A late-night snack theme yields cheesy loaded potato bites, Philly cheesesteak wontons and creamy Tuscan salmon pasta. Guest judge: Kristen Kish.
EP2 No Time to DineOct 12, 2022
Date night comes to the kitchen with an array of aphrodisiac appetizers and wildly reimagined beef Wellingtons. Guest judge: Derrell Smith.
EP3 Kids Eat the Darndest ThingsOct 12, 2022
It's a battle of the moms with kid-friendly eats, from a cat-shaped broccoli cheddar waffle to chocolatey cupcakes. Guest judge: Jacques Torres.
EP4 Holidays the Easy WaysOct 12, 2022
Contestants cook up festive cheer and big flavors with no-bake desserts and a Thanksgiving dinner made in under 75 minutes. Guest judge: Alyse Whitney.
EP5 Breakfast to Impress FastOct 12, 2022
The most important meal of the day gets all the love with waffle rancheros, breakfast pizza and a savory Dutch baby. Guest judge: Kat Kinsman.
EP6 Vacation RecreatedOct 12, 2022
Contestants cook a flattened pork loin with a hotel iron and other on-the-go hacks in a series of vacation-themed battles. Guest judge: Alisa Reynolds.
EP7 Dinner, Dinner Chicken Winner!Oct 12, 2022
A tricky two-round poultry challenge spawns homey dishes like Cajun pasta, pollo guisado and "hillbilly" chicken piccata. Guest judge: Monti Carlo.
EP8 Stuff, Skewer and a...Toast!Oct 12, 2022
Creative cooks ring in the new year with decadent finger foods, then use luxurious ingredients to make an entree and a dessert. Guest judge: Ilan Hall.
Talented home cooks put their skills and creativity to the test making fast and easy dishes that are wildly delicious — and worthy of a big cash prize.