Iron Chefs Geoffrey Zakarian and Alex Guarnaschelli face off against chefs Spike Mendelsohn and Marcel Vigneron in this scary trick-or-treat battle. The judges are Audra McDonald, Josh Elliott and Donatella Arpaia.
Four previous Chopped Champions are returning to compete for a spot in the grand finale of the Chopped: Impossible tournament, featuring Chef Robert Irvine as a judge. First, they must take on a swamp creature and insects in the appetizer round, then attack a sweet spring treat and an aged egg for round two. Finally, the chefs who move on to dessert must remain calm and collected as they deal with whimsical sushi, leftover fruit, and a frozen favorite.
Ching-He Huang packs up her cleaver and heads to Livingston, N.J., to help save a failing kosher sushi joint that has lost its way -- and its customers. When owner Kevin admits from the start that the restaurant is for sale, Ching is suspicious that he's already given up. Redemption could be too late for this ailing restaurant and things only get worse when Kevin receives news that his kosher certification is being taken away.
Tyler is on the trail of the Ultimate Cheesecake. He starts in NYC at Taste. Then it's off to Scaturchio's famous pastry shop in Naples for some Pastiera. After returning to his NYC kitchen, Tyler creates his own Ultimate Cheesecake.
Ching-He Huang scours the City of Angels to find the best Chinese offerings in the vast Los Angeles late-night street eats scene. Recipes: Ching's Midnight Dan Dan Noodles, Formosa Sticky Ribs, Spicy Oyster Omelet "Tacos".
Tiffani Thiessen prepares a manly meal for her husband, Brady Smith, and friends Matthew Lillard and Eric Close. She starts with the juiciest, blue cheesiest, bacon loving Ultimate Lux Burger and crispy Beer Battered French Fries. On a lighter note she's preparing a hearty, crispy Wedge Salad with homemade Ranch Dressing. Then for dessert, Salted Caramel Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches so good it will make grown men cry.
Thirteen competitors ranging from professional pastry chefs to self-taught bakers decorate bouquets of cake pops for host Tamera Mowry-Housley and judge Bill Yosses. Only five competitors make it into the elusive bakeshop for round two, when they must create an identical baker's dozen of any dessert they choose. In the final round, the top three bakers must create fantastic mashup desserts to win over viral cake artist and guest judge Joshua John Russell. Only one baker will win the Golden Rolling Pin and the $5,000 prize.
Extreme cake maker Molly Robbins is designing the purr-fect surprise for her best friend, cat lover Liz: a birthday cake that looks just like Liz's two cats. Meanwhile, chocolatier Tracey Kindred and her assistant are planning a personalized wedding cake that features a storyboard of the bride and groom's 12 years together.
On a quest to maximize deliciousness, eating expert Dan Pashman devours pizza with a legend, talks nachos with a Rocket Scientist, repurposes a waffle iron to make the perfect falafel sandwich and chows down on chicken wings with a competitive wing eating champion.
Casey Webb's culinary crusade carries him to California's famous wine country for a boozy bird, a bagel bonanza and a big, bad 4-pound burrito in the Muy Macho Burrito Challenge.