Cooks vs. Cons

Doughnut Derby

Heavyweight chefs battle it out with amateur cooks for a big cash prize as judges Scott Conant and Daphne Oz attempt to

Surf and Turf Showdown

Professional chefs and home cooks compete through a sticky situation, when the surf and turf challenge must utilize syru

Shrimp and Grits Gridiron

Judges Richard Blais and Daphne Oz know their shrimp and grits, but do they know how to tell a cook from a con? Working

Pancake Pandemonium

The playing field is flattened during the pancake challenge, as pros and amateurs alike must decide how to incorporate o

Chicken Wingin' It!

While judges Richard Blais and Daphne Oz attempt to suss out the pros and amateurs, things get twisted as the competitor

Beer Bedlam

Delicious ideas are brewing during the clash of the sandwiches, as professional and amateur cooks must utilize beer in t

Pie Fight

It's Sloppy Joe day in the kitchen, and the pros and amateurs must use pies as the surprise ingredient. Some cooks get c

Crab Cake Crazy

Judges Richard Blais and Marcus Samuelsson are put to the test determining whose crab cakes are the best between cooks a

Chowder Chowdown

A chowder must be prepared using carnival treats; and Round 2 features the surprise ingredient of salad dressing.

Ballpark Snack Attack

Ballpark snacks get thrown into a cheesesteak challenge; and the cooks embrace Italian ingredients when making pasta sau

Pizza Pizzazz

Pizza Pizzazz

Fish and Chip Championship

Fish and Chip Championship

Pumpkin Thumpin'

In the Season 3 premiere, pumpkin is the surprise ingredient when the contestants make French toast. Then, judges Alex G

French Fries Freestyle

Peanuts are added to a dumpling challenge; and potato fries must be repurposed into twice-fried masterpieces.

'Tis the Seasoning

Challenges take on a festive theme. Included: Rack of lamb is infused with traditional holiday drinks; and holiday treat

Apple Apocalypse

A Lotta Fritta

Lunchbox Bonanza

Juicy Resolutions

Crantastic Quesadillas!

Salad Bar Blowout

Gas Station Gourmet

Tailgate Takedown

Tarts and Hearts

Macho Nachos

In the Season 3 finale, the contestants face the challenge of elevating nachos with the surprise ingredient of canned so

Burrito Incognito

The cooks and cons try not to come unwrapped in round one when they're faced with incorporating cabbage into their burri

Gone Bananas

The pros and amateurs try not to slip up when given bananas to pair with pork chops in the first round. Then, in round t

All About Alfredo

Contestants spice it up for judges Daphne Oz and Aarti Sequeria by using salsa to create fabulous Alfredo dishes. In rou

Patty Meltdown

In round one, judges Daphne Oz and Russell Jackson pull up a stool for a juicy diner classic -- the patty melt! However,

Fry, Fry Again!

The pros and amateurs must use pineapple in their fried chicken dish for the first round; the cooks and cons make potato

Egg Fight

The contestants try to impress judges Aarti Sequeira and Justin Warner with their tuna casserole dishes before incorpora

Breakfast in Bedlam

The cooks and cons become a bit sour, when tasked with incorporating lemon varietal into Round 1; things get a bit sweet

Cajun Nation

The cooks and cons churn out great dishes for judges Jordan Andino and Alex Guarnaschelli with butter-infused jambalayas

Chili Challenge

The cooks and cons bubble up their best chili cheese fries while incorporating apricots; the remaining contestants cook

Grill Warfare

The cooks and cons must incorporate backyard beverages into their burgers to impress judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Carla

Pasta Impastas

Judges Ted Allen and Sunny Anderson try to spot the "impastas" while observing the cooks and cons incorporating noodles

Taco Tug-O-War

The cooks and cons all vie to reel in the win, while making fish tacos; judges Daphne Oz and Gail Simmons have a hard ti

Battle Baked Clams

The pros and amateurs must incorporate carrots into their baked clam dishes in the first round; in the second round, the

Ballpark BBQ

In round one, the cooks and cons are tasked with fusing corn and hot dogs; after one contestant strikes out, the remaini

Biscuits and Gravy

In round one, the cooks and cons must incorporate berries into their biscuits and gravy dishes; in round two, the cooks

High Steaks

In round one, the cooks and cons create chicken fried steak dishes with peas; in round two, host Geoffrey Zakarian and j

Meatball Madness

In the first round, meatball subs sound easy enough, but it takes some pro moves to make them with unusual buns; in roun

The Whole Enchilada

The cooks and cons must create their best enchilada dishes incorporating cereal. Then, judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Gai

Not Your Mama's Meatloaf

Creating spins on the American classic, meatloaf, by adding a little citrus to the mix; the heat is on in round two, whe

Open Sesame

In round one, fusing sesame into the New Orleans classic po'boy; in round two, the remaining contestants aren't too sad

Iron Chef Shake-Up

Iron chefs Jose Garces and Alex Guarnaschelli judge round one, as the cooks and cons make stuffed mushrooms that incorpo

A Lotta Empanada

In round one, empanadas with hazelnuts; in round two, host Geoffrey Zakarian and judges Josh Capon and Aarti Sequeira ar

Spice and Ice

In round one, Incorporating favored ice pops into curry; in round two, the remaining contestants hit the gas using beans

Nacho Average Cook

In round one, incorporating peppermint into a breakfast hash; in round two, the remaining contestants must melt the judg

Endless Pastabilities

Chip-infused ravioli dishes in round one; in the second round, the contestants must make peace with the surprise ingredi

Pizza Party

In round one, the cooks and cons incorporate ranch sauce into their pizza dishes; in round two, host Geoffrey Zakarian h