Watch enough episodes of Chopped, and you begin to pick up on the likes and dislikes of the judges. PEMBROKE Nick Wilson, chef and co-owner of Gather restaurant, puts his culinary prowess to the test, competing in the Food Network's new tournament, "Chopped: Comfort Food Feud.". Notes: All contestants in this episode are male chefs from Los Angeles, California. Simona forgot her strawberry mints in round 3. There's also a good amount of awkwardness and uncomfortable tension. Appetizer: escargot, cilantro chutney, biscuit dough. Ted Allen's Most-Memorable Chopped Competitors Since Chopped's premiere, host Ted Allen has shot hundreds of episodes, and in the process has met thousands of chefs. "It is an amazing feeling," the Hudson Valley chef, who mans the kitchen at Sparkill's DVine Bar, enthuses. As all Chopped chefs know, hearing harsh criticism from the judges is hard and being chopped is even harder. 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.". After the other chefs gave their consent, the judges allowed her to bring the non-contaminated components of her dish from her station to the judges' table. Sadly, Yoanne is chopped in the final round, but winner Lance Nitahara is so moved by her story that he offers to use his own winnings to buy her plane ticket home. Chef Dickinson later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen. The Worst Chef-to-Chef Confrontations in Chopped History Tensions run high in the Chopped kitchen, and conflicting personalities plus the pressure of competitions can lead to some nasty fights.. Crossing Iron Chef and Top Chef, Chopped is a Cooking Show competition. Tony later competed on Kitchen Crash. Starring: Ted Allen. Chef Kalman competed also on Beat Bobby Flay and Top Chef. Chef Roshni later competed on Season 10 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2012 (under the surname Gurnani), finishing in 12th place. Notes: Chef Escobedo forgot the injera in the appetizer round, but survived due to the strength of his dish. Appetizer: corn nuts, fruit cocktail, black garlic, Entre: watermelon, dried shrimp, dried porcini mushrooms, Hawaiian snapper, Matthew Marchese, Personal Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Mark Barrett, Chef, Henry's, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Heather Priest, Personal Chef, Greenwich, CT (winner). Dessert: avocados, pizza dough, red jalapeo peppers, Vincent Williams, Chef and Restaurateur, Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer), Vanessa Ayala, Catering Cook, Skybox Sports Bar and Lounge, Roselle, NJ (eliminated after the entre), Erik Cho, Food Truck Owner, Frysmith, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert), Erica Beneke, Executive Chef, Max's Wine Dive, Austin, TX (winner), Appetizer: tuna belly, key limes, black radishes, bacon popcorn, Raquel Jubran, Executive Chef, The Attic, Long Beach, CA (eliminated after the appetizer), Sevan Abdessian, Chef and Restaurateur, Recess Eatery, Glendale, CA (eliminated after the entre), Owen Clark, Executive Chef, Gwynnett Street Restaurant, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Nicole Mummolo, Sous chef, La Puerta Azul, Millbrook, NY (winner), Roy Handler, Caterer, Haute Mess Catering, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer), Lara Paul, Executive Chef, Rivals Steakhouse, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entre), Mogan Anthony, Executive Chef, Village Social, Mount Kisco, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Joseph Miller, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe's Restaurant, Venice Beach, CA (winner), Appetizer: gyro meat, piquillo peppers, hearts of palm, oysters, Jaquy Yngvason, Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Tara Thomas, Executive Chef / Owner, Traxx, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entre), Guillermo Perez, Chef de cuisine, SushiSamba NYC Park, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Thomas McKenna, Sous chef, Jean-Georges, New York, NY (winner), Paul Joseph, Executive Chef, FireBird, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Salvatore Lima, Executive Chef, Giovanna's, Little Italy, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Steve Eakins, Executive Chef, Ditch Plains, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Palak Patel, Culinary Instructor, Ger-Nis, Brooklyn, NY (winner), Dessert: kettle-style potato chips, black currant jam, red Anjou pears, Japanese mayonnaise, Tyler Bloch (age 14), from Jericho, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Molly Bhuiyan (age 17), from New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Emma Scher (age 17), from Ridgewood, NJ (eliminated after the dessert), Mikey Robins (age 14), from Philadelphia, PA (winner). Chef Parks is the ex-wife of two-time Chopped Champion Alan Harding. Von Der Pool, however, devoted a significant amount of her energy to being annoyed by chef Sarah Pouzar. Notes: This is the first episode to feature four chefs who are natives of different countries. 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. 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 Lysek competed on Fear Factor, Cutthroat Kitchen and Food Network Star. All rights reserved. Notes: The theme of this episode was baseball with stadium themed foods and baseball stadium chefs. The pig organs in the entre round consisted of heart, liver, and kidneys, and the chefs were required to use all three of them. Notes: In the entre round, Chef Claude-Mendy forgot an ingredient (anchovies), but didnt get chopped, because Chef Lee cut himself, but continued cooking and touching the ingredients despite bleeding through several layers of gloves. In Round 2 Chef Velez cut her finger twice and she had to restart her dish the 2nd time. Notes: This was the first of a 5-part series of episodes in which categorical groups of celebrity chefs competed to win $50,000 for charity. Notes: This was the first appearance of Madison Cowan, who would go on to appear on various Food Network shows as a contestant and a judge including Iron Chef America, Beat Bobby Flay, and Guy's Grocery Games. meme. (At least she didn't reach for the alcohol!) The judges love the compote and how it compliments the clams. Chris Burke . Chef Ghoshal forgot his potato tots in Round 2 but moved on because Chef Philipson served undercooked steak. Obviously, Zakarian has quite the background to draw upon when it comes to critiquing a plate of food which is why when one chef put a hot pepper on Zakarian's plate that he didn't approve of, things quickly went south. The stovetops were outfitted with grill sheets and the ovens were off-limits. The winner of this episode got $10,000. [1] Judge Sam Kass is an assistant chef in the White House as well a senior policy advisor on healthy food initiatives. Notes: This episode was the first to feature "amateur chefs," and the contestants consisted of four F.D.N.Y firefighters. Cringe-worthy indeed. Notes: Chef Nichols is a chef at Landmarc, owned by Chopped judge Marc Murphy. Chef Garcia previously competed on Food Network Challenge. Notes: Beer appeared in every basket. He did not get them in his dish so it was still edible however that resulted in his elimination. There would be no hard-set limit until season 4. David Burke's P.O. Notes: This was the first episode where two female chefs faced each other in the final round. ", "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Comedians!". Notes: Chef Puzio did not finish her plates in Round 1 resulting in her elimination. Entre: clove liqueur, bistec norteno, butternut squash. Notes: Chef Crenshaw has also competed on Beat Bobby Flay. Dessert: black mission figs, slivered almonds, Michael Selicious, Executive Chef, Wickets Inn, Onset, MA (eliminated after the appetizer), Nigel Spence, Owner and Executive Chef, Ripe Kitchen and Bar, Mt. The winner of this episode got $10,000 and the chance to compete in the next episode against three different past champions. 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. Nevertheless, the judges were horrified. The stovetops were outfitted with grill sheets and two other burners and the ovens were off-limits throughout the competition. Notes: Chef O'Neill forgot his plantains in the appetizer leading to his elimination. Entre: ghost peppers, rack of wild boar, cucuzza squash, Dessert: wafer sheets, vanilla pudding cups, lemon soda, blow torch, Sal DePaola, FDNY Firefighter (Engine 160) from Staten Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Antonia Donnelly, PFD Firefighter (Local 22) from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entre), Robert Corbin, NFD Firefighter/Engineer from Nashville, TN (eliminated after the dessert), Richard Fields, LAFD Captain from Los Angeles, CA (winner), Appetizer: pickled pigs feet, butter beans, coleslaw mix, sweet potato chips, Entre: venison tenderloin, watercress, eggplant, pecan pie, Dessert: chai tea latte, Lady gala apples, black licorice, puff pastry, Ashley Fahr, Caterer & Food Stylist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Laurie Potts, Executive Chef, Wild Horse Saloon, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the entre), Maxcel Hardy, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Joe Youkhan, Executive Chef & Owner, Tasting Spoon Food Truck, Orange County, CA (winner). Katie failed to get her potato chips onto the plate. Notes: The fish heads used in the entre round were from northeastern cod. Chef Coleman later competed on Beat Bobby Flay and Iron Chef Showdown. 2013,Television Food Network,G.P. Entre: meatloaf mix, sweet potatoes, green beans, Nancy Judd (eliminated after the appetizer), Mannee Soohoo (eliminated after the entre), Wenona Moorer (eliminated after the dessert), Appetizer: organic green juice, alligator, hen of the woods mushrooms, mini rainbow marshmallows. 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! This is the 1st time since Season 3 that there were 3 ingredients in a basket. Notes: This was the first Halloween-themed episode of the series. Chef Tran forgot an ingredient in the entree round. This time it's a 5-part charity tournament. Chef Sabater later competed on Cutthroat Kitchen. Edwards' re-imagined gnocchi sandwich, one of the featured mystery basket items during the entre round of his Chopped episode. In the entree round, Chef Perry was caught double-dipping but was chopped for serving raw artichokes. After having her food called "dull" by Geoffrey Zakarian and too rare by Amanda Freitag, the chef tried to pull the other contestants who clearly wanted no part of her defense into her excuse. Notes: This episode featured chefs who were eliminated in previous episodes for making egregious mistakes. There's no way a chef can create an appetizing entre with gummy worms, skirt steak, and oyster crackers unless they get really creative. The Long Branch chef appeared Jan. 10 on Food Network's culinary competition show "Chopped.". Judge Joseph Brown is from the culinary schools at The Art Institutes, who sponsored the scholarship. Notes: Chef Scott later competed on Top Chef and Beat Bobby Flay. 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 Chris Holland can. Dessert: coconut jam, shredded phyllo dough, ginger ale, Charles Slonaker, Food Truck Chef, Go Chew Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entre), Monique King, Chef and Owner, Firefly Bistro, South Pasadena, CA (eliminated after the dessert), Barry Frish, Chef de cuisine, Restaurant Marc Forgione, New York, NY (winner). Chef Chris Burke is confident in his dessert and ready to beat out his competitor to take home the $10,000. 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. In round 1, Chef Huval forgot the caperberries, leading to his elimination. Notes: The chefs were required to make tapas in each roundtwo dishes in the appetizer round, three in the entre round, and two in the dessert round. Notes: Brack is the brother of Olympic volleyball player Misty May-Treanor. Chef Nitahara served as sous chef for Chef Cowan on Iron Chef America. Notes: This is the final part of the first Chopped tournament. Hunter Zampa is the youngest contestant to win a Teen Chopped episode. Chef Wayne didn't get 2 ingredients on the plate in time in Round 1 resulting in his elimination. Pippa Calland, Owner and Chef, Chef for Hire LLC, Gavin Mills, Executive Chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (, Einat Admony, Chef and Owner, Tam, New York, NY (, Andre Marrero, Chef tournant, LAtelier de Jol Robuchon, New York, NY (, Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (, Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (, John Lawson, Sous chef, Gordon Ramsay at The London, New York, NY (, Darius Peacock, Executive Chef, Exceptional Taste Catering, Trenton, NJ (, Peter Giannakas, Chef and Restaurateur, Ovelia Psistaria Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Angie Shaghaghi, Chef Instructor, Creative Cooks, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Cisse Elhadji, Chef and Restaurateur, Ponty Bistro, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Dean Yasharian, Executive Sous Chef, Bar Boulud, New York, NY (winner), Jeffrey Baruch, Executive Chef, London Lennie's Seafood Restaurant, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Barbara Esmonde, Executive Chef, Mediterranean Catering, Wynnewood, PA (eliminated after the entre), Peter Karapanagiotis, Executive Chef, Priv Mediterranean Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert), Jeremy Duclut, Executive Chef, Georges' Bar and Restaurant, Wayne, PA (winner), Ayesha Nurdjaja, Executive Chef, Il Bordello, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Joshua Whigham, Sous chef, Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Joe Dobias, Chef and Restaurateur, Joe Doe Restaurant, New York, NY (winner), Adele DiBiase, Chef and Restaurateur, Bona Vita Osteria, Summit, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer), Malik Fall, Chef and Restaurateur, Boucarou Lounge, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Michael Bicocchi, Executive Chef, Flex Mussels, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), PJ Calapa, Sous chef, Nobu Fifty Seven, New York, NY (winner). Notes: This episode featured four past runners-up returning for a second chance to win. The winner of this episode got $10,000 and the chance to compete in the next episode against three different past champions. The judges considered this unsanitary, so they did not taste his . Chef Lemoine also competed on Food Network Star. Chef Herndon was chopped in Round 1 for forgetting to plate all his durian. Phil Crispo, Assistant Culinary Professor. The judges also were very disappointed in every first course. The chef attempted to explain her messy cooking habits with, "I was trying to play the game," to which Zakarian shot back, "This is not a game!". Grill the burger to the desired temperature. Notes: The ingredients used in this episode were leftovers. People on a Serious Eats thread chatting about the episode seemed to have similar views on Roth. Notes: In the appetizer Chef Dorn did not get her quail on 1 plate. Chef Esquivel has also later on Cutthroat Kitchen. Chef Olson is the grandson of singer Glen Campbell. David Burke, left, and Shea, who was the executive chef at David Burke's Kitchen since 2011. Self - Contestant 1 episode, 2013 . There is also a nasty accident that befalls one of the contestants as she is dashing around during an ultra intense dessert round. In round 2, Chef Giffen was caught plating after time was called, but moved on Chef Tariga served overcooked steak and undercooked rice. Notes: The original airing of this episode was as a lead-in to Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race. Although Chef Nitahara won, he offered to pay for Chef Magris to visit her ill grandmother in France (the main reason she needed the prize money). Notes: Chef William later competed on Season 9 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2011, and finished as the runner-up. Entre: top round of lamb, coconut flakes, Barbara Sibley, Executive Chef and Owner, La Palapa Cocina Mexicana, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Christopher Nguyen, Chef Consultant, Keo Asian Restaurant, York, PA (eliminated after the entre), Paul Viggiano, Chef de cuisine, Docs Steakhouse, Sparta, NJ (eliminated after the dessert), Tyler Anderson, Executive Chef, The Copper Beech Inn, Essex, CT (winner), Moha Orchid, Private Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Maristella Innocenti, Owner and Chef, Matilda, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Matthew Zappoli, Owner and Executive Chef, Tre Amici, Long Branch, NJ (eliminated after the dessert), Joe Bayley, Sous chef, Cobblestone Foods, New York, NY (winner), Pedro Diz, Sous chef, Fresh Direct, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Lisa Schoen, Executive Chef and Food Stylist, Mad River Post and In Your Kitchen, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Cody Utzman, Chef and Restaurateur, Brooklyn Standard, New York, NY (winner), Dessert: biscuit dough, pistachios, dried, Simon Lange, Chef and Restaurateur, Apartment 138, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Rory O'Farrell, Executive Chef, Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Mor Amitzur, Executive Chef, The View at the, Diane DiMeo, Private Chef, Red Box Bistro, New York, NY (winner), Michael Carrino, Chef and Owner, Restaurant Passionn, Montclair, NJ (, Sandy Davis, Catering Chef, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY (, Natalia Machado, Junior Executive Chef, Industria Argentina, New York, NY (, James Briscione, Chef Instructor, Institute of Culinary Education, New York, NY (. Notes: The baskets were filled with leftovers. Notes: This is part 4 of a 5-part tournament where sixteen past champions competed. Notes: This is the first episode to feature four male chefs. Chef Magris forgot banana chips in Round 1 but moved on because Chef Wilson served raw squash seeds which were like chewing wood according to the judges. Derek Gigliotti, Executive Chef, Onda Ristorante, Ria Pell, Chef and Restaurateur, Ria's Bluebird / Sauced, Atlanta, GA (winner). Chef Netro forgot the ribs and the sauce he made incorporating the moonshine on 2/3 of his plates in the first round. Notes: This was the second viewers' choice episode. Executive Chef Chris Edwards brings more than 20 years of culinary experience and currently oversees Hank & Mitzi's kitchen. Chef Patel later competed on Beat Bobby Flay. Notes: This is the last part of a 5-part tournament. (New York Daily News/New York Daily News) The lawsuit said Shea's old contract required him to pay. 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). Notes: Chef Bogardus has also competed on Beat Bobby Flay. He had blonde hair and was very obnoxious. Chef Cain works at Red Rooster Harlem, owned by Chopped judge Marcus Samuelsson. That sort of trash-talking is generally a lot more prevalent on shows like Cutthroat Kitchen. Still, some chefs just have to learn the hard way and get under the skin of the judges by repeatedly giving them food they don't like. All Rights Reserved. Notes: Each basket included an ingredient from a duck. "I don't think we can eat this," judge Chris Santos said. When the two chefs literally got into a tug-of-war over the grill pan, the judges looked on in amusement at the kitchen battle unfolding before them. Notes: This was the first episode to feature four female chefs. Notes: This is part 3 of a 5-part tournament. The celebrity chefs who won the previous 4 heats returned to compete for $50,000 towards their charity. Notes: This episode featured Latin-themed ingredients. Notes: This episode featured four past runners-up. Notes: Each basket contained American staple-themed ingredients in honor of the 4th of July. However, the judges enjoyed her dish so she moved on. Hop Phan also appeared on Cutthroat Kitchen. The winners of the previous four heats competed for $50,000 for their charity of choice. Appetizer: turkey breast, Kirby cucumbers, Melinda Beaulieu, Private Chef and Nutritionist, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), David Amorelli, Executive Chef, Coffee Shop, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Dominick Feragola, Sous chef, Broadway East, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Luisa Fernandes, Executive Chef, Georgia's Cafe and Bakery, New York, NY (winner), Megan Fells, Chef and Restaurateur, The Artist's Palate, Poughkeepsie, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Jason Tilmann, Executive Chef, NYY Steak, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Keith Geter, Chef, Artisanal, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Bill Feldman, Chef and Entrepreneur, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Keith Jodway, Consulting Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Lola Garand, Consulting Chef, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Tommy Lee, Executive Chef, Battery Gardens, New York, NY (winner), Michael Giletto, Executive Chef, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, NJ (, Katie Rosenhouse, Pastry Chef, Olana Restaurant, New York, NY (, Chris Burke, Private Chef, New York, NY (, Amy Roth, Chef and Owner, Amy Kate Catering, New York, NY (, Linda Laestadius, Pastry Chef, The Bear Cafe, Woodstock, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Lizzie Singh-Brar, Executive Chef, Fanny, Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entre), John Sierp, Executive Chef, White Cloud Catering, New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Justin Gaines, Executive Sous chef, Zanaro's Italian Restaurant, White Plains, NY (winner), Damien Brassel, Executive Chef, Knife + Fork, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Lonnie Dyner, Executive Chef, Le Petit March, New York, NY (eliminated after the entre), Susan Crocker, Catering Chef, Holberts Catering and Backyard Bistro, Montgomery, NY (eliminated after the dessert), Pnina Peled, Chef de cuisine, The New York Helmsley Hotel, New York, NY (winner). Notes: This was the first of a five-part series of episodes, where sixteen past champions competed. Dessert: basil juice, bananas, coconut butter, David James Robinson, Executive Chef & Owner, Bezalel Gables, Hudson Valley, NY (eliminated after the appetizer), Ariane Resnick, Private Chef, West Hollywood, CA (eliminated after the entre), Peter Lee, Caterer, Chef Pete's Catering Company, Orange County, CA (eliminated after the dessert), Rose Ludwig, Culinary Instructor, Le Cordon Bleu, Los Angeles, CA (winner). People love watching professional chefs of all backgrounds and skill levels try to take a basket of incredibly random ingredients and prepare a gourmet meal in just 30 minutes. 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 Boudreaux cut himself at the end of the appetizer round and forgot to plate 2 ingredients because he was getting bandaged. Judge Cheryl Barbara was the winner of the first school chef episode, Class Acts (in season 9). 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. Notes: Each basket contained ingredients commonly used to prepare brunch dishes. Notes: Chef Peacock's brother Darius Peacock is a two-time Chopped winner (in season 1 and in season 2's "Chopped Champions" event). He was given the option to withdraw and get stitches but he opted to do it after the show. In the appetizer round, Chef Farnsworth did not make a burger, but moved on because Chef Logan served severely undercooked meat. A Fayetteville native's journey from Army deployments to 'Chopped' champion. Dessert: peanut brittle, Mexican chocolate, grape tomatoes. Notes: This was a Thanksgiving-themed episode. Entre: halibut, Chinese celery, pepperoni risotto, Tagan Couch, Food Truck Chef/Owner, The Gypsy Kit, Austin, TX (eliminated after the appetizer), Chris Trapani, Food Truck Chef/Owner, Urban Cowboy, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entre), Hop Phan, Food Truck Chef/Owner, Dos Chinos, Orange County, CA (eliminated after the dessert), Michael Israel, Food Truck Chef/Owner, MOE Deli, Los Angeles, CA (winner). Three Chopped champions competed against the winner of the Chopped Champions Event, Round Three. In the dessert round, Chef Rollins cut his finger again, contaminating his station enough where the judges found it unsafe to eat his dish, and the judges did not like Zoe's Dessert at all. The judges did not taste that part of his dish. Notes: This episode featured four chefs from New Orleans with basket ingredients inspired by the New Orleans theme. Each basket has a different type of moonshine. 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). 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