Hayan forgot to plate seafood paella in round 2. Grace forgot the chocolate-covered almonds in the appetizer. The meatloaf mix was made of a mix of veal, pork, and beef. "I was thinking an onion jam," the contestant quipped. Chef Abdessian has competed on Cutthroat Kitchen. Chef Ali was chopped for these reasons. ", "Yes, Virginia, There is a Chopping Block", "All-Stars Tournament: Round One Competitors from, "All-Stars Tournament: Round Two Food Network Personalities", "All-Stars Tournament: Round Three Notable Chefs", "Can't Catch Me, I'm the Gingerbread Lobster! Vernon, NY (eliminated after the entre), Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (winner), Victor Cabezas, Chef and Owner, Misav, Totowa, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer), 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), 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), 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), 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), John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (winner), 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), 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). Chef Michael forgot his tortillas in round 2 but moved on because Chef Marja cross-contaminated her tortillas. Most chefs pull it off and at least get something on the plate even if that something isn't always a dish the judges seem excited about eating. In the entree round, Chef Sean forgot the crema, but moved on because Chef Sylvain's sauce was too thick. The pig organs in the entre round consisted of heart, liver, and kidneys, and the chefs were required to use all three of them. The previous winner lost in the dessert basket, meaning a new chef got the chance to potentially add more money to their winnings in the next special episode (up to $30,000). Notes: By coincidence, Chef Barlowe used to work under Chef Giusti. Notes: Part 5 of a 5-part competition. Notes: Chef Linares later competed on Supermarket Stakeout. It's the sort of uncomfortable tension that makes you root for anyone else, simply out of sympathy for their misfortune of having to share a kitchen with Von Der Pool. However, they sent Kent home for not highlighting flavors as well as Zoe did and his cut finger cost him the win due to contamination. It seems like a miracle when at the end of every round on Chopped, the chefs manage to construct a gourmet dish in the course of 30 minutes. At the end of round 2, Chef Chris discovered he cut himself, and potentially contaminated his dishes, which led to his elimination. Dessert: plums, coconut rum, black beans, Appetizer: pancake mix, strawberry papaya, blue foot mushrooms, pre-cooked chicken feet. Notes: This is part 4 of a 5-part charity tournament. The judges offered he could bring up his cakes. Notes: Chef Quinn competed on The Great Food Truck Race. There's also a good amount of awkwardness and uncomfortable tension. Chef Meloy competed on Beat Bobby Flay. Chef Tran forgot an ingredient in the entree round. Dessert: corn tortillas, dried chipotle peppers, blueberries, 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), 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). Both Campanaro brothers forgot a basket ingredient in their round 1 dishes (Lou forgot the falooda glass noddles and Joey forgot the cape gooseberries), but both moved on due to Chef Kent's dish reading as too salty and his usage of the cape gooseberries as a garnish like almost having left off the ingredient as well, as cited by the judges. Notes: This was the first episode where two female chefs faced each other in the final round. I was confusing both eps he was in, he was also in a redemption eps. Notes: Greg Grossman was 16 years old at the time he competed, making him the youngest chef to appear on Chopped outside the special "teen chefs" episodes. In the appetizer round, Chef Farnsworth did not make a burger, but moved on because Chef Logan served severely undercooked meat. Notes: This is the second tournament of the season. Dessert: white balsamic vinegar, chocolate-covered peanuts, dried cranberries, 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, 1500 Degrees, Miami Beach, FL (winner), Dessert: fresh pasta sheets, plum tomatoes, basil, white chocolate, Anna Maria Santorelli, Chef and Restaurateur, Anna Maria's, Larchmont, NY (, Michelle Firlit-Garcia, Pastry Chef, Bleeding Heart Bakery, Chicago, IL (, Tryg Siverson, Chef and Restaurateur, Friedman's Lunch, New York, NY (, Sammy Davis Jr., Executive Chef, CR Lounge, Baltimore, MD (. 1. Notes: Part 2 of a 5-part competition for $50,000 for a charity of the winner's choice. Notes: This was a leftovers competition. This is precisely when things got awkward as the camera panned to Ted Allen and the other contestant, who have that "Oh, no she didn't" look on their faces. Appetizer: brook trout, rhubarb, dried strawberries. Hunter Zampa is the youngest contestant to win a Teen Chopped episode. The bison in the second basket was a thick-cut sirloin steak. And it is often an emotional experience for those who do win. Notes: This was a grilling-themed episode. The chef carried the grill to the sink, turned on the water, and then started to go back to her station as the flames grew larger. Notes: Chef Puzio did not finish her plates in Round 1 resulting in her elimination. In the entre round Farnsworth and Chef Irland forgot quail eggs. Zakarian chastised the chef during the entre round for throwing her food scraps on the floor, telling her, "I don't really appreciate that, it's really disrespectful to us and to the competitors." Chef Creger, who never cooked eel before, ignored Ted's warning and served his eel raw, which led to his elimination in the appetizer round. Notes: This is part 4 of a 5-part tournament. Every chef who enters the Chopped kitchen does so hoping to win. The runner-up received a $20,000 scholarship, while the other two chefs each received a $5,000 scholarship. Chef Chris Burke didn't get the memo, though, and fully went after chef Amy Roth with condescending vengeance, taking direct aim at his competitor's okra. Chef Davidi went on to compete in Cutthroat Kitchen. The Chef is Chris Burke. Notes: In the entre round, Chef Claude-Mendy forgot an ingredient (anchovies), but didnt get chopped, because Chef Lee cut himself, but continued cooking and touching the ingredients despite bleeding through several layers of gloves. Dessert: plum tomatoes, jalapeo peppers, James Kilberg, Executive Chef, Il Poggiolo, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer), 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). This season is known for its straight-forward episode titles (listing foods found in the baskets) and the variance of basket ingredients (some rounds had three ingredients while some rounds had five ingredients). Both she and Chef Gillespie later competed on Beat Bobby Flay. Both chefs, and the judges, are understandably emotional at the final chopping, and the moment becomes even more emotional when the winning competitors daughter makes a surprise appearance. Chef Weitzman has competed on Beat Bobby Flay and Iron Chef America. Self - Contestant 2 episodes, 2009 . Chef May works at Beauty & Essex, which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos. Notes: This is part 2 of a 5-part tournament. At some point he started yelling out the basket ingredients with Ted Allen and he had to tell him to stop. PEMBROKE Nick Wilson, chef and co-owner of Gather restaurant, puts his culinary prowess to the test, competing in the Food Network's new tournament, "Chopped: Comfort Food Feud.". Notes: Chef Burmeister later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen and Food Network Star. Whatever bad blood there was between chef Pouzar and Von Der Pool, it spilled over into the latter's cooking and spoiled the entire dish. Appetizer: teething biscuits, Hungarian hot peppers, raspberries, Dessert: granola bars, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Chinese, Dessert: green plantains, Chinese bacon, peanut butter puff cereal, frozen lemonade, Amanda Freitag (charity: God's Love We Deliver New York, NY) (eliminated after the entre). There is also a nasty accident that befalls one of the contestants as she is dashing around during an ultra intense dessert round. In the appetizer round, Chef Torres used (cocoa nibs) that he brought with him, which were not available in the pantry. during his ten years on the Food Network show. The sage advice fell on deaf ears, though, and the hardheaded chef immediately went on the defense, saying, "I think I'm a d*** good cook.". These are basic, elementary safety tips. Entre: Scottish red-legged partridge, peanut butter taffy, Courtney Renn, Personal Chef, Chef Courtney, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer), Akiko Thurnauer, Chef and Restaurateur, Family Recipe, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Nathanial Zimet, Chef and Restaurateur, Boucherie, New Orleans, LA (winner). (New York Daily News/New York Daily News) The lawsuit said Shea's old contract required him to pay. The contestants had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of 20. When he finally makes it to the final round and wins the title of Chopped Champion, Keith is understandably emotional and expresses how lucky he is to be a dad. Although Chef Nitahara won, he offered to pay for Chef Magris to visit her ill grandmother in France (the main reason she needed the prize money). This episode's winner received $50,000. Appetizer: salmon filet, candy-coated peanuts, redbor kale, Entre: spinach, filet mignon, almonds, chocolate-covered marshmallows. Edwards' re-imagined gnocchi sandwich, one of the featured mystery basket items during the entre round of his Chopped episode. Notes: This was a grilling-themed episode. Basically, it's the Chopped equivalent of the viral "What are those?" Notes: Chef Anton later competed on Season 12 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2014, finishing in 8th place. Notes: All of the competitors in this episode are heroes in their community. Notes: This episode featured four "unsung heroes": people who volunteer in their communities. Entre: chicken breast, blue corn tortillas, Dessert: blueberries, bread & butter pickles, saffron, fruit ring cereal, Joe Dobias, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe Doe Restaurant, New York, NY (, Luisa Fernandes, Executive Chef, Georgia's Cafe and Bakery, New York, NY (, Michael Siry, Corporate Executive Chef, Big Daddy's Diner, Duke's, and City Crab, New York, NY (, Jason Zukas, Executive Chef, New York, NY (, Christian Petroni, Chef and Restaurateur, Barcelona, Greenwich, CT (, Rebecca Newell, Executive Chef, The Beehive, Boston, MA (, Mario Tolentino, Private Chef, Can Cook Personal Chef Services, New York, NY (, Ric Orlando, Chef and Restaurateur, New World Home Cooking, Saugerties, NY (, 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), 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), Appetizer: canned pumpkin, malted chocolate balls, pie crust, lamb heart, Mike Solyn, Freelance Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Tess Middlebrook, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert). Notes: In the appetizer Chef Dorn did not get her quail on 1 plate. This resulted in Chef Lee being eliminated. Each basket has a different type of moonshine. The competitors in this heat were all comedians. Notes: This is the first episode to feature four British chefs as well as the first to have no contestants who are settled in the United States. Chopped #Chopped Tuesday 8|7c Main Host & Judges After Hours Un-Choppable Champion Flavors Episodes Videos Photos Most-Memorable Moments on Chopped The judges and the host of Chopped. Chef Petroni competed on and won the fourteenth season of Food Network Star. Dessert: nopales, sweet potatoes, pie crust, Wayne Lyons, Chef and Restaurateur, Soul Flavors, Jersey City, NJ (, Heather Priest, Personal Chef, Greenwich, CT (, James Gillespie, Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (, Wade Burch, Executive Chef, South West NY, New York, NY (. Notes: In this episode, the appetizer course was replaced with a breakfast course, the entre with lunch, and the dessert with dinner. "Overly sweet," "heavy," and "aggressive" were just a few of the negative adjectives judge Amanda Freitag used to describe Von Der Pool's dish and the chef threw back a steely death stare the entire time. Cringe-worthy indeed. Chef Mike forgot an ingredient, malted milk balls, in round 1 which led to his elimination. Lou forgot ranch dip in Round 2 and peanut caramel chocolate bars in Round 3 resulting in his elimination. Chris Burke, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.3 - "Avocado, . Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (, Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Tam, New York, NY (, Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, LAtelier de Jol Robuchon, New York, NY (, Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (, Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (, John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (, Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (, 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), 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), 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), 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), Adele DiBiase, 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). Notes: Chef William later competed on Season 9 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2011, and finished as the runner-up. Chef Olson is the grandson of singer Glen Campbell. Chef Machado would later compete on Sweet Genius. Chris Holland, the executive chef at DVine Bar in Sparkill and pizza offshoot DVine Pie in Piermont (), is going for history this week as he tries to be one of the few three time winners on competition show Chopped.Plenty has happened since his last appearance in 2017, including the public reveal during the show of his multiple sclerosis diagnosis which came 15 years ago before he was a chef. Entre: clove liqueur, bistec norteno, butternut squash. Rather than extinguishing the fire with salt or baking soda, chef Hannah did the absolute worst thing she went for the water. It's easy to see why during one of the interview segments Roth said, "I can't stand him." Notes: This is the first episode to feature four male chefs. Notes: This is Marcus Samuelsson's first episode as a judge. Chef Dorvil later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen. Chef Kristen later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen. The judges allowed both of them to bring over the other components of the dish from their stations. I heat two small carbon steel or cast iron pans over two burners (just to make the process go faster). The first one he was in is Season 1 eps 3 "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes" And Season 3 eps 8 Sweet Redemption. Michael Symon forgot a basket ingredient (Chinese okra) in the appetizer round, leading to him being eliminated. Interestingly, all the contestants have had near-death experiences: Peter and Rose are both cancer survivors; Ariane suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning; and David was a witness of the 9/11 attacks. The chef made it obvious she disagreed with Conant and snapped back, "I think it's a matter of taste ". Notes: Chef Ali later competed on Top Chef. Chef Gray burnt her hands badly in the entre round when she ran across the kitchen holding a fiery grill. David Burke, left, and Shea, who was the executive chef at David Burke's Kitchen since 2011. This heat featured celebrities from television, music, and sports. Appetizer: Asian long beans, red jalapeo peppers, John Deatcher, Caterer, Foodini's Catering, Neptune, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer), Frank Whittaker, Executive Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Missy Corey, Kitchen Manager, Duckfat, Portland, ME (winner), Entre: goat chops, dragon's tongue beans, cinnamon schnapps, dark chocolate, 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), 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), Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (winner). Dessert: Italian orange liqueur, cheese crackers, 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), Entre: rump roast, violet mustard, asparagus, sugar-coated fennel seeds, 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). Chris Santos is a New York City chef and the former executive chef and owner of The Stanton Social in New York's Lower East Side. Sadly, Yoanne is chopped in the final round, but winner Lance Nitahara is so moved by her story that he offers to use his own winnings to buy her plane ticket home. Notes: Chef Sollitto only managed to make 1 plate in the first round resulting in her elimination. 2023 Warner Bros. Chef Claude-Mendy forgot an ingredient (anchovies), but didnt get chopped, because Chef Lee cut himself, but continued cooking and touching the ingredients despite bleeding through several layers of gloves. The judges are Marc Murphy, Scott Conant and Aarn Snchez. With her victory in this episode, Chef Saunders became the first female Grand Champion of Chopped, as well as the second black Grand Champion (the first one being Madison Cowan). This marked the first time the Chopped judges competed. Notes: Each basket included a type of candy. In the entre round, Chef Sell dropped his pork belly on the floor and still put it on the plate. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Notes: Greg forgot to put minestrone on the plates in round 1. The stovetops were outfitted with grill sheets and two other burners and the ovens were off-limits throughout the competition. Chef Anderson works at Landmarc, which is owned by Chopped judge Marc Murphy. Notes: This episode was dedicated to the memory of Debra Whiting, who was killed in a car accident June 30, 2011, which was after the episode was filmed but before it aired. Notes: This was a vegetarian and vegan-themed episode; the only animal product was the local honey. The blow torch in the dessert basket was the first time a non-food item was featured in a basket. Entre: meatloaf mix, sweet potatoes, green beans, Nancy Judd (eliminated after the appetizer), Mannee Soohoo (eliminated after the entre), Wenona Moorer (eliminated after the dessert), Appetizer: organic green juice, alligator, hen of the woods mushrooms, mini rainbow marshmallows. The chefs were given 40 minutes in the entre round rather than the normal 30 to allow time to properly cook the duck. David Burke's P.O. Chef Tilmann wanted Chef Bignelli to be disqualified however the judges decided that Chef Bignelli's puree tasted different enough to avoid elimination and they eliminated Chef Fells due to a lack of eggnog and undercooked quince. Notes: This is part 2 of a 5-part tournament where sixteen past champions competed. Having your food critiqued on national television by celebrity judges has to be nerve wracking enough, without them jumping on you for almost killing them. Appetizer: chicken livers, California raisins, heirloom tomatoes, Dessert: sourdough bread, dried figs, baby fennel, coffee beans, 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), 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), Appetizer: cranberry sauce, cheese and green chile, Entre: pumpkin pie, French-fried onions, dried oysters, turkey, Evelyn Cheatham, Chef and Instructor, W.O.W. Obviously, Zakarian has quite the background to draw upon when it comes to critiquing a plate of food which is why when one chef put a hot pepper on Zakarian's plate that he didn't approve of, things quickly went south. Notes: Chef Escobedo forgot the injera in the appetizer round, but survived due to the strength of his dish. As a food safety measure, at the start of the entre round the competitors were informed that rosca de reyes contained several small baby Jesus figurines.. Notes: Chef Tek competed on Season 6 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2009, finishing in 12th place. The celebrity chefs who won the previous 4 heats returned to compete for $50,000 towards their charity. Notes: This is part 3 of a 5-part tournament where sixteen past champions competed. People love watching professional chefs of all backgrounds and skill levels try to take a basket of incredibly random ingredients and prepare a gourmet meal in just 30 minutes. Notes: Roy Handler is the brother of comedian Chelsea Handler. "It is an amazing feeling," the Hudson Valley chef, who mans the kitchen at Sparkill's DVine Bar, enthuses. There was animosity between Chef Siverson and Chef Davis, particularly going into the final round, that was noticeable enough to be commented on by Ted and the judges. The water will steam off, softening the tortilla. Zakarian held up the pepper and asked the question no Chopped contestant wants to hear: "What are we supposed to do with these?" Chris appetizer was Crab Cake with Country-Style Dressing. Nate, a season two contestant on The Next Iron Chef, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. They were competing head to head in this episode for a chance to win $10,000 for charity. Welp, that was all it took for the chef to declare, "I don't want to continue." The winners of the four previous heats competed head to head for a chance at $50,000 for their charity. Notes: This is part three of a five-part tournament. Using a basket of mystery ingredients makes the feat even more impressive. The white wine used in the entre round was Chardonnay. Dessert: basil juice, bananas, coconut butter, David James Robinson, Executive Chef & Owner, Bezalel Gables, Hudson Valley, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Ariane Resnick, Private Chef, West Hollywood, CA (eliminated after the entre), Peter Lee, Caterer, Chef Pete's Catering Company, Orange County, CA (eliminated after the dessert), Rose Ludwig, Culinary Instructor, Le Cordon Bleu, Los Angeles, CA (winner). Appetizer: frosted wheat cereal, baby red romaine lettuce, black garlic, Entre: tuna belly, lemon curd, purple cauliflower, dried cuttlefish snack, Shehu Fitzgerald, Chef, Ritz Carlton, New York, NY (, Alejandra Padilla, Sous chef, La Fonda del Sol, New York, NY (, Michael Vignola, Executive Chef, Michael Jordan's Steak House, New York, NY (, Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (. I love a good Chopped dickbag. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Marcus Samuelsson was the first Chopped judge to win Chopped. All the chefs competing operated food trucks. The winner of this episode got $10,000 and the chance to compete in the next episode against three different past champions. Notes: This was the first tournament with four preliminary heats leading up to a finale; it would set the precedent for future Chopped tournaments. Siggy Sollitto, Chef and Restaurateur, 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), 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), Mario Tolentino, Private Chef, Can Cook Personal Chef Services, New York, NY (winner). A new champion dethroned the previous winner in the appetizer round meaning none of the winners in all four episodes won more than one episode. Rachelle did Warm Crab Salad with Cabbage and Mushrooms. The Long Branch chef appeared Jan. 10 on Food Network's culinary competition show "Chopped.". 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