S01E01 Asian Eats
Chef and entrepreneur Esther Choi beefs up three boxes for the home cooks' first challenge. Later, they must impress her with Asian-inspired flavors.
Cook at all Costs
S01E04: Backyard BBQ
The home cooks must smoke the competition to impress barbecue champ Melissa Cookston, who gives one lucky chef feedback ahead of judging.
Overview
In this kitchen contest, home cooks bid on ingredients to create dishes that will impress celebrity guest judges — and win the cash left in their bank.
Episodes
S01E02 American Diner
The home cooks think outside the box to prepare elevated diner classics for chef, restaurateur and James Beard-nominated cookbook author Richard Blais.
S01E03 Southern Comfort
Three more home cooks whip up creative comfort food for Melba Wilson, the queen of Southern cooking, by bidding on items like her Cajun spice mix.
S01E04 Backyard BBQ
The home cooks must smoke the competition to impress barbecue champ Melissa Cookston, who gives one lucky chef feedback ahead of judging.
S01E05 Italian Feast
James Beard Award winner Nancy Silverton auctions off her freshly-made pesto and asks the home cooks to use Italian-themed boxes for a “piazza party."
S01E06 A Taste of Mexico
New York Times bestselling cookbook author Rick Martínez challenges three new contestants to turn up the heat with fish dishes and spicy pork boxes.
S01E07 Global Fusion
Game expert Nyesha Arrington sends out boxes including rabbit, ostrich and venison, pushing the home cooks to improvise beyond their comfort zones.
S01E08 Best of Brunch
Acclaimed chef, entrepreneur and TV personality Gabe Kennedy invites the home cooks to celebrate one of his favorite meals: brunch.
Cast
Jordan Andino
Self - Host
