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13 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
Tue, Jul 26, 2016 60 mins
Sloppy joes must be transformed in the appetizer round; a red pesto and white turnips make for some interesting entrée ingredients; and the junior chefs work with a yummy bacon-apple pie when making desserts.
Episode 2
Tue, Aug 2, 2016 60 mins
The young cooks deal with squeamishness when they are forced to butcher and cook snakes in the appetizer round. In the entrée round, a dense oddball of a cake must be worked into lamb shoulder dishes. And finally, the finalists make creative, caffeinated desserts for the judges, who include Chris Colfer, Raiza Costa and Amanda Freitag.
Episode 3
Tue, Aug 30, 2016 60 mins
Actress Bridget Moynahan joins chefs Marc Murphy and Angelo Sosa at the judges' table. Basket ingredients include pheasant in the appetizer round and something gummy and some yummy ducks for entrées. Finally, one of the junior chefs scrambles for a backup plan when a key dessert element doesn't turn out right.
Episode 4
Tue, Sep 6, 2016 60 mins
Ta'Rhonda Jones, Sabin Lomac and Aaron Sanchez are the judges for a cooking battle that ends on a sweet note with some figs and fancy peaches. But first, the young cooks struggle when transforming expensive seafood into impressive appetizers. Also: Bacon is discovered in an odd place in the entrée basket.
Episode 5
Tue, Sep 13, 2016 60 mins
Actress Busy Philipps joins chefs Tiffany Derry and Aaron Sanchez to judge dishes prepared by a group of ambitious junior chefs, who discover an odd egg and a unique version of chicken and waffles in the first basket. Later, orange noodles and a red paste are among the colorful entrée ingredients. And finally, it's time to get creative with Italian pudding and sweet sushi-shaped sandwiches in the dessert round.
Episode 6
Tue, Sep 20, 2016 60 mins
Amanda Freitag, Kristen Kish and Jason Varitek take on judging responsibilities for a battle that begins with a 30-minute appetizer round featuring minute steak as the main ingredient. Then, the chefs must break down a bird and use cool ketchup when making entrées. Finally, a delicious stuffed fruit and a fun snack cake are among the dessert components.
Episode 7
Tue, Oct 4, 2016 60 mins
Gory surprises, including spicy mummies and a spooky casserole, show up in every Halloween-theme basket as the costumed competitors cook to impress judges Michelle Trachtenberg, Scott Conant and Jackie Sorkin.
Episode 8
Tue, Oct 11, 2016 60 mins
Pigs' ears and potatoes are found in the appetizer baskets; a container of soup and a can of truffles could make for strange entrée combos; and for dessert, monkey bread and queso fresco must be used by the pair of kids competing. Alan Thicke joins Katie Lee and Chris Santos on the judging panel.
Episode 9
Tue, Oct 18, 2016 60 mins
The competition begins with the junior chefs composing starters with seafood and a healthy frozen dessert. Next, they present pork chop plates to judges Debbie Matenopoulos, Chris Santos and Dale Talde. Finally, major setbacks are encountered as rainbow pancake dishes are prepared.
Episode 10
Tue, Oct 25, 2016 60 mins
Judges Danika Patrick, Jamika Pessoa and Scott Conant are served appetizers made with duck and some wild-flavored cupcakes in the first round. Then, different routes are taken with snapper as the main ingredient. In the end, a playful pie and a tart surprise are used to create dessert dishes.
Episode 11
Tue, Nov 8, 2016 60 mins
Chefs Tiffany Derry and Alex Guarnaschelli join actress Jennette McCurdy at the judges' table. First, a peculiar hot dog pasta must be incorporated into appetizer dishes. Then, the young chefs are faced with combining s'mores, French fries and a difficult-to-prepare protein. Finally, adorable dumplings and fancy fruit are in the mix for dessert.
Episode 12
Tue, Nov 22, 2016 60 mins
Unusual gifts from the sea are found in the appetizer basket. Then, the young cooks are faced with a flavor-balancing act when something sweet and something bitter are presented in the entrée round. Finally, things get hectic when making chocolate ravioli desserts.
Episode 13
Tue, Dec 13, 2016 60 mins
Round 1 offers the junior chefs a chance to make appetizers with cheese and a spreadable protein. Then, a strange pink pickle and a crispy, house-made snack food keep the kids on their toes. Finally, the judges wish they could jump in and help when there's a marshmallow mishap.