Take Heart
Season 15, Episode 11
Peppers and pork are combined to make appetizers; a "heart stopping" protein awaits the chefs in the entrée round; and ingredients that are supersweet are found in the dessert baskets.
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A hearing-impaired chef is among the four competitors. Included: Appetizer dishes are made with mussels and saffron; a protein proves tricky, especially when combined with blackberries; and sheets of pasta are transformed into desserts.
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Chefs who've had weight-loss success share their stories as they try to prepare healthy dishes for the judges, which proves challenging in the appetizer round when they are faced with a fatty protein. Also: They must break down a fish; transform a snack food; and wow with angel-food cake.
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Chefs who served in the Army or Navy compete. Included: The appetizer-course basket contains a freeze-dried surprise; and entrée ingredients consist of a large loaf, a chop of meat and a tough candy.
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Black Forest bacon and prune juice are the first ingredients given to the chefs tasked with the challenge of preparing dishes that represent breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Four amateurs are tasked with using a sea creature in appetizers and are thrown for a loop by an unfamiliar tuber in the entrée round. Also: Desserts must include crackers and red wine.
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Momumental
Season 15, Episode 5
Four mothers who are not professional chefs compete. For appetizers, they must break down an uncommon protein and incorporate coffee into their dishes. Later, a grain and a green are part of the entrée round; and desserts are prepared using nutty and fruity flavors.
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A pregrilled protein and a dried fruit must be used in appetizers; a chef deals with jitters during the entrée round; and curry desserts are presented to the judges before a winner is declared.
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The competition begins with ingredients inspired by Australia. In the dessert round, lemon verbena and lollies must be used.
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The competing chefs are faced with baskets containing ingredients chosen by viewers.
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Heads Up!
Season 15, Episode 1
The chefs are surprised to find an ingredient in the appetizer basket staring back at them. Later, a dangerous situation arises while entrées are being prepared; and desserts are made using yellow rice and persimmons.
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