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Chopped Junior Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Curd Is the Word
Tue, Oct 27, 2015 60 mins
In the series premiere, four kid chefs must tame the sweetness of some basket items in the first round; pizza is treated as a fine surprise when making entrées; and desserts are created using lemon curd and a fun retro candy. The judging panel includes Billy Gardell, Marcela Valladolid and Geoffrey Zakarian.
Episode 2
Chasing Rainbow Bagals
Tue, Nov 3, 2015 60 mins
Strange bagels, a strong paste and an injury make for an exciting appetizer round. Later, the chefs get to cook with fresh pasta sheets and gooey marshmallows.
Episode 3
Shake It Up
Tue, Nov 10, 2015 60 mins
Beet hummus and head-on shrimp are found in the appetizer basket; a giant milkshake gives the kid chefs something to get excited about when making entrées; and desserts are created using fruit and yogurt.
Episode 4
A Chopped Junior Thanksgiving
Tue, Nov 17, 2015 60 mins
Thanksgiving meals are cooked for the judges, who include Martha Stewart, Chris Santos and Geoffrey Zakarian. First, appetizers are made using spiral ham; and three different turkey parts must be used in the entrée round. Finally, pumpkin-spice lattes get the kid chefs thinking about ice cream for dessert.
Episode 5
Fungi Times
Tue, Nov 24, 2015 60 mins
The first round features strange fungi and frozen treats. Later, the junior chefs express their dislike of unappealing entrée ingredients; and they find it challenging to turn French fries into desserts.
Episode 6
Adorably Ambitious
Tue, Dec 1, 2015 60 mins
Actress Mila Kunis joins chefs Scott Conant and Madison Cowan at the judges' table. Included: Appetizer baskets contain both yummy and yucky ingredients; the heat is on to cook a perfect salmon dish; and creativity is needed when transforming an iconic cake.
Episode 7
Culinary Elves
Tue, Dec 8, 2015 60 mins
Gingerbread houses, leg of lamb and donut snowmen are among the festive ingredients the four junior chefs have to work with when they cook to impress judges Sam Kass, Marc Murphy and Martha Stewart.
Episode 8
Cereal Miracles
Tue, Dec 15, 2015 60 mins
Model Camila Alves and chefs Michelle Bernstein and Scott Conant serve as the judges. The first round, featuring shellfish and a dried seafood snack, leaves one chef in tears. Later, cereal and a beautiful cut of meat are used to make entrées; and a pre-baked cake creates a challenge when it comes time for dessert.
Episode 9
Future Stars
Tue, Dec 22, 2015 60 mins
Laila Ali, Marc Murphy and Sam Talbot are the judges for a battle that begins with a creepy-crawly snack and fried onions in the appetizer basket. Later, the junior chefs show disdain for a canned product in the entrée round; and balance is key when making desserts with really sweet mandatory ingredients.
Episode 10
Birthday Cake Crush
Tue, Dec 29, 2015 60 mins
Twin sisters are among the competitors. Included: Cookies and veggies are mandatory ingredients in the first round; a beautiful birthday cake takes the young chefs by surprise when cooking entrées; and salty and sweet are the flavors found in the dessert basket.
Episode 11
Cuteness Overload
Tue, Jan 5, 2016 60 mins
Young chefs create appetizers with a classic kid food and some unusual chips. Later, they are given a sour basket ingredient in the entrée round; and a puny snack could make them crabby when making desserts. Hayden Panettiere serves as a judge.
Episode 12
Candy Rock Bottom
Tue, Jan 12, 2016 60 mins
Appetizers are made with a popular afternoon snack; Mexican ingredients are featured in the entrée round; and bugs don't go over well with the chefs when preparing desserts.
Episode 13
Batter Hurry Up!
Tue, Jan 19, 2016 60 mins
Junior chefs from "Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off" compete. Among the ingredients they must transform are a leftover burger and sweet drink in the appetizer round. Later, they are given cake batter and chicken to work with when making entrées; and time gets away from the junior chefs when they bake desserts.