Chef and entrepreneur Esther Choi beefs up three boxes for the home cooks' first challenge. Later, they must impress her with Asian-inspired flavors.
EP2 American DinerDec 16, 2022
The home cooks think outside the box to prepare elevated diner classics for chef, restaurateur and James Beard-nominated cookbook author Richard Blais.
EP3 Southern ComfortDec 16, 2022
Three more home cooks whip up creative comfort food for Melba Wilson, the queen of Southern cooking, by bidding on items like her Cajun spice mix.
EP4 Backyard BBQDec 16, 2022
The home cooks must smoke the competition to impress barbecue champ Melissa Cookston, who gives one lucky chef feedback ahead of judging.
EP5 Italian FeastDec 16, 2022
James Beard Award winner Nancy Silverton auctions off her freshly-made pesto and asks the home cooks to use Italian-themed boxes for a “piazza party."
EP6 A Taste of MexicoDec 16, 2022
New York Times bestselling cookbook author Rick Martínez challenges three new contestants to turn up the heat with fish dishes and spicy pork boxes.
EP7 Global FusionDec 16, 2022
Game expert Nyesha Arrington sends out boxes including rabbit, ostrich and venison, pushing the home cooks to improvise beyond their comfort zones.
EP8 Best of BrunchDec 16, 2022
Acclaimed chef, entrepreneur and TV personality Gabe Kennedy invites the home cooks to celebrate one of his favorite meals: brunch.
In this kitchen contest, home cooks bid on ingredients to create dishes that will impress celebrity guest judges — and win the cash left in their bank.