1. Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers
Aired: Jan 13, 2009Will the judges prefer the more whimsical or traditional dish?
2. Tofu, Blueberries and Oysters
Aired: Jan 20, 2009What will it take to amaze the judges all the way through to the dessert cour...
3. Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes
Aired: Jan 27, 2009The chefs are baffled to find a breakfast staple in the Appetizer Round myste...
4. Banana, Collard Greens, Grits
Aired: Feb 3, 2009Wrapped in bacon, wrapped in basil, fried and bruleed, bananas take center st...
5. Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas
Aired: Feb 10, 2009It's grace under pressure as the chefs attempt to wow the judges. Can waterme...
6. Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets
Aired: Feb 17, 2009Stymied by canned peaches in the appetizer round and fruit punch and rice cak...
7. Quail, Arctic Char, Beer
Aired: Feb 24, 2009The chefs are determined to give their all from the start. Between Quail, Arc...
8. Coconut, Calamari and Donuts
Aired: Mar 3, 2009The mandatory ingredients in the appetizer basket evoke nervous laughter and ...
9. Mac & Cheese, Cola and Bacon
Aired: Mar 10, 2009When a box of macaroni and cheese appears in the appetizer basket, the contes...
10. String Cheese, Jicama and Gingersnaps
Aired: Mar 17, 2009The judges are dismayed when some of the chefs fail to creatively transform t...
11. Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, Cereal
Aired: Mar 24, 2009The chefs must use apples, shrimp and peanut butter in their appetizers; pick...
12. Chocolate, Mussels and Figs
Aired: Mar 31, 2009Ted Allen hosts as the chefs open their appetizer baskets to find bitter-swee...
13. Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears
Aired: Apr 7, 2009See which challenger gets chopped after each round with ingredients like Stra...