Host Alton Brown gives the chefs their next two tests: Simplicity and Innovation. The chefs must produce one flavor-packed bite that reveals everything about their culinary style and personality. Then, special guest Wylie Dufresne arrives at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., to inspire the chefs to blend science, art and food.
She's a Food Network superstar, and loved by millions -- Paula Deen currently reigns as the Queen of Southern cuisine. For years Paula has been cooking delicious comfort food on "Paula's Home Cooking." On her new show, "Paula's Party," she invites a wide array of guests over to Uncle Bubba's Oyster House in Savannah Georgia for an unbelievable night of fabulous food, funny stories and fantastic surprises. For this year's Black and White Ball themed episode, Paula has invited Bobby to be her Guest of Honor! What Paula doesn't know is that Bobby will immediately return the favor with a surprise invitation to his own Country Fried Steak Throwdown! Can this Northern Grill Master beat this Southern Queen? It's Fry or Be Fried in this ultimate Throwdown challenge!
Rev Run's manager Michael Lehman claims to be the grill master and his right hand man Perry is the self-proclaimed fry king. Rev decides to put their skills to test by having them cook their signature dishes, Michael's juicy beef tenderloin and Perry's crunchy fish fry for this Sunday supper. The Reverend also puts his best dish forward by making irresistible deep-fried hush puppies. With three chefs battling it out, everyone at the table is bound to be a winner.
Noah Cappe is at the Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair in Florence, S.C., where the Calzagna has him dancing for joy. He then peels into a Deep Fried Philly Blossom, gets hot for a Smokin' Okra Burger and investigates the Deep Fried Banana Pudding. Next, at the Mountain Mandarin Festival in Auburn, Calif., the launches into the Atomic Habanero Tots, The Big Yum and a Mandarin Cheesecake Pizza.
Whether to swipe the sticky sugar from your hands or to catch a drip on your lip, these ooey gooey desserts require a napkin or two to conquer. Dive into the stickiest of sticky buns, a coconut cake soaked with syrup, a fried apple pie dipped in spiced caramel and a sundae that's dripping with two different sauces. Take our advice and save your fingers: grab a spoon.
Gabe's absences begin to pile up, leaving him unprepared for the class mid-term. Kim attempts to jump-start her career by getting an internship at a well-known restaurant, but leaves the interview with more questions than before. After repeatedly calling out sick from work, Matt debates whether or not to reveal his illness to his boss.
Eight of America's top bakers gather to put their baking brilliance to the test. Host Adam Rapoport announces that in the first Skills Challenge, the bakers must create flawless mini upside-down cakes. Then, in the Master Challenge, the bakers are tasked with making a double barrel or three-tiered wedding cake for 50 people using lemon as the featured flavor. After deliberation with the judges, Food Network Star winner Jason Smith and Marcela Valladolid, one baker is eliminated.
Load up with five mouthwatering stews and sauces -- everything from barbecue to a killer curry -- in one day. Mustard and Brown Sugar BBQ Beef Sandwiches with Celery Slaw; Genovese Red Sauce; Hot and Sweet Pepper Curry Sauce; Drunken Chicken; Bonnie's Italian Stew
Grab your walking sticks and red-and-white striped shirts and get ready for a globe-trotting adventure as Cake Wars takes on Where's Waldo. Four amazing bakers battle it out to have their cake creations at the center of a party celebrating everyone's favorite hard-to-find traveler, Waldo, but only one can win $10,000. Brian Robinson, Dreamworks Animation's head of creative design and development, joins the judging panel.