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Art SmithGround lamb scotch egg, sweet potato fries, and tomato tart Elimination Challenge: Art Reinventing Suzanne's Dish

Art SmithCornmeal Hoecake Burger with Fried Green Tomatillos & Coleslaw Quickfire Challenge

Brooke WilliamsonSiomay (Indonesia): Chicken & Shrimp with Peanut Sauce & Diakun Challenge: Create an Authentic International Dumpling

Brooke WilliamsonGrilled Hanger Steak with Smoked Onion Figs & Cauliflower Puree Quickfire Challenge: Butcher a Cut of Beef and

Brooke WilliamsonSeafood Salad a la Louis Elimination Challenge: Revive Original Canlis 1950 Menu

Brooke WilliamsonApple Crostata with Cheddar Cheese, Candied Pine Nuts & Apple Salad Elimination Challenge: Create a Sweet and Savory Holiday Dish Using Truvia Baking Blend with Suga

Brooke WilliamsonLamb-Stuffed Squid on Black Rice with Coconut Milk Challenge: Cater Chris and Anna's Homecoming Party

Brooke WilliamsonBacon Roasted Yams and Red Onions with a Bacon Apple Salad Challenge: Find Ingredients and Create a Dish Using Only Reynolds Wrap

Brooke WilliamsonSpicy Smoked Chocolate Pudding with Blackberry Tapioca Challenge: Create a Dish Highlighting a Specific Berry for 150 Festival Goers

Brooke WilliamsonOysters with Salsa verde, Cilantro, Horseradish & Red Chili Challenge: Prepare a Hot or Cold Oyster Dish for Emeril

Brooke WilliamsonSmoked Salmon, Forbidden Black Rice with English Pea and Parsnip Puree Challenge: Recreate a Healthier Version of a Dish Inspired by a 'Top Chef' Memorable Moment

Brooke WilliamsonGinger-Caramel Squid with Fresh Lime & Chili Powder Challenge: Create a Dish Highlighting Real Ginger

Brooke WilliamsonBaked Bouberes, St. Agur Blue Cheese, Roasted Radish & Stone Fruit Compote Challenge: Restaurant Wars

Brooke WilliamsonOctopus with Yuzu and Grated Wasabi Challenge: Create a Dish to Impress a Sushi Master

Brooke WilliamsonDukkah-Crusted Chicken Breast with Wilted Escarole, and Tomato Challenge: Make a Fried Chicken Dish for a Dinner Party at Tom's House

Brooke WilliamsonBraised Chicken, Grilled Quail with Carrot Barley & Pickled Vegetables Challenge: Create a Dish that Represents the Defining Culinary Moment in Your Life

Brooke WilliamsonPan-Roasted Halibut, Panzanella Salad with Red Currant & Beet Vinaigrette: Challenge: Create a Dish Using Ingredients Found Only in the Camp

Brooke WilliamsonVadouvan Fried Chicken with Sumac Yogurt-Tahini & PIckled Kohlrabi Fattoush Season Finale Elimination Challenge

Brooke WilliamsonThai Beef with Lobster Jasmine Rice & Thai Slaw Challenge: Each Team Must Create a Dish Inspired by Their Rat City Rollergirl's Name

Dale TaldePhilly Cheesesteak on a Pretzel Roll, Hot Sauce, Onions, and Cheddar Cheese Elimination: Cook One of Jimmy Fallon's Favorite Dishes for his Birthday Lunch

Jen CarrollSteamed Mussels, Yukon Gold and Blue Potatoes with Lemonrass Potato Sauce Quickfire Challenge: Show off the Potato

Jen CarrollAngel - Simple Scallop with Olive Oil, Devil - Scallop with Butter Quickfire Challenge: Angel and Devil Dishes

Jen CarrollAdventurous, Nutty, American - Maine Dover Scallops with Pistachios Quickfire Challenge: High Stakes Challenge

Jen CarrollSalmon & Caviar, Shrimp Flan & Truffle, Celery Root & Shiitake Elimination Challenge: Bocuse d'Or-inspired dishes

Jen CarrollCalamari Steak, Scallops, Salmon, Shiitake, Shiso with Rice Noodle Salad Quickfire Challenge

Jen CarrollSauteed Chicken Livers, Clams, Cabernet Grapes, Wild Mushrooms, and Tendrils Quickfire Challenge: Homage to the Grape and Napa Valley

Kevin GillespieArctic Char with Salsa Verde of Turnips Challenge: The Vices of Sin City

Kevin GillespiePork Tenderloin with Cactus Marmalade Quickfire Challenge: Showcase the Cactus

Kevin GillespiePork Three Ways Challenge: Restaurant Wars

Kevin GillespieCormeal-Fried Fillet of Catfish with Scallop & Shrimp Quick Fire Challenge

Kevin GillespieHoney and Fromage Blanc Mousse, Glazed Grapes, Olive Oil, and Sea Salt Quickfire Challenge: Homage to the Grape and Napa Valley

Kevin GillespieSouthern Fried Chicken Skin with Squash Casserole and Tomato Season Finale Elimination Challenge

Kevin GillespieRoasted Banana, Toasted Peanut with Chocolate Bacon Mousse and Bacon Brittle Season Finale Elimination Challenge

Kristen KishMomo (Nepal): Pork & Chicken Liver with Ginger & Cumin Challenge: Create an Authentic International Dumpling

Kristen KishTop Sirloin Tartare with Mustard Sabayon & Carpaccio Salad Challenge: Butcher a Cut of Beef and Create a Dish in One Hour

Kristen KishChallenge: Create a Sweet and Savory Holiday Dish Using Truvia Baking Blend with Sugar

Kristen KishPoached Chicken Breast, Carrot Puree with Garlic and Tofu Emulsion Challenge: Recreate a Healthier Version of a Dish Inspired by a 'Top Chef' Memorable Moment

Kristen KishFennel-Ginger Salad with Brie & Tomatoes Challenge: Create a Dish Highlighting Real Ginger

Kristen KishAtelier Kwan - Onsen Egg with Camembert-Mustard Sauce & Buttered Radishes Challenge: Create a Dish to Represent a Restaurant Concept at the Bite of Seattle

Kristen KishAlmond Cake Macaron with Coconut Custard & Caramel Buttercream Challenge: Restaurant Wars

Kristen KishBeef Bourguignon: Braised Short Rib, Garlic Puree, Mushrooms & Carrots Challenge: Restaurant Wars

Kristen KishChicken Liver Mousse with Frisee, Mustard, Prune, Hazelnuts & Pumpernickel Season Finale Elimination Challenge

Kristen KishRed Snapper with Leeks, Little Gem Lettuce, Tarragon, Uni & Shellfish Nage Season Finale Elimination Challenge

Mike IsabellaScallop Crudo with Avocado Puree and Corn Nuts Quickfire Challenge

Mike IsabellaPotato Risotto with King Crab and Mascarpone Quickfire Challenge: Showcase the Potato

Mike IsabellaSauteed Escargot Over Potato Garlic Puree, Spring Onion and Ouzo Broth Quickfire Challenge: French Cuisine

Mike IsabellaAsparagus and Six-Minute Egg Elimination Challenge: Restaurant Wars

Mike IsabellaArctic Char Tartar Quickfire Challenge: Restaurant Wars

Mike IsabellaWhole Roasted Leeks with Onion Jus, Baby Carrot Puree, and Fingerling Potato Elimination Challenge: Vegetarian Meal

Mike IsabellaPan Roasted Belly, Confit Cheeks, Charred Collar with Crisped Up Bread Crumbs and Tomato Sauce Quickfire: Make a Dish Using Scraps of Fish

Mike IsabellaPrimi: Spicy Calamari, Fresh Rigatoni and Tomato Sauce Quickfire: Create a Dish Inspired by the Rao's Family

Nyesha ArringtonRattlesnake Braised with Tequila, Citrus, and Jalapeno Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Nyesha ArringtonCeviche with Crispy Plantain Chips and Spiced Popcorn Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Nyesha ArringtonHabañero Chili - Baby Fennel & Rock Shrimp Salad with Orange Habañero Vinaigrette Challenge: Create a Dish Highlighting One Chili Pepper

Nyesha ArringtonFrito-Encrusted Black Tiger Shrimp with Roasted Corn Salsa Elimination Challenge: Second Chance

Nyesha ArringtonRoasted Filet of Beef with Vegetable Mélange Elimination Challenge: Create a Course for a Progressive Dinner Party

Nyesha ArringtonTomate - Tomate Sauce with Coconut and Ras El Hanout Braised Lentils Challenge: Personalize your Mother Sauce

Nyesha ArringtonAnejo - Beer Battered Soft-shell Crab with Fennel Salad and Basil Passion Fruit Vinaigrette Elimination Challenge: Cook One Course for a Game Dinner

Nyesha Arrington

Richard BlaisSecondi: Fresh Pancetta Cutlet, Broccolini, Pickled Cherry Tomatoes Quickfire Challenge: Create a Dish Inspired by the Rao's Family

Richard BlaisPork Tenderloin with Green Chilies, Apples, Braised Pork Ribs, and Corn Pancakes Quickfire Challenge: Take Over a Target and Create a Dish for 100 Target Employees

Richard BlaisFried Bacon with Fried Mayonnaise, Tomato and Cucumber Quickfire Challenge: Create a Deep Fried Dish

Richard BlaisShort Ribs, Potatoes, Fried Bone Marrow, Corn Purée, and Pickled Glass Wart Quickfire Challenge: Elimination Challenge: Create a Dish Based on your Ancestry

Richard BlaisRoasted Lamb Loin and Malted Braised Leg with Pickled Turnip and Mustard Elimination Challenge: Create a Dish for Bahamian Royalty

Richard BlaisSeared Veal Loin and Braised Veal Cap with Raisins, Carrots, Potatoes, and Mushrooms Quickfire Challenge: Chefs Battle Head to Head against their Season's Winner

Richard BlaisSweet Potato Linguine with Conch and Spiny Lobster Elimination Challenge: Create a Lunch to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Nassau Yacht Club

Richard Blais and Mike IsabellaPork Bolognese with Fresh Macaroni Quickfire Challenge: Create 100 Dishes Showcasing Consistency and Precision

Richard BlaisApple Strudel with Tarragon Elimination Challenge: Chefs Must Create a Last Supper for Three Culinary Icons

Richard BlaisRamen Noodles with Seared Pork Belly, Duck Legs and Duck Egg Elimination Challenge: Cook One of Jimmy Fallon's Favorite Dishes for his Birthday Lunch

Shirley ChungTurtle Soup with Goji Berry and Chinese Broth Elimination Challenge: Create a Dish Highlighting a Louisiana Delicacy

Shirley ChungSpiced Grilled Lamb Salad with Cucumber and Asian Pear Elimination Challenge: Food Truck

Shirley ChungRice Congee with Shirred Egg, Soy Sauce, and Sesame Oil Quickfire Challenge: Create a Dish that Reinvents a Popular Food Trend

Shirley ChungQuickfire Challenge: Create a Dish Highlighting the Creole Tomato

Shirley Chung"Philadelphia" Steamed Egg Custard with Macerated Blueberries Elimination Challenge: Create a Farm Fresh Dish Using Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Shirley ChungShrimp Boil and Herb Salad with Parsley, Ponzu, and Olive Oil Quickfire Challenge: Chefs Will Rotate Stations, Cooking at Each Until Kermit Starts to Play

Shirley ChungOlive Oil Poached Cobia, Blanched Ong Choy, and Salsa Verde Elimination Challenge: Create Restaurants Serving Guests Including VIP Chase Sapphire Cardmembers, Restaurant Wars

Shirley ChungBeijing Noodles, Fermented Bean and Pork Sauce With Pickled Radish Elimination Challenge: Make a Dish Inspired by Food You Eat at Home

Shirley ChungCrispy Duck Leg With Szechuan Chili Salt and Mint Quickfire Challenge: Prepare a Dish Using Drumsticks

Shirley ChungRoast Beef With Potato Puree and Fire Roasted Tomato Relish Elimination Challenge: Serve Lunch to 500 LSU Freshman, Cafeteria-Style

Shirley ChungSingapore Chili Crab Étouffée with Crawfish Stock, Cucumber, and Egg Quickfire Challenge: Prepare a Version of Crawfish Étouffée

Shirley ChungTuna and Amberjack Ceviche With Aged Soy Sauce, Lime Dressing, and Toasted Pecans Elimination Challenge: Create a Dish Highlighting Two Different Types of Seafood Chef: Shirley Chung

Shirley ChungSeared Snapper with Crustacean Broth, Silken Tofu, and Napa Cabbage Elimination Challenge: Create a Dish That Represents Your Career Turning Point

Shirley ChungTataki Style Flank Steak with Black Pepper Cherry and Crispy Onions Quickfire Challenge: Create the Perfect Bite and Serve It on a Cocktail Fork

Shirley ChungHoney-Glazed Pork With Sweet Potato and Tumeric Puree Elimination Challenge: Create a Dish Using Canoe Crops

Takashi Yagihashi Shrimp and Salmon Dumpling with Swiss Chard and Curried Coconut Broth Challenge: Create a World-Class Vegas Buffet

Takashi Yagihashi and Kerry HeffernanSauteed Pork Tenderloin with Bologna Frisee Salad and Soy Ginger Caramel Sauce Challenge: Create a Dish from Two Randomly Drawn Ingredients

Takashi Yagihashi Braised Pork Belly with Pickled Daikon and Steamed Bun Challenge: Cater a Dream Wedding

Takashi Yagihashi Sauteed Calamari with Savory Okonomiyaki Pancakes Challenge: Create a Seafood Dish without the Use of Heat

Takashi Yagihashi Romaine and Arugula with Beets and Pickled Radishes Challenge: Create a Gourmet Salad

Takashi Yagihashi Agedashi Tofu and Eggplant with a Veggie Somen Noodle Roll and Agedashi Tofu and Eggplant with Pork, Ginger and Japanese Mushrooms Challenge: Create a Duo of Classic Meat and Vegetarian Dishes

Takashi Yagihashi Chilled Oyster and Sea Urchin with Yuzu-Truffle Vinaigrette Challenge: Create an Aphrodisiac Dish

Takashi Yagihashi

Takashi Yagihashi Sauteed Beef Tenderloin with Egg and Provencal Vegetables Challenge: Create a Dish Using Egg, Parmesan, and Beef Fillet

Takashi Yagihashi Bacon Steak, Mushrooms and Figs with Fennel Salad Challenge: Cook Head-to-Head in a Boxing Ring

Takashi Yagihashi Chicken Liver with Prosciutto and Pickled Red Cabbage Challenge: Cook Head-to-Head in a Boxing Ring

Takashi Yagihashi Sauteed Calamari with Savory Okonomiyaki Pancakes Challenge: Work in Teams to Cook Teppanyaki-Style Dishes

Marcel VigneronWhole Squab, Stuffing with Raisin Brioche, Cherries, Currants & Ras El Hanout Gravy Challenge: Cook a Whole Bird

Marcel VigneronCod Mousseline, Yuzu Chili Oil with Fluke Broth Quickfire Challenge: Make a Dish Using Scraps of Fish

Marcel VigneronBlini with Kona coffee Caviar and Hawaiian Chocolate Mousse Season 2 Finale

Marcel VigneronBlack Sea Bass with Dashi Broth, Bok Choy & Chili Oil Quickfire Challenge: Create a Winning Dish in Less than 8:37

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