Synopsis
The 'Chopped' judges take a turn in the kitchen, using the mandatory basket ingredients to create delectable dishes.
Episodes
1E1All-Stars, Dads, ChocolateThe Chopped judges take on notorious mystery baskets. Alex Guarnaschelli wrestles with puff pastry, Maneet Chauhan and Chris Santos have a fish-and-chips battle, and a wine-sipping Ted Allen provides dramatic narration.21m2E2After Hours Ultimate ChampionsNo longer just watching, Chopped judges are taking over the kitchen21m3E3Teens, Leftovers and Pigs FeetChopped judges triumph over baskets that had chef contestants flummoxed.21m4E4Trash Fish, Breakfast, SpicyChopped judges are ready for anything. Marc Murphy's "chef cam" shows a new angle, breakfast unites the boys until Ted Allen throws ingredients at Scott Conant, and Maneet Chauhan's title of Maestro of Spice is put on the line.21m5E5Rock Stars, Lamb, Late NightIn the Chopped judges' first round, they revisit a dessert basket. In round two, a rack of lamb offers them a chance to show off their skills. In the final round, they find creative ways to include late-night-themed ingredients.21m6E6Short Order, Celebrity FinaleChopped judges try to tame sugary kid favorites. Churros and champagne figure as Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc Murphy tackle celebrity tournament ingredients. Once Scott Conant perfects his hair, he takes on a whole suckling pig.21m7E7Carnival, ThanksgivingGeoffrey Zakarian hosts as Ted Allen and the judges face a carnival-themed basket full of fried snacks. Alex Guarnaschelli speaks up when she notices someone forgot an item, then the chefs tear into Thanksgiving ingredients.21m8E8Halloween, Grandma, MeatballChopped judges must work "watermelon brains" and chocolate-covered bugs into Halloween desserts. Trash-talk and ingredient thievery ensue as they tackle Grandma's meatloaf. French custard proves tricky to work into appetizers.21m9E9Bizarre, April Fools', BBQChopped judges face goat heads in round one. In round two, they must make sense of ingredients in disguise. In round three, they take on ingredients from a barbecue competition.21m10E10Halloween, Striped Bass, PizzaThe Chopped judges must use creepy, bloody and slimy foods, striped bass and pizza to create culinary masterpieces.21m
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