List of Chopped episodes

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 (2009-01-13)	March 7, 2009 (2009-03-07)
	2	13	June 16, 2009 (2009-06-16)	September 29, 2009 (2009-09-29)
	3	13	October 13, 2009 (2009-10-13)	March 9, 2010 (2010-03-09)
	4	13	April 6, 2010 (2010-04-06)	July 13, 2010 (2010-07-13)
	5	13	July 20, 2010 (2010-07-20)	November 28, 2010 (2010-11-28)
	6	12	January 4, 2011 (2011-01-04)	April 26, 2011 (2011-04-26)
	7	10	May 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)	July 5, 2011 (2011-07-05)
	8	6	July 12, 2011 (2011-07-12)	August 16, 2011 (2011-08-16)
	9	TBA	August 30, 2011 (2011-08-30)	TBA (TBA)

Season 1 (2009)

Series No.	Season No.	Title	Original airdate
1	1	"Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers"	January 13, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: baby octopus, bok choy, oyster sauce, smoked paprika Entrée: duck breast, green onions, ginger, honey Dessert: prunes, animal crackers, cream cheese			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
Contestants: Summer Kriegshauser, Private Chef and Nutrition Coach, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Perry Pollaci, Private Chef and Sous chef, Bar Blanc, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Katie Rosenhouse, Pastry Chef, Olana Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Sandy Davis, Catering Chef, Showstoppers Catering at Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY (winner)
2	2	"Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters"	January 20, 2009
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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
Contestants: Raymond Jackson, Private Caterer and Culinary Instructor, Westchester County, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Klaus Kronsteiner, Chef de cuisine, Liberty National Golf Course, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the entrée) Christopher Jackson, Executive Chef and Owner, Ted and Honey, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Newville, PA (winner)
3	3	"Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes"	January 27, 2009
Ingredients: 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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
Contestants: Margaritte Malfy, Executive Chef and Co-owner, La Palapa, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Rachelle Rodwell, Chef de cuisine, SoHo Grand Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Chris Burke, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, New York, NY (winner)
4	4	"Banana, Collard Greens, Grits"	February 3, 2009
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			Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian
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) Episode notes: In the dessert round, Chef Gonzalez accidentally used salt instead of sugar in his dish. Chef Admoy asserted that this resulted in his elimination.
5	5	"Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas"	February 10, 2009
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
Contestants: John Keller, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Andrea Bergquist, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Ed Witt, Executive Chef / Wine Director, Bloomingdale Road and Wine Directory, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Josh Emett, Chef de cuisine, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (winner)
6	6	"Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets"	February 17, 2009
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			Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Aarón Sánchez
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)
7	7	"Quail, Arctic Char, Beer"	February 24, 2009
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			Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag
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)
8	8	"Coconut, Calamari, Donuts"	March 3, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: turbot, nori sheets, pistachios, coconut Entrée: rainbow chard, papaya, granola, parsnips, calamari Dessert: plain donuts, smoked gouda, white chocolate, dried apricots			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos
Contestants: Gwen LePape, Executive Chef, Frederick's Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Francesco Peluso, Executive Chef, Peluso's Italian Specialties, Clifton, NJ (eliminated after the entrée) David Ogren, Executive Chef, Almos Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Mina Newman, Executive Chef, Christos Steakhouse, Astoria, NY (winner) Episode notes: In the appetizer round, Chef LePape failed to get any food onto his plates. The judges allowed Chef LePape to bring the pan from the oven to the tasting table to allow the judges to taste the fish he had prepared after the other competitors were asked for their permission to do so. Despite this, Chef LePape was eliminated.
9	9	"Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon"	March 10, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: boxed macaroni and cheese, artichokes, tilapia Entrée: eggplant, ground pork, poblano chiles, avocados, cola Dessert: oranges, grapefruit, semi-sweet chocolate chips, bacon			Judges: Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag Chris Santos
Contestants: David Goldwhite, Private personal chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Gypsy Gifford, Executive Chef, Cafe Pinot, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée) William Lustberg, Sous chef / saucier, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) James Briscione, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: Chef Lustberg is allergic to both eggplant and grapefruit, ingredients used in the last two rounds
10	10	"String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps"	March 17, 2009
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			Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants: Jonathan Jernigan, Executive Chef, Catering by Jonathan, Willingboro, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) King Phojanakong, Executive Chef, Kuma Inn, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Soulayphet Schwader, Executive Chef, Talay Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (winner)
11	11	"Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal"	March 24, 2009
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag
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)
12	12	"Chocolate, Mussels and Figs"	March 31, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: beef tenderloin, cucumber, Asian pears, bittersweet chocolate Entrée: mussels, canned tomatoes, pita bread, celery root Dessert: black mission figs, slivered almonds, lemons			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants: Michael Selicious, Executive Chef, Wickets Inn, Onset, MA (eliminated after the appetizer) Nigel Spence, Owner and Executive Chef, Ripe Kitchen and Bar, Mt. Vernon, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Melissa Levy, Executive Chef, IBM, Newburgh, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (winner)
13	13	"Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears"	April 7, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: salmon, radicchio, ginger, strawberries Entrée: turkey breast, baby turnips, pearl onions, coconut flakes Dessert: blackberries, kiwi, wonton wrappers, gummy bears			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Amanda Freitag Scott Conant
Contestants: Victor Cabezas, Chef and Owner, Misaví, Totowa, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Jonathan Contes, Chef and Part Owner, Eat Mosaic, St. James, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Amy Roth, Chef and Owner, Amy Kate Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionné, Montclair, NJ (winner)

Season 2 (2009)

Series No.	Season No.	Title	Original airdate
14	1	"Salty Veggies & Heated Battles"	June 16, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: sea beans, ginger ale, pork tenderloin Entrée: baby artichokes, cashew butter, monkfish, Thai chiles Dessert: jicama, pepitas, blueberries			Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos
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)
15	2	"High Hopes"	Jun 23, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: calamari, brussels sprouts, Asian pears Entrée: bison, dried mango, leeks, Belgian-style ale Dessert: ancho chiles, semi-sweet chocolate, black plums			Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy
Contestants: Nicole Puzio, Executive Chef, Ox Restaurant, Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) David Kirschner, Sous chef, W Hotel, Hoboken, NJ (eliminated after the entrée) Michael Ferraro, Executive Chef, Delicatessen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (winner)
16	3	"Floundering Around"	June 30, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: beef shoulder, fish sauce, canned pumpkin Entrée: flounder, yellow plantain, baby bok choy, mini watermelon Dessert: tomatillos, crème fraîche, plain donuts			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Amanda Freitag Scott Conant
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)
17	4	"Pride on the Plate"	July 7, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: duck breast, polenta, Sharon fruit Entrée: rainbow trout, baby turnips, tamarind concentrate, serrano ham Dessert: sliced almonds, Okinawan sweet potatoes, brioche, sambuca			Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
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) Episode notes: During each of the three rounds, Chef Matarese failed to complete plating his dishes.
18	5	"Pretty Please with Pepper on Top"	July 14, 2009
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos
Contestants: Barbara Sibley, Executive Chef and Owner, La Palapa Cocina Mexicana, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Christopher Nguyen, Chef Consultant, Keo Asian Restaurant, York, PA (eliminated after the entrée) Paul Viggiano, Chef de cuisine, Docs Steakhouse, Sparta, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Tyler Anderson, Executive Chef, The Copper Beech Inn, Essex, CT (winner)
19	6	"A Prickly Situation"	July 21, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: brioche, fennel, sea urchin Entrée: blackstrap molasses, red snapper, parsley root, dried cranberries Dessert: bulgur wheat, pomegranate juice, pineapple, green papaya			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos
Contestants: Peter Klein, Executive Chef and Part Owner, Chow Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ross Gill, Executive Chef and General Manager, Home Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Yvan Lemoine, Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (winner)
20	7	"Pods, Grills and Sticky Fingers"	July 28, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: jumbo shrimp, edamame, golden raisins Entrée: flank steak, grape juice, goat cheese, lemongrass Dessert: coffee liqueur, avocados, boiled gingko nuts, honeycomb			Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants: Moha Orchid, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Maristella Innocenti, Owner and Chef, Matilda, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Matthew Zappoli, Owner and Executive Chef, Tre Amici, Long Branch, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Joe Bayley, Sous chef, Cobblestone Foods, New York, NY (winner)
21	8	"A Wish Upon A Starfruit"	August 11, 2009
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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
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)
22	9	"Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate"	August 25, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: olive oil packed tuna, English cucumbers, buckwheat flour Entrée: knockwurst, pretzels, ramps, mangosteen Dessert: biscuit dough, pistachios, dried hibiscus flowers, black olives			Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Simon Lange, Chef and Restaurateur, Apartment 138, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Rory O'Farrell, Executive Chef, Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Mor Amitzur, Executive Chef, The View at the Marriott Marquis, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (winner)
23	10	"Chopped Champions Event, Round One: The Ultimate Face-off"	September 8, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: crayfish, red seedless grapes, fiddlehead ferns Entrée: quail, guava nectar, udon noodles, dinosaur kale Dessert: baby kiwi, Israeli couscous, rice paper, saffron			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
Contestants: Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionné, Montclair, NJ (Episode 1.13 - "Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears") (eliminated after the appetizer) Sandy Davis, Catering Chef, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY (Episode 1.1 - "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers") (eliminated after the entrée) Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (Episode 2.6 - "A Prickly Situation") (eliminated after the dessert) James Briscione, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (Episode 1.9 - "Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon") (advances to next episode) (winner) Episode notes: This is the first "Chopped Champions" event, featuring winners of past episodes. The champions event took place over the course of the final four episodes of the season. The winner of the episode won a cash prize and competed in the next episode against three new champions.
24	11	"Chopped Champions Event, Round Two: Best of the Best"	September 15, 2009
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			Judges: Scott Conant Jody Williams Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Newville, Pennsylvania (Episode 1.2 - "Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters") (eliminated after the appetizer) Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (Episode 1.12 - "Chocolate, Mussels and Figs") (eliminated after the entrée) James Briscione (returning champion) (eliminated after the dessert) Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Taïm, New York, NY (Episode 1.4 - "Banana, Collard Greens, Grits") (advances to next episode) (winner)
25	12	"Chopped Champions Event, Round Three: All-Stars Showdown"	September 22, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: lavash bread, preserved lemons, squab Entrée: bluefish, papaya, ginger snaps, beef jerky Dessert: butter crackers, grapefruit, feta cheese, gin			Judges: Chris Santos Geoffrey Zakarian Marc Murphy
Contestants: Jackie Lee, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.11 - "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal") (eliminated after the appetizer) Einat Admony (returning champion) (eliminated after the entrée) Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, New York, NY (Episode 1.3 - "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes") (eliminated after the dessert) Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (Episode 2.8 - "A Wish Upon a Starfruit")(advances to next episode) (winner)
26	13	"Chopped Champions Event, Round Four: Bring It!"	September 29, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: lobster, bananas, endive Entrée: pork loin, watercress, Galia melon, taro root Dessert: matzo, pomegranate molasses, roasted chestnuts, baby fennel			Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Cody Utzman (returning champion) (eliminated after the appetizer) Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (Episode 2.9 - "Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate") (eliminated after the entrée) John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (Episode 2.2 - "High Hopes") (eliminated after the dessert) Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (Episode 1.10 - "String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps") (winner)

Season 3 (2009–10)

Series No.	Season No.	Title	Original airdate
27	1	"When Chefs Collide"	October 13, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: Manila clams, kumquats, croissants Entrée: ground pork, camembert, sweet vermouth, haricot vert Dessert: carrots, goat cheese, quick grits, pomelo			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Scott Conant Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Peter Giannakas, Chef and Restaurateur, Ovelia Psistaria Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Angie Shaghaghi, Chef Instructor, Creative Cooks, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Cisse Elhadji, Chef and Restaurateur, Ponty Bistro, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Dean Yasharian, Executive Sous chef, Bar Boulud, New York, NY (winner)
28	2	"Oh My Goshy, Umeboshi"	October 20, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: peas, peaches, eel Entrée: shrimp, oatmeal, butternut squash, umeboshi Dessert: parsnips, limoncello, soda crackers, sharp cheddar cheese			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Jody Williams Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants: Jeffrey Baruch, Executive Chef, London Lennie's Seafood Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Barbara Esmonde, Executive Chef, Mediterranean Catering, Wynnewood, PA (eliminated after the entrée) Peter Karapanagiotis, Executive Chef, Privé Mediterranean Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert) Jeremy Duclut, Executive Chef, Georges' Bar and Restaurant, Wayne, PA (winner) Episode notes: Chef Esmonde cut herself during the entrée round. After attempting to put on a glove that did not fit,, she took it off and tossed her salad with her hands despite her open wound. As a result, the judges did not eat the salad and chopped her for her poor sanitation, rather than on the full merits of her food. Chef Baruch is a sous chef for Chopped judge Sue Torres.
29	3	"Judge Knows Best"	October 27, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: hamachi, quail eggs, dried cherries Entrée: beef tenderloin, mango, gruyère cheese, kochujang Dessert: ripened plantains, prosecco, crystallized ginger, bacon			Judges: Chris Santos Scott Conant Marc Murphy
Contestants: Fabian Ludwig, Executive Chef, Gramercy Park Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ayesha Nurdjaja, Executive Chef, Il Bordello, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Joshua Whigham, Sous chef, Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Joe Dobias, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe Doe Restaurant, New York, NY (winner)
30	4	"A Nori Story"	November 3, 2009
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			Judges: Josh Capon Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian
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)
31	5	"Sticking To It"	November 10, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: turkey breast, Kirby cucumbers, graham crackers Entrée: black cod, puffed rice cereal, pineapple, chorizo Dessert: mangos, puff pastry, coffee beans, rose water			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos
Contestants: Melinda Beaulieu, Private Chef and Nutritionist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) David Amorelli, Executive Chef, Coffee Shop, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Dominick Feragola, Sous chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Luisa Fernandes, Executive Chef, Georgia's Cafe and Bakery, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: Despite failing to successfully integrate one of the mystery ingredients in each of her dishes, Chef Fernandes won the competition.
32	6	"Season's Choppings"	December 8, 2009
Ingredients: Appetizer: venison tenderloin, quince, eggnog Entrée: kale, rutabaga, marshmallows, turkey Dessert: garnet yams, brie, sparkling wine, cranberries			Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Megan Fells, Chef and Restaurateur, The Artist's Palate, Poughkeepsie, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jason Tilmann, Executive Chef, NYY Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Keith Geter, Chef, Artisinal, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Jon Bignelli, Sous chef, WD 50, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: The chefs were given a 12-pound turkey during the entrée round and were allotted 45 minutes to allow sufficient cooking time.
33	7	"Flower Power"	January 5, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: chicken breast, kiwi, zucchini blossoms Entrée: scallops, cranberry juice, artichokes, burdock root Dessert: blackberries, apple cider, shredded phyllo dough, fresh chickpeas			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Sue Torres Marc Murphy
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)
34	8	"Sweet Redemption"	January 12, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: littleneck clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, rhubarb Entrée: striped bass, corn tortillas, applesauce, okra Dessert: carrot juice, white chocolate chips, baby beets, hominy			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Scott Conant Marc Murphy
Contestants: Michael Giletto, Executive Chef, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ (Episode 1.12 - "Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal") (eliminated after the appetizer) Katie Rosenhouse, Pastry Chef, Olana Restaurant, New York, NY (Episode 1.1 - "Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers") (eliminated after the entrée) Chris Burke, Private Chef, New York, NY (Episode 1.3 - "Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes") (eliminated after the dessert) Amy Roth, Chef and Owner, Amy Kate Catering, New York, NY (Episode 1.13 - "Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears") (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four runners-up from previous episodes.
35	9	"Winging It"	January 19, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: sake, green seedless grapes, chicken wings Entrée: horseradish, catfish, treviso, Japanese eggplant Dessert: cherry tomatoes, silken tofu, ginger snaps, cocoa nibs			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Sue Torres Chris Santos
Contestants: Linda Laestadius, Pastry Chef, The Bear Cafe, Woodstock, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Lizzie Singh-Brar, Executive Chef, Fanny, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée) John Sierp, Executive Chef, White Cloud Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Justin Gaines, Executive Sous chef, Zanaro's Italian Restaurant, White Plains, NY (winner)
36	10	"In A Pinch"	January 26, 2010
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			Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
Contestants: Damien Brassel, Executive Chef, Knife + Fork, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Lonnie Dyner, Executive Chef, Le Petit Marché, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Susan Crocker, Catering Chef, Holberts Catering and Backyard Bistro, Montgomery, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Pnina Peled, Chef de cuisine, The New York Helmsley Hotel, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was the first episode in which two female competitors faced each other in the final round.
37	11	"Raw Enthusiasm"	February 16, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: apricots, macadamia nuts, oysters Entrée: cucumber, buttermilk, pork loin, canned jackfruit Dessert: sugar cookie dough, bittersweet chocolate, figs, yellow miso paste			Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Mark Twersky, Cullinary Instructor, The French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Deborah Gorman, Catering Chef, The Good Knife, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Arvin Dhansew, Catering Chef, Relish Caterers, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Martin Brock, Executive Chef, Atria, New York, NY (winner)
38	12	"Against the Tide"	March 2, 2010
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			Judges: Mark Bittman Amanda Freitag Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Michael Madigan, Chef and Restaurateur, Snails and Quails / Farm 2 Bistro, New York, NY / Nutley, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Andres Barrera, Executive Chef, City Winery, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Laurielle Clark, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Erik Weatherspool, Chef and Restaurateur, Bistro 44, Toms River, NJ (winner)
39	13	"Chopped Liver"	March 9, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: raspberries, asparagus, chicken livers Entrée: arugula, pickled daikon, fresh pasta, mackerel Dessert: Greek yogurt, sugar cane, cactus pears, popcorn kernels			Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos
Contestants: John-Michael Hamlet, Chef and Restaurateur, John-Michael's Restaurant, North Salem, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Hannah Hopkins, Chef and Restaurateur, Dish, Mahopac, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Bradley Boyle, Chef and Restaurateur, Salt Gastro Pub, Byram, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Marc Pavlovic, Culinary Instructor, The French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (winner)

Season 4 (2010)

Series No.	Season No.	Title	Original airdate
40	1	"Rattle & Roll"	April 6, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: Asian pears, croissants, haricot verts, rattlesnake meat Entrée: tapioca pearls, carrots, fruit leather, rabbit Dessert: yucca, calimyrna figs, hoisin sauce, red jalapeños			Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian
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) Episode notes: Chef Coombs remarked in the appetizer round that rattlesnake is poisonous if not cooked properly, which is incorrect.[1]
41	2	"My Froggy Clementine"	April 13, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: bourbon whiskey, anchovies, dates, frog legs Entrée: hamachi, beets, tortilla chips, Malta Dessert: clementines, Scotch whisky, basil, toasted oats cereal			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Amanda Freitag Scott Conant
Contestants: Sunshine Best, Special Diets Chef, Your Safe Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Warren Schierenbeck, Chef and Restaurateur, DoSi Cafe, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Erica Wides, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Mario Tolentino, Private Chef, Can Cook Personal Chef Services, New York, NY (winner)
42	3	"Jitters & Giant Eggs"	April 20, 2010
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			Judges: Scott Conant Jody Williams Marc Murphy
Contestants: Rory MacDonald, Head Pastry Chef, Tocqueville, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Brian Kevorkian, Line Cook, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Maurice Hurley, Executive Chef, Valbella, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Jessica Mogardo, Pastry Chef, New York, NY (winner)
43	4	"Dr. Deckle & Mr. Fried"	April 27, 2010
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			Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Aarón Sánchez
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)
44	5	"Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do"	May 4, 2010
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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson
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)
45	6	"First Things Worst"	May 11, 2010
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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Scott Conant
Contestants: Nadege Fleurimond, Caterer, Fleurimond Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Paul Ripley, Food and Beverage Manager, Raritan Valley Country Club, Bridgewater, NJ (eliminated after the entrée) Ryan DePersio, Chef and Restaurateur, Fascino, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the dessert) Rebecca Weitzman, Chef de cuisine, 'Inoteca, New York, NY (winner)
46	7	"Fired Up!"	June 1, 2010
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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Amanda Freitag Chris Santos
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) Episode notes: This was a special "grilling" episode. The stove tops were outfitted with grill sheets and two other burners, and the ovens were off-limits throughout the competition. Chef Jenkins is a chef at Butter, which is co-owned by Alex Guarnaschelli.
47	8	"Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles"	June 8, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: quahogs, rhubarb, almond butter cookies Entrée: venison tenderloin, cinnamon swirl bread, Sharon fruit, cornichons Dessert: matzo, salty peanuts, dried strawberries, cocoa nibs			Judges: Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli Jody Williams
Contestants: Melissa Muller, Executive Chef, Organika, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ricardo Cardona, Executive Chef, Sofrito, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Kat Ploszaj, Executive Chef, Petit Oven, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Marc Anthony Bynum, Executive Chef, Venúe 56, Hauppauge, NY (winner) Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature an all-female panel of judges.
48	9	"Turbot Powered"	June 15, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: chicken thighs, bitter melon, cream cheese, papadum Entrée: turbot, wasabi peas, purple cauliflower, satsuma mikan Dessert: brie, rutabaga, frozen cranberries, English muffins			Judges: Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Anthony Locastro, Executive Chef, Downtown Association, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Mark McMann, Sous chef, Kefi, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Jennifer Meadows, Chef and Restaurateur, Fishbar, Montauk, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Ed Harris, Junior Sous chef, Buddakan, New York, NY (winner)
49	10	"Keep On Cook'n On"	June 22, 2010
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			Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Scott Conant
Contestants: Carrie Weiss, Instructor and Writer, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Sachem "Son" Allison, Executive Chef, SavorNY, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Chris Jaeckle, Sous chef, Morimoto, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Paul "Poppy" Yeaple, Chef and Restaurateur, Poppy's Burgers and Fries, Beacon, NY (winner) Episode notes: By making zucchini sorbet, Chef Yeaple was the first chef in the series to use the kitchen's ice cream maker, which significantly contributed to his victory.
50	11	"Green Apps and Lamb"	June 29, 2010
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			Judges: Chris Santos Marc Murphy Scott Conant
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)
51	12	"Crunch Time"	July 6, 2010
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			Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy
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)
52	13	"Rowdy With a Chance of Meatballs"	July 13, 2010
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			Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants: Jacques Gautier, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, Palo Santo, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Deborah Bicknese, Executive Chef and Restaurateur, Beast, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Jodi Burnhard, Chef de cuisine, Longwood Events, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert) Anthony Paris, Executive Chef, Crosby Street Hotel, New York, NY (winner)

Season 5 (2010)

Series No.	Season No.	Title	Original airdate
53	1	""Dream'n of Redeem'n""	July 20, 2010
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
Contestants: Paul Viggiano, Cooking Instructor (Episode 2.5 - "Pretty Please With a Pepper on Top") (eliminated after the appetizer) Lola Garand, Freelance Consulting Chef, New York, NY (Episode 3.7 - "Flower Power") (eliminated after the entrée) Dominick Feragola, Sous chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (Episode 3.5 - "Sticking To It") (eliminated after the dessert) Matthew Zappoli, Owner and Executive Chef, Tre Amici, Long Branch, NJ (Episode 2.7 - "Pods, Grills and Sticky Fingers") (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four runners-up from previous episodes.
54	2	"Wok This Way"	July 27, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: rainbow trout, Napa cabbage, smoked paprika, white chocolate chips Entrée: quail, escarole, chocolate-covered raisins, coconut Dessert: papaya, rice crackers, sake, jura erguel			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
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)
55	3	"Squashed"	August 10, 2010
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			Judges: Marcus Samuelsson Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants: Jessica Wilson, Sous chef, A Voce Columbus, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jasmine Shimoda, Apprenticing Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Yoanne Magris, Chef and Restaurateur, Yo In Yo Out, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Rebecca Newell, Executive Chef, The Beehive, Boston, MA (winner) Episode notes: This is the first episode to feature four female chefs
56	4	"$50,000 Tournament: Round One"	August 31, 2010
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			Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy
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)
57	5	"$50,000 Tournament: Round Two"	September 7, 2010
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy
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)
58	6	"$50,000 Tournament: Round Three"	September 14, 2010
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
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)
59	7	"$50,000 Tournament: Round Four"	September 21, 2010
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			Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
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)
60	8	"$50,000 Tournament: Grand Finale"	September 28, 2010
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
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) Episode notes: Because cake flour was included in the dessert basket, 50 minutes were allotted for the dessert round. This longer than the usual allotment allowed the chefs time to bake.
61	9	"Spouting Off"	October 5, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: barramundi, apricot paste, poblanos, abbey style beer Entrée: bratwurst, scallops, plums, red quinoa Dessert: Israeli couscous, cherimoya, guanciale, Irish whiskey			Judges: Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants: Sung Uni Lee, Culinary Instructor, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Janine Gray, Chef and Restaurateur, The Inn at Osborne Hill, Fishkill, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Bryce Shuman, Sous chef, Eleven Madison Park, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Joe Raiola, Executive Chef, Morton's Steakhouse, Brooklyn, NY (winner)
62	10	"When Octopuses Attack"	October 12, 2010
Ingredients: Appetizer: lotus root, treviso, guava nectar, octopus Entrée: flank steak, chicory, pepino melon, granola bars Dessert: shiso leaves, pita bread, feta, adzuki beans			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
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)
63	11	"Fright Bites"	October 19, 2010
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			Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants: Mike Solyn, Freelance Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Marja Samsom, Chef and Restaurateur, The Kitchen Club, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Tess Middlebrook, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Michael Vignola, Executive Chef, Michael Jordan's Steak House, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a special Halloween-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course.
64	12	"Cornuchopia"	November 16, 2010
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			Judges: Chris Santos Sue Torres Marc Murphy
Contestants: Harold Moore, Chef and Restaurateur, Commerce, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Izzy Sarto, Executive Chef, Tremont 647, Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée) Robin Moore, Private Chef and Instructor, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Milton Enriquez, Executive Chef, Compass, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: This was a special Thanksgiving-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course.
65	13	"Yes, Virginia, There is a Chopping Block"	November 28, 2010
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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
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) Episode notes: This was a special holiday-themed episode. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. The chefs were given 40 minutes in the entrée round rather than the normal 30 in order to allow time to properly cook the goose.

Season 6 (2011)

Series No.	Season No.	Title	Original airdate
66	1	"Victory on the Brain"	January 4, 2011
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			Judges: Scott Conant Aarón Sánchez Geoffrey Zakarian
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)
67	2	"Prove it on the Plate"	January 11, 2011
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			Judges: Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan Geoffrey Zakarian
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)
68	3	"Marrowly We Roll Along"	January 18, 2011
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			Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy
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)
69	4	"Doughs and Don'ts"	January 25, 2011
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			Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Chris Santos
Contestants: Rob Runn, Food Service Specialist, USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB-109), Bayonne, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer) Monica Byrne, Chef and Restaurateur, Home/Made, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Anna Maria Santorelli, Chef and Restaurateur, Anna Maria's, Larchmont, NY (eliminated after the dessert) James Gillespie, Culinary Instructor, New York, NY (winner)
70	5	"Step Right Up!"	February 1, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: catfish, tomatillos, marshmallows, rutabagas Entrée: country pork ribs, dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, fresh garbanzo beans Dessert: plum tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, crema, malanga coco			Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Aarón Sánchez
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)
71	6	"All-Stars Tournament: Round One -- Competitors from The Next Food Network Star"	March 6, 2011
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			Judges: Marcus Samuelsson Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
Contestants: Lisa Garza (TNFNS season 4 runner-up) (charity: Vogel Alcove – Dallas, TX) (eliminated after the appetizer) Debbie Lee (TNFNS season 5 third place) (charity: Medici Foundation – Irvine, CA) (eliminated after the entrée) Brad Sorenson (TNFNS season 6 fifth place) (charity: American Cancer Society – Atlanta, GA) (eliminated after the dessert) Michael Proietti (TNFNS season 5 fifth place) (charity: The Jed Foundation – New York, NY) (winner) Episode notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes in which categorical groups of celebrity chefs competed for charity.
72	7	"All-Stars Tournament: Round Two -- Food Network Personalities"	March 13, 2011
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			Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson
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)
73	8	"All-Stars Tournament: Round Three -- Notable Chefs"	March 20, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: fresh pasta, dried papaya, bluefoot mushrooms, chorizo Entrée: cobia, salmon jerky, Chinese spinach, animal crackers Dessert: granola bars, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Chinese five spice, piloncillo			Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson
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) Episode notes: In the appetizer round, Chef Torres used (cocoa nibs) that he brought with him, which were not available in the pantry. The judges felt that this was contrary to the rules and cited it as the reason for his elimination.
74	9	"All-Stars Tournament: Round Four -- Chopped Judges"	March 27, 2011
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			Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
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) Episode notes: The chefs were given 40 minutes in the entrée round rather than the usual 30 to allow adequate time to cook the duck.
75	10	"All-Stars Tournament: Finale"	April 3, 2011
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			Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson
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)
76	11	"A Cornish Mess"	April 10, 2011
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			Judges: Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan Scott Conant
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)
77	12	"Chefs on a Mission"	April 26, 2011
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			Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Chris Santos
Contestants: Ulli Stachl, Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Joel Javier, Sous chef, Telepan, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Steven Brand, Executive Chef, Upstairs on the Square, Cambridge, MA (eliminated after the dessert) Jamie Bissonnette, Chef and Restaurateur, Toro and Coppa, Boston, MA (winner)

Season 7 (2011)

Series No.	Season No.	Title	Original airdate
78	1	"The Icing on the Steak"	May 3, 2011
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			Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy
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)
79	2	"Canned Cheese, Please!"	May 10, 2011
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			Judges: Chris Santos Amanda Freitag Aarón Sánchez
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)
80	3	"Saying Sayonara"	May 17, 2011
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Rosalind Balducci, Personal Chef / Caterer, That Personal Touch Cuisine, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Shawn Dickensheets, Culinary Student, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Adam Powers, Chef and Restaurateur, Fetch, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Wayne Lyons, Chef and Restaurateur, Soul Flavors, Jersey City, NJ (winner)
81	4	"Have a Heart"	May 24, 2011
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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Ken Oringer
Contestants: John Ramirez, Executive Sous chef, Castle on the Hudson, Tarrytown, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Remy Ayesh, Culinary Instructor, French Culinary Institute, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Judson Branch, Senior Sous chef, Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert) Justin Burdett, Chef de cuisine, Miller Union, Atlanta, GA (winner)
82	5	"Gotta Grill!"	May 31, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: coho salmon, baby eggplant, mustard Entrée: rack of wild boar, artichokes, ketchup, sauerkraut Dessert: mayonnaise, bananas, prickly pear cactus, pre-cooked pizza crust			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Amanda Freitag
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)
83	6	"Get it Together"	June 7, 2011
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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy
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)
84	7	"Bite Your Pickled Beef Tongue"	June 14, 2011
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			Judges: Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants: Amy Goffio-Mahabir, Sous chef, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Chris Scott, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Commune, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Sean Olnowich, Chef and Restaurateur, The House, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Joe Landa, Executive Chef, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, NY (winner)
85	8	"Go For It!"	June 21, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: gorgonzola cheese, green papaya, sour lemon candies, duck livers Entrée: tequila, epazote, puff pastry, cuttlefish Dessert: cocoa nibs, blackberries, corn tortillas, ginger			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Emily Sims, Executive Chef, Ici, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jonathan Doar, Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Stephen Hartigan, Private Chef, The Field, Bridgeport, CT (eliminated after the dessert) Olivier Desaintmartin, Chef and Restaurateur, Caribou Café, Philadelphia, PA (winner)
86	9	"Thyme Flies"	June 28, 2011
Ingredients: 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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
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) Episode notes: Chef Lee cut himself during the entrée round. Despite putting on several layers of gloves, his bleeding did not stop. Chef Lee insisted on continuing to cook and touching the ingredients with his hands. The judges considered this unsanitary, so they did not taste his entrée. This resulted in Chef Lee being eliminated.
87	10	"Nopales, No Problem"	July 5, 2011
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy
Contestants: Chris Rendell, Chef de cuisine, Double Crown, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Ronaldo Linares, Chef and Restaurateur, Martino's Cuban Restaurant, Somerville, NJ (eliminated after the entrée) Denise Baron, Executive Chef, Burtons Grill, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert) Miguel Aguilar, Executive Chef, Piquant, New York, NY (winner)

Season 8 (2011)

Series No.	Season No.	Title	Original airdate
88	1	"Easy Peasy?"	July 12, 2011
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy
Contestants: Tristan Welch, Chef Patron, Launceston Place, Kensington, London, England (eliminated after the appetizer) Andy Bates, Pastry Chef, Eat My Pies Street Market, East London, England (eliminated after the entrée) Lotte Duncan, Chef and Culinary Instructor, English Country Cookery School, Buckinghamshire, England (eliminated after the dessert) Jun Tanaka, Executive Chef, Pearl Restaurant, London, England (winner) Episode notes: This episode featured four British chefs.
89	2	"Ladies First!"	July 19, 2011
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			Judges: Zakary Pelaccio Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian
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)
90	3	"Sweet Second Chance!"	July 26, 2011
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy
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) Episode notes: This episode featured four non-winners from previous episodes. This was the first "redemption" episode to feature a non-runner-up as well as the first to feature two chefs from the same previous episode. Chef Magris slipped and fell during the entrée round. She spilled boiling water on herself, causing second-degree burns on both her legs. The judges gave Chef Magris the option to bow out of the competition before the judging in that round, but she elected to continue.
91	4	"Chard & True"	August 2, 2011
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Ben Sargent, Seafood Chef, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jay Jones, Caterer, Chateau Noir Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Tina Aleandri, Executive Chef, Noche Tequila & Tapas Bar, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert) Elisabeth Weinberg, Caterer, Miss Elisabeth's Catering, New York, NY (winner) Episode notes: Chef Aleandri is allergic to octopus, which prevented her from tasting her dish, resulting in it being improperly cooked.
92	5	"My Way"	August 9, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: smoked oysters, starfruit, jicama, whole calamari Entrée: jumbo shrimp, crème de cassis, black quinoa, pastrami Dessert: matzo, Lady Gala apples, walnuts, borscht			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Geoffrey Zakarian Marc Murphy
Contestants: Daniel Moreno, Sous chef, BLT Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jason Marcus, Chef and Restaurateur, Traif, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Kelvin Fernandez, Chef de cuisine, Strand Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Jennifer Cole, Executive Chef, Taberna, New York, NY (winner)
93	6	"A is for Apple. U is for Udon"	August 16, 2011
Ingredients: 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			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian
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)

Season 9 (2011)

Series No.	Season No.	Title	Original airdate
94	1	"Champions' Tournament: Part 1"	August 30, 2011
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson
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)
95	2	"Champions' Tournament: Part 2"	September 6, 2011
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan Aarón Sánchez
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)
96	3	"Champions' Tournament: Part 3"	September 13, 2011
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			Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Susan Feniger
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)
97	4	"Champions' Tournament: Part 4"	September 20, 2011
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			Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli Maneet Chauhan
Contestants: Justin Burdett, Chef de cuisine, Miller Union, Atlanta, GA (Episode 7.4: "Have A Heart") (eliminated after the appetizer) Eric Levine, Executive Chef, Encore Catering, East Hanover, NJ (Episode 6.2: "Prove it on the Plate") (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)
98	5	"Champions' Tournament: Grand Finale"	September 27, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: catfish, daikon radish, cherry soda, boiled peanuts Entrée: kettle corn, chayotes, apple sauce, roasted suckling pig Dessert: araucana eggs, bread flour, turbinado sugar, goat's milk			Judges: Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli Aarón Sánchez
Contestants: Alan Harding, Chef, The Food Truck @ Hot Bird, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Wade Burch, Executive Chef, South West NY, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Lauren Gerrie, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Danielle Saunders, Private Chef, New York, NY (winner)
99	6	"Time & Space"	October 4, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: izote flowers, smoked butter, rhubarb, chicken in a can Entrée: yellow miso, pork shoulder, mountain yam, astronaut ice cream Dessert: margarita mix, quick cook grits, marionberry preserves, vanilla yogurt			Judges: Scott Conant Amanda Freitag Chris Santos
Contestants: Van Dao, Chef and Restaurateur, Biscuit Bender, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Ryan Goergen, Executive Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Ronnie Vincent, Executive Sous chef, Joe's Stone Crab, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert) Helen Park, Executive Chef, New York, NY (winner)
100	7	"Everything's Rosy"	October 11, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: British piccalilli, biscuit dough, watercress, soft-shell crabs Entrée: wild boar, shishito peppers, posole, organic roses Dessert: falooda glass noodles, oranges, graham crackers, Armenian string cheese			Judges: Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan Marc Murphy
Contestants: Michael Maroni, Chef and Restaurateur, Maroni Cuisine, Northport, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Gina Rodriguez, Executive Chef, Kokopelli Restaurant and Tequila Bar, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée) Justin Bazdarich, Chef and Restaurateur, Speedy Romeo, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Rob Evans, Chef and Restaurateur, Hugo's, Portland, ME (winner)
101	8	"Trick or Treat, Chicken Feet!"	October 16, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: pre-cooked chicken feet, poblano peppers, black radishes, fruit-flavored candy Entrée: blood sausage, frog legs, sea beans, Halloween candy Dessert: ossa dei morti, apple cider, ricotta salata, black licorice			Judges: Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli Geoffrey Zakarian
Contestants: Rodney Henry, Pie Maker, Dangerously Delicious Pies, Baltimore, MD / Washington, DC (eliminated after the appetizer) Cris Spezial, Caterer, Nyack Gourmet, Nyack, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Michelle Firlit-Garcia, Pastry Chef, Bleeding Heart Bakery, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert) Michael Diionno, Chef and Restaurateur, Avenue Bistro Pub, Verona, NJ (winner) Episode notes: This was a Halloween-themed episode.[2] The Halloween candy used in the entrée round was a mixture of candy corn, candy pumpkins, and other similar style candies. Chef Firlit-Garcia is a frequent competitor on Food Network Challenge.
102	9	"Make A Splash!"	October 25, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: broccoflower, cranberry juice, madeleines, sea urchin Entrée: canned mandarin oranges, red pearl onions, chicken thighs, pork hock Dessert: gingerbread cookie dough, goat cheese, garam masala, strawberry syrup			Judges: Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag Seamus Mullen
Contestants: Kayne Raymond, Private Chef, Palo Alto, CA (eliminated after the appetizer) Wayne Cafariella, Sous chef, Tellers Chop House, Islip, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Adrianne Calvo, Chef and Restaurateur, Chef Adrianne's, Miami, FL (eliminated after the dessert) Lish Steiling, Assistant Food Stylist, Today, New York, NY (winner)
103	10	"One in a Hundred"	November 1, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: duck prosciutto, purple asparagus, Korean melon, Greek Easter bread Entrée: barramundi, ramps, sun-dried tomatoes, unripened green almonds Dessert: Kirby cucumbers, beignet mix, lemon-lime soda, nata de coco			Judges: Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan Marc Murphy
Contestants: Tiffany Jeffries, Caterer, Sunday Dinner Catering Service, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer) Jackie Baldassari, Roundsman, Olde York Country Club, Chesterfield, NJ (eliminated after the entrée) Dave Cusato, Sous chef, X2O Xaviars on the Hudson, Yonkers, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Matt Lambert, Chef de cuisine, Saxon + Parole, New York, NY (winner)
104	11	"Blood Orange Sorbet, Sweat, & Tears"	November 8, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: breakfast sausage, cantaloupe, potato rolls, coconut flakes Entrée: fiddlehead ferns, sablefish, vadouvan, blood orange sorbet Dessert: sour beer, cherimoya, raspberries, brown bread in a can			Judges: Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos
Contestants: Shawn Fralin, Private Chef, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer) Arthur Saks, Executive Chef, Marina Cafe, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the entrée) Sonia El-Nawal, Chef Consultant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Charles Lopez, Sous chef, Tastings Catering Company, New York, NY (winner)
105	12	"Give It Your All"	November 15, 2011
Ingredients: Appetizer: pomegranates, polenta log, maple syrup, seafood sausage Entrée: turducken, sugar pumpkin, Concord grape wine, Indian corn Dessert: pumpkin beer, fresh cranberries, pecans, instant potatoes			Judges: Aarón Sánchez Alex Guarnaschelli Marc Murphy
Contestants: Allison Sosna, Executive Chef, DC Central Kitchen, Washington, DC (eliminated after the appetizer) Steve Jackson, Personal Chef, Chicago Bulls, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée) Arlene Stewart, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert) Daniel Bojorquez, Chef de cuisine, Sel de la Terre, Boston, MA (winner) Episode notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode. The chefs were asked that their dishes stick to that theme.

References

1. ^ Jason Hunter. "Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About How To Catch, Kill, Clean, Cook And Eat A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake But Were Afraid To Ask". Backwoods Bound. http://www.backwoodsbound.com/ysnake.html. Retrieved 2010-09-17. 
2. ^ "Avenue Chef 'Chopped' His Competition". The Caldswell Patch. date=2011-10-27. http://caldwells.patch.com/articles/avenue-chef-chopped-his-competition. Retrieved 2011-10-28. 

External links

• Episode guide at FoodNetwork.com