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Pilot: Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers
Episode 12009-01-13

Pilot: Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers

In the series opener, four chefs must use octopus, duck and animal crackers to make an extraordinary three-course meal in three rounds of competition. A panel of culinary experts determines which chef's dishes deserve the $10,000 prize. Hosted by Ted Allen.

Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters
Episode 22009-01-20

Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters

Featured ingredients include tofu, blueberries and oysters.

Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes
Episode 32009-01-27

Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes

The chefs must work with avocado, cantaloupe, pecans, bran flakes and brioche bread.

Banana, Collard Greens, Grits
Episode 42009-02-03

Banana, Collard Greens, Grits

The chefs must work with bananas, collard greens and grits.

Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas
Episode 52009-02-10

Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas

The chefs must work with yucca, watermelon and tortillas in three rounds of competition.

Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets
Episode 62009-02-17

Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets

Featured ingredients include canned peaches (appetizers); fruit punch and rice cakes (entrée); and beets, goat cheese and oatmeal (final course).

Quail, Arctic Char, Beer
Episode 72009-02-24

Quail, Arctic Char, Beer

The chefs must use quail in their appetizers, arctic char in their entrées, and beer in their desserts.

Coconut, Calamari and Donuts
Episode 82009-03-03

Coconut, Calamari and Donuts

The chefs must use coconut in their appetizers, calamari in their entrées and donuts with smoked Gouda in their desserts.

Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon
Episode 92009-03-10

Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon

Macaroni-and-cheese, cola and bacon are among the featured ingredients.

String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps
Episode 102009-03-17

String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps

The chefs must use string cheese in their appetizers, jicama in their entrées and gingersnaps in their desserts.

Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, Cereal
Episode 112009-03-24

Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, Cereal

The chefs must use apples, shrimp and peanut butter in their appetizers; kielbasa and pepperoncini in their entrées; and cereal in their desserts.

Chocolate, Mussels and Figs
Episode 122009-03-31

Chocolate, Mussels and Figs

Chocolate, figs and mussels are among the featured ingredients.

Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears
Episode 132009-04-07

Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears

The chefs must work with strawberries, turkey and gummi bears.

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