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Season 2 – Cooks vs. Cons

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Home cooks are on the same level as professional chefs with years of industry experience -- at least in the judges' eyes -- in this culinary competition that conceals the contestants' identities until after a winner has been declared. Each episode features two rounds of challenges, which lead to a cash prize for the winner. The contestants are tasked with incorporating secret ingredients into classic meals, such as burgers and macaroni and cheese, with one contestant being eliminated following the first round. The three remaining cooks then face a new secret ingredient in the second round, which ultimately decides the winner. The judges assess the dishes based solely on presentation and taste, with the contestants' true occupations remaining unknown until after the final decision is made -- even host Geoffrey Zakarian doesn't know the true occupations of the contestants.
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Geoffrey Zakarian

Host

Richard Blais

Judge

Alex Guarnaschelli

Judge

Katie Lee

Judge

Scott Conant

Judge

Anne Burrell

Judge

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 10, 2016 Doughnut Derby The lasagna challenge present twists as contestants must incorporate a surprise ingredient in their dishes; round two's surprise ingredient, doughnuts, challenges the remaining cooks to blend sweet and savory. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 17, 2016 Surf and Turf Showdown The contestants must utilize syrup as the surprise ingredient in the surf and turf challenge and work chips into a winning dish in round two. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 24, 2016 Shrimp and Grits Gridiron Bacon makes a glorious appearance in the first round; in round two, the remaining contestants put their skills to the test in the battle of the cherries. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 31, 2016 Pancake Pandemonium The pros and the amateurs alike must decide how to incorporate onions into their pancake dishes; in round two the surprise ingredient of grapes leaves one contestant feeling sweet and others sour. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 7, 2016 Chicken Wingin' It! In round one, things get twisted as the competitors are challenged to incorporate pretzels into their chicken wing dishes; the second round competitors fight for the ultimate prize by working with mint. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 14, 2016 Beer Bedlam Professional and amateur cooks must utilize beer in a clash of the sandwiches; in round two, the surprise ingredient of muffins challenges the contestants to avoid a crummy result. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 21, 2016 Pie Fight In the first challenge the pros and amateurs must use pies as the surprise ingredient; the remaining cooks must utilize campfire treats in their dishes. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 28, 2016 Crab Cake Crazy Frozen vegetables must be used to create a winning dish; the secret ingredient of cocktails keeps the judges drunk with power. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 4, 2016 Chowder Chowdown The pros and amateurs must prepare chowder with carnival treats; Richard Blais and Monti Carlo attempt to undress the cons in the second round as they try to use the surprise ingredient of salad dressing. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 11, 2016 Ballpark Snack Attack A cheesesteak playoff in which ballpark snacks must be worked into a winning dish; contestants embrace the Italian kitchen during a pasta sauce challenge; judges Katie Lee and Marcus Samuelsson. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 18, 2016 Pizza Pizzazz Cooks deconstruct pizza to accent parmesan-inspired dishes; pros try to separate themselves from the home cooks as they create masterpieces from deli food; judges Anne Burrell and Alex Guarnaschelli. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 25, 2016 Fish and Chip Championship Cooks fry up their interpretations of the British staple of fish and chips; Thanksgiving leftovers are used to create a winning dish. Details
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Season Info

Network
Food Network
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Special Interest, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 10, 2016