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The star of the competition is an iconic American ingredient: beef! Host Eric Adjepong challenges three skilled chefs from Oklahoma, Georgia and Texas to prove their mastery of beef by knocking Chef Alex Guarnaschelli off her pedestal. The chefs strategize what ingredients to use, and judges Cara Nicoletti and Michael Voltaggio decide if the competitors keep Chef Alex on her toes or if she walks all over them.
Alex vs No Meat
Three chefs from New York, Oregon and Texas who specialize in vegetarian and vegan cuisine meet host Eric Adjepong in the arena. The chefs strategize ingredients in round one with the hopes of knocking Chef Alex Guarnaschelli out of the competition and a chance to win $10,000. Judges Fariyal Abdullahi and Jet Tila will determine the winner of the intense no-meat-allowed challenges.
Alex vs James Beard Winners
Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three powerhouse James Beard-winning chefs from Illinois, Georgia and California to the arena. These chefs know Alex Guarnaschelli personally, and they're ready to show off how they won one the most prestigious culinary awards in America. Iconic judges Stephanie Izard and Kwame Onwauchi determine which chef can dominate the competition in an emotional two rounds of impressive cooking.
Alex vs James Beard Winners
Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three powerhouse James Beard-winning chefs from Illinois, Georgia and California to the arena. These chefs know Alex Guarnaschelli personally, and they're ready to show off how they won one the most prestigious culinary awards in America. Iconic judges Stephanie Izard and Kwame Onwauchi determine which chef can dominate the competition in an emotional two rounds of impressive cooking.
Alex vs Chicken
Three chicken-loving chefs from Florida, California and Illinois hope their poultry skills are enough to beat Alex Guarnaschelli's competition prowess. In round one, host Eric Adjepong asks the chefs to strategize what ingredients they hope will knock Alex out of the competition. In round two, the chicken challenge continues with the remaining chefs using their cooking skills to vie for the top spot. In a blind judging, Jet Tila and Gabriele Bertaccini determine which chef has the best chicken dish, whether it's Alex's or not!
Alex vs Chicken
Three chicken-loving chefs from Florida, California and Illinois hope their poultry skills are enough to beat Alex Guarnaschelli's competition prowess. In round one, host Eric Adjepong asks the chefs to strategize what ingredients they hope will knock Alex out of the competition. In round two, the chicken challenge continues with the remaining chefs using their cooking skills to vie for the top spot. In a blind judging, Jet Tila and Gabriele Bertaccini determine which chef has the best chicken dish, whether it's Alex's or not!
Alex vs Chicken
Three chicken-loving chefs from Florida, California and Illinois hope their poultry skills are enough to beat Alex Guarnaschelli's competition prowess. In round one, host Eric Adjepong asks the chefs to strategize what ingredients they hope will knock Alex out of the competition. In round two, the chicken challenge continues with the remaining chefs using their cooking skills to vie for the top spot. In a blind judging, Jet Tila and Gabriele Bertaccini determine which chef has the best chicken dish, whether it's Alex's or not!
Alex vs Spicy
The arena heats up as host Eric Adjepong welcomes three chefs from Arizona, Washington, D.C., and California who are ready to show Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and the judges their unique take on cooking with spice. Their strategy of choosing ingredients in round one could help them succeed, but it may not be enough to get them a win in the second round. Judges Antonia Lofaso and Bricia Lopez determine which chef can stand the heat and take the win.
Alex vs Chicken
Three chicken-loving chefs from Florida, California and Illinois hope their poultry skills are enough to beat Alex Guarnaschelli's competition prowess. In round one, host Eric Adjepong asks the chefs to strategize what ingredients they hope will knock Alex out of the competition. In round two, the chicken challenge continues with the remaining chefs using their cooking skills to vie for the top spot. In a blind judging, Jet Tila and Gabriele Bertaccini determine which chef has the best chicken dish, whether it's Alex's or not!
Alex vs James Beard Winners
Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three powerhouse James Beard-winning chefs from Illinois, Georgia and California to the arena. These chefs know Alex Guarnaschelli personally, and they're ready to show off how they won one the most prestigious culinary awards in America. Iconic judges Stephanie Izard and Kwame Onwauchi determine which chef can dominate the competition in an emotional two rounds of impressive cooking.
Alex vs Bacon
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and three skilled chefs from across the country meet host Eric Adjepong to take on one of America's favorite ingredients: bacon! Joining the fight from California, Massachusetts and Colorado, these bacon experts take their shot at knocking Alex out of the top spot. They'll have to prove their abilities and bacon know-how in front of judges Chris Cosentino and Cara Nicoletti to best Chef Alex with the country's most-loved protein.
Alex vs Bacon
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and three skilled chefs from across the country meet host Eric Adjepong to take on one of America's favorite ingredients: bacon! Joining the fight from California, Massachusetts and Colorado, these bacon experts take their shot at knocking Alex out of the top spot. They'll have to prove their abilities and bacon know-how in front of judges Chris Cosentino and Cara Nicoletti to best Chef Alex with the country's most-loved protein.
Alex vs Bacon
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and three skilled chefs from across the country meet host Eric Adjepong to take on one of America's favorite ingredients: bacon! Joining the fight from California, Massachusetts and Colorado, these bacon experts take their shot at knocking Alex out of the top spot. They'll have to prove their abilities and bacon know-how in front of judges Chris Cosentino and Cara Nicoletti to best Chef Alex with the country's most-loved protein.
Alex vs Southern Comfort
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli enters the arena to meet host Eric Adjepong and face three Southern comfort food experts hailing from Mississippi, Tennessee and North Carolina. These chefs will have to strategize what ingredients to use in round one in hopes of knocking Alex out of the competition. In round two, the comfort food celebration continues as the remaining chefs use their cooking skills to impress judges Kelsey Barnard Clarke and Adrienne Cheatham.
Alex vs Southern Comfort
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli enters the arena to meet host Eric Adjepong and face three Southern comfort food experts hailing from Mississippi, Tennessee and North Carolina. These chefs will have to strategize what ingredients to use in round one in hopes of knocking Alex out of the competition. In round two, the comfort food celebration continues as the remaining chefs use their cooking skills to impress judges Kelsey Barnard Clarke and Adrienne Cheatham.
Alex vs Southern Comfort
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli enters the arena to meet host Eric Adjepong and face three Southern comfort food experts hailing from Mississippi, Tennessee and North Carolina. These chefs will have to strategize what ingredients to use in round one in hopes of knocking Alex out of the competition. In round two, the comfort food celebration continues as the remaining chefs use their cooking skills to impress judges Kelsey Barnard Clarke and Adrienne Cheatham.
Alex vs Salmon
Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three of the country's most skilled salmon experts. Representing Washington, California and Alaska, these chefs must prove their knowledge of fish can compete with Alex Guarnaschelli's experience. The ingredients they choose in round one could give them an advantage or help Alex blow them out of the water. The chefs that make it to round two have the chance to win up to $15,000 if they can manage to win over judges Fariyal Abdullahi and Brooke Williamson and beat Chef Alex.
Alex vs Salmon
Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three of the country's most skilled salmon experts. Representing Washington, California and Alaska, these chefs must prove their knowledge of fish can compete with Alex Guarnaschelli's experience. The ingredients they choose in round one could give them an advantage or help Alex blow them out of the water. The chefs that make it to round two have the chance to win up to $15,000 if they can manage to win over judges Fariyal Abdullahi and Brooke Williamson and beat Chef Alex.
Alex vs Salmon
Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three of the country's most skilled salmon experts. Representing Washington, California and Alaska, these chefs must prove their knowledge of fish can compete with Alex Guarnaschelli's experience. The ingredients they choose in round one could give them an advantage or help Alex blow them out of the water. The chefs that make it to round two have the chance to win up to $15,000 if they can manage to win over judges Fariyal Abdullahi and Brooke Williamson and beat Chef Alex.
Alex vs Hawaii
Host Eric Adjepong invites three chefs hailing from the great island of Hawaii to take on Alex Guarnaschelli in a competition celebrating the uniqueness of Hawaiian food. The chefs strategize what type of ingredients will help them be successful in round one, but they'll have to impress judges Roy Yamaguchi and Sheldon Simeon to knock Chef Alex out of the competition and claim their prize.
Alex vs Hawaii
Host Eric Adjepong invites three chefs hailing from the great island of Hawaii to take on Alex Guarnaschelli in a competition celebrating the uniqueness of Hawaiian food. The chefs strategize what type of ingredients will help them be successful in round one, but they'll have to impress judges Roy Yamaguchi and Sheldon Simeon to knock Chef Alex out of the competition and claim their prize.
Alex vs Hawaii
Host Eric Adjepong invites three chefs hailing from the great island of Hawaii to take on Alex Guarnaschelli in a competition celebrating the uniqueness of Hawaiian food. The chefs strategize what type of ingredients will help them be successful in round one, but they'll have to impress judges Roy Yamaguchi and Sheldon Simeon to knock Chef Alex out of the competition and claim their prize.
Alex vs Pastry
Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three experienced competition pastry chefs from Kentucky, California and New Jersey to outshine Alex Guarnaschelli's pastry knowledge. The pastry chefs pull out all the stops in two intense rounds of competition, giving Alex a run for her money. Judges Sherry Yard and Stephanie Boswell determine whether these chefs have what it takes to bring her down.
Alex vs Pastry
Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three experienced competition pastry chefs from Kentucky, California and New Jersey to outshine Alex Guarnaschelli's pastry knowledge. The pastry chefs pull out all the stops in two intense rounds of competition, giving Alex a run for her money. Judges Sherry Yard and Stephanie Boswell determine whether these chefs have what it takes to bring her down.
Alex vs Pastry
Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three experienced competition pastry chefs from Kentucky, California and New Jersey to outshine Alex Guarnaschelli's pastry knowledge. The pastry chefs pull out all the stops in two intense rounds of competition, giving Alex a run for her money. Judges Sherry Yard and Stephanie Boswell determine whether these chefs have what it takes to bring her down.