The winners of the four previous heats competed head to head for a chance at $50,000 for their charity. Notes: This was a "nose-to-tail" themed competition. Notes: Chef Petrillo later competed on Beat Bobby Flay. The judges like his crab cake and feel he is the only chef to successfully integrate the bran. This chef was on the show twice. Notes: In the appetizer round, Chef Chuboda refused to use bananas in his dish due to his plan failing, leading to his elimination. (Note to any future contestants: Marcus Samuelesson is allergic to buckwheat.) Notes: Most of the basket contents had an Australian theme. Notes: Chef Klette-Kolton is the best friend and business partner of Lauren Gerrie, runner-up of the second Chopped Champions tournament. Notes: Chef Pogrebinsky has competed on Beat Bobby Flay. He had one of the biggest egos I've ever seen and considered it an affront when anyone even said his dish had a single flaw. Whatever bad blood there was between chef Pouzar and Von Der Pool, it spilled over into the latter's cooking and spoiled the entire dish. Notes: Chef Peacock's brother Darius Peacock is a two-time Chopped winner (in season 1 and in season 2's "Chopped Champions" event). Chef Dickinson later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen. Notes: This is the third part of a five-part tournament where past champions compete. Notes: Chef Sargent previously competed on Throwdown with Bobby Flay. However, his competitor had to offer his consent and said no. 2012, Television Food Network, G.P. Lotte Duncan, Chef and Culinary Instructor, English Country Cookery School, Dessert: crescent roll dough, dried currants, key lime juice, creamed corn, Katherine See, Executive Chef, Kingfish Hall, Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer), Deirdre Henderson, Executive Chef, BarOnA, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Cara Thompson, Executive Chef, The Bayou, Bellmore, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Suzanne Vizethann, Chef and Restaurateur, The Hungry Peach, Atlanta, GA (winner), Chris Coombs, Chef and Restaurateur, Dbar, Boston, MA (, Siggy Sollitto, Chef and Restaurateur, Siggy's Good Food, Brooklyn Heights, NY (, Yoanne Magris, Chef and Restaurateur, Yo In Yo Out, New York, NY (, Lance Nitahara, Executive Chef, Camp-of-the-Woods, Speculator, NY (, Jay Jones, Caterer, Chateau Noir Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Tina Aleandri, Executive Chef, Noche Tequila and Tapas Bar, Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the dessert), Elisabeth Weinberg, Caterer, Miss Elisabeth's Catering, New York, NY (winner), Daniel Moreno, Sous chef, BLT Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jason Marcus, Chef and Restaurateur, Traif, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre), Kelvin Fernandez, Chef de cuisine, Strand Hotel, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Jennifer Cole, Executive Chef, Taberna, New York, NY (winner), Entre: sweet vermouth, leeks, French fingerling potatoes, live diver scallops, Dessert: Thai basil, marinated cippolini onions, Black Oxford apples, rolled oats, 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 entre), Raffaele Spadavecchia, Executive Chef, Scottadito Osteria Toscana, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Christopher Thames, Caterer, Distinctive Fare Catering, Philadelphia, PA (winner). Notes: This is part 3 of a 5-part tournament. Notes: All of the competitors in this episode are heroes in their community. Rather than simply nod "yes, chef" and letting it go, the contestant replied with, "But you know you're alive," before shooting the still not convinced Zakarian a look that said "your move, pal.". Dessert: acorn squash, orange sherbet pops, sour cream, April Neujean, Lead Teacher, The Edible Schoolyard, New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the appetizer), Chris Sell, Chef and Restaurateur, Chipshop, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre), Danny Lachs, Chef and Restaurateur, Tortaria, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Flannery Klette-Kolton, Caterer, Big Little Get Together, New York, NY (winner), Mike Minor, Executive Chef, Border Grill at, Saul Ortiz-Cruz, Executive Chef, Tacos & Tequila at the, Mia Castro, Chef de partie, Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert), Royden Ellamar, Executive Chef, Sensi at the. Chef Henry later competed on Food Network Star. Chef Greco previously competed on Throwdown With Bobby Flay and won (ironically, the dish was eggplant parmesan.). Rhonda Deloach, Head Chef / Food Service Director, Dianne Houlihan, Assistant Cook Manager, Great Neck Elementary School, Waterford, CT (eliminated after the dessert), Cheryl Barbara, Head Cook, High School in the Community, New Haven, CT (winner), Jill Nicolson, Caterer and Entrepreneur, Cuisine with Jill Nicolson, Torrington, CT (eliminated after the appetizer), Nicholas Porcelli, Executive Chef, Shhh, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Kate Lee Squibb, Sous chef, 158 Caf, South Portland, ME (eliminated after the dessert), Vinson Petrillo, Executive Sous chef, Caviar Russe, New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: duck confit, red cherry peppers, frozen naan, vanilla beans, Dessert: chocolate chips, chestnuts, dried strawberries, duck eggs, Larry Baldwin, Executive Chef, David Burke Fromagerie, Rumson, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer), Megan Johnson, Executive Chef, Elsewhere / Casellula Cheese & Wine Caf, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Al Nappo, Executive Chef, Founding Farmers, Georgetown, DC (eliminated after the dessert), Neela Paniz, Chef and Restaurateur, Neela's, Napa, CA (winner), Joseph Arcarola, Chef, Highline Ballroom, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jeremy Spector, Chef and Restaurateur, The Brindle Room, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Holly Sheppard, Chef de cuisine, Silkstone Catering Events, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Walter D'Rozario, Chef de cuisine, Junoon, New York, NY (winner). Notes: This episode featured four past runners-up competing again for another chance at $10,000. Notes: Chef Ricks is a chef at Landmarc, a restaurant of Chopped judge, Marc Murphy. Crossing Iron Chef and Top Chef, Chopped is a Cooking Show competition. No takers? 2013,Television Food Network,G.P. Dessert: Italian orange liqueur, cheese crackers, Gillie Holme, Caterer, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Ondre'a Duverney, Caterer, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), 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), Entre: rump roast, violet mustard, asparagus, sugar-coated fennel seeds, Ulli Stachl, Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Joel Javier, Sous chef, Telepan, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), 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). In the appetizer round, Coolio was caught sneaking some lemon into his dish after time was called, and the judges cited this as a reason for his elimination. Chris Santos is a New York City chef and the former executive chef and owner of The Stanton Social in New York's Lower East Side. Notes: The contestants were two pairs of brothers who have each appeared together on Iron Chef America. Notes: Chef Peck forgot his carrots in Round 1. Winner Paul Rut was awarded an authentic Chopped chefs coat along with the prize money. One chef used phyllo dough to construct a cup for what appeared to be some sort of pudding-like dessert. This heat featured celebrities from television, music, and sports. Joey Fatone, Judy Gold, and Johnny Weir have all appeared on Rachael vs. Chef Garand cut herself in Round 1. However, he did use the carrots in the water for his couscous, but was still eliminated because the judges couldn't taste them. Notes: Chef Spector later competed on Guy's Grocery Games. Notes: This is part 3 of a 5-part tournament where sixteen past champions competed. The three cooks who were chopped each received $5,000, and all four competitors, along with the four cooks from the first "Class Acts" episode, were invited by Sam Kass to the White House to meet its chefs and tour its garden. Notes: Chef Fox cut herself in Round 1. In the entree round, Chef Perry was caught double-dipping but was chopped for serving raw artichokes. In the dessert round, Chef Gonzales accidentally used salt instead of sugar in his dish, asserting that this resulted in his elimination. Notes: Chef Linares later competed on Supermarket Stakeout. Chef DiMeo later competed on Beat Bobby Flay. This marked the first time the Chopped judges competed. Tristan Welch, Chef Patron, Launceston Place, Andy Bates, Pastry Chef, Eat My Pies Street Market, East London, England (eliminated after the entre). Notes: Each basket included a type of candy. The green juice included kale and ginger. International Victory Chef Luisa Fernandes moved from Portugal to the Unites States with no friends, no money, and no English. The fish heads used in the entre round were from striped bass. His response? Apparently, asking to use the Sriracha was just too much! Chef Dorvil later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen. Chef Davidi went on to compete in Cutthroat Kitchen. The three eliminated teenagers each received a $1,000 gift certificate to Food Network's online store. Chef Anderson works at Landmarc, which is owned by Chopped judge Marc Murphy. Watch any cooking show, and you'll learn that it's always a bad idea when a chef puts something on the plate that they maybe didn't intend for the judge to eat it. The juicer pulp in the first round was beet pulp. Judge Cheryl Barbara was the winner of the first school chef episode, Class Acts (in season 9). A Fayetteville native's journey from Army deployments to 'Chopped' champion. Von Der Pool, however, devoted a significant amount of her energy to being annoyed by chef Sarah Pouzar. Notes: This is the last of the special Chopped Champion Event episodes. There are a lot of things that could be said about chef RoryPhilipson's appearance on Chopped. There are certain safety guidelines that one should know in the kitchen if they're a professional chef. The stovetops were outfitted with grill sheets and the ovens were off-limits. Notes: In the appetizer round Chef Bignelli made a puree after Chef Tilmann made one, and Chef Bignelli did not clean out the blender. Notes: Chef Perry dropped her tongs on the floor in Round 1 and continued cooking, but moved on because Chef Knipschildt made an undrinkable Bloody Mary. After competing in a tournament of 16 phenomenal chefs, Madison Cowan and Jason Zukas battle it out in the dessert round for the title of Chopped Champion and a prize of $50,000. Michael Jacobs, Food Consultant and Caterer, Shanna Horner OHea, Chef and Innkeeper, The Kennebunk Inn / Academe Brasserie and Tavern, Kennebunk, ME (eliminated after the entre), Anthony Ricco, Chef de cuisine, Spice Market Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert). Notes: Chef Anderson went on to compete on Beat Bobby Flay and Top Chef. Notes: Chef Diz later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000. He was given the option to withdraw and get stitches but he opted to do it after the show. This heat featured Chopped judges (none of whom had competed in the season 6 All-Stars Tournament. Notes: Chef Cole and Chef Fernandez later competed on Beat Bobby Flay. The Chopped Kitchen's Most-Serious Mishaps and Misdeeds In the scramble to finish on time, contestants can make some serious errors that jeopardize their results. Chef Baruch is a sous chef for semi-regular Chopped judge Sue Torres. Having been on the air since 2009, Chopped is one of Food Network's longest-running cooking competitions and for good reason. In Round 2 Chef Frohne suffered a deep cut. It seems like a miracle when at the end of every round on Chopped, the chefs manage to construct a gourmet dish in the course of 30 minutes. Notes: This was a Halloween-themed episode. Chef Lemoine also competed on Food Network Star. Chef Chris Holland can. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Zakarian chastised the chef during the entre round for throwing her food scraps on the floor, telling her, "I don't really appreciate that, it's really disrespectful to us and to the competitors." Notes: Throughout each course, Chef Giuliano failed to complete any of his dishes. Entre: crab legs, sweet vermouth, asparagus, Chris Houlihan, Chef de cuisine, A-Frame, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer), Lucas Marino, Sous chef, The Darby, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Betsy Rodriguez, Sous chef, The Goodwin, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Josie Gordon, Personal Chef, New York, NY (winner), Dessert: cucumber salad, cantaloupe, sesame seed candy, marshmallow spread, Ben Durham, Executive Chef, Four Food Studio, Melville, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Paolo Pasio, Chef and Restaurateur, Osteria Latini, Brentwood, CA (eliminated after the entre), Natasha Pogrebinsky, Chef and Restaurateur, Bear, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Katsuji Tanabe, Chef and Restaurateur, MexiKosher, Los Angeles, CA (winner). Appetizer: escargot, cilantro chutney, biscuit dough. Notes: This was a grilling-themed episode. "I was thinking an onion jam," the contestant quipped. Basically, it's the Chopped equivalent of the viral "What are those?" This heat featured Iron Chefs from Iron Chef America. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. Starring: Ted Allen. However, they sent Kent home for not highlighting flavors as well as Zoe did and his cut finger cost him the win due to contamination. Dessert: peanut brittle, Mexican chocolate, grape tomatoes. Dessert: baby bananas, coconut flakes, pumpernickel rye, 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 entre), Ryan DePersio, Chef and Restaurateur, Fascino, Montclair, NJ (eliminated after the dessert), Rebecca Weitzman, Chef de cuisine, Inoteca, New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: striped sea bass, strawberries, baby fennel, marshmallows, Entre: country pork ribs, kale, butternut squash, popcorn on the cob, Mary Beth Johnson, Executive Chef, Maritime, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Kristen Davis, Personal Chef, Long Island, NY (eliminated after the entre), Adam Goldgell, Chef, Sugo Caf, Long Beach, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Michael Jenkins, Chef, Butter, New York, NY (winner). The first round was extended to 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 minutes. Dessert: sesame candies, ruby red grapefruit, Michael Proietti (charity: The Jed Foundation New York, NY) (eliminated after the appetizer), Nate Appleman (charity: Kawasaki Disease Foundation Ipswich, MA) (winner). Notes: Later reruns of this episode were dedicated to the memory of Michael Siry who died from cancer in June 2013. The disgruntled chef said "thank you" before Conant quipped back with "I'm saying the basket." As terrible as the basket ingredients may have been, the other contestants were good sports and took it in stride but not chef Rory. We're not talking about obscure safety guidelines like how to properly cook a puffer fish, but basic stuff like don't run with a knife and don't put cooked food on a cutting board that just had raw meat on it. Chris Burke . As a result, she was chopped. It's exactly this sort of uncomfortable moment between judge and contestant that makes the judging portion of Chopped such a highly entertaining part of the show. Notes: Chef Shaghaghi later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen. The chefs were directed to prepare holiday-themed dishes for each course. There would be no hard-set limit until season 4. In the appetizer round, Chef Farnsworth did not make a burger, but moved on because Chef Logan served severely undercooked meat. Chef Roshni and Chef Giuliano both later competed on Beat Bobby Flay on separate seasons, but lost to Bobby Flay. This episode's winner received $50,000. He recently competed on the show you can watch the episode when it premieres Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. A member of the "Chopped . Notes: Chef Box and Chef Rego later competed on and won Cutthroat Kitchen. Chef Vizethann competed on Guy's Grocery Games. Entre: Australian beer, T-bone steak, bosc pears, McCaily Cranna, Sous chef, Hudson's on the Bend, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer), Bruce Barber, Caterer, Aussie Chef Catering, Sherman Oaks, CA (eliminated after the entre), Michael Bryant, Executive Chef, Eva Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert), Mai-Khanh "Maiki" Le, Chef de cuisine, Josie, Santa Monica, CA (winner), Appetizer: banana chips, frozen grilled chicken breasts, candy cane beets, cherry jelly beans, Ashley Hough, Personal Chef, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer), Angela Majko, Sushi Chef, Uchiko, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entre), Rouha Sadighi, Chef de cuisine, Penelope Caf, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Taji Marie, Caterer, Simple Gourmet, Redondo Beach, CA (winner), Entre: carrot baby food, pork butt, mustard greens, red quinoa, Gio Bellino, Homemaker from Sands Point, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer), Anette Kreipke, Former Advertiser and Homemaker from Ridgefield, NJ (eliminated after the entre), Heidi Greening, Homemaker from Georgetown, TX (eliminated after the dessert), Diana Sabater, Police Officer from Philadelphia, PA (winner). Notes: Three new Chopped champions competed against the winner of the Chopped Champions Event, Round Two. When he finally makes it to the final round and wins the title of Chopped Champion, Keith is understandably emotional and expresses how lucky he is to be a dad. The Most Awkward Moments On Chopped We'll Never Forget, New York City restaurateur Sirrio Maccioni, extinguishing the fire with salt or baking soda. Chris Santos is an American chef and the former executive chef and owner of The Stanton Social and Beauty & Essex. Chef Savage advanced to the entree round despite leaving off Pasta Dough, and Limoncello because Chef Meoli cut himself and contaminated his dish. Well, surprisingly, neither did the Chopped judges when one contestant served them up a meal that wasn't just unappetizing, but potentially lethal, too. Starting in this season, having four ingredients in every basket became the standard instead of the occasional round with five and/or three ingredients of the previous three seasons. Appetizer: Asian long beans, red jalapeo peppers, John Deatcher, Caterer, Foodini's Catering, Neptune, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer), Frank Whittaker, Executive Sous chef, Fishtail by David Burke, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Missy Corey, Kitchen Manager, Duckfat, Portland, ME (winner), Entre: goat chops, dragon's tongue beans, cinnamon schnapps, dark chocolate, Nelly Godfrey, Chef and Restaurateur, Lima's Taste, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Miguel Escobedo, Chef and Restaurateur, Papalote Mexican Grill, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the entre), Vito Facciabene, Chef and Restaurateur, Vibano's Trattoria, Bronx, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Kris Wessel, Chef and Restaurateur, Red Light, Miami, FL (winner), Prasad Chirnomula, Executive Chef, Thali, New Haven, CT (eliminated after the appetizer), Fany Gerson, Pastry Chef, La Newyorkina, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Kenneth Johnson, Executive Chef, Pescatore, New York, NY (winner). The chefs were given 40 minutes in the entre round rather than the normal 30 in order to allow time to properly cook the goose. While most competitors take it in stride, Chef Malik Fall doesnt take his chopping lying down. The judges considered this unsanitary, so they did not taste his . Dessert: blueberry scones, ginger preserves, rosemary, Jonah Frazier, Executive Sous chef, Garden Terrace, Belmot Park, Elmont, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jason Rivas, Chef de cuisine, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula, CA (eliminated after the entre), Amanda "Tek" Moore, Executive Chef, Le Barricou, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Kristen Gregory, Executive Chef, Firefly Grille, Nashville, TN (winner), Appetizer: swordfish steaks, broccoli rabe, tiger figs, cherry flavored drink, Entre: toaster pastries, filet mignon, truffles, heirloom tomatoes, Dessert: strawberry mints, salt bagels, cream cheese, cotton candy grapes, Roxy Belfiore (age 15), from Deptford Township, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer), Matthew Wheelock (age 16), from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre), Simona Alomary (age 14), from Piscataway, NJ (eliminated after the dessert), Hunter Zampa (age 13), from Stamford, CT (winner), Entre: Spanish tortilla, serrano ham, chayote, squid, Andres Figueroa, Executive Chef, Antojeria La Popular, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Gemma Gray, Executive Sous Chef, Andaz, West Hollywood, CA (eliminated after the entre), David Viana, Chef de Cuisine, Daryl, New Brunswick, NJ (eliminated after the dessert), Alex Moreno, Executive Chef, Border Grill, Santa Monica, CA (winner), Appetizer: lobster bodies, juicer pulp, used tea bags, stale pita, Entre: brownie edges, near-empty bottle of ranch dressing, onion ends, rotisserie chicken picked down to the bone, Dessert: pineapple skin and core, last piece of cheese, cucumber peels, brown avocados, Pip Freeman, Chef & Owner, Three Letters, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Lauren Von Der Pool, Personal Chef (eliminated after the entre), Damon Gordon, Executive Chef, Water Grill, Santa Manica, CA (eliminated after the dessert), Sarah Pouzar, Executive Chef, Il Forno, New York, NY (winner). Notes: Chef Fahr cut herself in the appetizer round, but failed to notice the cut until the round was over. The basket ingredients were chosen by fans via social media (Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter). Appetizer: duck prosciutto, purple asparagus, Tiffany Jeffries, Caterer, Sunday Dinner Catering Service, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Matt Lambert, Chef de cuisine, Musket Room, New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: breakfast sausage, cantaloupe, potato rolls, coconut flakes, Shawn Fralin, Private Chef, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer), Arthur Saks III, Executive Chef, Marina Cafe, Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the entre), Sonia El-Nawal, Chef Consultant, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Charles Lopez, Sous chef, Tastings Catering Company, New York, NY (winner), Appetizer: canned tuna fish, wonton wrappers, spinach, dill pickles. Notes: This episode featured past contestants who were eliminated, returning for a second chance at winning. Notes: This is the first episode to feature four chefs who are natives of different countries. Chef Castro competed on season 18 of Hell's Kitchen and was the runner-up. Notes: Roy Handler is the brother of comedian Chelsea Handler. Entre: turkey tenderloin, double yolked eggs, Dessert: liquid breakfast drink, pink wafer cookies, crystallized ginger, red bosc pears, Appetizer: beef tongue, Chinese broccoli, candied citron, microwavable chocolate cake, Entre: buffalo hanger steak, watermelon cucumbers, pizza, ranch dip, Dessert: Peanut caramel chocolate bars, Chinese, Appetizer: picked pig lips, spinach, polenta, gummy fried eggs, Entre: beer can chicken, jalapeo popper, collard greens, truffle honey, Dessert: cinnamon chips, cheese curls, vanilla cupcakes, apple cider, Appetizer: squid, popcorn on the cob, dinosaur kale, candy blood, Entre: steamed spiny lobster, pink fermented lemons, amaro, French breakfast radishes, Dessert: star cookies, strawberries, mascarpone cheese, Buddha's hand, Appetizer: 10 pack of tacos, escarole, dragon fruit, vanilla ice cream, Entre: peking duck, brussels sprouts, cotton candy, veal demi glaze, Dessert: blueberry goat cheese, pecans, churros, champagne, Carnie Wilson, Charity: Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (eliminated after the appetizer), Gillian Vigman, Charity: Go Campaign (eliminated after the entre), Brandi Chastain, Charity: Bay Area Women's Sport Initiative (eliminated after the dessert), Michael Imperioli, Charity: Pure Land Project (winner). Derek Gigliotti, Executive Chef, Onda Ristorante, Ria Pell, Chef and Restaurateur, Ria's Bluebird / Sauced, Atlanta, GA (winner). Summary: In a Redemption episode, Ted Allen challenges returning Chopped runners-up Katie Rosenhouse, Michael Giletto, Amy Roth and Chris Burke to create a three-course meal using mystery ingredients.again! ", "Yes, Virginia, There is a Chopping Block", "All-Stars Tournament: Round One Competitors from, "All-Stars Tournament: Round Two Food Network Personalities", "All-Stars Tournament: Round Three Notable Chefs", "Can't Catch Me, I'm the Gingerbread Lobster! Chef Evans later competed on Top Chef. Notes: This is part two of a five-part tournament. In the first round, Chef Tagan cut herself and then forgot an ingredient, leading to her getting eliminated. (Worth Our Weight), Santa Rosa, CA (eliminated after the appetizer), Tim Cipriano, Director of Food Services, Guilford Public Schools, Guilford, CT (eliminated after the entre), Eddie Canlon, Chef and Restaurateur, Canlon's Restaurant, Staten Island, NY (winner). Notes: The contestants in this episode were retired members of the U.S. military with professional cooking experience. Notes: Chef Esmonde cut herself during the entre round. ", Some chefs just seem to interpret constructive criticism as a personal attack, and that makes things especially uncomfortable for everyone in the room. David Lang 568: 12 "Cauliflower Power" A former senior editor and restaurant critic, Chef Ted Allen is the author of The Food You Want to Eat: 100 Smart, Simple Recipes. The chef doused her grill with oil which eventually caught fire and had all the Chopped judges looking with worrisome faces that read, "I don't want to die on the Food Network.". [1] Judge Sam Kass is an assistant chef in the White House as well a senior policy advisor on healthy food initiatives. As a result, the judges did not eat the salad and chopped her for her poor sanitation. Notes: This was a special episode where the contestant were mothers (and amateur/home cooks). Notes: Despite its lethal reputation, the blowfish tails were farm-raised and did not have any poison. (New York Daily News/New York Daily News) The lawsuit said Shea's old contract required him to pay. Both chefs, and the judges, are understandably emotional at the final chopping, and the moment becomes even more emotional when the winning competitors daughter makes a surprise appearance. Siggy Sollitto, Chef and Restaurateur, Siggy's Good Food, Brooklyn Heights, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Eric Paraskevas, Executive Chef, Terra Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entre), Chris Coombs, Executive Chef, Dbar, Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert), Mackenzie Hilton, Executive Chef, Mercato Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (winner), 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 entre), Mario Tolentino, Private Chef, Can Cook Personal Chef Services, New York, NY (winner). Chef Ali cut her finger badly in the Entree round and while being treated her squab overcooked, and she put in her quinoa after the injury making it undercooked. The contestants wore regular clothes during the competition but winner Marisa Biaggi received an authentic Chopped chef's coat at the end, in addition to the prize money. He's battled on Iron Chef America and is part of the Culinary. Notes: Each of the chefs had lost significant amounts of weight through better diet and exercise, and were tasked with making light dishes. Notes: This is the first episode with only three official ingredients in a basket (dessert round). He throws his apron in a dumpster on his way out. In round 1, Chef Huval forgot the caperberries, leading to his elimination. Can a mouthwatering dessert really be created with old candy corn, jackfruit, and fish heads? In the appetizer round, Anne got hot oil in her eye but continued on to complete the competition. Dessert: Okinawan sweet potatoes, coconut flakes. Notes: This is the last part of a 5-part tournament. In 2005, Santos had a minor role in the Will Smith movie Hitch. Nancy forgot her popovers in Round 1, and despite making a delicious dish the other grandmothers had very little mistakes so Nancy was chopped. Appetizer: pre-cooked chicken feet, poblano peppers, black radishes, 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 entre), 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), Appetizer: pomegranates, polenta log, maple syrup, seafood sausage, Dessert: pumpkin beer, fresh cranberries, pecans, instant potatoes, Allison Sosna, Executive Chef, DC Central Kitchen, Washington, DC (eliminated after the appetizer), Arlene Stewart, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Daniel Bojorquez, Chef de cuisine, Sel de la Terre, Boston, MA (winner), Entre: rack of lamb, ruby port, brussels sprouts, white chocolate chips, Dessert: plums, candy canes, fruitcake, hot cocoa mix, Jonny Giordani, Executive Chef, BOOM, New York, NY (winner). 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