A high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets “chopped” by our panel of esteemed culinary luminaries until the last man or woman left standing claims victory.
Cast: Ted Allen
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13 episodes
1. Pilot: Octopus, Duck, Animal CrackersIn the series opener, four chefs must use octopus, duck and animal crackers to make an extraordinary three-course meal in three rounds of competition. A panel of culinary experts determines which chef's dishes deserve the $10,000 prize. Hosted by Ted Allen.TV-GCCJan 13, 2009
2. Tofu, Blueberries, OystersFeatured ingredients include tofu, blueberries and oysters.TV-GCCJan 20, 2009
3. Avocado, Tahini, Bran FlakesThe chefs must work with avocado, cantaloupe, pecans, bran flakes and brioche bread.TV-GCCJan 27, 2009
4. Banana, Collard Greens, GritsThe chefs must work with bananas, collard greens and grits.TV-GCCFeb 3, 2009
5. Yucca, Watermelon, TortillasThe chefs must work with yucca, watermelon and tortillas in three rounds of competition.TV-GCCFeb 10, 2009
6. Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, BeetsFeatured ingredients include canned peaches (appetizers); fruit punch and rice cakes (entrée); and beets, goat cheese and oatmeal (final course).TV-GCCFeb 17, 2009
7. Quail, Arctic Char, BeerThe chefs must use quail in their appetizers, arctic char in their entrées, and beer in their desserts.TV-GCCFeb 24, 2009
8. Coconut, Calamari and DonutsThe chefs must use coconut in their appetizers, calamari in their entrées and donuts with smoked Gouda in their desserts.TV-GCCMar 3, 2009
9. Mac & Cheese, Cola, BaconMacaroni-and-cheese, cola and bacon are among the featured ingredients.TV-GCCMar 10, 2009
10. String Cheese, Jicama, GingersnapsThe chefs must use string cheese in their appetizers, jicama in their entrées and gingersnaps in their desserts.TV-GCCMar 17, 2009
11. Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, CerealThe chefs must use apples, shrimp and peanut butter in their appetizers; kielbasa and pepperoncini in their entrées; and cereal in their desserts.TV-GCCMar 24, 2009
12. Chocolate, Mussels and FigsChocolate, figs and mussels are among the featured ingredients.TV-GCCMar 31, 2009
13. Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi BearsThe chefs must work with strawberries, turkey and gummi bears.TV-GCCApr 7, 2009
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★ 6.5/10200964 seasons817 episodesReturning Series
A high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets “chopped” by our panel of esteemed culinary luminaries until the last man or woman left standing claims victory.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Michael Pearlman
- Created by
- Michael Krupat, Dave Noll, Linda Lea
- Cast
- Ted Allen
- Studio
- Notional
