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Revision as of 01:14, 25 September 2011
This is the list of episodes for the Food Network competition reality series Chopped. New episodes air every Tuesday at 9pm and 10pm EST.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Premiere | Finale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | January 13, 2009 | March 7, 2009 | |
| 2 | 13 | June 16, 2009 | September 29, 2009 | |
| 3 | 10 | 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 | 6 | July 12, 2011 | August 16, 2011 | |
| 9 | TBA | August 30, 2011 | TBA | |
Season 1 (2009)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: baby octopus, bok choy, oyster sauce, smoked paprika
- Entrée: duck breast, green onions, ginger, honey
- Dessert: prunes, animal crackers, cream cheese
Contestants:
- Summer Kriegshauser, Private Chef and Nutrition Coach, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Perry Pollaci, Private Chef and Sous chef, Bar Blanc, New York, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: firm tofu, tomato paste, prosciutto
- Entrée: daikon, pork loin, Napa cabbage, Thai chiles, Blue Point oysters
- Dessert: phyllo dough, gorgonzola cheese, pineapple rings, blueberries
Contestants:
- Raymond Jackson, Private Caterer and Culinary Instructor, Westchester County, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Klaus Kronsteiner, Chef de cuisine, Liberty National Golf Course, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lump crab meat, dried shiitake mushrooms, pink grapefruit, bran cereal
- Entrée: ground beef, cannellini beans, tahini paste, grape jelly
- Dessert: brioche bread, 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Banana, Collard Greens, Grits"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground beef, wonton wrappers, cream of mushroom soup, bananas
- Entrée: scallops, collard greens, anchovies, sour cream
- 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 Gonzalez, Executive Chef, Knickerbocker Bar & Grill, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Taïm, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: watermelon, canned sardines, pepper jack cheese, zucchini
- Entrée: beef shoulder, yucca, raisins, ancho chiles, dill pickles
- Dessert: flour tortillas, prosecco, Canadian bacon, roasted chestnuts
Contestants:
- John Keller, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Andrea Bergquist, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: asparagus, chorizo, button mushrooms, canned peaches
- Entrée: rice cakes, chicken thighs, plantains, fruit punch, cocktail onions
- Dessert: beets, goat cheese, quick cook oatmeal, crystallized ginger
Contestants:
- Cindi Avila, Catering Manager and Chef, Crisp, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lucas Manteca, Chef/Restaurateur, Sea Salt & 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Quail, Arctic Char, Beer"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: endive, frozen peas, quail, red seedless grapes
- Entrée: watercress, tamarind paste, creamed corn, Arctic char
- Dessert: pitted dates, frozen pie crust, caramel candy, stout beer
Contestants:
- Melinda Dorn, Sous chef and Instructor (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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Coconut, Calamari, Donuts"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: turbot, nori sheets, pistachios, coconut
- Entrée: rainbow chard, papaya, granola, parsnips, calamari
- Dessert: plain donuts, smoked gouda, white chocolate, dried apricots
Contestants:
- Gwen LePape, Executive Chef, Frederick's Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Francesco Peluso, Executive Chef, Peluso's Italian Specialties, Clifton, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- David Ogren, Executive Chef, Almos Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mina Newman, Executive Chef, Christos Steakhouse, Astoria, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon"Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: boxed macaroni and cheese, artichokes, tilapia
- Entrée: eggplant, ground pork, poblano chiles, avocados, cola
- Dessert: oranges, grapefruit, semi-sweet chocolate chips, bacon
Contestants:
- David Goldwhite, Private personal chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gypsy Gifford, Executive Chef, Cafe Pinot, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken wings, soba noodles, celery, string cheese
- Entrée: striped bass, pimento peppers, jicama, mango, brie cheese
- Dessert: ginger snaps, crème fraîche, instant coffee, carrots
Contestants:
- Jonathan Jernigan, Executive Chef, Catering by Jonathan, Willingboro, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- King Phojanakong, Executive Chef, Kuma Inn, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Soulayphet Schwader, Executive Chef, Talay Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: peanut butter, Granny Smith apples, jumbo shrimp
- Entrée: kielbasa, pepperoncini, fingerling potatoes, tarragon
- Dessert: marshmallow spread, chocolate puff cereal, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dried strawberries
Contestants:
- Alina Eisenhauer, Pastry Chef, Sweet, Woodstock, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Todd Miller, Executive Chef, STK, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Giletto, Executive Chef, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jackie Lee, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chocolate, Mussels and Figs"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef tenderloin, cucumber, Asian pears, bittersweet chocolate
- Entrée: mussels, canned tomatoes, pita bread, celery root
- Dessert: black mission figs, slivered almonds, lemons
Contestants:
- Michael Selicious, Executive Chef, Wickets Inn, Onset, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Nigel Spence, Owner and Executive Chef, Ripe Kitchen and Bar, Mt. Vernon, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Melissa Levy, Executive Chef, IBM, Newburgh, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: salmon, radicchio, ginger, strawberries
- Entrée: turkey breast, baby turnips, pearl onions, coconut flakes
- Dessert: blackberries, kiwi, wonton wrappers, gummy bears
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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
|}
Season 2 (2009)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Salty Veggies & Heated Battles"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sea beans, ginger ale, pork tenderloin
- Entrée: baby artichokes, cashew butter, monkfish, Thai chiles
- Dessert: jicama, pepitas, blueberries
Contestants:
- Fritz Knipschildt, Chef and Chocolatier, Knipschildt Chocolatier, Norwalk, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Cheryl Perry, Chef and Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- David Rotter, Executive Chef, Campo, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jason Zukas, Chef Consultant, Bocca Fina, Queens, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"High Hopes"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: calamari, brussels sprouts, Asian pears
- Entrée: bison, dried mango, leeks, Belgian-style ale
- Dessert: ancho chiles, semi-sweet chocolate, black plums
Contestants:
- Nicole Puzio, Executive Chef, Ox Restaurant, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- David Kirschner, Sous chef, W Hotel, Hoboken, NJ (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Floundering Around"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef shoulder, fish sauce, canned pumpkin
- Entrée: flounder, yellow plantain, baby bok choy, mini watermelon
- Dessert: tomatillos, crème fraîche, plain donuts
Contestants:
- Massimo Felici, Executive Chef, Ristorante DeGrezia, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Christine Campbell, Butcher and Private Chef, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pride on the Plate"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: duck breast, polenta, Sharon fruit
- Entrée: rainbow trout, baby turnips, tamarind concentrate, serrano ham
- Dessert: sliced almonds, Okinawan sweet potatoes, brioche, sambuca
Contestants:
- Shaya Klechevsky, Personal Chef and Instructor, At Your Palate, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Pasquale Frole, 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pretty Please with Pepper on Top"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground turkey, piquillo peppers, gooseberries
- Entrée: top round of lamb, coconut flakes, snap peas, quick grits
- Dessert: celery, blood oranges, frozen pie crust, jaggery
Contestants:
- Barbara Sibley, Executive Chef and Owner, La Palapa Cocina Mexicana, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Christopher Nguyen, Chef Consultant, Keo Asian Restaurant, York, PA (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Prickly Situation"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: brioche, fennel, sea urchin
- Entrée: blackstrap molasses, red snapper, parsley root, dried cranberries
- Dessert: bulgur wheat, pomegranate juice, pineapple, green papaya
Contestants:
- Peter Klein, Executive Chef and Part Owner, Chow Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ross Gill, Executive Chef and General Manager, Home Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Yvan Lemoine, Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Pods, Grills and Sticky Fingers"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, edamame, golden raisins
- Entrée: flank steak, grape juice, goat cheese, lemongrass
- Dessert: coffee liqueur, avocados, boiled gingko nuts, honeycomb
Contestants:
- Moha Orchid, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Maristella Innocenti, Owner and Chef, Matilda, New York, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Wish Upon A Starfruit"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: red currant jam, merguez sausage, broccoli
- Entrée: chicken breast, dandelion greens, starfruit, cherry liqueur
- Dessert: grape leaves, sesame seeds, honeydew melon, pickled ginger
Contestants:
- Ming Lu, Line Cook, Le Cirque, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Pedro Diaz, 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 (eliminated after the dessert)
- Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: olive oil packed tuna, English cucumbers, buckwheat flour
- Entrée: knackwurst, pretzels, ramps, mangosteen
- Dessert: biscuit dough, pistachios, dried hibiscus flowers, black olives
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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions Event, Round One: The Ultimate Face-off"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: crayfish, red seedless grapes, fiddlehead ferns
- Entrée: quail, guava nectar, udon noodles, dinosaur kale
- Dessert: baby kiwi, Israeli couscous, rice paper, saffron
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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions Event, Round Two: Best of the Best"Scott Conant, Jody Williams, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cockles, kohlrabi, pita bread
- Entrée: ground chicken, green tea leaves, mustard oil, Braeburn apples
- Dessert: chocolate wafers, manchego cheese, passion fruit, goji berries
Contestants:
- Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Newville, Pennsylvania (Episode 1.2 - "Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (Episode 1.12 - "Chocolate, Mussels and Figs") (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions Event, Round Three: All-Stars Showdown"Chris Santos, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lavash bread, preserved lemons, squab
- Entrée: bluefish, papaya, ginger snaps, beef jerky
- Dessert: butter crackers, grapefruit, feta cheese, gin
Contestants:
- Jackie Lee, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.11 - "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Einat Admony (returning champion) (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Champions Event, Round Four: Bring It!"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lobster, bananas, endive
- Entrée: pork loin, watercress, Galia melon, taro root
- Dessert: matzo crackers, pomegranate molasses, roasted chestnuts, baby fennel
Contestants:
- Cody Utzman (returning champion) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (Episode 2.9 - "Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate") (eliminated after the entrée)
- John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (Episode 2.2 - "High Hopes") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (Episode 1.10 - "String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps") (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
|}
Season 3 (2009–10)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"When Chefs Collide"Geoffrey Zakarian, Scott Conant, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Manila clams, kumquats, croissants
- Entrée: ground pork, camembert, sweet vermouth, haricot vert
- Dessert: carrots, goat cheese, quick grits, pomelo
Contestants:
- Peter Giannakas, Chef and Restaurateur, Ovelia Psistaria Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Angie Shaghaghi, Chef Instructor, Creative Cooks, New York, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Oh My Goshy, Umeboshi"Aarón Sánchez, Jody Williams, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: peas, peaches, eel
- Entrée: shrimp, oatmeal, butternut squash, umeboshi
- Dessert: parsnips, limoncello, soda crackers, sharp cheddar cheese
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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Judge Knows Best"Chris Santos, Scott Conant, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: hamachi, quail eggs, dried cherries
- Entrée: beef tenderloin, mango, gruyère cheese, kochujang
- Dessert: ripened plantains, prosecco, crystallized ginger, bacon
Contestants:
- Fabian Ludwig, Executive Chef, Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ayesha Nurdjaja, Executive Chef, Il Bordello, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Joshua Whigham, Sous chef, Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joe Dobias, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe Doe Restaurant, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Nori Story"Josh Capon, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: beef tenderloin, nori, maple syrup
- Entrée: broccoli rabe, crystallized ginger, five year aged gouda, mahi-mahi
- Dessert: cherries, pumpernickel bread, curry powder, yuzu juice
Contestants:
- Adele DiBiasi, Chef and Restaurateur, Bona Vita Osteria, Summit, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Malik Fall, Chef and Restaurateur, Boucarou Lounge, New York, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sticking To It"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: turkey breast, kirby cucumbers, graham crackers
- Entrée: black cod, puffed rice cereal, pineapple, chorizo
- Dessert: mangos, puff pastry, coffee beans, rose water
Contestants:
- Melinda Beaulieu, Private Chef and Nutritionist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- David Amorelli, Executive Chef, Coffee Shop, New York, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Season's Choppings"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: venison tenderloin, quince, eggnog
- Entrée: kale, rutabaga, marshmallows, turkey
- Dessert: garnet yams, brie, sparkling wine, cranberries
Contestants:
- Megan Fells, Chef and Restaurateur, The Artist's Palate, Poughkeepsie, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jason Tilmann, Executive Chef, NYY Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Keith Geter, Chef, Artisinal, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jon Bignelli, Sous chef, WD 50, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Flower Power"Geoffrey Zakarian, Sue Torres, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken breast, kiwi, zucchini blossoms
- Entrée: scallops, cranberry juice, artichokes, burdock root
- Dessert: blackberries, apple cider, shredded phyllo dough, fresh chickpeas
Contestants:
- Bill Feldman, Chef and Entrepreneur, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Keith Jodway, Consulting Chef (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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sweet Redemption"Aarón Sánchez, Scott Conant, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: littleneck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, rhubarb
- Entrée: striped bass, corn tortillas, applesauce, okra
- Dessert: carrot juice, white chocolate chips, baby beets, hominy
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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Winging It"Geoffrey Zakarian, Sue Torres, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: sake, green seedless grapes, chicken wings
- Entrée: horseradish, catfish, treviso, Japanese eggplant
- Dessert: cherry tomatoes, silken tofu, ginger snaps, cocoa nibs
Contestants:
- Linda Laestadius, Pastry Chef, The Bear Cafe, Woodstock, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lizzie Singh-Brar, Executive Chef, Fanny, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"In A Pinch"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: red cherry peppers, mortadella, soft shell crabs
- Entrée: baby bananas, black eyed peas, poblano peppers, ostrich steak
- Dessert: lychees, phyllo dough, Canadian bacon, candy canes
Contestants:
- Damien Brassel, Executive Chef, Knife + Fork, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lonnie Dyner, Executive Chef, Le Petit 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Raw Enthusiasm"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: apricots, macadamia nuts, oysters
- Entrée: cucumber, buttermilk, pork loin, canned jackfruit
- Dessert: sugar cookie dough, bittersweet chocolate, figs, yellow miso paste
Contestants:
- Mark Twersky, Cullinary Instructor, The French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Deborah Gorman, Catering Chef, The Good Knife, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Arvin Dhansew, Catering Chef, Relish Caterers, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Martin Brock, Executive Chef, Atria, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Against the Tide"Mark Bittman, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: habanero chiles, bittersweet chocolate, fresh sardines
- Entrée: strawberries, celery root, lamb loin chops, Swiss cheese
- Dessert: corn tortillas, dried chipotle peppers, blueberries, violet mustard
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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chopped Liver"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: raspberries, asparagus, chicken livers
- Entrée: arugula, pickled daikon, fresh pasta, mackerel
- Dessert: Greek yogurt, sugar cane, cactus pears, popcorn kernels
Contestants:
- John-Michael Hamlet, Chef and Restaurateur, John-Michael's Restaurant, North Salem, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Hannah Hopkins, Chef and Restaurateur, Dish, Mahopac, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
|}
Season 4 (2010)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Rattle & Roll"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Asian pears, croissants, haricot verts, rattlesnake meat
- Entrée: tapioca pearls, carrots, fruit leather, rabbit
- Dessert: yucca, calimyrna figs, hoisin sauce, red jalapeños
Contestants:
- Siggy Sollitto, Executive Chef / Owner, Siggy's Good Food, Brooklyn Heights, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Eric Paraskevas, Executive Chef, Terra Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Chris Coombs, Executive Chef, Dbar, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Mackenzie Hilton, Executive Chef, Mercato Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"My Froggy Clementine"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: bourbon whiskey, anchovies, dates, frog legs
- Entrée: hamachi, beets, tortilla chips, Malta
- Dessert: clementines, Scotch whisky, basil, toasted oats cereal
Contestants:
- Sunshine Best, Special Diets Chef, Your Safe Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Warren Schierenbeck, Chef and Restaurateur, DoSi Cafe, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Jitters & Giant Eggs"Scott Conant, Jody Williams, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: ground turkey, black garlic, raspberries, pickled watermelon rind
- Entrée: fresh horseradish, goat meat chops, oatmeal, snap peas
- Dessert: canned peaches, cherry tomatoes, pretzel sticks, emu egg
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 Hurley, Executive Chef, Valbella, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jessica Mogardo, Pastry Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Dr. Deckle & Mr. Fried"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: collard greens, jumbo shrimp, corn chips, olive loaf
- Entrée: broccoli rabe, deckle of beef, hibiscus flower syrup, black eyed peas
- Dessert: avocado, 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, 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: mussels, asparagus, cactus pear, kidney beans
- Entrée: sharp cheddar cheese, watermelon radish, squab, frozen waffles
- Dessert: saltine crackers, green papaya, dried mango, cotton candy
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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"First Things Worst"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: gooseberries, Darjeeling tea, ricotta salata, calf's liver
- Entrée: cuttlefish, long beans, sweet piquanté peppers, bittersweet chocolate
- Dessert: baby bananas, coconut flakes, pumpernickel rye, soy sauce
Contestants:
- Nadege Fleurimond, Caterer, Fleurimond Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Paul Ripley, Food and Beverage Manager, Raritan Valley Country Club, Bridgewater, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Ryan DePersio, Chef and Restaurateur, Fascino, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
- Rebecca Weitzman, Chef de cuisine, 'Inoteca, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fired Up!"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: striped sea bass, strawberries, baby fennel, marshmallows
- Entrée: country pork ribs, kale, butternut squash, popcorn on the cob
- Dessert: polenta, lambic beer, pineapple, hot dogs
Contestants:
- Mary Beth Johnson, Maritime Executive Chef (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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Jody Williams{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: quahogs, rhubarb, almond butter cookies
- Entrée: venison tenderloin, cinnamon swirl bread, Sharon fruit, cornichons
- Dessert: matzo, salty peanuts, dried strawberries, cocoa nibs
Contestants:
- Melissa Muller, Executive Chef, Organika, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ricardo Cardona, Executive Chef, Sofrito, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kat Ploszaj, Executive Chef, Petit Oven, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Venúe 56, Hauppauge, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Turbot Powered"Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: chicken thighs, bitter melon, cream cheese, papadum
- Entrée: turbot, wasabi peas, purple cauliflower, satsuma mikan
- Dessert: brie, rutabaga, frozen cranberries, English muffins
Contestants:
- Anthony Locastro, Executive Chef, Downtown Association, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mark McMann, Sous chef, Kefi, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jennifer Meadows, Chef and Restaurateur, Fishbar, Montauk, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ed Harris, Junior Sous chef, Buddakan, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Keep On Cook'n On"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: serrano ham, fresh pasta, membrillo, half sour pickles
- Entrée: beef tenderloin, taro root, Japanese eggplant, cherry pie filling
- Dessert: white bread, unsalted pistachios, buckwheat honey, zucchini
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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Green Apps and Lamb"Chris Santos, Marc Murphy, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Rainier cherries, walnuts, crème de menthe, canned salmon
- Entrée: lamb top round, golden raisins, Stilton cheese, edamame
- Dessert: buttermilk, Braeburn apples, kiwis, amaranth grain
Contestants:
- Melissa Rebholz, Executive Chef, Garden of Eve Organic Farm, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Adam Sternberg, Executive Chef, 36 Main, New Paltz, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Guillaume Thivet, Executive Chef, Bouley Bakery & Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Joshua Stokes, Private Chef, Grill a Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Crunch Time"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: watermelon, sweet potatoes, knockwurst, almond butter
- Entrée: skate, English cucumbers, prunes, shredded wheat crackers
- Dessert: oranges, red miso paste, cottage cheese, kettle-cooked potato chips
Contestants:
- Steven Tempel, Chef and Restaurateur, Logan's Bar and Grill, Speculator, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Michelle 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Rowdy With a Chance of Meatballs"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: red carrots, Chinese okra, potato knishes, ocean perch
- Entrée: ground pork, sorghum molasses, cheese crackers, mustard greens
- Dessert: puffed rice cereal, cognac, butterscotch candy, pancetta
Contestants:
- Jacques Gautier, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, Palo Santo, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Deborah Bicknese, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, Beast, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
|}
Season 5 (2010)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}""Dream'n of Redeem'n""Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rump roast, rainbow chard, vegetable yeast spread
- Entrée: branzino, piquillo peppers, jicama, chocolate sandwich cookies
- Dessert: vodka, crescent roll dough, sesame seeds, blueberry jelly beans
Contestants:
- Paul Viggiano, Cooking Instructor (Episode 2.5 - "Pretty Please With a Pepper on Top") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lola Garand, Freelance Consulting Chef, New York, NY (Episode 3.7 - "Flower Power") (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Wok This Way"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rainbow trout, nappa cabbage, smoked paprika, white chocolate chips
- Entrée: quail, escarole, chocolate-covered raisins, coconut
- Dessert: papaya, rice crackers, sake, jura erguel
Contestants:
- Adam Idris, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Charlene Johnson, Executive Chef, 202, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Matt Gibson, Sous chef, Spice Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Ric Orlando, Chef and Restaurateur, New World Home Cooking, Saugerties, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Squashed"Marcus Samuelsson, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: banana chips, rice paper, kabocha squash, sardines
- Entrée: beef shoulder, baby artichokes, blood oranges, cashew butter
- Dessert: celery root, cinnamon candies, blackberries, marshmallow spread
Contestants:
- Jessica Wilson, Sous chef, A Voce Columbus, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jasmine Shimoda, Apprenticing Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"$50,000 Tournament: Round One"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tomatillos, horned melon, wonton skins, Rocky Mountain oysters
- Entrée: dorade, baby beets, beef jerky, coffee liqueur
- Dessert: Yukon Gold potatoes, condensed milk, pomegranates, peanut butter taffy
Contestants:
- Jessica Mogardo, Executive Pastry Chef, New York, NY (Episode 4.3 - "Jitters & Giant Eggs") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mackenzie Hilton, Executive Chef, Mercato Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (Episode 4.1 - "Rattle & Roll") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Paul "Poppy" Yeaple, Chef and Restaurateur, Poppy's Burgers and Fries, Beacon, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Madison Cowan, Chef and Caterer, Avenue Inc, New York, NY (Episode 4.12 - "Crunch Time") (advances to the final round) (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"$50,000 Tournament: Round Two"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: dandelion greens, Greek yogurt, liverwurst, catfish
- Entrée: ginger beer, pickled daikon, okra, alligator tenderloin
- Dessert: key lime juice, pepitas, halloumi cheese, hot dog buns
Contestants:
- Michael Jenkins, Chef de cuisine, Butter, New York, NY (Episode 4.7 - "Fired Up!") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jon Bignelli, Chef de cuisine, WD 50, New York, NY (Episode 3.6 - "Season's Choppings") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Pnina Peled, Executive Chef, The New York Helmsley Hotel, New York, NY (Episode 3.10 - "In a Pinch") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Venúe 56, Hauppauge, NY (Episode 4.8 - "Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles") (advances to the final round) (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"$50,000 Tournament: Round Three"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: dried persimmon, phyllo dough, pepper jack cheese, sweetbreads
- Entrée: chicken breast, blue corn tortillas, Tuscan kale, sea urchin
- Dessert: blueberries, bread & butter pickles, saffron, fruit ring cereal
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") (eliminated after the entrée)
- 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") (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"$50,000 Tournament: Round Four"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: cold-smoked kippers, water chestnuts, leeks, lemon-lime soda
- Entrée: caperberries, parsley root, chocolate-hazelnut spread, elk tenderloin
- 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") (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"$50,000 Tournament: Grand Finale"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: geoduck, Buddha's hand, black radishes, waffle cones
- Entrée: smelt, dried red currants, cheese curls, rack of wild boar
- Dessert: champagne, dragon fruit, tahini, cake flour
Contestants:
- Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Venúe 56, Hauppauge, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ric Orlando, Chef and Restaurateur, New World Home Cooking, Saugerties, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Jason Zukas, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Madison Cowan, Chef and Caterer, Avenue Inc, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Spouting Off"Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: barramundi, apricot paste, poblanos, abbey style beer
- Entrée: bratwurst, scallops, plums, red quinoa
- Dessert: Israeli couscous, cherimoya, guanciale, Irish whiskey
Contestants:
- Sung Uni Lee, Culinary Instructor, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Janine Gray, Chef and Restaurateur, The Inn at Osborne Hill, Fishkill, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"When Octopuses Attack"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lotus root, treviso, guava nectar, octopus
- Entrée: flank steak, chicory, pepino melon, granola bars
- Dessert: shiso leaves, pita bread, feta, adzuki beans
Contestants:
- Anthony 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Fright Bites"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: canned pumpkin, malted chocolate balls, pie crust, lamb heart
- Entrée: gummy teeth, flour tortillas, huitlacoche, black chicken
- Dessert: kumquats, cheddar pennies, chipotle chiles, grasshoppers
Contestants:
- Mike Solyn, Freelance Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Marja Samsom, Chef and Restaurateur, The Kitchen Club, New York, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Cornuchopia"Chris Santos, Sue Torres, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: baked ham, cranberry sauce, baby turnips, port wine cheese
- Entrée: pheasant, brussels sprouts, candy apples, sparkling cider
- Dessert: puff pastry, enoki mushrooms, seedless red grapes, plum sauce
Contestants:
- Harold Moore, Chef and Restaurateur, Commerce, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Izzy Sarto, Executive Chef, Tremont 647, Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Robin Moore, Private Chef and Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Milton Enriquez, Executive Chef, Compass, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Yes, Virginia, There is a Chopping Block"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: oysters, pomegranate juice, red chard, gingerbread cookie dough
- Entrée: goose, Irish cream liqueur, maraschino cherries, blue cheese
- Dessert: pasilla chiles, peppermint patties, sour cream, boniatos
Contestants:
- Kenneth Collins, Executive Chef, Gospel Uptown, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Patricio Sandoval, Chef & 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
|}
Season 6 (2011)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Victory on the Brain"Scott Conant, Aarón Sánchez, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: tamarind soda, cocktail nuts, haricot verts, goat brains
- Entrée: cream of coconut, baby turnips, wakame seaweed, fish heads (cod)
- Dessert: peanut brittle, Marsala wine, wonton wrappers, durian
Contestants:
- Colin Kruzic, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Samantha Buyskes, Chef and Restaurateur, Simply Red Bistro, Ithaca, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Prove it on the Plate"Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: New Zealand mussels, Bosc pears, marula liqueur, frozen waffles
- Entrée: root beer schnapps, lap cheong, squash blossoms, ostrich tenderloin
- Dessert: puffed rice cereal, horned melon, cashew butter, gummy worms
Contestants:
- Andrea Glick, Private Chef and Instructor, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Lisa Beels, Executive Chef and Entrepreneur, Haute Palate and Petite Palate, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Nick Grosz, Executive Chef, Norwood Club, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Eric Levine, Executive Chef, Encore Catering, East Hanover, NJ (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Marrowly We Roll Along"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: speck, toybox squash, Fontina cheese, marrow bones
- Entrée: yuzu marmalade, chicory, dried blueberries, Dungeness crab
- Dessert: pineapple, sunflower seeds, red curry paste, Neapolitan ice cream
Contestants:
- Carmine DiGiovanni, Chef de cuisine, Picholine, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Sean Telo, Chef de cuisine, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the entrée)
- Andrew Markert, Executive Sous chef, PS7, Washington, DC (eliminated after the dessert)
- Laura Henry-Zoubir, Culinary Director, Dramshop Hospitality, Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Doughs and Don'ts"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: saba, garlic chutes, Canadian bacon, trout
- Entrée: dehydrated okra, parsnips, espresso soda, deckle of beef
- Dessert: coquitos, turmeric, empanada wrappers, corn on the cob
Contestants:
- Rob Runn, Food Service Specialist, USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB-109), Bayonne, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Monica Byrne, Chef and Restaurateur, Home/Made, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Anna Maria Santorelli, Chef and Restaurateur, Anna Maria's, Larchmont, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- James Gillespie, Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Step Right Up!"Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: catfish, tomatillos, marshmallows, rutabagas
- Entrée: country pork ribs, dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, fresh garbanzo beans
- 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 & Arthur's, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars Tournament: Round One -- Competitors from The Next Food Network Star"Marcus Samuelsson, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: calf's liver, mango, bottarga, pound cake
- Entrée: karela, blueberries, fregola, Scottish red leg partridge
- Dessert: red carrots, goat's milk butter, paneer, potato crisps
Contestants:
- Lisa Garza (TNFNS season 4 runner-up) (charity: Vogel Alcove – Dallas, TX) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Debbie Lee (TNFNS season 5 third place) (charity: Medici Foundation – Irvine, CA) (eliminated after the 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) (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars Tournament: Round Two -- Food Network Personalities"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: teething biscuits, Hungarian hot peppers, raspberries, canned haggis
- Entrée: rack of venison, dulse, gooseberry preserves, fruit ring cereal
- Dessert: ladyfingers, baby fennel, almond paste, root beer jelly beans
Contestants:
- Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes, notable competitor on Food Network Challenge) (charity: Lower Eastside Girls Club – New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Claire Robinson (5 Ingredient Fix, Food Network Challenge) (charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital – Memphis, TN) (eliminated after the 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) (advanced to final round) (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars Tournament: Round Three -- Notable Chefs"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: fresh pasta sheets, dried papaya, bluefoot mushrooms, chorizo
- Entrée: cobia, salmon jerky, Chinese spinach, animal crackers
- Dessert: granola bars, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Chinese five spice, 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) (advanced to final round) (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars Tournament: Round Four -- Chopped Judges"Chris Santos, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: papadum, baby romanesco, smoked lake chub, powdered strawberry milk
- Entrée: taralli, natto, radicchio, whole duck
- Dessert: green plantains, Chinese bacon, peanut butter puff cereal, frozen lemonade
Contestants:
- Maneet Chauhan (charity: Clinton Global Initiative – New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Amanda Freitag (charity: God's Love We Deliver – New York, NY) (eliminated after the entrée)
- Geoffrey Zakarian (charity: The Kimmins Foundation – Tampa, FL) (eliminated after the dessert)
- Aarón Sánchez (charity: Greater New Orleans Foundation – New Orleans, LA) (advanced to final round) (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"All-Stars Tournament: Finale"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: rabbit kidneys, baby beets, merguez, salt & vinegar potato chips
- Entrée: goat leg, dried hibiscus flower, pattypan squash, trail mix
- Dessert: sesame candies, ruby red grapefruit, chayotes, chick peas
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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A Cornish Mess"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Scott Conant{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: graffiti eggplant, Cape gooseberries, biscuit dough, Pekin duck
- Entrée: Cornish hens, Concord grapes, gruyère cheese, banana fruit leather
- Dessert: Italian orange liqueur, cheese crackers, cherimoya, Jordan 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chefs on a Mission"Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, and Chris Santos{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: firm tofu, Scotch whisky, dragon fruit, pickled herring
- Entrée: rump roast, violet mustard, asparagus, sugar coated fennel seeds
- Dessert: mission figs, robiola cheese, shelled pistachios, taco shells
Contestants:
- Ulli Stachl, Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Joel Javier, Sous chef, Telepan, New York, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
|}
Season 7 (2011)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"The Icing on the Steak"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked turkey legs, ramen noodles, cherry bomb peppers, endive
- Entrée: celery root, rainbow chard, flat iron steak, chocolate frosting
- Dessert: bananas, pomegranate juice, phyllo dough, white miso
Contestants:
- Crystal Fox, Chef, Sisters Night Club, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Marco Suarez, Executive Chef, Ledge Kitchen & 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Canned Cheese, Please!"Chris Santos, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: andouille sausage, lychees in syrup, jalepeño peppers, canned cheese
- Entrée: buckwheat groats, jews mallow, hard cider, elk tenderloin
- Dessert: strawberry popsicles, blue corn tortilla chips, condensed milk, celery
Contestants:
- Billy Brigtsen, Chef, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Monica Langowski, Private Chef, A Table For Two Private Chef Service, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kyle Ricks, Executive Sous chef, Landmarc Tribeca, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Saying Sayonara"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: oysters, clementines, Chinese okra, French dressing
- Entrée: duck breasts, green tea, adzuki beans, Brussels sprouts
- Dessert: Meyer lemons, cottage cheese, passion fruit, soba noodles
Contestants:
- Rosalind Balducci, Personal Chef / Caterer, That Personal Touch Cuisine, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Shawn Dickensheets, Culinary Student, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Adam Powers, Chef and Restaurateur, Fetch, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Wayne Lyons, Chef and Restaurateur, Soul Flavors, Jersey City, NJ (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Have a Heart"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Ken Oringer{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: bay scallops, Braeburn apples, sorrel, duck hearts
- Entrée: fideos, broccoli rabe, mezcal, eel
- Dessert: crumpets, cream cheese, aloe vera juice, orange slice candy
Contestants:
- John Ramirez, Executive Sous chef, Castle on the Hudson, Tarrytown, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Remy Ayesh, Culinary Instructor, French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Gotta Grill!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Amanda Freitag{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: coho salmon, baby eggplant, mustard
- Entrée: rack of wild boar, artichokes, ketchup, sauerkraut
- Dessert: mayonnaise, bananas, prickly pear cactus, pre-cooked pizza 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Get it Together"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: corn nuts, fruit cocktail, black garlic, Uni
- Entrée: watermelon, dried shrimp, dried porcini mushrooms, Hawaiian snapper
- Dessert: challah, almond butter, tamarind pods, delicata squash
Contestants:
- Matthew Marchese, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Mark Barrett, Chef, Henry's, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Wei Wen, Executive Chef, Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen, Radnor, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Heather Priest, Personal Chef, Greenwich, CT (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Bite Your Pickled Beef Tongue"Chris Santos, Maneet Chauhan, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: flour tortillas, English cucumbers, fresh fava beans, pickled beef tongue
- Entrée: pork rinds, galangal, purple kohlrabi, rabbit legs & thighs
- Dessert: labne, chickpea flour, Asian pears, rose water syrup
Contestants:
- Amy Goffio-Mahabir, Sous chef, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Chris Scott, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Commune, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Go For It!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: gorgonzola cheese, green papaya, sour lemon candies, duck livers
- Entrée: tequila, epazote, puff pastry, cuttlefish
- Dessert: cocoa nibs, blackberries, corn tortillas, ginger
Contestants:
- Emily Sims, Executive Chef, Ici, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jonathan Doar, Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York (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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Thyme Flies"Aarón Sánchez, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Korean-style short ribs, lemon thyme, zucchini, gefilte fish
- Entrée: hen of the woods mushrooms, white anchovies, lamb top round, salsa con queso
- Dessert: dried apricots, gingerbread cookie dough, elderflower liqueur, 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 @ Whole Foods Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Marie-Claude Mendy, Executive Chef/Owner, Teranga, Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Nopales, No Problem"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: quahogs, fuyu persimmons, Italian bitters, nopales
- Entrée: halibut, purple cauliflower, salted duck egg yolks, pork skin
- Dessert: Mexican chocolate, mostarda, soft tofu, pretzel rods
Contestants:
- Chris Rendell, Chef de cuisine, Double Crown, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Ronaldo Linares, Chef and Restaurateur, Martino's Cuban Restaurant, Somerville, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
- Denise Baron, Executive Chef, Burtons Grill, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Miguel Aguilar, Executive Chef, Piquant, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
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Season 8 (2011)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Easy Peasy?"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: buffalo hot dogs, carrots, edamame, butterscotch candy
- Entrée: pork loin, crunchy cheese curls, escarole, chia seeds
- Dessert: grape flavored gelatin, lemon verbena, brie, shortbread cookies
Contestants:
- Tristan Welch, Chef Patron, Launceston Place, Kensington, London, England (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Andy Bates, Pastry Chef, Eat My Pies Street Market, East London, England (eliminated after the entrée)
- Lotte Duncan, Chef and Culinary Instructor, English Country Cookery School, Buckinghamshire, England (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Ladies First!"Zakary Pelaccio, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: brown bread in a can, dried figs, frozen peas, duck white kidneys
- Entrée: quail, Pedro Ximénez sherry, crosnes, cabbage
- Dessert: crescent roll dough, dried currants, key lime juice, creamed corn
Contestants:
- Katherine See, Executive Chef, Kingfish Hall, Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Deirdre Henderson, Executive Chef, BarOnA, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Cara Thompson, Executive Chef, The Bayou, Bellmore, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Suzanne Vizethann, Chef and Restaurateur, The Hungry Peach, Atlanta, GA (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Sweet Second Chance!"Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: pancake mix, guava nectar, Aleppo peppers, Asian style beef jerky
- Entrée: fresh wasabi root, crab apples, collard greens, lamb hearts
- Dessert: duck eggs, Russet potatoes, farmer's cheese, honey herb cough drops
Contestants:
- Chris Coombs, Chef and Restaurateur, Dbar, Boston, MA (Episode 4.1 - "Rattle & Roll") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Siggy Sollitto, Chef and Restaurateur, Siggy's Good Food, Brooklyn Heights, NY (Episode 4.1 - "Rattle & Roll") (eliminated after the 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)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Chard & True"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lime pickle, red chard, baby octopus, Tokyo scallion
- Entrée: gingersnaps, sweet potatoes, farina, turbot
- Dessert: cactus pear, soft pretzels, farmhouse cheddar, wheat beer
Contestants:
- Benjamin 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 & Tapas Bar, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert)
- Elisabeth Weinberg, Caterer, Miss Elisabeth's Catering, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"My Way"Aarón Sánchez, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Marc Murphy{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: smoked oysters, starfruit, jicama, whole calamari
- Entrée: jumbo shrimp, crème de cassis, black quinoa, pastrami
- Dessert: matzo, Lady Gala apples, walnuts, borscht
Contestants:
- Daniel Moreno, Sous chef, BLT Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Jason Marcus, Chef and Restaurateur, Traif, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Kelvin Fernandez, Chef de cuisine, Strand Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Jennifer Cole, Executive Chef, Taberna, New York, NY (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"A is for Apple. U is for Udon"Aarón Sánchez, Amanda Freitag, and Geoffrey Zakarian{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: udon noodles, watermelon radish, razor clams, pickled eggplant
- Entrée: sweet vermouth, leeks, French fingerling potatoes, live diver scallops
- Dessert: Thai basil, marinated cippolini onions, Black Oxford apples, rolled oats
Contestants:
- Denis Weekes, Executive Chef, World Yacht, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Debra Whiting, Chef and Restaurateur, Red Newt Cellars Winery and Bistro, Hector, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
- Raffaele Spadavecchia, Executive Chef, Scottadito Osteria Toscana, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
- Christopher Thames, Caterer, Distinctive Fare Catering, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
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Season 9 (2011)
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Champions' Tournament: Part 1"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Marcus Samuelsson{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Chinese celery, chickpeas, preserved lemons, country style pâté
- Entrée: rack of antelope, stinging nettles, jicama, port wine cheese
- Dessert: nopales, sweet potatoes, pie crust, mezcal
Contestants:
- Wayne Lyons, Chef and Restaurateur, Soul Flavors, Jersey City, NJ (Episode 7.3: "Saying Sayonara") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Heather Priest, Personal Chef, Greenwich, CT (Episode 7.6: "Get It Together") (eliminated after the 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") (winner)
Notes: {{{Episode notes}}}
{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Champions' Tournament: Part 2"Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, and Aarón Sánchez{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: frosted wheat cereal, baby red romaine lettuce, black garlic, quahog clams
- Entrée: tuna belly, lemon curd, purple cauliflower, dried cuttlefish snack
- Dessert: cacao beans, masa, pisco, gorgonzola dolce
Contestants:
- Shehu Fitzgerald, Chef, Ritz Carlton, New York, NY (Episode 7.1: "The Icing on the Steak") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Alejandra Padilla, Sous chef, La Fonda del Sol, New York, NY (Episode 6.1: "Victory on the Brain") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Michael Vignola, Executive Chef, Michael Jordan's Steak House, New York, NY (Episode 5.11: "Fright Bites") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 7.2: "Canned Cheese, Please!") (winner)
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{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Champions' Tournament: Part 3"Marc Murphy, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Susan Feniger{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: Alaskan king crab legs, star fruit, bonito flakes, Mexican chorizo
- Entrée: tilefish, fig cookies, caperberries, squid ink
- Dessert: vanilla cognac, guava paste, barley flour, duck fat
Contestants:
- Miguel Aguilar, Executive Chef, Piquant, New York, NY (Episode 7.10: "Nopales, No Problem") (eliminated after the appetizer)
- Laura Henry-Zoubir, Culinary Director, Dramshop Hospitality, Boston, MA (Episode 6.3: "Marrowly We Roll Along") (eliminated after the 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") (winner)
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{{{EpisodeNumber}}}{{{EpisodeNumber2}}}"Champions' Tournament: Part 4"Geoffrey Zakarian, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Maneet Chauhan{{{OriginalAirDate}}}
Ingredients:
- Appetizer: lamb fries, ras el hanout, blood orange syrup, hot cross buns
- Entrée: wreck fish, sabudana poha, green tomatoes, huitlacoche
- Dessert: macaroni & cheese, apples, raw cashews, cane syrup
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") (eliminated after the entrée)
- Marie-Claude Mendy, Chef and Restaurateur, Teranga, Boston, MA (Episode 7.9: "Thyme Flies") (eliminated after the dessert)
- Alan Harding, Chef, The Food Truck @ Hot Bird, Brooklyn, NY (Episode 7.5: "Gotta Grill!") (winner)
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References
http://www.foodnetwork.com/chopped/champions-tournament-part-1/index.html