competed on Chopped for charity, each being a finalist in the tournament they originally competed in. Brandi, Carnie, and Gillian had competed against each other before when they were finalists in Season 19's Tournament Of Stars
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ultimate Champions: Grand Finale"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: duck confit, orange cream ice pops, ramps, risotto
- Entrée: pig's head, ajvar, vegetable steamed buns, chinese broccoli
- Dessert: corn muffin tops, whiskey, macadamia nuts, chocolate covered gummy bears
Contestants:
- Keith Young (Episode 19.13 – "Four Fathers") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Laili Ali from both (Episode 14.12: - "Chopped All-Stars:Celebrities") and (Episode 14.13 - "Chopped All-Stars:Finale") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Giorgio Rapicavoli (Episode 10.3 – "Far Far Out!") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Diana Sabater (Episode 15.5 - "Momumental") (winner)
Notes: Part 5 of 5. The 4 preliminary round winners were competing for a grand prize of $50,000, plus a new car of the winner's choice from Buick.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Short Order Cooks"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground beef, tomatoes, slider buns, cotton candy
- Entrée: broccoli rabe, chicken tenders, baked pizza dough, sour gummy candies
- Dessert: banana pudding, vanilla ice cream, icing, brownie mix
Contestants:
- Eitan Bernath (age: 11), from: Teaneck, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Christopher Pappas (age: 10), from: Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mona Ziabari (age: 10), from: Lehigh Valley,PA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lily Nichols (age: 11), from: NJ (winner)
Notes: The contestants are 4th and 5th graders, the youngest chopped contestants. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round. Due to height of the contestants, Ted had been called upon to help them out. This episode was dedicated to the memory of Lily Nichols' father, Jeffrey Nichols.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Money Saver"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chickpeas, baby red mustard greens, marinara sauce, silken tofu
- Entrée: ham steaks, lemon lime soda, cottage cheese, pea tendrals
- Dessert: pound cake, chocolate chips, honey, strawberries
Contestants:
- Jun Robles, Chef de Cuisine, Oven and Shaker, Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Christopher Arellanes, Chef de Partie, Brooklyn Fair, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Alluette Jones-Smalls, Alluette's Cafe, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert)
- Emily Chapman, Line Cook, Louro, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The basket ingredients all cost less than $10; contestants were limited to using two parts of the pantry.
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Season 22 (2014–15)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Mummies and Gummies"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sanchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: gummy rats, canned pumpkin, bitter melon, mummy dogs
- Entrée: graveyard dirt pudding, beef hearts, gummy body parts, pigs ears
- Dessert: witch's brew, blood oranges, blue cheese, pretzel spider webs
Contestants:
- Mark Murray, Private Chef, Stanford, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Stephanie Mishoe, Pastry Chef, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
- TK Kyle, Caterer, Tara Singleton Catering, Queens, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Roro Morales, Caterer, Haute Couture, Portland, OR (winner)
Notes: The basket ingredients were Halloween-themed. The witch's brew in the dessert round was made from: limeade, ginger ale and lime sorbet.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Family Thanksgiving"Aarón Sanchez, Amanda Freitag, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked turkey legs, hominy, corn bread, gummy turkey feet
- Entrée: brined turkey breast, savoy cabbage, corn casserole, boniato sweet potatoes
- Dessert: pumpkin pie flavored vodka, cranberry pie, turkey fat, mashed potatoes
Contestants:
- Maneet Chauhan (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Marc Murphy (eliminated after the entrée)
- Chris Santos (eliminated after the dessert)
- Alex Guarnaschelli (winner)
Notes: In this episode, the judging panel and contestants were all regular Chopped judges. Other than the championship series, this is the first time that an episode only featured the judges in both roles. All competitors were competing for No Kid Hungry. This is also the first episode to have four judges on the judging panel instead of the usual three and the contestants completed five platings instead of the usual four.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Meatball Madness"Michael Chernow, Aarón Sanchez, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lamb shanks, creme brûlée, ginger, baby leeks
- Entrée: boar shoulder, etouffée sauce, bacon, okra
- Dessert: chocolate ravioli, strawberry syrup, candied orange zest, french vanilla cake mix
Contestants:
- Mirna Attar, Chef & Restaurateur, Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine, Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Eva Winans, Line Cook, Bay Street Biergarten, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
- Zachary Kell, Sous Chef, Hu Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Giuseppe Fanelli, Executive Chef, Tre Dici, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The chefs were required to make meatballs in every course. Each chef was provided with a meat grinder on their station.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"The Holiday Kitchen"Maneet Chauhan, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: marron glacés, prosecco, challah bread, seafood salad
- Entrée: Yule log, brisket, baked potato, mulled wine
- Dessert: cookie dough in a press, peppermint candies, curried nuts, royal icing
Contestants:
- Sunny Anderson (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jeff Mauro (eliminated after the entrée)
- Marcella Valladolid (eliminated after the dessert)
- Katie Lee (winner)
Notes: The contestants are all hosts of The Kitchen and were competing for charity. All the contestants, except Katie Lee, have competed before on Chopped. This was a holiday themed episode. All four contestants received donations for their charities win or lose.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Family Food Fight"Aarón Sanchez, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: piadina, purple malabar spinach, preserved lemon, veal cutlet
- Entrée: branzino, french green lentils, firm tofu, mostarda
- Dessert: lobster tail pastries, cinnamon chips, star anise, hazelnut liqueur
Contestants:
- Raphael Martone (eliminated after the appetizer)
- John Martone (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rosie Martone (eliminated after the dessert)
- Geraldine Martone (winner)
Notes: The contestants were a mother, father, daughter, and son who run a restaurant together.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Bizarre Baskets"Andrew Zimmern, Aarón Sanchez, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lox ice cream, wasabi microgreens, pink asparagus, ground camel
- Entrée: kholodets, flaming shiso, blue foot mushrooms, goat head
- Dessert: unlaid chicken eggs, sour cream, rambutan, Turkish tavuk gogsu
Contestants:
- Nico Romo, Culinary Director/French Master Chef, Fish Restaurant, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Geoff Rhyne, Chef de Cuisine, The Ordinary, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
- Aaron Barnett, Chef & Restaurateur, Restaurant St. Jack, Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
- Timothy Peterson, Sous Chef, Beauty & Essex and The Stanton Social, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Andrew Zimmern is the host of several programs on the Travel Channel featuring "bizarre" foods. All baskets featured a series of highly unusual ingredients. Chef Peterson works at Beauty & Essex, which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos. This episode featured four male chefs.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Reality TV Stars"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked mozzarella, endive, biscuit dough, pheasant terrine
- Entrée: lobster, dinosaur kale, vegetable cream cheese, quinoa
- Dessert: cannoli shells, marshmallows, chocolate sauce, cherry pie filling
Contestants:
- Kathy Wakile (The Real Housewives of New Jersey) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Renee Graziano (Mob Wives) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Amy Roloff (Little People, Big World) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Travis Loftland (Deadliest Catch) (winner)
Notes: The contestants were all reality television stars and competed for charity.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Late Night Food Brawl"Aarón Sanchez, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Italian sausages in buns, tomatillos, morel mushrooms, poutine
- Entrée: fast food sliders, Belgian style stout beer, Japanese eggplant, Mexican corn
- Dessert: rice and cheese burrito, chocolate milk, apple pie, whipped cream
Contestants:
- Maria Ojala, Private Chef, Bel-Air, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ryan Whyte, Sous Chef, Restaurant St. Jack, Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
- Anastacia Song, Sous Chef, Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Adam Greenberg, Corporate Executive Chef, Barcelona Restaurant Group, Norwalk, CT (winner)
Notes: Late night foods was the basket theme.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Amateurs' Brawl"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken truffle sausage, pecorino, banana peppers, spinach vinaigrette
- Entrée: wild boar roast, katsu sauce, pattypan squash, caperberries
- Dessert: marshmallow chocolate cookies, strawberry jam, hot sauce, cottage cheese
Contestants:
- Gregory Generet (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Marilyn Mansfield (eliminated after the entrée)
- Melissa Naccarato (eliminated after the dessert)
- Drew Magary (winner)
Notes: The contestants were all home cooks. Magary, a science fiction novelist and humor columnist for the sports website Deadspin, had previously posted a satirical application for the show in 2012.[3]
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fabulous Baker Boys"Christina Tosi, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: focaccia dough, black cod, miso paste, rice pudding
- Entrée: puffed pastry dough, chateaubriand, chicken liver, champagne chocolate truffles
- Dessert: pâte à choux, marzipan oranges, gold leaf, candied crabs
Contestants:
- Kamel Saci (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Frederick Aquino (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mario Bacherini (eliminated after the dessert)
- Thiago Silva (winner)
Notes: This was a baking themed episode featuring four professional bakers competing. The contestants wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. Contestants were required to bake something in each round, with each basket containing a type of baking dough. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of 20 due to the extra time needed for baking.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Hot Stuff"Michelle Bernstein, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Aarón Sanchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tom yum soup, goats milk yogurt, pork ribs, habanero peppers
- Entrée: vindaloo sauce, hearts of palm, monkfish, ghost pepper beef jerky
- Dessert: devil's tres leches cake, pink lemons, canary melon, chili pepper honey
Contestants:
- Mei Chau, Chef & Restauranteur, Aux Epíces, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Andrew Garrett, Hot Sauce Entrepreneurs, NW Elixirs, Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
- Denzil Richards, Executive Chef, Alvin & Friends, New Rochelle, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Meny Vakinn, Executive Chef, East Wick, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: The baskets all included spicy elements.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Thrill of the Grill"Elizabeth Karmel, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: swordfish, watermelon, wine coolers, potato skins
- Entrée: taramosalata, hanger steak, portobella mushrooms, fava beans
- Dessert: peaches, lemonade, pound cake, piloncillo
Contestants:
- Jason French (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tanya Mitchell (eliminated after the entrée)
- Timothy Witcher (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ben Bettinger (winner)
Notes: Contestants were required to use the grill each round and could not use the ovens. Chef Witcher was the teacher of Dante Foggy, runner-up of the 2014 Chopped Teen Tournament.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Scoops On!"Natasha Case, Scott Conant, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ginger ice cream in cones, English peas, halibut fillets, faloodeh
- Entrée: asiago cheese, flank steak, Italian hot peppers, olive oil ice cream
- Dessert: banana splits with palm sugar ice cream, white chocolate, red olives, milky raw sake
Contestants:
- Clio Goodman (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Chris Starkus (eliminated after the entrée)
- Emmanuel Delcour (eliminated after the dessert)
- Stacey Givens (winner)
Notes: The baskets in each round contained ice cream. In keeping with the ice cream theme, each chef was provided with a tray of assorted toppings, and the final two chefs were required to include an ice cream creation in their desserts. An extra ice cream machine was also brought in so that both chefs could each make their ice creams in the dessert round.
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Season 23 (2014–15)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Every 'Wich Way"Jeff Mauro, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: polenta log, braised beef brisket, araucana eggs, tomatillos
- Entrée: pâté, mango licorice, thousand island dressing, pork shoulder
- Dessert: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, marshmallow spread, thai curry paste, chocolate covered espresso beans
Contestants:
- Leigh Ann Kato, Freelance Chef & Consultant, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Susie Blue McWilliam, Redwood, Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
- Josh Lewis, Head Chef, Better Being Underground, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Daniel Sharp, Corporate Executive Chef, The Meatball Shop, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Viewers' Choice Ingredients"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pickled eggs, ramps, instant ramen noodles, calf eyeballs
- Entrée: beef tongue, chimichurri sauce, shiitake mushrooms, boxed mac and cheese
- Dessert: pig skin, baby food, margherita pizza, ostrich egg
Contestants:
- Victoria Neikirk, Executive Chefs, Pearlz Oysters, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tynan Gibson, Chef de Cuisine, Tasty n Sons, Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
- Emily Hahn, Executive Chef, Warehouse, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert)
- Vandy Vanderwarker, Sous Chef, The Ordinary, Charleston, SC (winner)
Notes: The mystery baskets were filled with ingredients suggested by fans via social media. The first round was from Twitter; the second from Facebook; and the third from Instagram.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Again!"Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: skate wings, pomegranate molasses, purple asparagus, candied sardines
- Entrée: whole chicken legs, baby zucchini, wine ice cream, spotted dick pudding
- Dessert: tortenboden, cocoa hazelnut spread, mirin, beer salt
Contestants:
- Angela Majko (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Han Li Hwang (eliminated after the entrée)
- Brandon Frohne (eliminated after the dessert)
- Bradley Stellings (winner)
Notes: All contestants were chefs who had unsuccessfully competed in previous episodes looking for redemption.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Say Cheese!"Adam Moskowitz, Amanda Freitag, and Alex Stupak{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: domed goat cheese, blue cheese, mostarda, guanciale
- Entrée: rachlette, brie, chicken thighs, garlic scapes
- Dessert: manchego, garrotxa, fig spread, tarragon
Contestants:
- Dung Trinh, Chef, Bar Bruno, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Christian Fischhuber, Chef de Cuisine, Le Cirque, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jose Chesa, Chef & Restaurateur, Ataula, Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
- Maurizio Crescenzo, Chef & Restaurateur, Grano Trattoria, Traverna di Bocco, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The baskets in each round contained two types of cheese. All chefs are male.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chocolate Rush!"Aarón Sanchez, Christina Tosi, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chocolate stout, white chocolate, pork chops, malted milk powder
- Entrée: tortilla lime chocolate bars, dark chocolate, deckle of beef, naranjillas in syrup
- Dessert: chocolate chile liqueur, milk chocolate, graham crackers, toasted coconut flakes
Contestants:
- Kelly Kleisner, Executive Pastry Chef, Indigo Road, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Einav Gefen, Corporate Chef, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Megan Vargas, Pastry Chef, Andina, Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mindy Simmons, Owner, Decadent Creations Bakery, Beaverton, OR (winner)
Notes: The baskets in each round contained a form of chocolate. All chefs are female.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Double Trouble"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: date vinegar, rocky mountain oysters, daikon radish, chili roasted peas
- Entrée: soft shell crab, passion fruit, canned beets, sweet potato patties
- Dessert: port wine, crème fraiche, Canadian bacon, lollipop rings
Contestants:
- Kimberly and Justin Maisey, Spa Chefs, Miraval Resort, Tucson, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jen Catron and Paul "Outlaw", Chefs, Jen & Outlaw's Fish Fry Truck & Crawfish Boil, (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jon Cano and Elizabeth Gribko, Chef & Pastry Chef, Salumi Tapas & Wine War, East Massapequa, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Adam and Jackie Sappington, Chef & Pastry Chef, The Country Cat, Portland, OR (winner)
Notes: Contestants were all couples.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"T.G.I. Fry-Day"Marc Murphy, Chris Santos, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: buckwheat honey, hot dogs, taro root, beef fat
- Entrée: cube steak, pickled green tomatoes, chocolate sandwich cookies, duck fat
- Dessert: serrano peppers, salted caramel sauce, gooey butter cake, coconut oil
Contestants:
- Fred Neuville, Chef & Restaurateur, Fat Hen, John's Island, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Catherine Cosby, Executive Chef, Montreux Bar & Grill, Summerville, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
- Anh Luu, Head Chef, Tapalaya, Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mo Major, Sous Chef, Bartaco, Port Chester, NY (winner)
Notes: The contestants were required to fry something in every round. In addition to the deep fryer, each chef was provided with a pot of oil preheated to frying temperature at the start of each round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Amateurs Redemption"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: vegan roast, japanese mayo, purple kohlrabi, almonds
- Entrée: quail, chermoula, cousa sqush, cinnamon sugar cereal
- Dessert: ricotta cheese, maple bacon lollipops, wonton wrappers, baharat
Contestants:
- Rique Uresti (Episode 15.6 – "Amazing Amateurs") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tommy Werther (Episode 19.1 – "Ambitious Amateurs") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Sunny Hostin (Episode 19.10 – "Mother's Day") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jackie Khanich (Episode 19.1 – "Ambitious Amateurs") (winner)
Notes: The contestants were home cooks who had all competed previously. Tommy Werther and Jackie Khanich had previously competed against each other on the same episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Let's Do Lunch"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cinnamon rolls, Turkish coffee, quail eggs, tamarillos
- Entrée: duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly
- Dessert: pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach, truffles
Contestants:
- Mark Mata, Executive Chef, The Mermaid Inn, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner, The Egg Carton, Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
- Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jonathan Kavourakis, The Stanton Social, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner was the theme of the competition. Chef Kavourakis works at Beauty & Essex, which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fake Cake, Real Stakes"Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and olive)
- Entrée: layer cake (meatloaf), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy)
- Dessert: grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup)
Contestants:
- Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
- Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert)
- Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT (winner)
Notes: This was an April Fools' Day competition where the ingredients as named were actually something else in disguise and small pranks were pulled (e.g. hiding a rubber snake in a blender; having someone in a bear costume waiting in the break room between rounds.)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"First Responders"Maneet Chauhan, Amanada Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: mixed berry jam, ground bison, arugula, hummus chips
- Entrée: rotisserie chicken, fiery jaw breakers, fingerling potatoes, tequila
- Dessert: passion fruit, angel food cake, toasted marshmallows, fruit ring candies
Contestants:
- Ariella Dalfen, Paramedic in Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jing Cong, FDNY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Richard Henderson, NYPD Bomb Squad Detective (eliminated after the dessert)
- Anna Serrano, Police Sergeant (winner)
Notes: Contestants were first responders such as police and paramedics.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Judges' Face-Off"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tuna noodle casserole, Tex-Mex condiments, barbecue potato chips, collard greens
- Entrée: tomato soup, pulled pork sandwich, dirty rice, peanuts
- Dessert: cheddar biscuits, apple slices, carrot cake, mango chutney
Contestants:
- Amanda Freitag (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Marc Murphy (eliminated after the entrée)
- Alex Guarnaschelli (eliminated after the dessert)
- Aarón Sánchez (winner)
Notes: All basket ingredients were leftovers. All contestants were chopped judges and were competing for charity. The Tex-Mex condiments included: guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Big Barbecue Bout"Ray Lampe, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: South Caroline style barbecue sauce, jumbo shrimp, baby mustard greens, clams
- Entrée: North Caroline style barbecue sauce, pork spare ribs, rainbow chard, avocados
- Dessert: Kansas City style barbecue sauce, bananas, whole coconut, smoked almonds
Contestants:
- Jimi Hyatt (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Heather Edwards (eliminated after the entrée)
- Deljuan Murphy (eliminated after the dessert)
- Taylor Garrigan (winner)
Notes: Baskets were barbecue themed, with a different regional variety of barbecue sauce in every basket. Due to the extensive time required to cook ribs, the ribs in the entree basket were pre-roasted as stated by Ted.
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Season 24 (2015)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All Stars Tournament: Part 1"Amanda Freitag, Maneet Chauhan, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked pork tails, culantro, nattō, clams
- Entrée: shrimp skin, hamachi, pomelo, green garlic
- Dessert: maple smoked cheddar cheese, almond flour, mayonnaise, dates
Contestants:
- Brian Malarkey, Charity: Chimps Inc. (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Madison Cowan, Charity: Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter (eliminated after the entrée)
- Eric Greenspan, Charity: Stu and the Kids (eliminated after the dessert)
- Art Smith, Charity: Reunion (winner)
Notes: The first in a five-part All-Stars tournament series, where the winner takes home $75,000 for a charity of their choice.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All Stars Tournament: Part 2"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Solomillo iberico, preserved lemons, arugula, peanut soup
- Entrée: veal sweetbreads, fondue cheese, green chili sauce, artichokes
- Dessert: switchel, lime leaves, meringue cookies, baked sweet potatoes
Contestants:
- Dale Talde, Charity: CARE USA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mary Sue Milliken, Charity: No Kid Hungry (eliminated after the entrée)
- Hung Huynh, Charity: Sunflower Mission (eliminated after the dessert)
- Anne Burrell, Charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (winner)
Notes: Part two of a five-part All-Stars tournament.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All Stars Tournament: Part 3"Aarón Sanchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: baby zucchini, marcona almonds, mojama, coconut macaroons
- Entrée: lamb ribs, kumquats, variegated radicchio, cherry spoon fruit
- Dessert: ghee, msemen, walnuts, orange flavored water
Contestants:
- Marcel Vigneron, Charity: L.A. Kitchen (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Cat Cora, Charity: Chefs for Humanity (eliminated after the entrée)
- Antonia Lofaso, Charity: Beit T'Shuvah (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Psilakis, Charity: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (winner)
Notes: Part three of a five-part All-Stars tournament.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All Stars Tournament: Part 4"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sea scallops, tahini paste, taro buns, seasoned eggs in soy sauce
- Entrée: chickpea curry, beef shoulder, finger limes, coffee pods
- Dessert: pistachio cream, dried plums, fish shaped pretzels, carbonated crystals
Contestants:
- Lee Anne Wong, Charity: Conservation International, Hawaii (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Fabio Viviani, Charity: ALS Association (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rocco DiSpirito, Charity: Feeding America (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jet Tila, Charity: K9s for Warriors (winner)
Notes: Part four of a five-part All-Stars tournament.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All Stars Tournament: Grand Finale"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnachelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: fish carcasses, taleso ham, purple potatoes, Calabrian chili peppers
- Entrée: seafood tower, arak, fennel pollen, sea urchin
- Dessert: watermelon fruit bowl, french feta cheese, ghost pepper, cookie cake
Contestants:
- Art Smith, Charity: Reunion (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jet Tila, Charity: K9s for Warriors (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Psilakis, Charity: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (eliminated after the dessert)
- Anne Burrell, Charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (winner)
Notes: Finale of a five-part All-Stars tournament, with a $75,000 prize for the charity of the winning chef's choice. The fish carcasses were from catfish heads and cod. The seafood tower included clams, lobster, and shrimp.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Tendon Intentions"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef tendon balls, purslane, jerusalem architokes, chocolate peanut butter cups
- Entrée: trash fish, olive tapanade, fresh vermicelli noodles, blood oranges
- Dessert: egg custard tarts, coffee infused tequila, caramelized onions, pretzels
Contestants:
- Robert Sevchik (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Oscar Toro (eliminated after the entrée)
- Steven Wambach (eliminated after the dessert)
- Robyn Almodovar (winner)
Notes: The "trash fish" used in this episode was scut fish as stated by the judges - specifically, Porgy, as stated in the Chopped: After Hours for this episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Rock Stars"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnachelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: drumsticks, corn tortillas, champagne, jam
- Entrée: lamb t-bones, graffiti eggplants, string cheese, beer
- Dessert: rock candy, fresh ginger, lemon roll, spiced German liquor
Contestants:
- Eddie Ojeda, Charity: Carol Baldwin Cancer Fund (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lita Ford, Charity: Parental Alienation Awareness (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dweezil Zappa, Charity: Guitars Not Guns (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kelly Hansen, Charity: The Grammy Foundation (winner)
Notes: Musicians compete for charity.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Wild Ride"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: corn dogs, candy apples, cream cheese, deep-fried cherry drink
- Entrée: deep-fried canned ham, deep-fried ravioli, asparagus, hot beef sundae
- Dessert: deep-fried tequila, nectarines, deep-fried butter balls, red, white and blue ice pops
Contestants:
- Kris Edelen, Executive Chef, HOTPANnyc, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Eileen Andrade, Chef & Restauranteur, Finka Table & Tap, Miami, FL (eliminated after the entrée)
- Derrick Prince, Sous Chef, The Stanton Social, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Brian Riggenbach, Executive Chef, YoSoy, Chicago, IL (winner)
Notes: Baskets were carnival themed, with each basket containing two deep fried items. Chef Prince works for fellow Chopped judge Chris Santos, who did not appear as a judge in this episode. Chef Prince cut himself in the dessert round, but he did not know about it until being asked by the medic if he was bleeding. The judges found blood in enough places and, as a result, did not taste his dish.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"College Challenge"Marc Murphy, Chris Santos, and Roger Mooking{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground turkey, bluefoot mushrooms, frozen mixed veggies, instant ramen
- Entrée: strip steaks, ranch dressing, broccoli, pizza turnovers
- Dessert: potato chips, strawberry toaster pastries, fast food sundae, mini marshmallows
Contestants:
- Varsha Govindaraju, Senior, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alex Steinwald, Senior, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
- O'Shane Elliot, Junior, University of Miami, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
- Andrea Galan, Sophomore, New York University, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Four college students are the contestants. The instant ramen in the Appetizer round consisted of dried ramen noodles and a flavoring packet, but the chefs were not required to use both components of the ramen
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Light Makes Right"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Rocco DiSpirito{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pomegranate yogurt, dandelion greens, pepitas, salmon
- Entrée: ground buffalo, Muhammara, rainbow carrots, kefir
- Dessert: matcha chia smoothie, rice crackers, pineapple, dark chocolate
Contestants:
- Justin Schwartz (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Momo Attaoui (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rudy Poindexter (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ryan Ross (winner)
Notes: Lighter and healthier ingredients were featured in the baskets.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Tailgate Fate"Aarón Sánchez, Chris Santos, and Roger Mooking{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: gameday chili, roasted jalapeño poppers, chicken wings, pretzel rolls
- Entrée: three bean salad, burger patties, flask of whiskey, football cupcakes
- Dessert: fried apple pies, wine coolers, strawberries, banana pudding
Contestants:
- Erin Wishon, Executive Chef, Soldier Field, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lamar Moore, Executive Chef, The Hotel Chicago, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michell Sanchez, Chef & Restaurateur, Latin House Burger & Bar, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
- Seis Kamimura, Executive Chef, Century Link Field, Seattle, WA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was tailgating; the baskets were replaced by coolers.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Gastropub"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sanchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: house-smoked bacon, monkfish cheeks, deviled eggs, house-made pickles
- Entrée: bangers and mash, Brussels sprouts, white truffle popcorn, Moscow mule
- Dessert: house-pulled mozzarella, peanut-caramel chocolate bars, house-made potato tots, craft beer
Contestants:
- Will Salazar, Exeuctive Sous Chef, Little Goat Diner, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Juan Borjas, Executive Sous Chef, Beauty & Essex, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Fred Maurer, Charcutier, Dickson's Farm Stand Meats, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Dafna Mizrahi, Chef & Restauranteur, Monte's Local Kitchen & Tap Room, Amenia, NY (winner)
Notes: Contestants were asked to prepare dishes that one might find at a gastropub. Each round featured at least two gastropub-themed mystery ingredients. Juan Borjas works for Chopped judge Chris Santos, who did not appear as a judge in this episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Holiday Cooking"Marcus Samuelsson, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: whole roasted goose, parsnips, green cherries, brie en croûte
- Entrée: beef tenderloin, gingersnap cocktail, potato latkes, tzimmes
- Dessert: white chocolate apple snowman, pie dough, cranberries, brandy Alexander cocktail
Contestants:
- Kelsey Nixon (Kelsey's Essentials) (Charity: Every Mother Counts) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jim Stacy (Offbeat Eats) (Charity: The Giving Kitchen) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Gabriele Corcos (Extra Virgin) (Charity: The Food Bank of New York City) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Roger Mooking (Man, Fire, Food) (Charity: Save the Children International) (winner)
Notes: All the chefs were hosts of shows on Cooking Channel, and were competing for a charity. This was a holiday-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. The gingersnap cocktail in the second round was mixed from vodka, ginger-scented apéritif, allspice, and clove.
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Season 25 (2015)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Part One"Amanda Freitag, Maneet Chauhan, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: swordfish, black garlic mayonnaise, lemon leaves, bear's head mushrooms
- Entrée: hanger steak, lollipop kale, apple crisp, spray cheese
- Dessert: fruit chew candy, instant yogurt pudding mix, tortilla chips, blueberries
Contestants:
- Franco Fugel, age: 14 (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Theo Vicioso, age: 17 (eliminated after the entrée)
- Anna Mindell, age: 15 (eliminated after the dessert)
- Yazmene Kaylani, age: 16 (winner)
Notes: Part 1 of 5. In this and subsequent rounds, the teen contestants were given 30 minutes for the appetizer round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Episode Two"Amanda Freitag, Maneet Chauhan, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: wild langoustines, Asian long beans, yuzu juice, Japanese sweet potato
- Entrée: lamb shoulder, coconut milk, bok choy, dates
- Dessert: powdered peanut butter, ice cream sandwiches, marshmallows, curry powder
Contestants:
- Alyssa Chacon, age: 17 (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Nino Asaro, age: 16 (eliminated after the entrée)
- Salma Zahran, age: 15 (eliminated after the dessert)
- Peter Wenger, age: 13 (winner)
Notes: Part 2 of 5.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Episode Three"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: vegan crispy chicken legs, golden beets, tortilla chip lunch kit, pea leaves
- Entrée: venison roast, butternut squash, fruity cereal macaroons, okra
- Dessert: walnuts in honey, assorted cookies, plums, french toast cereal
Contestants:
- Jarren Pross, age: 14 (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Eliza McKelvey, age: 13 (eliminated after the entrée)
- Allison Lee, age: 13 (eliminated after the dessert)
- Alexina Chasin, age: 14 (winner)
Notes: Part 3 of 5. The tortilla chip lunch kit in the appetizer round included tortilla chips and some salsa.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Episode Four"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: spicy Italian sausage, white asparagus, habañero peppers, soup dumplings
- Entrée: veal chops, heirloom tomatoes, glazed doughnuts, Swiss chard
- Dessert: flame grapes, peanut and caramel candy bars, Greek yogurt, mango nectar
Contestants:
- Danny Ganzman, age: 15 (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Olivia Neumark, age: 13 (eliminated after the entrée)
- Justin Ballenger, age: 16 (eliminated after the dessert)
- Veronica Seguin, age: 14 (winner)
Notes: Part 4 of 5.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Viewers' Baskets"Marc Murphy, Aarón Sánchez, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rum raisin ice cream, broccoli spigarello, potato tots, potted meat
- Entrée: abalone, wasabi candy canes, beef jerky sticks, yellow snack cakes
- Dessert: banana ketchup, fruit cocktail, goat's milk, sauerkraut
Contestants:
- Erica Nicholls, Executive Chef, Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Aaron Tekulve, Sous Chef, Lark, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jeremy Fleming, Sous Chef, Bar Bolonat, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mathias Gervais, Executive Chef, The Setai Hotel, Miami Beach, FL (winner)
Notes: All of the mystery ingredients were chosen by the fans vie social media. Specifically: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Grand Finale"Chris Santos, Alex Guarneschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tuna in oil, super snap peas, fruit candy squares, gnocchi
- Entrée: tilefish, baby planet carrots, chanterelle mushrooms, corned beef hash
- Dessert: coconut chips, Shirley Temple, quail eggs, chocolate wafer cake
Contestants:
- Peter Wenger, age: 13 (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alexina Chasin, age: 14 (eliminated after the entrée)
- Yazmene Kaylani, age: 16 (eliminated after the dessert)
- Veronica Seguin, age: 15 (winner)
Notes: Part 5 of 5. The winner received a $25,000 grand prize, while the other three finalists each received a $1,000 Food Network gift certificate and an authentic Chopped chefs coat.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Redeem"Aarón Sánchez, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lump crab meat, daikon radish, Japanese mayonnaise, chili garlic coated peas
- Entrée: Korean-style short ribs, wax soda bottles, romanesco cauliflower, calzones
- Dessert: cold brew coffee, peanut butter toast, strawberry purée, Italian milk cookies
Contestants:
- Morgan Goldstein, age: 15 (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Dante Foggy, age: 18 (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jay Urena, age: 17 (eliminated after the dessert)
- Max Aronson, age: 17 (winner)
Notes: This was a redemption episode, and the first redemption episode to feature teen chefs, all four of whom were contestants in the 2014 Teen Tournament. Unlike previous teen episodes, the chefs had the usual 20 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the extended 30.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sitcom Moms"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: TV dinners, portobello mushrooms, fresh spinach, sour cream
- Entrée: minute steak, rainbow carrots, cream of celery soup, french toast
- Dessert: tiramisu, bananas, strawberry sauce, almonds
Contestants:
- JoMarie Payton (Family Matters) (charity: Grandparents Taking Care of Grandchildren) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris) (charity: We Win Foundation) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Betsy Randle (Boy Meets World) (charity: No Kid Hungry) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jackee Harry (Sister, Sister) (charity: Thurgood Marshall College Fund) (winner)
Notes: This was a celebrity episode featuring four actresses who played sitcom moms competing for charity. The TV dinners in the appetizer round included turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Bizarre Battle"Marcus Samuelsson, Marc Murphy, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: duckbills, young jackfruit in brine, hand-pulled noodles, fruit-flavored beef jerky
- Entrée: pork bung, hot sauce jelly beans, farro, pork dust
- Dessert: smen, aloe mango pudding, warka pastry sheets, poi
Contestants:
- Katie Wentworth, Executive Sous Chef, Loulay Kitchen & Bar, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lucerno Martinez Obregon, Executive Chef, Pampano, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Josh Elliot, Executive Chef, L'echon Brassiere, Miami Beach, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cory Morris, Executive Chef, Mercat a la Planxa, Chicago, IL (winner)
Notes: The baskets featured "bizarre" ingredients. Chef Morris works for Iron Chef Jose Garces.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Oktoberfest!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Edi Frauneder{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sülze, sauerkraut, German soft pretzels, beer cheese soup
- Entrée: schnitzel, mittelscharf, turnips, keg of beer
- Dessert: chocolate sausage, spätzle, blackberries, bock beer
Contestants:
- Ivan Giani (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Taylor Erickson, Private Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Heiner Aichem, Executive Chef & Owner, Black Forest Inn, Stanhope, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Deborah Caplan (winner)
Notes: The basket ingredients were inspired by Oktoberfest. The schnitzel was made of pork. The beer keg contained Kölsch.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Thanksgiving Soup-er Stars"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: leftover turkey, leftover mashed potatoes, leftover cranberry sauce, leftover green beans
- Entrée: whole turkey breast, potatoes, cranberries, green beans
- Dessert: turkey ice cream cake, mashed potato candy, cranberry salsa, green bean ice pops
Contestants:
- Gretchen Roth, Food Services Manager, The Bowery Mission, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Bonnie Kepplinger, Volunteer Cook, The Crib at the Night Ministry, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
- Victor Squire, Soup Kitchen Chef, The Open Door Shelter, Norwalk, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sister Alicia Torres, Franciscan Nun, Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago, Chicago, IL (winner)
Notes: This was a Thanksgiving episode featuring four soup kitchen chefs. Each basket contained the same ingredients, but in different forms. Each chef's respective soup kitchen received a donation from Food Network win or lose. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cooking with Bass"Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: popcorn, chicken hearts, escarole, persimmons
- Entrée: sea bass, Anjou pears, poblano peppers, saffron
- Dessert: zucchini, chocolate-covered raisins, vanilla liqueur, peanut brittle
Contestants:
- Laura Cheng (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alex Rodil (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rob Hafer (eliminated after the dessert)
- Rosa Soto (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Mac and Cheese"Maneet Chauhan, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: mac and cheese, Canadian bacon, swiss chard, monkfish
- Entrée: pasta shells, chorizo, spring peas, rotisserie chicken
- Dessert: rigatoni, white chocolate, roasted figs, mac and cheese ice cream
Contestants:
- Matt Jozwiak, Research & Development Chef, Insurgo Project, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Bun Cheam, Executive Chef, Thistle Hill Tavern, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tiffany Minter, Executive Sous Chef, The Cecil, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joe Cecchini, Chef de Cuisine, The Boarding House, Chicago, IL (winner)
Notes: Mac and cheese was the theme of the competition.
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Season 26 (2015)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Chopped Halloween"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: gory ribs, broccoli rabe, blood soup, mozzarella eyeballs
- Entrée: lobster, pickled pigs lips, squid ink pasta, coffin toast
- Dessert: Day of the Dead cookies, watermelon brain, chocolate covered bugs, boo-nilla shakes
Contestants:
- Jeny Weimer, Executive Chef & Co-Owner, The Steel Cart, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Celinda Norton, Chef & Food Blogger, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Leo Mamaril, Chef de Tournade, Pearl & Ash, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Heather Borden, Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode. The coffin toast in the entree round consisted of a toasted bread boat filled with seafood and a cream sauce. The "boo-nilla" shakes in the dessert round were vanilla milkshakes. In the entrée round, Chef Norton cut herself, contaminating her dish. The judges did not eat her food as a result.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Catwalk"Marc Murphy, Marcus Samuelsson, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tuna in a bag, gazpacho, finger limes, kale chips
- Entrée: sea bass, veggie tray with hummus, avocados, chia seeds
- Dessert: strawberry lemonade, butter crackers, coconut fruit pops, cape gooseberries
Contestants:
- Din Yates (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Crosby Tailor (eliminated after the entrée)
- Danika Brysha (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ashley Holt (winner)
Notes: All of the contestants are models.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Food Truck Kitchen"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: bao buns, cracklings, duck sauce, gyros
- Entrée: bibimbap, rainbow chard, fresh chickpeas, footlong hot dogs
- Dessert: doughnuts, green apricots, cocoa hazelnut spread, ice cream bars
Contestants:
- Franky Karagiorgos, Chef and Co-owner of Uncle Gussy's Greek Food Truck, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jonny Silverberg, Owner, Napkin Friends Food Truck, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Leah Wilcox, Chef and Owner, Babycakes Food Truck, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert)
- Hilda Hilman, Owner, Bumbu Food Truck, Seattle, WA (winner)
Notes: All of the competitors in this episode own food trucks.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Military Vets"Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: roasted chicken, seven-layer dip, corn on the cob, scalloped potatoes
- Entrée: meatloaf, corn muffin mix, green tomatoes, yogurt parfait
- Dessert: lemonade, ballpark peanuts, puffed rice cereal bars, peaches
Contestants:
- Ellen Adams (Air Force veteran) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alex Magloire (Navy veteran) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Johnny Ulloa (Coast Guard veteran) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Roshara Sanders (Army veteran) (winner)
Notes: All contestants are veterans of the United States Military Services.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Desserts!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Johnny Iuzzini{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: (chocolate round) Mississippi mud pie, brie cheese, Italian maraschino cherries, potato crisps
- Entrée: (candy round) champagne, wafer sheets, cookie spread, green strawberries
- Dessert: (cake round) avocado, rangpur limes, hazelnut flour, Persian rice
Contestants:
- Sarah Mispagel (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Anthony Hunt (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jasmin Bell (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mathew Rice (winner)
Notes: 4 pastry chefs competed in a special competition where all 3 rounds are dessert rounds. Each round focused on a different dessert, as listed above. The 1st round was 30 minutes instead of 20 due to the change in format. The 3rd round was 60 minutes instead of 30 to allow the chefs enough time to bake and decorate their cakes.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"In-Laws, in Teams!"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lasagna, arugula, onion blossom chips, wine purse
- Entrée: brisket, imitation sunny-side up eggs, mashed potatoes, leeks
- Dessert: monkey bread, feijoa, cream cheese, orange blossom water
Contestants:
- Ada Santa and Jaime Santa (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Joan Low and Linda Low (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kathie Leonard and Danielle Leonard (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mara Cristiani and Gena Cristiani (winner)
Notes: The contestants were teams of two amateur cooks, each consisting of a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law (listed above in that order). The wine purse in the first round contained white Bordeaux. The imitation sunny-side up eggs in the second round were made from tofu and soy.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Family Affair"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pork roll, baby eggplant, pizza dough, Chinese spaghetti sauce
- Entrée: chicken breasts, tzatziki, stinging nettles, cornbread stuffing
- Dessert: cassata cake, white chocolate chips, blood orange crackers, pine nuts
Contestants:
- Ryan Profetto (John's/Heather's son) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- John Profetto (Heather's husband) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kate Campbell (Heather's sister) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Heather Profetto (winner)
Notes: All four contestants are family members that work at the same family restaurant.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Battle of the Grandpas"Aarón Sánchez, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: bologna, mango salsa, frozen hashbrowns, maple egg cream
- Entrée: London broil, rutabaga, broccoli rabe, peanut butter taffy bites
- Dessert: strawberry pretzel pie, kiwi, chocolate milk powder, orange-flavored liqueur
Contestants:
- Artie Wachtel (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Stanley Myers (eliminated after the entrée)
- Gary Stamm (eliminated after the dessert)
- Nelson Andreu (winner)
Notes: All competitors are grandfathers. The contestants were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20. Gary Stamm is the father of former Chopped contestant April Stamm.
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Season 27 (2016)
- This is the first season where Marc Murphy didn't appear as a judge
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Knife Strife"Christian Petroni, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: arancini, blood sausage, lemongrass, ajo dulce
- Entrée: porchetta, popcorn on the cob, okra, crema catalana
- Dessert: lardo, smoked maple syrup, pizza dough, tartufo
Contestants:
- Gary Ly (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Dawn Burrell (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jason Kerr (eliminated after the dessert)
- Raffaele Ronca (winner)
Notes: Guest judge Christian Petroni was a former Chopped champion (Episode 4.5 – "Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do") and Chopped tournament competitor (Episode 5.7 - "$50,000 Tournament: Round Four").
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Healthy Rivalry"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beets, 100-calorie almond pack, cauliflower pizza crust, Chilean sea bass fillets
- Entrée: bone broth, teff, edamame noodles, grass-fed beef strip loin
- Dessert: ghee, coconut sugar, guava, chickpea flour
Contestants:
- Aviv Regev (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Charles Chen (eliminated after the entrée)
- Brenden Darby (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jesa Henneberry (winner)
Notes: Contestants were asked to cook healthy, nutritious, and lighter dishes, with nothing too fatty or heavy.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Brunch Battle"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked whitefish, deviled quail eggs, biscuits, bloody mary
- Entrée: duck eggs, (whole) chicken, waffles, mimosa
- Dessert: farm fresh eggs, cappuccino, Concord grape doughnuts, poached pears
Contestants:
- Nick Williams (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kirsten Hocker (eliminated after the entrée)
- Zack Northcut (eliminated after the dessert)
- Eric Gibbs (winner)
Notes: Contestants were asked to make brunch-themed dishes.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chinese New Year"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Cheung{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Peking duck, leeks, Chinese New Year eight-treasure rice pudding, Chinese sausage
- Entrée: chicken feet, turnip cakes, dragon fruit, whole red snapper
- Dessert: giant fortune cookies, good luck candy, ginger beer, winter melon
Contestants:
- Justin Herrera (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Vanarin Kuch (eliminated after the entrée)
- Martin Weaver (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kathy Fang (winner)
Notes: This was a Chinese New Year-themed episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Tailgate Party"Aarón Sanchez, Chris Santos, and Eddie Jackson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: quinoa burgers, deep-fried bacon, screwdriver, hoagie dip
- Entrée: bratwurst, shredded cheddar, beer, grilled corn
- Dessert: corn chip bars, rum & cola, blackberries, bananas
Contestants:
- Kirk Bronsord (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Nick Caputi (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tim Lyons (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jill Falgiano (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was tailgating; the baskets were replaced by coolers. The contestants were amateur cooks and experienced tailgaters. Instead of the traditional chefs coats, the contestants wore specially made Chopped football jerseys.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Bacon Boys"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: slab bacon, baby turnips, bacon-flavored popcorn, banana jam
- Entrée: ham hock, dandelion greens, bacon ice cream, back bacon
- Dessert: "bacon & egg" gummies, figs, chicharron, lardo
Contestants:
- Nick Lisotto (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gray Rollin (eliminated after the entrée)
- Coby Farrow (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jay Abrams (winner)
Notes: This was a bacon-themed episode, featuring bacon in every basket. The "bacon" gummies in the third round were strawberry gummies. All the chefs were males and wore specially made bacon T-shirts and blue jean aprons instead of the chefs coats.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Love Bites"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: oysters, avocados, chocolate-covered strawberries, whipped cream vodka
- Entrée: figs, mead, asparagus, bone-in rib eye
- Dessert: chocolate mousse, eclairs, pomegranates, port wine
Contestants:
- Mark Bailey (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Giovanna Alvarez (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rafaelle Solinas (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joshua Van Den Berg (winner)
Notes: This episode had a theme of love and aphrodisiacs, with each basket containing one or more ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ready for Redemption"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pig snouts, fava beans, teething biscuits, strawberry daiquiri jam
- Entrée: cheesecake, leg of lamb, garam masala, bitter melon
- Dessert: cocoa nibs, durian paste, raspberries, coconut milk
Contestants:
- Gilbert Delgado (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Danika Brysha (eliminated after the entrée)
- Anastacia Song (eliminated after the dessert)
- Tim Witcher (winner)
Notes: Every contestant was a former runner-up seeking redemption.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cooking Caribbean"Aarón Sanchez, Tino Feliciano, and John Suley{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: shrimp, papaya, canned spiced ham, mofongo
- Entrée: goat chops, chickpeas, callaloo, whole coconuts
- Dessert: sugarcane, mangoes, sweet potatoes, rum
Contestants:
- Keisha Bocage (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Rocco Nankervis (eliminated after the entrée)
- Brandon Soverall (eliminated after the dessert)
- Andre Fowles (winner)
Notes: This was a Caribbean themed episode: contestants were asked to create Caribbean-inspired dishes, each basket contained ingredients used in Caribbean cuisine, and each contestant specialized in a particular Caribbean cuisine. During the entrée round, contestants were given a hammer to open the coconut. The callaloo greens in the entrée round appeared to be the variety from taro leaves.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Truck Stop Stars"Amanda Freitag, Chris Santos, and Aarón Sanchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: red-eye gravy, fennel, black garlic, meatloaf mix
- Entrée: grits, cola, purple cauliflower, cube steak
- Dessert: french fries, cactus pears, apple pie, bacon
Contestants:
- Jake Harbeck (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Shaun Yazbek (eliminated after the entrée)
- Eva Dix (eliminated after the dessert)
- J.R. Tiger (winner)
Notes: Every contestant was a chef at a truck stop.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Beg, Borrow or Eel"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: uova da raviolo, comté cheese, fresh bacon bits, eel
- Entrée: Italian olive salad, Cornish hens, crisp bread, puntarelle
- Dessert: satay peanut sauce, ripe yellow plantains, chocolate snack pies, black vinegar
Contestants:
- Haley Sausner (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jase Grimm (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ryan Lory (eliminated after the dessert)
- Shannen Tune (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped: College"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rice & beans, chicken cutlets, tomato soup, energy drink
- Entrée: coffee, Brussels sprouts, frozen mac & cheese, skirt steak
- Dessert: chocolate hazelnut spread, graham cracker cereal, rambutans, lime gelatin shots
Contestants:
- Danielle Wilk (Rutgers University) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alvin Zhou (Colombia University) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Drew Friedman (Lafayette College) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jenn Cheng (New York University) (winner)
Notes: Every contestant was an amateur cook and college undergraduate.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"The Bold and the Baconful"Chris Santos, Marcus Samuelsson, and Nick Anderer{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: bacon-wrapped grilled cheese sandwiches, truffle carpaccio, baby eggplant, clotted cream
- Entrée: pork shoulder, tea noodles, kohlrabi, agua fresca
- Dessert: honeycrisp apples, extra-spicy cheese puffs, quick cook rice, French butter
Contestants:
- Sean Carroll (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Angela Rowley (eliminated after the entrée)
- Martin Horsey (eliminated after the dessert)
- Justin Turner (winner)
Notes: Every contestant was a "street food chef" from Houston, Texas.
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Season 28 (2016)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions: Battle 1, Best of the Best"Aarón Sánchez, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: soft pretzels, green romano beans, papaya, pig ears
- Entrée: grouper, frilly mustard greens, bread cheese, beer flight
- Dessert: curry cooking sauce, lady apples, coconut brittle, baby artichokes
Contestants:
- Stacey Givens (Episode 22.13 - "Scoop's On") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Daniel Sharp (Episode 23.1 - "Every 'Wich Way") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Elderoy Arendse (Episode 20.13 - "Pesto Chango") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Meny Vaknin (Episode 22.11 - "Hot Stuff") (winner)
Notes: First episide of a five-part tournament. Four returning champions compete for a spot in the tournament finale. The beer flight in the second round contained four different types of beer.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions: Battle 2, Fighting Shape"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked sausage, cavatappi, Napa cabbage, frozen yogurt
- Entrée: beef kidneys, petite French lentils, beets, pickled cockles
- Dessert: queso arrocero, peanut butter chocolate wafers, raspberry spoon fruit, dandelion coffee
Contestants:
- Georgeann Leaming (Episode 19.9 - "Peri Peri Determined") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Thiago Silva (Episode 22.10 - "Fabulous Baker Boys") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Dafna Mizrahi (Episode 24.12 - "Chopped Gastropub") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Adam Greenberg (Episode 22.8 - "Late Night Food Brawl") (winner)
Notes: Second episide of a five-part tournament. Four returning champions compete for a spot in the tournament finale. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the smoked sausage in the first round was a product of Chopped sponsor Hillshire Farms. The frozen yogurt in the first round was not flavored.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions: Battle 3, Chefs in Control"Geoffrey Zakarian, Chris Santos, and Christian Petroni{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken livers, cinnamon whiskey, edamame, grape licorice
- Entrée: duck breasts, harissa, pear frangipane tart, orange sherbet
- Dessert: bison jerky, sour cream, freeze-dried blueberries, egg waffles
Contestants:
- Raffaele Ronca (Episode 27.1 - "Knife Strife") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mo Major (Episode 23.7 - "T.G.I. Fry-Day") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Roro Morales (Episode 22.1 - "Mummies and Gummies") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Deborah Caplan (Episode 25.10 - "Oktoberfest!") (winner)
Notes: Third episide of a five-part tournament. Four returning champions compete for a spot in the tournament finale. Guest judge Christian Petroni was a former Chopped champion (Episode 4.5 – "Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do") and Chopped tournament competitor (Episode 5.7 - "$50,000 Tournament: Round Four").
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions: Battle 4, Kitchen Storm"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Angie Mar{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: stone crab claws, butterfly leaves, vanilla frosting, peach-strawberry salsa
- Entrée: rack of wild boar, dried spicy mango, baby kale, piña colada
- Dessert: saffron, honeycomb, duck mousse, sea beans
Contestants:
- Silvia Baldini (Episode 23.10 - "Fake Cake, Real Stakes") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Adam Sappington (Episode 23.6 - "Double Trouble") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jackie Sappington (Episode 23.6 - "Double Trouble") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Andre Fowles (Episode 27.9 - "Cooking Caribbean") (winner)
Notes: Fourth episide of a five-part tournament. Four returning champions compete for a spot in the tournament finale. Contestants Adam and Jackie Sappington had previously won a couples' team competition episode, but competed individually in this episode. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped: Grill Masters tournament (Special 11 - "Grill Masters: Episode Five"). The duck mousse in the third round contained duck liver and port wine.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions: Conclusion, $50,000 Pay Day"Amanda Freitag, Scott Conant, and Angie Mar{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Mangalitsa pork burgers, chow mein noodles, tardivo, blood clams
- Entrée: leg of lamb, blue cheese lollipops, cognac, cardoons
- Dessert: chocoflan, satsuma mandarin, smoked almonds, caramelized onions
Contestants:
- Meny Vaknin (Episode 22.11 - "Hot Stuff") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Deborah Caplan (Episode 25.10 - "Oktoberfest!") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Andre Fowles (Episode 27.9 - "Cooking Caribbean") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Adam Greenberg (Episode 22.8 - "Late Night Food Brawl") (winner)
Notes: Fifth episide of a five-part tournament. The winners of the four previous episodes compete for $50,000. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped: Grill Masters tournament (Special 11 - "Grill Masters: Episode Five").
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cinco de Mayo Fiesta"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Ulrich Koberstein{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: margarita pie, nopales, masa dough, mahi mahi
- Entrée: corn cookies, Mexican-style cheese blend, jicama, beef barbacoa
- Dessert: piñata, black beans, crema, Mexican hot chocolate
Contestants:
- Artist Thornton (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sylva Senat (eliminated after the entrée)
- Telmo Faria (eliminated after the dessert)
- Adrian Ramirez (winner)
Notes: This was a Cinco de Mayo themed episode; contestants were asked to cook Mexican cuisine. The piñata in the third round contained assorted candies for the contestants to use.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Tortellini Trials"Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, and David Loewenberg{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tortellini, goat milk caramel, bottarga, radishes
- Entrée: jambalaya, marlin, chocolate covered garlic, kale
- Dessert: olive oil tortas, rambutan, coconut milk, lime pickle
Contestants:
- Crystal Wahpepah (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Daniel Fleming (eliminated after the entrée)
- Laercio 'Junior' Chamon (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lauren Van Liew (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Hungry for Love"Marcus Samuelsson, Maneet Chauhan, and Christian Petroni{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: scallops, dirty martini, Buddha's hand, dates
- Entrée: veal chuck roast, bucatini pasta, honeynut squash, chocolate lips
- Dessert: rose bud tea, chocolate honeycomb candy, crème anglaise, mangosteens
Contestants:
- Peter Endrigian & Sally Meehan (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tayo Ola & Elena Ng (eliminated after the entrée)
- Miles McKirdy & Stephanie Rizzolo (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ian Phillips & Santana Benítez (winner)
Notes: This was a team competition, with each team consisting of two amateur cooks meeting for the first time as blind dates. The episode focused not only on the cooking, but also on how well the dates got along.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Summer Heat"Aarón Sánchez, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lobster, zucchini, cucumber pineapple cooler, sand castle cake
- Entrée: clambake, fresh chickpeas, potato chips, rainbow chard
- Dessert: fruit kabobs, iced tea, whipped topping, ice cream sandwiches
Contestants:
- Dean Barker (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Allison Kave (eliminated after the entrée)
- Adrianna Montano (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ken West (winner)
Notes: This was a summertime-themed episode. Each basket contained ingredients associated with summertime. Chef Kave is the sister of former Chopped champion and Chopped tournament competitor Corwin Kave. The sand castle cake in the first round was pound cake with a graham cracker "sand". The clambake in the second round contained mussels, steamer clams, potatoes, corn, and seaweed.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Deadliest Baskets"Marc Murphy, Aarón Sánchez, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rattlesnake, cherimoya, rhubarb, ghost pepper
- Entrée: alligator, absinthe, oysters, delicata squash
- Dessert: huitlacoche, nutmeg, butterscotch beer, 'shark' (see notes)
Contestants:
- John Beatty (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mike Bianco (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mitchell Faber (eliminated after the dessert)
- Erin Smith (winner)
Notes: Each basket featured dangerous ingredients, some deadly if prepared improperly. The 'shark' in the dessert round was a carved watermelon.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopping Block Blues"Geoffrey Zakarian, Marc Murphy, and Janine Booth{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Scotch eggs, baby leeks, crema, sauerkraut
- Entrée: mackerel, squid ink base, candied orange peel, graffiti eggplant
- Dessert: fruit ring cereal, molasses, cherries, sesame candy
Contestants:
- Lenny Messina (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Bruce Marais (eliminated after the entrée)
- Katherine Fuchs (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mark Liberman (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"San Franchopco"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: garlic fries, pea tendrils, shishito peppers, mission style burritos
- Entrée: California common beer, Chinese okra, quince, quail
- Dessert: Irish coffee, sourdough bread bowl, California pomegranates, chocolate bars
Contestants:
- Mariko Wilkinson (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sean Thomas (eliminated after the entrée)
- Emily Hansen (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joe Sasto (winner)
Notes: All four chefs are from the San Francisco Bay area. Baskets each featured one or more San Francisco-themed ingredients.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Leap of Faith"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: salmon, spring onions, raw white honey, Ezekiel bread
- Entrée: lamb shoulder steaks, quince, cerignola olives, kosher wine
- Dessert: figs, rainbow carrots, macadamia nuts, hamantaschen
Contestants:
- Father Justin Matro (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sister Sara Marks (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rabbi Hanoch Hecht (eliminated after the dessert)
- Pastor Areli Biggers (winner)
Notes: All four contestants were amateur cooks and religious leaders. Baskets each featured one or more biblical-themed or religious-themed ingredients. Rabbi Hanoch Hecht kept strictly kosher and therefore could not cook meat and dairy in the same competition, so the pantry was stocked with margarine, nondairy cream, and nondairy milk substitute. Additionally, the entree basket featured meat, but no baskets featured dairy.
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Season 29 (2016)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fried Chicken Time"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Craig Samuel{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: half-roasted chicken thighs, scallion pancakes, kimchi, cherry cola sundae sauce
- Entrée: whole brined chickens, pimento cheese, okra, peach cobbler
- Dessert: chicken skin, Nashville hot chicken paste, sweet potato ice cream, buttermilk biscuits
Contestants:
- Jayson Reynolds, Chef & Caterer, @t Large Chef Services, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Shanice Fleming, Line Cook, Root and Bone, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tyler Henderson, Executive Chef, Haak Vineyard & Winery, Santa Fe, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
- Brandon Peacock, Executive Chef, Dat Spot..., San Francisco, CA (winner)
Notes: The special theme of this episode was fried chicken; the chefs were required to fry chicken in each round. The deep-fryer was turned off, and each chef was given a pre-heated pot of oil on their station. Chef Reynolds' wife is Chopped Champion Janelle Reynolds.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Snail Snafus"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Edward Lee{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: canned escargot, popcorn shoots, cocktail franks, orzo
- Entrée: tilefish, chayote squash, garlic knots, cookie butter chocolate bites
- Dessert: pomelo, marcona almonds, grenadine, angel food cake
Contestants:
- William Gilchriest (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Elisha Weitz (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kaley Laird (eliminated after the dessert)
- Aarthi Sampath (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Hot Doggin'"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: alpaca hot dogs, sauerkraut, carrot ketchup, pate
- Entrée: wagyu beef hot dogs, quail eggs, watermelon radishes, canned chili
- Dessert: corn dogs, coffee toffee, chocolate-covered jalapenos, deep-fried cookie dough
Contestants:
- Cameron Cain (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Seth Carter (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rey Martinez (eliminated after the dessert)
- Rachael Zavala (winner)
Notes: The special theme for this competition was hot dogs.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Souper Chefs"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Christian Petroni{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: dill pickle soup, red watercress, lime curd, steelhead trout
- Entrée: habanero beer, pork ribs, purple asparagus, fig dragees
- Dessert: smoked brown sugar, baby pineapples, empanada dough, French single malt whiskey
Contestants:
- Donato Deserio (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Pasquale Abbatiello (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tariq Abdullah-Muhammad (eliminated after the dessert)
- Veronica Flores (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chili Cook-Off"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pork cheek, kohlrabi, mexican spicy chocolate, chorizo
- Entrée: boneless short ribs, spicy gummy peppers, choclo, smoked turkey wings
- Dessert: jalebi, sweet/spicy cocktail sugar, habichuelas con dulce, roasted red peppers
Contestants:
- Jim Angelus (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Natacha Supplice (eliminated after the entrée)
- Eric Adjepong (eliminated after the dessert)
- Matthew Arlington (winner)
Notes: Chili was the theme of the competition.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Battle 1"Scott Conant, Alex Guarneschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: waffle tacos, yogurt covered pretzels, broccolini, speck
- Entrée: capon, purple cabbage, ranch dressing, pizza casserole
- Dessert: banana split brownies, avocados, ribbon candy, wasabi peanuts
Contestants:
- Nicholas Capone (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Myla Njai (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jared Goldberg (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kamryn Kohler (winner)
Notes: Part one of a five-part tournament featuring teenage amateur cooks. For the whole tournament, the first round is 30 minutes instead of the usual 20.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Battle 2"Scott Conant, Marc Murphy, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Saucisson En Croute, Quinoa, White Harissa, Seaweed Salad
- Entrée: Squid, Lemon Candy, Kusa Squash, Shrimp Cocktail
- Dessert: French pastries, Citrus soda, Strawberries, Pirate's breakfast (eggs and bacon)
Contestants:
- Nathan Spiro, 17 (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tommy McMonagle, 17 (eliminated after the entrée)
- Samantha Haas, 16 (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lyanna Cintron, 17 (winner)
Notes: Part two of a five-part tournament featuring teenage amateur cooks.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Battle 3"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Korean short ribs, apple green tea coolers, Brussels sprouts, Gorgonzola dulce
- Entrée: Skate wing, rainbow pasta, bok choy, Giardiniera
- Dessert: Pate a choux, cherry tomatoes, balsamic jelly, chocolate milk
Contestants:
- Brittany Matteson, 17 (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mukanjo Mukuka, 17 (eliminated after the entrée)
- Remmi Smith, 15 (eliminated after the dessert)
- Gabriel Chirinos, 15 (winner)
Notes: Part three of a five-part tournament featuring teenage amateur cooks.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Twins for the Win"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarneschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: double-yolked eggs, pickled pork skins, broccoli rabe, crawfish tails
- Entrée: peas in a pod, crown roast of pork, root beer float, Japanese sweet potatoes
- Dessert: ya pears, fennel pollen, pate sucree, Brazil nuts
Contestants:
- Lyssie Lakatos & Tammy Lakatos-Shames (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Pamela & Wendy Drew (eliminated after the entrée)
- Charlie & Michael Kalish (eliminated after the dessert)
- Matt & Mike Romine (winner)
Notes: This was a team competition featuring four teams of twin chefs. Aaron Sanchez' twin brother Rodgrido Sanchez made an appearance during the dessert round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Battle 4"Scott Conant, Alex Guarneschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: porcini mushrooms, verjus, linzer torte cookies, rabbit in a can
- Entrée: bison skirt steak, snap peas, guanciale, chocolate-covered potato chips
- Dessert: seedless red grapes, building block candy, bee sting cake, sparkling cider
Contestants:
- Jeffrey Heilman, 18 (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jonas Park, 16 (eliminated after the entrée)
- Shawna DeLima, 17 (eliminated after the dessert)
- Eliana de Las Casas, 15 (winner)
Notes: Part four of a five-part tournament featuring teenage amateur cooks.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Naan the Wiser"Scott Conant, Alex Guarneschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: blood sausage, crosnes, cranberries, naan
- Entrée: pad thai, oyster mushrooms, finger limes, dover sole
- Dessert: guava, baby bananas, rum raisin chèvre, pistachio twists
Contestants:
- Surbhi Sahni (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Brittany Eaden (eliminated after the entrée)
- Joel Lamica (eliminated after the dessert)
- Florian Wehrli (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Teen Tournament: Finale Fight"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: mussels, cipollini onions, confetti popcorn, merguez sausage
- Entrée: prime rib, funnel cakes, dried crabs, okra
- Dessert: gelatin fish bowl, mangoes, graham crackers, cream cheese
Contestants:
- Gabriel Chirinos (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lyanna Cintron (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kamryn Kohler (eliminated after the dessert)
- Eliana de Las Casas (winner)
Notes: Part five of a five-part tournament featuring teenage amateur cooks. The four remaining teen chefs competed for a $25,000 grand prize. The other three finalists each received a $1,000 FoodNetwork.com gift certificate and an authentic red Chopped chefs coat.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Worst Cooks Challenge"Scott Conant, Anne Burrell, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: frog legs, red finger chilies, bok choy, pig face roulade
- Entrée: hanger steak, baby corn, tequila, lime curd
- Dessert: bosc pears, black currant dijon, cocoa powder, brown sugar cinnamon pita chips
Contestants:
- Amber Brauner - Season 5 Winner (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Genique Freeman - Season 6 Runner-up (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kristen Redmond - Season 6 Winner (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jamie Thomas - Season 5 Runner-up (winner)
Notes: Contestants were previous winners and runners-up from Worst Cooks in America. Burrell serves as the guest judge for this episode
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Season 30 (2016)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Kefir and Loathing"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Giorgio Rapicavoli{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pork secreto, asparagus, kefir, truffle flavored potato chips
- Entrée: black sea bass, yuca, flat runner beans, blueberry grappa
- Dessert: knafeh, passion fruit, pistachio paste, brown bread in a can
Contestants:
- Enzo Neri, Executive Chef of Gradisca, New York City, NY. (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Soraya Carrington, Personal Chef & Caterer, New Jersey. (eliminated after the entrée)
- Erica Schaal, Private Chef & Caterer, San Franciso, CA. (eliminated after the dessert)
- Josh Arcilla, Corporate Caterer, San Francisco, CA. (winner)
Notes: Guest judge Giorgio Rapicavoli is a two-time Chopped Champion.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sweetbread Dread"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: vinegar pie, plantains, poblano peppers, sardines
- Entrée: sweetbreads, daikon radishes, bok choy, dried scallops
- Dessert: fresh bee pollen, canned white wine, edible flowers, cheddar biscuit mix
Contestants:
- Joey Malim (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alfred DiMartini (eliminated after the entrée)
- Krista Espinal (eliminated after the dessert)
- Julieta Liebhoff (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Best Halloween Ever"Maneet Chauhan, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: zombie hand, dinosaur kale, ghost pepper mayo, jack o' lantern peppers
- Entrée: bloodshot eyeballs, bone marrow, salty fingers, pork tenderloin
- Dessert: goat cheese spider, candy corn cookies, worms in dirt, horned melon
Contestants:
- Ebony Amber (eliminated after the appetizer)
- James Roberts (eliminated after the entrée)
- Gina Gullo (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joshua Potter "Schwa de Vivre", Drag Queen, (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode. All contestants were amateur cooks dressed in costumes. The zombie hand was meatloaf in the shape of a hand and mashed potatoes. The jack o lantern peppers were orange bell peppers cut to resemble jack o' lanterns. The bloodshot eyeballs were dyed hard-boiled eggs. The salty fingers were sea beans. The worms in dirt were gummy worms and chocolate sandwich cookies.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"On the Quack Burner"Marcus Samuelsson, Alex Guarneschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pickled turnips, oroblanco, baba ganoush, duck tongues
- Entrée: hanger steak, poached eggs, Italian cheese blend, wakame tagliatelle
- Dessert: chocolate salted caramel licorice, spiced rum, cannoli cream, banana bread
Contestants:
- Thomas Brenner, Winemaker & Executive Chef, Napa Valley, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Annabelle Turner, Executive Pastry Chef, Vanilla Orchid Catering Co, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
- Anthony Rinaldi, Executive Chef & Owner, The Pearl Room, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Heidi Rae Weinstein, Personal Chef, Melbourne, CA (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Web Stars"Marcus Samuelsson, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Laura Vitale{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: emoji cookies, fennel, apricots, ground beef
- Entrée: boar shoulder, sun-dried tomatoes, puff pastry, canned mac n cheese
- Dessert: vanilla cake mix, lavender, Szechuan peppercorns, almond water
Contestants:
- Ameer Atari from "Epic Meal Time" (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Katie Quinn from "QKatie" (eliminated after the entrée)
- Noah Galuten from "The Food Feeder" (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jen Phanomrat from "Just Eat Life" (winner)
Notes: The four contestants are YouTubers who run cooking shows on their channel.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Turkey Day Heroes"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pumpkin pasta sauce, mache, pernil, turkey bread
- Entrée: fried turkey, kabocha squash, candied cranberries, cherpumple
- Dessert: black walnuts in syrup, beet yogurt, clementines, ear-of-corn cupcakes
Contestants:
- Amber Keyser (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Pam Johnson (eliminated after the entrée)
- Adam Coleman (eliminated after the dessert)
- Alex Lawrence (winner)
Notes: All chefs work in the soup kitchen. All ingredients were Thanksgiving themed. Each chef received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchen.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Holiday Reality Check", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
Contestants:
- Les Gold (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jenni Pulos (eliminated after the entrée)
- Claudia Jordan (eliminated after the dessert)
- Karina Smirnoff (winner)
Notes: All four contestants were reality TV show stars competing for charity
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"New Year's Bash", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
Contestants:
- (eliminated after the appetizer)
- (eliminated after the entrée)
- (eliminated after the dessert)
- (winner)
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Season 31 (2016)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Smorgastarta Your Engines"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: squid rings, fennel, chickpea miso, smörgåstårta
- Entrée: pumpkin swordfish, beef tallow, strawberry milk powder, artichokes
- Dessert: preserved eggplant, wafer sheets, ras el hanout, saturn peaches
Contestants:
- Sylvia Becker (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Marc Quiñones (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kristina Sciarra (eliminated after the dessert)
- Demetrio Zavala (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Tailgate Greats"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tailgate sandwiches, vegetables and dip, caramel corn, black bean salsa
- Entrée: baby back ribs, brewmosa, hot Italian peppers, potato salad
- Dessert: football pies, white nectarines, raspberry lambic beer, potato chips
Contestants:
- Ali Muhammad (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Catherine Highland (eliminated after the entrée)
- Gina Gray (eliminated after the dessert)
- Frank West (winner)
Notes: Tailgating was the theme for this competition. All the contestants were amateur cooks and experienced tailgaters. In keeping with the theme, the contestants wore specially made Chopped football jerseys instead of the chefs coats, and the baskets were replaced with coolers.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay, Part 1"Marc Murphy, Chris Santos, and Bobby Flay{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lutefisk, mache, skordalia, crunchy berry cereal (Bobby's choice)
- Entrée: beets, rose water syrup, chocolate-covered onions, lamb short ribs (Bobby's choice)
- Dessert: wine flour, Mayhaw jelly, grilled cheese sandwiches, Marcona almonds (Bobby's choice)
Contestants:
- Mackenzie Hilton (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Bradley Stellings (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jay Abrams (eliminated after the dessert)
- Demetrio Zavala (winner)
Notes: First part of a four-part tournament featuring twelve returning champions. Each episode's winner progresses to the finale, where the three episode winners will compete to determine the tournament finalist. The finalist will choose a dish and compete for $40,000 against Bobby Flay in making a better version of the dish. For the whole tournament, one item in each basket is chosen by Bobby Flay. Mackenzie Hilton and Bradley Stellings have both competed twice on Chopped prior to this tournament. Mackenzie Hilton also competed in the 2010 Champions Tournament. Bradley Stellings was the runner-up in his original episode, but won a redemption episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Midnight Snack Attack"Maneet Chauhan, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: fried chicken, garlic scapes, Moscow mule, beet doughnuts
- Entrée: blue foot mushrooms, pizza, duck fat fries, halal cart lamb & rice
- Dessert: breakfast sandwich, fruit cereal, sour plums, rum butter ice cream
Contestants:
- Alexa Wilkinson (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mario Roca (eliminated after the entrée)
- Alysis Vasquez (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lee Knoeppel (winner)
Notes: The theme for this episode was late-night food.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay, Part 2"Bobby Flay, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tropical fruit in a can, Delfino cilantro, abalone, fresno peppers (Bobby's choice)
- Entrée: whole Alaskan king crab, purple snow peas, lemon ice box cake, corn nuts (Bobby's choice)
- Dessert: licorice flavored liqueur, plums, cinnamon bun pancakes, crème fraîche (Bobby's choice)
Contestants:
- Shania Thomas (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Heather Borden (eliminated after the entrée)
- Cory Morris (eliminated after the dessert)
- Seis Kamimura (winner)
Notes: Second part of the Beat Bobby Flay tournament. Chef Shania is the winner of the first teen competition. Due to the extensive prep time required for abalone, the abalone in the appetizer basket was pre-cleaned.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chaudin Cow"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chaudin, fresh green peas, sorghum, vodka sauce
- Entrée: cobia, crenshaw melon, mezcal, tasso ham
- Dessert: thai rolled ice cream, strawberry papaya, croutons, honey & basil seed drink
Contestants:
- Josh Hershkovitz (eliminated after the appetizer)
- ML Carroll (eliminated after the entrée)
- Renee Blackman (eliminated after the dessert)
- Fernando Ruiz (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay, Part 3"Bobby Flay, Alex Guarneschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: kale chips, gazpacho, mac & cheese stuffed lobster, zucchini (Bobby's choice)
- Entrée: white currants, egg-stuffed muffin, rainbow chard, goat leg (Bobby's choice)
- Dessert: Turkish cotton candy, chokladkolasnittar, "the ultimate milkshake", dates (Bobby's choice)
Contestants:
- Mike Romine (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Aarthi Sampath (eliminated after the entrée)
- Matt Romine (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kathy Fang (winner)
Notes: Third part of the Beat Bobby Flay Tournament. Contestants Matt and Mike Romine previously competed together in a twins' team competition episode, but competed individually in this episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cheap Eats"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Alex Guarneschelli{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pho, runner beans, Mexican street corn, pork buns
- Entrée: ramen burgers, pickled nopales, zucchini blossoms, fried cheese curds
- Dessert: lemon snack cakes, carrot hot sauce, plums, artisanal caramel
Contestants:
- Sage Beausejour (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kathy Polland, Denver, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
- Shahin Afsharian, Denver, CO (eliminated after the dessert)
- Nicky Palamaro, Sous Chef, Tertulia, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: The basket ingredients were all either convenience food items or street food. Chef Palamaro is a sous chef at Tertulia, owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay, Finale"Amanda Frietag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: slaw sauce, coconut candy, chickpeas, camel tenderloin
- Entrée: molasses, haricot verts, breakfast nachos, eel
- Dessert: (wild card round) ribeye steak, black garlic, fish maw, pina colada
Contestants:
- Kathy Fang (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Demetrio Zavala (eliminated after the entrée)
- Seis Kamimura (eliminated after the dessert)
- Bobby Flay (winner)
Notes: Final part of the Beat Bobby Flay tournament. The 3 finalists competed over 2 rounds(appetizer and entree) to win a guaranteed $15,000. The judges considered both rounds to decide the winner. The winner faced Bobby Flay in a $25,000 wild card round for a chance to increase their winnings to $40,000. This round was played like the second round on Beat Bobby Flay with both chefs making a dish of the winner's choice, which in this case was bibimbap. The chefs had 45 minutes in the 3rd round instead of the usual 30 to accommodate the crossover format.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Battle of the Butchers"Aarón Sánchez, Chris Santos, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: picnic pork shoulder, heirloom tomatoes, dried porcini mushrooms, head cheese
- Entrée: goose, rat tail radishes, cornichons, pork rillettes
- Dessert: pork blood ice cream, peaches, duck fat buttermilk biscuits, marrow bones
Contestants:
- Jay Fox, Butcher & Co-Owner, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Brian Paul "Casey" Casey, Butcher & Co-Owner, Denver, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
- Derek Boaz, Master Butcher (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cara Nicoletti, Butcher, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: All four chefs were professional butchers. The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 40 minute in the entrée round in order to butcher the proteins properly.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Beast Feast"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sekacz, kale, chicken livers, chicken-on-a-spit
- Entrée: white chocolate curry cashews, butternut squash, goat’s milk yogurt, whole goats
- Dessert: marrow chutney, figs, bacon, whole pigs
Contestants:
- Jared Falco, Chef de Cuisine, Armonk, NY. (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sarah Murray, Sous Chef, Baltimore, MD. (eliminated after the entrée)
- Brother Luck, Chef & Owner, Colorado Springs, CO (eliminated after the dessert)
- Chris Royster, Chef de Cuisine, Boulder, CO. (winner)
Notes: Every basket contained whole roasted animals, which were placed in the pantry rather than the baskets due to their size.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Back in Time"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarneschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: spiced ham in a can, crab aspic molds, orange space drink, spinach
- Entrée: TV dinners, flying saucer candies, cheese ball, lima beans
- Dessert: marshmallow sandwich pie, ambrosia, powdered milk, Shirley Temple
Contestants:
- Peter Freeman, Chef & Owner (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Connie Ruel, Chef & Owner (eliminated after the entrée)
- Geoff "Ozzy" Carson, Kitchen Manager, (eliminated after the dessert)
- Crystal River Williams, Chef & Owner (winner)
Notes: The theme was retro-inspired food. All the basket contained old-fashioned ingredients.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Viewers' Vengeance"Chris Santos, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: duck blood soup, horseradish pickles, frilly red mustard greens, zombie hand
- Entrée: elk heart, macapuno, Scotch Bonnet peppers, Tavuk göğsü
- Dessert: atole, horned melon, salted dried plums, pig tails
Contestants:
- Erick Dally, Executive Sous Chef, David Burke Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Serge Pambo, Sous Chef, Ev & Maddy's, Rockville, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ashish "Al" Alfred, Executive Chef & Restauranteur, 4935 Bar & Kitchen, Duck Duck Goose, Bethesda, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lesley Covitz, Chef & Restauranteur, Stocked, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: All of the baskets were chosen by viewers via social media. The zombie hand was meatloaf in the shape of a hand and mashed potatoes.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Jump for Bok Choy"Marcus Samuelsson, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Leah Cohen{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: canned ham musubi, hon shimeji mushrooms, mussels, passion fruit
- Entrée: porcelet rib rack, honeydew melon, mache, blue curacao
- Dessert: french fry chips, dragon fruit, ham glaze, blackberries
Contestants:
- Christopher Newark (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Treeven Dove (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tressa Wiles (eliminated after the dessert)
- Michael Bonk (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Taco Time!"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tripe, oranges, mustard rabe, coffee-flavored liqueur
- Entrée: pork shoulder, baby watermelon, hearts of palm, hoisin sauce
- Dessert: churro cake, goat's milk, serrano peppers, Mexican chocolate
Contestants:
- Elena Cruz, Chef & Co-Owner of Diego's Taqueria, Kingston, NY. (eliminated after the appetizer)
- David Reese, Executive Chef of Pueblo Harvest Cafe, Albuequerqui, NM. (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jesse Vega, Executive Chef of Central Bistro & Bar, Denver, CO. (eliminated after the dessert)
- Faith Paulick, Executive Chef of Papi's Tacos, Baltimore, MD. (winner)
Notes: The theme of the episode was to make tacos for every round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sweet Heat"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pizza rustica, radicchio, sardines, lemon candies
- Entrée: baby octopus, Italian orange liqueur, caperberries, ham steaks
- Dessert: brown butter, blueberry crumb cake, serrano chiles, salt water taffy
Contestants:
- Paddy Rawal, Chef & Owner of Raaga. Santa Fe, NM. (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Christina Hinds, Executive Chef at The Venice Restaurant & Bar, Bayonne, NJ. (eliminated after the entrée)
- Catherine O'Brien, Owner of Terra Cota Wine Bistro, Santa Fe, NM. (eliminated after the dessert)
- Dante Giannini, Estate Chef for Jimmy Buffet. (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Betting on the Farm", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
Contestants:
- (eliminated after the appetizer)
- (eliminated after the entrée)
- (eliminated after the dessert)
- (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Million Dollar Baskets", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
Contestants:
- (eliminated after the appetizer)
- (eliminated after the entrée)
- (eliminated after the dessert)
- (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Basket Buzz", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
Contestants:
- (eliminated after the appetizer)
- (eliminated after the entrée)
- (eliminated after the dessert)
- (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Wild Times", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
Contestants:
- (eliminated after the appetizer)
- (eliminated after the entrée)
- (eliminated after the dessert)
- (winner)
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Season 32 (2017)
- Clean Eatin' - January 3, 2017
- Oodles of Noodles - TBA
- Celebrating Veterans - TBA
- Whiskey and Wings - TBA
- Additional episodes TBA
Specials
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Food Network Stars!"Alton Brown, Giada De Laurentiis, and Bobby Flay{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked kippers, hard boiled eggs, treviso, sparkling cider
- Entrée: black chicken, escarole, cream of coconut, guava
- Dessert: fenugreek, cinnamon toast cereal, Japanese mayonnaise, frozen peas
Contestants:
- Jeff Mauro (TNFNS season 7 winner) (Sandwich King) (Charity: Opportunity Knocks – River Forest, IL) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Amy Finley (TNFNS season 3 winner) (The Gourmet Next Door) (Charity: The Lois Merrill Foundation – San Diego, CA) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Melissa d'Arabian (TNFNS season 5 winner) (Ten Dollar Dinners) (Charity: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – New York, NY) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Aarti Sequeira (TNFNS season 6 winner) (Aarti Party) (Charity: Central City Community Outreach – Los Angeles, CA) (winner)
Notes: This episode featured four contestants that were previous winners of The Next Food Network Star that were competing for $10,000 for the charity of their choice. The judges were the mentors for Season 8 of The Next Food Network Star
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters: Part One"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: yak steaks, mesquite syrup, peanut butter sandwich cookies, Tuscan kale
- Entrée: California halibut, sauerkraut, frozen french fries, Mexican chorizo
- Dessert: oil-cured black olives, peaches, piloncillo, chocolate graham cracker pies
Contestants:
- Jennifer Duncan, Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Ranch BBQ/Pitmaster, Smoked To The Bone BBQ Team, Gilbert, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tommy Duncan, Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Ranch BBQ, Gilbert, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Galen Zamarra, Chef and Restaurateur, Mas (Farmhouse), New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, Competitive Barbecue Champion, St. Petersburg, FL (advances to final round) (winner)
Notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes, where sixteen "pro" grillers competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000. The "Grill Masters" episodes were taped outdoors at Old Tucson Studios near Tucson, AZ. Jennifer and Tommy Duncan are husband and wife.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters: Part Two"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Hawaiian blue prawns, tomatillos, chayotes, hatch chile taffy
- Entrée: rack of wild boar, cactus flower buds, spoon fruit, portabella mushrooms
- Dessert: cactus pears, Italian wafer cookies, goat's milk ricotta, single malt whiskey
Contestants:
- Carey Bringle, Owner and Barbecue Pitmaster, Peg Leg Porker, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Dushyant Singh, Executive Sous chef, Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Nicole Davenport, Chef and Restaurateur, Sugar and Smoke, Fredericksburg, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sam Choy, Chef and Restaurateur, Kawaii, HI (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters: Part Three"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: oysters, hearts of palm, creamed spinach, duck bacon
- Entrée: rabbit, eggplant, pineapple, puff pastry dough
- Dessert: Meyer lemons, marshmallows, charcoal biscuits, zucchini
Contestants:
- Robyn Lindars, Chef and Blogger, "Grill Grrrl" food blog, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Timothy Grandinetti, Chef and Restaurateur, Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar, Winston-Salem, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
- Doug Keiles, Competitive Barbecue Champion and Pitmaster, Ribs Within BBQ Team, Hillsbourough, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ernest Servantes, Executive Chef, Texas Lutheran University/Barbecue Pitmaster, Burnt Bean Co., New Braunfels, TX (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters: Part Four"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: short ribs, watermelon, speculoos, fennel
- Entrée: pork butt, baked beans, clams, strawberry fruit leather
- Dessert: tofu, green plantains, maple-bacon ale, mangoes
Contestants:
- Chad Ward, Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Bent BBQ, Lakeland, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Corinne Trang, Chef and Educator, Westport, CT (eliminated after the entrée)
- Rick Browne, Chef and Author, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kent Rollins, Cook and Chuckwagon Owner, Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon, Byers, TX (advances to final round) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters: Finale"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sardines, corn on the cob, xtabentun, canned sloppy joe filling
- Entrée: standing rib roast, guava paste, smoked mozzarella, bok choy
- Dessert: quail eggs, pound cake, whole coconut, strawberry cream tequila
Contestants:
- Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, Competitive Barbecue Champion, St. Petersburg, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sam Choy, Chef and Restaurateur, Kawaii, HI (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kent Rollins, Cook and Chuckwagon Owner, Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon, Byers, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ernest Servantes, Executive Chef, Texas Lutheran University/Barbecue Pitmaster, Burnt Bean Co., New Braunfels, TX (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters: Episode One"Chris Santos, Amy Mills, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: double cut pork chops, margarita, avocados, merguez sausage
- Entrée: artichokes, cherry pie, rye whiskey, cowboy steaks
- Dessert: ham steaks, mangos, corn bread, ricotta cheese
Contestants:
- Staci Graves Jett (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Randy Pauly (eliminated after the entrée)
- Danielle Dimovski (eliminated after the dessert)
- Chris Hart (winner)
Notes: This was the first of a five-part series, consisting of four preliminary rounds and a finale. The winning chef in each preliminary advanced to the finale, where they competed for a $50,000 prize. This is the second such competition, similar to the one aired in 2012.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters: Episode Two"Tim Love, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: hamburger patties, salsa con queso, zucchini, hot dogs
- Entrée: rack of elk, Worcestershire sauce, deviled eggs, collard greens
- Dessert: acorn squash, chocolate cupcakes, bananas, ras el hanout
Contestants:
- Candy Sue Weaver (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Matty Melehes, Chef de Cuisine, Roadhouse Brewing Co., Jacksonville, WY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mary Brent "M.B." Galyean, Expedition Chef (eliminated after the dessert)
- Stan Hays, Pit Master, County Line Smokers, Kansas City, MO (winner)
Notes: Part two of a five-part series of a grilling-themed competition. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the Worcestershire sauce in the second round is a product of tournament sponsor Lea & Perrins.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters: Episode Three"Tim Love, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Spanish red shrimp, feta cheese, asparagus, brisket ice cream
- Entrée: lobsters, carrot ketchup, dandelion greens, cheese and jalapeño sausage
- Dessert: fruit skewers, quick pan popcorn, amaretto, panatone
Contestants:
- Donna Fong (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tom Spaulding (eliminated after the entrée)
- Harry Soo (eliminated after the dessert)
- Leslie Roark Scott (winner)
Notes: Part three of a five-part series of a grilling-themed competition. The fruit skewers included purple grapes, pineapple, strawberries, and cantaloupe.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters: Episode Four"Chris Santos, Amy Mills, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: spare ribs, rhubarb, fava beans, black-eyed pea cakes
- Entrée: monchong, ramps, macadamia nuts, Galia melon
- Dessert: plums, halloumi cheese, poor man’s toffee, white BBQ sauce
Contestants:
- Phil Johnson (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ash Fulk (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mike Davis (eliminated after the dessert)
- Angie Mar (winner)
Notes: Part four of a five-part series of a grilling-themed competition.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters: Episode Five"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rattlesnake meat, lemonade iced tea, Japanese eggplant, hushpuppies
- Entrée: goat, rainbow carrots, watermelon, kokoretsi
- Dessert: dragonfruit, pancakes, lemon meringue pie, jalapeños
Contestants:
- Leslie Roark Scott (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Chris Hart (eliminated after the entrée)
- Stan Hays (eliminated after the dessert)
- Angie Mar (winner)
Notes: The fifth part of a five-part series of a grilling competition, in which the winner earned $50,000. The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep the goat.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped: Impossible, Part 1"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Robert Irvine{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: hamburger Bloody Mary, beef fajita meat, whipped topping, flying fish eggs
- Entrée: mackerel, edible flowers, durian cookies, pork stomach in soy
- Dessert: Welsh rarebit, apple teeth, nacho cheese tortilla chips, gumdrops
Contestants:
- Barry Frish (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Diane Dimeo (eliminated after the entrée)
- Roxanne Spruance (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marc Anthony Bynum (winner)
Notes: Part one of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the finale for a chance to win a grand prize of up to $40,000. Diane Dimeo was also in the first Chopped Champions event in season 2, and Marc Anthony Bynum was a finalist in the second Chopped Champions event in season 5. The edible flowers in the entree round included pansies, snapdragons, and nasturtiums. The apple teeth in the dessert round were made from apple slices, peanut butter, and marshmallows.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped: Impossible, Part 2"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Robert Irvine{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: salted duck, dried olives, green gelatin, prosciutto
- Entrée: chicken in a can, corn cob jelly, crayfish, sweet lemons
- Dessert: ostrich egg, chunky peanut butter, meat lover's sub sandwich, balsamic vinegar
Contestants:
- Robyn Aylmodar (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Timothy Peterson (eliminated after the entrée)
- Nong Poonsukwattana (eliminated after the dessert)
- James Major (winner)
Notes: Part two of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the finale. A hammer and screwdriver was provided in the dessert basket to help the chefs crack open the ostrich egg.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped: Impossible, Part 3"Geoffrey Zakarian, Aarón Sánchez, and Robert Irvine{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: alligator, zucchini blossoms, guacamole with roasted crickets, cricket flour
- Entrée: skate wing, fiddlehead ferns, 100-year-old eggs, yellow marshmallow chicks
- Dessert: dessert sushi plate, vanilla ice cream, black garlic, brown bananas
Contestants:
- Leslie Roark Scott (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jonathan Kavourakis (eliminated after the entrée)
- Antonio Mure (eliminated after the dessert)
- Emily Chapman (winner)
Notes: Part three of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the finale. Leslie Roark Scott was a finalist in the 2015 Chopped Grill Masters Tournament.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped: Impossible, Grand Finale"Scott Conant, Aarón Sánchez, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: geoduck, spring garlic, purple artichokes, fish fillet sandwich
- Entrée: fried pork brain sandwiches, dried pomegranate seeds, chocolate mint, spaghetti rings
- Dessert: (second entrée round) cow tongue, cow feet, beef jerky soda, chateaubriand
Contestants:
- Marc Anthony Bynum (eliminated after the appetizer)
- James Major (eliminated after the entrée)
- Robert Irvine (eliminated after the dessert)
- Emily Chapman (winner)
Notes: Part four of a four-part tournament. Winners of the three previous episodes faced off for $15,000 in two rounds: appetizer and entree. Judging after the second round held both the first and second rounds in consideration to determine the tournament winner. In the third round, the winner faced celebrity chef Robert Irvine in an additional entrée round for a chance to increase the winnings from $15,000 to $40,000.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Secrets of Winning"N/A, N/A, and N/A{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: N/A
- Entrée: N/A
- Dessert: N/A
Contestants:
- N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
- N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
- N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
- N/A (winner)
Notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from the first 26 seasons (and the Chopped: After Hours web series), along with tips on competing in the Chopped kitchen.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters Napa: Part 1"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Michael Chiarello{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: octopus, fruit pops, purple cauliflower, Italian sausage
- Entrée: veal chops, pickled smoked okra, watermelon radish, nachos
- Dessert: honey gelato cones, petimezi, pineapple, Anaheim chiles
Contestants:
- Bryan Moscatello (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ashley Pado (eliminated after the entrée)
- Chad Rosenthal (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jonathan Sawyer (winner)
Notes: Part one of a five-part tournament. The winner received $10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. The tournament was held at Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley, California instead of the usual Chopped set. As with the previous two Grill Masters tournaments, this was an outdoor competition in which contestants were asked to grill something each round. Instead of an oven and stove, contestants were provided with a gas grill, charcoal grill, and smoker. In addition, some other equipment such as a blast chiller and ice cream machine were not available.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters Napa: Part 2"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Michael Chiarello{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lamb belly, baked beans, flatbread dough, grilled grapefruit
- Entrée: sea urchin, reginelle, leeks, side of halibut
- Dessert: cinnamon rolls, spicy tamarind candies, marshmallows, strawberries
Contestants:
- Nate Berrigan-Dunlop (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Karen Mitchell (eliminated after the entrée)
- Christopher Schobel (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sophina Uong (winner)
Notes: Part two of a five-part tournament, following the same rules as part one. The winner received $10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the baked beans in the first basket were Bush's Smokehouse Tradition Grillin' Beans - a product of a Chopped sponsor.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters Napa: Part 3"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and John Koch{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: abalone, rainbow chard, spa water[disambiguation needed], raisins on-the-vine
- Entrée: bone-in natural cut ribeye steak, toybox eggplant, Padrón peppers, polenta log
- Dessert: chocolate trifle, poached pears, slab bacon, pistachios in the shell
Contestants:
- Charles Grund (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Brian Bruns (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jason Bergeron (eliminated after the dessert)
- Daniel Gomez Sanchez (winner)
Notes: Part three of a five-part tournament, following the same rules as part one. The winner received $10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. Due to the extensive time required to prepare abalone, the abalone in the first basket was cleaned ahead of time. To save time in the third round, both chefs agreed to use pre-shelled pistachios from the pantry instead of ones from the basket; the judges permitted this since both chefs had the same advantage.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters Napa: Part 4"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tri-tip, hen of the woods mushrooms, avocados, rose petal confit
- Entrée: red snapper, grape leaves, Meyer lemonade, beets
- Dessert: olive oil cake, cheddar cheese, gala apples, salted caramel
Contestants:
- Ken Hess (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Tracy Anderson (eliminated after the entrée)
- Chrissy Camba (eliminated after the dessert)
- Tony Maws (winner)
Notes: Part four of a five-part tournament, following the same rules as part one. The winner received $10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the cheddar cheese in the third basket was Sargento 4 State Cheddar - a product of a Chopped sponsor.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill Masters Napa: Grand Finale"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pig head, smoked chocolate chips, home-made blue corn tortillas, escarole
- Entrée: porterhouse, candied garlic, artichoke, razor clams
- Dessert: chocolate babka, aged goat cheese, Cabernet Sauvignon, bananas
Contestants:
- Tony Maws (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jonathan Sawyer (eliminated after the entrée)
- Daniel Gomez Sanchez (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sophina Uong (winner)
Notes: Part five of a five-part tournament, following the same rules as part one. The winners of the four previous episodes compete for an additional $50,000. The tortillas in the first basket were given to the chefs as uncooked masa. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the Cabernet Sauvignon in the third basket was a product of tournament sponsor and host Beringer Vineyards.
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Chopped Junior
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Chopped Junior Season 1 (2015-16)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Curd Is the Word"Billy Gardell, Marcela Valladolid, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: swordfish, figs, oyster sauce, cotton candy cookies
- Entrée: lamb loin chops, mini pepperoni pizzas, Chinese long beans, candied sardines
- Dessert: lemon curd, pound cake, candy powder, ricotta
Contestants:
- Elliott Wakefield (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Grace LaFountain (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Bryce Taylor (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ellie Kuhnle (age: 11) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chasing Rainbow Bagels"Sharone Hakman, Marcus Samuelsson, and Valerie Bertinelli{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pork belly, wasabi paste, peaches, rainbow bagels
- Entrée: crab legs, mango pudding, husk cherries, fresh pasta sheets
- Dessert: doughnut holes, marshmallows, chocolate cheese, mangosteens
Contestants:
- Ben Streu (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jataun Flash (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ally Lopez (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Henry McDaniel (age: 12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Shake It Up"Lee Anne Wong, Amanda Freitag, and Elizabeth Chambers Hammer{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: head-on shrimp, rainbow carrots, beet hummus, pickled pigs feet
- Entrée: venison tenderloin, baby eggplant, chocolate milkshake, couscous
- Dessert: watermelon pizza, coconut milk yogurt, cinnamon candies, stroopwafels
Contestants:
- Zoe Gellert (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Talia Thessen (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Mark Coblentz (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jack Crabb (age: 12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Chopped Junior Thanksgiving"Geoffrey Zakarian, Martha Stewart, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: spiral ham, string beans, cranberry mousse, sweet potato casserole
- Entrée: smoked turkey legs, stuffin' muffins with mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, turkey neck and gizzards
- Dessert: pumpkin-spiced lattes, rainbow carrots, turkey cookies, spiced pecans
Contestants:
- Kara Peterschmidt (age: 14) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Hannah Stowe (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jordan Plumbstead (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Daniel Kligmann (age: 14) (winner)
Notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fungi Times"Sam Kass, Marc Murphy, and Tino Feliciano{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lobster mushrooms, waffles, orange frozen pops, chorizo
- Entrée: Berkshire pork chops, heirloom tomatoes, canned oysters, vegetable sushi
- Dessert: french fries, applesauce, passion fruit, dehydrated cheese
Contestants:
- Bella Gross(age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alexis Ferguson (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Cameron Berger (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Elisabeth Watkins (age: 14) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Adorably Ambitious"Madison Cowan, Mila Kunis, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: grilled cheese roll-ups, duck bacon, trombone zucchini, jawbreakers
- Entrée: salmon, avocados, cactus pears, orange worm suckers
- Dessert: New York cheesecake, cherry drink, carrot jam, pistachios
Contestants:
- Micah Riedmann (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Nyles Emile (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tatiana Cicciarella (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Elizabeth Oakes (age: 12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Culinary Elves"Sam Kass, Martha Stewart, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tournedos of beef, cheese dreidels, asparagus, gingerbread house
- Entrée: chocolate cereal pine cones, boneless leg of lamb, candy cane milkshake, potato pancakes
- Dessert: snowman doughnuts, roasted chestnuts, white chocolate fudge, hot cocoa ice cream
Contestants:
- Megan Norz (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Noah Jenkins (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Noelle Smith (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Aidan Friedson (age: 12) (winner)
Notes: This was a holiday-themed episode.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cereal Miracles"Michelle Bernstein, Scott Conant, and Camila Alves{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: mussels, coconut milk, hot pepper jellybeans, squid jerky
- Entrée: cereal with milk, green strawberries, squash blossoms, Wagyu skirt steak
- Dessert: microwave cupcakes, Greek yogurt, blood oranges, cookie straws
Contestants:
- Janie Wilson (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Dylan Marcus (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Hannah Robins (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mason Partak (age: 11) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Future Stars"Marc Murphy, Sam Talbot, and Laila Ali{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: steak tartare, malabar spinach, blooming onion, Barbecue Flavored Larvae
- Entrée: steamed lobster, tomatillos, broccoli rabe spray cheese
- Dessert: tortilla chips, finger limes, piloncillo, ice cream sandwich cake
Contestants:
- Talia Shapiro (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kinnan Dowie (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ana'lysse Cotton (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cookie Dutch (age: 14) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Birthday Cake Crush"Art Smith, Aarón Sánchez, and Laila Ali{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: vegetable fried rice, oven roasted tomatoes, firm tofu, gingerbread cookie people
- Entrée: scallops, chickpea chips, watercress, birthday cake
- Dessert: pretzel bites, cream cheese, candy dots, chocolate covered bananas
Contestants:
- James Hooper (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lyla Allen (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Emily Allen (age:11) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Kobena Sey (age: 12) (winner)
Notes: Lyla and Emily are twins sisters.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cuteness Overload"Jeff Mauro, Amanda Frietag, and Hayden Panettiere{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: hot dogs, Japanese mayonnaise, shrimp chips, clams
- Entrée: ribeye steak, yuzu juice, whipped cream, plumcots
- Dessert: crab cakes, curry powder, champagne grapes, cookie spread
Contestants:
- Rachel Hodorov (age: 10) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Emily Waters (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Lettieri (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Claire Hollingsworth (age: 9) (winner)
Notes: Claire Hollingsworth is both the youngest contestant and winner on any version of Chopped.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Candy Rock Bottom"Sharone Hakman, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Kimberly Schlapman{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: squid, arugula, baby pineapples, pizza bites
- Entrée: pork carnitas, nopales, white sweet corn, candy rocks
- Dessert: whoopie pies, Dulce De Leche, pancetta, ants in apple candy
Contestants:
- Marcus Byers (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Marc Hodorov (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Emma Immanivong (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sabrina Swee (age: 13) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Batter Hurry Up!"Tiffany Derry, Amanda Frietag, and Tia Mowry{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: burgers, eggplant, jalapeno powder, cream soda
- Entrée: chicken lollipops, cake batter, purple wax beans, chocolate covered edamame
- Dessert: cookie bouquet, quince paste, araucana eggs, horchata
Contestants:
- Lauren Zilberman (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Cole Malouin (age: 15) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jack Witherspoon (age: 15) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Sean Lew (age: 13) (winner)
Notes: All 4 contestants have previously appeared on Rachael Vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off. Sean and Lauren were both on season 2, and Cole and Jack were both on season 1.
|}
Chopped Junior Season 2 (2016)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Dough Business"Monti Carlo, Scott Conant, and Sarah Michelle Gellar{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Paneer Cheese, Baby Beets, Masala Roasted Chickpeas, Camel Hot Dogs
- Entrée: Filet Mignon, Blood Oranges, Green Apple Carbonated Candy, Red Watercress
- Dessert: Edible Cookie Dough, Pomegranates, Blackberries, Mini Ice Cream Cones
Contestants:
- Sophie Bravo (age: 9) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Joshua Pantoja (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Caryn Cummings (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Haley Mattes (age: 11) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Love You, Mom!"Haylie Duff, Maneet Chauhan, and Alison Sweeney{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Basil, Papadum, Coconut Fruit Pops, Escargot
- Entrée: Baby Rainbow Chard, Gummy Eggs, Apricots, Lomo Iberico
- Dessert: Candy Game Tiles, Greek Yogurt, Candied Flower Petals, Dragon Fruit
Contestants:
- Julia Calabrese (age:11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Moses Hausmann (age:11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Townsend Childress (age:12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Annabella Kumar (age:11) (winner)
Notes: In the dessert round, as a surprise from Ted, each contestant was assisted by their own mother.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Quail Quest"Maneet Chauhan, Rico Rodriguez, and Fabio Viviani{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Baby Romanesco Cauliflower, Polenta Log, Rock Shrimp, Beef Tongue
- Entrée: Quail, Spinach-Artichoke Dip, Mini Mirepoix Veggies, Stuffed Bagel Buns
- Dessert: Star Fruit, Horn Corn Chips, Pink Lemonade Concentrate, Vanilla Tie-Dye Cake
Contestants:
- Owen Halligan (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Isaiah Hooks (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Zoe Gelsi (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Emily Roche (age: 11) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Go Fish!"Amanda Freitag, Kardea Brown, and Andrew Rannells{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Arctic Char, Cotton Candy, Dandelion Greens, Tiny Ice Cream Bites
- Entrée: Skirt Steak, Sea Beans, Mozzarella Sticks, Canned Spaghetti Rings
- Dessert: Popcorn Gift Set, Clementines, Freeze-Dried Raspberries, Giant Lollipop
Contestants:
- Jeremiah Valeroso (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Aiden McFarlane (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Guinevere Shea (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Bella Coonis (age: 12) (winner)
Notes: The popcorn gift set in the third round contained three different flavors of popcorn, including: plain, caramel, and cheddar.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Grill It!"Amanda Frietag, Jerome Bettis, and Ali Kahn{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Chicken Sausage, Croissant-Doughnuts, Broccoli Steaks, Portobello Mushrooms
- Entrée: Rib Eye Steaks, Vegetable Skewers, Key Lime Pie Lasagna, Culantro
- Dessert: Puffed Rice Pops, Baby Bananas, Feta Chese, Baby Pineapples
Contestants:
- Aaron Gruen (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mark Timanovsky (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Christian Bryan (age: 14) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lily Nunziata (age: 13) (winner)
Notes: Every course required a grilled element; there was no oven use in any round.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pasta Love"Alex Guarnaschelli, Christine Taylor, and Eddie Jackson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Italian Tuna in Oil, Peas & Carrot Candy, Heart-Shaped Pasta, Rainbow Chard
- Entrée: Scallops, Broccolini, Sweet Limes, Papaya
- Dessert: Cookie Cups, Buttermilk, Pichuberries, Green Tea Powder
Contestants:
- Hensley Brown (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ally Kustera (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Luke Krohn (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Amanda DeFuria (age: 11) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Trail Mix and Match"Marc Murphy, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Debby Ryan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Monkfish, Poblano Peppers, Cream Cheese Frosting, Mini Cucumbers
- Entrée: Elk Tenderloin, Trail Mix, Bok Choy Rabe, Far Far
- Dessert: Chocolate Olives, Animal Crackers, Vanila Pudding, Fruit Leather Strips
Contestants:
- Alyanie Villahermosa (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jimmy Hennessy (age: 14) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Tefo Malphorisa (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Amelia Carpentieri (age: 13) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Dinner for Dad"Tre Wilcox, Scott Conant, and Tony Hawk{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Buffalo Chicken Wings, Cherry Tomatoes, Tokyo Scallions, Blue Cheese
- Entrée: Kefta Kebabs, Spinach, Overstuffed Sandwich, White Chocolate Golf Balls
- Dessert: Snow Cones, Pistachios In The Shell, Anjou Pears, Cinnamon Rolls
Contestants:
- Carter Cassola (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Riley Mitchell (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lia Howhannesian (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Matt Grieco (age: 11) (winner)
Notes: Each round the contestants had to make a dish their fathers would enjoy. Also, in the Dessert Round, the two contestant's dads competed alongside their children as sous chefs.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pancake Pop Power"Alex Guarnaschelli, Kelsey Nixon, and Donal Skehan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Baby Octopus, Tartar Sauce, Upland Cress, Lemon Bars.
- Entrée: Duck Breast, Yuzu Kosho, Purple Snow Peas, Pancake Pops.
- Dessert: Candied Fennel Seeds, Biscuit Dough, Lemon Plums, Vanilla Almond Butter.
Contestants:
- Canaan Smith (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Trishul Manoj (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kaley Demarest (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Isabella Wylie (age: 13) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"The Big Stink"Sam Kass, Marcus Samuelsson, and Ayesha Curry{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: hand-pulled noodles, pickled daikon radish, century eggs, alligator
- Entrée: pork cutlet, cornucopia of baby vegetables, mango, fish/chips snack mix
- Dessert: cashew cheese, sparkling apple cider, lychees, kiwi turtle cake
Contestants:
- Kennedy Williamson (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Logan Walker (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Conner Frank (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cassidy Tryon (age: 12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Summer Sizzle"Roble Ali, Marc Murphy, and Jennie Garth{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: bison burgers, flip-flop cookies, eggplant, chive blossoms
- Entrée: norwegian cod, baby corn, bacon-wrapped asparagus, watermelon gelatin
- Dessert: beach ball cake pops, strawberries, creme fraiche, grasshoppers
Contestants:
- Lindsay Hayes (age: 9) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Aidan Blumsack (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Olivia Burnett (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lauryn Mitchell (age: 9) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Goat Gumption"Carla Hall, Chris Santos, and Jourdan Dunn{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked chicken breast, puntarelle, maraschinos, bacon soda
- Entrée: goat porterhouse, turnips, snap pea crisps, “balloon dogs”
- Dessert: mini caramel apples, farmhouse cheddar, amaretti cookies, duck fat
Contestants:
- Juliette Borchardt (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mikayla Jones (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Natraj Vairavan (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Nicholas Bruzzano (age: 12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Boared Silly"Arnold Myint, Chris Santos, and Ali Larter{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: boar strip steaks, limburger cheese, arepas, "pig lollipops"
- Entrée: liverwurst, purple sweet potatoes, escarole, branzino
- Dessert: "taco cookies", sour cream, avocados, chicha morada
Contestants:
- Sa'de Ivey (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Emily Stass (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ethan Benson (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Tara O'Donnell (age: 12) (winner)
|}
Chopped Junior Season 3 (2016)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sloppy Apps"Geoffrey Zakarian, Cheryl Hines, and Siri Daly{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sloppy joes, tomatillos, popped corn chips, dandelion greens
- Entrée: lobster tails, fiddlehead ferns, baby white turnips, sicilian pesto
- Dessert: bacon apple pie, mayonnaise, rhubarb, fruit punch drink pouches
Contestants:
- Summer Kelly (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Eliza Roth (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ade Vyodele (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jack Pollock (age: 12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Rattled"Amanda Freitag, Chris Colfer, and Raiza Costa{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sweet limes, broccoli leaves, fruit cereal marshmallow treats, rattlesnake
- Entrée: lamb shoulder, pizza cake, yogurt preserved in oil, chinese long beans
- Dessert: fish wafer ice cream, cashew brittle, longan fruit, espresso
Contestants:
- Israel Oxley (age: 9) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Carson Wood (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Avery Andrasek (age: 9) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lucy Chelton (age: 9) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Beginner's Duck"Angelo Sosa, Marc Murphy, and Bridget Moynahan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: airline pheasant breasts, cucumbers, fresh tomato spread, stuffed olives
- Entrée: peking duck, broccoli, soba noodles, gummy brains
- Dessert: chocolate raspberry tamales, hazelnuts, kiwi berries, jaggery
Contestants:
- Alex Wise (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ellie Zeiler (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Greta Lau (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Christian Bonadio (age: 11) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Think Fig"Sabin Lomac, Aaron Sanchez, and Ta’Rhonda Jones{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sweet red crab, bear graham crackers, striped peppers, chayote squash
- Entrée: grass-fed lamb tenderloin, portobellos, bacon granola, fruit leather
- Dessert: japanese peaches in jelly, clotted cream, figs, cinnamon tortilla stars
Contestants:
- Robbie Lutzker (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ella Rutiaga (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ben Kranitz (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Amandine Waldman (age: 9) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Curry Hurry"Tiffany Derry, Aaron Sanchez, and Busy Philipps{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken & waffle sliders, mustard greens, jicama, pickled buffalo eggs
- Entrée: salmon fillets, carrot noodles, hard pretzels, red curry paste
- Dessert: budino, tarragon, raisins on the vine, lunchbox sushi
Contestants:
- Joshua Lefkoff (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Maya Tornerud (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Nate Siwiec (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Keyanna McBryde (age: 12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Hot Minute"Jason Varitek, Amanda Freitag, and Kristen Kish{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: minute steaks, calabrian chiles, dragon tongue beans, boniato ice pops
- Entrée: cornish hens, white asparagus, salt-cured egg yolks, blueberry ketchup
- Dessert: grilled stuffed bananas, cherries, galangal, striped cakes
Contestants:
- Nicky Lennox (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Rachel Cummings (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lillie Stewart (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Tavia Isaac (age: 12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Halloween Party!"Jackie Sorkin, Scott Conant, and Michelle Trachtenberg{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: jalapeno mummies, lamb heart, bitter melon, vampire blood
- Entrée: halloween lasagna, “zombie scabs”, edamame, ghost toast
- Dessert: "bloody guts", "melon bats", candied bacon, bag of Halloween candy
Contestants:
- Nathan Graddon (age: 10) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ava de Los Santos (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Alex Manka(age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Emma Morrison (age: 12) (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode, featuring the contestants dressed in costumes.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ears for Fears"Chris Santos, Katie Lee, and Alan Thicke{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pig’s ears, ramps, pickled ginger, hasselback potatoes
- Entrée: chicken noodle soup, ostrich steaks, purple asparagus, truffles
- Dessert: monkey bread, papaya, queso fresco, coconut flower vinegar
Contestants:
- Charlie Todd (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jasmine Lucero (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ethan Jackson (eliminated after the dessert)
- Evelyn Dugan (winner)
Notes: All the contestants were beyond the age of twelve.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fish Tale"Chris Santos, Debbie Matenopoulos, and Dale Talde{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beet greens, cheesecake candy bars, soft-serve mango, rainbow trout
- Entrée: pork chops, quinoa, blackberry salsa, okra
- Dessert: rainbow pancakes, cape gooseberries, jordan almonds, Japanese milk soft drink
Contestants:
- Joseph Gloss (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alli Holtz (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lauren Poplaski (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Taytum Graham (age:10) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Snapper Snafus"Scott Conant, Danika Patrick, and Jamika Pessoa{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: duck confit, artichoke hearts, taleggio cheese, tomato soup cupcakes
- Entrée: red snapper, orange soda syrup, thai eggplant, serrano ham croquettes
- Dessert: octopus pie, quick cooking oats, curry powder, meyer lemons
Contestants:
- Taylor Brown (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kemp Guas (age:13) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Will Connor (age:13) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Lilah Donnelly (age:13) (winner)
Notes: Kemp Guas is the son of former Chopped Contestant David Guas.
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"S'more Determination", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
Contestants:
- Dylan Konntz (age:12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Kate Daniel (age:11) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Zikei Brooks (age:12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ella Petitto (age:12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Basket Brawl"Marcus Samuelsson, , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
Contestants:
- Ben Maizes (age:12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Etimfon Bassey (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jenaka Lauretta (age:12) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Aziza Eshun (age:11) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Snack Attack", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
Contestants:
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- (age:) (eliminated after the entrée)
- (age:) (eliminated after the dessert)
- (age:) (winner)
|}
Chopped Junior Season 4 (2016-17)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cup of Glee"Andrew Gruel, Maneet Chauhan, and Meghan Markle{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef satay, giant peanut butter cup, gluten-free pancake mix, pink grapefruit
- Entrée: pork porterhouse, braising greens, wasabi, candy cured olives
- Dessert: pink marshmallow skillets, rice cakes, french vanilla coffee creamer, passion fruit
Contestants:
- Natilee Giles (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sophia Rebello (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jacob Stern (age:13) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Maizy Boosin (age:12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Nest Test"Austin Mahone, Raquel Pelzel, and Aaron Sanchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: bird's nest(spaghetti and meatballs), cherry peppers, sugar snap peas, antipasto platter
- Entrée: poussin, pickled garlic, graham cracker rainbows, red kale
- Dessert: cookie mix gift jar, blood orange chips, kiwi, flax seed milk
Contestants:
- Jamol Manigault (age:11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Aiden Stoyer (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Melinda Stokes (age:11) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Camryn McLelland (age:12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Nugget? Fuhgettaboutit!"Kenny Gilbert, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Mae Whitman{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken nuggets, malabar spinach, mixed marble potatoes, fish lollipops
- Entrée: bay scallops, broccoli, instant noodle soup, preserved lemon syrup
- Dessert: cactus water, biscuit dough, plumcots, dinosaur fossils
Contestants:
- Malachi Maguregui (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sophia Starr (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Christian Olsen (age:13) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Nadjah Bray (age:12) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Donut Sweat It"David Guas, Alex Guarnaschelli, and DeMarcus Ware{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: everything donuts, pencil asparagus, pickled pig lips, heirloom tomatoes
- Entrée: venison rib chops, red mizuna, natural blackberry soda, brownie ends
- Dessert: cricket cookies, blueberry cardamom lassi, mangoes, star anise
Contestants:
- Charlotte "Char" Sloan (age:11) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ernesto Fox (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Sophia Amenedo (age:10) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Caroline Coleman (age:11) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Bug Bites", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer:
- Entrée:
- Dessert:
Contestants:
- Isabella Testa (age:9) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sammy Voit (age:10) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ashley Carter (age:10) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Taliah Dancil (age:11) (winner)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Thanks Kidding", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
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{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Lemon Meringue Why?", , and{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
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See also
References
- ^ a b Julianne McGourty (2011-11-21). "School Chefs Compete on "Chopped"". NBCUniversal, Inc. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
- ^ Cynthia Littleton (2011-11-21). "Doing good at Thanksgiving". Variety. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
- ^ Chou, Jessica. "The Best 'Chopped' Application You'll Read All Day". The Daily Meal. Retrieved 20 August 2016.