List of Chopped epi ode

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This is the list of episodes for the Food Network competition reality series Chopped. New episodes are broadcast on Tuesday at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET. Contents [hide] 1 Series overview 2 Season 1 (2009) 3 Season 2 (2009) 4 Season 3 (200910) 5 Season 4 (2010) 6 Season 5 (2010) 7 Season 6 (2011) 8 Season 7 (2011) 9 Season 8 (2011) 10 Season 9 (2011) 11 Season 10 (201112) 12 Season 11 (2012) 13 Season 12 (2012) 14 Season 13 (201213) 15 Season 14 (2013) 16 Season 15 (2013) 17 Season 16 (2013) 18 Season 17 (2013) 19 References

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Series overview[edit]
Season 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Episodes 13 13 13 13 13 12 10 6 16 6 16 17 15 13 13 TBA TBA Premiere January 13, 2009 June 16, 2009 October 13, 2009 April 6, 2010 July 20, 2010 January 4, 2011 May 3, 2011 July 12, 2011 August 30, 2011 December 20, 2011 February 7, 2012 May 29, 2012 September 4, 2012 January 6, 2013 April 2, 2013 June 2, 2013 August 13, 2013 Finale April 7, 2009 September 29, 2009 March 9, 2010 July 13, 2010 November 28, 2010 April 26, 2011 July 5, 2011 August 16, 2011 December 13, 2011 January 30, 2012 May 8, 2012 August 21, 2012 January 1, 2013 May 5, 2013 July 23, 2013 TBA TBA

Season 1 (2009)[edit]
Serie s No. 1 Seaso n No. 1 "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers" Title Original airdate January 13, 2009

Ingredients: Appetizer: baby octopus, bok choy, oyster sauce, smoked paprika Entre: duck breast, green onions, ginger, honey Dessert: prunes, animal crackers, cream cheese Contestants: Summer Kriegshauser, Private Chef and Nutrition Coach, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Perry Pollaci, Private Chef and Sous chef, Bar Blanc, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Katie Rosenhouse, Pastry Chef, Olana Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Sandy Davis, Catering Chef, Showstoppers Catering at Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY (winner) 2 2 "Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters" Ingredients: Appetizer: firm tofu, tomato paste, prosciutto Entre: daikon, pork loin, Napa cabbage, Thai chiles, Blue Point oysters Dessert: phyllo dough, gorgonzola cheese, pineapple rings, blueberries Contestants: Raymond Jackson, Private Caterer and Culinary Instructor, Westchester County, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Klaus Kronsteiner, Chef de cuisine, Liberty National Golf Course, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the entre) Christopher Jackson, Executive Chef and Owner, Ted and Honey, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Newville, PA (winner) 3 3 "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes" Ingredients: Appetizer: lump crab meat, dried shiitake mushrooms, pink grapefruit, bran cereal Entre: ground beef, cannellini beans, tahini paste, grape jelly Dessert: brioche, cantaloupe, pecans, avocados Contestants: Margaritte Malfy, Executive Chef and Co-owner, La Palapa, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez

January 20, 2009 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

January 27, 2009 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

 Rachelle Rodwell, Chef de cuisine, SoHo Grand Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Chris Burke, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, LAtelier de Jol Robuchon, New York, NY (winner) 4 4 "Banana, Collard Greens, Grits" Ingredients: Appetizer: ground beef, wonton wrappers, cream of mushroom soup, bananas Entre: scallops, collard greens, anchovies, sour cream Dessert: maple syrup, black plums, almond butter, walnuts, quick grits Contestants:

February 3, 2009 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian

Sean Chudoba, Executive Chef, Ayza Wine Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Kyle Shadix, Chef, Registered Dietician and Culinary Consultant, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Luis Gonzalez, Executive Chef, Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Tam, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: In the appetizer round, Chef Chuboda refused to use bananas in his dish, leading to his elimination. In the dessert round, Chef Gonzalez accidentally used salt in sugar in his dish, asserting that this resulted in his elimination. 5 5 Ingredients: "Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy February 10, 2009

Appetizer: watermelon, canned sardines, pepper jack cheese, zucchini Entre: beef shoulder, yucca, raisins, ancho chiles, dill pickles Dessert: flour tortillas, prosecco, Canadian bacon, roasted chestnuts Contestants: John Keller, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Andrea Bergquist, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Ed Witt, Executive Chef / Wine Director, Bloomingdale Road and Wine Directory, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Josh Emett, Chef de cuisine, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (winner) 6 6 "Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets"

February 17, 2009

Ingredients: Appetizer: asparagus, chorizo, button mushrooms, canned peaches Entre: rice cakes, chicken thighs, plantains, fruit punch, cocktail onions Dessert: beets, goat cheese, quick cook oatmeal, crystallized ginger Contestants: Cindi Avila, Catering Manager and Chef, Crisp, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Lucas Manteca, Chef/Restaurateur, Sea Salt and Quahog's Restaurants, Stone Harbor, NJ (eliminated after the entre) Robert Burmeister, Executive Chef and Co-Owner, Chow Gourmet Kitchen, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Chris Coleman, Private Executive Chef, Long Island, NY (winner) 7 7 "Quail, Arctic Char, Beer" Ingredients: Appetizer: endive, frozen peas, quail, red seedless grapes Entre: watercress, tamarind paste, creamed corn, Arctic char Dessert: pitted dates, frozen pie crust, caramel candy, stout beer Contestants:

Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez

February 24, 2009 Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag

Melinda Dorn, Sous chef and Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ralph Battista Jr., Executive Chef, Butterfield 8, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Lior Lev Sercarz, Chef and Entrepreneur, La Bote Biscuits and La Bote Epices, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Abe Lopez, Chef de cuisine, Pacifico, Center Valley, PA (winner) 8 8 "Coconut, Calamari, Donuts" Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: turbot, nori sheets, pistachios, coconut Entre: rainbow chard, papaya, granola, parsnips, calamari Dessert: plain donuts, smoked gouda, white chocolate, dried apricots Contestants: Gwen LePape, Executive Chef, Frederick's Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

March 3, 2009

Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos

 Francesco Peluso, Executive Chef, Peluso's Italian Specialties, Clifton, NJ (eliminated after the entre) David Ogren, Executive Chef, Almos Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Mina Newman, Executive Chef, Christos Steakhouse, Astoria, NY (winner) Episode notes: In the appetizer round, Chef LePape failed to get any food onto his plates. The judges allowed him to bring the pan from the oven to the tasting table to allow the taste the fish he had prepared after the other competitors were asked for their permission to do so. Despite this, Chef LePape was eliminated. 9 9 Ingredients: "Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon" Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy March 10, 2009

Appetizer: boxed macaroni and cheese, artichokes, tilapia Entre: eggplant, ground pork, poblano chiles, avocados, cola Dessert: oranges, grapefruit, semi-sweet chocolate chips, bacon Contestants: David Goldwhite, Private Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Gypsy Gifford, Executive Chef, Cafe Pinot, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entre) William Lustberg, Sous chef / saucier, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) James Briscione, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (winner) 10 10 "String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps" Ingredients: Appetizer: chicken wings, soba noodles, celery, string cheese Entre: striped bass, pimento peppers, jicama, mangoes, brie cheese Dessert: ginger snaps, crme frache, instant coffee, carrots Contestants: Jonathan Jernigan, Executive Chef, Catering by Jonathan, Willingboro, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) King Phojanakong, Executive Chef, Kuma Inn, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Soulayphet Schwader, Executive Chef, Talay Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (winner) 11 11 "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, Cereal"

March 17, 2009 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian

March 24, 2009

Ingredients: Appetizer: peanut butter, Granny Smith apples, jumbo shrimp Entre: kielbasa, pepperoncini, fingerling potatoes, tarragon Dessert: marshmallow spread, chocolate puff cereal, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dried strawberries Contestants: Alina Eisenhauer, Pastry Chef, Sweet, Woodstock, CT (eliminated after the appetizer) Todd Miller, Executive Chef, STK, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Michael Giletto, Executive Chef, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Jackie Lee, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner) 12 12 "Chocolate, Mussels and Figs" Ingredients: Appetizer: beef tenderloin, cucumber, Asian pears, bittersweet chocolate Entre: mussels, canned tomatoes, pita bread, celery root Dessert: black mission figs, slivered almonds, lemons Contestants: Michael Selicious, Executive Chef, Wickets Inn, Onset, MA (eliminated after the appetizer) Nigel Spence, Owner and Executive Chef, Ripe Kitchen and Bar, Mt. Vernon, NY (eliminated after the entre) Melissa Levy, Executive Chef, IBM, Newburgh, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (winner) 13 13 "Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears" Ingredients: Appetizer: salmon, radicchio, ginger, strawberries Entre: turkey breast, baby turnips, pearl onions, coconut flakes Dessert: blackberries, kiwi, wonton wrappers, gummy bears Contestants: Victor Cabezas, Chef and Owner, Misav, Totowa, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)

Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag

March 31, 2009 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian

April 7, 2009 Judges: Aarn Snchez Amanda Freitag Scott Conant

 Jonathan Contes, Chef and Part Owner, Eat Mosaic, St. James, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entre) Amy Roth, Chef and Owner, Amy Kate Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionn, Montclair, NJ (winner)

Season 2 (2009)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 14 1 "Salty Veggies & Heated Battles" Ingredients: Appetizer: sea beans, ginger ale, pork tenderloin Entre: baby artichokes, cashew butter, monkfish, Thai chiles Dessert: jicama, pepitas, blueberries Contestants: Fritz Knipschildt, Chef and Chocolatier, Knipschildt Chocolatier, Norwalk, CT (eliminated after the appetizer) Cheryl Perry, Chef and Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) David Rotter, Executive Chef, Campo, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Jason Zukas, Chef Consultant, Bocca Fina, Queens, NY (winner) 15 2 "High Hopes" Ingredients: Appetizer: calamari, Brussels sprouts, Asian pears Entre: bison, dried mango, leeks, Belgian-style ale Dessert: ancho chiles, semi-sweet chocolate, black plums Contestants: Nicole Puzio, Executive Chef, Ox Restaurant, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) David Kirschner, Sous chef, W Hotel, Hoboken, NJ (eliminated after the entre) Michael Ferraro, Executive Chef, Delicatessen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Title Original airdate June 16, 2009 Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

Jun 23, 2009 Judges: Scott Conant [[Amanda Freitag]] Marc Murphy

 John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (winner) 16 3 "Floundering Around" Ingredients: Appetizer: beef shoulder, fish sauce, canned pumpkin Entre: flounder, yellow plantains, baby bok choy, mini watermelon Dessert: tomatillos, crme frache, plain donuts Contestants: Massimo Felici, Executive Chef, Ristorante DeGrezia, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Christine Campbell, Butcher and Private Chef, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entre) Julio Lazzarini, Executive Chef and Owner, Orillas Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Wilmington, DE (eliminated after the dessert) Marc Spooner, Production Chef, Great Performances Catering, New York, NY (winner) 17 4 "Pride on the Plate" Ingredients: Appetizer: duck breast, polenta, sharon fruit Entre: rainbow trout, baby turnips, tamarind concentrate, serrano ham Dessert: sliced almonds, Okinawan sweet potatoes, brioche, sambuca Contestants: Shaya Klechevsky, Personal Chef and Instructor, At Your Palate, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Pasquale Frola, Executive Sous Chef, Naples 45, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Giuliano Matarese, Executive Chef, Arte Caf, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Roshni Mansukhani, Executive Sous chef and Private Chef, Boston, MA (winner) Episode notes: During each of the three rounds, Chef Matarese failed to complete plating his dishes. 18 5 Ingredients: "Pretty Please with a Pepper on Top"

June 30, 2009 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

July 7, 2009 Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

July 14, 2009 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli

Appetizer: ground turkey, piquillo peppers, gooseberries Entre: top round of lamb, coconut flakes, snap peas, quick grits

 Dessert: celery, blood oranges, frozen pie crust, jaggery Contestants: Barbara Sibley, Executive Chef and Owner, La Palapa Cocina Mexicana, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Christopher Nguyen, Chef Consultant, Keo Asian Restaurant, York, PA (eliminated after the entre) Paul Viggiano, Chef de cuisine, Docs Steakhouse, Sparta, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Tyler Anderson, Executive Chef, The Copper Beech Inn, Essex, CT (winner) 19 6 "A Prickly Situation" Ingredients: Appetizer: brioche, fennel, sea urchin Entre: blackstrap molasses, red snapper, parsley root, dried cranberries Dessert: bulgur wheat, pomegranate juice, pineapple, green papaya Contestants: Peter Klein, Executive Chef and Part Owner, Chow Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ross Gill, Executive Chef and General Manager, Home Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Yvan Lemoine, Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (winner) 20 7 "Pods, Grills and Sticky Fingers" Ingredients: Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, edamame, golden raisins Entre: flank steak, grape juice, goat cheese, lemongrass Dessert: coffee liqueur, avocados, boiled ginkgo nuts, honeycomb Contestants: Moha Orchid, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Maristella Innocenti, Owner and Chef, Matilda, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Matthew Zappoli, Owner and Executive Chef, Tre Amici, Long Branch, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Joe Bayley, Sous chef, Cobblestone Foods, New York, NY (winner)

Chris Santos

July 21, 2009 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos

July 28, 2009 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian

21 8 Ingredients:

"A Wish Upon A Starfruit" Judges:

August 11, 2009 Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

Appetizer: red currant jam, merguez sausage, broccoli Entre: chicken breast, dandelion greens, starfruit, cherry liqueur Dessert: grape leaves, sesame seeds, honeydew melon, pickled ginger Contestants: Ming Lu, Line Cook, Le Cirque, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Pedro Diz, Sous chef, Fresh Direct, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Lisa Schoen, Executive Chef and Food Stylist, Mad River Post and In Your Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (winner) 22 9 "Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate" Ingredients: Appetizer: olive oil packed tuna, English cucumbers, buckwheat flour Entre: knockwurst, pretzels, ramps, mangosteen Dessert: biscuit dough, pistachios, dried hibiscus flowers, black olives Contestants:

August 25, 2009 Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez

Simon Lange, Chef and Restaurateur, Apartment 138, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Rory O'Farrell, Executive Chef, Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Mor Amitzur, Executive Chef, The View at the Marriott Marquis, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: Chef Amitzur cut his finger in the appetizer round. The judges told the producer who then told Amitzur to bandage the wound and redo his dish. Amitzur also doub in the entre and dessert rounds, which the judges felt was a health hazard. 23 10 Ingredients: "Chopped Champions Event, Round One: The Ultimate Face-off" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli September 8, 2009

Appetizer: crayfish, red seedless grapes, fiddlehead ferns Entre: quail, guava nectar, udon noodles, dinosaur kale

 Dessert: baby kiwi, Israeli couscous, rice paper, saffron Contestants:

Marc Murphy

Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionn, Montclair, NJ (Episode 1.13 "Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears") (eliminated after the appetizer) Sandy Davis, Catering Chef, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY (Episode 1.1 "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers") (eliminated after the entre) Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (Episode 2.6 "A Prickly Situation") (eliminated after the dessert) James Briscione, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (Episode 1.9 "Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon") (advances to next episode) (winner) Episode notes: This is the first "Chopped Champions" event, featuring winners of past episodes. The winner of the episode won a cash prize and competed in the next episode a three new champions. 24 11 Ingredients: "Chopped Champions Event, Round Two: Best of the Best" Judges: Scott Conant Jody Williams Aarn Snchez September 15, 2009

Appetizer: cockles, kohlrabi, pita bread Entre: ground chicken, green tea leaves, mustard oil, braeburn apples Dessert: chocolate wafers, manchego cheese, passionfruit, goji berries Contestants:

Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Newville, Pennsylvania (Episode 1.2 "Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters") (eliminated after the appetizer) Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (Episode 1.12 "Chocolate, Mussels and Figs") (eliminated after the entre) James Briscione (returning champion) (eliminated after the dessert) Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Tam, New York, NY (Episode 1.4 "Banana, Collard Greens, Grits") (advances to next episode) (winner) 25 12 "Chopped Champions Event, Round Three: All-Stars Showdown" September 22, 2009 Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: lavash bread, preserved lemons, squab Entre: bluefish, papaya, ginger snaps, beef jerky Dessert: butter crackers, grapefruit, feta cheese, gin Contestants: Jackie Lee, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.11 "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal") (eliminated after the appetizer) Einat Admony (returning champion) (eliminated after the entre) Chris Santos Geoffrey Zakarian Marc Murphy

 Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, LAtelier de Jol Robuchon, New York, NY (Episode 1.3 "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes") (eliminated after the dessert) Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (Episode 2.8 "A Wish Upon a Starfruit") (advances to next episode) (winner) Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature an all-male panel of judges. 26 13 Ingredients: "Chopped Champions Event, Round Four: Bring It!" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez September 29, 2009

Appetizer: lobster, bananas, endive Entre: pork loin, watercress, galia melon, taro root Dessert: matzo, pomegranate molasses, roasted chestnuts, baby fennel Contestants:

Cody Utzman (returning champion) (eliminated after the appetizer) Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (Episode 2.9 "Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate") (eliminated after the entre) John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (Episode 2.2 "High Hopes") (eliminated after the dessert) Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (Episode 1.10 "String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps") (winner)

Season 3 (200910)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 27 1 "When Chefs Collide" Ingredients: Appetizer: Manila clams, kumquats, croissants Entre: ground pork, camembert, sweet vermouth, haricots verts Dessert: carrots, goat cheese, quick grits, pomelo Contestants: Peter Giannakas, Chef and Restaurateur, Ovelia Psistaria Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Angie Shaghaghi, Chef Instructor, Creative Cooks, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Title Original airdate October 13, 2009 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Scott Conant Aarn Snchez

 Cisse Elhadji, Chef and Restaurateur, Ponty Bistro, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Dean Yasharian, Executive Sous chef, Bar Boulud, New York, NY (winner) 28 2 "Oh My Goshy, Umeboshi" Ingredients: Appetizer: peas, peaches, eel Entre: shrimp, oatmeal, butternut squash, umeboshi Dessert: parsnips, limoncello, soda crackers, sharp cheddar cheese Contestants:

October 20, 2009 Judges: Aarn Snchez Jody Williams Geoffrey Zakarian

Jeffrey Baruch, Executive Chef, London Lennie's Seafood Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Barbara Esmonde, Executive Chef, Mediterranean Catering, Wynnewood, PA (eliminated after the entre) Peter Karapanagiotis, Executive Chef, Priv Mediterranean Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert) Jeremy Duclut, Executive Chef, Georges' Bar and Restaurant, Wayne, PA (winner) Episode notes: Chef Esmonde cut herself during the entre round. After attempting to put on a glove that did not fit, she took it off and tossed her salad with her hands despite he wound. As a result, the judges did not eat the salad and chopped her for her poor sanitation, rather than on the full merits of her food. Chef Baruch is a sous chef for Chopped jud Torres. 29 3 Ingredients: "Judge Knows Best" Judges: Chris Santos Scott Conant Marc Murphy October 27, 2009

Appetizer: hamachi, quail eggs, dried cherries Entre: beef tenderloin, mango, gruyre cheese, kochujang Dessert: ripened plantains, prosecco, crystallized ginger, bacon Contestants: Fabian Ludwig, Executive Chef, Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ayesha Nurdjaja, Executive Chef, Il Bordello, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Joshua Whigham, Sous chef, Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Joe Dobias, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe Doe Restaurant, New York, NY (winner) 30 4 "A Nori Story"

November 3, 2009

Ingredients: Appetizer: beef tenderloin, nori, maple syrup Entre: broccoli rabe, crystallized ginger, five year aged gouda, mahi-mahi Dessert: cherries, pumpernickel bread, curry powder, yuzu juice Contestants: Adele DiBiasi, Chef and Restaurateur, Bona Vita Osteria, Summit, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Malik Fall, Chef and Restaurateur, Boucarou Lounge, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Michael Bicocchi, Executive Chef, Flex Mussels, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) PJ Calapa, Sous chef, Nobu Fifty Seven, New York, NY (winner) 31 5 "Sticking To It" Ingredients: Appetizer: turkey breast, Kirby cucumbers, graham crackers Entre: black cod, puffed rice cereal, pineapple, chorizo Dessert: mangoes, puff pastry, coffee beans, rose water Contestants: Melinda Beaulieu, Private Chef and Nutritionist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) David Amorelli, Executive Chef, Coffee Shop, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Dominick Feragola, Sous chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Luisa Fernandes, Executive Chef, Georgia's Cafe and Bakery, New York, NY (winner) 32 6 "Season's Choppings" Ingredients: Appetizer: venison tenderloin, quince, eggnog Entre: kale, rutabaga, marshmallows, turkey Dessert: garnet yams, brie, sparkling wine, cranberries Contestants: Megan Fells, Chef and Restaurateur, The Artist's Palate, Poughkeepsie, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

Judges: Josh Capon Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian

November 10, 2009 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos

December 8, 2009 Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez

 Jason Tilmann, Executive Chef, NYY Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Keith Geter, Chef, Artisinal, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Jon Bignelli, Sous chef, wd~50, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: The chefs were given 45 minutes in the entre round rather than the normal 30 to allow time to properly cook the turkey. 33 7 Ingredients: "Flower Power" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Sue Torres Marc Murphy January 5, 2010

Appetizer: chicken breast, kiwi, zucchini blossoms Entre: scallops, cranberry juice, artichokes, burdock root Dessert: blackberries, apple cider, shredded phyllo dough, fresh chickpeas Contestants: Bill Feldman, Chef and Entrepreneur, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Keith Jodway, Consulting Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Lola Garand, Consulting Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Tommy Lee, Executive Chef, Battery Gardens, New York, NY (winner) 34 8 "Sweet Redemption" Ingredients: Appetizer: littleneck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, rhubarb Entre: striped bass, corn tortillas, applesauce, okra Dessert: carrot juice, white chocolate chips, baby beets, hominy Contestants:

January 12, 2010 Judges: Aarn Snchez Scott Conant Marc Murphy

Michael Giletto, Executive Chef, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ (Episode 1.12 "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal") (eliminated after the appetizer) Katie Rosenhouse, Pastry Chef, Olana Restaurant, New York, NY (Episode 1.1 "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers") (eliminated after the entre) Chris Burke, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.3 "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes") (eliminated after the dessert) Amy Roth, Chef and Owner, Amy Kate Catering, New York, NY (Episode 1.13 "Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears") (winner) Episode notes: This was the first episode to feature four past runners-up. 35 9 "Winging It" January 19, 2010

Ingredients: Appetizer: sake, green seedless grapes, chicken wings Entre: horseradish, catfish, treviso, Japanese eggplant Dessert: cherry tomatoes, silken tofu, ginger snaps, cocoa nibs Contestants: Linda Laestadius, Pastry Chef, The Bear Cafe, Woodstock, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Lizzie Singh-Brar, Executive Chef, Fanny, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre) John Sierp, Executive Chef, White Cloud Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Justin Gaines, Executive Sous chef, Zanaro's Italian Restaurant, White Plains, NY (winner) 36 10 "In A Pinch" Ingredients: Appetizer: red cherry peppers, mortadella, soft shell crabs Entre: baby bananas, black-eyed peas, poblano chiles, ostrich steak Dessert: lychees, phyllo dough, Canadian bacon, candy canes Contestants: Damien Brassel, Executive Chef, Knife + Fork, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Lonnie Dyner, Executive Chef, Le Petit March, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Susan Crocker, Catering Chef, Holberts Catering and Backyard Bistro, Montgomery, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Pnina Peled, Chef de cuisine, The New York Helmsley Hotel, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was the first episode in which two female competitors faced each other in the final round. 37 11 Ingredients: "Raw Enthusiasm"

Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Sue Torres Chris Santos

January 26, 2010 Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

February 16, 2010 Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez

Appetizer: apricots, macadamia nuts, oysters Entre: cucumber, buttermilk, pork loin, canned jackfruit Dessert: sugar cookie dough, bittersweet chocolate, figs, yellow miso paste

Contestants: Mark Twersky, Cullinary Instructor, The French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Deborah Gorman, Catering Chef, The Good Knife, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Arvin Dhansew, Catering Chef, Relish Caterers, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Martin Brock, Executive Chef, Atria, New York, NY (winner) 38 12 "Against the Tide" Ingredients: Appetizer: habanero chiles, bittersweet chocolate, fresh sardines Entre: strawberries, celery root, lamb loin chops, Swiss cheese Dessert: corn tortillas, dried chipotle peppers, blueberries, violet mustard Contestants:

March 2, 2010 Judges: Mark Bittman Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

Michael Madigan, Chef and Restaurateur, Snails and Quails / Farm 2 Bistro, New York, NY / Nutley, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Andres Barrera, Executive Chef, City Winery, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Laurielle Clark, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Erik Weatherspool, Chef and Restaurateur, Bistro 44, Toms River, NJ (winner) Episode notes: This was the first episode to feature an ingredient, violet mustard, that the judges were not familiar with. 39 13 Ingredients: "Chopped Liver" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos March 9, 2010

Appetizer: raspberries, asparagus, chicken livers Entre: arugula, pickled daikon, fresh pasta, mackerel Dessert: Greek yogurt, sugar cane, cactus pears, popcorn kernels Contestants: John-Michael Hamlet, Chef and Restaurateur, John-Michael's Restaurant, North Salem, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Hannah Hopkins, Chef and Restaurateur, Dish, Mahopac, NY (eliminated after the entre) Bradley Boyle, Chef and Restaurateur, Salt Gastro Pub, Byram, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Marc Pavlovic, Culinary Instructor, The French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (winner)

Season 4 (2010)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 40 1 "Rattle & Roll" Ingredients: Appetizer: Asian pears, croissants, haricots verts, rattlesnake meat Entre: tapioca pearls, carrots, fruit leather, rabbit Dessert: yucca, calimyrna figs, hoisin sauce, red jalapeos Contestants: Siggy Sollitto, Executive Chef / Owner, Siggy's Good Food, Brooklyn Heights, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Eric Paraskevas, Executive Chef, Terra Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entre) Chris Coombs, Executive Chef, Dbar, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert) Mackenzie Hilton, Executive Chef, Mercato Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (winner) 41 2 "My Froggy Clementine" Ingredients: Appetizer: bourbon whiskey, anchovies, dates, frog legs Entre: hamachi, beets, tortilla chips, Malta Dessert: clementine oranges, scotch whiskey, basil, toasted oats cereal Contestants: Sunshine Best, Special Diets Chef, Your Safe Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Warren Schierenbeck, Chef and Restaurateur, DoSi Cafe, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the entre) Erica Wides, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Mario Tolentino, Private Chef, Can Cook Personal Chef Services, New York, NY (winner) 42 3 "Jitters & Giant Eggs" Title Original airdate April 6, 2010 Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian

April 13, 2010 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

April 20, 2010

Ingredients: Appetizer: ground turkey, black garlic, raspberries, pickled watermelon rind Entre: fresh horseradish, goat chops, oatmeal, snap peas Dessert: canned peaches, cherry tomatoes, pretzel sticks, emu eggs Contestants: Rory MacDonald, Head Pastry Chef, Tocqueville, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Brian Kevorkian, Line Cook, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Maurice "Mo" Hurley, Executive Chef, Valbella, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Jessica Mogardo, Pastry Chef, New York, NY (winner) 43 4 "Dr. Deckle & Mr. Fried" Ingredients: Appetizer: collard greens, jumbo shrimp, corn chips, olive loaf Entre: broccoli rabe, deckle of beef, hibiscus flowers in syrup, black-eyed peas Dessert: avocadoes, oyster sauce, tofu skins, star fruit Contestants: Abigail Hitchcock, Chef and Restaurateur, Camaje Bistro, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Shanna Pacifico, Chef de cuisine, Back Forty, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) John P. Greco, Chef and Restaurateur, Philip Marie, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Michael Siry, Corporate Executive Chef, Big Daddy's Diner, Duke's, and City Crab, New York, NY (winner) 44 5 "Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do" Ingredients: Appetizer: mussels, asparagus, cactus pear, kidney beans Entre: sharp cheddar cheese, watermelon radish, squab, frozen waffles Dessert: saltine crackers, green papaya, dried mangoes, cotton candy Contestants: Sean Mell, Omakase Chef, Nobu, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

Judges: Scott Conant Jody Williams Marc Murphy

April 27, 2010 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

May 4, 2010 Judges: Marcus Samuelsson Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez

 Berthsy Ayide, Chef and Caterer, The Kitchen Sink, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Jeremy Hanlon, Private Chef, My Fresh Chef, Lantana, FL (eliminated after the dessert) Christian Petroni, Chef and Restaurateur, Barcelona, Greenwich, CT (winner) 45 6 "First Things Worst" Ingredients: Appetizer: gooseberries, Darjeeling tea, ricotta salata, calf's liver Entre: cuttlefish, long beans, sweet piquant peppers, bittersweet chocolate Dessert: baby bananas, coconut flakes, pumpernickel rye, soy sauce Contestants: Nadege Fleurimond, Caterer, Fleurimond Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Paul Ripley, Food and Beverage Manager, Raritan Valley Country Club, Bridgewater, NJ (eliminated after the entre) Ryan DePersio, Chef and Restaurateur, Fascino, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Rebecca Weitzman, Chef de cuisine, Inoteca, New York, NY (winner) 46 7 "Fired Up!" Ingredients: Appetizer: striped sea bass, strawberries, baby fennel, marshmallows Entre: country pork ribs, kale, butternut squash, popcorn on the cob Dessert: polenta, lambic beer, pineapple, hot dogs Contestants:

May 11, 2010 Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez

June 1, 2010 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

Mary Beth Johnson, Executive Chef, Maritime, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Kristen Davis, Personal Chef, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entre) Adam Goldgell, Chef, Sugo Caf, Long Beach, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Michael Jenkins, Chef, Butter, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a grilling-themed episode. The stove tops were outfitted with grill sheets and two other burners, and the ovens were off-limits throughout the competition Jenkins is a chef at Butter, which is co-owned by Alex Guarnaschelli. 47 8 "Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles" June 8, 2010

Ingredients: Appetizer: quahog clams, rhubarb, almond butter cookies Entre: venison tenderloin, cinnamon swirl bread, sharon fruit, cornichons Dessert: matzo, salty peanuts, dried strawberries, cocoa nibs Contestants: Melissa Muller, Executive Chef, Organika, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ricardo Cardona, Executive Chef, Sofrito, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Kat Ploszaj, Executive Chef, Petit Oven, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Vene 56, Hauppauge, NY (winner) Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature an all-female panel of judges. 48 9 Ingredients: "Turbot Powered"

Judges: Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli Jody Williams

June 15, 2010 Judges: Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian Aarn Snchez

Appetizer: chicken thighs, bitter melon, cream cheese, papadum Entre: turbot, wasabi peas, purple cauliflower, satsuma mikan Dessert: brie, rutabaga, frozen cranberries, English muffins Contestants: Anthony Locastro, Executive Chef, Downtown Association, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Mark McMann, Sous chef, Kefi, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Jennifer Meadows, Chef and Restaurateur, Fishbar, Montauk, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Ed Harris, Junior Sous chef, Buddakan, New York, NY (winner) 49 10 "Keep On Cook'n On" Ingredients: Appetizer: serrano ham, fresh pasta, membrillo, half-sour pickles Entre: beef tenderloin, taro root, Japanese eggplant, cherry pie filling Dessert: white bread, unsalted pistachios, buckwheat honey, zucchini

June 22, 2010 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Scott Conant

Contestants: Carrie Weiss, Instructor and Writer, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Sachem "Son" Allison, Executive Chef, SavorNY, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Chris Jaeckle, Sous chef, Morimoto, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Paul "Poppy" Yeaple, Chef and Restaurateur, Poppy's Burgers and Fries, Beacon, NY (winner) 50 11 "Green Apps and Lamb" Ingredients: Appetizer: Rainier cherries, walnuts, crme de menthe, canned salmon Entre: lamb top round, golden raisins, Stilton cheese, edamame Dessert: buttermilk, braeburn apples, kiwis, amaranth grain Contestants: Melissa Rebholz, Executive Chef, Garden of Eve Organic Farm, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Adam Sternberg, Executive Chef, 36 Main, New Paltz, NY (eliminated after the entre) Guillaume Thivet, Executive Chef, Bouley Bakery and Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Joshua Stokes, Private Chef, Grill a Chef, New York, NY (winner) 51 12 "Crunch Time" Ingredients: Appetizer: watermelon, sweet potatoes, knockwurst, almond butter Entre: skate, English cucumbers, prunes, shredded wheat crackers Dessert: oranges, red miso paste, cottage cheese, kettle-cooked potato chips Contestants: Steven Tempel, Chef and Restaurateur, Logan's Bar and Grill, Speculator, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Michele Ragussis, Chef and Restaurateur, Stuft Catering / Beast, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre) Lance Nitahara, Executive Chef, Camp-of-the-Woods, Speculator, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Madison Cowan, Chef and Caterer, Avenue Inc, New York, NY (winner) 52 13 "Rowdy With a Chance of Meatballs"

June 29, 2010 Judges: Chris Santos Scott Conant Marc Murphy

July 6, 2010 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

July 13, 2010

Ingredients: Appetizer: red carrots, Chinese okra, potato knishes, ocean perch Entre: ground pork, sorghum molasses, cheese crackers, mustard greens Dessert: puffed rice cereal, cognac, butterscotch candy, pancetta Contestants: Jacques Gautier, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, Palo Santo, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Deborah Bicknese, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, Beast, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre) Jodi Burnhard, Chef de cuisine, Longwood Events, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert) Anthony Paris, Executive Chef, Crosby Street Hotel, New York, NY (winner)

Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos

Season 5 (2010)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 53 1 ""Dream'n of Redeem'n"" Ingredients: Title Original airdate July 20, 2010 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

Appetizer: rump roast, rainbow chard, vegetable yeast spread Entre: branzino, piquillo peppers, jicama, chocolate sandwich cookies Dessert: vodka, crescent roll dough, sesame seeds, blueberry jelly beans Contestants:

Paul Viggiano, Cooking Instructor (Episode 2.5 "Pretty Please With a Pepper on Top") (eliminated after the appetizer) Lola Garand, Freelance Consulting Chef, New York, NY (Episode 3.7 "Flower Power") (eliminated after the entre) Dominick Feragola, Sous chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (Episode 3.5 "Sticking To It") (eliminated after the dessert) Matthew Zappoli, Owner and Executive Chef, Tre Amici, Long Branch, NJ (Episode 2.7 "Pods, Grills and Sticky Fingers") (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four past runners-up. 54 2 "Wok This Way" July 27, 2010

Ingredients: Appetizer: rainbow trout, Napa cabbage, smoked paprika, white chocolate chips Entre: quail, escarole, chocolate-covered raisins, coconut Dessert: papaya, rice crackers, sake, jura erguel Contestants: Adam Idris, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Charlene Johnson, Executive Chef, 202, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Matt Gibson, Sous chef, Spice Market Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Ric Orlando, Chef and Restaurateur, New World Home Cooking, Saugerties, NY (winner) 55 3 "Squashed" Ingredients: Appetizer: banana chips, rice paper, kabocha squash, sardines Entre: beef shoulder, baby artichokes, blood oranges, cashew butter Dessert: celery root, cinnamon candies, blackberries, marshmallow spread Contestants: Jessica Wilson, Sous chef, A Voce Columbus, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jasmine Shimoda, Apprenticing Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Yoanne Magris, Chef and Restaurateur, Yo In Yo Out, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Rebecca Newell, Executive Chef, The Beehive, Boston, MA (winner) Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature four female chefs 56 4 Ingredients: "$50,000 Tournament: Round One"

Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

August 10, 2010 Judges: Marcus Samuelsson Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian

August 31, 2010 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

Appetizer: tomatillos, horned melon, wonton skins, Rocky Mountain oysters Entre: dorade, baby beets, beef jerky, coffee liqueur Dessert: Yukon Gold potatoes, condensed milk, pomegranates, peanut butter taffy

Contestants:

Jessica Mogardo, Executive Pastry Chef, New York, NY (Episode 4.3 "Jitters & Giant Eggs") (eliminated after the appetizer) Mackenzie Hilton, Executive Chef, Mercato Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (Episode 4.1 "Rattle & Roll") (eliminated after the entre) Paul "Poppy" Yeaple, Chef and Restaurateur, Poppy's Burgers and Fries, Beacon, NY (Episode 4.10 "Keep On Cook'n On") (eliminated after the dessert) Madison Cowan, Chef and Caterer, Avenue Inc, New York, NY (Episode 4.12 "Crunch Time") (advances to final round) (winner) Episode notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes, where sixteen past champions competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where t competed for $50,000. 57 5 Ingredients: "$50,000 Tournament: Round Two" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag] Marc Murphy September 7, 2010

Appetizer: dandelion greens, Greek yogurt, liverwurst, catfish Entre: ginger beer, pickled daikon, okra, alligator tenderloin Dessert: key lime juice, pepitas, halloumi cheese, hot dog buns Contestants:

Michael Jenkins, Chef de cuisine, Butter, New York, NY (Episode 4.7 "Fired Up!") (eliminated after the appetizer) Jon Bignelli, Chef de cuisine, wd~50, New York, NY (Episode 3.6 "Season's Choppings") (eliminated after the entre) Pnina Peled, Executive Chef, The New York Helmsley Hotel, New York, NY (Episode 3.10 "In a Pinch") (eliminated after the dessert) Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Vene 56, Hauppauge, NY (Episode 4.8 "Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles") (advances to final round) (winner) 58 6 "$50,000 Tournament: Round Three" September 14, 2010 Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: dried persimmon, phyllo dough, pepper jack cheese, sweetbreads Entre: chicken breast, blue corn tortillas, Tuscan kale, sea urchin Dessert: blueberries, bread & butter pickles, saffron, fruit ring cereal Contestants: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

Joe Dobias, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe Doe Restaurant, New York, NY (Episode 3.3 "Judge Knows Best") (eliminated after the appetizer) Luisa Fernandes, Executive Chef, Georgia's Cafe and Bakery, New York, NY (Episode 3.5 "Sticking To It") (eliminated after the entre) Michael Siry, Corporate Executive Chef, Big Daddy's Diner, Duke's, and City Crab, New York, NY (Episode 4.4 "Dr. Deckle & Mr. Fried") (eliminated after the dessert)

 Jason Zukas, Executive Chef, New York, NY (Episode 2.1 "Salty Veggies & Heated Battles") (advances to final round) (winner) 59 7 "$50,000 Tournament: Round Four" Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: cold-smoked kippers, water chestnuts, leeks, lemon-lime soda Entre: caperberries, parsley root, chocolate-hazelnut spread, elk tenderloin Dessert: taco shells, Bosc pears, crema, red curry paste Contestants:

September 21, 2010

Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

Christian Petroni, Chef and Restaurateur, Barcelona, Greenwich, CT (Episode 4.5 "Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do") (eliminated after the appetizer) Rebecca Newell, Executive Chef, The Beehive, Boston, MA (Episode 5.3 "Squashed") (eliminated after the entre) Mario Tolentino, Private Chef, Can Cook Personal Chef Services, New York, NY (Episode 4.2 "My Froggy Clementine") (eliminated after the dessert) Ric Orlando, Chef and Restaurateur, New World Home Cooking, Saugerties, NY (Episode 5.2 "Wok This Way") (advances to final round) (winner) 60 8 "$50,000 Tournament: Grand Finale" September 28, 2010 Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: geoduck, Buddha's hand, black radishes, waffle cones Entre: smelt, dried red currants, cheese curls, rack of wild boar Dessert: champagne, dragon fruit, tahini, cake flour Contestants: Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Vene 56, Hauppauge, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ric Orlando, Chef and Restaurateur, New World Home Cooking, Saugerties, NY (eliminated after the entre) Jason Zukas, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Madison Cowan, Chef and Caterer, Avenue Inc, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: The chefs were given 50 minutes in the dessert round rather than the normal 30 to allow adequate time to bake. 61 9 Ingredients: "Spouting Off" Judges: Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli October 5, 2010 Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

Appetizer: barramundi, apricot paste, poblano peppers, abbey style beer Entre: bratwurst, scallops, plums, red quinoa

 Dessert: Israeli couscous, cherimoya, guanciale, Irish whiskey Contestants: Sung Uni Lee, Culinary Instructor, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Janine Gray, Chef and Restaurateur, The Inn at Osborne Hill, Fishkill, NY (eliminated after the entre) Bryce Shuman, Sous chef, Eleven Madison Park, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Joe Raiola, Executive Chef, Morton's Steakhouse, Brooklyn, NY (winner) 62 10 "When Octopuses Attack" Ingredients: Appetizer: lotus root, treviso, guava nectar, octopus Entre: flank steak, chicory, pepino melon, granola bars Dessert: shiso leaves, pita bread, feta, adzuki beans Contestants: Anthony "Anton" Testino, Head Chef, Tony's Touch of Italy, Wayne, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Merlin Tlapa, Executive Chef, Nino's 208, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Mona James, Executive Sous chef, Palm Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Cory Comeau, Executive Chef, Stephanie's on Newbury, Boston, MA (winner) 63 11 "Fright Bites" Ingredients: Appetizer: canned pumpkin, malted chocolate balls, pie crust, lamb heart Entre: gummy teeth, flour tortillas, huitlacoche, black chicken Dessert: kumquats, cheddar pennies, chipotle chiles, grasshoppers Contestants: Mike Solyn, Freelance Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Marja Samsom, Chef and Restaurateur, The Kitchen Club, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Tess Middlebrook, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Michael Vignola, Executive Chef, Michael Jordan's Steak House, New York, NY (winner)

Geoffrey Zakarian

October 12, 2010 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

October 19, 2010 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian

Episode notes: This was a Halloween-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. In the entre round, Chef Samsom rolled her a cutting board that was cross-contaminated. The judges did not taste her dish as a result, and Chef Samsom was eliminated. 64 12 Ingredients: "Cornuchopia" Judges: Chris Santos Sue Torres Marc Murphy November 16, 2010

Appetizer: baked ham, cranberry sauce, baby turnips, port wine cheese Entre: pheasant, Brussels sprouts, candy apples, sparkling cider Dessert: puff pastry, enoki mushrooms, seedless red grapes, plum sauce Contestants:

Harold Moore, Chef and Restaurateur, Commerce, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Izzy Sarto, Executive Chef, Tremont 647, Boston, MA (eliminated after the entre) Robin Moore, Private Chef and Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Milton Enriquez, Executive Chef, Compass, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. 65 13 Ingredients: "Yes, Virginia, There is a Chopping Block" Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy November 28, 2010

Appetizer: oysters, pomegranate juice, red chard, gingerbread cookie dough Entre: goose, Irish cream liqueur, maraschino cherries, blue cheese Dessert: pasilla chiles, peppermint patties, sour cream, boniatos Contestants:

Kenneth Collins, Executive Chef, Gospel Uptown, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Patricio Sandoval, Chef and Restaurateur, Mercadito, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Laura Simpson, Chef de cuisine, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA (eliminated after the dessert) Wade Burch, Executive Chef, South West NY, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a holiday-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. The chefs were given 40 minutes in the entre ro than the normal 30 in order to allow time to properly cook the goose.

Season 6 (2011)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 66 1 "Victory on the Brain" Ingredients: Title Original airdate January 4, 2011 Judges: Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian Aarn Snchez

Appetizer: tamarind soda, cocktail nuts, haricots verts, goat brains Entre: cream of coconut, baby turnips, wakame seaweed, fish heads Dessert: peanut brittle, marsala wine, wonton wrappers, durian Contestants: Colin Kruzic, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Samantha Buyskes, Chef and Restaurateur, Simply Red Bistro, Ithaca, NY (eliminated after the entre) Sammy Davis Jr., Executive Chef, CR Lounge, Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the dessert) Alejandra Padilla, Line Cook, La Fonda del Sol, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: The fish heads used in the entre round were from northeastern cod. 67 2 Ingredients: "Prove it on the Plate"

January 11, 2011 Judges: Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan Geoffrey Zakarian

Appetizer: New Zealand mussels, Bosc pears, marula liqueur, frozen waffles Entre: root beer schnapps, lap cheong, squash blossoms, ostrich tenderloin Dessert: puffed rice cereal, horned melon, cashew butter, gummy worms Contestants: Andrea Glick, Private Chef and Instructor, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Lisa Beels, Executive Chef and Entrepreneur, Haute Palate and Petite Palate, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Nick Grosz, Executive Chef, Norwood Club, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Eric Levine, Executive Chef, Encore Catering, East Hanover, NJ (winner) 68 3 "Marrowly We Roll Along"

January 18, 2011

Ingredients: Appetizer: speck, toybox squash, fontina cheese, marrow bones Entre: yuzu marmalade, chicory, dried blueberries, Dungeness crab Dessert: pineapple, sunflower seeds, red curry paste, Neapolitan ice cream Contestants: Carmine DiGiovanni, Chef de cuisine, Picholine, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Sean Telo, Chef de cuisine, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the entre) Andrew Markert, Executive Sous chef, PS7, Washington, DC (eliminated after the dessert) Laura Henry-Zoubir, Culinary Director, Dramshop Hospitality, Boston, MA (winner) 69 4 "Doughs and Don'ts" Ingredients: Appetizer: saba, garlic chutes, Canadian bacon, trout Entre: dehydrated okra, parsnips, espresso soda, deckle of beef Dessert: coquitos, turmeric, empanada wrappers, corn on the cob Contestants: Rob Runn, Food Service Specialist, USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB-109), Bayonne, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Monica Byrne, Chef and Restaurateur, Home/Made, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre) Anna Maria Santorelli, Chef and Restaurateur, Anna Maria's, Larchmont, NY (eliminated after the dessert) James Gillespie, Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (winner) 70 5 "Step Right Up!" Ingredients: Appetizer: catfish, tomatillos, marshmallows, rutabagas Entre: country pork ribs, dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, fresh garbanzo beans Dessert: plum tomatoes, jalapeo peppers, crema, malanga coco Contestants: James Kilberg, Executive Chef, Il Poggiolo, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)

Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

January 25, 2011 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Chris Santos

February 1, 2011 Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez

 Gillian Clark, Chef and Restaurateur, The General Store, Silver Spring, MD (eliminated after the entre) Jeffrey Gardner, Sous chef, South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert) Marcellus Coleman, Executive Sous chef, Abe and Arthur's, New York, NY (winner) "All-Stars Tournament: Round One Competitors from The Next Food Network Star" 71 6 Ingredients: Appetizer: calf's liver, mango, bottarga, pound cake Entre: karela, blueberries, fregola, Scottish red leg partridge Dessert: red carrots, goat's butter, paneer, potato crisps Contestants: Lisa Garza (TNFNS season 4 runner-up) (charity: Vogel Alcove Dallas, TX) (eliminated after the appetizer) Debbie Lee (TNFNS season 5 third place) (charity: Medici Foundation Irvine, CA) (eliminated after the entre) Brad Sorenson (TNFNS season 6 fifth place) (charity: American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA) (eliminated after the dessert) Michael Proietti (TNFNS season 5 fifth place) (charity: The Jed Foundation New York, NY) (advances to final round) (winner) Episode notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes in which categorical groups of celebrity chefs competed for charity. 72 7 Ingredients: "All-Stars Tournament: Round Two Food Network Personalities"

March 6, 2011 Judges: Marcus Samuelsson Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

March 13, 2011 Judges: Marcus Samuelsson Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

Appetizer: teething biscuits, Hungarian hot peppers, raspberries, canned haggis Entre: rack of venison, dulse, gooseberry preserves, fruit ring cereal Dessert: ladyfingers, baby fennel, almond paste, root beer jelly beans Contestants:

Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes, notable competitor on Food Network Challenge) (charity: Lower Eastside Girls Club New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer) Claire Robinson (5 Ingredient Fix, Food Network Challenge) (charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN) (eliminated after the entre) Robert Irvine (Dinner: Impossible, Worst Cooks in America, Restaurant: Impossible) (charity: World Outreach Ministries Marietta, GA) (eliminated after the dessert) Anne Burrell (Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Worst Cooks in America) (charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation New York, NY) (advances to final round) (winner) 73 8 "All-Stars Tournament: Round Three Notable Chefs" March 20, 2011 Ingredients: Judges:

 Appetizer: fresh pasta, dried papaya, bluefoot mushrooms, chorizo Entre: cobia, salmon jerky, Chinese spinach, animal crackers Dessert: granola bars, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Chinese five spice, piloncillo Contestants:

Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson

Jacques Torres (charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN) (eliminated after the appetizer) Beau MacMillan (charity: Space Coast Early Intervention Center Melbourne, FL) (eliminated after the entre) Anita Lo (charity: SHARE New York, NY) (eliminated after the dessert) Nate Appleman (charity: Kawasaki Disease Foundation Ipswich, MA) (advances to final round) (winner) Episode notes: In the appetizer round, Chef Torres used (cocoa nibs) that he brought with him, which were not available in the pantry. The judges felt that this was contrary to the cited it as the reason for his elimination. 74 9 Ingredients: "All-Stars Tournament: Round Four Chopped Judges" Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy March 27, 2011

Appetizer: papadum, baby romanesco, smoked lake chub, powdered strawberry milk Entre: taralli, natto, radicchio, whole duck Dessert: green plantains, Chinese bacon, peanut butter puff cereal, frozen lemonade Contestants:

Maneet Chauhan (charity: Clinton Global Initiative New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer) Amanda Freitag (charity: God's Love We Deliver New York, NY) (eliminated after the entre) Geoffrey Zakarian (charity: The Kimmins Foundation Tampa, FL) (eliminated after the dessert) Aarn Snchez (charity: Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA) (advances to final round) (winner) Episode notes: The chefs were given 40 minutes in the entre round rather than the normal 30 to allow time to properly cook the duck. 75 10 Ingredients: "All-Stars Tournament: Grand Finale" Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson April 3, 2011

Appetizer: rabbit kidneys, baby beets, merguez, salt and vinegar potato chips Entre: goat leg, dried hibiscus flower, pattypan squash, trail mix Dessert: sesame candies, ruby red grapefruit, chayotes, chickpeas

Contestants: Michael Proietti (charity: The Jed Foundation New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer) Anne Burrell (charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation New York, NY) (eliminated after the entre) Aarn Snchez (charity: Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA) (eliminated after the dessert) Nate Appleman (charity: Kawasaki Disease Foundation Ipswich, MA) (winner) 76 11 "A Cornish Mess" Ingredients: Appetizer: graffiti eggplant, cape gooseberries, biscuit dough, Peking duck Entre: Cornish hens, Concord grapes, gruyre cheese, banana leather Dessert: Italian orange liqueur, cheese crackers, cherimoya, Jordan almonds Contestants:

April 10, 2011 Judges: Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan Chris Santos

Gillie Holme, Caterer, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ondre'a Duverney, Caterer, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) David Greco, Chef and Restaurateur, Arthur Avenue Trattoria and Mike's Deli, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Lauren Gerrie, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: In the entre round, Chef Duverney committed cross-contamination by cutting her cooked hens on the same board where the hens were placed when they were s Chef Greco served raw hens due to the time constraints. The judges allowed the both of them to bring over the other components of the dish from their stations. 77 12 Ingredients: "Chefs on a Mission" Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Chris Santos April 26, 2011

Appetizer: firm tofu, scotch whisky, dragon fruit, pickled herring Entre: rump roast, violet mustard, asparagus, sugar coated fennel seeds Dessert: mission figs, robiola cheese, shelled pistachios, taco shells Contestants: Ulli Stachl, Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Joel Javier, Sous chef, Telepan, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Steven Brand, Executive Chef, Upstairs on the Square, Cambridge, MA (eliminated after the dessert)

 Jamie Bissonnette, Chef and Restaurateur, Toro and Coppa, Boston, MA (winner)

Season 7 (2011)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 78 1 "The Icing on the Steak" Ingredients: Title Original airdate May 3, 2011 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

Appetizer: smoked turkey legs, ramen noodles, cherry bomb peppers, endive Entre: celery root, rainbow chard, flat iron steak, chocolate frosting Dessert: bananas, pomegranate juice, phyllo dough, white miso Contestants: Crystal Fox, Chef, Sisters Night Club, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer) Marco Suarez, Executive Chef, Ledge Kitchen and Drinks, Dorchester, MA (eliminated after the entre) Tryg Siverson, Chef and Restaurateur, Friedman's Lunch, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Shehu Fitzgerald, Garde manger Chef, Marriott New York Marquis, New York, NY (winner) 79 2 "Canned Cheese, Please!" Ingredients: Appetizer: andouille sausage, lychees in syrup, jalepeo peppers, canned cheese Entre: buckwheat groats, jews mallow, hard cider, elk tenderloin Dessert: strawberry popsicles, blue corn tortilla chips, condensed milk, celery Contestants: Billy Brigtsen, Chef, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Monica Langowski, Private Chef, A Table For Two Private Chef Service, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entre) Kyle Ricks, Executive Sous chef, Landmarc Tribeca, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)

May 10, 2011 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

Episode notes: Chef Ricks is a chef at Landmarc, a restaurant of frequent Chopped judge, Marc Murphy. 80 3 Ingredients: "Saying Sayonara" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez May 17, 2011

Appetizer: oysters, clementine oranges, Chinese okra, French dressing Entre: duck breasts, green tea, adzuki beans, Brussels sprouts Dessert: Meyer lemons, cottage cheese, passionfruit, soba noodles Contestants: Rosalind Balducci, Personal Chef / Caterer, That Personal Touch Cuisine, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Shawn Dickensheets, Culinary Student, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY (eliminated after the entre) Adam Powers, Chef and Restaurateur, Fetch, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Wayne Lyons, Chef and Restaurateur, Soul Flavors, Jersey City, NJ (winner) 81 4 "Have a Heart" Ingredients: Appetizer: bay scallops, braeburn apples, sorrel, duck hearts Entre: fideos, broccoli rabe, mezcal, eel Dessert: crumpets, cream cheese, aloe vera juice, orange slice candy Contestants: John Ramirez, Executive Sous chef, Castle on the Hudson, Tarrytown, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Remy Ayesh, Culinary Instructor, French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Judson Branch, Senior Sous chef, Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert) Justin Burdett, Chef de cuisine, Miller Union, Atlanta, GA (winner) 82 5 "Gotta Grill!" Ingredients: Appetizer: coho salmon, baby eggplant, mustard Entre: rack of wild boar, artichokes, ketchup, sauerkraut Dessert: mayonnaise, bananas, prickly pear cactus, pre-cooked pizza crust

May 24, 2011 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Ken Oringer

May 31, 2011 Judges: Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian

Contestants: Vucic "Vul" Dabetic, Executive Chef, Arcane, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Tom McEachern, Executive Chef, Ray's on the River, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the entre) Phyllis Kaplowitz, Executive Chef, Bakers' Best Catering, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert) Alan Harding, Chef and Restaurateur, The Food Truck @ Hot Bird, Brooklyn, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a grilling-themed episode. The stovetops were outfitted with grill sheets and two other burners and the ovens were off-limits throughout the competition. were also given pre-soaked cedar planks that they could use if they wished. 83 6 Ingredients: "Get it Together" Judges: Aarn Snchez Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy June 7, 2011

Appetizer: corn nuts, fruit cocktail, black garlic, Uni Entre: watermelon, dried shrimp, dried porcini mushrooms, Hawaiian snapper Dessert: challah, almond butter, tamarind pods, delicata squash Contestants: Matthew Marchese, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Mark Barrett, Chef, Henry's, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Wei Wen, Executive Chef, Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen, Radnor, PA (eliminated after the dessert) Heather Priest, Personal Chef, Greenwich, CT (winner) 84 7 "Bite Your Pickled Beef Tongue" Ingredients: Appetizer: flour tortillas, English cucumbers, fresh fava beans, pickled beef tongue Entre: pork rinds, galangal, purple kohlrabi, rabbit legs and thighs Dessert: labne, chickpea flour, Asian pears, rose water syrup Contestants: Amy Goffio-Mahabir, Sous chef, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Chris Scott, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Commune, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre) Sean Olnowich, Chef and Restaurateur, The House, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)

June 14, 2011 Judges: Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan Geoffrey Zakarian

 Joe Landa, Executive Chef, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, NY (winner) 85 8 "Go For It!" Ingredients: Appetizer: gorgonzola cheese, green papaya, sour lemon candies, duck livers Entre: tequila, epazote, puff pastry, cuttlefish Dessert: cocoa nibs, blackberries, corn tortillas, ginger Contestants: Emily Sims, Executive Chef, Ici, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jonathan Doar, Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Stephen Hartigan, Private Chef, The Field, Bridgeport, CT (eliminated after the dessert) Olivier Desaintmartin, Chef and Restaurateur, Caribou Caf, Philadelphia, PA (winner) 86 9 "Thyme Flies" Ingredients: Appetizer: Korean-style short ribs, lemon thyme, zucchini, gefilte fish Entre: hen of the woods mushrooms, white anchovies, lamb top round, salsa con queso Dessert: dried apricots, gingerbread cookie dough, elderflower liqueur, halva Contestants:

June 21, 2011 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

June 28, 2011 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

Marc Matsumoto, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) James Lee, Chef and Restaurateur, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) April Stamm, Chef Team Leader, Prepared foods at Whole Foods Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Marie-Claude Mendy, Executive Chef/Owner, Teranga, Boston, MA (winner) Episode notes: Chef Lee cut himself during the entre round. Despite putting on several layers of gloves, his bleeding did not stop. Chef Lee insisted on continuing to cook and to the ingredients with his hands. The judges considered this unsanitary, so they did not taste his entre. This resulted in Chef Lee being eliminated. 87 10 Ingredients: "Nopales, No Problem" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian July 5, 2011

Appetizer: quahog clams, fuyu persimmons, Italian bitters, nopales

 Entre: halibut, purple cauliflower, salted duck egg yolks, pork skin Dessert: Mexican chocolate, mostarda, soft tofu, pretzel rods Contestants: Chris Rendell, Chef de cuisine, Double Crown, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ronaldo Linares, Chef and Restaurateur, Martino's Cuban Restaurant, Somerville, NJ (eliminated after the entre) Denise Baron, Executive Chef, Burtons Grill, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert) Miguel Aguilar, Executive Chef, Piquant, New York, NY (winner)

Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

Season 8 (2011)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 88 1 "Easy Peasy?" Ingredients: Title Original airdate July 12, 2011 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

Appetizer: buffalo hot dogs, carrots, edamame, butterscotch candy Entre: pork loin, crunchy cheese curls, escarole, chia seeds Dessert: grape flavored gelatin, lemon verbena, brie, shortbread cookies Contestants:

Tristan Welch, Chef Patron, Launceston Place, Kensington, London, England (eliminated after the appetizer) Andy Bates, Pastry Chef, Eat My Pies Street Market, East London, England (eliminated after the entre) Lotte Duncan, Chef and Culinary Instructor, English Country Cookery School, Buckinghamshire, England (eliminated after the dessert) Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (winner) Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature four British chefs. 89 2 Ingredients: "Ladies First!" Judges: Zakary Pelaccio July 19, 2011

Appetizer: brown bread in a can, dried figs, frozen peas, duck white kidneys

 Entre: quail, Pedro Ximnez sherry, crosnes, cabbage Dessert: crescent roll dough, dried currants, key lime juice, creamed corn Contestants: Katherine See, Executive Chef, Kingfish Hall, Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer) Deirdre Henderson, Executive Chef, BarOnA, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Cara Thompson, Executive Chef, The Bayou, Bellmore, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Suzanne Vizethann, Chef and Restaurateur, The Hungry Peach, Atlanta, GA (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four female chefs. 90 3 Ingredients: "Sweet Second Chance!"

Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian

July 26, 2011 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

Appetizer: pancake mix, guava nectar, Aleppo peppers, Asian style beef jerky Entre: fresh wasabi root, crab apples, collard greens, lamb hearts Dessert: duck eggs, Russet potatoes, farmer's cheese, honey herb cough drops Contestants:

Chris Coombs, Chef and Restaurateur, Dbar, Boston, MA (Episode 4.1 "Rattle & Roll") (eliminated after the appetizer) Siggy Sollitto, Chef and Restaurateur, Siggy's Good Food, Brooklyn Heights, NY (Episode 4.1 "Rattle & Roll") (eliminated after the entre) Yoanne Magris, Chef and Restaurateur, Yo In Yo Out, New York, NY (Episode 5.3 "Squashed") (eliminated after the dessert) Lance Nitahara, Executive Chef, Camp-of-the-Woods, Speculator, NY (Episode 4.12 "Crunch Time") (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four past non-winners. This was the first "redemption" episode to feature a non-runner-up as well as the first to feature two chefs from the s previous episode. Chef Magris slipped and fell during the entre round. She spilled boiling water on herself, causing second-degree burns on both her legs. The judges gave Che the option to bow out of the competition before the judging in that round, but she elected to continue. Although Chef Nitahara won, he gave the $10,000 prize to Chef Magris so s visit her ill grandmother in France. 91 4 Ingredients: "Chard & True" Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli August 2, 2011

Appetizer: lime pickle, red chard, baby octopus, Tokyo scallions Entre: gingersnaps, sweet potatoes, farina, turbot

 Dessert: cactus pear, soft pretzels, farmhouse cheddar, wheat beer Contestants: Ben Sargent, Seafood Chef, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jay Jones, Caterer, Chateau Noir Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Tina Aleandri, Executive Chef, Noche Tequila and Tapas Bar, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert) Elisabeth Weinberg, Caterer, Miss Elisabeth's Catering, New York, NY (winner) 92 5 "My Way" Ingredients: Appetizer: smoked oysters, starfruit, jicama, whole calamari Entre: jumbo shrimp, crme de cassis, black quinoa, pastrami Dessert: matzo, Lady Gala apples, walnuts, borscht Contestants: Daniel Moreno, Sous chef, BLT Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jason Marcus, Chef and Restaurateur, Traif, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre) Kelvin Fernandez, Chef de cuisine, Strand Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Jennifer Cole, Executive Chef, Taberna, New York, NY (winner) 93 6 "A is for Apple. U is for Udon" Ingredients: Appetizer: udon noodles, watermelon radish, razor clams, pickled eggplant Entre: sweet vermouth, leeks, French fingerling potatoes, live diver scallops Dessert: Thai basil, marinated cippolini onions, Black Oxford apples, rolled oats Contestants: Denis Weekes, Executive Chef, World Yacht, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Debra Whiting, Chef and Restaurateur, Red Newt Cellars Winery and Bistro, Hector, NY (eliminated after the entre) Raffaele Spadavecchia, Executive Chef, Scottadito Osteria Toscana, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Christopher Thames, Caterer, Distinctive Fare Catering, Philadelphia, PA (winner)

Geoffrey Zakarian

August 9, 2011 Judges: Aarn Snchez Geoffrey Zakarian Marc Murphy

August 16, 2011 Judges: Aarn Snchez Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian

Episode notes: This episode was dedicated to the memory of Debra Whiting, who was killed in a car accident June 30, 2011.

Season 9 (2011)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 94 1 "Champions' Tournament: Part 1" Ingredients: Title Original airdate August 30, 2011 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson

Appetizer: Chinese celery, fresh chickpeas, preserved lemons, country style pt Entre: rack of antelope, stinging nettles, jicama, port wine cheese Dessert: nopales, sweet potatoes, pie crust, mezcal Contestants:

Wayne Lyons, Chef and Restaurateur, Soul Flavors, Jersey City, NJ (Episode 7.3 "Saying Sayonara") (eliminated after the appetizer) Heather Priest, Personal Chef, Greenwich, CT (Episode 7.6 "Get It Together") (eliminated after the entre) James Gillespie, Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (Episode 6.4 "Doughs and Don'ts") (eliminated after the dessert) Wade Burch, Executive Chef, South West NY, New York, NY (Episode 5.13 "Yes, Virginia, There is a Chopping Block") (advances to final round) (winner) Episode notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes, where sixteen past champions competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where t competed for $50,000. 95 2 Ingredients: "Champions' Tournament: Part 2" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan Aarn Snchez September 6, 2011

Appetizer: frosted wheat cereal, baby red romaine lettuce, black garlic, quahog clams Entre: tuna belly, lemon curd, purple cauliflower, dried cuttlefish snack Dessert: cacao beans, masa, pisco, gorgonzola dolce Contestants: Shehu Fitzgerald, Chef, Ritz Carlton, New York, NY (Episode 7.1 "The Icing on the Steak") (eliminated after the appetizer) Alejandra Padilla, Sous chef, La Fonda del Sol, New York, NY (Episode 6.1 "Victory on the Brain") (eliminated after the entre)

 Michael Vignola, Executive Chef, Michael Jordan's Steak House, New York, NY (Episode 5.11 "Fright Bites") (eliminated after the dessert) Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 7.2 "Canned Cheese, Please!") (advances to final round) (winner) 96 3 "Champions' Tournament: Part 3" Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: Alaskan king crab legs, star fruit, bonito flakes, Mexican chorizo Entre: tilefish, fig cookies, caperberries, squid ink Dessert: vanilla cognac, guava paste, barley flour, duck fat Contestants:

September 13, 2011

Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Susan Feniger

Miguel Aguilar, Executive Chef, Piquant, New York, NY (Episode 7.10 "Nopales, No Problem") (eliminated after the appetizer) Laura Henry-Zoubir, Culinary Director, Dramshop Hospitality, Boston, MA (Episode 6.3 "Marrowly We Roll Along") (eliminated after the entre) Jamie Bissonnette, Chef and Restaurateur, Toro and Coppa, Boston, MA (Episode 6.12 "Chefs on a Mission") (eliminated after the dessert) Lauren Gerrie, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (Episode 6.11 "A Cornish Mess") (advances to final round) (winner) 97 4 "Champions' Tournament: Part 4" Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: lamb fries, ras el hanout, blood orange syrup, hot cross buns Entre: wreck fish, sabudana poha, green tomatoes, huitlacoche Dessert: macaroni and cheese, apples, raw cashews, cane syrup Contestants:

September 20, 2011

Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Maneet Chauhan

Justin Burdett, Chef de cuisine, Miller Union, Atlanta, GA (Episode 7.4 "Have A Heart") (eliminated after the appetizer) Eric Levine, Executive Chef, Encore Catering, East Hanover, NJ (Episode 6.2 "Prove it on the Plate") (eliminated after the entre) Marie-Claude Mendy, Chef and Restaurateur, Teranga, Boston, MA (Episode 7.9 -"Thyme Flies") (eliminated after the dessert) Alan Harding, Chef, The Food Truck @ Hot Bird, Brooklyn, NY (Episode 7.5 "Gotta Grill!") (advances to final round) (winner) 98 5 "Champions' Tournament: Grand Finale" Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: catfish, daikon radish, cherry soda, boiled peanuts Entre: kettle corn, chayotes, apple sauce, roasted suckling pig

September 27, 2011

Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli

 Dessert: araucana eggs, bread flour, turbinado sugar, goat's milk Contestants: Alan Harding, Chef, The Food Truck @ Hot Bird, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Wade Burch, Executive Chef, South West NY, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Lauren Gerrie, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner) 99 6 "Time & Space" Ingredients: Appetizer: izote flowers, smoked butter, rhubarb, chicken in a can Entre: yellow miso, pork shoulder, mountain yam, astronaut ice cream Dessert: margarita mix, quick cook grits, marionberry preserves, vanilla yogurt Contestants: Van Dao, Chef and Restaurateur, Biscuit Bender, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Ryan Goergen, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Ronnie Vincent, Executive Sous chef, Joe's Stone Crab, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert) Helen Park, Executive Chef, New York, NY (winner) 100 7 "Everything's Rosy" Ingredients: Appetizer: British piccalilli, biscuit dough, watercress, soft-shell crabs Entre: rack of wild boar, shishito peppers, posole, organic roses Dessert: falooda glass noodles, oranges, graham crackers, Armenian string cheese Contestants: Michael Maroni, Chef and Restaurateur, Maroni Cuisine, Northport, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Gina Rodriguez, Executive Chef, Kokopelli Restaurant and Tequila Bar, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entre) Justin Bazdarich, Chef and Restaurateur, Speedy Romeo, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Rob Evans, Chef and Restaurateur, Hugo's, Portland, ME (winner)

Aarn Snchez

October 4, 2011 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Chris Santos

October 11, 2011 Judges: Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan Marc Murphy

101 8 Ingredients:

"Trick or Treat, Chicken Feet!" Judges:

October 16, 2011 Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian

Appetizer: pre-cooked chicken feet, poblano peppers, black radishes, fruit-flavored candy Entre: blood sausage, frog legs, sea beans, Halloween candy Dessert: ossa dei morti, apple cider, ricotta salata, black licorice Contestants:

Rodney Henry, Pie Maker, Dangerously Delicious Pies, Baltimore, MD / Washington, DC (eliminated after the appetizer) Cris Spezial, Caterer, Nyack Gourmet, Nyack, NY (eliminated after the entre) Michelle Firlit-Garcia, Pastry Chef, Bleeding Heart Bakery, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert) Michael DiIonno, Chef and Restaurateur, Avenue Bistro Pub, Verona, NJ (winner) Episode notes: This was a Halloween-themed episode. The Halloween candy provided in the entre round was a mixture of traditional Halloween candies, such as candy corn. 102 9 Ingredients: "Make A Splash!" Judges: Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag Seamus Mullen October 25, 2011

Appetizer: broccoflower, unsweetened cranberry juice, madeleines, sea urchin Entre: canned mandarin oranges, red pearl onions, chicken thighs, pork hock Dessert: gingerbread cookie dough, goat cheese, garam masala, strawberry syrup Contestants: Kayne Raymond, Private Chef, Palo Alto, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Wayne Cafariella, Sous chef, Tellers Chop House, Islip, NY (eliminated after the entre) Adrianne Calvo, Chef and Restaurateur, Chef Adrianne's, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert) Lish Steiling, Assistant Food Stylist, Today, New York, NY (winner) 103 10 "One in a Hundred" Ingredients: Appetizer: duck prosciutto, purple asparagus, Korean melon, Greek Easter bread Entre: barramundi, ramps, sun-dried tomatoes, unripened green almonds Dessert: Kirby cucumbers, beignet mix, lemon-lime soda, nata de coco

November 1, 2011 Judges: Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan Marc Murphy

Contestants: Tiffany Jeffries, Caterer, Sunday Dinner Catering Service, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jackie Baldassari, Roundsman, Olde York Country Club, Chesterfield, NJ (eliminated after the entre) Dave Cusato, Sous chef, X2O Xaviars on the Hudson, Yonkers, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Matt Lambert, Chef de cuisine, Musket Room, New York, NY (winner) 104 11 "Blood Orange Sorbet, Sweat, & Tears" Ingredients: Appetizer: breakfast sausage, cantaloupe, potato rolls, coconut flakes Entre: fiddlehead ferns, sablefish, vadouvan, blood orange sorbet Dessert: sour beer, cherimoya, raspberries, brown bread in a can Contestants: Shawn Fralin, Private Chef, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer) Arthur Saks, Executive Chef, Marina Cafe, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the entre) Sonia El-Nawal, Chef Consultant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Charles Lopez, Sous chef, Tastings Catering Company, New York, NY (winner) 105 12 "Give It Your All" Ingredients: Appetizer: pomegranates, polenta log, maple syrup, seafood sausage Entre: turducken, sugar pumpkin, Concord grape wine, Indian corn Dessert: pumpkin beer, fresh cranberries, pecans, instant potatoes Contestants:

November 8, 2011 Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos

November 15, 2011 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

Allison Sosna, Executive Chef, DC Central Kitchen, Washington, DC (eliminated after the appetizer) Steve Jackson, Personal Chef, Chicago Bulls, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entre) Arlene Stewart, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Daniel Bojorquez, Chef de cuisine, Sel de la Terre, Boston, MA (winner) Episode notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course.

106 13 Ingredients:

"Class Acts" Judges:

November 22, 2011 Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag Sam Kass

Appetizer: canned tuna fish, wonton wrappers, spinach, dill pickles Entre: collard greens, chicken breasts, anchovies, quinoa Dessert: sunflower seeds, grapes, cream cheese, canned pineapple Contestants:

Rhonda Deloach, Head Chef / Food Service Director, Common Ground High School, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the appetizer) Arlene Leggio, Cook Manager, Islip High School, Islip, NY (eliminated after the entre) Dianne Houlihan, Assistant Cook Manager, Great Neck Elementary School, Waterford, CT (eliminated after the dessert) Cheryl Barbara, Head Cook, High School in the Community, New Haven, CT (winner) Episode notes: Each of the chefs in this episode is a chef in a school cafeteria.[1] Judge Sam Kass is an assistant chef in the White House as well a senior policy advisor on hea initiatives.[1] This episode was part of a Food Network initiative with Share Our Strength to promote children's nutrition and to combat hunger in children.[2] 107 14 Ingredients: "Yakety Yak, Yak, Yak" Judges: Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian Marcus Samuelsson November 29, 2011

Appetizer: wax beans, mandarinquats, sardines, rice cakes Entre: mangosteens, mustard greens, dried shrimp, yak strip steaks Dessert: black pepper crackers, plums, kefir, chamomile flowers Contestants: Jill Nicolson, Caterer and Entrepreneur, Cuisine with Jill Nicolson, Torrington, CT (eliminated after the appetizer) Nicholas Porcelli, Executive Chef, Shhh, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Kate Squibb, Sous chef, 158 Caf, South Portland, ME (eliminated after the dessert) Vinson Petrillo, Executive Sous chef, Caviar Russe, New York, NY (winner) 108 15 "Can't Catch Me, I'm the Gingerbread Lobster!" Ingredients: Appetizer: lobster, harissa, candy cane beets, gingerbread house Entre: rack of lamb, ruby port, brussels sprouts, white chocolate chips

December 6, 2011 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli

 Dessert: plums, candy canes, fruitcake, hot cocoa mix Contestants:

Marc Murphy

Bun Lai, Chef and Restaurateur, Miya's Sushi, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the appetizer) Renita Mendonca, Culinary Instructor, Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Cambridge, MA (eliminated after the entre) Rachel Klein, Executive Chef, Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert) Jonny Giordani, Executive Chef, BOOM, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This episode was a holiday-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. Chef Lai cut his palm during the appetize but did not tend to the wound because he thought the blood on the plate was a smudge of harissa; the judges did not taste his dish as a result. 109 16 Ingredients: "Duck for Dinner" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Zakary Pelaccio December 13, 2011

Appetizer: duck confit, red cherry peppers, frozen naan, vanilla beans Entre: duck breast, champagne mango, morel mushrooms, ranch dressing Dessert: chocolate chips, chestnuts, dried strawberries, duck eggs Contestants: Larry Baldwin, Executive Chef, David Burke Fromagerie, Rumson, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Megan Johnson, Executive Chef, Elsewhere / Casellula Cheese & Wine Caf, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Al Nappo, Executive Chef, Founding Farmers, Georgetown, DC (eliminated after the dessert) Neela Paniz, Chef and Restaurateur, Neela's, Napa, CA (winner) Episode notes: Each basket included an ingredient from a duck.

Season 10 (201112)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 110 1 "The Big Scoop" Ingredients: Title Original airdate December 20, 2011 Judges:

 Appetizer: boudin blanc, chanterelle mushrooms, baby artichokes, orange marmalade Entre: rainbow chard, tonic water, malanga coco, rabbit Dessert: fino sherry, granola, dried persimmon, vanilla ice cream Contestants: Joseph Arcarola, Chef, Highline Ballroom, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jeremy Spector, Chef and Restaurateur, The Brindle Room, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Holly Sheppard, Chef de cuisine, Silkstone Catering Events, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Walter D'Rozario, Chef de cuisine, Junoon, New York, NY (winner) 111 2 "Chop on Through" Ingredients: Appetizer: wasabi root, blueberries, cocktail blinis, guanciale Entre: Bloody Mary mix, green seedless grapes, cashews, chicken steak Dessert: cinnamon toast cereal, Asian pears, chocolate covered raisins, camembert Contestants: Dave Ward, Executive Chef, Thomas Preti Catering, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Johnny McLaughlin, Chef and Restaurateur, Heartbreaking Dawns, Rosendale, NY (eliminated after the entre) David Nichols, Executive Sous chef, Landmarc Time Warner Center, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Elise Kornack, Sous chef, Aquavit, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: Chef Nichols is a chef at Landmarc, owned by Chopped judge Marc Murphy. 112 3 Ingredients: "Far Far Out!"

Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson

January 3, 2012 Judges: Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian Marcus Samuelsson

January 10, 2012 Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Maneet Chauhan

Appetizer: Canadian bacon, roasted piquillo peppers, tomatillos, instant noodle soup Entre: cactus pears, squab, frozen lima beans, far far Dessert: corn flakes cereal, sweet chili sauce, golden raspberries, labne Contestants: David Seigal, Executive Chef, The Tangled Vine, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

 Faye Hess, Cooking Teacher and Blogger, "FayeFood" food blog, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Joe Simon, Executive Sous chef, David Burke Fromagerie, Rumson, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Giorgio Rapicavoli, Executive Chef, 660 at the Angler's, Miami Beach, FL (winner) 113 4 "Frozen Fries with That?" Ingredients: Appetizer: cube steak, salsa, queso fresco, frozen french fries Entre: blue foot chicken, broccolini, tequila, dried limes Dessert: white balsamic vinegar, chocolate covered peanuts, dried cranberries, masa harina Contestants: Ian Friedman, Executive Chef, Rainwater Grill, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Clark Barlowe, Sous chef, Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, Rockville, MD (eliminated after the entre) Dan Giusti, Executive Chef, 1789 Restaurant, Washington, DC (eliminated after the dessert) Adrienne Grenier, Sous chef, 1501 Chop House , Charlotte, NC (winner) 114 5 "Redemption Competition" Ingredients: Appetizer: sweetbreads, dried dates, red malabar spinach, strawberry popsicles Entre: leg of lamb, kochujang, rainbow carrots, root beer schnapps Dessert: fresh pasta sheets, plum tomatoes, basil, white chocolate Contestants:

January 17, 2012 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Maneet Chauhan

January 24, 2012 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

Anna Maria Santorelli, Chef and Restaurateur, Anna Maria's, Larchmont, NY (Episode 6.4 "Doughs and Don'ts) (eliminated after the appetizer) Michelle Firlit-Garcia, Pastry Chef, Bleeding Heart Bakery, Chicago, IL (Episode 9.8 "Trick or Treat, Chicken Feet!") (eliminated after the entre) Tryg Siverson, Chef and Restaurateur, Friedman's Lunch, New York, NY (Episode 7.1 " The Icing on the Steak") (eliminated after the dessert) Sammy Davis Jr., Executive Chef, CR Lounge, Baltimore, MD (Episode 6.1 "Victory on the Brain") (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four past runners-up. 115 6 Ingredients: "On the Line" Judges: January 31, 2012

 Appetizer: mahi-mahi, candy cane beets, verjus, olive loaf Entre: red mullet, peach palm fruit, haricots verts, licorice candy Dessert: clove candies, loquats, kaiser rolls, cheese wedges Contestants: Marcus Lepke, Personal Chef, European Epicurean, Voorhees, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Dewey Losasso, Executive Chef, The Forge, Miami Beach, FL (eliminated after the entre) Ronit Penso, Private Chef and Author, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Sylvain Harribey, Executive Chef, Sofitel New York, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature four chefs who are natives of different countries.

Marc Murphy Missy Robbins Aarn Snchez

Season 11 (2012)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 116 1 "I'm Your Huckleberry" Ingredients: Title Original airdate February 7, 2012 Judges: Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan Seamus Mullen

Appetizer: huckleberries, black beans, green plantains, octopus Entre: champagne, skirt steak, yuca, coconut Dessert: chicha morada, Cotija cheese, mangoes, shoestring potato sticks Contestants:

Jeff O'Neill, Executive Chef, The Villa by Barton G, Miami Beach, FL (eliminated after the appetizer) Frederik De Pue, Executive Chef, Smith Common and 42 Catering, Wa hington, DC (eliminated after the entre) Chai Trivedi, Sous chef, Buddakan, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Reggie Anderson, Executive Pastry Chef, Landmarc Restaurants, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: During the entre round, the chefs were given a hammer to open the coconut. Chef Anderson works at Landmarc, which is owned by Chopped judge Marc Murph 117 2 "Chewing the Caul Fat" February 14, 2012

Ingredients: Appetizer: sea scallops, guaje beans, aged cheddar, pickle juice Entre: black bass, raspberry lavender risotto, savoy cabbage, caul fat Dessert: cosmopolitan mix, dried apples, biscotti, edible flowers Contestants: Nancy Caballes, Private Chef, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Ren Stein, Sous chef, Seasonal, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Danni Bleil, Food Stylist, Ottsville, PA (eliminated after the dessert) Lester Walker, Executive Chef, Copia, New York, NY (winner) 118 3 "Good Chop, Bad Chop?" Ingredients: Appetizer: quail eggs, white asparagus, hibiscus flowers in syrup, canned spiced ham Entre: lake perch, tomatoes on the vine, avocados, rolled oats Dessert: sour cherries, croissants, clotted cream, lemongrass Contestants: Angela Karegeannes, Caterer, A Fork Full of Earth Organic Catering, Fairfax, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Vaughn Crenshaw, Executive Sous chef, Khloe Bistrot, Fort Lee, NJ (eliminated after the entre) Noureddine Elgheur, Caterer, Sweet Savories Catering, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Justin Werner, Executive Sous chef, Colicchio & Sons, New York, NY (winner) 119 4 "Leftovers Extravaganza!" Ingredients: Appetizer: leftover pizza, leftover beer, graffiti eggplant, dried plums Entre: leftover pot roast, leftover steamed rice, escarole, 1/2 bottle of white wine Dessert: leftover vanilla milkshake, leftover refried beans, butter crackers, kiwi Contestants: Ryan McLaughlin, Chef de cuisine, The Vanderbilt, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

Judges: Scott Conant Marcus Samuelsson Aarn Snchez

February 21, 2012 Judges: Scott Conant Zakary Pelaccio Aarn Snchez

March 6, 2012 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Marcus Samuelsson

 Lee Farrington, Chef and Restrauteur, Figa, Portland, ME (eliminated after the entre) Jeff Eng, Executive Chef, Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, Rockville, MD (eliminated after the dessert) Natalie Jacocks, Line Chef, Fette Sau, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a leftovers competition. The white wine used in the entre round was Chardonnay. 120 5 Ingredients: "Plenty of Fish" Judges: Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian Aarn Snchez March 13, 2012

Appetizer: amber ale, salmon fillets, frise, kantola Entre: lutefisk, hazelnuts, pinot noir, dried lobster mushrooms Dessert: baby eggplants, gooseberries, eggroll skins, lapchang Contestants:

Michael Jacobs, Food Consultant and Caterer, Miami Heat, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer) Shanna Horner OHea, Chef and Innkeeper, The Kennebunk Inn / Academe Bra erie and Tavern, Kennebunk , ME (eliminated after the entre) Anthony Ricco, Chef de cuisine, Spice Market Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Corwin Kave, Executive Chef, Fatty Crab / Fatty 'Cue, New York, NY / St. John, VI (winner) Episode notes: Chef Kave works at Fatty Crab and Fatty 'Cue, restaurants of Chopped judge Zakary Pelaccio. 121 6 Ingredients: "Sound the Alarm!" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez March 20, 2012

Appetizer: smoked mozzarella, fresh pasta sheets, rainier cherries, hot dogs Entre: fire roasted tomatoes, bison sirloin steaks, spinach, Italian hot peppers Dessert: cinnamon-flavored candy coal, crescent roll dough, sour cream, hot chocolate mix Contestants: Robert Painter, Sous Chef, Biagio's Osteria, Stratford, CT/ Engine 63, F.D.N.Y., New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Walter Lewis, Chef / Engine 35, F.D.N.Y., New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Dan Gardner, Chef / Engine 15, F.D.N.Y., New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Paul Rut, Chef / Engine 262, F.D.N.Y., New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four F.D.N.Y firefighters.

122 7 Ingredients:

"Viewers' Choice!" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos

April 3, 2012

Appetizer: artichoke hearts, truffle honey, corn nuts, scrapple Entre: fenugreek, new potatoes, bison short ribs, cheese spread in a jar Dessert: dried black licorice root, pork rinds, macadamia nuts, limoncello Contestants: Amy Johnson, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Virginia Monaco, Chef, The Vanderbilt, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre) Ian Muntzert, Chef de cuisine, Commonwealth, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert) Ivan Dorvil, Private Chef, Miami, FL (winner) Episode notes: The basket items were determined via a viewer poll. 123 8 Ingredients: "All-Stars: Iron Chefs Do Battle"

April 8, 2012 Judges: Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian Aarn Snchez

Appetizer: crawfish, lemon cucumber, purple wax beans, pre-cooked beef tendon Entre: octopus, dandelion greens, aged gouda, sour trahana Dessert: plums, coconut rum, black beans, queso fresco Contestants: Jose Garces (Charity: St. Christopher Foundation for Children Philadelphia, PA) (eliminated after the appetizer) Cat Cora (Charity: Chefs for Humanity New York, NY) (eliminated after the entre) Marc Forgione (Charity: Feeding America Chicago, IL) (eliminated after the dessert) Michael Symon (Charity: Autism Speaks New York, NY) (advances to final round) (winner) Episode notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes in which categorical groups of celebrity chefs competed for charity. 124 9 Ingredients: "Ready, Set, Escargot!"

April 10, 2012 Judges: Marc Murphy Zakary Pelaccio

Appetizer: Asian long beans, red jalapeo peppers, calvados, escargots Entre: ground lamb, Stilton cheese, Chinese eggplant, birch syrup

 Dessert: coconut water, garnet yams, Thai basil, roasted noodles Contestants: John Deatcher, Caterer, Foodini's Catering, Neptune, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) David Guas, Chef and Restaurateur, Bayou Bakery, Arlington, VA (eliminated after the entre) Frank Whittaker, Executive Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Missy Corey, Kitchen Manager, Duckfat, Portland, ME (winner) 125 10 "All-Stars: Prime Time vs. Day Time" Ingredients: Appetizer: pancake mix, strawberry papaya, blue foot mushrooms, pre-cooked chicken feet Entre: maraschino cherries, peas in the pod, parsley root, tripe Dessert: ostrich eggs, plantains, dried strawberries, galangal Contestants:

Aarn Snchez

April 15, 2012 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

Keegan Gerhard (Food Network Challenge) (Charity: Make-A-Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZ) (eliminated after the appetizer) Aarti Sequeira (Aarti Party, The Next Food Network Star (Season 6)) (Charity: Harvest Home Santa Monica, CA) (eliminated after the entre) Marcela Valladolid (Mexican Made Easy) (Charity: Fundacin Internacional de la Comunidad, A. C.- Tijuana, Mexico) (eliminated after the dessert) Jeffrey Saad (United Tastes of America, The Next Food Network Star (Season 5)) (Charity: Alexandria House Los Angeles, CA) (advances to final round) (winner) 126 11 "Own It!" April 17, 2012 Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: injera, hearts of palm, mche, rabbit escabeche Entre: goat chops, dragon's tongue beans, cinnamon schnapps, dark chocolate Dessert: hollandaise sauce, strawberries, walnuts, blue corn tortilla chips Contestants: Nelly Godfrey, Chef and Restaurateur, Lima's Taste, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Miguel Escobedo, Chef and Restaurateur, Papalote Mexican Grill, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the entre) Vito Facciabene, Chef and Restaurateur, Vibano's Trattoria, Bronx, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Kris Wessel, Chef and Restaurateur, Red Light, Miami, FL (winner) Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson

127 12 Ingredients:

"All-Stars: Food Network Star Contestants" Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

April 22, 2012

Appetizer: razor clams, breakfast radishes, green grape tomatoes, shrimp paste Entre: culotte steak, Okinawa sweet potatoes, turnips, strawberry leather Dessert: mango chutney, white apricots, blue cornmeal, bacon bits Contestants:

Chris Nirschel (TNFNS season 7 eighth place) (Charity: The Initiative to Educate Afghan Women) (eliminated after the appetizer) Justin Balmes (TNFNS season 7 eleventh place) (Charity: SafePath Children's Advocacy Center Marietta, GA) (eliminated after the entre) Vic "Vegas" Moea (TNFNS season 7 third place) (Charity: St. Jude's Ranch for Children Boulder City, NV) (eliminated after the dessert) Penny Davidi (TNFNS season 7 seventh place) (Charity: PATH Gramercy (People Assissting the Homeless) Los Angeles, CA) (advances to final round) (winner) 128 13 "All-Stars: Judge Remix" April 29, 2012 Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: potato pancakes, purple kohlrabi, Korean melon, goat brains Entre: rack of Berkshire pork, kusa, grape molasses, preserved duck eggs Dessert: cake flour, farmer's cheese, baby beets, cola Contestants: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

Chris Santos (Charity: Rett Syndrome Research Trust Trumbull, CT) (eliminated after the appetizer) Marc Murphy (Charity: City Harvest New York, NY) (eliminated after the entre) Alex Guarnaschelli (Charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN) (eliminated after the dessert) Marcus Samuelsson (Charity: C-Cap (Careers through Culinary Arts Program) New York, NY) (advances to final round) (winner) 129 14 "Yuzu Never Know" Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: sturgeon filets, cucumber, yuzu juice, black mission figs Entre: mutton chops, baby leeks, banana potatoes, orange gelatin Dessert: pasilla chiles, pineapple, Israeli couscous, Mexican chocolate Contestants: Seamus Mullen Amanda Freitag Missy Robbins

May 1, 2012

Prasad Chirnomula, Executive Chef, Thali, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the appetizer) Fany Gerson, Pastry Chef, La Newyorkina, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Zaina Dellaquila, Executive Chef, Cond Nast Cafe, New York NY (eliminated after the dessert) Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (winner) 130 15 "All-Stars: Grand Finale" Ingredients: Appetizer: galia melon, Chinese okra, pistachios, beef heart Entre: rainbow chard, bonito, hard cider, couscous Dessert: panforte, pancetta, pink currants, crme frache Contestants: Michael Symon (Charity: Autism Speaks New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer) Penny Davidi (Charity: PATH Gramercy (People Assissting the Homeless) Los Angeles, CA) (eliminated after the entre) Jeffrey Saad (Charity: Alexandria House Los Angeles, CA) (eliminated after the dessert) Marcus Samuelsson (Charity: C-Cap (Careers through Culinary Arts Program) New York, NY) (winner) 131 16 "Reversal of Fortune" Ingredients: Appetizer: chicken livers, California raisins, heirloom tomatoes, green goddess dressing Entre: branzino, baby bok choy, celery soda, fortune cookies Dessert: sourdough bread, dried figs, baby fennel, coffee beans Contestants: Jessica North, Line Cook, St. Francis Fountain, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) William Bunn III, Caterer, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre) Dimitri Voutsinas, Executive Sous chef, Water's Edge, Long Island City, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Jean-Louis Gerin, Chef and Restaurateur, Restaurant Jean-Louis, Greenwich, CT (winner)

May 6, 2012 Judges: Amanda Freitag Chris Santos Anne Burrell

May 8, 2012 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Chris Santos Marcus Samuelsson

Season 12 (2012)[edit]

Serie Seaso s n No. No. 132 1 "Grilltastic!" Ingredients:

Title

Original airdate May 29, 2012 Judges: Chris Santos Elizabeth Karmel Marc Murphy

Appetizer: sweet tea vodka, Asian steamed buns, baby romanesco, extra-firm tofu Entre: wagyu rib-eye steaks, baby corn, watermelon, coleslaw dressing Dessert: stout beer, empanada wrappers, peaches, marshmallow spread Contestants:

Sean Brasel, Executive Chef, Meat Market, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer) Melissa Cookston, Professional Barbecue Competitor, Nesbit, MS (eliminated after the entre) Richard Park, Chef and Entrepreneur, Cat Heads BBQ, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert) Jay Lippin, Executive Chef, Southern Hospitality BBQ, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a grilling-themed episode. The stovetops were outfitted with grill sheets and two other burners. In contrast to the previous two grilling-themed episodes, were kept on and the chefs were allowed to use them. 133 2 Ingredients: "Sunny Side Apps" Judges: Aarn Snchez Amanda Freitag Maneet Chauhan June 5, 2012

Appetizer: corned beef, gummy fried eggs, black olives, baby corn Entre: striped bass, sour lemon candy, Jerusalem artichokes, cream of mushroom soup Dessert: spearmint leaf candy, knodel, almond flour, raisins on the vine Contestants: Jesse Kramer, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Taco Co., New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Brian Howard, Executive Chef, Comme a, Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entre) Tony Kang, Sous chef, Brookville Country Club, Upper Brookville, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Cory Bahr, Chef and Restaurateur, Cotton, Monroe, LA (winner) Episode notes: Each basket included a type of candy.

134 3 Ingredients:

"A Guts Reaction" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

June 12, 2012

Appetizer: chicken intestines, red miso, Savoy cabbage, clementine oranges Entre: duck breast, red malabar spinach, cherry cola, olive loaf Dessert: kombucha, rambutan, egg white powder, candied nuts Contestants: Kerenza Napoles, Sous chef, Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer) Robert Magsalin, Chef and Entrepreneur, Fk Burger, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entre) Steve Luttrell, Chef de cuisine, La Silhouette, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Fatima Ali, Sous chef, Caf Centro, New York, NY (winner) 135 4 "Chocolate Challenge" Ingredients: Appetizer: button mushrooms, dried dates, duck hearts, chocolate covered cherries Entre: chateaubriand, rainbow carrots, escarole, chocolate wine Dessert: marzipan, membrillo, ladyfingers, chocolate lips Contestants: Taryn Mumpower, Baker, Pick Your Poison Bake Shop, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer) Richard Ingraham, Personal Chef, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the entre) Zach Meloy, Chef and Restaurateur, Push Start Kitchen, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert) Christina Olivarez, Executive Chef, Diego, Las Vegas, NV (winner) Episode notes: Each basket included a chocolate ingredient. 136 5 Ingredients: "Pride of New Orleans"

June 19, 2012 Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag

June 26, 2012 Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag

Appetizer: razor clams, andouille sausage, lime pickles, cajun chips Entre: catfish, chard, fig preserves, chai tea powder Dessert: gin liqueur, huckleberries, beignet mix, chicory coffee

Contestants: Richard Bond, Chef and Culinary Instructor, Mardi Gras School of Cooking, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer) Justin Kennedy, Chef, Parkway Bakery & Tavern, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entre) Cody Monfra, Sous chef, Palace Cafe, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert) Linda Green, Caterer, Ms. Linda's Soul Food Catering, New Orleans, LA (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four chefs from New Orleans. The basket ingredients were also inspired by the New Orleans theme. 137 6 Ingredients: "All-American Competition" Judges: Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag Elizabeth Karmel July 3, 2012

Appetizer: fried chicken, American cheese, spinach, apple pie Entre: Maine lobster, hot dogs, frozen lemonade, potato chips Dessert: peaches, breakfast toaster pastries, bourbon whiskey, corn on the cob Contestants:

Kimberly Parris, Personal Chef and Caterer, K. Parris Catering & Personal Chef Service, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Mary Rusch, Chef and Restaurateur, Hash House, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entre) Steve Overlay, Chef and Executive Pitmaster, Memphis Championship Barbecue, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert) Mike Gowland, Chef and Firefighter, Manning's Eat-Drink-Cheer, New Orleans, LA (winner) Episode notes: Each basket contained American staple-themed ingredients. 138 7 Ingredients: "Orzo It Seemed" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag July 17, 2012

Appetizer: pink grapefruit, seafood sausage, wasabi peas, cream of coconut Entre: clove liqueur, bistec norteno, butternut squash, orzo Dessert: red jalapeos, shortbread cookies, sharon fruit, cream cheese frosting Contestants: Alex Friedman, Chef and Restaurateur, P'cheen International Bistro and Pub, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer) Brigeth Brookins, Sous chef, Banquets Department at the Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entre) Willie Box, Executive Chef, 793 Juniper, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)

 Joe Rego, Executive Chef, Club Opera, Atlanta, GA (winner) 139 8 "Food Network Stars!" Ingredients: Appetizer: smoked kippers, hard boiled eggs, treviso, sparkling cider Entre: black chicken, escarole, cream of coconut, guava Dessert: fenugreek, cinnamon toast cereal, Japanese mayonnaise, frozen peas Contestants:

July 22, 2012 Judges: Alton Brown Giada De Laurentiis Bobby Flay

Jeff Mauro (TNFNS season 7 winner) (Sandwich King (Charity: Opportunity Knocks River Forest, IL) (eliminated after the appetizer) Amy Finley (TNFNS season 3 winner) (The Gourmet Next Door) (Charity: The Lois Merrill Foundation San Diego, CA) (eliminated after the entre) Melissa d'Arabian (TNFNS season 5 winner) (Ten Dollar Dinners) (Charity: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY) (eliminated after the dessert) Aarti Sequeira (TNFNS season 6 winner) (Aarti Party) (Charity: Central City Community Outreach Los Angeles, CA) (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four contestants that were previous winners of The Next Food Network Star that were competing for $10,000 for the charity of their choice. judges were the mentors for Season 8 of The Next Food Network Star 140 9 Ingredients: "Grill Masters: Part One" Judges: Aarn Snchez Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy July 22, 2012

Appetizer: yak steaks, mesquite syrup, peanut butter sandwich cookies, Tuscan kale Entre: California halibut, sauerkraut, frozen french fries, Mexican chorizo Dessert: oil-cured black olives, peaches, piloncillo, chocolate graham cracker pies Contestants:

Jennifer Duncan, Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Ranch BBQ/Pitmaster, Smoked To The Bone BBQ Team, Gilbert, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer) Tommy Duncan, Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Ranch BBQ, Gilbert, AZ (eliminated after the entre) Galen Zamarra, Chef and Restaurateur, Mas (Farmhouse), New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, Competitive Barbecue Champion, St. Petersburg, FL (advances to final round) (winner) Episode notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes, where sixteen "pro" grillers competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they for $50,000. The "Grill Masters" episodes were taped outdoors at Old Tucson Studios near Tucson, AZ. 141 10 "Grill Masters: Part Two" July 29, 2012

Ingredients: Appetizer: Hawaiian blue prawns, tomatillos, chayotes, hatch chile taffy Entre: rack of wild boar, cactus flower buds, spoon fruit, portabella mushrooms Dessert: cactus pears, Italian wafer cookies, goat's milk ricotta, single malt whiskey Contestants: Carey Bringle, Owner and Barbecue Pitmaster, Peg Leg Porker, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer) Dushyant Singh, Executive Sous chef, Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the entre) Nicole Davenport, Chef and Restaurateur, Sugar and Smoke, Fredericksburg, TX (eliminated after the dessert) Sam Choy, Chef and Restaurateur, Kawaii, HI (advances to final round) (winner) 142 11 "Belly Dance!" Ingredients: Appetizer: tuna belly, dandelion greens, canned chickpeas, dates Entre: lamb top round, rutabagas, carrot jam, grenadine Dessert: arak, canned pumpkin, amaretti cookies, cayenne pepper Contestants: Michael Chen, Executive Sous chef, Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer) Danushka Lysek, Private Chef and Model, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Ryan Bartlow, Chef de cuisine, Frankies 570, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Matt Murphy, Executive Chef, The Irish House, New Orleans, LA (winner) 143 12 "Grill Masters: Part Three" Ingredients: Appetizer: oysters, hearts of palm, creamed spinach, duck bacon Entre: rabbit, eggplant, pineapple, puff pastry dough Dessert: Meyer lemons, marshmallows, charcoal biscuits, zucchini Contestants: Robyn Lindars, Chef and Blogger, "Grill Grrrl" food blog, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)

Judges: Aarn Snchez Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

July 31, 2012 Judges: Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan Claudia Fleming

August 5, 2012 Judges: Aarn Snchez Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

 Timothy Grandinetti, Chef and Restaurateur, Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar, Winston-Salem, NC (eliminated after the entre) Doug Keiles, Competitive Barbecue Champion and Pitmaster, Ribs Within BBQ Team, Hillsbourough, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Ernest Servantes, Executive Chef, Texas Lutheran University/Barbecue Pitmaster, Burnt Bean Co., New Braunfels, TX (advances to final round) (winner) 144 13 "Cake Walk?" August 7, 2012 Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: carrot cake, baby fennel, kumquats, kosher shrimp Entre: cardoons, chanterelle mushrooms, pickled green beans, turkey burgers Dessert: caramel popcorn, red plums, prosecco, udon noodles Contestants: Monique Barrow, Sous chef, Murphy's, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer) Beni Velazquez, Chef and Restaurateur, Bar and Bistro, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entre) Carla Contreras, Private Chef and Owner, Red Clog Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Zeb Stevenson, Executive Chef, Livingston Restaurant and Bar, Atlanta, GA (winner) 145 14 "Grill Masters: Part Four" Ingredients: Appetizer: short ribs, watermelon, speculoos, fennel Entre: pork butt, baked beans, clams, strawberry fruit leather Dessert: tofu, green plantains, maple-bacon ale, mangoes Contestants: Chad Ward, Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Bent BBQ, Lakeland, FL (eliminated after the appetizer) Corinne Trang, Chef and Educator, Westport, CT (eliminated after the entre) Rick Browne, Chef and Author, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the dessert) Kent Rollins, Cook and Chuckwagon Owner, Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon, Byers, TX (advances to final round) (winner) 146 15 "Oui, Oui, Confit" Ingredients: Appetizer: duck confit, unripe mangoes, couscous, red carrots Geoffrey Zakarian Chris Santos Aarn Snchez

August 12, 2012 Judges: Aarn Snchez Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

August 14, 2012 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian

 Entre: peanut butter, pork tenderloin, okra, canned shrimp Dessert: grape jelly beans, buttermilk, wonton wrappers, sweet potatoes Contestants: Bryon Peck, Chef and Restaurateur, Elizabeth's Restaurant, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer) Maria Velez, Chef and Restaurateur, Mojito Cuban Cuisine, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre) John Simmons, Chef and Restaurateur, Firefly Tapas Kitchen and Bar, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert) Franco Barrio, Chef and Restaurateur, Caliu, New York, NY (winner) 147 16 "Grill Masters: Finale" Ingredients: Appetizer: sardines, corn on the cob, xtabentun, canned sloppy joe filling Entre: standing rib roast, guava paste, smoked mozzarella, bok choy Dessert: quail eggs, pound cake, whole coconut, strawberry cream tequila Contestants: Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, Competitive Barbecue Champion, St. Petersburg, FL (eliminated after the appetizer) Sam Choy, Chef and Restaurateur, Kawaii, HI (eliminated after the entre) Kent Rollins, Cook and Chuckwagon Owner, Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon, Byers, TX (eliminated after the dessert) Ernest Servantes, Executive Chef, Texas Lutheran University/Barbecue Pitmaster, Burnt Bean Co., New Braunfels, TX (winner) 148 17 "Drawing a Flank" Ingredients: Appetizer: black licorice, arctic char, mangos, caperberries Entre: flank steak, sour cherries, espresso powder, crosnes Dessert: polenta, Pedro Ximnez sherry, beets, whipped topping Contestants: Jude Huval, Executive Chef, Pat's Fisherman's Wharf, Henderson, LA (eliminated after the appetizer) Frances Tariga, Private Chef, United Nations, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Rick Giffen, Executive Chef, Stratosphere Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)

Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

August 19, 2012 Judges: Aarn Snchez Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

August 21, 2012 Judges: Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan Marcus Samuelsson

 Quentin Donnaud, Executive Chef, Coast Seafood & Raw Bar, Atlanta, GA (winner)

Season 13 (201213)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 149 1 "Stacking Up" Ingredients: Title Original airdate September 4, 2012 Judges: Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian Aarn Snchez

Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, yellowfoot chanterelle mushrooms, lapchang, gingerbread syrup Entre: slipper shells, taro root, Asian long beans, quail Dessert: frozen pancakes, tamarind paste, farmer's cheese, orange sherbet Contestants: Sheridan Su, Chef and Restaurateur, Great Bao Caf, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer) Sung Kim, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Vincent Contreras, Chef de cuisine, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert) Gianfranco Franzese, Chef and Restaurateur, Pasticceria Bruno, Staten Island, NY (winner) 150 2 "A Bunny Thing Happened" Ingredients: Appetizer: conch, sugared marshmallow candies, peas in the pod, prepared horseradish Entre: chocolate bunny, lamb breast, aleppo pepper, spring garlic Dessert: babka, rhubarb, baby bananas, Beaumes de Venise Contestants: Chuck Subra, Executive Chef, JW Marriott New Orleans, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer) Mihoko Obunai, Freelance Chef, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the entre) Zoe Feigenbaum, Chef and Restaurateur, Zo, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Andrew Scurlock, Kitchen Manager, St. James Cheese Company, New Orleans, LA (winner)

September 11, 2012 Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag

Episode notes: Each basket contained an Easter-themed ingredient. 151 3 Ingredients: "Class Acts, Too" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Sam Kass September 25, 2012

Appetizer: ground turkey, broccoli, raw pepitas, frozen yogurt Entre: pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes, rainbow chard, hoisin sauce Dessert: corn flakes, carrots, skim milk, blueberries Contestants:

Terry Accaira, Head Cook and Nutritionist, Avery/Parsons Elementary School, Buena Vista, CO (eliminated after the appetizer) Shannon Solomon, Cook Manager, William C. Hinkley High School, Aurora, CO (eliminated after the entre) Lynette Thomas, Head Cook, St. Martinville Primary School, St. Martinville, LA (eliminated after the dessert) Cindy Tinnel, Cook, Henry C. Maxwell Elementary School, Nashville, TN (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four school cafeteria cooks. The three cooks who were chopped each received $5,000, and all four competitors, along with the four cooks f first "Class Acts" episode, were invited by Sam Kass to the White House to meet its chefs and tour its garden. 152 4 Ingredients: "No Kidding!" Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson October 2, 2012

Appetizer: gummy bacon, salmon fillets, frozen lima beans, lemon sorbet Entre: cotton candy, chicken cutlets, Brussels sprouts, French-fried onions Dessert: zucchini, chocolate cake mix, crme frache, movie theatre popcorn Contestants:

Romilly Newman, "Little Girl in the Kitchen" food blog, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Joel Allette, James Baldwin High School and 4Food Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Noah Museles, Sidwell Friends School, Washington, D.C. (eliminated after the dessert) Shania Thomas, Food and Finance High School, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four teen chefs. The chefs were given 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 in the appetizer round. The three chopped chefs each received a certificate to Food Network's online store. 153 5 "Charge!" October 9, 2012

Ingredients: Appetizer: Korean-style short ribs, canned spaghetti, purple artichokes, baby pineapples Entre: tilefish, hot German mustard, pimento cheese, cape gooseberries Dessert: honey flavored cereal, soy sauce, anjou pears, cocktail franks Contestants: Jennifer Iserloh, Private Chef and Author, Secrets of a Skinny Chef food blog, Hoboken, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Chris DeBarr, Chef and Restaurateur, The Green Goddess / Serendipity, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entre) Gason Nelson, Private Chef, Full of Flavor, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert) Scott Pajak, Chef de cuisine, Lagasse Stadium at the Palazzo Resort, Las Vegas, NV (winner) 154 6 "A Very Piggy Halloween" Ingredients: Appetizer: lacinato kale, finger lime, gummy tarantulas, pre-cooked pig snout Entre: calf's liver, sea beans, strawberry popping candy, dried ghost chiles Dessert: puffed rice cereal bars, spiced rum, rambutan, tequila lollipops Contestants: Pete Ascolese, Chef and Restaurateur, Hope and Anchor, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Kyle Bernstein, Culinary Instructor, New Hampton, NY (eliminated after the entre) Brittanny Evans, Sous chef, Northern Spy Food Co., New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Sean Scotese, Freelance Chef, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a Halloween-themed episode. 155 7 Ingredients: "Pigging Out!"

Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez

October 16, 2012 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy

October 23, 2012 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson

Appetizer: pig's head, fava beans, strawberries, Roquefort blue cheese Entre: pig organs, fiddlehead ferns, morel mushrooms, bourbon cream liqueur Dessert: pig tails, dragonfruit, sorghum flour, lard

Contestants:

Terry Koval, Chef and Restaurateur, Farm Burger, Decatur, GA (eliminated after the appetizer) Nicole Brisson, Executive Chef, Carnevino at the Palazzo Resort, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entre) Robert Finn, Chef de cuisine, Fatty Crab, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Hugh Mangum, Executive Chef and Owner, Mighty Quinn's, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a "nose-to-tail" themed competition. The pig organs in the entre round consisted of heart, liver, and kidneys, and the chefs were required to use all thre Chef Finn works at Fatty Crab, owned by Chopped judge Zakary Pelaccio. 156 8 Ingredients: "Unsung Heroes" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos November 6, 2012

Appetizer: bangers, apple chips, asparagus, chocolate-covered almonds Entre: venison tenderloin, hamantashen, cola, cauliflower Dessert: marshmallow spread, balsamic vinegar, ancho chiles, almond butter cookies Contestants:

Tony Biggs, Director of Culinary Operations, Second Harvest Food Bank, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer) Linda Miles, Chef and Manager, Chapel Manor Senior Health Care Center / Philabundance, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entre) Keith Lucas, Executive Chef, Manna, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert) Grace Lichaa, Manager, Capitol Area Food Bank, Washington, D.C. (winner) Episode notes: This episodes featured four "unsung heroes": people who volunteer in their communities. 157 9 Ingredients: "Happy Turkey Gizzards Day!" Judges: Maneet Chauhan Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy November 13, 2012

Appetizer: cranberry sauce, cheese and green chile tamales, green beans, smoked turkey gizzards Entre: pumpkin pie, French-fried onions, dried oysters, turkey Dessert: lavash, kumquats, mulling spices, chocolate turkeys Contestants: Evelyn Cheatham, Chef and Instructor, W.O.W. (Worth Our Weight), Santa Rosa, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Tim Cipriano, Director of Food Services, Guilford Public Schools, Guilford, CT (eliminated after the entre)

 Jeremiah Bullfrog, Chef and Owner, gastroPod Mobile Gourmet, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert) Eddie Canlon, Chef and Restaurateur, Canlon's Restaurant, Staten Island, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. The chefs were given 40 minutes instead o usual 30 in the entre round to allow time to adequately butcher and cook the turkey. 158 10 Ingredients: "For Sake's Sake" Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy November 20, 2012

Appetizer: ostrich tenderloin, Anzac biscuits, cauliflower, pork rinds Entre: sablefish, pomegranates, sake, graffiti eggplant Dessert: lime curd, cactus pear, candied orange slices, hot dog buns Contestants: Cam Boudreaux, Sous chef, The Green Goddess, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer) Tasheena Butler, Chef and Caterer, T. Marie's Kitchen & Catering, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entre) Derek Gigliotti, Executive Chef, Onda Ristorante, Mirage Resort, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert) Ria Pell, Chef and Restaurateur, Ria's Bluebird / Sauced, Atlanta, GA (winner) 159 11 "Chopping in a Winter Wonderland" Ingredients: Appetizer: baby mustard greens, spiral ham, pizzelle cookies, kugel Entre: roasted chestnuts, stone crabs, beef tenderloin, Santa Claus melon Dessert: eggnog, panettone, pomegranate molasses, Hanukkah gelt Contestants: Deborah Gelman, Executive Chef, NYU Law, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Kenny Minor, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) William Artley, Executive Chef, Evening Star Cafe, Alexandria, VA (eliminated after the dessert) Rachel Willen, Culinary Instructor, foodfix, Clinton, NJ (winner) Episode notes: This was a holiday-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. 160 12 "Bird in the Pan"

November 25, 2012 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

November 27, 2012

Ingredients: Appetizer: chicory, Ethiopian coffee beans, petite bananas, lamb fries Entre: Cornish hens, baby beets, celeriac, blueberry balsamic vinegar Dessert: chickpea flour, raspberries, ricotta salata, rose water syrup Contestants: Giancarlo Autenzio, Executive Chef, The Astor Room, Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Brack May, Chef and Restaurateur, Cowbell, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entre) Virginia Willis, Chef and Author, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert) Tabb Singleton, Sous chef, Nola, New Orleans, LA (winner) 161 13 "Thirsty for Victory" Ingredients: Appetizer: ice cream cones, lump crab meat, baby turnips, pickled ginger Entre: city chicken, canned peaches, mustard greens, fruit punch-flavored sports drink Dessert: carob syrup, spaghetti squash, figs, walnuts Contestants:

Judges: Scott Conant Marco Canora Marcus Samuelsson

December 11, 2012 Judges: Scott Conant Lee Anne Wong Marcus Samuelsson

Greg Grossman, Student, Professional Children's School, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jeremy Langlois, Executive Chef, Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, Darrow, LA (eliminated after the entre) Leslie Parks, Freelance Caterer, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Phil Crispo, Assistant Culinary Professor, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY (winner) Episode notes: Chef Grossman was 16-years old at the time he competed, making him the youngest chef to appear on Chopped outside the special "teen chefs" episode. 162 14 Ingredients: "Trout Bout" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos December 18, 2012

Appetizer: brook trout, rhubarb, dried strawberries, lemon verbena Entre: Scottish red-legged partridge, peanut butter taffy, lacinato kale, red curry paste Dessert: dulce de leche, pineapple, sesame seed buns, apricot paste

Contestants: Courtney Renn, Personal Chef, Chef Courtney, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer) Jimmy Tessier, Chef de cuisine, Bacio, Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Resort, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entre) Akiko Thurnauer, Chef and Restaurateur, Family Recipe, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Nathanial Zimet, Chef and Restaurateur, Boucherie, New Orleans, LA (winner) 163 15 "Belly Up" Ingredients: Appetizer: red mullet, shishito peppers, watercress, hot cocoa mix Entre: pork belly, artichokes, cherrystone clams, baby apples in syrup Dessert: acorn squash, orange sherbet pops, sour cream, wheatgrass Contestants: April Neujean, Lead Teacher, The Edible Schoolyard, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer) Chris Sell, Chef and Restaurateur, Chipshop, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre) Danny Lachs, Chef and Restaurateur, Tortaria, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Flannery Klette-Kolton, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (winner) 164 16 "Hecho en the Chopped Kitchen" Ingredients: Appetizer: pig's feet in a jar, tres leches cake, jicama, culantro Entre: goat chops, churros, tequila, huitlacoche Dessert: whole coconuts, pepitas, piloncillo, yucca Contestants: Mike Minor, Executive Chef, Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer) Saul Ortiz-Cruz, Executive Chef, Tacos & Tequila at the Luxor, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entre) Mia Castro, Chef de partie, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert) Royden Ellamar, Executive Chef, Sensi at the Bellagio, Las Vegas, NV (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured Latin-themed ingredients.

January 1, 2013 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Jet Tila

February 7, 2013 Judges: Chris Santos Aarn Snchez Marc Murphy

165 17 Ingredients:

"Make No Mistake" Judges:

February 17, 2013 Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Chris Santos

Appetizer: pulpo, chioggia beets, fava beans, pickled garlic Entre: wild boar roast, sweet potato chips, nopales, acai berry juice Dessert: tangerines, cranberry sauce, chocolate chip cookies, gorgonzola dolce Contestants:

Marja Samsom, Caterer, New York, NY (Episode 5.11 "Fright Bites") (eliminated after the appetizer) Monica Langowski, Private Chef, Chicago, IL (Episode 7.2 "Canned Cheese, Please!") (eliminated after the entre) John Sierp, Chef, New York, NY (Episode 3.9 "Winging It") (eliminated after the dessert) Gwen LePape, Executive Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.8 "Coconut, Calamari, Donuts") (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured chefs who were eliminated in previous episodes for making egregious mistakes. Fans were given a chance to select the competitors for the via an Internet poll. 166 18 Ingredients: "Untrained, Undaunted" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy February 26, 2013

Appetizer: pickled watermelon rind, sushi platter, kohlrabi, bacon bits Entre: ostrich fan filets, purple asparagus, fish roe in a tube, blueberry wine Dessert: cinnamon chips, baby red grapes, earl grey tea leaves, pound cake Contestants: Adrian Ashby, Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Maureen Sanchez, Oswego, IL (eliminated after the entre) Michael Press, White Plains, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Kevin Rooney, Wycoff, NJ (winner) Episode notes: All of the chefs in this episode were amateurs.

Season 14 (2013)[edit]
Serie Seaso Title Original airdate

s n No. No. 166 1 Ingredients:

"Leftovers Overload" Judges:

January 6, 2013 Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag Maneet Chauhan

Appetizer: matzo ball soup, macaroni and cheese, fried onion blossom, submarine sandwich Entre: rib-eye steak, mashed potatoes, ketchup packets, Greek salad Dessert: ice cream sundae, old bananas, stale tortilla chips, cola Contestants: Shawn Smiley, Executive Chef, The Buffet at Aria, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer) Jason Robertson, Caterer, Headwaters Caf, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entre) Nealy Frentz, Chef and Restaurateur, Lola, Covington, LA (eliminated after the dessert) Gerald Chin, Chef de cuisine, The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (winner) Episode notes: The ingredients used in this episode were leftovers. 167 2 Ingredients: "Chopped Champions: Part 1"

January 15, 2013 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos

Appetizer: canned haggis, smoked gouda, celery, prunes Entre: fish heads, hon-shimeji mushrooms, crema, sugar cookie dough Dessert: spiral ham, green plantains, water chestnuts, spiced rum Contestants:

Lish Steiling, Assistant Food Stylist, Today, New York, NY (Episode 9.9 "Make a Splash") (eliminated after the appetizer) Sylvain Harribey, Executive Chef, Sofitel, New York, New York, NY (Episode 10.6 "On the Line") (eliminated after the entre) Sean Scotese, Freelance Chef, New York, NY (Episode 13.6 "A Very Piggy Halloween") (eliminated after the dessert) Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (Episode 11.14 "Yuzu Never Know") (winner) Episode notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes, where sixteen past champions competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where t competed for $50,000. The fish heads used in the entre round were from striped bass. 168 3 "Chopped Champions: Part 2" January 22, 2013

Ingredients: Appetizer: fruitcake, shad roe, vodka, Tokyo scallions Entre: squab, peanut butter and jelly, red quinoa, karela Dessert: mitmita, sauternes, cream-filled snack cakes, cottage cheese Contestants:

Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

Rachel Willen, Chef and Culinary Instructor, Foodfix, Clinton, NJ (Episode 13.11 "Chopping in a Winter Wonderland") (eliminated after the appetizer) Fatima Ali, Sous chef, Caf Centro, New York, NY (Episode 12.3 "A Guts Reaction") (eliminated after the entre) Walter D'Rozario, Chef de cuisine, Junoon, New York, NY (Episode 10.1 "The Big Scoop") (eliminated after the dessert) Vinson Petrillo, Executive Sous chef, Caviar Russe, New York, NY (Episode 9.14 "Yakety Yak, Yak, Yak") (winner) 169 4 "Chopped Champions: Part 3" January 29, 2013 Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: smoked eel, cream cheese spread, quince paste, hericots verts Entre: frog legs, yuzu marmalade, gin, firm tofu Dessert: jackfruit, araucana eggs, coconut macaroons, chocolate covered pretzels Contestants: Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan Geoffrey Zakarian

Lester Walker, Sous chef, Copia, New York, NY (Episode 11.2 "Chewing the Caul Fat") (eliminated after the appetizer) Corwin Kave, Executive Chef, Fatty Crab / Fatty 'Cue, New York, NY / St. John, VI (Episode 11.5 "Plenty of Fish") (eliminated after the entre) Elise Kornack, Chef and Entrepreneur, Aquavit, New York, NY (Episode 10.2 "Chop on Through") (eliminated after the dessert) Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (Episode 8.1 "Easy Peasy?") (winner) 170 5 "Chopped Champions: Part 4" Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: sour apple martini mix, mortadella, white asparagus, fennel Entre: calf's liver, fava greens, honey wine, halloumi Dessert: maraschino cherries, Greek yogurt, canned espresso, corn nuts Contestants: Kris Wessel, Chef and Restaurateur, Red Light, Miami, FL (Episode 11.11 "Own It!") (eliminated after the appetizer)

February 5, 2013

Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag

 Helen Park, Executive Chef, New York, NY (Episode 9.6 "Time & Space") (eliminated after the entre) Jean-Louis Gerin, Chef and Restaurateur, Restaurant Jean-Louis, Greenwich, CT (Episode 11.16 "Reversal of Fortune") (eliminated after the dessert) Rob Evans, Chef and Restaurateur, Hugo's / Duckfat, Portland, ME (Episode 9.7 "Everything's Rosy") (winner) 171 6 "Chopped Champions: Finale" February 12, 2013 Ingredients: Judges: Appetizer: pig ears, ramps, pine nuts, apple strudel Entre: abalone, curry leaves, serrano ham, amaranth grain Dessert: carrot juice, almond flour, candied ginger, honeycomb Contestants: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag

Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Vinson Petrillo, Executive Sous chef, Caviar Russe, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Rob Evans, Chef and Restaurateur, Hugo's / Duckfat, Portland, ME (eliminated after the dessert) Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (winner) Episode notes: This was the finale in a series of episodes featuring returning champions, with this episode's winner receiving $50,000. 172 7 Ingredients: "Just for the Halibut" Judges: Marc Murphy Lee Anne Wong Scott Conant March 12, 2013

Appetizer: black radishes, smoked beef tongue, garbanzo beans, Italian anchovies Entre: halibut, aquavit, Chinese spinach, Mexican chorizo Dessert: banana chips, sugar cane, almond butter, umeboshi Contestants: Anne Churchill, Caterer & Tour Chef, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer) Stephan Bogardus, Chef de cuisine, The North Fork Table & Inn, Southold, NY (eliminated after the entre) Jamie Adams, Executive Chef, Veni Vidi Vici, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert) Steve Benjamin, Executive Chef, L'Atelier de Jol Robuchon, Las Vegas, NV (winner) 173 8 "Redemption Intention" Ingredients:

March 19, 2013 Judges:

 Appetizer: sea cucumber, enokitake mushrooms, white balsamic vinegar, rotisserie chicken Entre: duck tongue, pineapple, chestnuts, pork shoulder Dessert: zucchini blossoms, dry roasted peanuts, anise liqueur, mamey[disambiguation needed] Contestants: Tony Kang, Sous chef, Upper Brookville, NY (Episode 12.2 "Sunny Side Apps") (eliminated after the appetizer) Vito Facciabene, Chef, Bronx, NY (Episode 11.11 "Own It!") (eliminated after the entre) Kate Lee Squibb, Sous chef, South Portland, ME (Episode 9.14 - "Yakety Yak, Yak, Yak") (eliminated after the dessert) Cara Thompson, Sous chef, Miami, FL (Episode 8.2 "Ladies First!") (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four past runners-up. 174 9 Ingredients: "Chopped All-Stars: Food Network vs. Cooking Channel"

Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag

April 7, 2013 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan Chris Santos

Appetizer: banana bread, veggie terrine, galangal, mango juice Entre: rack of venison, potato pierogies, okra, seafood pepper pot soup Dessert: Okinawan sweet potatoes, coconut flakes, calvados, marshmallows Contestants: Nadia G. (Charity: Club Tech, The Boys & Girls Club of America) (eliminated after the appetizer) Gabriele Corcos (Charity: Feeding America) (eliminated after the entre) Jeff Mauro (Charity: University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital) (eliminated after the dessert) Sunny Anderson (Charity: N Street Village) (advances to Finale) (winner) Episode notes: This is considered part of Season 14,[by whom?] but aired after the beginning of Season 15. 175 10 Ingredients: "Chopped All-Stars: Mega Chefs"

April 14, 2013 Judges: Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan Marcus Samuelsson

Appetizer: black sea bass, wakame, cream soda, black garlic Entre: precooked oxtail, labneh in olive oil, mustard greens, fruit cocktail Dessert: peanut brittle, Mexican chocolate, grape tomatoes, sponge cake snacks

Contestants: Chuck Hughes (Charity: Cedars Cancer Institute) (eliminated after the appetizer) Elizabeth Faulkner (Charity: Edible Schoolyard Project) (eliminated after the entre) Richard Blais (Charity: Alliance for a Healthier Generation) (eliminated after the dessert) Gavin Kaysen (Charity: Children's Cancer Research Fund) (advances to Finale) (winner) Episode notes: This is considered part of Season 14,[by whom?] but aired after the beginning of Season 15. 176 11 Ingredients: "Chopped All-Stars: Judges" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Marcus Samuelsson Aarn Snchez April 21, 2013

Appetizer: diver scallops, harissa, pink grapefruit, speck Entre: capon, ramps, canned pizza sauce, burrata Dessert: ruby port, olive oil gelato, dried apricots, French toast sticks Contestants:

Marc Murphy (Charity: Share Our Strength) (eliminated after the appetizer) Alex Guarnaschelli (Charity: Alex's Lemonade Stand) (eliminated after the entre) Amanda Freitag (Charity: God's Love We Deliver) (eliminated after the dessert) Scott Conant (Charity: Keep Memory Alive) (Advances to Finale) (winner) Episode notes: This is considered part of Season 14,[by whom?] but aired after the beginning of Season 15. All of the contestants in this episode except for Scott Conant have co on Chopped previously. 177 12 Ingredients: "Chopped All-Stars: Celebrities" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan Marcus Samuelsson April 28, 2013

Appetizer: vanilla cupcakes, chicken tenders, avocados, kochujang Entre: skirt steak, matzo crackers, sweet orange gelatin cups, collard greens Dessert: circus peanuts, passion fruit pure, graham cracker cereal, curry powder Contestants: Judy Gold (Charity: Project A.L.S.) (eliminated after the appetizer) Johnny Weir (Charity: Human Rights Campaign Foundation) (eliminated after the entre)

 Joey Fatone (Charity: The Fatone Family Foundation) (eliminated after the dessert) Laila Ali (Charity: Healthy Child Healthy World) (Advances to Finale) (winner) Episode notes: This is considered part of Season 14,[by whom?] but aired after the beginning of Season 15. Both Joey & Johnny have appeared on Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity C Joey on Season 1, Johnny on Season 2. 178 13 Ingredients: "Chopped All-Stars: Finale!" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Aarn Snchez Marcus Samuelsson May 5, 2013

Appetizer: soft-shell crabs, crunchy peanut butter, sake, sea beans Entre: suckling goat, broccoli rabe, farro, cheddar filled pretzels Dessert: freeze dried grapes, marrow bones, Marcona almonds, cannoli cream Contestants:

Sunny Anderson (Charity: N Street Village) (eliminated after the appetizer) Laila Ali (Charity: Healthy Child Healthy World) (eliminated after the entre) Gavin Kaysen (Charity: Children's Cancer Research Fund) (eliminated after the dessert) Scott Conant (Charity: Keep Memory Alive) (winner) Episode notes: This is considered part of Season 14,[by whom?] but aired after the beginning of Season 15. This episode features the winners of the four previous episodes battl $50,000 for their charity. The entre cooking time was extended to 40 minutes to allow the chefs to butcher the goat.

Season 15 (2013)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 179 1 "Heads Up!" Ingredients: Title Original airdate April 2, 2013 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Aarn Snchez

Appetizer: microwavable chocolate cake, baby tatsoi, artichoke liqueur, lamb's head Entre: arctic char, concentrated vinegar, smoked butter, purple spinach Dessert: yellow rice, persimmons, sugar cane drink, pine nuts

Contestants: Ingrid Wright, Sous chef, Exchange Alley, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Eleanor Wolper, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Jordan Andino, Executive Chef, Side Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Bruce Kalman, Executive Chef, The Churchill, Los Angeles, CA (winner) 180 2 "Viewers Choice Baskets" Ingredients: Appetizer: durian, lime gelatin, imitation crab meat, crunchy cheese curls Entre: chicken in a can, clam chowder, potato tots, skirt steak Dessert: kale, fruit cocktail, cottage cheese, marrow bones Contestants:

April 9, 2013 Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian

John Herndon, Executive Chef, Umami Burger Restaurant Group, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Rory Philipson, Chef and Owner, The Blue Bottle Cafe, Hopewell, NJ (eliminated after the entre) Tre Ghoshal, Chef and Owner, Adara, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Luke Reyes, Executve Chef, The Corner Door, Culver City, CA (winner) Episode notes: All the ingredients in the baskets were chosen by viewers via social media (specifically Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter). 181 3 Ingredients: "Aussie Awesome" Judges: Scott Conant Marc Murphy John Li April 16, 2013

Appetizer: vegetable yeast spread, barramundi, rucola, gummy snake Entre: Australian beer, T-bone steak, bosc pears, chocolate biscuits Dessert: lamingtons, lemon verbena, wattleseeds, blueberry pomegranate lollies Contestants: McCaily Cranna, Sous chef, Hudson's on the Bend, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer) Bruce Barber, Caterer, Aussie Chef Catering, Sherman Oaks, CA (eliminated after the entre) Michael Bryant, Executive Chef, Eva Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert) Mai-Khanh "Maiki" Le, Chef de cuisine, Josie, Santa Monica, CA (winner)

Episode notes: The basket ingredients were inspired by the Australian theme. 182 4 Ingredients: "Without Missing a Beet" Judges: Marc Murphy Chris Santos Aarn Snchez April 30, 2013

Appetizer: banana chips, frozen grilled chicken breasts, candy cane beets, cherry jelly beans Entre: pink beans, sofrito, striped bass, coconut chocolate bars Dessert: frozen yogurt, amaretti cookies, candied orange peels, red curry paste Contestants: Ashley Hough, Personal Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Angela Majko, Sushi Chef, Uchiko, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entre) Rouha Sadighi, Chef de cuisine, Penelope Caf, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Taji Marie, Caterer, Simple Gourmet, Redondo Beach, CA (winner) 183 5 "Momumental" Ingredients: Appetizer: coffee, pheasant, escarole, peanut butter blossom cookies Entre: carrot baby food, pork butt, mustard greens, red quinoa Dessert: bison grass vodka, guava paste, pistachios, crustless PB & J sandwiches Contestants:

May 7, 2013 Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Maneet Chauhan

Gio Bellino, Sands Point, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Anette Kreipke, Ridgefield, NJ (eliminated after the entre) Heidi Greening, Georgetown, TX (eliminated after the dessert) Diana Sabater, Philadelphia, PA (winner) Episode notes: All of the chefs competing in this episode were mothers. They wore street clothes rather than the customary chef coats while competing, but were given chef coat Allen at the end of the episode. 184 6 Ingredients: "Amazing Amateurs" Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian May 14, 2013

Appetizer: dragon fruit, guanciale, sunflower sprouts, scallops

 Entre: pork chops, yacon, broccoli rabe, burgundy truffles Dessert: honey soaked nuts, organic red wine, calamansi limes, salted butter crackers Contestants:

Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez

Nate Echelberger, Pastor, Gateway Church, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer) Melissa Campbell, Training Adminstrator, Teledyne Controls, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entre) Rique Uresti, Spin Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Marisa Biaggi, Public Relations, Orange Agency, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: All of the chefs competing in this episode were amateurs. They wore regular chef's attire during the competition. Chef Biaggi was rewarded with an authentic Cho chef's coat at the end. 185 7 Ingredients: "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!" Judges: Amanda Freitag Aarn Sanchez Maneet Chauhan May 21, 2013

Appetizer: black forest bacon, ricotta pancakes, smoked salmon, prune juice Entre: quiche lorraine, purple cauliflower, blue shrimp, ros wine Dessert: chateaubriand, horseradish root, tawny port, stone crab claws Contestants:

Fred Eric, Chef and Restaurateur, Fred 62, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Natalie Cain, Line Cook, Red Rooster Harlem, Harlem, NY (eliminated after the entre) Chris Leahy, Executive Chef, Lexington Brass, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Brandon Boudet, Chef and Restaurateur, 101 Coffee Shop, Dominick's, Little Dom's, and Tom Bergin's Tavern, Los Angeles, CA (winner) Episode notes: In this episode, the appetizer course was replaced with a breakfast course, the entre with lunch, and the dessert with dinner. Chef Cain works at Red Rooster Ha owned by frequent Chopped judge Marcus Samuelsson. 186 8 Ingredients: "Military Salute" Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Chris Santos May 28, 2013

Appetizer: freeze dried roast beef, torshi, rainbow chard, mint yogurt soda Entre: Afghan flatbread, goat chops, zucchini, survival candy Dessert: pomegranate, pilot bread crackers, fruit chews, freeze dried carrots

Contestants: Victor Vinson, Chef, U.S. Army (retired) / Personal Chef, Huntington Beach, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Judy Cage-McLean, Chef, U.S. Army (retired) / Caterer, Let Me Cater To You, Spring Lake, NC (eliminated after the entre) Jacoby Ponder, Chef, U.S. Navy (retired) / Personal Chef, Fire Syde Chef, Virginia Beach, VA (eliminated after the dessert) Robbie Myers, Senior Food Service Manager / U.S. Army (retired), Adams Center, NY (winner) Episode notes: Each chef is a retired member of the U.S. military. Each round featured an item that might be found in a military pantry. 187 9 Ingredients: "Cook Your Butt Off!" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson May 30, 2013

Appetizer: dried goji berries, bitter melon, duck breast, kumquats Entre: coconut oil, black cod, dinosaur kale, pork rinds Dessert: clotted cream, passion fruit pure, spirulina, angel food cake Contestants: Elizabeth Mwanda, Founder, Winning Diabetics, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Chris Avtges, Food Service Director, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT (eliminated after the entre) Joel Gargano, Executive Chef, Higher One, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the dessert) Phillip Dell, Private Chef, Sin City Chefs, Newport Beach, CA (winner) Episode notes: Each of the chefs had lost significant amounts of weight through better diet and exercise. 188 10 Ingredients: "Better Saffron Than Sorry"

June 4, 2013 Judges: Elizabeth Karmel Maneet Chauhan Marcus Samuelsson

Appetizer: mussels, blue cheese stuffed olives, saffron, aejo tequila Entre: amaranth leaves, blackberries, lamb fries, curd chile Dessert: argan oil, apricots, fresh pasta sheets, cheese spread Contestants: Christian Dolias, Chef, Cutthroat Culinary, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer) Kurt Ramborger, Caterer, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entre) David Fue, Executive Chef, Vizzi Truck / Temecula Creek Inn, Los Angeles, CA / Temecula, CA (eliminated after the dessert)

 Martha Esquivel, Executive Chef, Luminarias Restaurant, Monterey Park, CA (winner) Episode notes: This aired after the beginning of Season 16 yet is a part of Season 15.[citation needed] Chef Ramborger is the first deaf chef to participate in the show. He was accompanied by interpreter Lydia Callis. 189 11 Ingredients: "Take Heart" Judges: Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan Amanda Freitag June 6, 2013

Appetizer: shishito peppers, ground pork, grape jelly, sausage gravy Entre: sticky rice, bok choy, key lime juice, lamb hearts Dessert: coconut jam, shredded phyllo dough, ginger ale, peanut caramel candy bars Contestants:

Ian Kokkeler, Chef, Trace Restaurant at W Austin, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer) Charles Slonaker, Food Truck Chef, Go Chew Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entre) Monique King, Chef and Owner, Firefly Bistro, South Pasadena, CA (eliminated after the dessert) Barry Frish, Chef de cuisine, Restaurant Marc Forgione, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This aired after the beginning of Season 16 yet is a part of Season 15.[citation needed] Chef Frish serves as sous chef for Iron Chef Marc Forgione when he comp Iron Chef America. 190 12 Ingredients: "Wheatgrass Roots" Judges: Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli June 18, 2013

Appetizer: rice wrappers, morel mushrooms, chia seeds, dandelion greens Entre: etrog citron, golden beets, wheatgrass, tempeh Dessert: cranberries, green tea powder, edamame, local honey Contestants:

David Garrido, Chef and Owner, Garrido's, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer) Sonya Cot, Executive Chef and Owner, Hillside Farmacy, Austin TX (eliminated after the entre) Mustapha Rahiim, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Rich Landau, Chef and Owner, Vedge, Philadelphia, PA (winner) Episode notes: This aired after the beginning of Season 16 yet is a part of Season 15.[citation needed] This was a vegetarian and vegan-themed episode; the only animal produc

local honey. 191 13 Ingredients: "Wurst Case Scenario" Judges: Scott Conant Maneet Chahuan Geoffrey Zakarian July 23, 2013

Appetizer: shrimp, yuca, sweet relish, currywurst Entre: Chilean sea bass, avocado, dried wakame seaweed, popcorn balls Dessert: steel cut oats, feta cheese, watermelon syrup, huckleberries Contestants:

Michele Harriott, Catering Chef, CulinAriane, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Geter Atienza, Sous chef, The Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, Ca (eliminated after the entre) Des Lim, Executive Chef, Trump SoHo, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Anup Joshi, Chef de cuisine, Tertulia, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This aired after the beginning of Season 16 yet is a part of Season 15.[citation needed] Chef Joshi works at Tertulia, under occasional Chopped judge Seamus Mu

Season 16 (2013)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 192 1 "Fry, Fry, Again" Ingredients: Title Original airdate June 2, 2013 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian

Appetizer: kosher pickles, catfish filets, green plantains, young coconut Entre: capon, halloumi cheese, okra, cherry spoon fruit Dessert: avocados, pizza dough, red jalapeo peppers, chocolate sandwich cookies Contestants: Vincent Williams, Chef and Restaurateur, Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Vanessa Ayala, Catering Cook, Skybox Sports Bar and Lounge, Roselle, NJ (eliminated after the entre) Erik Cho, Food Truck Owner, Frysmith, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)

 Erica Beneke, Executive Chef, Max's Wine Dive, Austin, TX (winner) Episode notes: Each dish had to have at least one fried element. The chefs were provided with a pot of oil already at frying temperature to start each round. 193 2 Ingredients: "Cleaver Fever" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Elizabeth Karmel June 11, 2013

Appetizer: tuna belly, key limes, black radishes, bacon popcorn Entre: leg of lamb, toban djan, spinach, lassi Dessert: rosewater syrup, almond butter, rambutans, mashed potato candy Contestants: Raquel Jubran, Executive Chef, The Attic, Log Beach, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Sevan Abdessian, Chef and Restaurateur, Recess Eatery, Glendale, CA (eliminated after the entre) Owen Clark, Executive Chef, Gwynnett Street Restaurant, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Nicole Mummolo, Sous chef, La Puerta Azul, Millbrook, NY (winner) 194 3 "Mix and Mache" Ingredients: Appetizer: pickled sausage, mache, blood oranges, southern cabbage Entre: lobster bisque, baby leeks, daikon, squid Dessert: green cerignola olives, honey distilled liqueur, Lady Gala apples, Kaiserschmarrn Contestants:

June 16, 2013 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson

Roy Handler, Caterer, Hot Mess Catering, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Lara Paul, Executive Chef, Rivals Steakhouse, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entre) Mogan Anthony, Executive Chef, Village Social, Mount Kisco, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Joseph Miller, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe's Restaurant, Venice Beach, CA (winner) Episode notes: Roy Handler is the brother of comedienne Chelsea Handler. The Kaiserschmarrn in the dessert round was an instant mix. 195 4 Ingredients: "Gyro We Go Again" Judges: June 25, 2013

 Appetizer: gyro meat, piquillo peppers, hearts of palm, oysters Entre: sirloin flap, rainbow carrots, formaggio di fossa, chocolate covered donuts Dessert: sorghum molasses, kefir, cactus pear, pigs in a blanket Contestants: Jaquy Yngvason, Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Tara Thomas, Executive Chef / Owner, Traxx, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entre) Guillermo Perez, Chef de cuisine, SushiSamba NYC Park, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Thomas McKenna, Sous chef, Jean-Georges, New York, NY (winner) 196 5 "Big Fish, Small Basket" Ingredients: Appetizer: seitan, purple ninja radishes, mezcal, canned chili Entre: liquid aminos, beet greens, alfredo sauce, fluke Dessert: speck, sfogliatelle, crabapples, brewer's yeast Contestants: Paul Joseph, Executive Chef, FireBird, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Salvatore Lima, Executive Chef, Giovanna's, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Steve Eakins, Executive Chef, Ditch Plains, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Palak Patel, Culinary Instructor, Ger-Nis, Brooklyn, NY (winner) Episode notes: Chef Eakins works at Ditch Plains, which is owned by Chopped judge Marc Murphy. 197 6 Ingredients: "Teen Invasion"

Marcus Samuelsson Elizabeth Karmel Aarn Snchez

June 27, 2013 Judges: Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian Aarn Snchez

July 2, 2013 Judges: Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag Marcus Samuelsson

Appetizer: grapefruit, tuna, hen of the woods mushrooms, graham cracker cereal Entre: leg of goat, hummus, rhubarb, frise Dessert: kettle-style potato chips, black currant jam, red Anjou pears, Japanese mayonnaise Contestants: Tyler Bloch, age 14, Jericho, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

 Molly Bhuiyan, age 17, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Emma Scher, age 17, Ridgewood, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Mikey Robins, age 14, Philadelphia, PA (winner) Episode notes: Mikey Robins is the youngest winner of Chopped. The eliminated contestants each received a $1,000 gift card. 198 7 Ingredients: "Mochi Obliged" Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Maneet Chauhan July 9, 2013

Appetizer: escargot, cilantro chutney, biscuit dough, merguez Entre: dorado, cherry wheat beer, country style pt, ivy gourd Dessert: dehydrated chocolate covered strawberries, hemp milk, ataulfo mango, mochi Contestants: Regina Chen, Sous chef, Maison Akira, Pasadena, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Cathy McNight, Executive Chef, What a Dish Caf, Dana Point, CA (eliminated after the entre) Jason Quinn, Chef and Owner, Playground, Santa Ana, CA (eliminated after the dessert) Cole Dickinson, Chef de cuisine, ink., Los Angeles, CA (winner) 199 8 "Sweet Surprises" Ingredients: Appetizer: rack of wild boar, broccolini, hazelnuts, vanilla fondant cake Entre: duck, cardoons, preserved lemons, macaroons Dessert: clementines, cheese wedges, Aleppo pepper, frozen hot chocolate Contestants: Jemell Simpson, Caterer, Taste My Expression Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Kenny Gray, Sous chef, Olivia Restaurant, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entre) Allison Robicelli, Pastry Chef, Robicelli's, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Madeline Lanciani, Pastry Chef, Duane Park Patisserie, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: All courses had a sweet as a required ingredient. These sweet ingredients were hidden under a separate cloche. 200 9 "Break a Crab Leg!"

July 16, 2013 Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson

July 30, 2013

Ingredients: Appetizer: babaco, go la, chive blossoms, quark Entre: crab legs, sweet vermouth, asparagus, Mexican wedding cookies Dessert: red bean paste, jicama, cilantro, bacon jam Contestants: Chris Houlihan, Chef de cuisine, AFrame, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Lucas Marino, Sous chef, The Darby, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Betsy Rodriguez, Sous chef, The Goodwin, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Josie Gordon, Personal Chef, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: Chef Marino works with frequent Chopped judge Alex Guarnaschelli at The Darby. 201 10 Ingredients: "Walk on the Whelk Side"

Judges: Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan Geoffrey Zakarian

August 6, 2013 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan Aarn Snchez

Appetizer: lemon bars, acai juice, upland cress, whelk snails Entre: lamb shawarma, baby romanesco cauliflower, cornichons, chicken flavored potato chips Dessert: cucumber salad, cantaloupe, sesame seed candy, marshmallow spread Contestants: Ben Durham, Executive Chef, Four Food Studio, Melville, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Paolo Pasio, Chef and Restaurateur, Osteria Latini, Brentwood, CA (eliminated after the entre) Natasha Pogrebinsky, Chef and Restaurateur, Bear, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Katsuji Tanabe, Chef and Restaurateur, MexiKosher, Los Angeles, CA (winner) 202 11 "Chopped Family Feud" Ingredients: Appetizer: Cape gooseberries, falooda glass noodles, watercress, bacalao Entre: beef tip cap, cognac, green bean chips, cinnamon rolls Dessert: spaetzle, moustalevria, walnuts, Japanese cola candy

August 11, 2013 Judges: Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian

Contestants: Kent Rathbun (Charity: March of Dimes) (eliminated after the appetizer) Lou Campanaro (Charity: Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society) (eliminated after the entre) Joey Campanaro (Charity: El Farro De los Animales) (eliminated after the dessert) Kevin Rathbun (Charity: Atlanta Community Food Bank) (winner) Episode notes: The contestants are two pairs of brothers who have each competed together on Iron Chef America. 203 12 Ingredients: "Extreme Halloween" Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos October 6, 2013

Appetizer: Potato crisps, eel, candy bats, coagulated pig blood Entre: Gummy skull, collard greens, sweet breads, dehydrated weaver ant eggs Dessert: Candy blood, deviled eggs, pate sucree, buffalo chestnuts Contestants: John Creger (eliminated after the appetizer) Isaiah Frizzell (eliminated after the entre) Terri Wahl (eliminated after the dessert) Sharon Singelton (winner) Episode notes: All baskets have ingredients with a Halloween theme.The originally aired prior to Halloween Wars. 204 13 Ingredients: Appetizer: Entre: Dessert: Contestants: (eliminated after the appetizer) (eliminated after the entre) (eliminated after the dessert) "A Chopped Thanksgiving"

November 12, 2013 Judges:

 (winner)

Season 17 (2013)[edit]
Serie Seaso s n No. No. 205 1 "Wasted!" Ingredients: Title Original airdate August 13, 2013 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson

Appetizer: pickle juice, herb stems, overripe tomatoes, fish carcass Entre: wilted carrots, potatoes with eyes, parmesan cheese rinds, meat trimmings Dessert: ends of bread loaves, squeezed orange halves, used coffee grinds, hardened brown sugar Contestants: Molly Peck, Caterer, The Vanilla Orchid Catering, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer) Dylan Hallas, Executive Chef, Petit Ermitage Hotel, West Hollywood, CA (eliminated after the entre) Parind Vora, Chef and Restaurateur, Restaurant Jezebel, Austin, TX (eliminated after the dessert) Garrett Eagleton, Freelance Chef, The Meat Hook, Brooklyn, NY (winner) Episode notes: All of the ingredients of the baskets were scraps - ingredients that are normally thrown away. 206 2 Ingredients: "Keep On Trucking"

August 18, 2013 Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan Marc Murphy

Appetizer: smoked pork chops, savoy cabbage, ginger snap cookies, blood sausage Entre: halibut, Chinese celery, peperoni (sic) risotto, orange powdered drink Dessert: guanabana nectar, white chocolate chips, pecans, chipotle in adobo Contestants: Tagan Couch, Food Truck Chef/Owner, The Gypsy Kit, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer) Chris Trapani, Food Truck Chef/Owner, Urban Cowboy, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entre) Hop Phan, Food Truck Chef/Owner, Dos Chinos, Orange County, CA (eliminated after the dessert)

 Michael Israel, Food Truck Chef/Owner, MOE Deli, Los Angeles, CA (winner) Episode notes: The original airing of this episode was as a lead-in to Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race. All the chefs operate food trucks. 207 3 Ingredients: "Sports Stars" Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson September 3, 2013

Appetizer: salmon filet, candy-coated peanuts, redbor kale, lemon-lime sports drink Entre: spinach, filet mignon, almonds, chocolate covered marshmallows Dessert: protein powder, caramel coated popcorn, tangelo, olive oil cake Contestants: Tiki Barber (Charity: The Fresh Air Fund) (eliminated after the appetizer) Chuck Zito (Charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) (eliminated after the entre) Natalie Coughlin (Charity: Right To Play) (eliminated after the dessert) Danica Patrick (Charity: COPD Foundation) (winner) Episode notes: All of the chefs are sports stars. 208 4 Ingredients: "Hero Chefs"

September 10, 2013 Judges: Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag Cheryl Barbara

Appetizer: chicken soup, ground pork, pattypan squash, barbecue sauce Entre: scallops, Chinese broccoli, tamarillos, finger limes Dessert: aged cheddar cheese, Granny Smith apples, hamburger buns, vanilla frosting Contestants:

Wilhemina Bell, Executive Chef, Children's Village/Program Coordinator, C-CAP (Careers through the Culinary Arts Program), Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer) Pedro Rodriguez, Head Chef, New York City Rescue Mission, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre) Nicki Bogie, Culinary Instructor, The Fresh Air Fund, Fishkill, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Derek Walker, Executive Chef, Bread and Roses Caf, Venice, CA (winner) Episode notes: All of the chefs are heroes in their community. Judge Cheryl Barbara was the winner of the first school chef episode, Class Acts (9x13). 209 5 "We Love Leftovers!" September 17, 2013

Ingredients: Appetizer: 1/2 burger, stale fortune cookies, leftover sauted broccoli, leftover lasagna Entre: BBQ ribs, cold french fries, German chocolate cake, leftover chili Dessert: leftover corn on the cob, pitcher of sangria, duck sauce, stale plain donuts Contestants: Josh Watkins, Executive Chef, The Carillon, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer) Krissy Kerwin, Private Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entre) Aatul Jain, Executive Chef, St. Clare's Hospital, Denville, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Jason Stude, Chef de Cuisine, Second Bar + Kitchen, Austin, TX (winner) Episode notes: The baskets are filled with leftovers. 210 6 Ingredients: "Count Your Chickens"

Judges: Scott Conant Chris Santos Geoffrey Zakarian

September 24, 2013 Judges: Aarn Snchez Amanda Freitag Marcus Samuelsson

Appetizer: chicken livers, marrowfat peas, watermelon, chicken tenders Entre: chicken legs, chicken-flavored crackers, napa cabbage, caramel flavored liqueur Dessert: chicken suckers, chicken fat,farm fresh eggs, fruit cake Contestants: Brian Tsao (eliminated after the appetizer) David Catapano (eliminated after the entre) Eric McCarthy (eliminated after the dessert) Janelle Renyolds (winner) Episode notes: All baskets have chicken products. 211 7 Ingredients: "Liver and Learn"

October 1, 2013 Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian

Appetizer: calf liver, lemon potatoes, pickled Chinese mustard greens, ranch dressing Entre: quail, sumac, turnips, Peanut crisp candy bars Dessert: yuzu marmalade, whipped cream cheese, hot sauce, corn flakes

Contestants: Shaguay Peacock, Sous Chef (eliminated after the appetizer) Jared Braithwaite, Executive Chef (eliminated after the entre) Seth Gordon (eliminated after the dessert) Teah Evans (winner) Episode notes: Chef Shaguay's brother had competed twice. 212 8 Ingredients: "Brunch Boxes" Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Aarn Snchez October 15, 2013

Appetizer: quail eggs, kale, champagne, caviar Entre: emu egg, pancake mix, bloody mary mix, lobster Dessert: Araucana eggs, waffles, maple syrup, Canadian bacon Contestants: Neil Fuentes (eliminated after the appetizer) Shannon Olvera (eliminated after the entre) Joyce Brandes (eliminated after the dessert) Nick Di Bona (winner) Episode notes: The ingredients for a sophisticated brunch are in the baskets. 213 9 Ingredients: "Circus Spectacular"

October 24, 2013 Judges: Scott Conant Chris Santos Ron Ben Israel

Appetizer: Cotton candy, peanuts in the shell, corn dogs, Tokyo scallions Entre: Nachos, chicken fingers, candy apple, baby corn Dessert: Snow cones, funnel cakes, popcorn, sour cream Contestants: Steve Yen (eliminated after the appetizer) John Atkinson (eliminated after the entre) Jesse Olson (eliminated after the dessert)

 Claire Handleman (winner) Episode notes: Each basket includes something with a circus theme. Ron Ben Israel guest judged. 214 10 Ingredients: "Competition Italiano" Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Maneet Chauhan October 29, 2013

Appetizer: Sopresata, pasta dough, newborn baby fish, limoncello Entre: Veal chops, bottarga, graffiti eggplant, cafe macchiato Dessert: Figs, burrata, padina, chinotto Contestants: Philip Meoli (eliminated after the appetizer) Lisa Savage (eliminated after the entre) Luca Manderino (eliminated after the dessert) Antonio Mure (winner) Episode notes: All the baskets are filled with Italian ingredients. All the chefs are Italian. 215 11 Ingredients: "Redeemed or Re-chopped?"

November 5, 2013 Judges: Aarn Snchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy

Appetizer: Vegan Lobster, hot mustard, canned chop suey, winter melon Entre: Skordalia, Hawaiian Parrot fish, pickled sour grapes, chayote squash Dessert: bubble tea, papaya, coconut butter, chocolate-covered bananas Contestants:

Frank Whittaker (eliminated after the appetizer) Jeff Eng (eliminated after the entre) Kent Rollins (eliminated after the dessert) Zoe Feigenbaum (winner) Episode notes: It aired on Food Network's 20th birthday and the episode title had 'Redemption' underneath it. All contestants were previously chopped on other episodes.

References[edit]

1. ^ Jump up to: a b Julianne McGourty (2011-11-21). "School Chefs Compete on "Chopped"". NBCUniversal, Inc. Retrieved 2011-11-23. 2. Jump up ^ Cynthia Littleton (2011-11-21). "Doing good at Thanksgiving". Variety. Retrieved 2011-11-23.

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