List of Chopped Episodes

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List of Chopped episodes

This is the list of episodes for the Food Network competition reality series Chopped. New episodes are broadcast
on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET.
Contents
Series overview
Season 1 (2009)
Season 2 (2009)
Season 3 (2009–10)
Season 4 (2010)
Season 5 (2010)
Season 6 (2011)
Season 7 (2011)
Season 8 (2011)
Season 9 (2011)
Season 10 (2011–12)
Season 11 (2012)
Season 12 (2012)
Season 13 (2012–13)
Season 14 (2013)
Season 15 (2013)
Season 16 (2013)
Season 17 (2013)
Season 18 (2013–14)
Season 19 (2014)
Season 20 (2014)
Season 21 (2014–15)
Season 22 (2014–15)
Season 23 (2014–15)
Season 24 (2015)
Season 25 (2015)
Season 26 (2015)
Season 27 (2016)
Season 28 (2016)
Season 29 (2016)
Season 30 (2016)
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Season 31 (2016)
Season 32 (2017)
Season 33 (2017)
Season 34 (2017)
Season 35 (2017-18)
Season 36 (2017-18)
Season 37 (2018)
Season 38 (2018)
Season 39 (2018)
Season 40 (2018)
Specials
Chopped Junior
Chopped Junior Season 1 (2015-16)
Chopped Junior Season 2 (2016)
See also
References
External links
Series overview
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Season Episodes Premiere Finale
1 13 January 13, 2009 April 7, 2009
2 13 June 16, 2009 September 29, 2009
3 13 October 13, 2009 March 9, 2010
4 13 April 6, 2010 July 13, 2010
5 13 July 20, 2010 November 28, 2010
6 12 January 4, 2011 April 26, 2011
7 10 May 3, 2011 July 5, 2011
8 9 July 12, 2011 December 6, 2011
9 13 August 30, 2011 December 13, 2011
10 13 December 20, 2011 May 29, 2012
11 13 February 7, 2012 November 25, 2012
12 13 June 5, 2012 November 20, 2012
13 12 September 4, 2012 February 26, 2013
14 13 January 6, 2013 May 5, 2013
15 13 April 2, 2013 July 23, 2013
16 13 June 2, 2013 November 12, 2013
17 13 August 13, 2013 December 3, 2013
18 13 November 26, 2013 May 13, 2014
19 13 February 4, 2014 June 10, 2014
20 13 March 18, 2014 November 25, 2014
21 13 July 15, 2014 January 13, 2015
22 13 October 14, 2014 June 30, 2015
23 13 December 16, 2014 June 16, 2015
24 13 April 28, 2015 December 8, 2015
25 13 August 25, 2015 December 1, 2015
26 8 October 6, 2015 December 17, 2015
27 13 January 5, 2016 March 17, 2016
28 13 March 29, 2016 June 21, 2016
29 13 August 7, 2016 September 27, 2016
30 8 September 22, 2016 December 20, 2016
31 20 October 13, 2016 December 29, 2016
32 12 January 3, 2017 May 2, 2017
33 8 March 21, 2017 May 30, 2017
34 13 May 9, 2017 November 7, 2017
35 20 July 18, 2017 March 6, 2018
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36 13 December 12, 2017 June 5, 2018
37 TBA March 13, 2018 TBA
38 TBA May 15, 2018 TBA
39 TBA June 26, 2018 TBA
40 TBA July 17, 2018 TBA
Specials TBA July 22, 2012 TBA
Junior 1 13 October 27, 2015 January 19, 2016
Junior 2 13 April 26, 2016 July 19, 2016
Junior 3 13 July 26, 2016 December 13, 2016
Junior 4 13 August 9, 2016 January 17, 2017
Junior 5 13 January 31, 2017 May 16, 2017
Junior 6 13 March 8, 2017 October 24, 2017
Junior 7 6 May 30, 2017 September 9, 2017
Season 1 (2009)
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Series Season
Title Original airdate
No. No.
1 1 "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers" January 13, 2009
Ingredients: Judges:
Appetizer: baby octopus, bok choy, oyster sauce, smoked paprika Marc Murphy
Entrée: duck breast, green onions, ginger, honey Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: prunes, animal crackers, cream cheese Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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" January 20, 2009
Appetizer: firm tofu, tomato paste, prosciutto Aarón Sánchez

Entrée: daikon, pork loin, Napa cabbage, Thai chiles, Blue Point oysters Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: phyllo dough, gorgonzola cheese, pineapple rings, blueberries Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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" January 27, 2009
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lump crab meat, dried shiitake mushrooms, pink grapefruit, bran
Aarón Sánchez
cereal
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: ground beef, cannellini beans, tahini paste, grape jelly
Marc Murphy
Dessert: brioche, cantaloupe, pecans, avocados
Contestants:
Margaritte Malfy, Executive Chef and Co-owner, La Palapa, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Rachelle Rodwell, Chef de cuisine, SoHo Grand Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Chris Burke, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, New York, NY (winner)
4 4 "Banana, Collard Greens, Grits" February 3, 2009
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Appetizer: ground beef, wonton wrappers, cream of mushroom soup,

Scott Conant
bananas
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: scallops, collard greens, anchovies, sour cream
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: maple syrup, black plums, almond butter, walnuts, quick grits
Contestants:
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 entrée)
Luis Gonzales, Executive Chef, Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Taïm, 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 Gonzales accidentally used salt instead of sugar in his dish, asserting that
this resulted in his elimination.
5 5 "Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas" February 10, 2009
Appetizer: watermelon, canned sardines, pepper jack cheese, zucchini Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: beef shoulder, yucca, raisins, ancho chiles, dill pickles Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: flour tortillas, prosecco, Canadian bacon, roasted chestnuts Marc Murphy
Contestants:
John Keller, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Andrea Bergquist, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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
Appetizer: asparagus, chorizo, button mushrooms, canned peaches Chris Santos

Entrée: rice cakes, chicken thighs, plantains, fruit punch, cocktail onions Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: beets, goat cheese, quick cook oatmeal, crystallized ginger Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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" February 24, 2009
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Appetizer: endive, frozen peas, quail, red seedless grapes Scott Conant
Entrée: watercress, tamarind paste, creamed corn, Arctic char Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: pitted dates, frozen pie crust, caramel candy, stout beer Amanda Freitag
Contestants:
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 entrée)
Lior Lev Sercarz, Chef and Entrepreneur, La Boîte à Biscuits and La Boîte à Epices, New York, NY
(eliminated after the dessert)
Abe Lopez, Chef de cuisine, Pacifico, Center Valley, PA (winner)
8 8 "Coconut, Calamari, Donuts" March 3, 2009
Appetizer: turbot, nori sheets, pistachios, coconut Aarón Sánchez

Entrée: rainbow chard, papaya, granola, parsnips, calamari Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: plain donuts, smoked gouda, white chocolate, dried apricots Chris Santos
Contestants:
Gwen LePape, Executive Chef, Frederick's Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Francesco Peluso, Executive Chef, Peluso's Italian Specialties, Clifton, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Dave 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 judges to 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 "Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon" March 10, 2009
Appetizer: boxed macaroni and cheese, artichokes, tilapia Chris Santos

Entrée: eggplant, ground pork, poblano chiles, avocados, cola Amanda Freitag
Dessert: oranges, grapefruit, semi-sweet chocolate chips, bacon Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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)
Episode notes: Chef Lustberg would compete on the ninth season of Hell's Kitchen. He finished in second place.
10 10 "String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps" March 17, 2009
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Appetizer: chicken wings, soba noodles, celery, string cheese Scott Conant
Entrée: striped bass, pimento peppers, jicama, mangoes, brie cheese Amanda Freitag
Dessert: ginger snaps, crème fraîche, instant coffee, carrots Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
Soulayphet Schwader, Executive Chef, Talay Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature four male chefs.
11 11 "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, Cereal" March 24, 2009
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: peanut butter, Granny Smith apples, jumbo shrimp
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: kielbasa, pepperoncini, fingerling potatoes, tarragon
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: marshmallow spread, chocolate puff cereal, semi-sweet
Amanda Freitag
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 entrée)
Michael Giletto, Executive Chef, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Jackie Lee, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This episode is not available on iTunes for an unknown reason.
12 12 "Chocolate, Mussels and Figs" March 31, 2009
Appetizer: beef tenderloin, cucumber, Asian pears, bittersweet chocolate Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: mussels, canned tomatoes, pita bread, celery root Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: black mission figs, slivered almonds, lemons Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
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" April 7, 2009
Appetizer: salmon, radicchio, ginger, strawberries Scott Conant

Entrée: turkey breast, baby turnips, pearl onions, coconut flakes Amanda Freitag
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Dessert: blackberries, kiwi, wonton wrappers, gummy bears Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Victor Cabezas, Chef and Owner, Misaví, Totowa, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jonathan Contes, Chef and Part Owner, Eat Mosaic, St. James, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the
entrée)
Amy Roth, Chef and Owner, Amy Kate Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionné, Montclair, NJ (winner)
Season 2 (2009)
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Series Season
No. No.
14 1 "A Prickly Situation" June 14, 2009
Appetizer: brioche, fennel, sea urchin Aarón Sánchez

Entrée: blackstrap molasses, red snapper, parsley root, dried cranberries Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: bulgur wheat, pomegranate juice, pineapple, green papaya Chris Santos
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
entrée)
Yvan Lemoine, Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The judges caught Chef Lemoine plating past time limits. As a result, the judges eliminated him.
15 2 "Salty Veggies & Heated Battles" June 16, 2009
Appetizer: sea beans, ginger ale, pork tenderloin Chris Santos

Entrée: baby artichokes, cashew butter, monkfish, Thai chiles Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: jicama, pepitas, blueberries Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
David Rotter, Executive Chef, Campo, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jason Zukas, Chef Consultant, Bocca Fina, Queens, NY (winner)
16 3 "High Hopes" June 23, 2009
Appetizer: calamari, Brussels sprouts, Asian pears Scott Conant

Entrée: bison, dried mango, leeks, Belgian-style ale Amanda Freitag
Dessert: ancho chiles, semi-sweet chocolate, black plums Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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)
17 4 "Floundering Around" June 30, 2009
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Appetizer: beef shoulder, fish sauce, canned pumpkin Scott Conant

Entrée: flounder, yellow plantains, baby bok choy, mini watermelon Amanda Freitag
Dessert: tomatillos, crème fraîche, plain donuts Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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)
18 5 "Pride on the Plate" July 7, 2009
Appetizer: duck breast, polenta, sharon fruit Chris Santos

Entrée: rainbow trout, baby turnips, tamarind concentrate, serrano ham Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: sliced almonds, Okinawan sweet potatoes, brioche, sambuca Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
Giuliano Matarese, Executive Chef, Arte Café, 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. Chef
Mansukhani, would go on using her husband's surname, Gurnani, would compete on the tenth season of Hell's
Kitchen. She came in twelfth place after being eliminated by Chef Gordon Ramsay.
19 6 "Pretty Please with a Pepper on Top" July 14, 2009
Appetizer: ground turkey, piquillo peppers, gooseberries Geoffrey Zakarian

Entrée: top round of lamb, coconut flakes, snap peas, quick grits Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: celery, blood oranges, frozen pie crust, jaggery Chris Santos
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 entrée)
Paul Viggiano, Chef de cuisine, Docs Steakhouse, Sparta, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Tyler Anderson, Executive Chef, The Copper Beech Inn, Essex, CT (winner)
20 7 "Pods, Grills and Sticky Fingers" July 28, 2009
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Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, edamame, golden raisins Scott Conant

Entrée: flank steak, grape juice, goat cheese, lemongrass Amanda Freitag
Dessert: coffee liqueur, avocados, boiled ginkgo nuts, honeycomb Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Moha Orchid, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Maristella Innocenti, Owner and Chef, Matilda, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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)
21 8 "A Wish Upon A Starfruit" August 11, 2009
Appetizer: red currant jam, merguez sausage, broccoli Aarón Sánchez

Entrée: chicken breast, dandelion greens, starfruit, cherry liqueur Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: grape leaves, sesame seeds, honeydew melon, pickled ginger Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Ming Lu, Line Cook, Le Cirque, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Pedro Diáz, Sous chef, Fresh Direct, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Lisa Schoen, Executive Chef and Food Stylist, Mad River Post and In Your Kitchen, New York, NY
Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (winner)
22 9 "Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate" August 25, 2009
Appetizer: olive oil packed tuna, English cucumbers, buckwheat flour Chris Santos
Entrée: knockwurst, pretzels, ramps, mangosteen Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: biscuit dough, pistachios, dried hibiscus flowers, black olives Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
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 entrée)
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)
"Chopped Champions Event, Round One: The Ultimate

23 10 September 8, 2009
Face-off"
Appetizer: crayfish, red seedless grapes, fiddlehead ferns Geoffrey Zakarian

Entrée: quail, guava nectar, udon noodles, dinosaur kale Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: baby kiwi, Israeli couscous, rice paper, saffron Marc Murphy
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Contestants:
Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionné, 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 entrée)
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 against three new champions.
"Chopped Champions Event, Round Two: Best of the

24 11 September 15, 2009
Best"
Appetizer: cockles, kohlrabi, pita bread Scott Conant

Entrée: ground chicken, green tea leaves, mustard oil, braeburn apples Jody Williams
Dessert: chocolate wafers, manchego cheese, passionfruit, goji berries Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
James Briscione (returning champion) (eliminated after the dessert)
Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Taïm, New York, NY (Episode 1.4 – "Banana, Collard Greens, Grits")
(advances to next episode) (winner)
"Chopped Champions Event, Round Three: All-Stars

25 12 September 22, 2009
Showdown"
Appetizer: lavash bread, preserved lemons, squab Chris Santos

Entrée: bluefish, papaya, ginger snaps, beef jerky Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: butter crackers, grapefruit, feta cheese, gin Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, L’Atelier de Joël 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)
26 13 "Chopped Champions Event, Round Four: Bring It!" September 29, 2009
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Appetizer: lobster, bananas, endive Scott Conant

Entrée: pork loin, watercress, galia melon, taro root Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: matzo, pomegranate molasses, roasted chestnuts, baby fennel Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (Episode 2.2 – "High Hopes")
Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (Episode 1.10 – "String Cheese,
Jicama, Gingersnaps") (winner)
Season 3 (2009–10)
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Series Season
No. No.
27 1 "When Chefs Collide" October 13, 2009
Appetizer: Manila clams, kumquats, croissants Geoffrey Zakarian

Entrée: ground pork, camembert, sweet vermouth, haricots verts Scott Conant
Dessert: carrots, goat cheese, quick grits, pomelo Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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" October 20, 2009
Appetizer: peas, peaches, eel Aarón Sánchez

Entrée: shrimp, oatmeal, butternut squash, umeboshi Jody Williams
Dessert: parsnips, limoncello, soda crackers, sharp cheddar cheese Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
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 entrée)
Peter Karapanagiotis, Executive Chef, Privé 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 entrée round. After attempting to put on a glove that did not
fit, she took it off and tossed her salad with her hands despite her open 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 judge Sue Torres (Torres did not appear as a judge in this episode).
29 3 "Judge Knows Best" October 27, 2009
Appetizer: hamachi, quail eggs, dried cherries Chris Santos

Entrée: beef tenderloin, mango, gruyère cheese, kochujang Scott Conant
Dessert: ripened plantains, prosecco, crystallized ginger, bacon Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
Joshua Whigham, Sous chef, Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
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Joe Dobias, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe Doe Restaurant, New York, NY (winner)
30 4 "A Nori Story" November 3, 2009
Appetizer: beef tenderloin, nori, maple syrup Josh Capon

Entrée: broccoli rabe, crystallized ginger, five year aged gouda, mahi-mahi Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: cherries, pumpernickel bread, curry powder, yuzu juice Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
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 entrée)
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" November 10, 2009
Appetizer: turkey breast, Kirby cucumbers, graham crackers Geoffrey Zakarian

Entrée: black cod, puffed rice cereal, pineapple, chorizo Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: mangoes, puff pastry, coffee beans, rose water Chris Santos
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 entrée)
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" December 8, 2009
Appetizer: venison tenderloin, quince, eggnog Scott Conant

Entrée: kale, rutabaga, marshmallows, turkey Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: garnet yams, brie, sparkling wine, cranberries Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Megan Fells, Chef and Restaurateur, The Artist's Palate, Poughkeepsie, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jason Tilmann, Executive Chef, NYY Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Keith Geter, Chef, Artisanal, 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 entrée round rather than the normal 30 to allow time to
properly cook the turkey.
33 7 "Flower Power" March 14, 2010
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Appetizer: chicken breast, kiwi, zucchini blossoms Geoffrey Zakarian

Entrée: scallops, cranberry juice, artichokes, burdock root Sue Torres
Dessert: blackberries, apple cider, shredded phyllo dough, fresh chickpeas Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Bill Feldman, Chef and Entrepreneur, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Keith Jodway, Consulting Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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" March 21, 2010
Appetizer: littleneck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, rhubarb Aarón Sánchez

Entrée: striped bass, corn tortillas, applesauce, okra Scott Conant
Dessert: carrot juice, white chocolate chips, baby beets, hominy Marc Murphy
Contestants:
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 entrée)
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" March 28, 2010
Appetizer: sake, green seedless grapes, chicken wings Geoffrey Zakarian

Entrée: horseradish, catfish, treviso, Japanese eggplant Sue Torres
Dessert: cherry tomatoes, silken tofu, ginger snaps, cocoa nibs Chris Santos
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 entrée)
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" April 5, 2010
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Appetizer: red cherry peppers, mortadella, soft shell crabs Scott Conant
Entrée: baby bananas, black-eyed peas, poblano chiles, ostrich steak Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: lychees, phyllo dough, Canadian bacon, candy canes Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Damien Brassel, Executive Chef, Knife + Fork, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lonnie Dyner, Executive Chef, Le Petit Marché, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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 "Raw Enthusiasm" April 12, 2010
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: apricots, macadamia nuts, oysters
Scott Conant
Entrée: cucumber, buttermilk, pork loin, canned jackfruit
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: sugar cookie dough, bittersweet chocolate, figs, yellow miso
Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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" April 19, 2010
Appetizer: habanero chiles, bittersweet chocolate, fresh sardines Mark Bittman

Entrée: strawberries, celery root, lamb loin chops, Swiss cheese Amanda Freitag
Dessert: corn tortillas, dried chipotle peppers, blueberries, violet mustard Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
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 entrée)
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 "Chopped Liver" May 2, 2010
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Appetizer: raspberries, asparagus, chicken livers Scott Conant

Entrée: arugula, pickled daikon, fresh pasta, mackerel Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Greek yogurt, sugar cane, cactus pears, popcorn kernels Chris Santos
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 entrée)
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)
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40 1 "Rattle & Roll" April 6, 2010
Appetizer: Asian pears, croissants, haricots verts, rattlesnake meat Chris Santos
Entrée: tapioca pearls, carrots, fruit leather, rabbit Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: yucca, calimyrna figs, hoisin sauce, red jalapeños Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
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 entrée)
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" April 13, 2010
Appetizer: bourbon whiskey, anchovies, dates, frog legs Scott Conant

Entrée: hamachi, beets, tortilla chips, Malta Amanda Freitag
Dessert: clementine oranges, scotch whiskey, basil, toasted oats cereal Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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" April 20, 2010
Appetizer: ground turkey, black garlic, raspberries, pickled watermelon rind Scott Conant
Entrée: fresh horseradish, goat chops, oatmeal, snap peas Jody Williams
Dessert: canned peaches, cherry tomatoes, pretzel sticks, emu eggs Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Rory MacDonald, Head Pastry Chef, Tocqueville, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brian Kevorkian, Line Cook, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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" April 27, 2010
Appetizer: collard greens, jumbo shrimp, corn chips, olive loaf Scott Conant
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Entrée: broccoli rabe, deckle of beef, hibiscus flowers in syrup, black-eyed

Amanda Freitag
peas
Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
John P. Greco III, 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)
Episode notes: Later reruns of this episode were dedicated to the memory of Michael Siry who died from cancer
in June 2013.
44 5 "Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do" May 4, 2010
Appetizer: mussels, asparagus, cactus pear, kidney beans Marcus Samuelsson

Entrée: sharp cheddar cheese, watermelon radish, squab, frozen waffles Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: saltine crackers, green papaya, dried mangoes, cotton candy Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Sean Mell, Omakase Chef, Nobu, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Berthsy Ayide, Chef and Caterer, The Kitchen Sink, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Jeremy Hanlon, Private Chef, My Fresh Chef, Lantana, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
Christian Petroni, Chef and Restaurateur, Barcelona, Greenwich, CT (winner)
Episode notes: This is Marcus Samuelsson's first episode as a judge.
45 6 "First Things Worst" May 11, 2010
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: gooseberries, Darjeeling tea, ricotta salata, calf's liver
Scott Conant
Entrée: cuttlefish, long beans, sweet piquanté peppers, bittersweet
Alex Guarnaschelli
chocolate
Aarón Sánchez
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
entrée)
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!" June 1, 2010
Appetizer: striped sea bass, strawberries, baby fennel, marshmallows Chris Santos
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Entrée: country pork ribs, kale, butternut squash, popcorn on the cob Amanda Freitag
Dessert: polenta, lambic beer, pineapple, hot dogs Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Mary Beth Johnson, Executive Chef, Maritime, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Kristen Davis, Personal Chef, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Adam Goldgell, Chef, Sugo Café, 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. Chef Jenkins is a chef at Butter, which is
co-owned by Alex Guarnaschelli (Guarnaschelli did not appear as a judge in this episode).
47 8 "Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles" June 8, 2010
Appetizer: quahog clams, rhubarb, almond butter cookies Amanda Freitag

Entrée: venison tenderloin, cinnamon swirl bread, sharon fruit, cornichons Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: matzo, salty peanuts, dried strawberries, cocoa nibs Jody Williams
Contestants:
Melissa Muller, Executive Chef, Organika, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ricardo Cardona, Executive Chef, Sofrito, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Kat Ploszaj, Executive Chef, Petit Oven, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Venúe 56, Hauppauge, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature an all-female panel of judges.
48 9 "Turbot Powered" June 15, 2010
Appetizer: chicken thighs, bitter melon, cream cheese, papadum Scott Conant
Entrée: turbot, wasabi peas, purple cauliflower, satsuma mikan Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: brie, rutabaga, frozen cranberries, English muffins Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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" June 22, 2010
Appetizer: serrano ham, fresh pasta, membrillo, half-sour pickles Chris Santos
Entrée: beef tenderloin, taro root, Japanese eggplant, cherry pie filling Amanda Freitag
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Dessert: white bread, unsalted pistachios, buckwheat honey, zucchini 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 entrée)
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" June 29, 2010
Appetizer: Rainier cherries, walnuts, crème de menthe, canned salmon Chris Santos
Entrée: lamb top round, golden raisins, Stilton cheese, edamame Scott Conant
Dessert: buttermilk, braeburn apples, kiwis, amaranth grain Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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" July 6, 2010
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: watermelon, sweet potatoes, knockwurst, almond butter
Scott Conant
Entrée: skate, English cucumbers, prunes, shredded wheat crackers
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: oranges, red miso paste, cottage cheese, kettle-cooked potato
Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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)
Episode notes: Madison Cowan hired both Lance Nitahara and Amanda Freitag to be his sous chefs when he
appeared on Iron Chef America.
52 13 "Rowdy With a Chance of Meatballs" July 13, 2010
Appetizer: red carrots, Chinese okra, potato knishes, ocean perch Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: ground pork, sorghum molasses, cheese crackers, mustard greens Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: puffed rice cereal, cognac, butterscotch candy, pancetta Chris Santos
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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 entrée)
Jodi Burnhard, Chef de cuisine, Longwood Events, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Anthony Paris, Executive Chef, Crosby Street Hotel, New York, NY (winner)
Season 5 (2010)
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53 1 ""Dream'n of Redeem'n"" July 20, 2010
Appetizer: rump roast, rainbow chard, vegetable yeast spread Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: branzino, piquillo peppers, jicama, chocolate sandwich cookies Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: vodka, crescent roll dough, sesame seeds, blueberry jelly beans Marc Murphy
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
entrée)
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:
Judges:
Appetizer: rainbow trout, Napa cabbage, smoked paprika, white chocolate
Geoffrey Zakarian
chips
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: quail, escarole, chocolate-covered raisins, coconut
Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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" August 10, 2010
Appetizer: banana chips, rice paper, kabocha squash, sardines Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: beef shoulder, baby artichokes, blood oranges, cashew butter Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: celery root, cinnamon candies, blackberries, marshmallow spread Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
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)
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Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature four female chefs
56 4 "$50,000 Tournament: Round One" August 31, 2010
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tomatillos, horned melon, wonton skins, Rocky Mountain oysters
Chris Santos
Entrée: dorade, baby beets, beef jerky, coffee liqueur
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: Yukon Gold potatoes, condensed milk, pomegranates, peanut
Marc Murphy
butter taffy
Contestants:
Jessica Mogardo, Executive Pastry Chef, New York, NY (Episode 4.3 – "Jitters & Giant Eggs") (eliminated
Mackenzie Hilton, Executive Chef, Mercato Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (Episode 4.1 – "Rattle & Roll")
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 they competed for $50,000.
57 5 "$50,000 Tournament: Round Two" September 7, 2010
Appetizer: dandelion greens, Greek yogurt, liverwurst, catfish Geoffrey Zakarian

Entrée: ginger beer, pickled daikon, okra, alligator tenderloin Amanda Freitag
Dessert: key lime juice, pepitas, halloumi cheese, hot dog buns Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Michael Jenkins, Line cook, 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 entrée)
Pnina Peled, Executive Chef, The New York Helmsley Hotel, New York, NY (Episode 3.10 – "In a Pinch")
Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Venúe 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,
Geoffrey Zakarian
sweetbreads
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: chicken breast, blue corn tortillas, Tuscan kale, sea urchin
Marc Murphy
Dessert: blueberries, bread & butter pickles, saffron, fruit ring cereal
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Contestants:
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")
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
59 7 "$50,000 Tournament: Round Four" September 21, 2010
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: cold-smoked kippers, water chestnuts, leeks, lemon-lime soda
Chris Santos
Entrée: caperberries, parsley root, chocolate-hazelnut spread, elk
Alex Guarnaschelli
tenderloin
Marc Murphy
Dessert: taco shells, Bosc pears, crema, red curry paste
Contestants:
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
entrée)
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
Appetizer: geoduck, Buddha's hand, black radishes, waffle cones Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: smelt, dried red currants, cheese curls, rack of wild boar Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: champagne, dragon fruit, tahini, cake flour Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Venúe 56, Hauppauge, NY (Episode 4.8 – "Quahog Quandaries and
Pickle Puzzles") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ric Orlando, Chef and Restaurateur, New World Home Cooking, Saugerties, NY (Episode 5.2 – "Wok This
Way") (eliminated after the entrée)
Jason Zukas, Executive Chef, New York, NY (Episode 2.1 – "Salty Veggies & Heated Battles") (eliminated
after the dessert)
Madison Cowan, Chef and Caterer, Avenue Inc, New York, NY (Episode 4.12 – "Crunch Time") (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 "Spouting Off" October 5, 2010
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Appetizer: barramundi, apricot paste, poblano peppers, abbey style beer Amanda Freitag
Entrée: bratwurst, scallops, plums, red quinoa Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Israeli couscous, cherimoya, guanciale, Irish whiskey Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
Bryce Shuman, Sous chef, Eleven Madison Park, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Joe Raiola, Executive Chef, Morton's Steakhouse, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Episode notes: In the dessert round, Ted warned the contestants that cherimoya seeds were poisonous.
62 10 "When Octopuses Attack" October 12, 2010
Appetizer: lotus root, treviso, guava nectar, octopus Aarón Sánchez

Entrée: flank steak, chicory, pepino melon, granola bars Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: shiso leaves, pita bread, feta, adzuki beans Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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)
Episode notes: Chef Testino would compete on the twelfth season of Hell's Kitchen. He finished in eighth place
after being eliminated by Chef Gordon Ramsay.
63 11 "Fright Bites" October 19, 2010
Appetizer: canned pumpkin, malted chocolate balls, pie crust, lamb heart Chris Santos
Entrée: gummy teeth, flour tortillas, huitlacoche, black chicken Amanda Freitag
Dessert: kumquats, cheddar pennies, chipotle chiles, grasshoppers Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
Tess Middlebrook, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Michael Vignola, Executive Chef, Michael Jordan's Steak House, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This was a Halloween-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed
dishes for each course.
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Appetizer: baked ham, cranberry sauce, baby turnips, port wine cheese Chris Santos
Entrée: pheasant, Brussels sprouts, candy apples, sparkling cider Sue Torres
Dessert: puff pastry, enoki mushrooms, seedless red grapes, plum sauce Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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
65 13 "Yes, Virginia, There is a Chopping Block" November 28, 2010
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: oysters, pomegranate juice, red chard, gingerbread cookie
Aarón Sánchez
dough
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: goose, Irish cream liqueur, maraschino cherries, blue cheese
Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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 entrée round rather than the normal 30 in order to allow
time to properly cook the goose.
Season 6 (2011)
This is the first season to have less than 13 episodes.
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Series Season
No. No.
66 1 "Victory on the Brain" January 4, 2011
Appetizer: tamarind soda, cocktail nuts, haricots verts, goat brains Scott Conant
Entrée: cream of coconut, baby turnips, wakame seaweed, fish heads Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: peanut brittle, marsala wine, wonton wrappers, durian Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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 entrée round were from northeastern cod.
67 2 "Prove it on the Plate" January 11, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: New Zealand mussels, Bosc pears, marula liqueur, frozen
waffles Scott Conant
Entrée: root beer schnapps, lap cheong, squash blossoms, ostrich Maneet Chauhan
tenderloin Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
Nick Grosz, Executive Chef, Norwood Club, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Eric Levine, Executive Chef, Encore Catering, East Hanover, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: This is Maneet Chauhan's first episode as a judge.
68 3 "Marrowly We Roll Along" January 18, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: speck, toybox squash, fontina cheese, marrow bones
Scott Conant
Entrée: yuzu marmalade, chicory, dried blueberries, Dungeness crab
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: pineapple, sunflower seeds, red curry paste, Neapolitan ice
Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
Andrew Markert, Executive Sous chef, PS7, Washington, DC (eliminated after the dessert)
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Laura Henry-Zoubir, Culinary Director, Dramshop Hospitality, Boston, MA (winner)
69 4 "Doughs and Don'ts" January 25, 2011
Appetizer: saba, garlic chutes, Canadian bacon, trout Scott Conant

Entrée: dehydrated okra, parsnips, espresso soda, deckle of beef Amanda Freitag
Dessert: coquitos, turmeric, empanada wrappers, corn on the cob Chris Santos
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 entrée)
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!" February 1, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: catfish, tomatillos, marshmallows, rutabagas
Scott Conant
Entrée: country pork ribs, dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, fresh
Alex Guarnaschelli
garbanzo beans
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: plum tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, crema, malanga coco
Contestants:
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 entrée)
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

71 6 March 6, 2011
The Next Food Network Star"
Appetizer: calf's liver, mango, bottarga, pound cake Marcus Samuelsson

Entrée: karela, blueberries, fregola, Scottish red leg partridge Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: red carrots, goat's butter, paneer, potato crisps Marc Murphy
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
entrée)
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
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Episode notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes in which categorical groups of celebrity chefs
competed to win $50,000 for charity. This was also the first time celebrities competed on Chopped.
"All-Stars Tournament: Round Two – Food Network

72 7 March 13, 2011
Personalities"
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: teething biscuits, Hungarian hot peppers, raspberries, canned
Marc Murphy
haggis
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: rack of venison, dulse, gooseberry preserves, fruit ring cereal
Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
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)
Episode notes: Part 2 of 5.
73 8 "All-Stars Tournament: Round Three – Notable Chefs" March 20, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: fresh pasta, dried papaya, bluefoot mushrooms, chorizo
Marc Murphy
Entrée: cobia, salmon jerky, Chinese spinach, animal crackers
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: granola bars, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Chinese five spice,
Marcus Samuelsson
piloncillo
Contestants:
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
entrée)
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: Part 3 of 5. 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 rules and cited it as the
reason for his elimination.
74 9 "All-Stars Tournament: Round Four – Chopped Judges" March 27, 2011
Appetizer: papadum, baby romanesco, smoked lake chub, powdered Chris Santos
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strawberry milk
Entrée: taralli, natto, radicchio, whole duck Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: green plantains, Chinese bacon, peanut butter puff cereal, frozen Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
Geoffrey Zakarian (charity: The Kimmins Foundation – Tampa, FL) (eliminated after the dessert)
Aarón Sánchez (charity: Greater New Orleans Foundation – New Orleans, LA) (advances to final round)
(winner)
Episode notes: Part 4 of 5. This marked the first time the Chopped judges competed. The chefs were given 40
minutes in the entrée round rather than the normal 30 to allow time to properly cook the duck.
75 10 "All-Stars Tournament: Grand Finale" April 3, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: rabbit kidneys, baby beets, merguez, salt and vinegar potato
Marc Murphy
chips
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: goat leg, dried hibiscus flower, pattypan squash, trail mix
Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
Aarón Sánchez (charity: Greater New Orleans Foundation – New Orleans, LA) (eliminated after the dessert)
Nate Appleman (charity: Kawasaki Disease Foundation – Ipswich, MA) (winner)
Episode notes: Part 5 of 5. The remaining 4 celebrity chefs competed to win the $50,000 for charity.
76 11 "A Cornish Mess" April 10, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: graffiti eggplant, cape gooseberries, biscuit dough, Peking duck
Scott Conant
Entrée: Cornish hens, Concord grapes, gruyère cheese, banana leather
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: Italian orange liqueur, cheese crackers, cherimoya, Jordan
Chris Santos
almonds
Contestants:
Gillie Holme, Caterer, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

Ondre'a Duverney, Caterer, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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 entrée round, Chef Duverney committed cross-contamination by cutting her cooked hens
on the same board where the hens were placed when they were still raw. Chef Greco served raw hens due to
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the time constraints. The judges allowed the both of them to bring over the other components of the dish from
their stations.
77 12 "Chefs on a Mission" April 26, 2011
Appetizer: firm tofu, scotch whisky, dragon fruit, pickled herring Scott Conant
Entrée: rump roast, violet mustard, asparagus, sugar coated fennel seeds Amanda Freitag
Dessert: mission figs, robiola cheese, shelled pistachios, taco shells Chris Santos
Contestants:
Ulli Stachl, Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Joel Javier, Sous chef, Telepan, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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)
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Series Season
No. No.
78 1 "The Icing on the Steak" May 3, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked turkey legs, ramen noodles, cherry bomb peppers,
Chris Santos
endive
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: celery root, rainbow chard, flat iron steak, chocolate frosting
Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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!" May 10, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: andouille sausage, lychees in syrup, jalepeño peppers, canned
cheese Chris Santos
Entrée: buckwheat groats, jews mallow, hard cider, elk tenderloin Amanda Freitag
Dessert: strawberry popsicles, blue corn tortilla chips, condensed milk, Aarón Sánchez
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
entrée)
Kyle Ricks, Executive Sous chef, Landmarc Tribeca, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Chef Ricks is a chef at Landmarc, a restaurant of frequent Chopped judge, Marc Murphy.
80 3 "Saying Sayonara" May 17, 2011
Appetizer: oysters, clementine oranges, Chinese okra, French dressing Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: duck breasts, green tea, adzuki beans, Brussels sprouts Amanda Freitag
Dessert: Meyer lemons, cottage cheese, passionfruit, soba noodles Aarón Sánchez
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
entrée)
Adam Powers, Chef and Restaurateur, Fetch, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
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Wayne Lyons, Chef and Restaurateur, Soul Flavors, Jersey City, NJ (winner)
81 4 "Have a Heart" May 24, 2011
Appetizer: bay scallops, braeburn apples, sorrel, duck hearts Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: fideos, broccoli rabe, mezcal, eel Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: crumpets, cream cheese, aloe vera juice, orange slice candy Ken Oringer
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 entrée)
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!" May 31, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: coho salmon, baby eggplant, mustard
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: rack of wild boar, artichokes, ketchup, sauerkraut
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: mayonnaise, bananas, prickly pear cactus, pre-cooked pizza
Geoffrey Zakarian
crust
Contestants:
Vucic "Vulé" 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 entrée)
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. The chefs were also given pre-soaked cedar
planks that they could use if they wished. This was also the first time since season 3 that there were only three
basket ingredients in the appetizer round instead of four.
83 6 "Get it Together" June 7, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: corn nuts, fruit cocktail, black garlic, Uni
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: watermelon, dried shrimp, dried porcini mushrooms, Hawaiian
Amanda Freitag
snapper
Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
Wei Wen, Executive Chef, Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen, Radnor, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
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Heather Priest, Personal Chef, Greenwich, CT (winner)
84 7 "Bite Your Pickled Beef Tongue" June 14, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: flour tortillas, English cucumbers, fresh fava beans, pickled beef
Chris Santos
tongue
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: pork rinds, galangal, purple kohlrabi, rabbit legs and thighs
Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
Sean Olnowich, Chef and Restaurateur, The House, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Joe Landa, Executive Chef, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, NY (winner)
85 8 "Go For It!" June 21, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: gorgonzola cheese, green papaya, sour lemon candies, duck
Geoffrey Zakarian
livers
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: tequila, epazote, puff pastry, cuttlefish
Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
Stephen Hartigan, Private Chef, The Field, Bridgeport, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
Olivier Desaintmartin, Chef and Restaurateur, Caribou Café, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
86 9 "Thyme Flies" June 28, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Korean-style short ribs, lemon thyme, zucchini, gefilte fish
Entrée: hen of the woods mushrooms, white anchovies, lamb top round, Aarón Sánchez
salsa con queso Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: dried apricots, gingerbread cookie dough, elderflower liqueur, Marc Murphy
halva
Contestants:
Marc Matsumoto, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
James Lee, Chef and Restaurateur, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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)
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Episode notes: Chef Lee cut himself during the entrée round. Despite putting on several layers of gloves, his
bleeding did not stop. Chef Lee insisted on continuing to cook and touching the ingredients with his hands. The
judges considered this unsanitary, so they did not taste his entrée. This resulted in Chef Lee being eliminated.
87 10 "Nopales, No Problem" July 5, 2011
Appetizer: quahog clams, fuyu persimmons, Italian bitters, nopales Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: halibut, purple cauliflower, salted duck egg yolks, pork skin Amanda Freitag
Dessert: Mexican chocolate, mostarda, soft tofu, pretzel rods Marc Murphy
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
entrée)
Denise Baron, Executive Chef, Burtons Grill, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Miguel Aguilar, Executive Chef, Piquant, New York, NY (winner)
Season 8 (2011)
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Series Season
No. No.
88 1 "Easy Peasy?" July 12, 2011
Appetizer: buffalo hot dogs, carrots, edamame, butterscotch candy Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: pork loin, crunchy cheese curls, escarole, chia seeds Amanda Freitag
Dessert: grape flavored gelatin, lemon verbena, brie, shortbread cookies Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
Lotte Duncan, Chef and Culinary Instructor, English Country Cookery School, Buckinghamshire, England
Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (winner)
Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature four British chefs.
89 2 "Ladies First!" July 19, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: brown bread in a can, dried figs, frozen peas, duck white
Zakary Pelaccio
kidneys
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: quail, Pedro Ximénez sherry, crosnes, cabbage
Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
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 "Sweet Second Chance!" July 26, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pancake mix, guava nectar, Aleppo peppers, Asian style beef
jerky Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: fresh wasabi root, crab apples, collard greens, lamb hearts Amanda Freitag
Dessert: duck eggs, Russet potatoes, farmer's cheese, honey herb cough Marc Murphy
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 &
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Roll") (eliminated after the entrée)

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 same previous episode. Chef Magris slipped and
fell during the entrée round. Despite saving her food, she spilled boiling water on herself, causing second-degree
burns on both her legs. The judges gave Chef Magris 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 she could visit her ill grandmother in France.
91 4 "Chard & True" August 2, 2011
Appetizer: lime pickle, red chard, baby octopus, Tokyo scallions Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: gingersnaps, sweet potatoes, farina, turbot Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: cactus pear, soft pretzels, farmhouse cheddar, wheat beer Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Ben Sargent, Seafood Chef, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jay Jones, Caterer, Chateau Noir Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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" August 9, 2011
Appetizer: smoked oysters, starfruit, jicama, whole calamari Aarón Sánchez

Entrée: jumbo shrimp, crème de cassis, black quinoa, pastrami Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: matzo, Lady Gala apples, walnuts, borscht Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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" August 16, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: udon noodles, watermelon radish, razor clams, pickled eggplant
Entrée: sweet vermouth, leeks, French fingerling potatoes, live diver Aarón Sánchez
scallops Amanda Freitag
Dessert: Thai basil, marinated cippolini onions, Black Oxford apples, rolled Geoffrey Zakarian
oats
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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
entrée)
Raffaele Spadavecchia, Executive Chef, Scottadito Osteria Toscana, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the
dessert)
Christopher Thames, Caterer, Distinctive Fare Catering, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Episode notes: This episode was dedicated to the memory of Debra Whiting, who was killed in a car accident
June 30, 2011.
94 7 "Trick or Treat, Chicken Feet!" October 16, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pre-cooked chicken feet, poblano peppers, black radishes, fruit-
Chris Santos
flavored candy
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: blood sausage, frog legs, sea beans, Halloween candy
Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
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 entrée round was a
mixture of traditional Halloween candies, such as candy corn.
95 8 "Give It Your All" November 15, 2011
Appetizer: pomegranates, polenta log, maple syrup, seafood sausage Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: turducken, sugar pumpkin, Concord grape wine, Indian corn Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: pumpkin beer, fresh cranberries, pecans, instant potatoes Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Allison Sosna, Executive Chef, DC Central Kitchen, Washington, DC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Steve Jackson, Personal Chef, Chicago Bulls, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Arlene Stewart, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Daniel Bojorquez, Chef de cuisine, Sel de la Terre, Boston, MA (winner)
96 9 "Can't Catch Me, I'm the Gingerbread Lobster!" December 6, 2011
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Appetizer: lobster, harissa, candy cane beets, gingerbread house Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: rack of lamb, ruby port, brussels sprouts, white chocolate chips Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: plums, candy canes, fruitcake, hot cocoa mix Marc Murphy
Contestants:
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 entrée)
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 appetizer round, 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.
Season 9 (2011)
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No. No.
97 1 "Champions' Tournament: Part 1" August 30, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Chinese celery, fresh chickpeas, preserved lemons, country
Geoffrey Zakarian
style pâté
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: rack of antelope, stinging nettles, jicama, port wine cheese
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: nopales, sweet potatoes, pie crust, mezcal
Contestants:
Wayne Lyons, Chef and Restaurateur, Soul Flavors, Jersey City, NJ (Episode 7.3 – "Saying Sayonara")
Heather Priest, Personal Chef, Greenwich, CT (Episode 7.6 – "Get it Together") (eliminated after the entrée)
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)
winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000.
98 2 "Champions' Tournament: Part 2" September 6, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: frosted wheat cereal, baby red romaine lettuce, black garlic,
Geoffrey Zakarian
quahog clams
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: tuna belly, lemon curd, purple cauliflower, dried cuttlefish snack
Aarón Sánchez
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
Alejandra Padilla, Sous chef, La Fonda del Sol, New York, NY (Episode 6.1 – "Victory on the Brain")
Michael Vignola, Executive Chef, Michael Jordan's Steak House, New York, NY (Episode 2.1 – "Fright Bites")
Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 7.2 – "Canned Cheese, Please!") (advances to final
round) (winner)
Appetizer: Alaskan king crab legs, star fruit, bonito flakes, Mexican chorizo Marc Murphy
Entrée: tilefish, fig cookies, caperberries, squid ink Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: vanilla cognac, guava paste, barley flour, duck fat Susan Feniger
Contestants:
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Miguel Aguilar, Executive Chef, Piquant, New York, NY (Episode 7.10 – "Nopales, No Problem") (eliminated
Laura Henry-Zoubir, Culinary Director, Dramshop Hospitality, Boston, MA (Episode 6.3 – "Marrowly We Roll
Along") (eliminated after the entrée)
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)
Appetizer: lamb fries, ras el hanout, blood orange syrup, hot cross buns Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: wreck fish, sabudana poha, green tomatoes, huitlacoche Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: macaroni and cheese, apples, raw cashews, cane syrup Maneet Chauhan
Contestants:
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")
Marie-Claude Mendy, Chef and Restaurateur, Teranga, Boston, MA (Episode 7.9 – "Thyme Flies")
Alan Harding, Chef, The Food Truck @ Hot Bird, Brooklyn, NY (Episode 7.5 – "Gotta Grill!") (advances to
101 5 "Champions' Tournament: Grand Finale" September 27, 2011
Appetizer: catfish, daikon radish, cherry soda, boiled peanuts Marc Murphy
Entrée: kettle corn, chayotes, apple sauce, roasted suckling pig Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: araucana eggs, bread flour, turbinado sugar, goat's milk Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Alan Harding, Chef, The Food Truck @ Hot Bird, Brooklyn, NY (Episode 7.5 – "Gotta Grill!") (eliminated after
the appetizer)
Wade Burch, Executive Chef, South West NY, New York, NY (Episode 5.13 – "Yes Virginia, There is a
Chopping Block") (eliminated after the entrée)
Lauren Gerrie, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (Episode 6.11 – "A Cornish Mess")
Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 7.2 – "Canned Cheese, Please!") (winner)
Episode notes: With her victory in this episode, Chef Saunders becomes the first female Grand Champion of
Chopped, as well as the second black Grand Champion.
102 6 "Time & Space" October 4, 2011
Appetizer: izote flowers, smoked butter, rhubarb, chicken in a can Scott Conant
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Entrée: yellow miso, pork shoulder, mountain yam, astronaut ice cream
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: margarita mix, quick cook grits, marionberry preserves, vanilla
Chris Santos
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 entrée)
Ronnie Vincent, Executive Sous chef, Joe's Stone Crab, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
Helen Park, Executive Chef, New York, NY (winner)
103 7 "Everything's Rosy" October 11, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: British piccalilli, biscuit dough, watercress, soft-shell crabs
Scott Conant
Entrée: rack of wild boar, shishito peppers, posole, organic roses
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: falooda glass noodles, oranges, graham crackers, Armenian
Marc Murphy
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
entrée)
Justin Bazdarich, Chef and Restaurateur, Speedy Romeo, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Rob Evans, Chef and Restaurateur, Hugo's, Portland, ME (winner)
104 8 "Make A Splash!" October 25, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: broccoflower, unsweetened cranberry juice, madeleines, sea
urchin
Marc Murphy
Entrée: canned mandarin oranges, red pearl onions, chicken thighs, pork
Amanda Freitag
hock
Seamus Mullen
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 entrée)
Adrianne Calvo, Chef and Restaurateur, Chef Adrianne's, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
Lish Steiling, Assistant Food Stylist, Today, New York, NY (winner)
105 9 "One in a Hundred" November 1, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: duck prosciutto, purple asparagus, Korean melon, Greek Easter
Chris Santos
bread
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: barramundi, ramps, sun-dried tomatoes, unripened green almonds
Marc Murphy
Dessert: Kirby cucumbers, beignet mix, lemon-lime soda, nata de coco
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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 entrée)
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)
Episode notes: Chef Baldassari would compete on the eleventh season of Hell's Kitchen. She came in thirteenth
place after being eliminated by Chef Gordon Ramsay.
106 10 "Blood Orange Sorbet, Sweat, & Tears" November 8, 2011
Appetizer: breakfast sausage, cantaloupe, potato rolls, coconut flakes Scott Conant
Entrée: fiddlehead ferns, sablefish, vadouvan, blood orange sorbet Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: sour beer, cherimoya, raspberries, brown bread in a can Chris Santos
Contestants:
Shawn Fralin, Private Chef, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)

Arthur Saks III, Executive Chef, Marina Cafe, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Sonia El-Nawal, Chef Consultant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Charles Lopez, Sous chef, Tastings Catering Company, New York, NY (winner)
107 11 "Class Acts" November 22, 2011
Appetizer: canned tuna fish, wonton wrappers, spinach, dill pickles Marc Murphy
Entrée: collard greens, chicken breasts, anchovies, quinoa Amanda Freitag
Dessert: sunflower seeds, grapes, cream cheese, canned pineapple Sam Kass
Contestants:
Rhonda Deloach, Head Chef / Food Service Director, Common Ground High School, New Haven, CT
Arlene Leggio, Cook Manager, Islip High School, Islip, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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 healthy food 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]
108 12 "Yakety Yak, Yak, Yak" November 29, 2011
Appetizer: wax beans, mandarinquats, sardines, rice cakes Scott Conant
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Entrée: mangosteens, mustard greens, dried shrimp, yak strip steaks Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: black pepper crackers, plums, kefir, chamomile flowers Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
Kate Lee Squibb, Sous chef, 158 Café, South Portland, ME (eliminated after the dessert)
Vinson Petrillo, Executive Sous chef, Caviar Russe, New York, NY (winner)
109 13 "Duck for Dinner" December 13, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: duck confit, red cherry peppers, frozen naan, vanilla beans
Scott Conant
Entrée: duck breast, champagne mango, morel mushrooms, ranch
Alex Guarnaschelli
dressing
Zakary Pelaccio
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 Café, New York, NY (eliminated
after the entrée)
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 (2011–12)
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No. No.
110 1 "The Big Scoop" December 20, 2011
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: boudin blanc, chanterelle mushrooms, baby artichokes, orange
Chris Santos
marmalade
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: rainbow chard, tonic water, malanga coco, rabbit
Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
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" January 3, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: wasabi root, blueberries, cocktail blinis, guanciale
Scott Conant
Entrée: Bloody Mary mix, green seedless grapes, cashews, chicken steak
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: cinnamon toast cereal, Asian pears, chocolate covered raisins,
Marcus Samuelsson
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
entrée)
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 "Far Far Out!" January 10, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Canadian bacon, roasted piquillo peppers, tomatillos, instant
Chris Santos
noodle soup
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: cactus pears, squab, frozen lima beans, far far
Maneet Chauhan
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 entrée)
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)
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113 4 "Frozen Fries with That?" January 17, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: cube steak, salsa, queso fresco, frozen french fries
Chris Santos
Entrée: blue foot chicken, broccolini, tequila, dried limes
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: white balsamic vinegar, chocolate covered peanuts, dried
Maneet Chauhan
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 entrée)
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" January 24, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sweetbreads, dried dates, red malabar spinach, strawberry
Chris Santos
popsicles
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: leg of lamb, kochujang, rainbow carrots, root beer schnapps
Marc Murphy
Dessert: fresh pasta sheets, plum tomatoes, basil, white chocolate
Contestants:
Anna Maria Santorelli, Chef and Restaurateur, Anna Maria's, Larchmont, NY (Episode 4.1 – "Doughs and
Don'ts") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Michelle Firlit-Garcia, Pastry Chef, Bleeding Heart Bakery, Chicago, IL (Episode 8.7 – "Trick or Treat,
Chicken Feet!") (eliminated after the entrée)
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)
115 6 "On the Line" January 31, 2012
Appetizer: mahi-mahi, candy cane beets, verjus, olive loaf Marc Murphy
Entrée: red mullet, peach palm fruit, haricots verts, licorice candy Missy Robbins
Dessert: clove candies, loquats, kaiser rolls, cheese wedges Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
Ronit Penso, Private Chef and Author, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Sylvain Harribey, Executive Chef, Sofitel New York, New York, NY (winner)
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Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature four chefs who are natives of different countries.
116 7 "Viewers' Choice!" April 3, 2012
Appetizer: artichoke hearts, truffle honey, corn nuts, scrapple Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: fenugreek, new potatoes, bison short ribs, cheese spread in a jar Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: dried black licorice root, pork rinds, macadamia nuts, limoncello Chris Santos
Contestants:
Amy Johnson, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Virginia Monaco, Chef, The Vanderbilt, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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.
117 8 "All-Stars: Iron Chefs Do Battle" April 8, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: crawfish, lemon cucumber, purple wax beans, pre-cooked beef
Scott Conant
tendon
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: octopus, dandelion greens, aged gouda, sour trahana
Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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.
118 9 "All-Stars: Prime Time vs. Day Time" April 15, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pancake mix, strawberry papaya, blue foot mushrooms,
Geoffrey Zakarian
pre-cooked chicken feet
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: maraschino cherries, peas in the pod, parsley root, tripe
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: ostrich eggs, plantains, dried strawberries, galangal
Contestants:
Keegan Gerhard (Food Network Challenge) (Charity: Make-A-Wish Foundation – Phoenix, AZ) (eliminated
Aarti Sequeira (Aarti Party, The Next Food Network Star (Season 6)) (Charity: Harvest Home – Santa
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Monica, CA) (eliminated after the entrée)

Marcela Valladolid (Mexican Made Easy) (Charity: Fundación 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)
119 10 "All-Stars: Food Network Star Contestants" April 22, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: razor clams, breakfast radishes, green grape tomatoes, shrimp
Scott Conant
paste
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: culotte steak, Okinawa sweet potatoes, turnips, strawberry leather
Aarón Sánchez
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
Justin Balmes (TNFNS season 7 eleventh place) (Charity: SafePath Children's Advocacy Center – Marietta,
GA) (eliminated after the entrée)
Vic "Vegas" Moea (TNFNS season 7 third place) (Charity: St. Jude's Ranch for Children – Boulder City, NV)
Penny Davidi (TNFNS season 7 seventh place) (Charity: PATH Gramercy (People Assisting the Homeless) –
Los Angeles, CA) (advances to final round) (winner)
120 11 "All-Stars: Judge Remix" April 29, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: potato pancakes, purple kohlrabi, Korean melon, goat brains
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: rack of Berkshire pork, kusa, grape molasses, preserved duck
Amanda Freitag
eggs
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: cake flour, farmer's cheese, baby beets, cola
Contestants:
Chris Santos (Charity: Rett Syndrome Research Trust – Trumbull, CT) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Marc Murphy (Charity: City Harvest – New York, NY) (eliminated after the entrée)
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
121 12 "All-Stars: Grand Finale" May 6, 2012
Appetizer: galia melon, Chinese okra, pistachios, beef heart Amanda Freitag
Entrée: rainbow chard, bonito, hard cider, couscous Chris Santos
Dessert: panforte, pancetta, pink currants, crème fraîche Anne Burrell
Contestants:
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Michael Symon (Charity: Autism Speaks – New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Penny Davidi (Charity: PATH Gramercy (People Assisting the Homeless) – Los Angeles, CA) (eliminated
after the entrée)
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)
122 13 "Grilltastic!" May 29, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sweet tea vodka, Asian steamed buns, baby romanesco,
Chris Santos
extra-firm tofu
Elizabeth Karmel
Entrée: wagyu rib-eye steaks, baby corn, watermelon, coleslaw dressing
Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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, the ovens were kept on and the chefs were
allowed to use them.
Season 11 (2012)
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No. No.
123 1 "I'm Your Huckleberry" February 7, 2012
Appetizer: huckleberries, black beans, green plantains, octopus Scott Conant

Entrée: champagne, skirt steak, yuca, coconut Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: chicha morada, Cotija cheese, mangoes, shoestring potato sticks Seamus Mullen
Contestants:
Jeff O'Neill, Executive Chef, The Villa by Barton G, Miami Beach, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Frederik De Pue, Executive Chef, Smith Commons and 42˚ Catering, Washington, DC (eliminated after the
entrée)
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 entrée round, the chefs were given a hammer to open the coconut. Chef Anderson
works at Landmarc, which is owned by Chopped judge Marc Murphy (Murphy did not appear as a judge in this
episode).
124 2 "Chewing the Caul Fat" February 14, 2012
Appetizer: sea scallops, guaje beans, aged cheddar, pickle juice Scott Conant
Entrée: black bass, raspberry lavender risotto, savoy cabbage, caul fat Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: cosmopolitan mix, dried apples, biscotti, edible flowers Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Nancy Caballes, Private Chef, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)

René Stein, Sous chef, Seasonal, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Danni Bleil, Food Stylist, Ottsville, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Lester Walker, Executive Chef, Copia, New York, NY (winner)
125 3 "Good Chop, Bad Chop?" February 21, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: quail eggs, white asparagus, hibiscus flowers in syrup, canned
Scott Conant
spiced ham
Zakary Pelaccio
Entrée: lake perch, tomatoes on the vine, avocados, rolled oats
Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
Noureddine Elgheur, Caterer, Sweet Savories Catering, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Justin Werner, Executive Sous chef, Colicchio & Sons, New York, NY (winner)
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126 4 "Leftovers Extravaganza!" March 6, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: leftover pizza, leftover beer, graffiti eggplant, dried plums
Entrée: leftover pot roast, leftover steamed rice, escarole, 1/2 bottle of Chris Santos
white wine Amanda Freitag
Dessert: leftover vanilla milkshake, leftover refried beans, butter crackers, Marcus Samuelsson
kiwi
Contestants:
Ryan McLaughlin, Chef de cuisine, The Vanderbilt, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lee Farrington, Chef and Restaurateur, Figa, Portland, ME (eliminated after the entrée)
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 entrée round was Chardonnay.
127 5 "Plenty of Fish" March 13, 2012
Appetizer: amber ale, salmon fillets, frisée, kantola Scott Conant

Entrée: lutefisk, hazelnuts, pinot noir, dried lobster mushrooms Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: baby eggplants, gooseberries, eggroll skins, lapchang Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Michael Jacobs, Food Consultant and Caterer, Miami Heat, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Shanna Horner O’Hea, Chef and Innkeeper, The Kennebunk Inn / Academe Brasserie and Tavern,
Kennebunk, ME (eliminated after the entrée)
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
(Pelaccio did not appear as a judge in this episode).
128 6 "Sound the Alarm!" March 20, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked mozzarella, fresh pasta sheets, rainier cherries, hot
dogs
Scott Conant
Entrée: fire roasted tomatoes, bison sirloin steaks, spinach, Italian hot
Alex Guarnaschelli
peppers
Aarón Sánchez
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
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Walter Lewis, Chef / Engine 35, F.D.N.Y., New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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 was the first to feature "amateur chefs," and the contestants consisted of four
F.D.N.Y firefighters. The contestants wore T-shirts instead of the traditional Chopped chefs coats. Paul Rut was
awarded an authentic Chopped chefs coat.
129 7 "Ready, Set, Escargot!" April 10, 2012
Appetizer: Asian long beans, red jalapeño peppers, calvados, escargots Marc Murphy
Entrée: ground lamb, Stilton cheese, Chinese eggplant, birch syrup Zakary Pelaccio
Dessert: coconut water, garnet yams, Thai basil, roasted noodles Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
Frank Whittaker, Executive Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Missy Corey, Kitchen Manager, Duckfat, Portland, ME (winner)
130 8 "Own It!" April 17, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: injera, hearts of palm, mâche, rabbit escabeche
Chris Santos
Entrée: goat chops, dragon's tongue beans, cinnamon schnapps, dark
Alex Guarnaschelli
chocolate
Marcus Samuelsson
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
entrée)
Vito Facciabene, Chef and Restaurateur, Vibano's Trattoria, Bronx, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Kris Wessel, Chef and Restaurateur, Red Light, Miami, FL (winner)
131 9 "Yuzu Never Know" May 1, 2012
Appetizer: sturgeon filets, cucumber, yuzu juice, black mission figs Seamus Mullen
Entrée: mutton chops, baby leeks, banana potatoes, orange gelatin Amanda Freitag
Dessert: pasilla chiles, pineapple, Israeli couscous, Mexican chocolate Missy Robbins
Contestants:
Prasad Chirnomula, Executive Chef, Thali, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
Fany Gerson, Pastry Chef, La Newyorkina, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Zaina Dellaquila, Executive Chef, Condé Nast Cafe, New York NY (eliminated after the dessert)
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Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (winner)
132 10 "Reversal of Fortune" May 8, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken livers, California raisins, heirloom tomatoes, green
Geoffrey Zakarian
goddess dressing
Chris Santos
Entrée: branzino, baby bok choy, celery soda, fortune cookies
Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
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)
133 11 "A Very Piggy Halloween" October 16, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lacinato kale, finger lime, gummy tarantulas, pre-cooked pig
snout Chris Santos
Entrée: calf's liver, sea beans, strawberry popping candy, dried ghost Amanda Freitag
chiles Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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.
134 12 "Happy Turkey Gizzards Day!" November 13, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: cranberry sauce, cheese and green chile tamales, green beans,
Maneet Chauhan
smoked turkey gizzards
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: pumpkin pie, French-fried onions, dried oysters, turkey
Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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)
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dishes for each course. The chefs were given 40 minutes instead of the usual 30 in the entrée round to allow
time to adequately butcher and cook the turkey.
135 13 "Chopping in a Winter Wonderland" November 25, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: baby mustard greens, spiral ham, pizzelle cookies, kugel
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: roasted chestnuts, stone crabs, beef tenderloin, Santa Claus
Alex Guarnaschelli
melon
Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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.
Season 12 (2012)
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Series Season
No. No.
136 1 "Sunny Side Apps" June 5, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: corned beef, gummy fried eggs, black olives, baby corn
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: striped bass, sour lemon candy, Jerusalem artichokes, cream of
Amanda Freitag
mushroom soup
Maneet Chauhan
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 Ça, Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the
entrée)
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. All four chefs were male.
137 2 "A Guts Reaction" June 12, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken intestines, red miso, Savoy cabbage, clementine
Geoffrey Zakarian
oranges
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: duck breast, red malabar spinach, cherry cola, olive loaf
Marc Murphy
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, Fükü Burger, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Steve Luttrell, Chef de cuisine, La Silhouette, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Fatima Ali, Sous chef, Café Centro, New York, NY (winner)
138 3 "Chocolate Challenge" June 19, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: button mushrooms, dried dates, duck hearts, chocolate covered
Marc Murphy
cherries
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: chateaubriand, rainbow carrots, escarole, chocolate wine
Amanda Freitag
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 entrée)
Zach Meloy, Chef and Restaurateur, Push Start Kitchen, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
Christina Olivarez, Executive Chef, Diego, Las Vegas, NV (winner)
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Episode notes: Each basket included a chocolate ingredient. The ladies were from Vegas, and the men were
from Atlanta
139 4 "Pride of New Orleans" June 26, 2012
Appetizer: razor clams, andouille sausage, lime pickle, cajun chips Marc Murphy
Entrée: catfish, chard, fig preserves, chai tea powder Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: gin liqueur, huckleberries, beignet mix, chicory coffee Amanda Freitag
Contestants:
Richard Bond, Chef and Culinary Instructor, Mardi Gras School of Cooking, New Orleans, LA (eliminated
Justin Kennedy, Chef, Parkway Bakery & Tavern, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
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.
140 5 "All-American Competition" July 3, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: fried chicken, American cheese, spinach, apple pie
Marc Murphy
Entrée: Maine lobster, hot dogs, frozen lemonade, potato chips
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: peaches, breakfast toaster pastries, bourbon whiskey, corn on
Elizabeth Karmel
the cob
Contestants:
Kimberly Parris, Personal Chef and Caterer, K. Parris Catering & Personal Chef Service, New York, NY
Mary Rusch, Chef and Restaurateur, Hash House, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
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.
141 6 "Orzo It Seemed" July 17, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pink grapefruit, seafood sausage, wasabi peas, cream of
coconut Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: clove liqueur, bistec norteno, butternut squash, orzo Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: red jalapeños, shortbread cookies, sharon fruit, cream cheese Amanda Freitag
frosting
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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
entrée)
Willie Box, Executive Chef, 793 Juniper, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
Joe Rego, Executive Chef, Club Opera, Atlanta, GA (winner)
142 7 "Belly Dance!" July 31, 2012
Appetizer: tuna belly, dandelion greens, canned chickpeas, dates Chris Santos
Entrée: lamb top round, rutabagas, carrot jam, grenadine Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: arak, canned pumpkin, amaretti cookies, cayenne pepper Claudia Fleming
Contestants:
Michael Chen, Executive Sous chef, Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated
Danushka Lysek, Private Chef and Model, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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 8 "Cake Walk?" August 7, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: carrot cake, baby fennel, kumquats, kosher shrimp
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: cardoons, chanterelle mushrooms, pickled green beans, turkey
Chris Santos
burgers
Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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)
144 9 "Oui, Oui, Confit" August 14, 2012
Appetizer: duck confit, unripe mangoes, couscous, red carrots Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: peanut butter, pork tenderloin, okra, canned shrimp Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: grape jelly beans, buttermilk, wonton wrappers, sweet potatoes Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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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)
145 10 "Drawing a Flank" August 21, 2012
Appetizer: black licorice, Arctic char, mangos, caperberries Chris Santos

Entrée: flank steak, sour cherries, espresso powder, crosnes Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: polenta, Pedro Ximénez sherry, beets, whipped topping Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
Rick Giffen, Executive Chef, Stratosphere Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
Quentin Donnaud, Executive Chef, Coast Seafood & Raw Bar, Atlanta, GA (winner)
146 11 "A Bunny Thing Happened" September 11, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: conch, sugared marshmallow candies, peas in the pod,
Marc Murphy
prepared horseradish
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: chocolate bunny, lamb breast, aleppo pepper, spring garlic
Amanda Freitag
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 entrée)
Zoe Feigenbaum, Chef and Restaurateur, Zoë, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Andrew Scurlock, Kitchen Manager, St. James Cheese Company, New Orleans, LA (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket contained an Easter-themed ingredient.
147 12 "Charge!" October 9, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Korean-style short ribs, canned spaghetti, purple artichokes,
Chris Santos
baby pineapples
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: tilefish, hot German mustard, pimento cheese, cape gooseberries
Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
Gason Nelson, Private Chef, Full of Flavor, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
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Scott Pajak, Chef de cuisine, Lagasse Stadium at the Palazzo Resort, Las Vegas, NV (winner)
148 13 "For Sake's Sake" November 20, 2012
Appetizer: ostrich tenderloin, Anzac biscuits, cauliflower, pork rinds Chris Santos
Entrée: sablefish, pomegranates, sake, graffiti eggplant Amanda Freitag
Dessert: lime curd, cactus pear, candied orange slices, hot dog buns Marc Murphy
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
entrée)
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)
Season 13 (2012–13)
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Series Season
No. No.
149 1 "Stacking Up" September 4, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, yellowfoot chanterelle mushrooms, lapchang,
gingerbread syrup Scott Conant
Entrée: slipper shells, taro root, Asian long beans, quail Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: frozen pancakes, tamarind paste, farmer's cheese, orange Aarón Sánchez
sherbet
Contestants:
Sheridan Su, Chef and Restaurateur, Great Bao Café, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sung Kim, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
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 "Class Acts, Too" September 25, 2012
Appetizer: ground turkey, broccoli, raw pepitas, frozen yogurt Scott Conant
Entrée: pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes, rainbow chard, hoisin sauce Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: corn flakes, carrots, skim milk, blueberries Sam Kass
Contestants:
Terry Accaira, Head Cook and Nutritionist, Avery/Parsons Elementary School, Buena Vista, CO (eliminated
Shannon Solomon, Cook Manager, William C. Hinkley High School, Aurora, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
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 from the first "Class Acts" episode, were
invited by Sam Kass to the White House to meet its chefs and tour its garden.
151 3 "No Kidding!" October 2, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: gummy bacon, salmon fillets, frozen lima beans, lemon sorbet
Entrée: cotton candy, chicken cutlets, Brussels sprouts, French-fried Chris Santos
onions Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: zucchini, chocolate cake mix, crème fraîche, movie theatre Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
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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 $1,000 gift certificate to Food Network's online
store.
152 4 "Pigging Out!" October 23, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pig's head, fava beans, strawberries, Roquefort blue cheese
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: pig organs, fiddlehead ferns, morel mushrooms, bourbon cream
Alex Guarnaschelli
liqueur
Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
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 entrée round consisted of
heart, liver, and kidneys, and the chefs were required to use all three of them. Chef Finn works at Fatty Crab,
owned by Chopped judge Zakary Pelaccio (Pelaccio did not appear as a judge in this episode).
153 5 "Unsung Heroes" November 6, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: bangers, apple chips, asparagus, chocolate-covered almonds
Scott Conant
Entrée: venison tenderloin, hamantashen, cola, cauliflower
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: marshmallow spread, balsamic vinegar, ancho chiles, almond
Chris Santos
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
Keith Lucas, Executive Chef, Manna, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Grace Lichaa, Manager, Capital Area Food Bank, Washington, D.C. (winner)
Episode notes: This episodes featured four "unsung heroes": people who volunteer in their communities.
154 6 "Bird in the Pan" November 27, 2012
Appetizer: chicory, Ethiopian coffee beans, petite bananas, lamb fries Scott Conant
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Entrée: Cornish hens, baby beets, celeriac, blueberry balsamic vinegar Marco Canora
Dessert: chickpea flour, raspberries, ricotta salata, rose water syrup Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
Virginia Willis, Chef and Author, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
Tabb Singleton, Sous chef, Nola, New Orleans, LA (winner)
155 7 "Thirsty for Victory" December 11, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: ice cream cones, lump crab meat, baby turnips, pickled ginger
Scott Conant
Entrée: city chicken, canned peaches, mustard greens, fruit punch-flavored
Lee Anne Wong
sports drink
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: carob syrup, spaghetti squash, figs, walnuts
Contestants:
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
entrée)
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.
156 8 "Trout Bout" December 18, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: brook trout, rhubarb, dried strawberries, lemon verbena
Scott Conant
Entrée: Scottish red-legged partridge, peanut butter taffy, lacinato kale,
Alex Guarnaschelli
red curry paste
Chris Santos
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 entrée)
Akiko Thurnauer, Chef and Restaurateur, Family Recipe, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Nathanial Zimet, Chef and Restaurateur, Boucherie, New Orleans, LA (winner)
157 9 "Belly Up" January 1, 2013
Appetizer: red mullet, shishito peppers, watercress, hot cocoa mix Scott Conant
Entrée: pork belly, artichokes, cherrystone clams, baby apples in syrup Amanda Freitag
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Dessert: acorn squash, orange sherbet pops, sour cream, wheatgrass Jet Tila
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 entrée)
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)
Episode notes: Chef Klette-Kolton is the business partner of Lauren Gerrie, runner-up of the second Chopped
Champions tournament.
158 10 "Hecho en the Chopped Kitchen" February 7, 2013
Appetizer: pig's feet in a jar, tres leches cake, jicama, culantro Chris Santos
Entrée: goat chops, churros, tequila, huitlacoche Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: whole coconuts, pepitas, piloncillo, yucca Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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.
159 11 "Make No Mistake" February 17, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pulpo, chioggia beets, fava beans, pickled garlic
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: wild boar roast, sweet potato chips, nopales, acai berry juice
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: tangerines, cranberry sauce, chocolate chip cookies, gorgonzola
Chris Santos
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
entrée)
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 episode via an Internet poll.
160 12 "Untrained, Undaunted" February 26, 2013
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pickled watermelon rind, sushi platter, kohlrabi, bacon bits
Entrée: ostrich fan filets, purple asparagus, fish roe in a tube, blueberry Scott Conant
wine Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: cinnamon chips, baby red grapes, earl grey tea leaves, pound Marc Murphy
cake
Contestants:
Adrian Ashby, Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

Maureen Sanchez, Oswego, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Michael Press, White Plains, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Kevin Rooney, Wyckoff, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: All of the chefs in this episode were amateurs.
Season 14 (2013)
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Series Season
No. No.
161 1 "Leftovers Overload" January 6, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: matzo ball soup, macaroni and cheese, fried onion blossom,
Marc Murphy
submarine sandwich
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: rib-eye steak, mashed potatoes, ketchup packets, Greek salad
Maneet Chauhan
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 Café, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
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.
162 2 "Chopped Champions: Part 1" January 15, 2013
Appetizer: canned haggis, smoked gouda, celery, prunes Geoffrey Zakarian

Entrée: fish heads, hon-shimeji mushrooms, crema, sugar cookie dough Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: spiral ham, green plantains, water chestnuts, spiced rum Chris Santos
Contestants:
Lish Steiling, Assistant Food Stylist, Today, New York, NY (Episode 9.8 – "Make A Splash!") (eliminated
Sylvain Harribey, Executive Chef, Sofitel, New York, New York, NY (Episode 10.6 – "On the Line")
Sean Scotese, Freelance Chef, New York, NY (Episode 11.11 – "A Very Piggy Halloween") (eliminated after
the dessert)
Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (Episode 11.9 – "Yuzu Never Know") (advances
winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000. The fish heads used
in the entrée round were from striped bass.
Appetizer: fruitcake, shad roe, vodka, Tokyo scallions Scott Conant

Entrée: squab, peanut butter and jelly, red quinoa, karela Amanda Freitag
Dessert: mitmita, sauternes, cream-filled snack cakes, cottage cheese Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
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Rachel Willen, Chef and Culinary Instructor, Foodfix, Clinton, NJ (Episode 11.13 – "Chopping in a Winter
Wonderland") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Fatima Ali, Sous chef, Café Centro, New York, NY (Episode 12.2 – "A Guts Reaction") (eliminated after the
entrée)
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 9.12 – "Yakety Yak Yak Yak")
(advances to final round) (winner)
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked eel, cream cheese spread, quince paste, hericots verts
Scott Conant
Entrée: frog legs, yuzu marmalade, gin, firm tofu
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: jackfruit, araucana eggs, coconut macaroons, chocolate covered
Geoffrey Zakarian
pretzels
Contestants:
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 entrée)
Elise Kornack, Chef and Entrepreneur, Aquavit, New York, NY (Episode 10.2 – "Chop on Through")
Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (Episode 8.1 – "Easy Peasy?") (advances
165 5 "Chopped Champions: Part 4" February 5, 2013
Appetizer: sour apple martini mix, mortadella, white asparagus, fennel Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: calf's liver, fava greens, honey wine, halloumi Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: maraschino cherries, Greek yogurt, canned espresso, corn nuts Amanda Freitag
Contestants:
Kris Wessel, Chef and Restaurateur, Red Light, Miami, FL (Episode 11.8 – "Own It!") (eliminated after the
appetizer)
Helen Park, Executive Chef, New York, NY (Episode 9.6 – "Time & Space") (eliminated after the entrée)
Jean-Louis Gerin, Chef and Restaurateur, Restaurant Jean-Louis, Greenwich, CT (Episode 11.10 –
"Reversal of Fortune") (eliminated after the dessert)
Rob Evans, Chef and Restaurateur, Hugo's / Duckfat, Portland, ME (Episode 9.7 – "Everything's Rosy")
(advances to final round) (winner)
166 6 "Chopped Champions: Finale" February 12, 2013
Appetizer: pig ears, ramps, pine nuts, apple strudel Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: abalone, curry leaves, serrano ham, amaranth grain Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: carrot juice, almond flour, candied ginger, honeycomb Amanda Freitag
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Contestants:
Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (Episode 11.9 – "Yuzu Never Know")
Vinson Petrillo, Executive Sous chef, Caviar Russe, New York, NY (Episode 9.12 – "Yakety Yak Yak Yak")
Rob Evans, Chef and Restaurateur, Hugo's / Duckfat, Portland, ME (Episode 9.7 – "Everything's Rosy")
Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (Episode 8.1 – "Easy Peasy?") (winner)
Episode notes: This was the finale in a series of episodes featuring returning champions, with this episode's
winner receiving $50,000.
167 7 "Just for the Halibut" March 12, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: black radishes, smoked beef tongue, garbanzo beans, Italian
Marc Murphy
anchovies
Lee Anne Wong
Entrée: halibut, aquavit, Chinese spinach, Mexican chorizo
Scott Conant
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 entrée)
Jamie Adams, Executive Chef, Veni Vidi Vici, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
Steve Benjamin, Executive Chef, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Las Vegas, NV (winner)
168 8 "Redemption Intention" March 19, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sea cucumber, enokitake mushrooms, white balsamic vinegar,
Marc Murphy
rotisserie chicken
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: duck tongue, pineapple, chestnuts, pork shoulder
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: zucchini blossoms, dry roasted peanuts, anise liqueur, mamey
Contestants:
Tony Kang, Sous chef, Upper Brookville, NY (Episode 12.1 – "Sunny Side Apps") (eliminated after the
appetizer)
Vito Facciabene, Chef, Bronx, NY (Episode 11.8 – "Own It!") (eliminated after the entrée)
Kate Lee Squibb, Sous chef, South Portland, ME (Episode 9.12 – "Yakety Yak Yak Yak") (eliminated after
the dessert)
Cara Thompson, Sous chef, Miami, FL (Episode 8.2 – "Ladies First!") (winner)
169 9 "Chopped All-Stars: Food Network vs. Cooking Channel" April 7, 2013
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Appetizer: banana bread, veggie terrine, galangal, mango juice

Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: rack of venison, potato pierogies, okra, seafood pepper pot soup
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: Okinawan sweet potatoes, coconut flakes, calvados,
Chris Santos
marshmallows
Contestants:
Nadia G. (Charity: Club Tech, The Boys & Girls Club of America (http://www.bgca.org/ClubTech/ClubTech
/Pages/ClubTech.aspx)) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Gabriele Corcos (Charity: Feeding America (http://feedingamerica.org/)) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jeff Mauro (Charity: University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital
(http://www.uchicagokidshospital.org/)) (eliminated after the dessert)
Sunny Anderson (Charity: N Street Village (http://www.nstreetvillage.org/)) (advances to final round) (winner)
170 10 "Chopped All-Stars: Mega Chefs" April 14, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: black sea bass, wakame, cream soda, black garlic
Chris Santos
Entrée: precooked oxtail, labneh in olive oil, mustard greens, fruit cocktail
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: peanut brittle, Mexican chocolate, grape tomatoes, sponge cake
Marcus Samuelsson
snacks
Contestants:
Chuck Hughes (Charity: Cedars Cancer Institute (http://www.cedars.ca/)) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Elizabeth Falkner (Charity: Edible Schoolyard Project (http://edibleschoolyard.org/)) (eliminated after the
entrée)
Richard Blais (Charity: Alliance for a Healthier Generation (http://www.healthiergeneration.org/)) (eliminated
after the dessert)
Gavin Kaysen (Charity: Children's Cancer Research Fund (http://www.childrenscancer.org/)) (advances to
171 11 "Chopped All-Stars: Judges" April 21, 2013
Appetizer: diver scallops, harissa, pink grapefruit, speck Geoffrey Zakarian

Entrée: capon, ramps, canned pizza sauce, burrata Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: ruby port, olive oil gelato, dried apricots, French toast sticks Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Marc Murphy (Charity: Share Our Strength (http://www.nokidhungry.org/)) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Alex Guarnaschelli (Charity: Alex's Lemonade Stand (http://www.alexslemonade.org/)) (eliminated after the
entrée)
Amanda Freitag (Charity: God's Love We Deliver (https://www.glwd.org/)) (eliminated after the dessert)
Scott Conant (Charity: Keep Memory Alive (http://www.keepmemoryalive.org/)) (advances to final round)
(winner)
Episode notes: All of the contestants in this episode except for Scott Conant have competed on Chopped
previously.
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: vanilla cupcakes, chicken tenders, avocados, kochujang
Entrée: skirt steak, matzo crackers, sweet orange gelatin cups, collard Geoffrey Zakarian
greens Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: circus peanuts, passion fruit purée, graham cracker cereal, curry Marcus Samuelsson
powder
Contestants:
Judy Gold (Charity: Project A.L.S. (http://www.projectals.org/)) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Johnny Weir (Charity: Human Rights Campaign Foundation (http://www.hrc.org/)) (eliminated after the
entrée)
Joey Fatone (Charity: The Fatone Family Foundation (http://www.fatonefoundation.com/)) (eliminated after
the dessert)
Laila Ali (Charity: Healthy Child Healthy World (http://healthychild.org/)) (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Joey, Judy, and Johnny have appeared on Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off: Joey on
Season 1, Johnny on Season 2, Judy is currently on Season 3
173 13 "Chopped All-Stars: Finale!" May 5, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: soft-shell crabs, crunchy peanut butter, sake, sea beans
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: suckling goat, broccoli rabe, farro, cheddar filled pretzels
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: freeze dried grapes, marrow bones, Marcona almonds, cannoli
Marcus Samuelsson
cream
Contestants:
Sunny Anderson (Charity: N Street Village (http://www.nstreetvillage.org/)) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Laila Ali (Charity: Healthy Child Healthy World (http://healthychild.org/)) (eliminated after the entrée)
Gavin Kaysen (Charity: Children's Cancer Research Fund (http://www.childrenscancer.org/)) (eliminated after
the dessert)
Scott Conant (Charity: Keep Memory Alive (http://www.keepmemoryalive.org/)) (winner)
Episode notes: This episode features the winners of the four previous episodes battling to win $50,000 for their
charity. The entrée cooking time was extended to 40 minutes to allow the chefs to butcher the goat.
Season 15 (2013)
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Series Season
No. No.
174 1 "Heads Up!" April 2, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: microwavable chocolate cake, baby tatsoi, artichoke liqueur,
Scott Conant
lamb's head
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: Arctic char, concentrated vinegar, smoked butter, purple spinach
Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
Jordan Andino, Executive Chef, SideBAR, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Bruce Kalman, Executive Chef, The Churchill, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
175 2 "Viewers Choice Baskets" April 9, 2013
Appetizer: durian, lime gelatin, imitation crab meat, crunchy cheese curls Scott Conant
Entrée: chicken in a can, clam chowder, potato tots, skirt steak Amanda Freitag
Dessert: kale, fruit cocktail, cottage cheese, marrow bones Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
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 entrée)
Tre Ghoshal, Chef and Owner, Adara, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Luke Reyes, Executive 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.
176 3 "Aussie Awesome" April 16, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: vegetable yeast spread, barramundi, rucola, gummy snake
Scott Conant
Entrée: Australian beer, T-bone steak, bosc pears, chocolate biscuits
Marc Murphy
Dessert: lamingtons, lemon verbena, wattleseeds, blueberry pomegranate
John Li
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 entrée)
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)
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Episode notes: The basket ingredients were inspired by the Australian theme.
177 4 "Without Missing a Beet" April 30, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: banana chips, frozen grilled chicken breasts, candy cane beets,
cherry jelly beans Marc Murphy
Entrée: pink beans, sofrito, striped bass, coconut chocolate bars Chris Santos
Dessert: frozen yogurt, amaretti cookies, candied orange peels, red curry Aarón Sánchez
paste
Contestants:
Ashley Hough, Personal Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Angela Majko, Sushi Chef, Uchiko, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Rouha Sadighi, Chef de cuisine, Penelope Café, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Taji Marie, Caterer, Simple Gourmet, Redondo Beach, CA (winner)
178 5 "Momumental" May 7, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: coffee, pheasant, escarole, peanut butter blossom cookies
Marc Murphy
Entrée: carrot baby food, pork butt, mustard greens, red quinoa
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: bison grass vodka, guava paste, pistachios, crustless peanut
Maneet Chauhan
butter and jelly sandwiches
Contestants:
Gio Bellino, Sands Point, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)

Anette Kreipke, Ridgefield, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
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 coats by Ted Allen at the end of the episode.
179 6 "Amazing Amateurs" May 14, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: dragon fruit, guanciale, sunflower sprouts, scallops
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: pork chops, yacon, broccoli rabe, burgundy truffles
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: honey soaked nuts, organic red wine, calamansi limes, salted
Aarón Sánchez
butter crackers
Contestants:
Nate Echelberger, Pastor, Gateway Church, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Melissa Campbell, Training Administrator, Teledyne Controls, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Rique Uresti, Spin Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Marisa Biaggi, Public Relations, Orange Agency, New York, NY (winner)
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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 Chopped chef's coat at the end.
180 7 "Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!" May 21, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: black forest bacon, ricotta pancakes, smoked salmon, prune
Amanda Freitag
juice
Aarón Sanchez
Entrée: quiche lorraine, purple cauliflower, blue shrimp, rosé wine
Maneet Chauhan
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 entrée)
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 entrée with
lunch, and the dessert with dinner. Chef Cain works at Red Rooster Harlem, owned by frequent Chopped judge
Marcus Samuelsson.
181 8 "Military Salute" May 28, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: freeze dried roast beef, torshi, rainbow chard, mint yogurt soda
Scott Conant
Entrée: Afghan flatbread, goat chops, zucchini, survival candy
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: pomegranate, pilot bread crackers, fruit chews, freeze dried
Chris Santos
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 entrée)
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 was a retired member of the U.S. military. Each round featured an item that might be
found in a military pantry.
182 9 "Cook Your Butt Off!" May 30, 2013
Appetizer: dried goji berries, bitter melon, duck breast, kumquats Scott Conant
Entrée: coconut oil, black cod, dinosaur kale, pork rinds Alex Guarnaschelli
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Dessert: clotted cream, passion fruit purée, spirulina, angel food cake Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
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.
183 10 "Better Saffron Than Sorry" June 4, 2013
Appetizer: mussels, blue cheese stuffed olives, saffron, añejo tequila Elizabeth Karmel
Entrée: amaranth leaves, blackberries, lamb fries, curd chile Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: argan oil, apricots, fresh pasta sheets, cheese spread Marcus Samuelsson
Contestants:
Christian Dolias, Chef, Cutthroat Culinary, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
Kurt Ramborger, Caterer, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
David Fuñe, 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: Chef Ramborger was the first deaf chef to participate in the show. He was accompanied by
interpreter Lydia Callis, best known as the ASL interpreter for Michael Bloomberg during his Hurricane Sandy
press conference.
184 11 "Take Heart" June 6, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: shishito peppers, ground pork, grape jelly, sausage gravy
Marc Murphy
Entrée: sticky rice, bok choy, key lime juice, lamb hearts
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: coconut jam, shredded phyllo dough, ginger ale, peanut caramel
Amanda Freitag
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 entrée)
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: Chef Frish serves as sous chef for Iron Chef Marc Forgione on Iron Chef America.
185 12 "Wheatgrass Roots" June 18, 2013
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Appetizer: rice wrappers, morel mushrooms, chia seeds, dandelion greens Amanda Freitag
Entrée: etrog citron, golden beets, wheatgrass, tempeh Marc Murphy
Dessert: cranberries, green tea powder, edamame, local honey Alex Guarnaschelli
Contestants:
David Garrido, Chef and Owner, Garrido's, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sonya Coté, Executive Chef and Owner, Hillside Farmacy, Austin TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Mustapha Rahiim, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Rich Landau, Chef and Owner, Vedge, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Episode notes: This was a vegetarian and vegan-themed episode; the only animal product was the local honey.
186 13 "Wurst Case Scenario" July 23, 2013
Appetizer: shrimp, yuca, sweet relish, currywurst Scott Conant

Entrée: Chilean sea bass, avocado, dried wakame seaweed, popcorn balls Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: steel cut oats, feta cheese, watermelon syrup, huckleberries Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
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: Chef Harriott cut herself in the appetizer round. Despite wearing a glove, she removed the glove
prior to plating despite an open wound, contaminating her dish in the process. After the other chefs gave their
consent, the judges allowed her to bring the non contaminated components of her dish from her station to the
judges table. Chef Joshi works at Tertulia, under occasional Chopped judge Seamus Mullen.
Season 16 (2013)
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Series Season
No. No.
187 1 "Fry, Fry, Again" June 2, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: kosher pickles, catfish filets, green plantains, young coconut
Chris Santos
Entrée: capon, halloumi cheese, okra, cherry spoon fruit
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: avocados, pizza dough, red jalapeño peppers, chocolate
Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
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.
188 2 "Cleaver Fever" June 11, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tuna belly, key limes, black radishes, bacon popcorn
Scott Conant
Entrée: leg of lamb, toban djan, spinach, lassi
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: rosewater syrup, almond butter, rambutans, mashed potato
Elizabeth Karmel
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 entrée)
Owen Clark, Executive Chef, Gwynnett Street Restaurant, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Nicole Mummolo, Sous chef, La Puerta Azul, Millbrook, NY (winner)
189 3 "Mix and Mache" June 16, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pickled sausage, mache, blood oranges, southern cabbage
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: lobster bisque, baby leeks, daikon, squid
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: green cerignola olives, honey distilled liqueur, gala apples,
Marcus Samuelsson
Kaiserschmarrn
Contestants:
Roy Handler, Caterer, Haute Mess Catering, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lara Paul, Executive Chef, Rivals Steakhouse, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
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)
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Episode notes: Roy Handler is the brother of comedian Chelsea Handler. The Kaiserschmarrn in the dessert
round was an instant mix.
190 4 "Gyro We Go Again" June 25, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: gyro meat, piquillo peppers, hearts of palm, oysters
Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: sirloin flap, rainbow carrots, formaggio di fossa, chocolate covered
Elizabeth Karmel
donuts
Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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)
191 5 "Big Fish, Small Basket" June 27, 2013
Appetizer: seitan, purple ninja radishes, mezcal, canned chili Scott Conant
Entrée: liquid aminos, beet greens, alfredo sauce, fluke Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: speck, sfogliatelle, crabapples, brewer's yeast Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
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.
192 6 "Teen Invasion" July 2, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: grapefruit, tuna, hen of the woods mushrooms, graham cracker
cereal Marc Murphy
Entrée: leg of goat, hummus, rhubarb, frisée Amanda Freitag
Dessert: kettle-style potato chips, black currant jam, red Anjou pears, Marcus Samuelsson
Japanese mayonnaise
Contestants:
Tyler Bloch, age 14, Jericho, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

Molly Bhuiyan, age 17, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Emma Scher, age 17, Ridgewood, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Mikey Robins, age 14, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
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Episode notes: Mikey Robins is the youngest winner of Chopped. The eliminated contestants each received a
$1,000 gift card.
193 7 "Mochi Obliged" July 9, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: escargot, cilantro chutney, biscuit dough, merguez
Scott Conant
Entrée: dorado, cherry wheat beer, country style pâté, ivy gourd
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: dehydrated chocolate covered strawberries, hemp milk, ataulfo
Maneet Chauhan
mango, mochi
Contestants:
Regina Chen, Sous chef, Maison Akira, Pasadena, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Cathy McKnight, Executive Chef, What a Dish Café, Dana Point, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Jason Quinn, Chef and Owner, Playground, Santa Ana, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Cole Dickinson, Chef de cuisine, ink., Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Episode notes: All four chefs are from the Los Angeles area.
194 8 "Sweet Surprises" July 16, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: rack of wild boar, broccolini, hazelnuts, vanilla fondant cake
Scott Conant
Entrée: duck, cardoons, preserved lemons, macaroons
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: clementines, cheese wedges, Aleppo pepper, frozen hot
Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
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.
195 9 "Break a Crab Leg!" July 30, 2013
Appetizer: babaco, gìo lụa, chive blossoms, quark Marc Murphy

Entrée: crab legs, sweet vermouth, asparagus, Mexican wedding cookies Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: red bean paste, jicama, cilantro, bacon jam Geoffrey Zakarian
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 entrée)
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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.
196 10 "Walk on the Whelk Side" August 6, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lemon bars, acai juice, upland cress, whelk snails
Entrée: lamb shawarma, baby romanesco cauliflower, cornichons, chicken Geoffrey Zakarian
flavored potato chips Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: cucumber salad, cantaloupe, sesame seed candy, marshmallow Aarón Sánchez
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 entrée)
Natasha Pogrebinsky, Chef and Restaurateur, Bear, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Katsuji Tanabe, Chef and Restaurateur, MexiKosher, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
197 11 "Chopped Family Feud" August 11, 2013
Appetizer: Cape gooseberries, falooda glass noodles, watercress, bacalao Marc Murphy
Entrée: beef tip cap, cognac, green bean chips, cinnamon rolls Amanda Freitag
Dessert: spaetzle, moustalevria, walnuts, Japanese cola candy Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Kent Rathbun (Charity: March of Dimes) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Lou Campanaro (Charity: Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (http://www.phillypaws.org/)) (eliminated after
the entrée)
Joey Campanaro (Charity: El Farro De los Animales (http://www.farodelosanimales.org/)) (eliminated after
the dessert)
Kevin Rathbun (Charity: Atlanta Community Food Bank (http://www.acfb.org/)) (winner)
Episode notes: The contestants are two pairs of brothers who have each competed together on Iron Chef
America.
198 12 "Extreme Halloween" October 6, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: potato crisps, eel, candy bats, coagulated pig blood
Marc Murphy
Entrée: gummy skull, collard greens, sweetbreads, dehydrated weaver ant
Alex Guarnaschelli
eggs
Chris Santos
Dessert: candy blood, deviled eggs, pâte sucrée, buffalo chestnuts
Contestants:
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John Creger, Head Chef, Gallow Green, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Isaiah Frizzell, Supper Club Chef, Feast Underground Supper Club, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the
entrée)
Terri Wahl, Chef and Restaurateur, Auntie Em's Kitchen, Eagle Rock, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Sharon Singelton, Caterer, Singlelicious Catering, Staten Island, NY (winner)
Episode notes: All baskets had ingredients with a Halloween theme. During the Appetizer round, Ted warned the
chefs that the eel had to be fully cooked due to the toxic nature of the eel's blood if its raw. The episode
originally aired prior to Halloween Wars (http://www.foodnetwork.com/halloween-wars/index.html).
199 13 "A Chopped Thanksgiving" November 12, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: turkey sausage, rutabaga, green bean casserole, honey baked
ham Chris Santos
Entrée: whole turkey, Brussels sprouts, giblet gravy, pumpkin pie ice cream Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: butternut squash soup, fennel, orange cranberry muffins, tofu Geoffrey Zakarian
turkey
Contestants:
Nick Vazquez, Azúcar Cuban Cuisine, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dustin Gauvain, Executive Chef, Front Steps, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Fiore Tedesco, Sous chef, Franklin Barbecue, Austin, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Ruth Cimaroli, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode. The chefs were given 40 minutes in the entrée round
to allow them to properly prepare the turkey.
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200 1 "Wasted!" August 13, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pickle juice, herb stems, overripe tomatoes, fish carcass
Entrée: wilted carrots, potatoes with eyes, parmesan cheese rinds, meat Geoffrey Zakarian
trimmings Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: ends of bread loaves, squeezed orange halves, used coffee Marcus Samuelsson
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 entrée)
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.
201 2 "Keep On Trucking" August 18, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked pork chops, savoy cabbage, ginger snap cookies,
blood sausage
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: halibut, Chinese celery, peperoni (sic) risotto, orange powdered
Maneet Chauhan
drink
Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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. Hop Phan also appeared on Cutthroat Kitchen.
202 3 "Sports Stars" September 3, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: salmon filet, candy-coated peanuts, redbor kale, lemon-lime
Chris Santos
sports drink
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: spinach, filet mignon, almonds, chocolate covered marshmallows
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: protein powder, caramel coated popcorn, tangelo, olive oil cake
Contestants:
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Tiki Barber (Charity: The Fresh Air Fund) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chuck Zito (Charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) (eliminated after the entrée)
Natalie Coughlin (Charity: Right To Play) (eliminated after the dessert)
Danica Patrick (Charity: COPD Foundation (http://www.copdfoundation.org/)) (winner)
Episode notes: All of the chefs are sports stars.
203 4 "Hero Chefs" September 10, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken soup, ground pork, pattypan squash, barbecue sauce
Marc Murphy
Entrée: scallops, Chinese broccoli, tamarillos, finger limes
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: aged cheddar cheese, Granny Smith apples, hamburger buns,
Cheryl Barbara
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 entrée)
Nicki Bogie, Culinary Instructor, The Fresh Air Fund, Fishkill, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Derek Walker, Executive Chef, Bread and Roses Café, 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).
204 5 "We Love Leftovers!" September 17, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: burger, fortune cookies, sautéed broccoli, lasagna
Scott Conant
Entrée: BBQ ribs, french fries, German chocolate cake, chili
Chris Santos
Dessert: cooked corn cobs, pitcher of sangria, duck sauce, stale plain
Geoffrey Zakarian
doughnuts
Contestants:
Josh Watkins, Executive Chef, The Carillon, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Krissy Kerwin, Private Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
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 were filled with leftovers.
205 6 "Count Your Chickens" September 24, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken livers, marrowfat peas, watermelon, chicken tenders
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: chicken legs, chicken-flavored crackers, Napa cabbage, caramel
Amanda Freitag
flavored liqueur
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: chicken suckers, chicken fat, farm fresh eggs, fruit cake
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Contestants:
Brian Tsao, Executive Chef, Liang's, Forest Hills, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
David Catapano, Caterer, Romeo's Catering Service, Queens, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Eric McCarthy, Executive Chef, Tamarind Tribeca, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Janelle Reynolds, Caterer and Personal Chef, @ Large Catering and Private Chef Services, Austin, TX
(winner)
Episode notes: All baskets had chicken products.
206 7 "Liver and Learn" October 1, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: calf liver, lemon potatoes, pickled Chinese mustard greens,
ranch dressing Chris Santos
Entrée: quail, sumac, turnips, peanut crisp candy bars Amanda Freitag
Dessert: yuzu marmalade, whipped cream cheese, hot sauce, corn flakes Geoffrey Zakarian
cereal
Contestants:
Shaquay Peacock, Sous chef, The New York Times, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jared Braithwaite, Executive Chef, Layla, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Seth Gordon, Executive Chef, Dune Studios, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Teah Evans, Chef, FireFly American Bistro, Manasquan, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: Chef Peacock's brother Darius Peacock is a two-time Chopped winner (in season 1 and in
season 2's "Chopped Champions" event).
207 8 "Brunch Boxes" October 15, 2013
Appetizer: quail eggs, kale, champagne, caviar Marc Murphy

Entrée: emu egg, pancake mix, bloody mary mix, lobster Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Araucana eggs, waffles, maple syrup, Canadian bacon Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Neil Fuentes, Personal Chef, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
Shannon Olvera, Executive Chef, Red Restaurant & Bar, City of Industry, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Joyce Brandes, Chef de cuisine, DuMont Burger, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Nick Di Bona, Executive Chef, Peter Pratt's Inn, Yorktown Heights, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket contained ingredients commonly used to prepare brunch dishes.
208 9 "Circus Spectacular" October 24, 2013
Appetizer: cotton candy, peanuts in the shell, corn dogs, Tokyo scallions Scott Conant
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Entrée: nachos, chicken fingers, candy apples, baby corn Chris Santos
Dessert: snow cones, funnel cakes, popcorn, sour cream Ron Ben-Israel
Contestants:
Steve Yen, Sous chef, Catch, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
John Atkinson, Chef and Restaurateur, North End Café, Manhattan Beach, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Jesse Olson, Executive Chef, Vanderbilt, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Claire Handleman, Culinary Producer, The Chew, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket included something with a circus theme. Chef Olson is the grandson of singer Glen
Campbell.
209 10 "Competition Italiano" October 29, 2013
Appetizer: soppressata, pasta dough, newborn baby fish, limoncello Scott Conant
Entrée: veal chops, bottarga, graffiti eggplant, caffé macchiato Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: figs, burrata, piadina, chinotto Maneet Chauhan
Contestants:
Philip Meoli, Chef de cuisine, Brooklyn Pub, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lisa Savage, Chef and Restaurateur, Sage Restaurant, Ventnor, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Luca Manderino, Chef and Restaurateur, La Sosta Enoteca, Hermosa Beach, CA (eliminated after the
dessert)
Antonio Mure, Chef and Restaurateur, Ado Ristorante, Venice Beach, CA (winner)
Episode notes: This was an Italian-themed episode.
210 11 "Redeemed or Re-chopped?" November 5, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: vegan lobster, hot mustard, canned chop suey, winter melon
Marc Murphy
Entrée: skordalia, Hawaiian parrotfish, pickled sour grapes, chayote
Alex Guarnaschelli
squash
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: bubble tea, papaya, coconut butter, chocolate-covered bananas
Contestants:
Frank Whittaker, Executive Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY (Episode 11.7 – "Ready, Set,
Escargot!") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jeff Eng, Executive Chef, Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge, Rockville, MD (Episode 11.4 – "Leftovers
Extravaganza!") (eliminated after the entrée)
Kent Rollins (Episode 12.17 – "Grill Masters: Part Four") and (Episode 12.18 – "Grill Masters: Finale")
Zoe Feigenbaum, Chef and Restaurateur, Zoë, New York, NY (Episode 12.11 – "A Bunny Thing Happened")
(winner)
Episode notes: This episode featured four past runners-up. In the dessert round, chef Rollins cut his finger,
contaminating his station enough where the judges found it unsafe to eat his dish.
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213 1 "No Pain, No Shame" November 26, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked catfish, ricotta salata, giant jawbreaker, watermelon
Marc Murphy
soda
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: lamb tagine, miso paste, croissant doughnuts, zucchini blossoms
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: blueberry scones, ginger preserves, rosemary, gjetost cheese
Contestants:
Jonah Frazier, Executive Sous chef, Garden Terrace, Belmont Park, Elmont, NY (eliminated after the
appetizer)
Jason Rivas, Chef de cuisine, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Tek Moore, Executive Chef, Le Barricou, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Kristen Gregory, Executive Chef, Firefly Grille, Nashville, TN (winner)
214 2 "Teen Talent" December 10, 2013
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: swordfish steaks, broccoli rabe, tiger figs, cherry flavored drink
Joseph Brown
Entrée: toaster pastries, filet mignon, truffles, heirloom tomatoes
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: strawberry mints, salt bagels, cream cheese, cotton candy
Marcus Samuelsson
grapes
Contestants:
Roxy Belfiore (eliminated after the appetizer)

Matthew Wheelock (eliminated after the entrée)
Simona Alomary (eliminated after the dessert)
Hunter Zampa (winner)
Episode notes: All the chefs were teens competing to win a $40,000 scholarship. The runner up received a
$20,000 scholarship and the other two eliminated chefs each received a $5,000 scholarship. The chefs had 30
minutes in the appetizer round.
215 3 "Tapas Time" December 17, 2013
Appetizer: Boquerones, pan de leche, gazpacho, head-on shrimp Amanda Freitag

Entrée: Spanish tortilla, serrano ham, chayote, squid Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: Catalan creme, Cava, oranges, Marcona almonds Michelle Bernstein
Contestants:
Andres Figueroa, Executive Chef, Antojeria La Popular, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Gemma Gray, Executive Sous Chef, Andaz, West Hollywood, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
David Viana, Chef de Cuisine, Daryl, New Brunswick, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Alex Moreno, Executive Chef, Border Grill, Santa Monica, CA (winner)
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Episode notes: All the chefs were required to make tapas in each round: as part of the challenge, they were
tasked to create two dishes in the appetizer round, three in the entrée, and two in the dessert. Because of the
change in the usual format, the first round was 30 minutes instead of the usual 20.
216 4 "Waste Not" January 5, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lobster bodies, juicer pulp, used tea bags, stale pita
Entrée: brownie edges, near-empty bottle of ranch dressing, onion ends, Aarón Sánchez
rotisserie chicken picked down to the bone Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: pineapple skin and core, last piece of cheese, cucumber peels, Hooni Kim
brown avocados
Contestants:
Pip Freeman, Chef & Owner, Three Letters, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lauren Von Der Pool, Personal Chef (eliminated after the entrée)
Damon Gordon, (eliminated after the dessert)
Sarah Pouzar, Executive Chef, Il Forno, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Ingredients that are typically scrapped were used in the baskets. The juicer pulp was beet pulp.
217 5 "Firefighter Chefs" January 12, 2014
Appetizer: wildfire lettuce, 'nduja, burrata, roti Scott Conant

Entrée: ghost peppers, rack of wild boar, cucuzza squash, saganaki Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: wafer sheets, vanilla pudding cups, lemon soda, blow torch Marcus Samuelsson
Contestants:
Sal DePaola (eliminated after the appetizer)

Antonia Donnelly (eliminated after the entrée)
Robert Corbin (eliminated after the dessert)
Richard Fields (winner)
Episode notes: All contestants were firefighters. Before starting the Entree round, Ted had the chefs light the
saganaki with some alcohol and a lighter provided in the basket. The blow torch in the dessert basket was the
first basket ingredient to be a cooking tool rather than a food item.
218 6 "Hoofin' It!" January 21, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pickled pigs feet, butter beans, coleslaw mix, sweet potato
Aarón Sánchez
chips
Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: venison tenderloin, watercress, eggplant, pecan pie
Alex Stupak
Dessert: chai tea latte, gala apples, black licorice, puff pastry
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Contestants:
Ashley Fahr, Caterer & Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Laurie Potts, Executive Chef, Wild Horse Saloon, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the entrée)
Maxcel Hardy, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Joe Youkhan, Executive Chef & Owner, Tasting Spoon Food Truck, Orange County, CA (winner)
Episode notes: Chef Fahr cut herself in the appetizer round. Fahr failed to notice the cut until after the round was
complete, and enough blood was found on her station that the judges felt her dish was unsafe to eat.
219 7 "Pizza Perfect" February 2, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: thin crust pizza dough, king crab legs, malta, vegan pepperoni
Entrée: deep dish pizza dough, rabbit escabeche, Swiss chard, pineapple Amanda Freitag
cheese spread Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: crescent roll dough, pickled apricots, salted caramel sauce, Bruno DiFabio
candied mushrooms
Contestants:
Sam Nuckols, Chef de Partie, Womack Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jimmy Wang, Chef & Consultant, former owner of Hot Stuff Café, San Gabriel, CA (eliminated after the
entrée)
Nikki Hill, Chef & Caterer, Earl's Gourmet Grub & La Copine, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Germano Minen, Chef & Owner, Hostaria del Piccolo, Santa Monica & Venice, CA (winner)
Episode notes: The chefs were required to make pizza in each round.
220 8 "All-Burger Meal!" February 9, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: veal shoulder, bean sprouts, Marsala wine, veal tongue
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: whole brisket, short ribs, pickle juice Popsicles, quail eggs
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: hamburger buns, chocolate peanut clusters, shaved coconut,
Spike Mendelsohn
sesame seeds
Contestants:
Megan Logan, Executive Chef, Nick & Stef's Steakhouse, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Afton Farnsworth, Head Chef, Stout Burgers & Beer, Studio City, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Eli Irland, Sous Chef, The Flintridge Proper, La Cañada, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Evelyn Garcia, Junior Sous Chef, Kin Shop, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The chefs were required to make burgers in each round. Each chef was given a meat grinder to
use.
221 9 "Chocolate Competition" February 11, 2014
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Mayan chocolate bars, chocolate martini, eggplant, pasta
sheets Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: chocolate cake pops, white chocolate cocoa mix, quail, serrano Maneet Chauhan
peppers Christina Tosi
Dessert: cacao paste, peanut butter cups, baumkuchen, cherries
Contestants:
Pierre Coray, Private Chef & Caterer, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lucy Collins, Sous Chef, Costada Italian Steakhouse, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Juerg "Fed" Federer, Chef & Instructor, Sex on the Table, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Phillip Frankland Lee, Chef & Owner, Scatch Bar, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Episode notes: All baskets contained something with chocolate.
222 10 "Bacon Baskets!" February 16, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Mangalitsa bacon, apple chips, horseradish leaves, smoked
pork chops Scott Conant
Entrée: Iberico bacon, pork loin, kimchi, dried cherries Amanda Freitag
Dessert: applewood smoked bacon, poached pears, french toast, Adam Sobel
cracklings
Contestants:
Noah Blöm, Chef & Owner, Arc Food & Libations, Costa Mesa, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Peter Kontomanolis, Sous Chef, Brookville Country Club, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Blake Orchard, Sous Chef, BLD Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Roxanne Spruance, Executive Chef, Allison Eighteen, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Bacon appeared in every basket.
223 11 "Beer Here!" February 23, 2014
Appetizer: toasted lager, hop drops, hickory smoked sausage, fried pickle Scott Conant
Entrée: bourbon barrel aged tripled ale, beer taffy, beer cheese, beef tips Chris Santos
Dessert: milk stout, stout beer jelly, soft pretzels, peaches Greg Koch
Contestants:
Larry Monaco, Private Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Hiep Le, Chef & Owner, Le Cellier, Marina del Rey, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Bradley Stellings, Consulting Chef, Japan (eliminated after the dessert)
Lauren Kyles, Head Chef, Daily Grill & Public School, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Episode notes: All baskets had beer in them.
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224 12 "Burn for the Worse" April 7, 2014
Appetizer: Dim sum, honeydew melon, middle eastern noodles, ketchup Chris Santos
Entrée: mint julep, rack of lamb, eggplant, apple spiced cake Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: corn tortillas, cassia sticks, paw paws, black corinth grapes Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Matt Dunn, Sous Chef, Marriott New York Marquis, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ashton Keefe, Caterer & Instructor, Ashton Keefe Culinary Lifestyle Services, New York, NY (eliminated after
the entrée)
Jennifer Story, Personal Chef & Caterer, Cookin' Thyme Inc., Redondo Beach, CA (eliminated after the
dessert)
Giuseppe Gentile, Chef & Restaurateur, Pizzeria Il Fico, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
225 13 "An Egg Up" May 13, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pork secreto, 100-year-old eggs, red leaf lettuce, onion ring
Geoffrey Zakarian
snacks
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: halibut, herbed cheese, asparagus, mango pudding
Silvena Rowe
Dessert: sea buckthorn juice, waffle cones, vanilla yogurt cups, lime curd
Contestants:
Roderick Bailey, Chef & Owner, Silly Goose, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nissa Pierson, Owner, Ger-Nis Culinary & Herb Center, Hudson Valley, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
George Rallis, Chef & Co-Owner, Hell Gate Social, Astoria, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jeremy Bringardner, Corporate Executive Chef, Lyfe Kitchen, Culver City, CA (winner)
Season 19 (2014)
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Series Season
No. No.
226 1 "Ambitious Amateurs" February 4, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken tenderloins, paprika peppers, fennel, ginger preserves
Entrée: tikka masala sauce, asian long beans, hanger steak, serrano ham Scott Conant
croquettes Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: guava shells in syrup, cottage cheese, couscous, candied chick Geoffrey Zakarian
peas
Contestants:
Soraya Sobreidad (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jackie Khanich (eliminated after the entrée)
Tommy Werther (eliminated after the dessert)
Dinah Surh (winner)
Episode notes: All the chefs are amateurs.
227 2 "Return and Redeem" February 25, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lime gelatin, prosciutto, celery, prawn cocktail chips
Scott Conant
Entrée: sour candy belts, quinoa, pickled turnips, red snapper
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: palm seeds in syrup, chocolate-covered raisins, dulce de leche,
Geoffrey Zakarian
multi-grain cereal
Contestants:
Lauren Von Der Pool (Episode 18.4 – "Waste Not") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tre Ghoshal (Episode 15.2 – "Viewers Choice Baskets") (eliminated after the entrée)
Natasha Pogrebinsky (Episode 16.10 – "Walk on the Whelk Side") (eliminated after the dessert)
Michael Bryant (Episode 15.3 – "Aussie Awesome") (winner)
Episode notes: This episode featured past contestants who were chopped.
228 3 "Grandma vs. Grandma" March 4, 2014
Appetizer: fillet of sole, popovers, ginger, bacon grease Scott Conant

Entrée: meatloaf mix, sweet potatoes, green beans, Old Fashioned Amanda Freitag
Dessert: oatmeal, dried currants, yuzu juice, vanilla ice cream Chris Santos
Contestants:
Nancy Judd (eliminated after the appetizer)

Mannee Soohoo (eliminated after the entrée)
Wenona Moorer (eliminated after the dessert)
Elda Belanski (winner)
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Episode notes: All contestants were grandmothers. The contestants had 30 minutes in the appetizer round
instead of 20. The meatloaf mix was made of a mix of veal, pork, and beef.
229 4 "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Sports Stars!" March 9, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: organic green juice, alligator, hen of the woods mushrooms, mini
rainbow marshmallows
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: turkey tenderloin, double yolked eggs, pattypan squash, finger
Alex Guarnaschelli
limes
Marc Murphy
Dessert: liquid breakfast drink, pink wafer cookies, crystallized ginger, red
bosc pears
Contestants:
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Charity: Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation (eliminated after the appetizer)
Charles Oakley, Charity: Save Our Strength (eliminated after the entrée)
Greg Louganis, Charity: Kids international (eliminated after the dessert)
Brandi Chastain, Charity: Bay Area Women's Sport Initiative (winner)
Episode notes: Part 1 of a 5-part competition for $50,000 for a charity of the winner's choice. The green juice
included kale and ginger.
230 5 "Tournament of Stars: Rachael vs. Guy!" March 16, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: beef tongue, Chinese broccoli, candied citron, microwavable
chocolate cake Chris Santos
Entrée: buffalo hanger steak, watermelon cucumbers, pizza, ranch dip Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: Peanut caramel chocolate bars, Chinese five spice, coconut milk, Marc Murphy
banana chips
Contestants:
Coolio, Charity: Jarez Music Foundation (eliminated after the appetizer)

Penn Jillette, Charity: Opportunity Village (eliminated after the entrée)
Lou Diamond Phillips, Charity: Share Our Strength, No Kid Hungry (eliminated after the dessert)
Carnie Wilson, Charity: Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (winner)
Episode notes: Part 2 of a 5-part competition for $50,000 for a charity of the winner's choice. Lou Diamond
Phillips and Coolio were the winner and the runner-up respectively of Season 1 of Rachael vs. Guy. Carnie
Wilson was the Season 2 runner-up and Penn Jillette was the Season 3 runner-up. In the appetizer round, Coolio
was caught sneaking some lemon into his dish after time was called, and the judges cited this as a reason for his
elimination.
231 6 "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Comedians!" March 23, 2014
Appetizer: picked pig lips, spinach, polenta, gummy fried eggs Chris Santos
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Entrée: beer can chicken, jalapeño popper, collard greens, truffle honey Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: cinnamon chips, cheese curls, vanilla cupcakes, apple cider Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Tommy Davidson, Charity: Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida (eliminated after the appetizer)
Robert Wuhl, Charity: The Amanda Foundation (eliminated after the entrée)
Sinbad, Charity: Downtown Dog Rescue (eliminated after the dessert)
Gillian Vigman, Charity: Go Campaign (winner)
Episode notes: Part 3 of a 5-part competition for $50,000 for a charity of the winner's choice.
232 7 "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Actors" March 30, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: squid, popcorn on the cob, dinosaur kale, candy blood
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: steamed spiny lobster, pink fermented lemons, amaro, French
Alex Guarnaschelli
breakfast radishes
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: star cookies, strawberries, mascarpone cheese, Buddha's hand
Contestants:
Tasha Smith, Charity: Planned Parenthood (eliminated after the appetizer)

Lucas Grabeel, Charity: Harmony Project (eliminated after the entrée)
Peter Scolari, Charity: Copd Foundation (eliminated after the dessert)
Michael Imperioli, Charity: Pure Land Project (winner)
233 8 "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Finale" April 6, 2014
Appetizer: 10 pack of tacos, escarole, dragon fruit, vanilla ice cream Marc Murphy
Entrée: peking duck, brussels sprouts, cotton candy, veal demi glaze Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: blueberry goat cheese, pecans, churros, champagne Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Carnie Wilson, Charity: Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (eliminated after the appetizer)
Gillian Vigman, Charity: Go Campaign (eliminated after the entrée)
Brandi Chastain, Charity: Bay Area Women's Sport Initiative (eliminated after the dessert)
Michael Imperioli, Charity: Pure Land Project (winner)
234 9 "Peri Peri Determined" April 22, 2014
Appetizer: chicken wings, stroopwafels, asian pears, peri peri Marc Murphy
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Entrée: sunflower seed spread, lamb breast, blueberries, lardo

Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: butternut squash, pie dough, aged Gouda cheese, nordic honey
Geoffrey Zakarian
wine
Contestants:
Melissa Torre, Cookie Confidential, Owner & Baker, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Auria Abraham, Chef & Owner, Auria's Malaysian Kitchen, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Eric Buss, Executive Chef, Wood & Vine, Hollywood, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Georgeann Leaming, Chef & Co-Owner, Suppa, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
235 10 "Mother's Day" May 6, 2014
Appetizer: chicken noodle soup, ground beef, spinach, salsa Chris Santos
Entrée: tilapia fillets, plantains, crispy fruit cereal, pink grapefruit jam Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: passion fruit, dates, lady fingers, chocolate sauce Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Samantha McLerran (eliminated after the appetizer)

Tina Adams (eliminated after the entrée)
Sunny Hostin (eliminated after the dessert)
Lisa Keys (winner)
Episode notes: Every contestant was a mother. The episode opened with a generic statement about mothers
followed by the introduction of the contestants.
236 11 "Cool, Palm and Perfected" May 27, 2014
Appetizer: pupusas, blowfish tails, black beans, horchata liqueor Scott Conant
Entrée: salami, date palms in brine, chicken breast, canned pumpkin Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: basil juice, bananas, coconut butter, Jordan almonds Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
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 entrée)
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)
Episode notes: All the contestants have had near-death experiences: Peter had gone through chemotherapy;
Rose is a cancer survivor; Ariane suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning; and David was a witness of the 9/11
attacks.
Despite its lethal reputation, the blowfish tails were farm-raised and did not have any poison.
237 12 "There Will Be Bloody Marys" June 3, 2014
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: mille crepe cake, snow crab claws, kohlrabi, Bloody Mary
Scott Conant
Entrée: seafood paella, ground chicken, dry sherry, bread and butter
Alex Guarnaschelli
pickles
Marc Murphy
Dessert: cinnamon whisky, phyllo dough, Brazil nuts, rose hip jam
Contestants:
Millie Fernandez (eliminated after the appetizer)

Patrick Lacey (eliminated after the entrée)
Hayan Yi (eliminated after the dessert)
Jeffrey Forrest (winner)
Episode notes: Each round had an alcoholic beverage as a basket ingredient.
238 13 "Four Fathers" June 10, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: salt and vinegar potato chips, Dover sole fish, red Russian kale,
Scott Conant
sour cream
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: single malt scotch, lamb porterhouse, rapini, tamarind paste
Chris Santos
Dessert: chocolate cigars, pretzels, cocktail nuts, rice pudding
Contestants:
Ian-Max Henriquez (eliminated after the appetizer)

Herb Hand (eliminated after the entrée)
Richie Katzenberg (eliminated after the dessert)
Keith Young (winner)
Episode notes: All contestants are fathers.
Season 20 (2014)
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Series Season
No. No.
239 1 "Dread and Breakfast" March 18, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: coffee cake, mimosas, breakfast sausages, cream-filled
Scott Conant
chocolate eggs
Chris Santos
Entrée: John Dory fish, arugula, vodka martini, pate
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: prime rib, amarone wine, potato gratin, shallot confit
Contestants:
Rose Kai, Executive Chef, Fresh Potato Factory, Northridge, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brandon Frohne, Executive Chef, Mason's, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the entrée)
Matt Lackey, Executive Chef, Flyte World Dining and Wine, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
Joe Wetherbee, Chef & Restaurateur, Joe's Cafe, Granada Hills, CA (winner)
Episode notes: In this episode, the appetizer course was replaced with a breakfast course, the entrée with
lunch, and the dessert with dinner.
240 2 "Leftovers Rescue Mission" April 29, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: leftover turkey meatloaf, leftover kimchi, leftover naan, leftover
baked ziti
Chris Santos
Entrée: leftover shepherd's pie, leftover hard-boiled eggs, hot sauce
Alex Guarnaschelli
packets, leftover broccoli casserole
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: banana pudding, leftover marmalade packets, broken crackers,
leftover bacon
Contestants:
Chris Lukic, Chef and Owner, Bloomfield, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Connie Tran, Chef and Owner, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Kyle McClelland, Chef and Co-Owner, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Mike Kollarik, Chef de Cuisine, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: All the baskets contained leftovers.
241 3 "G'day, Chefs!" May 20, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lamb ribs, rainbow chard, loaded baked potato, cherry
moonshine Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: emu fan fillet, Australian mustard, vegetable pasties, moonshine Chris Santos
Dessert: canned cheddar cheese, wheat biscuit cereal, guanciale, apple John Li
moonshine
Contestants:
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Jason Netro, Head Chef, Papacitos, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Cass Quinlan Ashford, Personal Chef, Yonkers, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Peter Lemos, Chef de Cuisine, L&E Oyster Bar, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Patti Peck, Chef & Restaurateur, Beachwood Café, Hollywood, CA (winner)
Episode notes: All of the basket contents had an Australian theme.
242 4 "Salt Pearls of Wisdom" June 17, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: head-on shrimp, pickled raisins, roasted chickpeas, Romanesco
Alex Guarnaschelli
cauliflower
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: baklava, bluefish, recaito, salt pearls
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: vodka-infused chocolate milk, persimmons, crumpets, cashews
Contestants:
Iain Falconer, Chef, Cooper's Mill, Tarrytown, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jonathan Mailo, Chef de Cuisine, BLT Prime, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Steve Lohse, Chef, Lavender Lake, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Clara Park, Freelance Chef, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
243 5 "Swai Not?" June 24, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: falafel mix, chicory, habanero peppers, date paste
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: mostarda, swai fillets, chicken livers, turnips
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: carob molasses, white chocolate chips, nougat biscuits,
Geoffrey Zakarian
raspberries
Contestants:
Ted Hirsch, Executive Chef, Blind Barber, Culver City, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Vinny Tardo, Executive Chef, Saffire, Franklin, TN (eliminated after the entrée)
Josh Cohen, Chef and Restaurateur, Anella/Jimmy's/Jimmy's Diner, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the
dessert)
Lindsay McClain, Chef de Cuisine, Jamonera, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Episode notes: Josh Cohen's diner was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
244 6 "Short and Sweetbreads" July 1, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: dried beef, eggplant pulp, sweetbreads, honey comb
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: monkfish, middle eastern cake spice, chestnuts, dill pickles
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: Amaretto, butternut squash, mango chutney, chocolate covered
Chris Santos
potato chips
Contestants:
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Meg Hall, Caterer, Made by Meg, Redondo Beach, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Whitney Werner, Chef & Restaurateur, Roast, Brentwood, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Albert Shim, Food Truck Owner, Belly BombZ, Los Angeles (eliminated after the dessert)
Jeremy Barlow, Chef & Restaurateur, Sloco, Nashville, TN (winner)
Episode notes: The sweetbreads is made of a veal thymus gland.
245 7 "Fig Out" July 8, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sweet whitefish, pastis, cinnamon candies, oysters
Edi Frauneder
Entrée: French onion soup mix, beef kidneys, parsnips, pickled caper
Aarón Sánchez
leaves
Marc Murphy
Dessert: cane flavored syrup, vanilla wafers, figs, lemon verbena
Contestants:
Emily Frith, Caterer, Corner Market Catering Co., Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
Todd Barrie, Executive Chef, Upstairs 2, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Tamar Robinson, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Tom Gloster, Executive Chef, Lula Trattoria, Mineola, NY (winner)
246 8 "Big Hitters" October 8, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Italian sausage, tiny ice cream spheres, baby mustard greens,
Marc Murphy
sunflower seeds
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: soft pretzels, flank steak, bleu cheese, tawny port wine
Scott Conant
Dessert: coffee caramel, popcorn, hot dog buns, blueberries
Contestants:
Jessica Helms, Executive Chef, St. Louis, MO (St. Louis Cardinals) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Josh Distenfeld, Executive Chef, Baltimore, MD (Baltimore Orioles) (eliminated after the entrée)
Cris Vazquez, Executive Chef, Arlington, TX (Texas Rangers) (eliminated after the dessert)
James Major, Executive Chef, Cincinnati, OH (Cincinnati Reds) (winner)
Episode notes: All contestants work at baseball stadiums.
247 9 "Offal Surprise" October 21, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: ramen, canned apples, okra, biscuit dough
Marc Murphy
Entrée: rocky mountain oysters, purple artichokes, pomegranates, cola
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: peanuts in the shell, cream of coconut, rambutan, red velvet
Chris Santos
whoopie pies
Contestants:
Naved Ferdinans, Executive Sous Chef, Pairings Palate + Plate, Cranford, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
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Tia McDonald, Director of Culinary Operations, Vetri Foundation for Children, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated
after the entrée)
Aaron DuBois, Sous Chef, Rustic Canyon, Santa Monica, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Mindy Merrel, Cookbook Writer/Recipe Developer, Nashville, TN (winner)
248 10 "Haricot Flair" October 28, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: fish balls, moscato, haricots verts, banana blossoms
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: goat chops, asafoetida, petite french lentils, quince paste
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: clotted cream fudge, rice crackers, rainbow sprinkles, pepper
Marc Murphy
jelly
Contestants:
Ashlee Saylor, Sous Chef, The Silly Goose, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
Samia Behaya, Chef & Restaurateur, Simple Café & Restaurant, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Lauren Proceszyrn, Chef Tournant, Portobello Café, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Natalia Gavaria, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: All the contestants are females. Banana blossoms are similar to artichokes. Chef Saylor cut
herself, but did not bandage her finger due to not noticing any blood. The judges found blood on her plates and
did not taste her dish. Chef Saylor also works for former Chopped contestant Roderick Bailey.
249 11 "Frankly Frantic" November 4, 2014
Appetizer: kelp noodles, mustard seeds, vegan hot dogs, minestrone soup Chris Santos
Entrée: fire roasted peppers, branzino, antipasto salad, cornmeal Amanda Freitag
Dessert: tarragon soda, vanilla pastilla, cashews, cranberries Scott Conant
Contestants:
Greg Ling, Consulting Chef, Wilmington, DE (eliminated after the appetizer)

Drew Jackson, Private Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Garrett Pittler, Executive Chef, Chelsea Bistro, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
Kristin Beringson, Executive Chef, Holland House Bar & Refuge, Nashville, TN (winner)
250 12 "Chopped Chops" November 18, 2014
Appetizer: Rainbow carrots, black trumpet mushrooms, walnuts, frog legs Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: sombrero pasta, garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes, pork chops Marc Murphy
Dessert: dulce de batata, apple cinnamon cereal, la tur cheese, grapa Amanda Freitag
Contestants:
Licia Kassim, Executive Chef, Mashmomack Fish & Game, Pine Plains, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Liz Sempervive, Executive Sous Chef, Jamonera, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
Gilbert Delgado, Sous Chef, The Fat Radish, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
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Dean Rucker, Private Chef, Malibu, CA (winner)
251 13 "Pesto Chango" November 25, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken cutlets, Thai chiles, pesto sauce, kohlrabi
Entrée: spirulina chips, jumbo head-on shrimp, red pearl onions, ruby Aarón Sánchez
crescent potatoes Amanda Freitag
Dessert: chak-chak, wolf river apples, Camembert cheese, sour cherry Geoffrey Zakarian
nectar
Contestants:
Sassan Rostamian, Executive Chef, Sauce on Hampton, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ryan Costanza, Chef de Cuisine, Post & Beam, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Bryon Freeze, Executive Chef, Circa, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Elderoy Arendse, Executive Chef, Tender Greens, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Episode notes: Interestingly, all contestants in this episode are male chefs from Los Angeles, California. Due to
the simplicity of the appetizer basket, Ted advised the chefs to focus on creativity in the first round.
Season 21 (2014–15)
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Series Season
No. No.
252 1 "Teen Tournament: Part One" July 15, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: cherry drink soaked pickles, lamb loin chops, kale chips, riccota
salata Marc Murphy
Entrée: mahi mahi, cookie snack chips, green beans, french fries Amanda Freitag
Dessert: gourmet frozen yogurt sundae, white balsamic vinegar, puffed rice Geoffrey Zakarian
cereal bars, dulce de leche
Contestants:
Alexandria Brooks, Hometown: Voorhees, NJ (age:16) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Ashley Dudley, Hometown: Hancocks Bridge, NJ (age:16) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jay Ureña, Hometown: Queens, NY (age:16) (eliminated after the dessert)
Jason Khaytin, Hometown: Holland, PA (age:14) (winner)
Episode notes: Part 1 of 5. For the whole Teen Tournament, chefs were given 30 minutes for the appetizer
round, instead of the usual 20 minutes.
253 2 "Teen Tournament: Part Two" July 22, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, chunky peanut butter, jalapeños, sticky rice
Marc Murphy
Entrée: frog legs, mafaldine, bok choy, lobster mushrooms
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: black and white cookies, fruit leather strips, cashews, agave
Geoffrey Zakarian
nectar
Contestants:
Mikayla Layng, Hometown: Lynbrook, NY (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Eyan Goldman, Hometown: New York, NY (age:16) (eliminated after the entrée)
Lucy Felong, Hometown: Hightstown, NJ (age:15) (eliminated after the dessert)
Dante Foggy, Hometown: Burlington Twp, NJ (age:17) (winner)
254 3 "Teen Tournament: Part Three" July 29, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: rabbit and ginger sausage, dandelion greens, dried currants,
hot-sauce-flavored candy canes
Chris Santos
Entrée: pineapple upside-down cake, Cornish hens, hen of the woods
Alex Guarnaschelli
mushrooms, edamame hummus
Alex Stupak
Dessert: cinnamon cereal, pie crust, chocolate fudge sauce, grape
carbonated candy
Contestants:
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Brandon Medley, Hometown: Sewell, NJ (age:15) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Hannah Bukzin, Hometown: Westport, NJ (age:14) (eliminated after the entrée)
Max Aronson, Hometown: Woodlake, NJ (age 16) (eliminated after the dessert)
Tommi Rae Fowler, Hometown: Townville, SC (age:16) (winner)
255 4 "Teen Tournament: Part Four" August 3, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: salsa verde, chicken breasts, bundled lunch kits, blue corn
tortilla chips Chris Santos
Entrée: buffalo tenderloin, couscous, rainbow chard, squeezable blueberry Alex Guarnaschelli
yogurt Alex Stupak
Dessert: chocolate Swiss rolls, popcorn balls, blackberries, gummy fish
Contestants:
Antonio Jubela-Gordon, Hometown: New York, NY (age: 16) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jake Diamond, Hometown: Montclair, NJ (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
Morgan Goldstein, Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio (age: 14) (eliminated after the dessert)
Sequoia Pranger, Hometown: Salem, Oregon (age: 16) (winner)
256 5 "Teen Tournament: Grand Finale" August 12, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: octopus, purple cauliflower, kumquats, coconut caramel cookies
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: antelope chops, red curry paste, rainbow carrots, ants on a log
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: frozen mocha drink, Vacherin Mont d'Or cheese, jelly donuts,
Alex Stupak
chocolate covered crickets
Contestants:
Sequoia Pranger, Hometown: Salem, Oregon (age: 16) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jason Khaytin, Hometown: Holland, PA (age:14) (eliminated after the entrée)
Dante Foggy, Hometown: Burlington Twp, NJ (age:17) (eliminated after the dessert)
Tommi Rae Fowler, Hometown: Townville, SC (age:16) (winner)
Episode notes: Part 5 of 5. Contestants won previous parts. The winner received a $40,000 scholarship and an
additional $25,000. All other contestants received a $1,000 gift card to FoodNetwork.com. Four of the teen
chefs that did not win this season's Teen Tournament would return for a teen chef redemption episode in season
25.
257 6 "Food Truck Fight" August 19, 2014
Appetizer: strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, ground lamb, caviar, Peter Oleyer
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empanada dough
Entrée: whole suckling pig, red and white kabob sauces, corn tortillas,
Amanda Freitag
fiddlehead ferns
Scott Conant
Dessert: Liège waffles, mangoes with spiced lime, Vietnamese iced coffee,
flan
Contestants:
Michael Natiello, Food Truck Owner, Taquería Authéntica, Bloomfield, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Han Ly Hwang, Former Food Truck Owner, Kim Jong Grillin', Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
James Klayman, Food Truck Owner, Gorilla Cheese NYC, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Nong Poonsukwattana, Food Truck Owner & Restaurateur, Nong's Khao Man Gai, Portland, OR (winner)
Episode notes: Contestants are chefs who operate food trucks and carts. The suckling pig in the entrée basket
was precooked.
258 7 "Ultimate Champions: Professionals" August 26, 2014
Appetizer: eel, pepihuates, shaved coconut, sea beans Marc Murphy

Entrée: dressed squab, stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese, cherry cola Chris Santos
Dessert: grasshopper pie, Granny Smith apples, smoked salt, puffed rice Scott Conant
Contestants:
Fatima Ali (Episode 12.2 – "A Guts Reaction") and (Episode 14.3 – "Chopped Champions: Part 2")
Lauren Kyles (Episode 18.11 – "Beer Here!") (eliminated after the entrée)
Tom Mckenna (Episode 16.4 – "Gyro We Go Again") (eliminated after the dessert)
Giorgio Rapicavoli (Episode 10.3 – "Far Far Out!") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Part 1 of a 5-part tournament featuring 16 past champions(4 professional chefs and 12 amateur
champions) divided into 4 divisions of 4 contestants. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale,
whey they competed for a grand prize of $50,000, plus a new car. All contestants are professional chefs who
were Chopped champions from other episodes. Fatima Ali had competed 2 other times before this (Episode
12.3 – "A Guts Reaction") and (Episode 14.3 – "Chopped Champions: Part 2"). This episode had a 30-minute
"after hours" special that aired directly after the episode. The judges cooking on the first round were Aarón
Sánchez, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Chris Santos; they cooked the appetizer round of this episode. The second
round had a different basket from a different episode (Episode 17.10 - "Competition Italiano"'s Appetizer round)
with Amanda Freitag, Maneet Chauhan, and Aarón Sánchez cooking. The third round had Scott Conant, Alex
Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag cooking a basket from a different episode (Episode 18.5 - "Firefighter
Chefs"'s desert round).
259 8 "Ultimate Champions: Amateur Champs" September 2, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: cheese blintzes, salsa, poblano peppers, ground pork
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: wagyu ribeye steak, jalapeño chips, pink pearl sedum, mangoes
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: cookie spread, crème anglaise, grapefruit, microwaved mug
Scott Conant
cupcake
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Contestants:
Marisa Biaggi (Episode 15.6 – "Amazing Amateurs") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dinah Surh (Episode 19.1 – "Ambitious Amateurs") (eliminated after the entrée)
Elda Bielanski (Episode 19.3 – "Grandma vs. Grandma") (eliminated after the dessert)
Keith Young (Episode 19.13 – "Four Fathers") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Part 2 of 5. All contestants are Chopped champions from other episodes featuring amateur
cooks.
260 9 "Ultimate Champions: Heroes" September 9, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sablefish, pineapple, fruit and nut bars, turnips
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: rack of lamb, papaya, peppermint patties, spring garlic
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: purple corn pudding, crystallized ginger, cinnamon spice coffee
Chris Santos
liqueur, pecans
Contestants:
Richard Fields (Episode 18.5 – "Firefighter Chefs") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Paul Rut (Episode 11.6 – "Sound the Alarm!") (eliminated after the entrée)
Robbie Myers (Episode 15.8 – "Military Salute") (eliminated after the dessert)
Diana Sabater (Episode 15.5 – "Momumental") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Part 3 of 5. All contestants are Chopped champions from other episodes featuring heroes(people
who help others in some way). Two firefighters, a US army veteran, and a police officer are the hero contestants
in this episode.
261 10 "Ultimate Champions: Celebrities" September 16, 2014
Appetizer: salmon fillets, avocados, sweet tea, cricket flour Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: pork loin, cucumbers, black bean soup, chocolate body paint Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: key lime juice, cream cheese, banana paste, ladyfingers Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Gillian Vigman (Episode 19.6 – "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Comedians!") and (Episode 19.8 – "Chopped
Tournament of Stars: Finale") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brandi Chastain (Episode 19.4 – "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Sport Stars!") and (Episode 19.8 –
"Chopped Tournament of Stars: Finale") (eliminated after the entrée)
Carnie Wilson (Episode 19.5 – "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Rachel vs. Guy!") and (Episode 19.8 –
"Chopped Tournament of Stars: Finale") (eliminated after the dessert)
Laila Ali (Episode 14.12 – "Chopped All-Stars: Celebrities") and (Episode 14.13 – "Chopped All-Stars:
Finale") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Part 4 of 5. All the chefs are celebrities who formerly competed on Chopped for charity, each
being a finalist in the tournament they originally competed in. Brandi, Carnie, and Gillian had competed against
each other before when they were finalists in Season 19's Tournament Of Stars
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Season 22 (2014–15)
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Series Season
No. No.
265 1 "Mummies and Gummies" October 14, 2014
Appetizer: gummy rats, canned pumpkin, bitter melon, mummy dogs Amanda Freitag
Entrée: graveyard dirt pudding, beef hearts, gummy body parts, pigs ears Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: witch's brew, blood oranges, blue cheese, pretzel spider webs Aarón Sanchez
Contestants:
Mark Murray, Private Chef, Stanford, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)

Stephanie Mishoe, Pastry Chef, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
TK Kyle, Caterer, Tara Singleton Catering, Queens, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Roro Morales, Caterer, Haute Couture, Portland, OR (winner)
Episode notes: The basket ingredients were Halloween-themed. The graveyard dirt pudding in the entree round
was crumbled chocolate cake "dirt" over whipped cream with white wafer cookie "headstones" on top. The
witch's brew in the dessert round was made from: limeade, ginger ale and lime sorbet.
266 2 "Chopped Family Thanksgiving" November 11, 2014
Appetizer: smoked turkey legs, hominy, corn bread, gummy turkey feet Aarón Sanchez
Entrée: brined turkey breast, savoy cabbage, corn casserole, boniato Amanda Freitag
sweet potatoes
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: pumpkin pie flavored vodka, cranberry pie, turkey fat, mashed
potatoes Scott Conant
Contestants:
Maneet Chauhan (eliminated after the appetizer)

Marc Murphy (eliminated after the entrée)
Chris Santos (eliminated after the dessert)
Alex Guarnaschelli (winner)
Episode notes: In this episode, the judging panel and contestants were all regular Chopped judges. Other than
the championship series, this is the first time that an episode only featured the judges in both roles. All
competitors were competing for No Kid Hungry. This is also the first episode to have four judges on the judging
panel instead of the usual three and the contestants completed five platings instead of the usual four.
267 3 "Meatball Madness" December 2, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lamb shanks, creme brûlée, ginger, baby leeks
Michael Chernow
Entrée: boar shoulder, etouffée sauce, bacon, okra
Aarón Sanchez
Dessert: chocolate ravioli, strawberry syrup, candied orange zest, french
Geoffrey Zakarian
vanilla cake mix
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Contestants:
Mirna Attar, Chef & Restaurateur, Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine, Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
Eva Winans, Line Cook, Bay Street Biergarten, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Zachary Kell, Sous Chef, Hu Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Giuseppe Fanelli, Executive Chef, Tre Dici, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The chefs were required to make meatballs in every course. Each chef was provided with a
meat grinder on their station.
268 4 "The Holiday Kitchen" December 9, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: marron glacés, prosecco, challah bread, seafood salad
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: Yule log, brisket, baked potato, mulled wine
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: cookie dough in a press, peppermint candies, curried nuts, royal
Geoffrey Zakarian
icing
Contestants:
Sunny Anderson (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jeff Mauro (eliminated after the entrée)
Marcela Valladolid (eliminated after the dessert)
Katie Lee (winner)
Episode notes: The contestants are all hosts of The Kitchen and were competing for charity. All the contestants,
except Katie Lee, have competed before on Chopped. This was a holiday themed episode. All four contestants
received donations for their charities win or lose.
269 5 "Family Food Fight" December 23, 2014
Appetizer: piadina, purple malabar spinach, preserved lemon, veal cutlet Aarón Sanchez
Entrée: branzino, french green lentils, firm tofu, mostarda Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: lobster tail pastries, cinnamon chips, star anise, hazelnut liqueur Chris Santos
Contestants:
Raphael Martone (eliminated after the appetizer)

John Martone (eliminated after the entrée)
Rosie Martone (eliminated after the dessert)
Geraldine Martone (winner)
Episode notes: The contestants were a mother, father, daughter, and son who run a restaurant together.
270 6 "Bizarre Baskets" January 20, 2015
Appetizer: lox ice cream, wasabi microgreens, pink asparagus, ground Andrew Zimmern
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camel
Aarón Sanchez
Entrée: kholodets, flaming shiso, blue foot mushrooms, goat head
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: unlaid chicken eggs, sour cream, rambutan, Turkish tavuk gogsu
Contestants:
Nico Romo, Culinary Director/French Master Chef, Fish Restaurant, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the
appetizer)
Geoff Rhyne, Chef de Cuisine, The Ordinary, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Aaron Barnett, Chef & Restaurateur, Restaurant St. Jack, Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Timothy Peterson, Sous Chef, Beauty & Essex and The Stanton Social, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Andrew Zimmern is the host of several programs on the Travel Channel featuring "bizarre" foods.
All baskets featured a series of highly unusual ingredients. Chef Peterson works at Beauty & Essex, which is run
by Chopped judge Chris Santos. This episode featured four male chefs.
271 7 "Reality TV Stars" February 17, 2015
Appetizer: smoked mozzarella, endive, biscuit dough, pheasant terrine Amanda Freitag
Entrée: lobster, dinosaur kale, vegetable cream cheese, quinoa Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: cannoli shells, marshmallows, chocolate sauce, cherry pie filling Scott Conant
Contestants:
Kathy Wakile (The Real Housewives of New Jersey) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Renee Graziano (Mob Wives) (eliminated after the entrée)
Amy Roloff (Little People, Big World) (eliminated after the dessert)
Travis Loftland (Deadliest Catch) (winner)
Episode notes: The contestants were all reality television stars and competed for charity.
272 8 "Late Night Food Brawl" February 24, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Italian sausages in buns, tomatillos, morel mushrooms, poutine
Aarón Sanchez
Entrée: fast food sliders, Belgian style stout beer, Japanese eggplant,
Amanda Freitag
Mexican corn
Scott Conant
Dessert: rice and cheese burrito, chocolate milk, apple pie, whipped cream
Contestants:
Maria Ojala, Private Chef, Bel-Air, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)

Ryan Whyte, Sous Chef, Restaurant St. Jack, Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Anastacia Song, Sous Chef, Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the
dessert)
Adam Greenberg, Corporate Executive Chef, Barcelona Restaurant Group, Norwalk, CT (winner)
Episode notes: Late night foods was the basket theme.
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273 9 "Amateurs' Brawl" April 7, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken truffle sausage, pecorino, banana peppers, spinach
vinaigrette Chris Santos
Entrée: wild boar roast, katsu sauce, pattypan squash, caperberries Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: marshmallow chocolate cookies, strawberry jam, hot sauce, Scott Conant
cottage cheese
Contestants:
Gregory Generet (eliminated after the appetizer)

Marilyn Mansfield (eliminated after the entrée)
Melissa Naccarato (eliminated after the dessert)
Drew Magary (winner)
Episode notes: The contestants were all home cooks. Magary, a science fiction novelist and humor columnist for
the sports website Deadspin, had previously posted a satirical application for the show in 2012.[3]
274 10 "Fabulous Baker Boys" April 21, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: focaccia dough, black cod, miso paste, rice pudding
Christina Tosi
Entrée: puffed pastry dough, chateaubriand, chicken liver, champagne
Amanda Freitag
chocolate truffles
Scott Conant
Dessert: pâte à choux, marzipan oranges, gold leaf, candied crabs
Contestants:
Kamel Saci (eliminated after the appetizer)

Frederick Aquino (eliminated after the entrée)
Mario Bacherini (eliminated after the dessert)
Thiago Silva (winner)
Episode notes: This was a baking themed episode featuring four professional bakers competing. The
contestants wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. Contestants were
required to bake something in each round, with each basket containing a type of baking dough. The chefs had 30
minutes in the appetizer round instead of 20 due to the extra time needed for baking.
275 11 "Hot Stuff" June 2, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tom yum soup, goats milk yogurt, pork ribs, habanero peppers
Michelle Bernstein
Entrée: vindaloo sauce, hearts of palm, monkfish, ghost pepper beef jerky
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: devil's tres leches cake, pink lemons, canary melon, chili pepper
Aarón Sanchez
honey
Contestants:
Mei Chau, Chef & Restaurateur, Aux Epíces, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
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Andrew Garrett, Hot Sauce Entrepreneurs, NW Elixirs, Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Denzil Richards, Executive Chef, Alvin & Friends, New Rochelle, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Meny Vaknin, Executive Chef, East Wick, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The baskets all included spicy elements.
276 12 "Thrill of the Grill" June 23, 2015
Appetizer: swordfish, watermelon, wine coolers, potato skins Elizabeth Karmel

Entrée: taramosalata, hanger steak, portobello mushrooms, fava beans Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: peaches, lemonade, pound cake, piloncillo Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Jason French, Chef and Owner, Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tonya Mitchell, Culinary Director, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Timothy Witcher, Culinary Arts Instructor, Westhampton, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Ben Bettinger, Executive Chef, Portland OR (winner)
Episode notes: Contestants were required to use the grill each round and could not use the ovens. Chef Witcher
was the teacher of Dante Foggy, runner-up of the 2014 Chopped Teen Tournament.
277 13 "Scoops On!" June 30, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: ginger ice cream in cones, English peas, halibut fillets, faloodeh
Natasha Case
Entrée: asiago cheese, flank steak, Italian hot peppers, olive oil ice cream
Scott Conant
Dessert: banana splits with palm sugar ice cream, white chocolate, red
Chris Santos
olives, milky raw sake
Contestants:
Clio Goodman (eliminated after the appetizer)

Chris Starkus (eliminated after the entrée)
Emmanuel Delcour (eliminated after the dessert)
Stacey Givens (winner)
Episode notes: The baskets in each round contained ice cream. In keeping with the ice cream theme, each chef
was provided with a tray of assorted toppings, and the final two chefs were required to include an ice cream
creation in their desserts. An extra ice cream machine was also brought in so that both chefs could each make
their ice creams in the dessert round.
Season 23 (2014–15)
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Series Season
No. No.
278 1 "Every 'Wich Way" December 16, 2014
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: polenta log, braised beef brisket, araucana eggs, tomatillos
Jeff Mauro
Entrée: pâté, mango licorice, thousand island dressing, pork shoulder
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, marshmallow spread, thai
Chris Santos
curry paste, chocolate covered espresso beans
Contestants:
Leigh Ann Kato, Freelance Chef & Consultant, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Susie Blue McWilliam, Redwood, Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Josh Lewis, Head Chef, Better Being Underground, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Daniel Sharp, Corporate Executive Chef, The Meatball Shop, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course.
279 2 "Viewers' Choice Ingredients" January 6, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pickled eggs, ramps, instant ramen noodles, calf eyeballs
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: beef tongue, chimichurri sauce, shiitake mushrooms, boxed mac
Alex Guarnaschelli
and cheese
Scott Conant
Dessert: pig skin, baby food, margherita pizza, ostrich egg
Contestants:
Victoria Neikirk, Executive Chefs, Pearlz Oysters, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tynan Gibson, Chef de Cuisine, Tasty n Sons, Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Emily Hahn, Executive Chef, Warehouse, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert)
Vandy Vanderwarker, Sous Chef, The Ordinary, Charleston, SC (winner)
Episode notes: The mystery baskets were filled with ingredients suggested by fans via social media. The first
round was from Twitter; the second from Facebook; and the third from Instagram.
280 3 "Chopped Again!" January 27, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: skate wings, pomegranate molasses, purple asparagus,
candied sardines Marc Murphy
Entrée: whole chicken legs, baby zucchini, wine ice cream, spotted dick Maneet Chauhan
pudding Chris Santos
Dessert: tortenboden, cocoa hazelnut spread, mirin, beer salt
Contestants:
Angela Majko (Episode 15.4 – "Without Missing a Beet") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Han Ly Hwang (Episode 21.6 – "Food Truck Fight") (eliminated after the entrée)
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Brandon Frohne (Episode 20.1 – "Dread and Breakfast") (eliminated after the dessert)
Bradley Stellings (Episode 18.11 – "Beer Here!") (winner)
Episode notes: All contestants were chefs who had unsuccessfully competed in previous episodes looking for
redemption.
281 4 "Say Cheese!" February 3, 2015
Appetizer: domed goat cheese, blue cheese, mostarda, guanciale Adam Moskowitz
Entrée: rachlette, brie, chicken thighs, garlic scapes Amanda Freitag
Dessert: manchego, garrotxa, fig spread, tarragon Alex Stupak
Contestants:
Dung Trinh, Chef, Bar Bruno, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Christian Fischhuber, Chef de Cuisine, Le Cirque, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Jose Chesa, Chef & Restaurateur, Ataula, Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Maurizio Crescenzo, Chef & Restaurateur, Grano Trattoria, Traverna di Bocco, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The baskets in each round contained two types of cheese. All chefs are male.
282 5 "Chocolate Rush!" February 10, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chocolate stout, white chocolate, pork chops, malted milk
powder
Aarón Sanchez
Entrée: tortilla lime chocolate bars, dark chocolate, deckle of beef,
Christina Tosi
naranjillas in syrup
Marc Murphy
Dessert: chocolate chile liqueur, milk chocolate, graham crackers, toasted
coconut flakes
Contestants:
Kelly Kleisner, Executive Pastry Chef, Indigo Road, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Einav Gefen, Corporate Chef, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Megan Vargas, Pastry Chef, Andina, Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Mindy Simmons, Owner, Decadent Creations Bakery, Beaverton, OR (winner)
Episode notes: The baskets in each round contained a form of chocolate. All chefs are female.
283 6 "Double Trouble" March 3, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: date vinegar, rocky mountain oysters, daikon radish, chili
Aarón Sánchez
roasted peas
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: soft shell crab, passion fruit, canned beets, sweet potato patties
Scott Conant
Dessert: port wine, crème fraiche, Canadian bacon, lollipop rings
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Contestants:
Kimberly and Justin Maisey, Spa Chefs, Miraval Resort, Tucson, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jen Catron and Paul "Outlaw", Chefs, Jen & Outlaw's Fish Fry Truck & Crawfish Boil, (eliminated after the
entrée)
Jon Cano and Elizabeth Gribko, Chef & Pastry Chef, Salumi Tapas & Wine War, East Massapequa, NY
Adam and Jackie Sappington, Chef & Pastry Chef, The Country Cat, Portland, OR (winner)
Episode notes: Contestants were all couples.
284 7 "T.G.I. Fry-Day" March 10, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: buckwheat honey, hot dogs, taro root, beef fat
Entrée: cube steak, pickled green tomatoes, chocolate sandwich cookies, Marc Murphy
duck fat Chris Santos
Dessert: serrano peppers, salted caramel sauce, gooey butter cake, Scott Conant
coconut oil
Contestants:
Fred Neuville, Chef & Restaurateur, Fat Hen, John's Island, SC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Catherine Cosby, Executive Chef, Montreux Bar & Grill, Summerville, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Anh Luu, Head Chef, Tapalaya, Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Mo Major, Sous Chef, Bartaco, Port Chester, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The contestants were required to fry something in every round. In addition to the deep fryer,
each chef was provided with a pot of oil preheated to frying temperature at the start of each round.
285 8 "Amateurs Redemption" March 17, 2015
Appetizer: vegan roast, japanese mayo, purple kohlrabi, almonds Marc Murphy
Entrée: quail, chermoula, cousa sqush, cinnamon sugar cereal Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: ricotta cheese, maple bacon lollipops, wonton wrappers, baharat Chris Santos
Contestants:
Rique Uresti (Episode 15.6 – "Amazing Amateurs") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tommy Werther (Episode 19.1 – "Ambitious Amateurs") (eliminated after the entrée)
Sunny Hostin (Episode 19.10 – "Mother's Day") (eliminated after the dessert)
Jackie Khanich (Episode 19.1 – "Ambitious Amateurs") (winner)
Episode notes: The contestants were home cooks who had all competed previously. Tommy Werther and Jackie
Khanich had previously competed against each other on the same episode.
286 9 "Let's Do Lunch" March 24, 2015
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: cinnamon rolls, Turkish coffee, quail eggs, tamarillos
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach,
Marc Murphy
truffles
Contestants:
Mark Mata, Executive Chef, The Mermaid Inn, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner, The Egg Carton, Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jonathan Kavourakis, The Stanton Social, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner was the theme of the competition. Chef Kavourakis works at Beauty
& Essex, which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos.
287 10 "Fake Cake, Real Stakes" March 31, 2015
Ingredients:
Appetizer: chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian Judges:
sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and
olive) Marc Murphy
Entrée: layer cake (meatloaf), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), Maneet Chauhan
ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy) Chris Santos
Dessert: grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas
and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup)
Contestants:
Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC (eliminated after the dessert)
Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT (winner)
Episode notes: This was an April Fools' Day competition where the ingredients as named were actually
something else in disguise and small pranks were pulled (e.g. hiding a rubber snake in a blender; having
someone in a bear costume waiting in the break room between rounds.)
288 11 "First Responders" April 14, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: mixed berry jam, ground bison, arugula, hummus chips
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: rotisserie chicken, fiery jaw breakers, fingerling potatoes, tequila
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: passion fruit, angel food cake, toasted marshmallows, fruit ring
Chris Santos
candies
Contestants:
Ariella Dalfen, Paramedic in Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jing Cong, FDNY (eliminated after the entrée)
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Richard Henderson, NYPD Bomb Squad Detective (eliminated after the dessert)
Anna Serrano, Police Sergeant (winner)
Episode notes: Contestants were first responders such as police and paramedics.
289 12 "Judges' Face-Off" June 9, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tuna noodle casserole, Tex-Mex condiments, barbecue potato
Chris Santos
chips, collard greens
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: tomato soup, pulled pork sandwich, dirty rice, peanuts
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: cheddar biscuits, apple slices, carrot cake, mango chutney
Contestants:
Amanda Freitag (eliminated after the appetizer)

Marc Murphy (eliminated after the entrée)
Alex Guarnaschelli (eliminated after the dessert)
Aarón Sánchez (winner)
Episode notes: All basket ingredients were leftovers. All contestants were chopped judges and were competing
for charity. The Tex-Mex condiments included: guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
290 13 "Big Barbecue Bout" June 16, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: South Caroline style barbecue sauce, jumbo shrimp, baby
mustard greens, clams
Ray Lampe
Entrée: North Caroline style barbecue sauce, pork spare ribs, rainbow
Alex Guarnaschelli
chard, avocados
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: Kansas City style barbecue sauce, bananas, whole coconut,
smoked almonds
Contestants:
Jimi Hyatt (eliminated after the appetizer)

Heather Edwards (eliminated after the entrée)
Deljuan Murphy (eliminated after the dessert)
Taylor Garrigan (winner)
Episode notes: Baskets were barbecue themed, with a different regional variety of barbecue sauce in every
basket. Due to the extensive time required to cook ribs, the ribs in the entree basket were pre-roasted as stated
by Ted.
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Series Season
No. No.
291 1 "All Stars Tournament: Part 1" April 28, 2015
Appetizer: smoked pork tails, culantro, nattō, clams Amanda Freitag

Entrée: shrimp skin, hamachi, pomelo, green garlic Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: maple smoked cheddar cheese, almond flour, mayonnaise, dates Scott Conant
Contestants:
Brian Malarkey, Charity: Chimps Inc. (eliminated after the appetizer)

Madison Cowan, Charity: Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter (eliminated after the entrée)
Eric Greenspan, Charity: Stu and the Kids (eliminated after the dessert)
Art Smith, Charity: Reunion (winner)
Episode notes: The first in a five-part All-Stars tournament series, where the winner takes home $75,000 for a
charity of their choice. Madison Cowan had previously won the 2010 Champions tournament. Chef Cowan is also
the first chef to have competed as both a civilian and celebrity contestant.
292 2 "All Stars Tournament: Part 2" May 5, 2015
Appetizer: Solomillo iberico, preserved lemons, arugula, peanut soup Marc Murphy
Entrée: veal sweetbreads, fondue cheese, green chili sauce, artichokes Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: switchel, lime leaves, meringue cookies, baked sweet potatoes Chris Santos
Contestants:
Dale Talde, Charity: CARE USA (eliminated after the appetizer)

Mary Sue Milliken, Charity: No Kid Hungry (eliminated after the entrée)
Hung Huynh, Charity: Sunflower Mission (eliminated after the dessert)
Anne Burrell, Charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (winner)
Episode notes: Part two of a five-part All-Stars tournament. Anne Burrell was a preliminary round winner in the
2011 All-Stars tournament.
Appetizer: baby zucchini, marcona almonds, mojama, coconut macaroons Aarón Sanchez
Entrée: lamb ribs, kumquats, variegated radicchio, cherry spoon fruit Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: ghee, msemen, walnuts, orange flavored water Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Marcel Vigneron, Charity: L.A. Kitchen (eliminated after the appetizer)

Cat Cora, Charity: Chefs for Humanity (eliminated after the entrée)
Antonia Lofaso, Charity: Beit T'Shuvah (eliminated after the dessert)
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Michael Psilakis, Charity: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (winner)
Episode notes: Part three of a five-part All-Stars tournament. Cat Cora also competed in the 2012 All-Stars
tournament.
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sea scallops, tahini paste, taro buns, seasoned eggs in soy
sauce Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: chickpea curry, beef shoulder, finger limes, coffee pods Amanda Freitag
Dessert: pistachio cream, dried plums, fish shaped pretzels, carbonated Scott Conant
crystals
Contestants:
Lee Anne Wong, Charity: Conservation International, Hawaii (eliminated after the appetizer)
Fabio Viviani, Charity: ALS Association (eliminated after the entrée)
Rocco DiSpirito, Charity: Feeding America (eliminated after the dessert)
Jet Tila, Charity: K9s for Warriors (winner)
Episode notes: Part four of a five-part All-Stars tournament.
295 5 "All Stars Tournament: Grand Finale" May 26, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: fish carcasses, taleso ham, purple potatoes, Calabrian chili
peppers Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: seafood tower, arak, fennel pollen, sea urchin Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: watermelon fruit bowl, french feta cheese, ghost pepper, cookie Scott Conant
cake
Contestants:
Art Smith, Charity: Reunion (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jet Tila, Charity: K9s for Warriors (eliminated after the entrée)
Michael Psilakis, Charity: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (eliminated after the dessert)
Anne Burrell, Charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (winner)
Episode notes: Finale of a five-part All-Stars tournament, with a $75,000 prize for the charity of the winning
chef's choice. The fish carcasses were from catfish heads and cod. The seafood tower included clams, oysters,
lobster, and shrimp. Due to the heat of the ghost peppers, goggles were provided in the dessert basket.
296 6 "Tendon Intentions" July 7, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: beef tendon balls, purslane, jerusalem architokes, chocolate
peanut butter cups Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: trash fish, olive tapanade, fresh vermicelli noodles, blood oranges Amanda Freitag
Dessert: egg custard tarts, coffee infused tequila, caramelized onions, Marc Murphy
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pretzels
Contestants:
Robert Sevchik (eliminated after the appetizer)

Oscar Toro (eliminated after the entrée)
Steven Wambach (eliminated after the dessert)
Robyn Almodovar (winner)
Episode notes: The "trash fish" used in this episode was scut fish as stated by the judges -- specifically, Porgy,
as stated in the Chopped: After Hours for this episode. Chef Almodovar had previously competed on the tenth
season of Hell's Kitchen. She came in sixth place after being eliminated by Chef Gordon Ramsay in the season's
sixteenth episode. Following this Chopped episode, she would later return for Hell's Kitchen's All-Star season,
its seventeenth season, where she would better her previous finish and come in fifth place, being eliminated in
the season's thirteenth episode.
297 7 "Rock Stars" August 18, 2015
Appetizer: drumsticks, corn tortillas, champagne, jam Aarón Sánchez

Entrée: lamb t-bones, graffiti eggplants, string cheese, beer Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: rock candy, fresh ginger, lemon roll, spiced German liquor Chris Santos
Contestants:
Eddie Ojeda, Charity: Carol Baldwin Cancer Fund (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lita Ford, Charity: Parental Alienation Awareness (eliminated after the entrée)
Dweezil Zappa, Charity: Guitars Not Guns (eliminated after the dessert)
Kelly Hansen, Charity: The Grammy Foundation (winner)
Episode notes: Musicians compete for charity.
298 8 "Wild Ride" September 3, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: corn dogs, candy apples, cream cheese, deep-fried cherry drink
Entrée: deep-fried canned ham, deep-fried ravioli, asparagus, hot beef Scott Conant
sundae Amanda Freitag
Dessert: deep-fried tequila, nectarines, deep-fried butter balls, red, white Maneet Chauhan
and blue ice pops
Contestants:
Kris Edelen, Executive Chef, HOTPANnyc, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Eileen Andrade, Chef & Restaurateur, Finka Table & Tap, Miami, FL (eliminated after the entrée)
Derrick Prince, Sous Chef, The Stanton Social, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Brian Riggenbach, Executive Chef, YoSoy, Chicago, IL (winner)
Episode notes: Baskets were carnival themed, with each basket containing two deep fried items. Chef Prince
works for fellow Chopped judge Chris Santos, who did not appear as a judge in this episode. Chef Prince cut
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himself in the dessert round, but did not know about it until the medic asked him if he was bleeding. The judges
found blood in enough places, and as a result did not taste his dish.
299 9 "College Challenge" September 10, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: ground turkey, bluefoot mushrooms, frozen mixed veggies,
instant ramen Marc Murphy
Entrée: strip steaks, ranch dressing, broccoli, pizza turnovers Chris Santos
Dessert: potato chips, strawberry toaster pastries, fast food sundae, mini Roger Mooking
marshmallows
Contestants:
Varsha Govindaraju, Senior, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Alex Steinwald, Senior, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
O'Shane Elliot, Junior, University of Miami, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
Andrea Galan, Sophomore, New York University, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Four college students are the contestants. The instant ramen in the appetizer round consisted of
dried ramen noodles and a flavoring packet, but the chefs were not required to use both components of the
ramen
300 10 "Light Makes Right" October 20, 2015
Appetizer: pomegranate yogurt, dandelion greens, pepitas, salmon Marc Murphy

Entrée: ground buffalo, Muhammara, rainbow carrots, kefir Amanda Freitag
Dessert: matcha chia smoothie, rice crackers, pineapple, dark chocolate Rocco DiSpirito
Contestants:
Justin Schwartz (eliminated after the appetizer)

Momo Attaoui (eliminated after the entrée)
Rudy Poindexter (eliminated after the dessert)
Ryan Ross (winner)
Episode notes: Lighter and healthier ingredients were featured in the baskets. Chef Poindexter is the personal
chef of Texas Rangers player Prince Fielder.
301 11 "Tailgate Fate" November 3, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: gameday chili, roasted jalapeño poppers, chicken wings, pretzel
rolls Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: three bean salad, burger patties, flask of whiskey, football Chris Santos
cupcakes Roger Mooking
Dessert: fried apple pies, wine coolers, strawberries, banana pudding
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Contestants:
Erin Wishon, Executive Chef, Soldier Field, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lamar Moore, Executive Chef, The Hotel Chicago, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Michell Sanchez, Chef & Restaurateur, Latin House Burger & Bar, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
Seis Kamimura, Executive Chef, Century Link Field, Seattle, WA (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode was tailgating; the baskets were replaced by coolers.
302 12 "Chopped Gastropub" November 26, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: house-smoked bacon, monkfish cheeks, deviled eggs,
house-made pickles
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: bangers and mash, Brussels sprouts, white truffle popcorn,
Amanda Freitag
Moscow mule
Aarón Sanchez
Dessert: house-pulled mozzarella, peanut-caramel chocolate bars,
house-made potato tots, craft beer
Contestants:
Will Salazar, Exeuctive Sous Chef, Little Goat Diner, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Juan Borjas, Executive Sous Chef, Beauty & Essex, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Fred Maurer, Charcutier, Dickson's Farm Stand Meats, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Dafna Mizrahi, Chef & Restaurateur, Monte's Local Kitchen & Tap Room, Amenia, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Contestants were asked to prepare dishes that one might find at a gastropub. Each round
featured at least two gastropub-themed mystery ingredients. Juan Borjas works for Chopped judge Chris
Santos, who did not appear as a judge in this episode.
303 13 "Holiday Cooking" December 8, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: whole roasted goose, parsnips, green cherries, brie en croûte
Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: beef tenderloin, gingersnap cocktail, potato latkes, tzimmes
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: white chocolate apple snowman, pie dough, cranberries, brandy
Aarón Sánchez
Alexander cocktail
Contestants:
Kelsey Nixon (Kelsey's Essentials) (Charity: Every Mother Counts) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jim Stacy (Offbeat Eats) (Charity: The Giving Kitchen) (eliminated after the entrée)
Gabriele Corcos (Extra Virgin) (Charity: The Food Bank of New York City) (eliminated after the dessert)
Roger Mooking (Man, Fire, Food) (Charity: Save the Children International) (winner)
Episode notes: All the chefs were hosts of shows on Cooking Channel, and were competing for a charity. This
was a holiday-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. Chef
Corcos also competed in the 2013 All-Stars tournament prior to this episode. The gingersnap cocktail in the
second round was mixed from vodka, ginger-scented apéritif, allspice, and clove.
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Series Season
No. No.
304 1 "Teen Tournament: Episode One" August 25, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: swordfish, black garlic mayonnaise, lemon leaves, bear's head
mushrooms Amanda Freitag
Entrée: hanger steak, lollipop kale, apple crisp, spray cheese Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: fruit chew candy, instant yogurt pudding mix, tortilla chips, Scott Conant
blueberries
Contestants:
Franco Fugel, age: 14 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Theo Vicioso, age: 17 (eliminated after the entrée)
Anna Mindell, age: 15 (eliminated after the dessert)
Yazmene Kaylani, age: 16 (winner)
Episode notes: Part 1 of 5. In this and subsequent rounds, the teen contestants were given 30 minutes for the
appetizer round.
305 2 "Teen Tournament: Episode Two" September 1, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: wild langoustines, Asian long beans, yuzu juice, Japanese sweet
potato Amanda Freitag
Entrée: lamb shoulder, coconut milk, bok choy, dates Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: powdered peanut butter, ice cream sandwiches, marshmallows, Scott Conant
curry powder
Contestants:
Alyssa Chacon, age: 17 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Nino Asaro, age: 16 (eliminated after the entrée)
Salma Zahran, age: 15 (eliminated after the dessert)
Peter Wenger, age: 13 (winner)
Episode notes: Part 2 of 5. Teen Chef Wenger is a protégé of Chef Joel Gargano, who competed in the
fifteenth-season episode "Cook Your Butt Off!"
306 3 "Teen Tournament: Episode Three" September 8, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: vegan crispy chicken legs, golden beets, tortilla chip lunch kit,
Chris Santos
pea leaves
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: venison roast, butternut squash, fruity cereal macaroons, okra
Scott Conant
Dessert: walnuts in honey, assorted cookies, plums, french toast cereal
Contestants:
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Jarren Pross, age: 14 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Eliza McKelvey, age: 13 (eliminated after the entrée)
Allison Lee, age: 13 (eliminated after the dessert)
Alexina Chasin, age: 14 (winner)
Episode notes: Part 3 of 5. The tortilla chip lunch kit in the appetizer round included tortilla chips and some salsa.
307 4 "Teen Tournament: Episode Four" September 15, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: spicy Italian sausage, white asparagus, habañero peppers,
soup dumplings Chris Santos
Entrée: veal chops, heirloom tomatoes, glazed doughnuts, Swiss chard Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: flame grapes, peanut and caramel candy bars, Greek yogurt, Scott Conant
mango nectar
Contestants:
Danny Ganzman, age: 15 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Olivia Neumark, age: 13 (eliminated after the entrée)
Justin Ballenger, age: 16 (eliminated after the dessert)
Veronica Seguin, age: 14 (winner)
308 5 "Viewers' Baskets" September 17, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: rum raisin ice cream, broccoli spigarello, potato tots, potted
meat Marc Murphy
Entrée: abalone, wasabi candy canes, beef jerky sticks, yellow snack Aarón Sánchez
cakes Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: banana ketchup, fruit cocktail, goat's milk, sauerkraut
Contestants:
Erica Nicholls, Executive Chef, Pilar Local Restaurant & Bar, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Aaron Tekulve, Sous Chef, Lark, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the entrée)
Jeremy Fleming, Sous Chef, Bar Bolonat, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Mathias Gervais, Executive Chef, The Setai Hotel, Miami Beach, FL (winner)
Episode notes: All of the mystery ingredients were chosen by the fans vie social media. Specifically: Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter.
309 6 "Teen Tournament: Grand Finale" September 22, 2015
Appetizer: tuna in oil, super snap peas, fruit candy squares, gnocchi Chris Santos
Entrée: tilefish, baby planet carrots, chanterelle mushrooms, corned beef Alex Guarnaschelli
hash Amanda Freitag
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Dessert: coconut chips, Shirley Temple, quail eggs, chocolate wafer cake
Contestants:
Peter Wenger, age: 13 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Alexina Chasin, age: 14 (eliminated after the entrée)
Yazmene Kaylani, age: 16 (eliminated after the dessert)
Veronica Seguin, age: 15 (winner)
Episode notes: Part 5 of 5. The winner received a $25,000 grand prize, while the other three finalists each
received a $1,000 Food Network gift certificate and an authentic Chopped chefs coat.
310 7 "Teen Redeem" September 24, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lump crab meat, daikon radish, Japanese mayonnaise, chili
garlic coated peas
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: Korean-style short ribs, wax soda bottles, romanesco cauliflower,
Maneet Chauhan
calzones
Marc Murphy
Dessert: cold brew coffee, peanut butter toast, strawberry purée, Italian
milk cookies
Contestants:
Morgan Goldstein, age: 15 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Dante Foggy, age: 18 (eliminated after the entrée)
Jay Urena, age: 17 (eliminated after the dessert)
Max Aronson, age: 17 (winner)
Episode notes: This was a redemption episode, and the first redemption episode to feature teen chefs, all four
of whom were contestants in the 2014 Teen Tournament. Unlike previous teen episodes, the chefs had the usual
20 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the extended 30.
311 8 "Sitcom Moms" September 29, 2015
Appetizer: TV dinners, portobello mushrooms, fresh spinach, sour cream Chris Santos
Entrée: minute steak, rainbow carrots, cream of celery soup, french toast Amanda Freitag
Dessert: tiramisu, bananas, strawberry sauce, almonds Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
JoMarie Payton (Family Matters) (charity: Grandparents Taking Care of Grandchildren) (eliminated after the
appetizer)
Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris) (charity: We Win Foundation) (eliminated after the entrée)
Betsy Randle (Boy Meets World) (charity: No Kid Hungry) (eliminated after the dessert)
Jackee Harry (Sister, Sister) (charity: Thurgood Marshall College Fund) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a celebrity episode featuring four actresses who played sitcom moms competing for
charity. The TV dinners in the appetizer round included turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.
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312 9 "Bizarre Battle" October 8, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: duckbills, young jackfruit in brine, hand-pulled noodles, fruit-
Marcus Samuelsson
flavored beef jerky
Marc Murphy
Entrée: pork bung, hot sauce jelly beans, farro, pork dust
Scott Conant
Dessert: smen, aloe mango pudding, warka pastry sheets, poi
Contestants:
Katie Wentworth, Executive Sous Chef, Loulay Kitchen & Bar, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lucero Martinez Obregon, Executive Chef, Pampano, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Josh Elliot, Executive Chef, L'echon Brassiere, Miami Beach, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
Cory Morris, Executive Chef, Mercat a la Planxa, Chicago, IL (winner)
Episode notes: The baskets featured "bizarre" ingredients. Chef Morris works for Iron Chef Jose Garces.
313 10 "Oktoberfest!" October 13, 2015
Appetizer: sülze, sauerkraut, German soft pretzels, beer cheese soup Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: schnitzel, mittelscharf, turnips, keg of beer Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: chocolate sausage, spätzle, blackberries, bock beer Edi Frauneder
Contestants:
Ivan Giani (eliminated after the appetizer)

Taylor Erickson, Private Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Heiner Aichem, Executive Chef & Owner, Black Forest Inn, Stanhope, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Deborah Caplan (winner)
Episode notes: The basket ingredients were inspired by Oktoberfest. The schnitzel was made of pork. The beer
keg contained Kölsch.
314 11 "Thanksgiving Soup-er Stars" November 9, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: leftover turkey, leftover mashed potatoes, leftover cranberry
sauce, leftover green beans Marc Murphy
Entrée: whole turkey breast, potatoes, cranberries, green beans Amanda Freitag
Dessert: turkey ice cream cake, mashed potato candy, cranberry salsa, Aarón Sánchez
green bean ice pops
Contestants:
Gretchen Roth, Food Services Manager, The Bowery Mission, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Bonnie Kepplinger, Volunteer Cook, The Crib at the Night Ministry, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Victor Squire, Soup Kitchen Chef, The Open Door Shelter, Norwalk, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
Sister Alicia Torres, Franciscan Nun, Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago, Chicago, IL (winner)
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Episode notes: This was a Thanksgiving episode featuring four soup kitchen chefs. Each basket contained the
same ingredients, but in different forms. Each chef's respective soup kitchen received a donation from Food
Network win or lose. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round.
315 12 "Cooking with Bass" November 24, 2015
Appetizer: popcorn, chicken hearts, escarole, persimmons Marc Murphy

Entrée: sea bass, Anjou pears, poblano peppers, saffron Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: zucchini, chocolate-covered raisins, vanilla liqueur, peanut brittle Marcus Samuelsson
Contestants:
Laura Cheng (eliminated after the appetizer)

Alex Rodil (eliminated after the entrée)
Rob Hafer (eliminated after the dessert)
Rosa Soto (winner)
316 13 "Mac and Cheese" December 1, 2015
Appetizer: mac and cheese, Canadian bacon, swiss chard, monkfish Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: pasta shells, chorizo, spring peas, rotisserie chicken Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: rigatoni, white chocolate, roasted figs, mac and cheese ice cream Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Matt Jozwiak, Research & Development Chef, Insurgo Project, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Bun Cheam, Executive Chef, Thistle Hill Tavern, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Tiffany Minter, Executive Sous Chef, The Cecil, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Joe Cecchini, Chef de Cuisine, The Boarding House, Chicago, IL (winner)
Episode notes: Mac and cheese was the theme of the competition.
Season 26 (2015)
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Series Season
No. No.
317 1 "A Chopped Halloween" October 6, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: gory ribs, broccoli rabe, blood soup, mozzarella eyeballs
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: lobster, pickled pigs lips, squid ink pasta, coffin toast
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Day of the Dead cookies, watermelon brain, chocolate covered
Geoffrey Zakarian
bugs, boo-nilla shakes
Contestants:
Jeny Weimer, Executive Chef & Co-Owner, The Steel Cart, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Celinda Norton, Chef & Food Blogger, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the entrée)
Leo Mamaril, Chef de Tournade, Pearl & Ash, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Heather Borden, Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This was a Halloween themed episode. The coffin toast in the entree round consisted of a
toasted bread boat filled with seafood and a cream sauce. The "boo-nilla" shakes in the dessert round were
vanilla milkshakes. In the entrée round, Chef Norton cut herself, contaminating her dish. The judges did not eat
her food as a result.
318 2 "Chopped Catwalk" October 15, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tuna in a bag, gazpacho, finger limes, kale chips
Marc Murphy
Entrée: sea bass, veggie tray with hummus, avocados, chia seeds
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: strawberry lemonade, butter crackers, coconut fruit pops, cape
Maneet Chauhan
gooseberries
Contestants:
Din Yates, Model/Chef & Restaurateur, Cheeky Sandwiches, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Crosby Tailor, Model/Chef & Entrepreneur, Eat Dessert, Burn Fat, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the
entrée)
Danika Brysha, Model/Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Ashley Holt, Model/Pastry Chef & Owner, Sugar Monster Sweets, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Episode notes: All of the contestants are models.
319 3 "Food Truck Kitchen" October 27, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: bao buns, cracklings, duck sauce, gyros
Scott Conant
Entrée: bibimbap, rainbow chard, fresh chickpeas, footlong hot dogs
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: doughnuts, green apricots, cocoa hazelnut spread, ice cream
Geoffrey Zakarian
bars
Contestants:
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Franky Karagiorgos, Chef and Co-owner of Uncle Gussy's Greek Food Truck, New York, NY (eliminated
Jonny Silverberg, Owner, Napkin Friends Food Truck, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the entrée)
Leah Wilcox, Chef and Owner, Babycakes Food Truck, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert)
Hilda Hilman, Owner, Bumbu Food Truck, Seattle, WA (winner)
Episode notes: All of the competitors in this episode own food trucks.
320 4 "Military Vets" November 10, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: roasted chicken, seven-layer dip, corn on the cob, scalloped
Marc Murphy
potatoes
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: meatloaf, corn muffin mix, green tomatoes, yogurt parfait
Chris Santos
Dessert: lemonade, ballpark peanuts, puffed rice cereal bars, peaches
Contestants:
Ellen Adams, Personal Chef/Air Force Veteran, Rochester, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Alex Magloire, Executive Chef/Navy Veteran, Bank on Mattison, Asbury Park, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Johnny Ulloa, Sous Chef/Coast Guard Veteran, Village Pourhouse, New York, NY (eliminated after the
dessert)
Roshara Sanders, Executive Chef/Army Veteran, Milford, CT (winner)
Episode notes: All contestants are veterans of the United States Military Services.
321 5 "Chopped Desserts!" November 23, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: (chocolate round) Mississippi mud pie, brie cheese, Italian
maraschino cherries, potato crisps Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: (candy round) champagne, wafer sheets, cookie spread, green Alex Guarnaschelli
strawberries Johnny Iuzzini
Dessert: (cake round) avocado, rangpur limes, hazelnut flour, Persian rice
Contestants:
Sarah Mispagel, Pastry Chef, Nightwood, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Anthony Hunt, Corporate Pastry Chef, Restaurant People Group, South Florida, FL (eliminated after the
entrée)
Jasmin Bell, Manager & Pastry Chef, Le Rêve Bakery & Café, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the dessert)
Mathew Rice, Executive Pastry Chef, Girl & The Goat, Chicago, IL (winner)
Episode notes: 4 pastry chefs competed in a special competition where all 3 rounds are dessert rounds. Each
round focused on a different dessert, as listed above. The 1st round was 30 minutes instead of 20 due to the
change in format. The 3rd round was 60 minutes instead of 30 to allow the chefs enough time to bake and
decorate their cakes.
322 6 "In-Laws, in Teams!" December 10, 2015
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Appetizer: lasagna, arugula, onion blossom chips, wine purse Amanda Freitag
Entrée: brisket, imitation sunny-side up eggs, mashed potatoes, leeks Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: monkey bread, feijoa, cream cheese, orange blossom water Maneet Chauhan
Contestants:
Ada Santa and Jaime Santa (eliminated after the appetizer)

Joan Low and Linda Low (eliminated after the entrée)
Kathie Leonard and Danielle Leonard (eliminated after the dessert)
Mara Cristiani and Gena Cristiani (winner)
Episode notes: The contestants were teams of two amateur cooks, each consisting of a mother-in-law and her
daughter-in-law (listed above in that order). The wine purse in the first round contained white Bordeaux. The
imitation sunny-side up eggs in the second round were made from tofu and soy.
323 7 "Family Affair" December 15, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pork roll, baby eggplant, pizza dough, Chinese spaghetti sauce
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: chicken breasts, tzatziki, stinging nettles, cornbread stuffing
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: cassata cake, white chocolate chips, blood orange crackers, pine
Marc Murphy
nuts
Contestants:
Ryan Profetto (John's/Heather's son) (eliminated after the appetizer)

John Profetto (Heather's husband) (eliminated after the entrée)
Kate Campbell (Heather's sister) (eliminated after the dessert)
Heather Profetto (winner)
Episode notes: All four contestants are family members that work at the same family restaurant.
324 8 "Battle of the Grandpas" December 17, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: bologna, mango salsa, frozen hashbrowns, maple egg cream
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: London broil, rutabaga, broccoli rabe, peanut butter taffy bites
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: strawberry pretzel pie, kiwi, chocolate milk powder, orange-
Chris Santos
flavored liqueur
Contestants:
Artie Wachtel (eliminated after the appetizer)

Stanley Myers (eliminated after the entrée)
Gary Stamm (eliminated after the dessert)
Nelson Andreu (winner)
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Episode notes: All competitors are grandfathers. The contestants were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round
instead of the usual 20. Gary Stamm is the father of former Chopped contestant April Stamm.
Season 27 (2016)
This is the first season where Marc Murphy didn't appear as a judge in any episode.
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No. No.
325 1 "Knife Strife" January 5, 2016
Appetizer: arancini, blood sausage, lemongrass, ajo dulce Christian Petroni

Entrée: porchetta, popcorn on the cob, okra, crema catalana Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: lardo, smoked maple syrup, pizza dough, tartufo Chris Santos
Contestants:
Gary Ly, Sous Chef, Underbelly, Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dawn Burrell, Line Cook, Uchi, Houston, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Jason Kerr, Chef & Food Sourcer, Houston, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Raffaele Ronca, Chef & Restaurateur, Rafele Ristorante, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Guest judge Christian Petroni was a former Chopped champion (Episode 4.5 – "Mussels
Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do") and Chopped tournament competitor (Episode 5.7 - "$50,000 Tournament:
Round Four").
326 2 "Healthy Rivalry" January 12, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: beets, 100-calorie almond pack, cauliflower pizza crust, Chilean
Geoffrey Zakarian
sea bass fillets
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: bone broth, teff, edamame noodles, grass-fed beef strip loin
Scott Conant
Dessert: ghee, coconut sugar, guava, chickpea flour
Contestants:
Aviv Regev, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Charles Chen, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Brenden Darby, Private Chef, Kitchit, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Jesa Henneberry, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Contestants were asked to cook healthy, nutritious, and lighter dishes, with nothing too fatty or
heavy.
327 3 "Brunch Battle" January 19, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked whitefish, deviled quail eggs, biscuits, bloody mary
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: duck eggs, (whole) chicken, waffles, mimosa
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: farm fresh eggs, cappuccino, Concord grape doughnuts, poached
Chris Santos
pears
Contestants:
Nick Williams, Executive Chef, Littleneck, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
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Kirsten Hocker, Chef, Beehive Oven, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Zack Northcutt, Executive Chef, Swift's Attic, Austin, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Eric Gibbs, Sous Chef, Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, San Francisco, CA (winner)
Episode notes: Contestants were asked to make brunch-themed dishes.
328 4 "Chinese New Year" January 26, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Peking duck, leeks, Chinese New Year eight-treasure rice
Scott Conant
pudding, Chinese sausage
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: chicken feet, turnip cakes, dragon fruit, whole red snapper
Chris Cheung
Dessert: giant fortune cookies, good luck candy, ginger beer, winter melon
Contestants:
Justin Herrera, Sous Chef, Navy, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Vanarin Kuch, Pastry Chef, Andaz, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Martin Weaver, Chef de Cuisine, KUU, Houston, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Kathy Fang, Executive Chef, Fang Restaurant, San Francisco, CA (winner)
Episode notes: This was a Chinese New Year-themed episode.
329 5 "Tailgate Party" February 2, 2016
Appetizer: quinoa burgers, deep-fried bacon, screwdriver, hoagie dip Aarón Sanchez
Entrée: bratwurst, shredded cheddar, beer, grilled corn Chris Santos
Dessert: corn chip bars, rum & cola, blackberries, bananas Eddie Jackson
Contestants:
Kirk Bronsord, Oakland, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)

Nick Caputi, Queens, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Tim Lyons, Houston, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Jill Falgiano, West New York, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode was tailgating; the baskets were replaced by coolers. The contestants
were amateur cooks and experienced tailgaters. Instead of the traditional chefs coats, the contestants wore
specially made Chopped football jerseys.
330 6 "Bacon Boys" February 7, 2016
Appetizer: slab bacon, baby turnips, bacon-flavored popcorn, banana jam Scott Conant
Entrée: ham hock, dandelion greens, bacon ice cream, back bacon Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: "bacon & egg" gummies, figs, chicharron, lardo Chris Santos
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Contestants:
Nick Lisotto, Executive Chef, The Racquet Club, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Gray Rollin, Chef & Restaurateur, Belly, Santa Rosa, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Coby Farrow, Executive Chef, Esther & Carol, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jay Abrams, Executive Chef, Bi-Rite Market, San Francisco, CA (winner)
Episode notes: This was a bacon-themed episode, featuring bacon in every basket. The "bacon" gummies in the
third round were strawberry gummies. All the chefs were males and wore specially made bacon T-shirts and
blue jean aprons instead of the chefs coats.
331 7 "Love Bites" February 9, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: oysters, avocados, chocolate-covered strawberries, whipped
Geoffrey Zakarian
cream vodka
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: figs, mead, asparagus, bone-in rib eye
Scott Conant
Dessert: chocolate mousse, eclairs, pomegranates, port wine
Contestants:
Mark Bailey, Private Chef, Chef Bailey, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Giovanna Alvarez, Executive Sous Chef, Mandarin Oriental, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Rafaelle Solinas, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Joshua Van Den Berg, Line Cook, Aldea, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This episode had a theme of love and aphrodisiacs, with each basket containing one or more
ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs.
332 8 "Ready for Redemption" February 16, 2016
Appetizer: pig snouts, fava beans, teething biscuits, strawberry daiquiri jam Chris Santos
Entrée: cheesecake, leg of lamb, garam masala, bitter melon Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: cocoa nibs, durian paste, raspberries, coconut milk Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Gilbert Delgado (Episode 20.12 – "Chopped Chops") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Danika Brysha (Episode 26.2 – "Chopped Catwalk") (eliminated after the entrée)
Anastacia Song (Episode 22.8 – "Late Night Food Brawl") (eliminated after the dessert)
Timothy Witcher (Episode 22.12 – "Thrill of the Grill") (winner)
Episode notes: Every contestant was a former runner-up seeking redemption.
333 9 "Cooking Caribbean" February 23, 2016
Appetizer: shrimp, papaya, canned spiced ham, mofongo Aarón Sanchez
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Entrée: goat chops, chickpeas, callaloo, whole coconuts Tino Feliciano

Dessert: sugarcane, mangoes, sweet potatoes, rum John Suley
Contestants:
Keisha Bocage, Chef & Owner, Bocage Catering, Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Rocco Nankervis, Executive Chef, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Houston, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Brandon Soverall, Chef de Cuisine, Triniti Restaurant + Bar, Houston, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Andre Fowles, Sous Chef, Miss Lily's, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This was a Caribbean themed episode: contestants were asked to create Caribbean-inspired
dishes, each basket contained ingredients used in Caribbean cuisine, and each contestant specialized in a
particular Caribbean cuisine. During the entrée round, contestants were given a hammer to open the coconut.
The callaloo greens in the entrée round appeared to be the variety from taro leaves.
334 10 "Truck Stop Stars" March 1, 2016
Appetizer: red-eye gravy, fennel, black garlic, meatloaf mix Amanda Freitag
Entrée: grits, cola, purple cauliflower, cube steak Chris Santos
Dessert: french fries, cactus pears, apple pie, bacon Aarón Sanchez
Contestants:
Jake Harbeck, Chef, Iowa 80 Kitchen, Walcott, IA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Shaun Yazbek, Executive Chef, Dysart's Store & Restaurant, Bangor, ME (eliminated after the entrée)
Eva Dix, Chef & Co-Owner, Dixie, McLean, IL (eliminated after the dessert)
J.R. Tiger, Chef, Country Pride, TA Travel Center, Harrisburg, PA (winner)
Episode notes: Every contestant was a chef at a truck stop.
335 11 "Beg, Borrow or Eel" March 8, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: uova da raviolo, comté cheese, fresh bacon bits, eel
Chris Santos
Entrée: Italian olive salad, Cornish hens, crisp bread, puntarelle
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: satay peanut sauce, ripe yellow plantains, chocolate snack pies,
Aarón Sánchez
black vinegar
Contestants:
Haley Sausner, Chef de Cuisine, Firefly, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jase Grimm, Executive Chef, The Canteen, Brookhaven, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Ryan Lory, Executive Sous Chef, Charlie Palmer Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Shannen Tune, Food Truck Chef, Craft Burger Food Truck, Houston, TX (winner)
336 12 "Chopped: College" March 15, 2016
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Appetizer: rice & beans, chicken cutlets, tomato soup, energy drink
Chris Santos
Entrée: coffee, Brussels sprouts, frozen mac & cheese, skirt steak
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: chocolate hazelnut spread, graham cracker cereal, rambutans,
Maneet Chauhan
lime gelatin shots
Contestants:
Danielle Wilk (Rutgers University) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Alvin Zhou (Colombia University) (eliminated after the entrée)
Drew Friedman (Lafayette College) (eliminated after the dessert)
Jenn Cheng (New York University) (winner)
Episode notes: Every contestant was an amateur cook and college undergraduate.
337 13 "The Bold and the Baconful" March 17, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: bacon-wrapped grilled cheese sandwiches, truffle carpaccio,
baby eggplant, clotted cream Chris Santos
Entrée: pork shoulder, tea noodles, kohlrabi, agua fresca Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: honeycrisp apples, extra-spicy cheese puffs, quick cook rice, Nick Anderer
French butter
Contestants:
Sean Carroll, Chef, Melange Creperie, Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Angela Rowley, Chef, Metis Foods, Houston, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Martin Horsey, Chef, Stab It Food Truck, Houston, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Justin Turner, Chef & Restaurateur, Bernie's Burger Bus, Houston, TX (winner)
Episode notes: Every contestant was a "street food chef" from Houston, Texas.
Season 28 (2016)
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No. No.
338 1 "Chopped Champions: Battle 1, Best of the Best" March 29, 2016
Appetizer: soft pretzels, green romano beans, papaya, pig ears Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: grouper, frilly mustard greens, bread cheese, beer flight Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: curry cooking sauce, lady apples, coconut brittle, baby artichokes Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Stacey Givens (Episode 22.13 – "Scoops On!") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Daniel Sharp (Episode 23.1 – "Every 'Wich Way") (eliminated after the entrée)
Elderoy Arendse (Episode 20.13 – "Pesto Chango") (eliminated after the dessert)
Meny Vaknin (Episode 22.11 – "Hot Stuff") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: First episide of a five-part tournament. Four returning champions compete for a spot in the
tournament finale. The beer flight in the second round contained four different types of beer.
339 2 "Chopped Champions: Battle 2, Fighting Shape" April 5, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked sausage, cavatappi, Napa cabbage, frozen yogurt
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: beef kidneys, petite French lentils, beets, pickled cockles
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: queso arrocero, peanut butter chocolate wafers, raspberry spoon
Marcus Samuelsson
fruit, dandelion coffee
Contestants:
Georgeann Leaming (Episode 19.9 – "Peri Peri Determined") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Thiago Silva (Episode 22.10 – "Fabulous Baker Boys") (eliminated after the entrée)
Dafna Mizrahi (Episode 24.12 – "Chopped Gastropub") (eliminated after the dessert)
Adam Greenberg (Episode 22.8 – "Late Night Food Brawl") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Second episide of a five-part tournament. Four returning champions compete for a spot in the
tournament finale. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the smoked sausage in the first round was a
product of Chopped sponsor Hillshire Farms. The frozen yogurt in the first round was not flavored.
340 3 "Chopped Champions: Battle 3, Chefs in Control" April 12, 2016
Appetizer: chicken livers, cinnamon whiskey, edamame, grape licorice Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: duck breasts, harissa, pear frangipane tart, orange sherbet Chris Santos
Dessert: bison jerky, sour cream, freeze-dried blueberries, egg waffles Christian Petroni
Contestants:
Raffaele Ronca (Episode 27.1 – "Knife Strife") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Mo Major (Episode 23.7 – "T.G.I. Fry-Day") (eliminated after the entrée)
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Roro Morales (Episode 22.1 – "Mummies and Gummies") (eliminated after the dessert)
Deborah Caplan (Episode 25.10 – "Oktoberfest!") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Third episide of a five-part tournament. Four returning champions compete for a spot in the
tournament finale. Guest judge Christian Petroni was a former Chopped champion (Episode 4.5 – "Mussels
Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do") and Chopped tournament competitor (Episode 5.7 - "$50,000 Tournament:
Round Four").
341 4 "Chopped Champions: Battle 4, Kitchen Storm" April 19, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: stone crab claws, butterfly leaves, vanilla frosting, peach-
Aarón Sánchez
strawberry salsa
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: rack of wild boar, dried spicy mango, baby kale, piña colada
Angie Mar
Dessert: saffron, honeycomb, duck mousse, sea beans
Contestants:
Silvia Baldini (Episode 23.10 – "Fake Cake, Real Stakes") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Adam Sappington (Episode 23.6 – "Double Trouble") (eliminated after the entrée)
Jackie Sappington (Episode 23.6 – "Double Trouble") (eliminated after the dessert)
Andre Fowles (Episode 27.9 – "Cooking Caribbean") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Fourth episide of a five-part tournament. Four returning champions compete for a spot in the
tournament finale. Contestants Adam and Jackie Sappington had previously won a couples' team competition
episode, but competed individually in this episode. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second
Chopped: Grill Masters tournament (Special 11 - "Grill Masters: Episode Five"). The duck mousse in the third
round contained duck liver and port wine.
342 5 "Chopped Champions: Conclusion, $50,000 Pay Day" April 26, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Mangalitsa pork burgers, chow mein noodles, tardivo, blood
clams Amanda Freitag
Entrée: leg of lamb, blue cheese lollipops, cognac, cardoons Scott Conant
Dessert: chocoflan, satsuma mandarin, smoked almonds, caramelized Angie Mar
onions
Contestants:
Meny Vaknin (Episode 22.11 – "Hot Stuff") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Deborah Caplan (Episode 25.10 – "Oktoberfest!") (eliminated after the entrée)
Andre Fowles (Episode 27.9 – "Cooking Caribbean") (eliminated after the dessert)
Adam Greenberg (Episode 22.8 – "Late Night Food Brawl") (winner)
Episode notes: Fifth episide of a five-part tournament. The winners of the four previous episodes compete for
$50,000. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped: Grill Masters tournament (Special 11 -
"Grill Masters: Episode Five").
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343 6 "Cinco de Mayo Fiesta" May 3, 2016
Appetizer: margarita pie, nopales, masa dough, mahi mahi Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: corn cookies, Mexican-style cheese blend, jicama, beef barbacoa Amanda Freitag
Dessert: piñata, black beans, crema, Mexican hot chocolate Ulrich Koberstein
Contestants:
Artist Thornton (eliminated after the appetizer)

Sylva Senat (eliminated after the entrée)
Telmo Faria (eliminated after the dessert)
Adrian Ramirez (winner)
Episode notes: This was a Cinco de Mayo themed episode; contestants were asked to cook Mexican cuisine.
The piñata in the third round contained assorted candies for the contestants to use. All four contestants were
male.
344 7 "Tortellini Trials" May 10, 2016
Appetizer: tortellini, goat milk caramel, bottarga, radishes Marc Murphy

Entrée: jambalaya, marlin, chocolate covered garlic, kale Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: olive oil tortas, rambutan, coconut milk, lime pickle David Loewenberg
Contestants:
Crystal Wahpepah, Chef & Owner, Wahpepah's Kitchen, Oakland, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Daniel Fleming, Sous Chef, Zylo Tuscan Steak House, Hoboken, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Laercio 'Junior' Chamon, Chef & Restaurateur, Zoe Bistro, Little Silver, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Lauren Van Liew, Caterer, Chef Cova's Catering, Red Bank, NJ (winner)
345 8 "Hungry for Love" May 17, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: scallops, dirty martini, Buddha's hand, dates
Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: veal chuck roast, bucatini pasta, honeynut squash, chocolate lips
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: rose bud tea, chocolate honeycomb candy, crème anglaise,
Christian Petroni
mangosteens
Contestants:
Peter Endrigian & Sally Meehan (eliminated after the appetizer)

Tayo Ola & Elena Ng (eliminated after the entrée)
Miles McKirdy & Stephanie Rizzolo (eliminated after the dessert)
Ian Phillips & Santana Benítez (winner)
Episode notes: This was a team competition, with each team consisting of two amateur cooks meeting for the
first time as blind dates. The episode focused not only on the cooking, but also on how well the dates got along.
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346 9 "Summer Heat" May 24, 2016
Appetizer: lobster, zucchini, cucumber pineapple cooler, sand castle cake Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: clambake, fresh chickpeas, potato chips, rainbow chard Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: fruit kabobs, iced tea, whipped topping, ice cream sandwiches Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Dean Barker, Sous Chef, Catch, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Allison Kave, Chef & Owner, Butter & Scotch, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Adrianna Montano, Sous Chef, Boqueria, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Ken West, Executive Chef, Desi's Restaurant & Bar, North Caldwell, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: This was a summertime-themed episode. Each basket contained ingredients associated with
summertime. Chef Kave is the sister of former Chopped champion and Chopped tournament competitor Corwin
Kave. The sand castle cake in the first round was pound cake with a graham cracker "sand". The clambake in
the second round contained mussels, steamer clams, potatoes, corn, and seaweed.
347 10 "Deadliest Baskets" May 31, 2016
Appetizer: rattlesnake, cherimoya, rhubarb, ghost pepper Marc Murphy

Entrée: alligator, absinthe, oysters, delicata squash Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: huitlacoche, nutmeg, butterscotch beer, 'shark' (see notes) Marcus Samuelsson
Contestants:
John Beatty, Executive Chef, Catch, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Mike Bianco, Chef de Cuisine, The Cookery, Dobbs Ferry, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Mitchell Faber, Caterer, McCalls Catering & Events, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Erin Smith, Executive Chef, MAIN Kitchen, JW Marriott Hotel, Houston, TX (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket featured dangerous ingredients, some deadly if prepared improperly. The 'shark' in
the dessert round was a carved watermelon.
348 11 "Chopping Block Blues" June 7, 2016
Appetizer: Scotch eggs, baby leeks, crema, sauerkraut Geoffrey Zakarian

Entrée: mackerel, squid ink base, candied orange peel, graffiti eggplant Marc Murphy
Dessert: fruit ring cereal, molasses, cherries, sesame candy Janine Booth
Contestants:
Lenny Messina, Chef de Cuisine, Lola, Great Neck, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Bruce Marais, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Katherine Fuchs, Executive Chef & Restaurateur, The Thirsty Koala, Queens, NY (eliminated after the
dessert)
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Mark Liberman, Executive Chef & Restaurateur, AQ, Bon Marché, San Francisco, CA (winner)
349 12 "San Franchopco" June 14, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: garlic fries, pea tendrils, shishito peppers, mission style burritos
Scott Conant
Entrée: California common beer, Chinese okra, quince, quail
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: Irish coffee, sourdough bread bowl, California pomegranates,
Chris Santos
chocolate bars
Contestants:
Mariko Wilkinson, Farm Chef, Hog Island Oyster Co., Marshall, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sean Thomas, Chef de Cuisine, Blue Plate, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Emily Hansen, Private Chef, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Joe Sasto, Sous Chef, San Francisco, CA (winner)
Episode notes: All four chefs are from the San Francisco Bay area. Baskets each featured one or more San
Francisco-themed ingredients.
350 13 "Leap of Faith" June 21, 2016
Appetizer: salmon, spring onions, raw white honey, Ezekiel bread Marc Murphy
Entrée: lamb shoulder steaks, quince, cerignola olives, kosher wine Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: figs, rainbow carrots, macadamia nuts, hamantaschen Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Father Justin Matro, Benedictine Monk & Pastor, Crabtree, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sister Sara Marks, Franciscan Nun, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
Rabbi Hanoch Hecht, Rhinebeck, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Pastor Areli Biggers, Family Life Pastor, Hopkington, MA (winner)
Episode notes: All four contestants were amateur cooks and religious leaders. Baskets each featured one or
more biblical-themed or religious-themed ingredients. Rabbi Hecht is strictly kosher and therefore could not cook
meat and dairy in the same competition. To accommodate this, the baskets kept kosher, and the pantry was
stocked with dairy substitutes such as margarine and non-dairy whipping cream.
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No. No.
351 1 "Fried Chicken Time" August 7, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: half-roasted chicken thighs, scallion pancakes, kimchi, cherry
cola sundae sauce Marc Murphy
Entrée: whole brined chickens, pimento cheese, okra, peach cobbler Amanda Freitag
Dessert: chicken skin, Nashville hot chicken paste, sweet potato ice Craig Samuel
cream, buttermilk biscuits
Contestants:
Jayson Reynolds, Chef & Caterer, @t Large Chef Services, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Shanice Fleming, Line Cook, Root and Bone, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Tyler Henderson, Executive Chef, Haak Vineyard & Winery, Santa Fe, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Brandon Peacock, Executive Chef, Dat Spot..., San Francisco, CA (winner)
Episode notes: The special theme of this episode was fried chicken; the chefs were required to fry chicken in
each round. The deep-fryer was turned off, and each chef was given a pre-heated pot of oil on their station.
Chef Reynolds' wife is Chopped Champion Janelle Reynolds.
352 2 "Snail Snafus" August 9, 2016
Appetizer: canned escargot, popcorn shoots, cocktail franks, orzo Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: tilefish, chayote squash, garlic knots, cookie butter chocolate bites Amanda Freitag
Dessert: pomelo, marcona almonds, grenadine, angel food cake Edward Lee
Contestants:
William Gilchriest, Executive Chef, Brooklyn Athletic Club, Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Elisha Weitz, Corporate Chef, Flik, Parsippany, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Kaley Laird, Executive Chef & Pastry Chef, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Aarthi Sampath, Chef de Cuisine, Junoon, New York, NY (winner)
353 3 "Hot Doggin'" August 14, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: alpaca hot dogs, sauerkraut, carrot ketchup, pâté
Entrée: wagyu beef hot dogs, quail eggs, watermelon radishes, canned Marc Murphy
chili Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: corn dogs, coffee toffee, chocolate-covered jalapeños, deep-fried Amanda Freitag
cookie dough
Contestants:
Cameron Cain, Executive Chef, The Men's Club, Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Seth Carter, Chef de Partie, Showdogs, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Rey Martinez, Executive Chef, Park Luncheonette & Bar Matchless, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the
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dessert)
Rachael Zavala, Executive Chef, The Growler, Danville, CA (winner)
Episode notes: The special theme for this competition was hot dogs. All three baskets contained hot dogs in
some form.
354 4 "Souper Chefs" August 16, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: dill pickle soup, red watercress, lime curd, steelhead trout
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: habanero beer, pork ribs, purple asparagus, fig dragées
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: smoked brown sugar, baby pineapples, empanada dough, French
Christian Petroni
single malt whiskey
Contestants:
Donato Deserio, Executive Chef, Il Bastardo, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Pasquale Abbatiello, Executive Chef, Wood & Fire, Pleasantville, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Tariq Abdullah-Muhammad, Sous Chef, Cecil, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Veronica Flores, Executive Chef, Buceo 95, New York, NY (winner)
355 5 "Chili Cook-Off" August 21, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pork cheek, kohlrabi, Mexican chocolate, chorizo
Entrée: boneless short ribs, spicy gummy peppers, choclo, smoked turkey Aarón Sánchez
wings Amanda Freitag
Dessert: jalebi, sweet/spicy cocktail sugar, habichuelas con dulce, roasted Maneet Chauhan
red peppers
Contestants:
Jim Angelus, Chef & Restaurateur, Bacon Bacon, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Natacha Supplice, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Eric Adjepong, Personal Chef & Entrepreneur, Pinch & Plate, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Matthew Arlington, Executive Chef & Restaurateur, Union Hall, Hoboken, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: The chefs were required to create chili-themed dishes in each round.
356 6 "Teen Tournament: Battle 1" August 23, 2016
Appetizer: waffle tacos, yogurt covered pretzels, broccolini, speck Scott Conant
Entrée: capon, purple cabbage, ranch dressing, pizza casserole Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: banana split brownies, avocados, ribbon candy, wasabi peanuts Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Nicholas Capone, 15 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Myla Njai, 15 (eliminated after the entrée)
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Jared Goldberg, 17 (eliminated after the dessert)

Kamryn Kohler, 16 (winner)
Episode notes: Part one of a five-part tournament featuring teenage amateur cooks. For the whole tournament,
the first round is 30 minutes instead of the usual 20.
357 7 "Teen Tournament: Battle 2" August 30, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Saucisson En Croute, Quinoa, White Harissa, Seaweed Salad
Scott Conant
Entrée: Squid, Lemon Candy, Kusa Squash, Shrimp Cocktail
Marc Murphy
Dessert: French pastries, Citrus soda, Strawberries, Pirate's breakfast
Aarón Sánchez
(eggs and bacon)
Contestants:
Nathan Spiro, 17 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Tommy McMonagle, 17 (eliminated after the entrée)
Samantha Haas, 16 (eliminated after the dessert)
Lyanna Cintron, 17 (winner)
Episode notes: Part two of a five-part tournament featuring teenage amateur cooks.
358 8 "Teen Tournament: Battle 3" September 6, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Korean short ribs, apple green tea coolers, Brussels sprouts,
Scott Conant
Gorgonzola dulce
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: Skate wing, rainbow pasta, bok choy, Giardiniera
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: Pate a choux, cherry tomatoes, balsamic jelly, chocolate milk
Contestants:
Brittany Matteson, 17 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Mukanjo Mukuka, 17 (eliminated after the entrée)
Remmi Smith, 15 (eliminated after the dessert)
Gabriel Chirinos, 15 (winner)
Episode notes: Part three of a five-part tournament featuring teenage amateur cooks.
359 9 "Twins for the Win" September 8, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: double-yolked eggs, pickled pork skins, broccoli rabe, crawfish
tails Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: peas in a pod, crown roast of pork, root beer float, Japanese Alex Guarnaschelli
sweet potatoes Marc Murphy
Dessert: ya pears, fennel pollen, pate sucree, Brazil nuts
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Contestants:
Tammy Lakatos-Shames & Lyssie Lakatos, Nutritionists, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Pamela & Wendy Drew, Chef & Restaurateurs, Amawele's South African Kitchen, San Francisco, CA
Charlie & Michael Kalish, Instructors & Restaurateurs, Cheese Twins, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after
the dessert)
Matt & Mike Romine, Chefs & Restaurateurs, Mulefoot Gastropub, Imlay City, MI (winner)
Episode notes: This was a team competition featuring four teams of twin chefs. Aaron Sanchez' twin brother
Rodgrido Sanchez made an appearance during the dessert round.
360 10 "Teen Tournament: Battle 4" September 13, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: porcini mushrooms, verjus, linzer torte cookies, rabbit in a can
Entrée: bison skirt steak, snap peas, guanciale, chocolate-covered potato Scott Conant
chips Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: seedless red grapes, building block candy, bee sting cake, Amanda Freitag
sparkling cider
Contestants:
Jeffrey Heilman, 18 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jonas Park, 16 (eliminated after the entrée)
Shawna DeLima, 17 (eliminated after the dessert)
Eliana de Las Casas, 15 (winner)
Episode notes: Part four of a five-part tournament featuring teenage amateur cooks.
361 11 "Naan the Wiser" September 15, 2016
Appetizer: blood sausage, crosnes, cranberries, naan Scott Conant

Entrée: pad thai, oyster mushrooms, finger limes, dover sole Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: guava, baby bananas, rum raisin chèvre, pistachio twists Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Surbhi Sahni, Business Owner & Chef, Bittersweet NYC, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brittany Eaden, Business Owner & Chef, Chix in Charge, Houston, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Joel Lamica, Executive Chef, Tigerlily, Berkeley, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Florian Wehrli, Executive Chef, Triomph, New York, NY (winner)
362 12 "Teen Tournament: Finale Fight" September 20, 2016
Appetizer: mussels, cipollini onions, confetti popcorn, merguez sausage Scott Conant
Entrée: prime rib, funnel cakes, dried crabs, okra Amanda Freitag
Dessert: gelatin fish bowl, mangoes, graham crackers, cream cheese Geoffrey Zakarian
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Contestants:
Gabriel Chirinos, 15 (eliminated after the appetizer)

Lyanna Cintron, 17 (eliminated after the entrée)
Kamryn Kohler, 16 (eliminated after the dessert)
Eliana de Las Casas, 15 (winner)
Episode notes: Part five of a five-part tournament featuring teenage amateur cooks. The four remaining teen
chefs competed for a $25,000 grand prize. The other three finalists each received a $1,000 FoodNetwork.com
gift certificate and an authentic red Chopped chefs coat.
363 13 "Worst Cooks Challenge" September 27, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: frog legs, red finger chilies, bok choy, pig face roulade
Scott Conant
Entrée: hanger steak, baby corn, tequila, lime curd
Anne Burrell
Dessert: bosc pears, black currant dijon, cocoa powder, brown sugar
Chris Santos
cinnamon pita chips
Contestants:
Amber Brauner - Season 5 Winner (eliminated after the appetizer)

Genique Freeman - Season 6 Runner-up (eliminated after the entrée)
Kristen Redmond - Season 6 Winner (eliminated after the dessert)
Jamie Thomas - Season 5 Runner-up (winner)
Episode notes: Contestants were previous winners and runners-up from Worst Cooks in America. Burrell serves
as the guest judge for this episode
Season 30 (2016)
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No. No.
364 1 "Kefir and Loathing" September 22, 2016
Appetizer: pork secreto, asparagus, kefir, truffle flavored potato chips Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: black sea bass, yuca, flat runner beans, blueberry grappa Amanda Freitag
Dessert: knafeh, passion fruit, pistachio paste, brown bread in a can Giorgio Rapicavoli
Contestants:
Enzo Neri, Executive Chef of Gradisca, New York City, NY. (eliminated after the appetizer)
Soraya Carrington, Personal Chef & Caterer, New Jersey. (eliminated after the entrée)
Erica Schaal, Private Chef & Caterer, San Francisco, CA. (eliminated after the dessert)
Josh Arcilla, Corporate Caterer, San Francisco, CA. (winner)
Episode notes: Guest judge Giorgio Rapicavoli is a two-time Chopped Champion.
365 2 "Sweetbread Dread" September 29, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: vinegar pie, plantains, poblano peppers, sardines
Scott Conant
Entrée: sweetbreads, daikon radishes, bok choy, dried scallops
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: fresh bee pollen, canned white wine, edible flowers, cheddar
Marc Murphy
biscuit mix
Contestants:
Joey Malim (eliminated after the appetizer)

Alfred DiMartini (eliminated after the entrée)
Krista Espinal (eliminated after the dessert)
Julieta Liebhoff (winner)
366 3 "Best Halloween Ever" October 3, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: zombie hand, dinosaur kale, ghost pepper mayo, jack o' lantern
peppers Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: bloodshot eyeballs, bone marrow, salty fingers, pork tenderloin Amanda Freitag
Dessert: goat cheese spider, candy corn cookies, worms in dirt, horned Scott Conant
melon
Contestants:
Ebony Amber (eliminated after the appetizer)

James Roberts (eliminated after the entrée)
Gina Gullo (eliminated after the dessert)
Joshua Potter "Schwa de Vivre", Drag Queen, (winner)
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Episode notes: This was a Halloween themed episode. All contestants were amateur cooks dressed in
costumes. The zombie hand was meatloaf in the shape of a hand and mashed potatoes. The jack o lantern
peppers were orange bell peppers cut to resemble jack o' lanterns. The bloodshot eyeballs were dyed
hard-boiled eggs. The salty fingers were sea beans. The worms in dirt were gummy worms and chocolate
sandwich cookies.
367 4 "On the Quack Burner" October 6, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pickled turnips, oroblanco, baba ganoush, duck tongues
Entrée: hanger steak, poached eggs, Italian cheese blend, wakame Marcus Samuelsson
tagliatelle Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: chocolate salted caramel licorice, spiced rum, cannoli cream, Scott Conant
banana bread
Contestants:
Thomas Brenner, Winemaker & Executive Chef, Napa Valley, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Annabelle Turner, Executive Pastry Chef, Vanilla Orchid Catering Co, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Anthony Rinaldi, Executive Chef & Owner, The Pearl Room, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Heidi Rae Weinstein, Personal Chef, Melbourne, CA (winner)
368 5 "Web Stars" October 11, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: emoji cookies, fennel, apricots, ground beef
Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: boar shoulder, sun-dried tomatoes, puff pastry, canned mac n
Alex Guarnaschelli
cheese
Laura Vitale
Dessert: vanilla cake mix, lavender, Szechuan peppercorns, almond water
Contestants:
Ameer Atari from "Epic Meal Time" (eliminated after the appetizer)
Katie Quinn from "QKatie" (eliminated after the entrée)
Noah Galuten from "The Food Feeder" (eliminated after the dessert)
Jen Phanomrat from "Just Eat Life" (winner)
Episode notes: The four contestants are YouTubers who run cooking shows on their channel.
369 6 "Turkey Day Heroes" November 14, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pumpkin pasta sauce, mache, pernil, turkey bread
Scott Conant
Entrée: fried turkey, kabocha squash, candied cranberries, cherpumple
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: black walnuts in syrup, beet yogurt, clementines, ear-of-corn
Marc Murphy
cupcakes
Contestants:
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Amber Keyser, Noah's Kitchen, Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)

Pam Johnson, Elijah's Promise, New Brunswick, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Adam Coleman, Clear Path for Veterans, Chittenango, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Alex Lawrence, Trinity/Food for the Homeless, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: All four chefs work in soup kitchens. All ingredients were Thanksgiving themed. Each chef
received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchen.
370 7 "Holiday Reality Check" December 5, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: menorah bread, tomato mozzarella wreath, variegated
radicchio, truffled pheasant
Scott Conant
Entrée: matzo ball soup, venison tenderloin, brussels sprouts, ugly sweater
Alex Guarnaschelli
cookies
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: ginger marshmallow men, advocaat, blood oranges, caramel
chocolate dreidels
Contestants:
Les Gold (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jenni Pulos (eliminated after the entrée)
Claudia Jordan (eliminated after the dessert)
Karina Smirnoff (winner)
Episode notes: All four contestants were reality TV show stars competing for charity. The baskets were holiday
themed.
371 8 "New Year's Bash" December 20, 2016
Appetizer: blini with caviar, collard greens, crab legs, champagne Scott Conant
Entrée: lobsters, black-eyed peas, dirty martini, boneless strip loin Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: countdown cake, 12 grapes, pomegranates, edible party horns Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Javani King, Executive Chef, Davis St Restaurant, Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lionel Haeberle, Executive Chef, Per Diem Restaurant, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Matt Davidson, Chef de Cuisine, Pizzeria Delfina, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Charleen Caabay, Chef & Restaurateur, Kainbigan, Oakland, CA (winner)
Episode notes: New Year's was the special theme for this episode, with each basket containing items commonly
associated with New Year's. Due to the extensive prep time needed for crab legs, the crab legs in the first
basket were pre-cooked and pre-cracked.
Season 31 (2016)
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No. No.
372 1 "Smorgastarta Your Engines" October 13, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: squid rings, fennel, chickpea miso, smörgåstårta
Scott Conant
Entrée: pumpkin swordfish, beef tallow, strawberry milk powder,
Amanda Freitag
artichokes
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: preserved eggplant, wafer sheets, ras el hanout, saturn peaches
Contestants:
Sylvia Becker, Chef & Owner, Wild Honey Catering, Bloomfield, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Marc Quiñones, Executive Chef, Inn and Spa at Loretto, Santa Fe, NM (eliminated after the entrée)
Kristina Sciarra, Executive Chef, Biroteca, Bel Air, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
Demetrio Zavala, Coporate Executive Chef, PRG Hospitality, Washington D.C. (winner)
373 2 "Tailgate Greats" October 18, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tailgate sandwiches, vegetables and dip, caramel corn, black
bean salsa Marc Murphy
Entrée: baby back ribs, brewmosa, hot Italian peppers, potato salad Amanda Freitag
Dessert: football pies, white nectarines, raspberry lambic beer, potato Chris Santos
chips
Contestants:
Ali Muhammad from Cranford, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)

Catherine Highland from Englewood, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
Gina Gray from Ossining, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Frank West from Bayonne, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: All the contestants were amateur cooks (but experienced tailgaters) and the theme of the
episode was tailgating. In keeping with the theme, the contestants wore specially made Chopped football jerseys
instead of chef coats, and the baskets were replaced with coolers. The contestants had 30 minutes in the
appetizer round.
374 3 "Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay, Part 1" October 20, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lutefisk, mache, skordalia, crunchy berry cereal (Bobby's
choice)
Marc Murphy
Entrée: beets, rose water syrup, chocolate-covered onions, lamb short ribs
Chris Santos
(Bobby's choice)
Bobby Flay
Dessert: wine flour, Mayhaw jelly, grilled cheese sandwiches, Marcona
almonds (Bobby's choice)
Contestants:
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Mackenzie Hilton (Episode 4.1 – "Rattle & Roll") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Bradley Stellings (Episode 18.11 – "Beer Here!") and (Episode 23.3 – "Chopped Again!") (eliminated after the
entrée)
Jay Abrams (Episode 27.6 – "Bacon Boys") (eliminated after the dessert)
Demetrio Zavala (Episode 31.1 – "Smorgastarta Your Engines") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: First part of a four-part tournament featuring twelve returning champions. Each episode's winner
progresses to the finale, where the three episode winners will compete to determine the tournament finalist. The
finalist will choose a dish and compete for $40,000 against Bobby Flay in making a better version of the dish. For
the whole tournament, one item in each basket is chosen by Bobby Flay. Mackenzie Hilton and Bradley Stellings
have both competed twice on Chopped prior to this tournament. Mackenzie Hilton also competed in the 2010
Champions Tournament. Bradley Stellings was the runner-up in his original episode, but won a redemption
episode.
375 4 "Midnight Snack Attack" October 25, 2016
Appetizer: fried chicken, garlic scapes, Moscow mule, beet doughnuts Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: blue foot mushrooms, pizza, duck fat fries, halal cart lamb & rice Amanda Freitag
Dessert: breakfast sandwich, fruit cereal, sour plums, rum butter ice cream Aarón Sánchez
Contestants:
Alexa Wilkinson, Executive Chef, Alewife, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Mario Roca, Executive Chef, Well Dressed Burrito, Washington D.C. (eliminated after the entrée)
Alysis Vasquez, Chef & Owner, Chilltown Kitchen, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Lee Knoeppel, Executive Chef, Barcade, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The theme for this episode was late-night food.
376 5 "Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay, Part 2" October 27, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tropical fruit in a can, Delfino cilantro, abalone, fresno peppers
(Bobby's choice)
Bobby Flay
Entrée: whole Alaskan king crab, purple snow peas, lemon ice box cake,
Amanda Freitag
corn nuts (Bobby's choice)
Scott Conant
Dessert: licorice flavored liqueur, plums, cinnamon bun pancakes, crème
fraîche (Bobby's choice)
Contestants:
Shania Thomas (Episode 13.3 – "No Kidding!") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Heather Borden (Episode 26.1 – "A Chopped Halloween") (eliminated after the entrée)
Cory Morris (Episode 25.9 – "Bizarre Battle") (eliminated after the dessert)
Seis Kamimura (Episode 24.11 – "Tailgate Fate") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Second part of the Beat Bobby Flay tournament. Chef Thomas is the winner of the first teen
competition. Due to the extensive prep time required for abalone, the abalone in the appetizer basket was
pre-cleaned.
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Series Season
No. No.
392 1 "Clean Eatin'" January 3, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: muffin tops, Russian red kale, soaked beans, whole milk yogurt
Marc Murphy
Entrée: side of tuna, stonecrop, kombucha, shirataki noodles
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: banana chocolate frozen dessert, raspberries, kaniwa, angel food
Chris Santos
cake
Contestants:
Elisa Lyew, Chef & Restaurateur, Elisa's Love Bites, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Melanie Brown-Lane, Executive Chef, Moveable Feast, Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
Rick Vanderplas, Private Chef & Owner, Edenopolis Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Adam Kenworthy, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The contestants were given healthy, fresh ingredients and told to cook healthy, low-calorie meals.
393 2 "Whiskey and Wings" January 10, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken wings, curly fries, Chinese broccoli, Japanese whiskey
Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: (pre-cooked) turkey wings, hot sauces, (platter of) celery, carrots,
Geoffrey Zakarian
& blue cheese, quinoa whiskey
Chris Santos
Dessert: angel wings, peaches, braised bacon, Rock & Rye
Contestants:
Russell Stippich, Sous Chef, The Nickel, Denver, CO (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chris Burnett, Head Sous Chef, Sickles Fresh Market, Little Silver, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Dasha Perez-Haney, Executive Chef, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Denver, CO (eliminated after the dessert)
Scott McDonald, Executive Chef, Talde, Jersey City, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket contained different types of whiskey and wings. In the entree round the chefs were
given a caddy of five different hot sauces, and the celery, carrots, and blue cheese were all on a platter which
counted as one ingredient.
394 3 "Celebrating Veterans" January 17, 2017
Appetizer: cheeseburgers, haricot verts, potato tots, sweet tea Chris Santos
Entrée: chicken pot pie, watercress, pork chops, "stars & stripes" pasta Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: candy apples, blondies, vanilla pudding mix, American cheese Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Paul Maloney, Executive Chef and Navy Veteran from Doswell, VA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Candace Gracik, Executive Chef and Coast Guard Veteran from Los Lunas, NM (eliminated after the entrée)
Jon Coombs, Sous Chef and Army Veteran from Ashburn, VA (eliminated after the dessert)
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Gary Gonzalez, Line Cook and Marine Veteran from Edison, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: All four contestants were military veterans. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the
pot pie in the entrée basket was Marie Callender brand. Each of the chopped chefs had $5000 donated in their
name from Marie Callender to a different charity. The winner also received a $10,000 donation to charity in
addition to the usual $10,000 prize.
395 4 "Oodles of Noodles" January 24, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tilefish, roasted grapes, Chinese preserved vegetables,
Yakisoba noodles
Chris Santos
Entrée: (platter of) sausage & meatballs, chayote squash, tomato sorbet,
Geoffrey Zakarian
fresh pasta dough
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: struffoli, maraschino cherries, cinnamon whisky, falooda ice
cream
Contestants:
Christian Petitta, Executive Chef, Pax Romana, White Plains, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Thach Tran, Executive Chef, Uncle Joe's Denver, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
Zack Mills, Executive Chef, Wit & Wisdom: A Tavern by Michael Mina, Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the
dessert)
Christina Jackson, Chef, Okonomi, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This was a noodle themed episode with noodles/pasta in every round. The sausage and
meatballs were all on a platter which counted as one ingredient.
396 5 "Game Day Party" January 31, 2017
Appetizer: truffled mac & cheese, spigarello, pale ale, sliders Scott Conant
Entrée: purple potatoes, sangria artichokes, mortadella hot dogs, chili Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: soft pretzels, husk cherries, blue sports drink, pig skin Eddie Jackson
Contestants:
Jon "DJ Dallas Green" Rosa, Caterer & DJ, Made From Scratch, Harlem, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dean Dupuis, Executive Chef, Brasserie Beck, Washington D.C (eliminated after the entrée)
Pete Santero, Culinary Arts Teacher, Passaic County Technical Institute, Passaic County, NJ (eliminated after
the dessert)
Carrie Eagle, Executive Chef, Farm & Table, Albuquerque, NM (winner)
Episode notes: The baskets were game day themed.
397 6 "Chocolate Obsession" February 7, 2017
Appetizer: soft-shell crabs, chocolate olive oil, pomegranate seeds, white Maneet Chauhan
chocolate-covered caviar Katrina Markoff
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Entrée: milk chocolate mille crêpe cake, chocolate whiskey, pork shanks,
purple spinach
Zac Young
Dessert: dark chocolate decadence cake, dark chocolate seaweed candy,
pistachio cream, apricots
Contestants:
Jenny Dorsey, Chef, I Forgot It's Wednesday, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Arnaud Devulder, Events Chef, Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Doug Wetzel, Executive Chef, Gertrude's, Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
Brooke Siem, Pastry Chef & Restaurateur, Prohibition Bakery, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of the episode was chocolate. Each basket contained two chocolate ingredients.
398 7 "Blue Plate Fate" February 14, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: BLTs, marionberry jam, string beans, disco fries
Marc Murphy
Entrée: cube steak, beets, craft beer, deep-fried deviled eggs
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: coconut arancini, variegated figs, cheesecake, coffee with
Chris Santos
creamer
Contestants:
Arleen Harkins, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, The "Historic" Village Diner, Red Hook, NY (eliminated
Nonna Riekert, Chef, The Pop Shop Cafe and Creamery, Collingswood, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Mike Perseo, Executive Chef, Standard Diner, Albuquerque, NM (eliminated after the dessert)
Ype Von Hengst, Chef & Restaurateur, Silver Diner, Rockville, MD (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode is diner-style food. All four contestants are all diner chefs.
399 8 "Chefs in a Pickle" February 21, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sliced pickled pork, brussels sprouts, pickleback, clotted cream
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: flank steak, half-sour pickes, perilla leaves, rainbow carrots
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: bread-and-butter pickles, pretzel croissants, chunky peanut
Chris Santos
butter, cherries
Contestants:
Mandla Nkiwane, Executive Chef, il Forno, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brian Hohl, Sous Chef, Preserve, Annapolis, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
Jaclyn Beasley, Executive Sous Chef, Farmers Fishers Bakers, Washington, D.C (eliminated after the
dessert)
Dave Hadley, Sous Chef, The Preservery, Denver, CO (winner)
Episode notes: This episode had pickled ingredients in every basket.
400 9 "Raw Deal" February 28, 2017
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sushi burgers, fresh wasabi, longan berries, pork floss
Chris Santos
Entrée: buffalo top sirloin steaks, porcini mushrooms, ají dulce, sea
Amanda Freitag
buckthorn juice
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: polenta cake, béchamel sauce, plums, pink Himalayan sea salt
Contestants:
Steven Londoño, Sous Chef, Milk River, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
MiKala Brennan, Chef and Owner, Hula Girl, Arlington, VA (eliminated after the entrée)
Timothy Walker, Executive Chef, P.J. Clarke's & Sidebar, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Marie Yniguez, Chef and Restaurateur, Bocadillos, Albuquerque, NM (winner)
401 10 "Something Dumpling" March 7, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pork belly, savoy cabbage, black walnuts in syrup, red yuzu
Chris Santos
kosho
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: ground lamb, mashed potatoes, swiss chard, dried kiwi
Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: sriracha potato chips, farmer's cheese, rambutan, ginger shrub
Contestants:
Mauro Maccioni, Chef and Co-Owner, Le Cirque, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Naji Boustany, Executive Chef, Manousheh, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Jackie Jeong, Chef de Cuisine, Le Verdure, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Andrew Riccatelli, Chef de Cuisine, Terroir, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The chefs were required to make dumplings in each round. In the appetizer round, Chef Maccioni
didn't get any food onto his plates and though the judges tried the food in his pans, he was chopped (making this
the second time in the series that a contestant didn't plate anything before time ran out.)
402 11 "Latin Cuisine Dream" March 14, 2017
Appetizer: sancocho, lulo, blue masa dough, chicharrón de cerdo Chris Santos
Entrée: stewing hens, pinto beans, alfajores, yuca Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: yellow rice, candy-covered peanuts, mangos, coquito James Tahhan
Contestants:
Miguel Samanez, Sous Chef, Jojo, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Val Wasilewski, Executive Pastry Chef, 105-Ten Bar & Grill, Briarcliff Manor, NY (eliminated after the
entrée)
George Rodrigues, Executive Chef, Tico Restaurant, Washington D.C. (eliminated after the dessert)
Adriana Urbina, Chef and Owner, Tepuy Dining, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This episode features chefs from different Latin American countries who emigrated to the United
States, as well as Latin American ingredients in each basket.
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Series Season
No. No.
404 1 "Best Laid Pans" March 21, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: duck and armagnac sausage, mixed berry applesauce, leeks,
Marcus Samuelsson
okra
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: spaghetti pie, tomatillos, coulotte steak, burrata cheese
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: trifle, Thai chili peppers, orange blossom water, anjou pears
Contestants:
Jennifer Lopez, Executive Chef, Paolo's, Washington D.C (eliminated after the appetizer)
Carolina Saavedra, Sous Chef, La Morada, Bronx, New York (eliminated after the entrée)
Sophia Manatakis, Executive Chef, Uncle Nick's, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Heather Carr, Sous Chef, Footers Catering, Denver, CO (winner)
Episode notes: All four of the contestants were women.
405 2 "Star Power: Web Stars!" March 28, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: blood sausage, shishito peppers, Japanese mayonnaise, dates
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: duck breast, broccoli rabe, mashed potato pancakes, Thai iced tea
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: mango mochi ice cream, quince paste, instant oatmeal packets,
Scott Conant
dragon fruit
Contestants:
Justine Ezarik (eliminated after the appetizer)

Hilah Johnson (eliminated after the entrée)
Josh Elkin (eliminated after the dessert)
Lazarus Lynch (winner)
Episode notes: Part 1 of a 5-part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win $50,000 for
charity. All four chefs were Internet chefs who had gathered a following online.
406 3 "Star Power: Culinary Muscle!" April 4, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: wagyu ground beef, Swiss chard, eggplant rollatini, ranch
dressing soda
Scott Conant
Entrée: lamb noisette roast, avocados, za’atar bread, frozen mint
Alex Guarnaschelli
lemonade
Eddie Jackson
Dessert: rice pudding-stuffed brioche, blood oranges, protein powder balls,
strawberry rock candy
Contestants:
LaMarr Woodley (eliminated after the appetizer)
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Mariel Zagunis (eliminated after the entrée)

Dorothy Hamill (eliminated after the dessert)
Paige VanZant (winner)
Episode notes: Part 2 of 5, featuring current and former athletes.
407 4 "Star Power: The Last Laugh!" April 11, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Jonah crab claws, sweet piquante peppers, asparagus, arepas
Entrée: New York strip steaks, Brussel sprouts, marshmallows, potato tot Scott Conant
poutine Amanda Freitag
Dessert: smoked chili honey, cinnamon roll dough, strawberries, White Marc Murphy
Russian
Contestants:
Ron Funches (eliminated after the appetizer)

Illeana Douglas (eliminated after the entrée)
Julie White (eliminated after the dessert)
Jonathan Sadowski (winner)
Episode notes: Part 3 of 5, featuring comedians.
408 5 "Star Power: Screen Sensations!" April 18, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: striped bass fillets, squash purée, microgreens, passion fruit ice
pops Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: chicken kebobs, pickled gooseberries, purple cauliflower, truffle Amanda Freitag
popcorn Scott Conant
Dessert: financiers, blueberries, candied fruit slices, statuette lollipops
Contestants:
Alan Thicke (eliminated after the appetizer)

Alysia Reiner (eliminated after the entrée)
Rick Fox (eliminated after the dessert)
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe (winner)
Episode notes: Part 4 of 5, featuring actors from both film and television. This episode marks Alan Thicke's final
television appearance before his death.
409 6 "Star Power: Grand Finale" April 25, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lobster tails, leaf lettuce iceberg, star fruit, cinnamon toaster
Geoffrey Zakarian
pastries
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: yuca chips, bitter melon, brandy, swineapple
Scott Conant
Dessert: macarons, soursop, drinkable yogurt, pistachios
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Contestants:
Paige VanZant (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe (eliminated after the entrée)
Jonathan Sadowski (eliminated after the dessert)
Lazarus Lynch (winner)
Episode notes: Part 5 of 5. The swineapple was a pineapple stuffed with ribs and covered in bacon.
410 7 "The Newlywed Game" May 16, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: manila clams, romanesco, lamb merguez, champagne toast
Marc Murphy
Entrée: pork tenderloin, piccalilli, cranberry shelling beans, wedding rice
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: port wine cheese, sweet flakes cereal, plumcots, wedding cake
Geoffrey Zakarian
top
Contestants:
Ralph and Toni Ferrara from Brick, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Henry and Laura Hynoski from Secaucus NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Jhonathan and Corry Fennell from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Kam and Karen Khazai from Gaithersburg, MD (winner)
Episode notes: This was a team competition with newlyweds (home cooks) competing in the Chopped kitchen.
411 8 "An Ugly Turn" May 30, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: shrimp heads and shells, stale bagels, black velvet tomatoes,
gnarled carrots Marc Murphy
Entrée: dogfish, radish tops, beef tallow candles, twisted cucumbers Amanda Freitag
Dessert: whipped aquafaba, burnt chocolate chip cookies, cacao beans Jonathon Sawyer
with pulp, brown bananas
Contestants:
Mauricio Nunez, Chef de Cuisine, Village Social, Mount Kisco, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Miranda Rosenfelt, Chef de Cuisine, Sally's Middle Name, Washington, DC (eliminated after the entrée)
Jordan Lloyd, Executive Chef & Restaurateur, Barlett Pear Inn, Easton, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
Nicolas Ferreira, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The chefs had to work with ugly ingredients in each basket. Guest judge Saywer was a finalist in
Chopped: Grill Masters Napa.
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No. No.
412 1 "Thanks, Mom!" May 9, 2017
Appetizer: duck breast, baby turnips, quail teas, rose bud tea Marc Murphy
Entrée: red snapper, guanciale, sunflower seeds, sorrento lemons Amanda Freitag
Dessert: rhubarb, walnuts, madeleines, blood oranges Marcus Samuelsson
Contestants:
Jeff Mauro and Pam Mauro (eliminated after the appetizer)

Ted Allen and Donna Allen (eliminated after the entrée)
Jet Tila and Mary Tila (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris Santos and Mary Lou Santos (winner)
Episode notes: The contestants were Food Network chefs competing alongside their mothers for a select
charity. Ted Allen was one of the contestants, and the judges took turns performing his hosting duties. The chefs
had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20.
413 2 "Grill Game" May 23, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: longaniza, grilled stuffed onions, asparagus, frozen cherry
daiquiri
Marc Murphy
Entrée: venison rib rack, charred caprese sandwich, baby corn, meat
Amanda Freitag
sauce
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: roasted marshmallow shots, figs, almonds, grilled peaches and
cream cake
Contestants:
Erin Campbell, Competitive BBQ Champ, Ubon's BBQ, Yazoo City, MS (eliminated after the appetizer)
Shane Vidovic, Chef and Restaurateur, The Proper Pig Smokehouse, Lakewood, OH (eliminated after the
entrée)
Eusebio Gongora, Culinary Director, City Pork Restaurant Group, Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the
dessert)
Tanya Cauthen, Butcher, Belmont Butchery, Richmond, VA (winner)
Episode notes: This was a grilling-themed episode. The ovens were turned off and the stovetops were outfitted
with grill pans and griddles. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the meat sauce in the entree
basket was A1 steak sauce, a product of a Chopped sponsor. Chef Campbell is the daughter of Leslie Roark
Scott, a finalist in the second season of Chopped Grill Masters.
414 3 "Greater Tater" June 6, 2017
Appetizer: purple potatoes, potato tots, garlic chives, Canadian bacon Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: Kennebec potatoes, chili cheese fries, porterhouse steaks, fresh Amanda Freitag
wasabi Ali Khan
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Dessert: loaded baked potatoes, sweet potato pie, dried cranberries,

English toffee
Contestants:
Bea Rocchetti, Sous Chef, Wicked Table, Farmington Hills, MI (eliminated after the appetizer)
Miguel Franco, Executive Chef, El Original TX MX, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Michael Chatman, Line Cook, Butter, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Shacafrica Simmons, Caterer, Chef Shac Catering, Tallahassee, FL (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode was potatoes, which were featured in two forms in every basket. Chef
Chatman is a line cook for Chopped judge Alex Guarneschelli.
415 4 "Father's Day" June 13, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: ground beef, Japanese eggplant, date syrup, remote control
Scott Conant
cookie
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: salmon fillet, candy cane beets, cassava sticks, fava beans
Marc Murphy
Dessert: bacon gelato, Belgian ale, cactus pear, pretzel bark
Contestants:
Mike Hannah and Melissa Hannah from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Mark Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Johnny Hall and Yahaira Hall from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Sabi Bivas and Daniel Bivas from Hillsborough, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: This was a home cook, team competition: four fathers paired up with their adult children. The
teams were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of 20.
416 5 "Got Your Goat?" June 20, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: crawfish tails, peas, processed cheese, vegetable-infused
vodka
Scott Conant
Entrée: goat chops, petite garlic with greens, pickled string beans, root
Amanda Freitag
beer barrel candy
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: zucchini, caramel popcorn with peanuts, yuzu juice, manchego
cheese
Contestants:
Greg Power, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ashley Jonique, Private Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
Felix Castro, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Scott Maki, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA (winner)
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lamb kebabs, pomegranate juice, Chinese broccoli, avocado
Scott Conant
toast
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: Cornish hens, black rice, snap peas, watermelon radish
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: olive oil cake, papaya, kiwi, kefir
Contestants:
Jimmie Rondon, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Allie Lyttle, Chef from Detroit, MI (eliminated after the entrée)
Willy Anderson, Caterer from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Charly Pierre, Chef and Co-Owner from New Orleans, LA (winner)
Episode notes: While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the pomegranate juice in the appetizer round
was POM Wonderful brand, a product of a Chopped sponsor.
418 7 "Bangin' Backyard Cookout" July 4, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: burger-wrapped hot dogs, half-sour pickles, kasundi, macaroni
salad
Scott Conant
Entrée: beer-can chicken, eggplant, double-smoked bacon, classic burger
Alex Guarnaschelli
fixings
Elizabeth Heiskell
Dessert: watermelon grill, corn chips, strawberry shortcake, sweet tea
vodka
Contestants:
Jessica Johnson, Chef and Owner from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Craig Walker, Chef and Owner from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
Greg Beckham, Chef and Owner from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the dessert)
Christine Wendland, Executive Chef from Chesterfield, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode was backyard barbecuing. The classic burger fixings in the second
round contained onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. The watermelon grill in the third round was half a hollowed out
watermelon with fruit skewers on top placed to resemble grill grates.
419 8 "Flour Power" July 11, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: piadina dough, skirt steak, bitter melon, vegetable gratin
Nancy Silverton
Entrée: pâte à choux dough, chicken breast, kale, roasted mushrooms
Scott Conant
Dessert: lemon balm, oven-roasted grapes, marshmallow spread, pastry
Amanda Freitag
flour
Contestants:
Tracy Wilk, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sophie Jaeger, Pastry Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Anna Fitting, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
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Crystal Smith, Pastry Chef from Detroit, MI (winner)
Episode notes: All the chefs are female pastry chefs. The chefs were required to bake something in each round.
The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 45 minutes in the dessert round to showcase their
pastry talents.
420 9 "Alton's Challenge, Part 1" October 10, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked salmon macarons, black garlic, micro radishes, Chilean
sea bass Alton Brown
Entrée: hard smoked eggs, cardoons, red shishito peppers, smoked Maneet Chauhan
meatballs Hugh Acheson
Dessert: pig skin, Anjou pears, mozzarella, suanmeitang
Contestants:
Leah Gourlie, Pastry Chef and Owner from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jamal Bland, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Jessica Chaney, Pastry Chef from Detroit, MI (eliminated after the dessert)
Gavin Jobe, Chef and Restaurateur, The Pelican House/Meribo, Baton Rouge, LA (winner)
Episode notes: This is part 1 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picks the baskets with specific scientific,
gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode is smoke and the contestants are required to infuse
smoke into each dish. A basket ingredient in the entree round (the meatballs) was smoked by Alton himself.
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: instant mashed potatoes, tuna floss, cucumbers with blooms,
bacalao Alton Brown
Entrée: clams, tomato crisps, olives, beef jerky Amanda Freitag
Dessert: space ice dream, Sharon fruit, dried pomegranate seeds, Marcus Samuelsson
dehydrated scrambled eggs
Contestants:
Lisa Pucci Delgado, Private Chef from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Vinnie Cimino, Chef de Cuisine from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Ben Bebenroth, Chef and Owner from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the dessert)
Nick Wallace, Executive Chef from Jackson, MS (winner)
gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode is dehydration, with at least one dehydrated
ingredient in each round. A basket ingredient in the entree round (the beef jerky) was made by Alton from brined,
dehydrated flank steak.
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: transparent ravioli, rainbow carrots, crab legs, tapioca
maltodextrin Alton Brown
Entrée: zucchini blossoms, arugula noodles, poached pears, lamb rib roast Amanda Freitag
Dessert: raindrop cake, blood oranges, popping sorghum, cookie dough Wylie Dufresne
ice cream sandwiches
Contestants:
Tiffany Schleigh, Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Louis Goral, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Andrea Anom, Line Cook from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris Holland, Chef and Owner from Sparkill, NY (winner)
gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode is molecular gastronomy, with at least one modernist
ingredient in each round. A basket ingredient in the entree round (lamb rib roast) was set aside on a separate
table. It was cooked sous-vide inside an immersion circulator.
Appetizer: mutton chops, kimchi, cocoa nibs, champagne Alton Brown

Entrée: red snapper, sourdough bread, purple cauliflower, natto Amanda Freitag
Dessert: sauerkraut cake, pickled green strawberries, beer, passion fruit Alex Guarnaschelli
Contestants:
Jason Rodriguez, Executive Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Regan Reik, Executive Chef from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Kashi Smith, Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Michael Nelson, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA (winner)
gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode is fermentation, with at least one fermented/pickled
ingredient in each round. A basket ingredient in the appetizer round (champagne) was initially unveiled as a
champagne flute, and the chefs were treated to a small lesson from Alton on how fermentation of grapes results
in alcohol.
424 13 "Alton's Challenge, Grand Finale" November 7, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked chubs, baby beets, curry ketchup, microwave fried
Alton Brown
herbs
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: pork crown roast, baby artichokes, smen, dried myrtle berries
George Mendes
Dessert: dried tarantulas, whole coconut, marzipan fruit, cherry cola sorbet
Contestants:
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Michael Nelson, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nick Wallace, Executive Chef from Jackson, MS (chopped 1st in dessert)* (eliminated after the entrée)
Gavin Jobe, Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge, LA (chopped 2nd in dessert)* (eliminated after the
dessert)
Chris Holland, Chef and Owner from Sparkill, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This is the final part of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picks the baskets with specific
scientific, gastronomic techniques in mind. There is no specific theme for the finale. A basket ingredient in the
dessert round (sorbet) was shown as created by Alton via a dry ice fire extinguisher and sorbet mixture
combined in a food processor. *For the first time in Chopped history, three competitors moved into the dessert
round.
Season 35 (2017-18)
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No. No.
425 1 "Clam Clash" July 18, 2017
Appetizer: little neck clams, ultra mizuna, vadouvan, banana chips Scott Conant
Entrée: red grouper, candy-coated licorice, squid ink, petite purple broccoli Amanda Freitag
Dessert: navy bean pie, guava, cherry spoon fruit, sgroppino al limone Jordan Andino
Contestants:
Kristina Mellegard, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
William Gauger, Chef and Co-Owner from Long Island City, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Kimani Hines, Executive Chef from New Rochelle, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Julie Cole, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Guest judge Jordan Andino was a contestant from the Chopped season 15 episode, Heads Up!
426 2 "Clock Shock" July 25, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tiger prawns, pea tendrils, corzetti pasta, duck salami
Scott Conant
Entrée: pork strip steaks, morel mushrooms, artichoke paste, crunchy
Amanda Freitag
pizza snacks
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: music paper bread, gala apples, bitters, mini cherry lollipops
Contestants:
Omar Mitchell, Chef and Owner from Detroit, MI (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jen Scher, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Giorgio Giacinto, Chef and Owner from New Rochelle, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Marcus Woodham, Chef de Cuisine from New Orleans, LA (winner)
427 3 "Food Truck Luck" September 5, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: goat barbacoa tacos, Asian long beans, spring roll wrappers,
chicken souvlaki Scott Conant
Entrée: lobster rolls, bok choy, ramen noodles, chile de arbol Amanda Freitag
Dessert: tropical fruit pops, candied nuts, chocolate covered bananas, Marcus Samuelsson
dessert nachos
Contestants:
Suzette Montalvo, Food Truck Owner ('A New Yorican Thing') from Long Island, NY (eliminated after the
appetizer)
Andrew Zurica, Food Truck Owner ('Hard Times Sundaes') from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Hassan Musselmani, Food Truck Owner ('The Drunken Rooster') from Detroit, MI (eliminated after the
dessert)
Caitlyn Napolitano, Food Truck Co-owner ('Los Viajeros') from New York, NY (winner)
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Episode notes: All the contestants competing were food truck owners. Chef Musselmani had previously
competed on Hell's Kitchen, appearing in the fifteenth season, where he finished in eleventh place after
becoming the eighth contestant eliminated by Chef Gordon Ramsay in the season's seventh episode.
428 4 "Waffles for the Win" September 12, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: waffle batter, chicken tenders, chiles de arbol, Lay's Classic
potato chips
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: liege waffle dough, sliced beef shanks in soy sauce, kumquats,
Amanda Freitag
mustard greens
Joseph “JJ” Johnson
Dessert: waffle cookies, buttermilk, creamy organic peanut butter, dried
strawberries
Contestants:
Bryan Lindsay, Chef de Cuisine from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brandi Marter, Chef and Owner from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the entrée)
Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Chef de Cuisine from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
Adam Bostwick, Chef and Co-owner from Cleveland, OH (winner)
Episode notes: Contestants were tasked to cook dishes paired with waffles.
429 5 "Comfort Zone" September 19, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: fried chicken, rainbow chard, fingerling potatoes, bacon grease
Entrée: meatloaf mix, heirloom tomatoes, chanterelle, mushrooms, boxed Marc Murphy
mac & cheese Amanda Freitag
Dessert: peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, strawberries, vanilla wafers, Geoffrey Zakarian
chocolate milk
Contestants:
Jayda Atkinson, Catering Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Darwell Yeager III, Executive Chef and Owner from Pearl, MS (eliminated after the entrée)
Jess Dunne, Chef and Owner from Southold, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
John Powali, Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode was comfort food in every basket.
430 6 "The Beets Go On" September 26, 2017
Appetizer: sosis bandari, mostarda, crescent roll dough, corn of the cob Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: lobster, mâche, rose petals, Mexican chorizo Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: crème brûlée, blackberries, rainbow beets, Italian almond wafers Amanda Freitag
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Contestants:
Melissa Araujo, Caterer from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
George Georgiades, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Chase Sanders, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Eric Arboleda, Chef from Colombia (winner)
431 7 "Spooked" October 3, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: scary skull platter, barmbrack, Halloween party punch,
asparagus Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: spooky egg eyeballs, blood shots, gory brain, avocados Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: Halloween candy cake, vampire's kiss martini, freaky brie, mixed Amanda Freitag
berries
Contestants:
Michael Monzon, Teppanyaki Chef, Roku, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dani Macchia, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Kimberly "Kim" Gibson, Chef & Restaurateur, Hungry Bee Gourmet Catery, Chagrin Falls, OH (eliminated
after the dessert)
Dustine Gonsalves, Chef de Cusine, Sweet Chick, Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Episode notes: This was a Halloween themed episode. In the appetizer round the "skull platter" was prosciutto
arranged on a prop skull to look like skin. In the entree round, the "egg eyeballs" are poached eggs in a pan, the
blood shots are decorative syringes filled with a red syrup, and the "gory brain" is a glazed turkey meatloaf loaf
shaped like a brain. In the dessert round the "Halloween candy cake" was a chocolate cake decorated with
various Halloween candies. The "freaky brie" was a brie cheese wheel wrapped in puff pastry strips to look like
a mummy face.
432 8 "Feel the Burn" October 19, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: spicy chicken feet, Persian cucumbers, mandarins, buffalo
cauliflower dip Scott Conant
Entrée: five-alarm chili, cinnamon rolls, lamb shoulder, horseradish root Amanda Freitag
Dessert: sriracha lollipops, jalapeño-blueberry cornbread, baby Maneet Chauhan
pineapples, white chocolate
Contestants:
Iliana Negron, Executive Chef, 8 North Broadway, Nyack, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Alex Diaz, Executive Chef, Walker's and Girello, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Ken Hatfield, Chef & Restaurateur, Hatfield's Goode Grub, Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the dessert)
Airis Johnson, Private Chef, ATC Spice Blends, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Episode notes: This was a competition revolving around the use of spices in every dish. Chef Hatfield is an actual
descendant of the Hatfield family of the famous Hatfield–McCoy feud.
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433 9 "Gimme Gator" October 26, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: king crab legs, fresh cut whole kernel corn, black garlic, coconut
vinegar Scott Conant
Entrée: alligator, carrot jam, green almonds, calvados Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: persian chickpea cookies, strawberry gelatin, bananas, Tiffani Faison
cherimoya
Contestants:
Rudy Straker, Private Chef, ROS Catering OMG-Lato All-Natural Gelato, Queens, NY (eliminated after the
appetizer)
Ben Bruckenthal, Sous Chef, Baldanza's, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Tiffany Senin, Chef and Owner, Kah-Pu Fine Foods, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jacob Bensley, Sous Chef, Fung Tu, New York (winner)
434 10 "Flavor Savor" November 2, 2017
Appetizer: rice-stuffed grape leaves, baby octopus, cured olives, bresaola Chris Santos
Entrée: dorade, stinging nettles, watermelon radish, village salad Einat Admony
Dessert: rosewater syrup, figs, pistachio cream, angel food cake Michael Psilakis
Contestants:
Cosmo Bisticas, Executive chef, Wallabout Seafood & Co. EC, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
George Kringas, Chef and Owner, Niko’s Greek Taverna & The Souvlaki Truck, White Plains, NY) (eliminated
after the entrée)
Tara Cianella, Chef and Owner, Tara's Italian Cucina, Nyack, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Gabriel Israel, Chef de Cuisine, Green Fig, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Mediterranean ingredients were featured in each basket. Both guest judges were past Chopped
winners.
435 11 "Pie Jinks" November 9, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Honeycrisp apples, sour gummies, pumpkin pie, Merguez
Geoffrey Zakarian
sausage
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: Whipped topping, baby kale blend, pancetta, shepherd’s pie
Scott Conant
Dessert: Key lime pie, rhubarb, candied ginger, spiced rum
Contestants:
James Graham, Executive Chef, Sail Snug Harbor, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Zack Stapelman, Executive Chef, Chadwick's Restaurant, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Natalie Colledge, Owner & Cullinary Director, Plum On Park & Plum Bakery, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after
the dessert)
Kenneth Temple, Private Chef, New Orleans, LA (winner)
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Episode notes: Each basket contained a pie. The chefs were required to make a pie in every round. The chefs
were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 45 minutes in both the entree and dessert round in order to
properly cook their pies.
436 12 "An Iron Chef Thanksgiving" November 14, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: turkey confit, brussels sprouts, Thanksgiving cider cocktail,
turkey offal
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: cornish hens, haricots verts, Thanksgiving gravy flavored candy,
Jose Garces
cranberry pomegranate terrine
Marc Forgione
Dessert: sweet potato casserole, pears, port wine cheese, Thanksgiving
waffle sandwich
Contestants:
Roxanne Spruance, Executive Chef and Owner from New York, NY (charity: American Farmland Trust)
Giorgio Rapicavoli, Executive Chef, from Miami, FL (charity: Our Pride Academy) (eliminated after the
entrée)
Hugh Mangum, Executive Chef and Owner from New York, NY (charity: Share Our Strength) (eliminated
after the dessert)
Emily Chapman, Sous Chef from New York, NY (charity: Shepherd's Circle Foundation) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a Thanksgiving themed episode. All four contestants were Chopped Champions
returning to win money for their charity of choice. Judging them were three Iron Chefs from Iron Chef America
(with Alex also being a regular Chopped judge). By winning this episode, Chef Chapman becomes the first
four-time Chopped champion.
437 13 "Espresso Express" November 21, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: cobia, fennel, honeydew melon, ground espresso
Scott Conant
Entrée: veal sweetbreads, napini, pierogies, black mint paste
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: sesame seed candy, mangoes, blackstrap molasses, raspberry
Amanda Freitag
snack cakes
Contestants:
Cybille St. Aude, Sous Chef from Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brandon Williams, Chef de Cuisine from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Lawrence Ofori, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Michael Castellon, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner)
438 14 "Weird Twist" November 28, 2017
Appetizer: babbouche, conehead cabbage, pig's head terrine, black rice Scott Conant
ramen Amanda Freitag
Entrée: stuffed lamb intestines, cured tuna heart, garlic ice cream, red
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runner bean blooms

Dessert: queen weaver ants, tang yuan, sweet avocado (cream), szechuan Geoffrey Zakarian
buttons
Contestants:
Jay Reifel, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tom Coughlan, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Ana Gonzales, Executive Chef from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
Nick Testa, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of the baskets was "weird food". (The babbouche in the appetizer round is a
Moroccan snail dish.)
439 15 "Chopped Grand Holiday" December 5, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: goose breast, peppermint bark vodka, Christmas tree veggie
plate, Hanukkah gelt cookie cake
Marc Murphy
Entrée: deckle of beef, kugel, porcini mushrooms (in olive oil), hard boiled
Maneet Chauhan
egg snowmen
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: chestnut tree honey, festive pretzels, Santa Claus melon,
springerle cookies
Contestants:
Diana Sabater, Chef from Philadelphia, PA (charity: Esperanza) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Darius Peacock, Executive Chef from Trenton, NJ (charity: Good Shepherd Services) (eliminated after the
entrée)
Sophina Uong, Executive Chef from Oakland, CA (charity: Camp Okizu) (eliminated after the dessert)
Adam Greenberg, Executive Chef from Norwalk, CT (charity: Mowat-Wilson Syndrome) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a holiday themed episode. All four contestants were Chopped Grand Champions
returning to win money for their charity of choice. The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead
of the usual 20 to allow time to properly butcher and cook the goose breast. The veggie plate in the appetizer
round mainly consisted of broccoli, cauliflower, and cherry tomatoes, arranged to look like a Christmas tree. The
festive pretzels in the dessert round were pretzel sticks dipped in green candy coating and sprinkled with silver
nonpareils. With his victory in this episode, chef Greenberg is the first male Chopped champion to win four times,
as well as the second overall winner to do so.
440 16 "True Grits" December 7, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: collard greens, pickled watermelon rind, head-on shrimp,
Scott Conant
hominy grits
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: polenta, spiral ham, green beans, pimento cheese
Marc Murphy
Dessert: blue grits, blackberries, lemon oil, boiled peanuts
Contestants:
B.J. Chester-Tamayo, Chef & Owner from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
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Jean Gabriel, Chef & Co-Owner from Stamford, CT (eliminated after the entrée)
Tres Barnard, Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
Steve Costanzo, Chef & Owner from Stamford, CT (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket contained a form of grits. Chef Chester-Tamayo cut herself in the last seconds of
the appetizer round, leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat. The judges
allowed her to bring over her non-contaminated components from her station for them to taste after the other
chefs granted her permission to do so.
441 17 "Cocktail Party" December 19, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tuna, crab meat cocktail, finger limes, vodka
Scott Conant
Entrée: filet mignon, cocktail onions, summer truffles, single malt scotch
Amanda Freitag
whiskey
Lauren Gerrie
Dessert: marshmallow spread, fruit cocktail, gold leaf, gin
Contestants:
Josh Moore, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Catt Rolland, Pastry Chef & Sous Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
Charles Disa, Chef & Caterer from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Dave Martin, Chef Consultant from New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of the episode was cocktail food, with each contestant having to make small dishes
suited for a cocktail party. They also had to prepare an alcoholic drink to pair with each dish. The rounds were
extended by an extra 10 minutes to account for cocktail preparation (30 minutes in the first round and 40 minutes
in the second and third rounds). The guest judge, Lauren Gerrie, was a previous Chopped winner from season 6
('A Cornish Mess') and part 3 in the 2011 Chopped Champions tournament.
442 18 "Amped for Ramps" December 26, 2017
Appetizer: calamari, ramps, cherry peppers, liverwurst Marc Murphy

Entrée: beef kidneys, purple butterfly sorrel, pignoli cookies, ginger beer Tiffani Faison
Dessert: lemongrass, papaya, goat's milk, popcorn jelly beans Dale Talde
Contestants:
Rochelle Honeygan, Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dallas Martinez, Executive Chef from Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
John Brennan, Chef and Owner from New Haven, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
Tristen Epps, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
443 19 "Mardi Gras Goals" February 6, 2018
Appetizer: shrimp po'boys, tasso ham, kohlrabi, milk punch Marc Murphy
Entrée: crawfish, Cajun caramel corn, okra, dark roux Maneet Chauhan
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Dessert: king cake, cherries, café brûlot, praline David Guas
Contestants:
Byron Bradley, Chef de Cuisine from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brandon Green, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
Austin Kirzner, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
Syrena Johnson, Private Chef & Caterer from New Orleans, LA (winner)
Episode notes: All the contestants were from New Orleans and the theme of the baskets centered around Mardi
Gras.
444 20 "Dim Sum Yum" March 6, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: hot & sour soup, Tokyo scallions, bubble gum flavored candy,
ground pork Scott Conant
Entrée: Korean-style short ribs, galangal, sorghum wine, dim sum Chris Santos
Dessert: puffed rice cereal treats, mangosteen, cherry blossom paste, Marc Murphy
hard-boiled quail eggs
Contestants:
Adam Sherris, Sushi Chef from Denver, CO (eliminated after the appetizer)
Caitlin Salisbury, Chef from Kingston, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Lina Lynn, Chef and Owner from Jackson, MS (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris Paulikas, Executive Sous Chef from Philadelphia, PA (winner)
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445 1 "Better Duck Next Time" December 12, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tiered cheese tower, cavatelli, frozen lima beans, duck tongues
Scott Conant
Entrée: frankfurter crown roast, small graffiti eggplant, karela juice, goat
Amanda Freitag
leg
Jonathon Sawyer
Dessert: moose ears, Saturn peaches, hard cider, Jordan almonds
Contestants:
Jonathan Scinto, Private Chef from Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Amanda Henson, Chef and Owner from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
Andrew Welenken, Executive Chef from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jamaal Taherzadeh, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Episode notes: The 'frankfurter crown roast' in the entrée round was a bunch of hotdogs bundled together in a
standing ring to resemble a "crown roast" of meat. The 'moose ears' in the dessert round were pieces of fried,
sugary dough drizzled with caramel sauce. Guest judge Jonathan Sawyer has previously been a contestant on
Chopped (Grill Masters Napa).
446 2 "Gold Medal Games: Frying" January 2, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Alligator, lotus root, deep-fried cherry punch, pesto sauce
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: Skate wings, dill pickles, funnel cakes, haggis in a can
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Deep-fried bacon-wrapped chocolate bars, strawberries, matcha
Scott Conant
powder, purple sweet potato ravioli
Contestants:
Abel Gonzales, Chef and Partner from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Anthony Serrano, Executive Chef and Owner from Chandler, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
Allen Nguyen, Chef and Partner from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
Sarah Wade, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (winner)
Episode notes: Part 1 of a 5 part tournament. Each heat features chefs with a particular specialty, and their
specialties would be the theme for their respective heat. Winner of this episode moves on to compete for
$50,000 in the grand finale. In this episode, all four chefs are known for their expertise in frying and were
required to fry something in every round. Unlike past frying episodes, there was an extra deep fryer in the
kitchen instead of providing each chef a preheated pot of oil.
447 3 "Gold Medal Games: Grilling" January 9, 2018
Appetizer: White BBQ sauce, pie crust, mangoes, bone-in strip steaks Chris Santos
Entrée: Spatchcocked chickens, cucumber kimchi, red cabbage, cheese Amanda Freitag
puffs
Marc Murphy
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Dessert: Mini marshmallows, grilled lemon lemonade, zucchini, pig pickin’

cake
Contestants:
Maria Mazon, Executive Chef and Owner from Tucson, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jay Ducote, Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the entrée)
Eric Thomas, Chef and Pitmaster from Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
Lynnae Oxley-Loupe, Chef and Pitmaster from Portland, OR (winner)
Episode notes: Part 2 of a 5 part tournament. The winner of this episode moves on to compete for $50,000 in
the grand finale. In this episode, all four contestants are known for their skill on the grill and were required to grill
something in every round. The stove tops were outfitted with grill sheets, but the chefs were permitted to use the
ovens.
448 4 "Gold Medal Games: Fast!" January 16, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Torch lollipops, edamame, neonata, raw oysters
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: Dover sole, grilled corn on the cob, poblanos, sandia loca
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Whole coconut, duck fat upside-down cake, cheddar cheese ice
Marc Murphy
cream, nopales
Contestants:
Manny Slomovitz, Executive Chef from Cincinnati, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Joe Passanante, Chef de Cuisine from Queens, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Griffin Paulin, Chef and Owner from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the dessert)
Ken Harvey, Executive Chef from Tucson, AZ (winner)
the grand finale. In this episode, all four competitors are known for their speed in the kitchen. Keeping in line with
this theme, each round was 5 minutes shorter than normal (the appetizer round was 15 minutes, while the entrée
and dessert rounds were 25 minutes each).
449 5 "Gold Medal Games: Baking" January 23, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Lamb noisette roast, ginger liqueur, forelle pears, cinnamon roll
dough Scott Conant
Entrée: Smoked turkey legs, roasted head of cauliflower, spaghetti rings, Marc Murphy
shredded phyllo dough Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: Banana curd, caneles, freeze-dried blueberries, hot chocolate
Contestants:
Jeremy Fogg, Pastry Chef from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Keris Kuwana, Executive Pastry Chef from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
Michael Gillet, Executive Pastry Chef from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
Winnette McIntosh Ambrose, Pastry Chef and Owner from Washington, D.C (winner)
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the grand finale. In this episode, all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking,
and were required to bake something in every round. The roasted head of cauliflower was topped with
pomegranate seeds and mint. In the dessert round, Chef Gillet failed to bake anything in his dish. This led to his
elimination.
450 6 "Gold Medal Games: Grand Finale" January 30, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Rattlesnake, pomelo, golden snack cakes, grilled avocado
Chris Santos
Entrée: Lamb ribs, red currants, hard-boiled quail eggs, far far
Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Confetti frosting, soft shell almonds, deep-fried champagne,
Scott Conant
rambutan
Contestants:
Ken Harvey, Executive Chef from Tucson, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Winnette McIntosh Ambrose, Pastry Chef and Owner from Washington, D.C (eliminated after the entrée)
Lynnae Oxley-Loupe, Chef and Pitmaster from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Sarah Wade, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (winner)
Episode notes: Final part of the gold medal tournament. The winner gets $50,000. Unlike the previous episodes,
there's no set theme for the finale (though different ingredients seem to represent the past four themes;
something grilled, something fried, something baked etc.)
451 7 "Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!" February 13, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: (candy round) dark chocolate superworms, chocolate pudding
mix, animal crackers, candy cane beets
Scott Conant
Entrée: (cake round) cookie and caramel chocolate bars, chocolate
Alex Guarnaschelli
hummus, habanero peppers, lamb tallow
Zac Young
Dessert: (ice cream round) white chocolate chunks, love potion cocktail,
taleggio cheese, Spanish chorizo
Contestants:
Josip Franc, Executive Pastry Chef from Bernardsville, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Philippe Fallait, Chef and Owner from Astoria, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Marissa Delgado, Executive Pastry Chef from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the dessert)
Melanie Moss, Pastry Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of the episode is making chocolate desserts in every round; specifically candy in the
first round, cake in the second, and ice cream in the third. The first round was extended to 30 minutes, the
second round was extended to 60 minutes, and the third round was the usual 30 minutes (with an extra ice
cream machine so each contestant could make ice cream easily in the allotted time). The love potion liquor in the
third round was composed of white chocolate liqueur, vodka, pomegranate juice, and strawberries.
452 8 "The Light Stuff" February 20, 2018
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: wild salmon fillets, cottage cheese, zucchini noodles, vegan
bacon Scott Conant
Entrée: pork chops, cauliflower rice, protein-packed snack box, lemon Alex Guarnaschelli
cayenne drink Jason Kieffer
Dessert: citrus salad, acai berry powder, 'dumbbell' cookies, rice cakes
Contestants:
Joshua Wiggins, Sous Chef from Red Bank, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Isaac Rios, Chef and Cafe Manager from Chandler, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
Mattia Meneghetti, Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Celeste Rogers, Chef and Instructor from New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of the episode is "healthy eats" with relatively healthy/light ingredients in every basket.
The snack box in the entree round consisted of two eggs, cheese, apple slices, grapes, peanut butter, and
bread.
453 9 "Epic Eats" February 27, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: mac & cheese mega burger, buffalo chicken soda, Brussels
sprouts, everything bagel seasoning
Chris Santos
Entrée: gravy mashed potato cake, tomahawk steak, red noodle beans,
Amanda Freitag
cold brew ice pops
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: cookie bowl ice cream sundae, gummy worm, finger grapes,
huitlacoche
Contestants:
C.J. Hamm, Executive Chef from Tucson, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Joseph Yoon, Private Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Jennifer Russo, Chef and Owner from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the dessert)
Jillian Moskites, Food Truck Chef from Middletown, CT (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of the episode is at least one "epic", indulgent ingredient in every basket.
454 10 "Pork on the Brain" March 20, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pig face roulade, Berkshire pork chops, pork chop cocktail, fish
Adam Sobel
peppers
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: canned pork brains, Iberico collar, salsify, huckleberries
Chris Santos
Dessert: sanguinaccio dolce, mangalitsa lardo, peppermint pig, tiger figs
Contestants:
Donald Hawk, Sous Chef from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Laura Licona, Culinary Director from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Ryan Andre, Executive Chef from Baton Rouge, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
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Christian Hayes, Chef and Owner from Yarmouth, ME (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode is pork in every basket. The pork chops in the first basket were given
to the chefs as a whole rib roast.
455 11 "Fat Chance" March 27, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: duck confit, baby turnips, basket of biscuits, narutomaki
Scott Conant
Entrée: watermelon curry, acorn squash, kalekale, caul fat
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: lingonberry syrup, papaya, Greek yogurt, vanilla sandwich
Chris Santos
cookies
Contestants:
Marco Barrila, Chef and Owner from Southampton, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tami Treadwell, Chef and Owner from Harlem, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Christopher Harris, Executive Chef and Owner from Portland, ME (eliminated after the dessert)
Jennifer Caraway, Chef and Founder from Phoenix, AZ (winner)
456 12 "You've Been Canned" April 10, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: baby octopus, calamondin limes, crumpets, cream cheese
Chris Santos
Entrée: tilefish, canned steamed beef, Asian long beans, fideo pasta
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: Persian love cake, lychee, strawberry milk powder, gorgonzola
Marc Murphy
dolce
Contestants:
Sunshine Flagg, Chef & Owner from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dave Sclarow, Chef & Co-Owner from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Christopher Zabita, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Hannah Wong, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner)
457 13 "Million-Dollar Meals" June 5, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: toro tartare with caviar, high-roller bagel, Ibérico ham, petite
snow peas
Martha Stewart
Entrée: Wagyu cheeseburger with gold chocolate bacon, 20 year old
Geoffrey Zakarian
bourbon, arugula blossoms, white Alba truffle
Chris Santos
Dessert: geode cake, etrog citron, fruit pops in champagne, camel milk
chocolate bars
Contestants:
Jonathan Scallion, Private Chef, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
Madeleine Dee, Executive Chef & Owner, Fond, Louisville, KY (eliminated after the entrée)
Chris Brugman, Executive Sous Chef, Mountain Shadows Resort, Scottsdale, AZ (eliminated after the
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dessert)
Johnny Church, Executive Chef, Aureole, Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket had high-end, expensive ingredients. This was the first episode that touted Martha
Stewart as a new Chopped judge (though she has guest judged on Chopped Junior in the past).
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458 1 "Luck of the Irish" March 13, 2018
Appetizer: black radishes, dry stout, mushy peas, blood pudding Stuart O'Keeffe
Entrée: crubeens, cabbage, farmhouse Irish cheddar, Irish champ Amanda Freitag
Dessert: granny smith apples, 99, Irish whiskey, plum pudding Scott Conant
Contestants:
Andrei Enikeev, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Alex Galvis, Sous Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Scott Hynes, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Kathleen O'Brien-Price, Private Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket in this episode has at least one food from Ireland.
459 2 "Wild Game Plan" April 3, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: rack of wild boar, alligator jerky, burgundy truffle, bison grass
vodka Angie Mar
Entrée: antelope strip loin, elk heart, bear claws, dandelion greens Marc Murphy
Dessert: venison sausage, moose milk cocktail, honeycomb, black forest Marcus Samuelsson
cake
Contestants:
John Chambers, Company Chef from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tandy Peterson, Chef de Cuisine from Scottsdale, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
James Richards, Chef de Cuisine from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
Noam Bilitzer, Sous Chef from Louisville, KY (winner)
Episode notes: Every basket featured wild game in some form. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the
second Chopped: Grill Masters tournament.
460 3 "A Frog Leg Up" April 17, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sushi doughnuts, purple spinach, littleneck clams, toasted corn
Scott Conant
nuts
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: frog legs, green peppers, shirataki noodles, cricket bolognese
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: Chinese steamed buns, grapefruit, coffee jelly, rosemary
Contestants:
Paco Cortes, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the appetizer)
Frank Bilotti, Sous Chef from Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Austin Miller, Chef & Owner from Portland, ME (eliminated after the dessert)
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Aerin Zavory, Corporate Chef from Hamden, CT (winner)
Episode notes: Chef Bilotti had previously appeared on the reality television show Hell's Kitchen, competing in its
thirteenth season. He finished in tenth place after being eliminated in the season's ninth episode by Chef.
461 4 "Sensational Sandwiches" April 24, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: roast beef sandwich, rainbow fingerling potatoes, fresh wasabi,
chile con queso Jeff Mauro
Entrée: turducken, broccoli rabe, pickleback shots, deep-fried mayo Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: ham & cheese lunch kit, soursop, salt & vinegar potato chips, ice Geoffrey Zakarian
cream sandwich cake
Contestants:
Danielle Leoni, Chef & Owner from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Adam Burress, Chef & Co-Owner from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the entrée)
Justin Beckett, Chef & Owner from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the dessert)
Matt Storch, Chef & Owner from Norwalk, CT, (winner)
Episode notes: The chefs were required to make sandwiches in every round.
462 5 "Leftover Takeover" May 1, 2018
Appetizer: chicken parmesan, kale salad, brown avocado, leftover lo mein Scott Conant
Entrée: leftover steak, veggie platter, flat cola, half of a bánh mì Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: leftover ice cream, concord grapes, cold coffee, lemon chess pie Marcus Samuelsson
Contestants:
Michael Compean, Executive Chef from Scottsdale, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ashley Goddard, Sous Chef from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
Rich Hinojosa, Executive Chef & Co-Owner from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the dessert)
Evan Hennessey, Executive Chef & Owner from Dover, NH (winner)
Episode notes: All basket ingredients were leftovers.
463 6 "Hush Puppy Love" May 8, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: catfish, black-eyed peas, jalapeño hush puppy batter, bananas
Entrée: fried chicken, purple sweet potatoes, green tomatoes, peach Scott Conant
cobbler Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: creamed corn, blackberries, biscuit dough, butter pecan ice Marcus Samuelsson
cream
Contestants:
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Kelli Thompson, Executive Chef from Portland, ME (eliminated after the appetizer)
Greg Nalley, Chef & Owner from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
Julian Elfedayni-Connell, Sous Chef from Mystic, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
Rachel LeGloahec, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Episode notes: All basket ingredients in this episode featured southern ingredients. The fried chicken in the
second round was Kentucky Fried Chicken, still in its bucket (presumably marking it as a sponsor of the show
because most name brand ingredients are usually obscured).
464 7 "Surf and Turf" May 29, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: gooseneck barnacles, Korean-style short ribs, ramen beer,
mache Scott Conant
Entrée: whole lobsters, chateaubriand, frozen creamed spinach, almond Amanda Freitag
chocolate bars Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: candied crabs, brownie t-bones, bananas foster, passion fruit
Contestants:
Alexis Trolf, Chef & Owner from Long Beach, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sasha Grumman, Chef de Cuisine from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Jason Daly, Executive Chef from Vinalhaven, ME (eliminated after the dessert)
Franco Robazetti, Executive Chef from Jersey City, NJ (winner)
Episode notes: This episode featured some form of seafood and meat ("surf and turf") in every basket.
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No. No.
465 1 "Plum Luck" May 15, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pad Thai pancakes, frozen peas, plums, duck sausage
Chris Santos
Entrée: sirloin tip center roast, cinnamon toaster pastries, upland cress,
Tiffani Faison
salad cream
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: cereal cake, coconut jam, persimmons, almond butter
Contestants:
Alejandro Perez, Executive Chef from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Anthony Brynildsen, Chef de Partie from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Dalia David, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Adam Allison, Chef & Owner from Mesa, AZ (winner)
466 2 "Hot Off the Grill!" May 22, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: corn on the cob milkshake, zucchini ribbon skewers, camel
ribeye, smoked butter
Scott Conant
Entrée: brook trout, candy apples, fermented kale slaw, hickory smoked
Marcus Samuelsson
sausage
James Briscione
Dessert: frozen s'mores, whiskey smoked sugar, fennel, charcoal burger
buns
Contestants:
Matthew Katakis, Chef & Owner from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jacob Styburski, Chef & Owner from Irvington, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Elizabeth Bova, Director of Operations from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Lynette Mosher, Executive Chef from Danvers, MA (winner)
Episode notes: In this episode, the ovens were turned off and grill pans had to be used in every round. The third
guest judge on the panel was one of the first winners of Chopped, back from season 1, episode 9 "Mac &
Cheese, Cola, Bacon").
467 3 "Bowled Over" June 12, 2018
Appetizer: tuna loin, finger radishes, soy cooked eggs, seven layer dip Martha Stewart
Entrée: canned cheese ravioli, broccoli rabe, lime pickle, pork secreto Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: halo-halo, vincotto, blondies, candy-glazed kettle corn Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Jeff Kraus, Chef and Owner from Tempe, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chris Castro, Chef de Cuisine from Scottsdale, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
Carinna Acevedo, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
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Yuri Szarzewski, Executive Chef and Owner from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode was presenting every dish in a bowl.
468 4 "Doughnut Dash" June 19, 2018
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: a dozen doughnuts, corned beef brisket, Chinese celery,
Martha Stewart
mostarda
Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: three ring doughnut, ground bison, rainbow carrots, pastry cream
Chris Santos
Dessert: Martha's sour cream doughnut dough, beet chips, raclette, yuzu
Contestants:
Francis Legge, Executive Pastry Chef from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Lindsey Farr, Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Huascar Aquino, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Joyce Bucad, Assistant Pastry Chef from Las Vegas, NV (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode was doughnuts in every basket, and making doughnuts in the final
round. The dough in the third round basket was made by Martha Stewart.
469 5 "Room for 'Shrooms" July 10, 2018
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Dessert:
Contestants:

(winner)
470 6 "Beach Bites" July 24, 2018
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Dessert:
Contestants:

(winner)
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Series Season
No. No.
1 "Think Small!" June 26, 2018
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Dessert:
Contestants:

(winner)
2 "Lamb Slam" July 3, 2018
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Dessert:
Contestants:

(winner)
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Series Season
No. No.
1 "Fire it Up!" July 17, 2018
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Dessert:
Contestants:

(winner)
Specials
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No. No.
S1 "Food Network Stars!" July 22, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked kippers, hard boiled eggs, treviso, sparkling cider
Alton Brown
Entrée: black chicken, escarole, cream of coconut, guava
Giada De Laurentiis
Dessert: fenugreek, cinnamon toast cereal, Japanese mayonnaise, frozen
Bobby Flay
peas
Contestants:
Jeff Mauro (TNFNS season 7 winner) (Sandwich King) (Charity: Opportunity Knocks – River Forest, IL)
Amy Finley (TNFNS season 3 winner) (The Gourmet Next Door) (Charity: The Lois Merrill Foundation – San
Diego, CA) (eliminated after the entrée)
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. The judges were the mentors for Season 8
of The Next Food Network Star
S2 "Grill Masters: Part One" July 22, 2012
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: yak steaks, mesquite syrup, peanut butter sandwich cookies,
Tuscan kale Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: California halibut, sauerkraut, frozen french fries, Mexican chorizo Amanda Freitag
Dessert: oil-cured black olives, peaches, piloncillo, chocolate graham Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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 competed for $50,000. The "Grill Masters"
episodes were taped outdoors at Old Tucson Studios near Tucson, AZ. Jennifer and Tommy Duncan are
husband and wife.
S3 "Grill Masters: Part Two" July 29, 2012
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Hawaiian blue prawns, tomatillos, chayotes, hatch chile taffy
Entrée: rack of wild boar, cactus flower buds, spoon fruit, portabella Aarón Sánchez
mushrooms Amanda Freitag
Dessert: cactus pears, Italian wafer cookies, goat's milk ricotta, single Marc Murphy
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
entrée)
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)
S4 "Grill Masters: Part Three" August 5, 2012
Appetizer: oysters, hearts of palm, creamed spinach, duck bacon Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: rabbit, eggplant, pineapple, puff pastry dough Amanda Freitag
Dessert: Meyer lemons, marshmallows, charcoal biscuits, zucchini Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Robyn Lindars, Chef and Blogger, "Grill Grrrl" food blog, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Timothy Grandinetti, Chef and Restaurateur, Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar, Winston-Salem, NC
Doug Keiles, Competitive Barbecue Champion and Pitmaster, Ribs Within BBQ Team, Hillsbourough, NJ
Ernest Servantes, Executive Chef, Texas Lutheran University/Barbecue Pitmaster, Burnt Bean Co., New
Braunfels, TX (advances to final round) (winner)
S5 "Grill Masters: Part Four" August 12, 2012
Appetizer: short ribs, watermelon, speculoos, fennel Aarón Sánchez

Entrée: pork butt, baked beans, clams, strawberry fruit leather Amanda Freitag
Dessert: tofu, green plantains, maple-bacon ale, mangoes Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
Rick Browne, Chef and Author, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the dessert)
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Kent Rollins, Cook and Chuckwagon Owner, Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon, Byers, TX (advances to final
round) (winner)
S6 "Grill Masters: Finale" August 19, 2012
Appetizer: sardines, corn on the cob, xtabentun, canned sloppy joe filling Aarón Sánchez
Entrée: standing rib roast, guava paste, smoked mozzarella, bok choy Amanda Freitag
Dessert: quail eggs, pound cake, whole coconut, strawberry cream tequila Marc Murphy
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 entrée)
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)
Episode notes: Part 5 of 5. The 4 preliminary round winners competed for the $50,000 grand prize.
S7 "Grill Masters: Episode One" July 14, 2015
Appetizer: double cut pork chops, margarita, avocados, merguez sausage Chris Santos
Entrée: artichokes, cherry pie, rye whiskey, cowboy steaks Amy Mills
Dessert: ham steaks, mangos, corn bread, ricotta cheese Scott Conant
Contestants:
Staci Graves Jett, Caterer & BBQ Pit Master, Hog Heaven, Brooksville, KY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Randy Pauly, Firefighter & BBQ Pit Champ, Holy Cow Cookers, Pearland, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Danielle Dimovski, Competitive BBQ Champ, Diva Q BBQ, Barrie, Ontario, Canada (eliminated after the
dessert)
Chris Hart, Competitive BBQ Champ & Author, Wicked Good Barbecue, Boston, MA (winner)
Episode notes: This was the first of a five-part series, consisting of four preliminary rounds and a finale. The
winning chef in each preliminary advanced to the finale, where they competed for a $50,000 prize. This is the
second such competition, similar to the one aired in 2012.
S8 "Grill Masters: Episode Two" July 21, 2015
Appetizer: hamburger patties, salsa con queso, zucchini, hot dogs Tim Love
Entrée: rack of elk, Worcestershire sauce, deviled eggs, collard greens Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: acorn squash, chocolate cupcakes, bananas, ras el hanout Scott Conant
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Contestants:
Candy Sue Weaver, Competitive BBQ Champ, BBQ Delight, Pine Bluff, AR (eliminated after the appetizer)
Matty Melehes, Chef de Cuisine, Q Roadhouse Brewing Co., Jackson, WY (eliminated after the entrée)
Mary Brent "M.B." Galyean, Expedition Chef, Charleston, WV (eliminated after the dessert)
Stan Hays, Pit Master, County Line Smokers, Pleasant Hill, MO (winner)
Episode notes: Part two of a five-part series of a grilling-themed competition. While Chopped normally obscures
brand names, the Worcestershire sauce in the second round is a product of tournament sponsor Lea & Perrins.
S9 "Grill Masters: Episode Three" July 28, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Spanish red shrimp, feta cheese, asparagus, brisket ice cream
Tim Love
Entrée: lobsters, carrot ketchup, dandelion greens, cheese and jalapeño
Alex Guarnaschelli
sausage
Scott Conant
Dessert: fruit skewers, quick pan popcorn, amaretto, panatone
Contestants:
Donna Fong, Competitve BBQ Champ, Butcher's Daughter BBQ, Alameda, CA (eliminated after the
appetizer)
Tom Spaulding, Live Fire Catering, 1843 Live Fire Catering, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Harry Soo, Competitive BBQ Champ, Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Leslie Roark Scott, Competitive BBQ Champ & Chef, Ubon's, Yazoo City, MS (winner)
Episode notes: Part three of a five-part series of a grilling-themed competition. The fruit skewers included purple
grapes, pineapple, strawberries, and cantaloupe. Donna and Harry were engaged at the time of filming.
S10 "Grill Masters: Episode Four" August 4, 2015
Appetizer: spare ribs, rhubarb, fava beans, black-eyed pea cakes Chris Santos
Entrée: monchong, ramps, macadamia nuts, Galia melon Amy Mills
Dessert: plums, halloumi cheese, poor man’s toffee, white BBQ sauce Scott Conant
Contestants:
Phil Johnson, Food Truck Owner, Sammitch's, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ash Fulk, Chef & Culinary Director, Hill Country Barbecue Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Mike Davis, BBQ Pit Master, Delight, AR (eliminated after the dessert)
Angie Mar, Executive Chef, Beatrice Inn, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: Part four of a five-part series of a grilling-themed competition.
S11 "Grill Masters: Episode Five" August 11, 2015
Appetizer: rattlesnake meat, lemonade iced tea, Japanese eggplant, Chris Santos
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hushpuppies
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: goat, rainbow carrots, watermelon, kokoretsi
Scott Conant
Dessert: dragonfruit, pancakes, lemon meringue pie, jalapeños
Contestants:
Leslie Roark Scott, Competitive BBQ Champ & Chef, Ubon's, Yazoo City, MS (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chris Hart, Competitive BBQ Champ & Author, Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Stan Hays, Pit Master, County Line Smokers, Pleasant Hill, MO (eliminated after the dessert)
Angie Mar, Executive Chef, Beatrice Inn, New York, NY (winner)
Episode notes: The fifth part of a five-part series of a grilling competition, in which the winner earned $50,000.
The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep
the goat.
S12 "Chopped: Impossible, Part 1" October 22, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: hamburger Bloody Mary, beef fajita meat, whipped topping,
Chris Santos
flying fish eggs
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: mackerel, edible flowers, durian cookies, pork stomach in soy
Robert Irvine
Dessert: Welsh rarebit, apple teeth, nacho cheese tortilla chips, gumdrops
Contestants:
Barry Frish (Episode 15.11 – "Take Heart") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Diane Dimeo (Episode 2.9 – "Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate") and (Episode 2.13 – "Chopped
Champions, Round Four: Bring It!") (eliminated after the entrée)
Roxanne Spruance (Episode 18.10 – "Bacon Baskets!") (eliminated after the dessert)
Marc Anthony Bynum (Episode 4.8 – "Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles"), (Episode 5.5 – "$50,000
Tournament: Round Two") and (Episode 5.8 – "$50,000 Tournament: Grand Finale") (advances to final round)
(winner)
Episode notes: Part one of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the
finale for a chance to win a grand prize of up to $40,000. Diane Dimeo was also in the first Chopped Champions
event in season 2, and Marc Anthony Bynum was a finalist in the second Chopped Champions event in season 5.
The edible flowers in the entree round included pansies, snapdragons, and nasturtiums. The apple teeth in the
dessert round were made from apple slices, peanut butter, and marshmallows.
S13 "Chopped: Impossible, Part 2" October 29, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: salted duck, dried olives, green gelatin, prosciutto
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: chicken in a can, corn cob jelly, crayfish, sweet lemons
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: ostrich egg, chunky peanut butter, meat lover's sub sandwich,
Robert Irvine
balsamic vinegar
Contestants:
Robyn Almodovar (Episode 24.6 – "Tendon Intentions") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Timothy Peterson (Episode 22.6 – "Bizarre Baskets") (eliminated after the entrée)
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Nong Poonsukwattana (Episode 21.6 – "Food Truck Fight") (eliminated after the dessert)
James Major (Episode 15.8 – "Big Hitters") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Part two of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the
finale. A hammer and screwdriver was provided in the dessert basket to help the chefs crack open the ostrich
egg.
S14 "Chopped: Impossible, Part 3" November 5, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: alligator, zucchini blossoms, guacamole with roasted crickets,
cricket flour
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: skate wing, fiddlehead ferns, 100-year-old eggs, yellow
Aarón Sánchez
marshmallow chicks
Robert Irvine
Dessert: dessert sushi plate, vanilla ice cream, black garlic, brown
bananas
Contestants:
Leslie Roark Scott (Episode 24.16 – "Grill Masters: Episode Three") and (Episode 24.18 – "Grill Masters:
Episode Five") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jonathan Kavourakis (Episode 23.9 – "Let's Do Lunch") (eliminated after the entrée)
Antonio Mure (Episode 17.10 – "Competition Italiano") (eliminated after the dessert)
Emily Chapman (Episode 21.13 – "Money Saver") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Part three of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in
the finale. Leslie Roark Scott was a finalist in the 2015 Chopped Grill Masters Tournament.
S15 "Chopped: Impossible, Grand Finale" November 12, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: geoduck, spring garlic, purple artichokes, fish fillet sandwich
Entrée: fried pork brain sandwiches, dried pomegranate seeds, chocolate Scott Conant
mint, spaghetti rings Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: (second entrée round) cow tongue, cow feet, beef jerky soda, Amanda Freitag
chateaubriand
Contestants:
Marc Anthony Bynum (Episode 4.8 – "Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles"), (Episode 5.5 – "$50,000
Tournament: Round Two") and (Episode 5.8 – "$50,000 Tournament: Grand Finale") (eliminated after the
appetizer)
James Major (Episode 15.8 – "Big Hitters") (eliminated after the entrée)
Robert Irvine (eliminated after the dessert)
Emily Chapman (Episode 21.13 – "Money Saver") (winner)
Episode notes: Part four of a four-part tournament. Winners of the three previous episodes faced off for $15,000
in two rounds: appetizer and entree. Judging after the second round held both the first and second rounds in
consideration to determine the tournament winner. In the third round, the winner faced celebrity chef Robert
Irvine in an additional entrée round for a chance to increase the winnings from $15,000 to $40,000.
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S16 "Secrets of Winning" December 22, 2015
Appetizer: N/A N/A

Entrée: N/A N/A
Dessert: N/A N/A
Contestants:
N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)

N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
N/A (winner)
Episode notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from the first 26 seasons (and the Chopped: After Hours
web series), along with tips on competing in the Chopped kitchen.
S17 "Grill Masters Napa: Part 1" July 5, 2016
Appetizer: octopus, fruit pops, purple cauliflower, Italian sausage Marc Murphy
Entrée: veal chops, pickled smoked okra, watermelon radish, nachos Amanda Freitag
Dessert: honey gelato cones, petimezi, pineapple, Anaheim chiles Michael Chiarello
Contestants:
Bryan Moscatello, Executive Chef, Calistoga Ranch, Saint Helena, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ashley Pado, Corporate Chef, Certified Angus Beef® Brand, Wooster, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Chad Rosenthal, Chef & Restaurateur, The Lucky Well, Ambler, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Jonathon Sawyer, Chef & Restaurateur, The Greenhouse Tavern, Trentina and Noodlecat, Cleveland, OH
(winner)
Episode notes: Part one of a five-part tournament. The winner received $10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand
finale. The tournament was held at Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley, California instead of the usual Chopped
set. As with the previous two Grill Masters tournaments, this was an outdoor competition in which contestants
were asked to grill something each round. Instead of an oven and stove, contestants were provided with a gas
grill, charcoal grill, and smoker. In addition, some other equipment such as a blast chiller and ice cream machine
were not available.
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lamb belly, baked beans, flatbread dough, grilled grapefruit
Marc Murphy
Entrée: sea urchin, reginelle, leeks, side of halibut
Amanda Freitag
Dessert: cinnamon rolls, spicy tamarind candies, marshmallows,
Michael Chiarello
strawberries
Contestants:
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Nate Berrigan-Dunlop, Executive Chef, Penrose Restaurant, Oakland, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Karen Mitchell, Executive Chef, Palm Restaurant, Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Christopher Schobel, Chef & Restaurateur, Fat Daddy's Smokehouse, Kihei, HI (eliminated after the dessert)
Sophina Uong, Executive Chef, Revival Bar & Kitchen, Berkeley, CA (winner)
Episode notes: Part two of a five-part tournament, following the same rules as part one. The winner received
$10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the baked
beans in the first basket were Bush's Smokehouse Tradition Grillin' Beans - a product of a Chopped sponsor.
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: abalone, rainbow chard, spa water, raisins on-the-vine
Marc Murphy
Entrée: bone-in natural cut ribeye steak, toybox eggplant, Padrón peppers,
Amanda Freitag
polenta log
John Koch
Dessert: chocolate trifle, poached pears, slab bacon, pistachios in the shell
Contestants:
Charles Grund, Corporate Chef, Hill Country Barbecue Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the
appetizer)
Brian Bruns, Executive Sous Chef, Spiaggia Restaurant & Café, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Jason Bergeron, Executive Chef, Tavistock Restaurant Collection, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the
dessert)
Daniel Gomez Sanchez, Executive Sous Chef, La Toque, Napa, CA (winner)
Episode notes: Part three of a five-part tournament, following the same rules as part one. The winner received
$10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. Due to the extensive time required to prepare abalone, the
abalone in the first basket was cleaned ahead of time. To save time in the third round, both chefs agreed to use
pre-shelled pistachios from the pantry instead of ones from the basket; the judges permitted this since both
chefs had the same advantage.
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tri-tip, hen of the woods mushrooms, avocados, rose petal
Marc Murphy
confit
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: red snapper, grape leaves, Meyer lemonade, beets
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: olive oil cake, cheddar cheese, gala apples, salted caramel
Contestants:
Ken Hess, Chef & Pitmaster, Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, Decatur, AL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tracy Anderson, Pitmaster & Owner, Woodhouse BBQ, Napa, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Chrissy Camba, Chef & Owner, Maddy's Dumpling House, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert)
Tony Maws, Chef & Restaurateur, Craigie on Main/Kirkland Tap and Trotter, Cambridge/Somerville, MA
(winner)
Episode notes: Part four of a five-part tournament, following the same rules as part one. The winner received
$10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the cheddar
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cheese in the third basket was Sargento 4 State Cheddar - a product of a Chopped sponsor.
S21 "Grill Masters Napa: Grand Finale" August 2, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: pig head, smoked chocolate chips, home-made blue corn
tortillas, escarole Marc Murphy
Entrée: porterhouse, candied garlic, artichoke, razor clams Amanda Freitag
Dessert: chocolate babka, aged goat cheese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Geoffrey Zakarian
bananas
Contestants:
Tony Maws, Chef & Restaurateur, Craigie on Main/Kirkland Tap and Trotter, Cambridge/Somerville, MA
Jonathon Sawyer, Chef & Restaurateur, The Greenhouse Tavern, Trentina and Noodlecat, Cleveland, OH
Daniel Gomez Sanchez, Executive Sous Chef, La Toque, Napa, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Sophina Uong, Executive Chef, Revival Bar & Kitchen, Berkeley, CA (winner)
Episode notes: Part five of a five-part tournament, following the same rules as part one. The winners of the four
previous episodes compete for an additional $50,000. The tortillas in the first basket were given to the chefs as
uncooked masa. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the Cabernet Sauvignon in the third basket
was a product of tournament sponsor and host Beringer Vineyards.
S22 "Grill Masters: Battle 1" August 1, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Pork shoulder, rainbow chard, Cabernet Sauvignon, watermelon
pie Marc Murphy
Entrée: Bloody Mary ice pops, beef ribs, vegan lobster, petit vegetable Alex Guarnaschelli
crudites Myron Mixon
Dessert: Brownie batter, sweet plantains, strawberries, uni
Contestants:
Lori Frazee (eliminated after the appetizer)

Craig Verhage (eliminated after the entrée)
Andy Husbands (eliminated after the dessert)
Megan Day (winner)
Episode notes: Part 1 of a five-part grilling tournament featuring 16 pro grillers. The winner of each preliminary
round advanced to the finals to compete for $50,000 and a trip for 2 to Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley, CA.
Like past grilling tournaments, this was an outdoor competition where the chefs had to grill. Instead of an oven
and stove, the chefs were provided with gas grills, charcoal grills, and smokers. This tournament was filmed at
Queens County Farm in Queens, NY, the same location as the 2015 Grill Masters tournament. While Chopped
normally obscures brand names, the Cabernet Sauvignon in the first basket was a product of tournament
sponsor Beringer Vineyards.
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Stuffed trotters, fennel, smoked water, razor clams
Entrée: Rabbit saddle, celery snowflake leaves, purple artichokes, pork Scott Conant
belly Tiffani Faison
Dessert: Bush’s Honey Chipotle Grillin’ Beans, red velvet whoopie pies, Marc Murphy
cape gooseberries, pig’s ear pastries
Contestants:
Richard Fergola (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jeff Bannister (eliminated after the entrée)
Ro Daniel (eliminated after the dessert)
Joe Johnson (winner)
Episode notes: Part 2 of 5. Chopped normally obscures brand names but the third basket specifically identified
Bush's baked beans, a sponsor of the tournament.
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Bison t-bone steaks, Sargento provolone, blue masa dough,
Marc Murphy
frozen daiquiri
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: Duck breast, haricot verts, sushi, ash ice cream
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: Birthday cake, lardo, Meyer lemons, candy fruit kabobs
Contestants:
Lee Ann Whippen (eliminated after the appetizer)

Moe “Big Moe” Cason (eliminated after the entrée)
Flip Wise (eliminated after the dessert)
Stephen Coe (winner)
Episode notes: Part 3 of 5. Chopped normally obscures brand names but the first basket features Sargento
cheese, a longtime sponsor of Chopped.
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Lamb loin chops, habaneros, Okinawa sweet potatoes, mezcal
Chris Santos
Entrée: Boneless rib-eye roast, Romanesco cauliflower steaks, morel
Manet Chauhan
mushrooms, onion candy
Aaron Franklin
Dessert: Churros, mesquite powder, Scamorza cheese, dragon fruit
Contestants:
Marco Niccoli (eliminated after the appetizer)

Nikki Martin (eliminated after the entrée)
Joanna Dunn (eliminated after the dessert)
Jim “Big Jim” Stancil (winner)
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Episode notes: Part 4 of 5. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the lamb loin chops in the first
basket were provided by tournament sponsor Walmart.
S26 "Grill Masters: Finale Battle" August 29, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Rack of wild boar, grilled French toast packets, pickled carrots,
Marc Murphy
cerveza pequena
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: Venison leg, fiddlehead ferns, heirloom tomatoes, s’mores skillet
Chris Santos
Dessert: Deep-fried margaritas, starfruit, giant gummy bear, corn chips
Contestants:
Jim “Big Jim” Stancil (eliminated after the appetizer)

Megan Day (eliminated after the entrée)
Stephen Coe (eliminated after the dessert)
Joe Johnson (winner)
Episode notes: Part 5 of 5. The 4 remaining chefs competed for $50,000 and a trip for 2 to Beringer Vineyards
in Napa Valley, CA.
S27 "Grill Masters: Kansas City"
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Dessert:
Contestants:

(winner)
S28 "Grill Masters: Memphis"
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Dessert:
Contestants:

(winner)
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S29 "Grill Masters: North Carolina"
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Dessert:
Contestants:

(winner)
S30 "Grill Masters: Texas"
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Dessert:
Contestants:

(winner)
S31 "Grill Masters: Final Showdown"
Appetizer:
Entrée:
Dessert:
Contestants:

(winner)
Chopped Junior
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Series Season
No. No.
J1 1 "Curd Is the Word" October 27, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: swordfish, figs, oyster sauce, cotton candy cookies
Billy Gardell
Entrée: lamb loin chops, mini pepperoni pizzas, Chinese long beans,
Marcela Valladolid
candied sardines
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: lemon curd, pound cake, candy powder, ricotta
Contestants:
Elliott Wakefield (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Grace LaFountain (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Bryce Taylor (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Ellie Kuhnle (age: 11) (winner)
J2 2 "Chasing Rainbow Bagels" November 3, 2015
Appetizer: pork belly, wasabi paste, peaches, rainbow bagels Sharone Hakman
Entrée: crab legs, mango pudding, husk cherries, fresh pasta sheets Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: doughnut holes, marshmallows, chocolate cheese, mangosteens Valerie Bertinelli
Contestants:
Ben Streu (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jataun Flash (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ally Lopez (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Henry McDaniel (age: 12) (winner)
J3 3 "Shake It Up" November 10, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: head-on shrimp, rainbow carrots, beet hummus, pickled pigs
Lee Anne Wong
feet
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: venison tenderloin, baby eggplant, chocolate milkshake, couscous
Elizabeth Chambers
Dessert: watermelon pizza, coconut milk yogurt, cinnamon candies,
Hammer
stroopwafels
Contestants:
Zoe Gellert (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Talia Thessen (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Mark Coblentz (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Jack Crabb (age: 12) (winner)
J4 4 "A Chopped Junior Thanksgiving" November 17, 2015
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: spiral ham, string beans, cranberry mousse, sweet potato
casserole
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: smoked turkey legs, stuffin' muffins with mashed potatoes,
Martha Stewart
Brussels sprouts, turkey neck and gizzards
Chris Santos
Dessert: pumpkin-spiced lattes, rainbow carrots, turkey cookies, spiced
pecans
Contestants:
Kara Peterschmidt (age: 14) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Hannah Stowe (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jordan Plumbstead (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Daniel Kligmann (age: 14) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode.
J5 5 "Fungi Times" November 24, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: lobster mushrooms, waffles, orange frozen pops, chorizo
Sam Kass
Entrée: Berkshire pork chops, heirloom tomatoes, canned oysters,
Marc Murphy
vegetable sushi
Tino Feliciano
Dessert: french fries, applesauce, passion fruit, dehydrated cheese
Contestants:
Bella Gross (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Alexis Ferguson (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Cameron Berger (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Elisabeth Watkins (age: 14) (winner)
J6 6 "Adorably Ambitious" December 1, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: grilled cheese roll-ups, duck bacon, trombone zucchini,
Madison Cowan
jawbreakers
Mila Kunis
Entrée: salmon, avocados, cactus pears, orange worm suckers
Scott Conant
Dessert: New York cheesecake, cherry drink, carrot jam, pistachios
Contestants:
Micah Riedmann (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Nyles Emile (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Tatiana Cicciarella (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Elizabeth Oakes (age: 12) (winner)
J7 7 "Culinary Elves" December 8, 2015
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: tournedos of beef, cheese dreidels, asparagus, gingerbread
house
Sam Kass
Entrée: chocolate cereal pine cones, boneless leg of lamb, candy cane
Martha Stewart
milkshake, potato pancakes
Marc Murphy
Dessert: snowman doughnuts, roasted chestnuts, white chocolate fudge,
hot cocoa ice cream
Contestants:
Megan Norz (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Noah Jenkins (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Noelle Smith (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Aidan Friedson (age: 12) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a holiday-themed episode.
J8 8 "Cereal Miracles" December 15, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: mussels, coconut milk, hot pepper jellybeans, squid jerky
Entrée: cereal with milk, green strawberries, squash blossoms, Wagyu Michelle Bernstein
skirt steak Scott Conant
Dessert: microwave cupcakes, Greek yogurt, blood oranges, cookie Camila Alves
straws
Contestants:
Janie Wilson (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Dylan Marcus (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Hannah Robins (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Mason Partak (age: 11) (winner)
J9 9 "Future Stars" December 22, 2015
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: steak tartare, malabar spinach, blooming onion, Barbecue
Marc Murphy
Flavored Larvae
Sam Talbot
Entrée: steamed lobster, tomatillos, broccoli rabe spray cheese
Laila Ali
Dessert: tortilla chips, finger limes, piloncillo, ice cream sandwich cake
Contestants:
Talia Shapiro (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Kinnan Dowie (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ana'lysse Cotton (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Cookie Dutch (age: 14) (winner)
J10 10 "Birthday Cake Crush" December 29, 2015
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: vegetable fried rice, oven roasted tomatoes, firm tofu,
gingerbread cookie people Art Smith
Entrée: scallops, chickpea chips, watercress, birthday cake Aarón Sánchez
Dessert: pretzel bites, cream cheese, candy dots, chocolate covered Laila Ali
bananas
Contestants:
James Hooper (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Lyla Allen (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Emily Allen (age:11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Kobena Sey (age: 12) (winner)
Episode notes: Lyla and Emily are twin sisters.
J11 11 "Cuteness Overload" January 5, 2016
Appetizer: hot dogs, Japanese mayonnaise, shrimp chips, clams Jeff Mauro
Entrée: ribeye steak, yuzu juice, whipped cream, plumcots Amanda Freitag
Dessert: crab cakes, curry powder, champagne grapes, cookie spread Hayden Panettiere
Contestants:
Rachel Hodorov (age: 10) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Emily Waters (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Michael Lettieri (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Claire Hollingsworth (age: 9) (winner)
Episode notes: This is the first episode where all the contestants were under the age of eleven.
J12 12 "Candy Rock Bottom" January 12, 2016
Appetizer: squid, arugula, baby pineapples, pizza bites Sharone Hakman

Entrée: pork carnitas, nopales, white sweet corn, candy rocks Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: whoopie pies, Dulce De Leche, pancetta, ants in apple candy Kimberly Schlapman
Contestants:
Marcus Byers (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Marc Hodorov (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Emma Immanivong (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Sabrina Swee (age: 13) (winner)
J13 13 "Batter Hurry Up!" January 19, 2016
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: burgers, eggplant, jalapeno powder, cream soda
Tiffany Derry
Entrée: chicken lollipops, cake batter, purple wax beans, chocolate
Amanda Freitag
covered edamame
Tia Mowry
Dessert: cookie bouquet, quince paste, araucana eggs, horchata
Contestants:
Lauren Zilberman (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Cole Malouin (age: 15) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jack Witherspoon (age: 15) (eliminated after the dessert)
Sean Lew (age: 13) (winner)
Episode notes: All 4 contestants have previously appeared on Rachael Vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off. Sean and
Lauren were both on season 2, and Cole and Jack were both on season 1.
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Series Season
No. No.
J14 1 "Dough Business" April 26, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Paneer Cheese, Baby Beets, Masala Roasted Chickpeas,
Camel Hot Dogs
Monti Carlo
Entrée: Filet Mignon, Blood Oranges, Green Apple Carbonated Candy,
Scott Conant
Red Watercress
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Dessert: Edible Cookie Dough, Pomegranates, Blackberries, Mini Ice
Cream Cones
Contestants:
Sophie Bravo (age: 9) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Joshua Pantoja (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Caryn Cummings (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Haley Mattes (age: 11) (winner)
J15 2 "Love You, Mom!" May 3, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Basil, Papadum, Coconut Fruit Pops, Escargot
Haylie Duff
Entrée: Baby Rainbow Chard, Gummy Eggs, Apricots, Lomo Iberico
Maneet Chauhan
Dessert: Candy Game Tiles, Greek Yogurt, Candied Flower Petals,
Alison Sweeney
Dragon Fruit
Contestants:
Julia Calabrese (age:11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Moses Hausmann (age:11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Townsend Childress (age:12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Annabella Kumar (age:11) (winner)
Episode notes: In the dessert round, as a surprise from Ted, each contestant was assisted by their own mother.
J16 3 "Quail Quest" May 10, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Baby Romanesco Cauliflower, Polenta Log, Rock Shrimp, Beef
Tongue
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: Quail, Spinach-Artichoke Dip, Mini Mirepoix Veggies, Stuffed Bagel
Rico Rodriguez
Buns
Fabio Viviani
Dessert: Star Fruit, Horn Corn Chips, Pink Lemonade Concentrate, Vanilla
Tie-Dye Cake
Contestants:
Owen Halligan (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Isaiah Hooks (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Zoe Gelsi (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
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Emily Roche (age: 11) (winner)
J17 4 "Go Fish!" May 17, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Arctic Char, Cotton Candy, Dandelion Greens, Tiny Ice Cream
Bites
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: Skirt Steak, Sea Beans, Mozzarella Sticks, Canned Spaghetti
Kardea Brown
Rings
Andrew Rannells
Dessert: Popcorn Gift Set, Clementines, Freeze-Dried Raspberries, Giant
Lollipop
Contestants:
Jeremiah Valeroso (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Aiden McFarlane (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Guinevere Shea (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Bella Coonis (age: 12) (winner)
Episode notes: The popcorn gift set in the third round contained three different flavors of popcorn, including:
plain, caramel, and cheddar.
J18 5 "Grill It!" May 24, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Chicken Sausage, Croissant-Doughnuts, Broccoli Steaks,
Portobello Mushrooms Amanda Freitag
Entrée: Rib Eye Steaks, Vegetable Skewers, Key Lime Pie Lasagna, Jerome Bettis
Culantro Ali Khan
Dessert: Puffed Rice Pops, Baby Bananas, Feta Chese, Baby Pineapples
Contestants:
Aaron Gruen (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Mark Timanovsky (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
Christian Bryan (age: 14) (eliminated after the dessert)
Lily Nunziata (age: 13) (winner)
Episode notes: Every course required a grilled element; there was no oven use in any round.
J19 6 "Pasta Love" May 31, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Italian Tuna in Oil, Peas & Carrot Candy, Heart-Shaped Pasta,
Alex Guarnaschelli
Rainbow Chard
Christine Taylor
Entrée: Scallops, Broccolini, Sweet Limes, Papaya
Eddie Jackson
Dessert: Cookie Cups, Buttermilk, Pichuberries, Green Tea Powder
Contestants:
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Hensley Brown (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Ally Kustera (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Luke Krohn (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Amanda DeFuria (age: 11) (winner)
J20 7 "Trail Mix and Match" June 7, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Monkfish, Poblano Peppers, Cream Cheese Frosting, Mini
Cucumbers Marc Murphy
Entrée: Elk Tenderloin, Trail Mix, Bok Choy Rabe, Far Far Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: Chocolate Olives, Animal Crackers, Vanila Pudding, Fruit Leather Debby Ryan
Strips
Contestants:
Alyanie Villahermosa (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jimmy Hennessy (age: 14) (eliminated after the entrée)
Tefo Maphorisa (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Amelia Carpentieri (age: 13) (winner)
J21 8 "Dinner for Dad" June 14, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Buffalo Chicken Wings, Cherry Tomatoes, Tokyo Scallions, Blue
Cheese
Tre Wilcox
Entrée: Kefta Kebabs, Spinach, Overstuffed Sandwich, White Chocolate
Scott Conant
Golf Balls
Tony Hawk
Dessert: Snow Cones, Pistachios In The Shell, Anjou Pears, Cinnamon
Rolls
Contestants:
Carter Cassola (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Riley Mitchell (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Lia Howhannesian (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Matt Grieco (age: 11) (winner)
Episode notes: Each round the contestants had to make a dish their fathers would enjoy. Also, in the Dessert
Round, the two contestant's dads competed alongside their children as sous chefs.
J22 9 "Pancake Pop Power" June 21, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Baby Octopus, Tartar Sauce, Upland Cress, Lemon Bars.
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: Duck Breast, Yuzu Kosho, Purple Snow Peas, Pancake Pops.
Kelsey Nixon
Dessert: Candied Fennel Seeds, Biscuit Dough, Lemon Plums, Vanilla
Donal Skehan
Almond Butter.
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Contestants:
Canaan Smith (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Trishul Manoj (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
Kaley Demarest (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Isabella Wylie (age: 13) (winner)
J23 10 "The Big Stink" June 28, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: hand-pulled noodles, pickled daikon radish, century eggs,
alligator Sam Kass
Entrée: pork cutlet, cornucopia of baby vegetables, mango, fish/chips Marcus Samuelsson
snack mix Ayesha Curry
Dessert: cashew cheese, sparkling apple cider, lychees, kiwi turtle cake
Contestants:
Kennedy Williamson (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Logan Walker (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Conner Frank (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Cassidy Tryon (age: 12) (winner)
J24 11 "Summer Sizzle" July 5, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: bison burgers, flip-flop cookies, eggplant, chive blossoms
Roble Ali
Entrée: norwegian cod, baby corn, bacon-wrapped asparagus,
Marc Murphy
watermelon gelatin
Jennie Garth
Dessert: beach ball cake pops, strawberries, creme fraiche, grasshoppers
Contestants:
Lindsay Hayes (age: 9) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Aidan Blumsack (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Olivia Burnett (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Lauryn Mitchell (age: 9) (winner)
J25 12 "Goat Gumption" July 12, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: smoked chicken breast, puntarelle, maraschinos, bacon soda
Carla Hall
Entrée: goat porterhouse, turnips, snap pea crisps, “balloon dogs”
Chris Santos
Dessert: mini caramel apples, farmhouse cheddar, amaretti cookies, duck
Jourdan Dunn
fat
Contestants:
Juliette Borchardt (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Mikayla Jones (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
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Natraj Vairavan (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)

Nicholas Bruzzano (age: 12) (winner)
J26 13 "Boared Silly" July 19, 2016
Appetizer: boar strip steaks, limburger cheese, arepas, "pig lollipops" Arnold Myint
Entrée: liverwurst, purple sweet potatoes, escarole, branzino Chris Santos
Dessert: "taco cookies", sour cream, avocados, chicha morada Ali Larter
Contestants:
Sa'de Ivey (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Emily Stass (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ethan Benson (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Tara O'Donnell (age: 12) (winner)
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Series Season
No. No.
J27 1 "Sloppy Apps" July 26, 2016
Appetizer: sloppy joes, tomatillos, popped corn chips, dandelion greens Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: lobster tails, fiddlehead ferns, baby white turnips, sicilian pesto Cheryl Hines
Dessert: bacon apple pie, mayonnaise, rhubarb, fruit punch drink pouches Siri Daly
Contestants:
Summer Kelly (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Eliza Roth (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ade Ayodele (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Jack Pollock (age: 12) (winner)
J28 2 "Rattled" August 2, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sweet limes, broccoli leaves, fruit cereal marshmallow treats,
rattlesnake Amanda Freitag
Entrée: lamb shoulder, pizza cake, yogurt preserved in oil, chinese long Chris Colfer
beans Raiza Costa
Dessert: fish wafer ice cream, cashew brittle, longan fruit, espresso
Contestants:
Israel Oxley (age: 9) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Carson Wood (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Avery Andrasek (age: 9) (eliminated after the dessert)
Lucy Chelton (age: 9) (winner)
J29 3 "Cup of Glee" August 30, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: beef satay, giant peanut butter cup, gluten-free pancake mix,
Andrew Gruel
pink grapefruit
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: pork porterhouse, braising greens, wasabi, candy cured olives
Meghan, Duchess of
Dessert: pink marshmallow skillets, rice cakes, french vanilla coffee
Sussex
creamer, passion fruit
Contestants:
Natilee Giles (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Sophia Rebello (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jacob Stern (age:13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Maizy Boosin (age:12) (winner)
J30 4 "Think Fig" September 6, 2016
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sweet red crab, bear graham crackers, striped peppers,
chayote squash Sabin Lomac
Entrée: grass-fed lamb tenderloin, portobellos, bacon granola, fruit leather Aaron Sanchez
Dessert: japanese peaches in jelly, clotted cream, figs, cinnamon tortilla Ta’Rhonda Jones
stars
Contestants:
Robbie Lutzker (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Ella Rutiaga (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ben Krantz (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Amandine Waldman (age: 9) (winner)
J31 5 "Curry Hurry" September 13, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken & waffle sliders, mustard greens, jicama, pickled buffalo
Tiffany Derry
eggs
Aaron Sanchez
Entrée: salmon fillets, carrot noodles, hard pretzels, red curry paste
Busy Philipps
Dessert: budino, tarragon, raisins on the vine, lunchbox sushi
Contestants:
Joshua Lefkoff (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Maya Tornerud (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Nate Siwiec (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Keyanna McBryde (age: 12) (winner)
J32 6 "A Hot Minute" September 20, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: minute steaks, calabrian chiles, dragon tongue beans, boniato
ice pops Jason Varitek
Entrée: cornish hens, white asparagus, salt-cured egg yolks, blueberry Amanda Freitag
ketchup Kristen Kish
Dessert: grilled stuffed bananas, cherries, galangal, striped cakes
Contestants:
Nicky Lennox (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Rachel Cummings (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Lillie Stewart (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Tavia Isaac (age: 12) (winner)
J33 7 "Halloween Party!" October 4, 2016
Appetizer: jalapeno mummies, lamb heart, bitter melon, vampire blood Jackie Sorkin
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Entrée: halloween lasagna, “zombie scabs”, edamame, ghost toast

Scott Conant
Dessert: "bloody guts", "melon bats", candied bacon, bag of Halloween
Michelle Trachtenberg
candy
Contestants:
Nathan Graddon (age: 10) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Ava De Los Santos (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Alex Manka (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Emma Morrison (age: 12) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a Halloween themed episode, featuring the contestants dressed in costumes.
J34 8 "Ears for Fears" October 11, 2016
Appetizer: pig’s ears, ramps, pickled ginger, hasselback potatoes Chris Santos
Entrée: chicken noodle soup, ostrich steaks, purple asparagus, truffles Katie Lee
Dessert: monkey bread, papaya, queso fresco, coconut flower vinegar Alan Thicke
Contestants:
Charlie Todd (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jasmine Lucero (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ethan Jackson (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Evelyn Dugan (age: 12) (winner)
J35 9 "Fish Tale" October 18, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: beet greens, cheesecake candy bars, soft-serve mango,
rainbow trout Chris Santos
Entrée: pork chops, quinoa, blackberry salsa, okra Debbie Matenopoulos
Dessert: rainbow pancakes, cape gooseberries, jordan almonds, Dale Talde
Japanese milk soft drink
Contestants:
Joseph Gloss (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Alli Holtz (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Lauren Poplaski (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Taytum Graham (age:10) (winner)
J36 10 "Snapper Snafus" October 25, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: duck confit, artichoke hearts, taleggio cheese, tomato soup
cupcakes Scott Conant
Entrée: red snapper, orange soda syrup, thai eggplant, serrano ham Danika Patrick
croquettes Jamika Pessoa
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Dessert: octopus pie, quick cooking oats, curry powder, meyer lemons
Contestants:
Taylor Brown (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Kemp Guas (age:13) (eliminated after the entrée)
Will Connor (age:13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Lilah Donnelly (age:13) (winner)
Episode notes: Kemp Guas is the son of former Chopped Contestant David Guas.
J37 11 "S'more Determination" November 8, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: hot dog pasta, spring peas, veggie cream cheese, lentil chips
Tiffany Derry
Entrée: squab, s'mores french fries, baby tatsoi, black beans
Jennette McCurdy
Dessert: pig dumplings, long stemmed strawberries, white chocolate,
Alex Guarnaschelli
pumpkin seeds
Contestants:
Dylan Konntz (age:12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Kate Daniel (age:11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Zikei Brooks (age:12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Ella Petitto (age:12) (winner)
J38 12 "Basket Brawl" November 22, 2016
Appetizer: squid ink pasta, fresh chickpeas, spanish chorizo, baby fish Rachel Hollis
Entrée: skirt steak, zucchini, treviso, caramel cream sticks Roble Ali
Dessert: chocolate ravioli, tangerines, prunes, white gourd drink boxes Marcus Samuelsson
Contestants:
Ben Maizes (age:12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Etimfon Bassey (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jenaka Lauretta (age:12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Aziza Eshun (age:11) (winner)
J39 13 "Snack Attack" December 13, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: 'nduja, cheese mice, escarole, lavash
Entrée: halibut, avocados, house made potato chips, strawberry drink Daphne Oz
pickles Tyrel Jackson Williams
Dessert: dried jackfruit, lemon verbana, roasted marshmallows, coquito Maneet Chauhan
nuts
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Contestants:
Jacob Rodriguez (age:9) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Kate Moore (age:9) (eliminated after the entrée)
Oliver Neiter (age:9) (eliminated after the dessert)
Elan Satchit (age:9) (winner)
Episode notes: This is the first episode where all the contestants were under the age of ten. Due to the height of
the contestants, each contestant was provided with a footstool to help them reach their prep table and stove.
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J40 1 "Cup of Glee" August 9, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: beef satay, giant peanut butter cup, gluten-free pancake mix,
pink grapefruit Scott Conant
Entrée: pork porterhouse, braising greens, wasabi, candy cured olives Jake Smollett
Dessert: pink marshmallow skillets, rice cakes, french vanilla coffee David Arquette
creamer, passion fruit
Contestants:
Isabella Testa (age:9) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Sammy Voit (age:10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ashley Carter (age:10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Taliah Dancil (age:11) (winner)
J41 2 "Nest Test" August 16, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: bird's nest(spaghetti and meatballs), cherry peppers, sugar
Austin Mahone
snap peas, antipasto platter
Raquel Pelzel
Entrée: poussin, pickled garlic, graham cracker rainbows, red kale
Aaron Sanchez
Dessert: cookie mix gift jar, blood orange chips, kiwi, flax seed milk
Contestants:
Jamol Manigault (age:11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Aidan Stoyer (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Melinda Stokes (age:11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Camryn McLelland (age:12) (winner)
J42 3 "Nugget? Fuhgettaboutit!" August 23, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken nuggets, malabar spinach, mixed marble potatoes, fish
Kenny Gilbert
lollipops
Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: bay scallops, broccoli, instant noodle soup, preserved lemon syrup
Mae Whitman
Dessert: cactus water, biscuit dough, plumcots, dinosaur fossils
Contestants:
Malachi Maguregui (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Sophia Starr (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Christian Olsen (age:13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Nadjah Bray (age:12) (winner)
J43 4 "Donut Sweat It" September 27, 2016
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: everything donuts, pencil asparagus, pickled pig lips, heirloom
tomatoes David Guas
Entrée: venison rib chops, red mizuna, natural blackberry soda, brownie Alex Guarnaschelli
ends DeMarcus Ware
Dessert: cricket cookies, blueberry cardamom lassi, mangoes, star anise
Contestants:
Charlotte "Char" Sloan (age:11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Ernesto Fox (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Sophia Amenendo (age:10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Caroline Coleman (age:11) (winner)
J44 5 "Bug Bites" November 1, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: sofrito, baby zucchini, crepes, bug kebabs
Scott Conant
Entrée: branzino fillet, marshmallow cereal, king oyster mushrooms, aloe
Jake Smollett
marmalade
David Arquette
Dessert: fairy bread, muscat grapes, sesame seed candy, ostrich egg
Contestants:
Isabella Testa (age:9) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Sammy Voit (age:10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ashley Carter (age:10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Taliah Dancil (age:11) (winner)
J45 6 "Thanks Kidding" November 15, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: turkey tenderloin, frybread, collard greens, pecan pie
Entrée: pork crown roast, sweet potatoes, marshmallow spread, green Laura Vitale
bean casserole Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: thanksgiving cupcakes, brown turkey figs, pumpkin spiced sugar, Sandra Lee
cranberry pistachio fudge
Contestants:
Ben Berinsky (age:11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Erin Alexander (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ruby Jones (age:11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Buck Milligan (age:11) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a thanksgiving-themed episode with seasonal ingredients in each basket.
J46 7 "Fries Wise" November 29, 2016
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: ground beef, truffle salsa, scallions, curly fries
Alison Roman
Entrée: swai fillets, crab rangoon, tomato crisps, rocket pops
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: cookie-stuffed cookie cups, pineberries, grapes in syrup, silken
iJustine
tofu
Contestants:
Jack Furman (age:10) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Hannah Hickson (age:11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Mariam Awan (age:11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Lola Massey (age:11) (winner)
J47 8 "Yay Holidays!" December 6, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: duck breasts, cheese blintzes, Santa veggie tray, brussels
sprouts
Christian Petroni
Entrée: chateaubriand, corn flake wreath, rainbow carrots, hot dog
Sandra Lee
stockings
Marc Murphy
Dessert: lumps of coal, pretzel snowflakes, peppermint ice cream, holiday
lights
Contestants:
Narell Hinds (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Lily Babcock (age:11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Eli Schulman (age:13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Melody Nguyen (age:13) (winner)
Episode notes: This is a special Christmas-themed episode. The lumps of coal and holiday lights in the dessert
round were ground up cookies mixed with marshmallows and chocolate-covered strawberries respectively.
J48 9 "Got Elk?" December 20, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich, kumquats, serrano ham,
quince paste
Aaron Sanchez
Entrée: elk osso buco, parsley root, lamb's quarters, chocolate cookie
Iliza Shlesinger
churros
Jet Tila
Dessert: watermelon sherbet cake, cocoa nibs, raspberries, sourdough
bread
Contestants:
Giuliana Soares (age:10) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Misha Oreshkov (age:10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Marvin Drake (age:10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Eden Abney (age:10) (winner)
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J49 10 "Hot Potato, Not Potato" December 27, 2016
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: ground beef, spinach, chive blossoms, presidential chocolates
Lazarus Lynch
Entrée: pork tenderloin, baked potato cake, mousseron mushrooms,
Marc Murphy
thumbelina cake
James Maslow
Dessert: trail mix, gelatin parfait, whipped honey, red delicious apples
Contestants:
AJ Espinoza (age:12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Sarah Hullihen (age:10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jayla Hill (age:12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Liam Dertinger (age:13) (winner)
Episode notes: This was the first time on Chopped Junior a boy won against three girls.
J50 11 "Lemon Meringue Why?" January 3, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: fluke fillets, wildfire lettuce mix, cauliflower bites, golden raisins
Entrée: chicken drumsticks, avocados, butter & sugar corn, lemon Angie Martinez
meringue pie Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: chocolate covered snack cakes, clementines, vanilla protein Chelsea Peretti
shake, beet chips
Contestants:
Jada Payne (age:9) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Marty Snyder (age:9) (eliminated after the entrée)
Eli Hoffenberg (age:10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Mischa Waydo (age:10) (winner)
J51 12 "Pinwheel Meals" January 10, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: double-smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, bok choy, soup
Maia Mitchell
dumplings
Luke Thomas
Entrée: beef pinwheels, kohlrabi, fruity gumdrops, pide
Mark Murphy
Dessert: grain bowl, yellow plantains, applesauce, cottage cheese
Contestants:
Chris Alley (age:13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Leila Allain-Wright (age:12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Daphne Baker (age:12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Danielle McNerney (age:13) (winner)
J52 13 "Chia Frets" January 17, 2017
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Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: merguez sausage, veggie flatbread, pea shoots, shakshuka
sauce
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: head-on shrimp, parsley pappardelle, purple wax beans, cream of
David Alan Grier
broccoli soup
Brandi Milloy
Dessert: chia pudding, asian pears, agave nectar, chocolate chip pancake
bites
Contestants:
Daniela Spiniello (age:10) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Joey Bernardo (age:11) (eliminated after the entrée)
CJ Vinas (age:12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Charlotte Kilroy (age:12) (winner)
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J53 1 "Pizza Party" January 31, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Italian sausage, beech mushrooms, Alfredo sauce, English
muffins
Amanda Freitag
Entrée: chicken tenders, poblano peppers, marinara sauce, fresh pizza
Harley Morenstein
dough
Anika Noni Rose
Dessert: pineapple fruit boat, clementines, gjetost cheese, canned pizza
dough
Contestants:
Matthew Richert (age: 10) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Charlie Basa (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Allie Dubler (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Peggy Fischer (age: 11) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a pizza themed episode. All contestants were required to make pizza in every round.
Peggy Fischer is a contestant from season two of Kids Baking Championship.
J54 2 "Chicken and Do-Nots" January 31, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: chicken & doughnuts, broccoli, chorizo, purple potatoes
Entrée: pineapple flavored icing, red long beans, pork tenderloin, peanut Daniel Churchill
butter crackers Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: chocolate matcha lava cookies, mangoes, tiny strawberry Allison Williams
candies, coconut milk
Contestants:
Bria Beamon (age: 10) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Emerson Golubic (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Chris Bardsley (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Kaj Friis-Hecht (age: 10) (winner)
J55 3 "Chocoholics" February 7, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: box of chocolates, filet mignon, baby brussels sprouts, sparkling
cider Scott Conant
Entrée: chocolate fruit bowl, lamb chops, fairy tale eggplant, blue cheese Ashley Graham
Dessert: triple chocolate sundae, grenadine, chocolate love bugs, heart- Jernard Wells
shaped potato chips
Contestants:
Jack Dutch (age: 10) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Denali Schijvens (age: 9) (eliminated after the entrée)
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Maria Leone (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)

Retiba Hegazzi (age: 9) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a chocolate themed episode. There was chocolate in every baskets. Denali Schijvens is
the first Chopped Junior Contestant from Alaska.
J56 4 "Rise and Cook!" February 14, 2017
Appetizer: Milk and cereal pops, spinach, country ham, French toast sticks Cliff Crooks
Entrée: Waffles, asparagus, brisket bacon, heirloom eggs Bethenny Frankel
Dessert: Breakfast cake, navel oranges, granola, cappuccino Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants:
Kiersten Williamson (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Adrian Corelli (age: 10) (eliminated after the entrée)
Milan Nimeh (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Rose Genter (age: 11) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a breakfast themed episode. Each basket contained breakfast themed ingredients.
J57 5 "Heads Will Roll" February 21, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Fuyu persimmons, fresh cayenne peppers, mooncakes, head-on
shrimp Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: Turkey cutlets, cauliflower, pull-apart garlic bread, candy sushi George Mendes
Dessert: Zucchini brownies, honeycrisp apples, hazelnuts, cherry-vanilla Kevin McHale
soda
Contestants:
Aiden McCarthy (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Stefano Dongowski (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
Annie Ayars (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Sophie Viohl (age: 13) (winner)
J58 6 "Turn Up the Beet" March 1, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Octopus carpaccio, arugula, golden beets, Marcona almonds
Entrée: Steelhead trout, wax beans, royal trumpet mushrooms, bow tie Valerie Bertinelli
pasta Misty Copeland
Dessert: Fruit-flavored popcorn, plums, buttermilk, chocolate wafer piano Chris Santos
keys
Contestants:
Yashica Nabar (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)
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Henry Savin (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)

Aidan Dowell (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Emily Wolff (age: 13) (winner)
J59 7 "Why So Blue?" April 4, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Mac ‘n cheese-stuffed meatballs, broccoli rabe, shaved truffles,
French fry chips Michelle Park
Entrée: Pork chops, squash, cashews, spilled milk cookies Chris Santos
Dessert: Solar system lollipops, kiwi, frozen strawberry lemonade, lady Ruben Studdard
fingers
Contestants:
Logan Beharry (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Riley Dixon (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ava Howell (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Kieran Banks (age: 12) (winner)
J60 8 "Three Ring Kitchen" April 11, 2017
Appetizer: Corn dogs, avocados, corn on a stick, circus cookies Geoffrey Zakarian
Entrée: Sliders, heirloom tomatoes, tiger tails, jester potatoes Ryan Guzman
Dessert: Caramel apples, concord grapes, elephant ears, circus peanuts Sunny Anderson
Contestants:
Sam Khemlani (age: 10) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Tanner Waxman (age:11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Megan Hackett (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Liam Pignolet (age: 10) (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode was circus. Each basket contained circus themed ingredients.
J61 9 "Rescue Mission!" April 18, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Pork fried rice, frozen herbs, UGLY salad greens, Parmesan
rinds Amanda Freitag
Entrée: Steak, beet tops, bell peppers, half-empty jar of marinara Sam Kass
Dessert: Cookie dough, overripe mangoes, forgotten bananas, broken ice Marc Murphy
cream cones
Contestants:
Isabelle Nollette (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jake Dizon (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Anthony Brown (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
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Caitlyn White (age: 11) (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket in this episode contained wasted food that almost ended up in the trash.
J62 10 "Fry Fans" April 25, 2017
Appetizer: Okra, sour cream, catfish filets, sweet tea Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: Chicken tenders, cauliflower, hushpuppy batter, pimento cheese Rebecca Lang
Dessert: Fried ice cream, beignet mix, walnuts, raspberries Zachary Quinto
Contestants:
Angelica Iannacchino (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Zach Baer (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Kaylee Roope (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Fuller Goldsmith (age: 13) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a fried theme episode. Each contestant was required to fry something in each round.
J63 11 "Let's Taco 'Bout It" May 2, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Shredded pork, purple cabbage, pineapple, coconut seltzer
Scott Conant
Entrée: Skirt steak, nopales, hominy, Mangonada ice pops
Martita Jara
Dessert: Pinata cake, pomegranates, chocolate condensed milk,
Kym Whitley
chicharrones
Contestants:
Armaan Gupta (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Joe Aguirre (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
Olivia Rangel (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Bella Francisco (age: 12) (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode was tacos. Each contestant was required to make tacos in each
round.
J64 12 "Dinner Is Served" May 9, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Farm-fresh eggs, turkey bacon, maple cotton candy, Beghrir
Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: Chicken burgers, frozen French fries, squeezable berry lemonade
JB Smoove
juice pouches, shepherd’s salad
Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: Lamb tenderloin, honey nut squash, figs, kanafeh
Contestants:
Asma Elgack (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Emily Mickool (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
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Zeynep Cag (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)

Busem Zencirli (age: 10) (winner)
Episode notes: This was a breakfast, lunch & dinner competition. The appetizer, entree & dessert courses were
replaced with breakfast, lunch & dinner. This was the first Chopped Junior episode to feature four girls.
J65 13 "Mac and Cheese, Please!" May 16, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Boxed mac ‘n cheese, pulled pork, dinosaur kale, Shiitakes
Entrée: Pasta shells, La Tur cheese, braised short ribs, cheese-flavored Nguyen Tran
tortilla chips Mark Murphy
Dessert: Blueberry mac ‘n cheese, white chocolate chips, Anjou pears, Betsy Brandt
sour lemon candies
Contestants:
Anthony Smith (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Chris London (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
Sam Kanterman (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Valeria Quintero (age: 13) (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket contained mac and cheese. This was the first time on Chopped Junior a girl won
against three boys.
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Series Season
No. No.
J66 1 "Make Me A Judge: Episode 1" March 8, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Ground venison, quail eggs, pickle juice pops, pretzel slider
buns Amanda Freitag
Entrée: Shallot marmalade, ground beef, Taleggio, Texas toast Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Chocolate marshmallow cereal treats, sharon fruit, candied Mark Murphy
bacon, brioche buns
Contestants:
Arjun Ray (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Tyler Casanova-Rodriguez (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Olivia Acosta (age: 9) (eliminated after the dessert)
Nikki Bidun (age: 10 (winner)
Episode notes: This was Part 1 of a 4-part tournament where 12 contestants compete to become 1 of 3 judges
in the finale where they judge regular judges' dishes. The theme of this part was burgers.
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: North Carolina BBQ sauce, burnt ends, smoky shortbread
cookies, okra
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: Wild boar strip loin, collard greens, black-eyed peas, Texas BBQ
Alex Guarnaschelli
sauce
Chris Santos
Dessert: Blackberries, pecan pie, Halloumi cheese, Kansas City BBQ
sauce
Contestants:
Sophie Remisio (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Ryan Gonzalez (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jacob Scott (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Kenzie Mills (age: 11) (winner)
Episode notes: Part 2 of 4. The theme of this part was barbecue. Jacob Scott is the son of Chopped champion
and two time Chopped tournament competitor Leslie Roark Scott.
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Empanada dough, Argentinian sausage, Medjool dates, baked
Ricotta Amanda Freitag
Entrée: Crescent dough, oven-dried tomatoes, broccoli rabe, Peking duck Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Confetti cookie dough, cranberries, goat’s milk caramel & baked Scott Conant
apples
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Contestants:
Matthew Merril (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Sophia Abreu (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
Kiara Roy (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Joshy Altamura (age: 12) (winner)
Episode notes: Part 3 of 4. The theme of this part was baking
J69 4 "Make Me A Judge: Finale" March 29, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Ground venison, pickle juice popsicles, pretzel slider buns,
bottarga
Nikki Bidun (age: 10)
Entrée: Black eyed peas, wild boar strip loin, Texas barbecue sauce, lime
Kenzie Mills (age: 11)
gelatin salad
Joshy Altamura (age: 12)
Dessert: Confetti cookie dough, goat's milk caramel, baked apples, pig
ears
Contestants:
Marcus Samuelsson (eliminated after the appetizer)

Alex Guarnaschelli (eliminated after the entrée)
Amanda Freitag (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris Santos (winner)
Episode notes: This is the finale. Four judges on Chopped compete for $25,000 to donate to their favorite
charities. Their dishes were judged by the three contestants who won the first three parts. Each basket was
reused from the first three parts, but with one ingredient substituted for a different ingredient. This was Chris
Santos' first win on Chopped.
J70 5 "Grillin' And Chillin'" May 23, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Pork ribs, cornmeal hoecakes, zucchini, heirloom tomato
kebobs Jessie James Decker
Entrée: Flank steak, asparagus, AL BBQ sauce, roasted marshmallow Jed Portman
truffle pops Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: Grill cake, strawberries, smoked sea salt, figs
Contestants:
Mason Dinar (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jared Contant (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Mulan Jimenez (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Sarah Yesnowitz (age: 11) (winner)
Episode notes: Each contestant had to grill something in each round. All the ovens were turned off.
J71 6 "Cookin' for a Cookout" July 4, 2017
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Appetizer: Hot dogs, poblanos, avocados, potato salad Jana Kramer

Entrée: Bison burgers, smoked butter, rainbow carrots, baked beans Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: Shoo-fly pie, raspberries, pretzel fish, sour cream Mark Murphy
Contestants:
Lily Cicero (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Alli Heer (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ben Ro (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Kennedy Torres (age: 11) (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket contained cookout-themed ingredients.
J72 7 "Farm Fun" August 29, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Heritage pork chops, chocolate pretzel farm animals, blue
sheep’s milk cheese, Brussels sprouts on the stalk Jenna Brownell
Entrée: Organic free-range chicken breasts, petite purple spinach, pickled Mark Murphy
ramps, milk Giorgio Rapicavoli
Dessert: Farmstand pie, Bartlett pears, honey butter, popcorn cobs
Contestants:
Castle Dettinger (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Jenna Coles (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Chloe Long (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Paige Ferguson (age: 11) (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket contained farm-themed ingredients.
J73 8 "Fast Food Face-Off" September 12, 2017
Appetizer: Fish fillets, Dijon, broccoli, sweet potato waffle fries Stephanie Izard
Entrée: Chicken tenders, quinoa bread, pico de gallo, artichoke hearts Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Plum sorbet, Meyer lemons, pistachios, granola Marcus Samuelsson
Contestants:
Luca Photopoulos (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Alex Tanksley (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Olivier Couet (age: 14) (eliminated after the dessert)
Annabel Eppes (age: 13) (winner)
Episode notes: The theme of this episode was Fast Food.
J74 9 "Tropical Vibes" September 26, 2017
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Appetizer: Monkfish tails, papaya, micro red amaranth, jerk seasoning Scott Conant
Entrée: Red snapper fillets, ripe plantains, mango, cream of coconut Amanda Freitag
Dessert: Lime sugar cookies, guava paste, kiwi, white chocolate chips Ziggy Marley
Contestants:
Matthew Kellner (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Violet Waterhouse (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Khamari Crichton (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Anna Ghai (age: 11) (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket contained tropical ingredients.
J75 10 "Sibling Showdown" October 3, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Fresh pasta, peas in the pod, pancetta, candied jalapenos
Marcus Samuelsson
Entrée: Boneless lamb loin, wasabi potato chips, baby Romanesco
Bryan Voltaggio
cauliflower, black olive penguins
Michael Voltaggio
Dessert: Doughnut tower, Rambutan, ricotta, hot apple cider
Contestants:
Amelia Frias (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Max Koster (age: 13) (eliminated after the entrée)
Alex Koster (age: 11) (eliminated after the dessert)
Catalina Frias (age: 9) (winner)
Episode notes: Two sets of siblings competed against each other individually. Guest judges Bryan & Michael
Voltaggio are twin brothers.
J76 11 "Stick With It!" October 10, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Corn dogs, tortellini, button mushrooms, Shishitos
Sunny Anderson
Entrée: Cake pops, heirloom cherry tomatoes, baby zucchini, Filet Mignon
Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: Dipped frozen bananas, raspberries, marshmallows, chocolate
Dale Talde
fudge cookie bars
Contestants:
Helen "Coco" Eyre (age: 12) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Sannah Javaheri (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Bram Feenstra (age: 12) (eliminated after the dessert)
Emmy Sumpter (age: 10) (winner)
Episode notes: Each contestant was required to make food on sticks.
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J77 12 "Play Nice With Spice" October 17, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Scotch Bonnets, cucumber kimchi, crawfish tails, bluefoot
mushrooms Tyler Oakley
Entrée: Hatch green chiles, jicama, goat chops, Chana Masala Geoffrey Zakarian
Dessert: Strawberry & Sichuan pepper jam, pound cake, clotted cream, Ching-He Huang
Mexican hot chocolate
Contestants:
Drew Shavor (age: 11) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Abby Feyedelem (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jamia Woodard (age: 10) (eliminated after the dessert)
Jaden Spector (age: 12) (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket contained really spicy ingredients.
J78 13 "Kids With Chops" October 24, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Cornbread mix, baby zucchini, pork medallions, watermelon
pickles Chris Santos
Entrée: Corn on the cob, morel mushroom potato chips, sunchokes, lamb Marcus Samuelsson
chops Shannon Allen
Dessert: Ice cream cone snacks, blueberries, marshmallows, bananas
Contestants:
Alex Portis (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Hanna Kutlu (age: 11) (eliminated after the entrée)
Bri Cole (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Katia Atiyah (age: 12) (winner)
Episode notes: Alex Portis is a contestant from season two of Kids Baking Championship.
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Series Season
No. No.
J79 1 "Champions: Part 1" May 30, 2017
Appetizer: Mache, snack mix, watermelon agua fresha, frog legs Marc Murphy
Entrée: Pork tenderloin, apple blossoms, haricots verts, dried fish Alex Guarnaschelli
Dessert: Skyr, kiwi, jackfruit snacks & honey pie Kristen Kish
Contestants:
Jack Crabb (age: 14) (Episode 1.3 – "Shake It Up") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Danielle McNerney (age: 14) (Episode 4.12 – "Pinwheel Meals") (eliminated after the entrée)
Cassidy Tryon (age: 13) (Episode 2.10 – "The Big Stink") (eliminated after the dessert)
Tavia Isaac (age: 13) (Episode 3.6 – "A Hot Minute") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes, where sixteen past champions competed in
their chef coats. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $25,000.
This was the first Chopped Junior Champions tournament. Kristen Kish was a judge in Tavia Isaac's previous
episode.
J80 2 "Champions: Part 2" June 6, 2017
Appetizer: Chicken in a can, escarole, mole sauce, fried pickles Alex Guarnaschelli
Entrée: Porterhouse, Spring garlic, tahdig, rainbow cookies Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: Deep-fried candy bars, pomegranates, Burrata, date vinegar Marc Murphy
Contestants:
Caroline Coleman (age: 12) (Episode 4.4 – "Donut Sweat It") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Aziza Eshun (age: 12) (Episode 3.12 – "Basket Brawl") (eliminated after the entrée)
Henry McDaniel (age: 13) (Episode 1.2 – "Chasing Rainbow Bagels") (eliminated after the dessert)
Isabella Wylie (age: 15) (Episode 2.9 – "Pancake Pop Power") (advances to final round) (winner)
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Sea scallops, bok choy, clementines, guanciale
Entrée: Braised short ribs, baby turnips, pattypan squash, chocolate Maneet Chauhan
sardines Marcus Samuelsson
Dessert: Japanese-style pancakes, rainbow carrots, caramel latte Marc Murphy
macchiato, aleppo pepper flakes
Contestants:
Mischa Waydo (age: 11) (Episode 4.11 – "Lemon Meringue Why?") (eliminated after the appetizer)
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Lucy Chelton (age: 10) (Episode 3.2 – "Rattled") (eliminated after the entrée)
Claire Hollingsworth (age: 11) (Episode 1.11 – "Cuteness Overload") (eliminated after the dessert)
Buck Milligan (age: 11) (Episode 4.6 – "Thanks Kidding") (advances to final round) (winner)
Episode notes: Part 3 of 5. This was the youngest group of champions in the tournament.
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Jonah crab claws, red finger chiles, pomelo, Parker House rolls
Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: Venison tenderloin, micro pea greens, Maitake mushrooms, cheesy
Mark Murphy
tortilla chips
Dale Talde
Dessert: Fruit lasagna, passion fruit, lime leaves, candied ginger
Contestants:
Emma Morrison (age: 12) (Episode 3.7 – "Halloween Party!") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Haley Mattes (age: 12) (Episode 2.1 – "Dough Business") (eliminated after the entrée)
Jack Pollock (age: 13) (Episode 3.1 – "Sloppy Apps") (eliminated after the dessert)
Aidan Friedson (age: 13) (Episode 1.7 – "Culinary Elves") (advances to final round) (winner)
J83 5 "Champions: Grand Finale" June 27, 2017
Appetizer: Ground camel, tomato candy, baby kale, earthworm jerky Maneet Chauhan
Entrée: Goat leg, succotash, cream puffs, sweet cherry ketchup Mark Murphy
Dessert: Pavlova, freeze-dried blueberries, sparkling cider, cherimoya Marcus Samuelsson
Contestants:
Aidan Friedson (age: 13) (Episode 1.7 – "Culinary Elves") (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tavia Isaac (age: 13) (Episode 3.6 – "A Hot Minute") (eliminated after the entrée)
Isabella Wylie (age: 15) (Episode 2.9 – "Pancake Pop Power") (eliminated after the dessert)
Buck Milligan (age: 11) (Episode 4.6 – "Thanks Kidding") (winner)
Episode notes: This was the finale of the 5 episodes which featured the last four champions standing. The
winner of this episode received $25,000. With his win in this tournament, Buck Milligan is the youngest overall
Chopped Grand Champion.
J84 6 "Weird, Feared" September 19, 2017
Ingredients:
Judges:
Appetizer: Alligator pie, wasabi ice cream, wonton wrappers, broccoli
Martita Jara
Entrée: Pufferfish tails, crosnes, fire-roasted poblano peppers, rainbow
Marcus Samuelsson
chard
George Mendes
Dessert: Blood pancakes, eggnog frosting, kumquats, strawberries
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Contestants:
Owen Pereira (age: 13) (eliminated after the appetizer)

Sophia Hall (age: 12) (eliminated after the entrée)
Ayla Davis (age: 13) (eliminated after the dessert)
Logan Guerin (age: 13) (winner)
Episode notes: Each basket contained really unusual ingredients. Despite its lethal reputation, the pufferfish tails
did not contain any poison.
See also
List of Chopped: Canada episodes
References
1. Julianne McGourty (2011-11-21). "School Chefs Compete on "Chopped" " (http://www.nbcconnecticut.com
/the-scene/food-drink/School-Chefs-Compete-on-Chopped-134143858.html). NBCUniversal, Inc. Retrieved
2011-11-23.
2. Cynthia Littleton (2011-11-21). "Doing good at Thanksgiving" (http://www.variety.com/article
/VR1118046391?refCatId=14). Variety. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
3. Chou, Jessica. "The Best 'Chopped' Application You'll Read All Day" (http://www.thedailymeal.com/best-
chopped-application-youll-read-all-day). The Daily Meal. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
External links
Chopped episode guide at FoodNetwork.com (http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chopped/episodes.html)
Chopped Junior episode guide at FoodNetwork.com (http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chopped-junior
/episodes.html)
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Season Episodes Premiere Finale

1 13 January 13, 2009 April 7, 2009

2 13 June 16, 2009 September 29, 2009

3 13 October 13, 2009 March 9, 2010

4 13 April 6, 2010 July 13, 2010

5 13 July 20, 2010 November 28, 2010

6 12 January 4, 2011 April 26, 2011

7 10 May 3, 2011 July 5, 2011

8 9 July 12, 2011 December 6, 2011

9 13 August 30, 2011 December 13, 2011

10 13 December 20, 2011 May 29, 2012

11 13 February 7, 2012 November 25, 2012

12 13 June 5, 2012 November 20, 2012

13 12 September 4, 2012 February 26, 2013

14 13 January 6, 2013 May 5, 2013

15 13 April 2, 2013 July 23, 2013

16 13 June 2, 2013 November 12, 2013

17 13 August 13, 2013 December 3, 2013

18 13 November 26, 2013 May 13, 2014

19 13 February 4, 2014 June 10, 2014

20 13 March 18, 2014 November 25, 2014

21 13 July 15, 2014 January 13, 2015

22 13 October 14, 2014 June 30, 2015

23 13 December 16, 2014 June 16, 2015

24 13 April 28, 2015 December 8, 2015

25 13 August 25, 2015 December 1, 2015

26 8 October 6, 2015 December 17, 2015

27 13 January 5, 2016 March 17, 2016

28 13 March 29, 2016 June 21, 2016

29 13 August 7, 2016 September 27, 2016

30 8 September 22, 2016 December 20, 2016

31 20 October 13, 2016 December 29, 2016

32 12 January 3, 2017 May 2, 2017

33 8 March 21, 2017 May 30, 2017

34 13 May 9, 2017 November 7, 2017

35 20 July 18, 2017 March 6, 2018

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36 13 December 12, 2017 June 5, 2018

37 TBA March 13, 2018 TBA

38 TBA May 15, 2018 TBA

39 TBA June 26, 2018 TBA

40 TBA July 17, 2018 TBA

Specials TBA July 22, 2012 TBA

Junior 1 13 October 27, 2015 January 19, 2016

Junior 2 13 April 26, 2016 July 19, 2016

Junior 3 13 July 26, 2016 December 13, 2016

Junior 4 13 August 9, 2016 January 17, 2017

Junior 5 13 January 31, 2017 May 16, 2017

Junior 6 13 March 8, 2017 October 24, 2017

Junior 7 6 May 30, 2017 September 9, 2017

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1 1 "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers" January 13, 2009

2 2 "Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters" January 20, 2009

Appetizer: firm tofu, tomato paste, prosciutto Aarón Sánchez

3 3 "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes" January 27, 2009

4 4 "Banana, Collard Greens, Grits" February 3, 2009

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Appetizer: ground beef, wonton wrappers, cream of mushroom soup,

5 5 "Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas" February 10, 2009

6 6 "Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets" February 17, 2009