Episodes
1. Asian Eats
10.0
December 16, 2022
34 min
Chef and entrepreneur Esther Choi beefs up three boxes for the home cooks' first challenge. Later, they must impress her with Asian-inspired flavors.
2. American Diner
10.0
December 16, 2022
36 min
The home cooks think outside the box to prepare elevated diner classics for chef, restaurateur and James Beard-nominated cookbook author Richard Blais.
Guest Stars:
Richard Blais
3. Southern Comfort
10.0
December 16, 2022
36 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Melba Wilson
4. Backyard BBQ
10.0
December 16, 2022
36 min
The home cooks must smoke the competition to impress barbecue champ Melissa Cookston, who gives one lucky chef feedback ahead of judging.
Guest Stars:
Melissa Cookston
5. Italian Feast
10.0
December 16, 2022
35 min
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."
Guest Stars:
Nancy Silverton
6. A Taste of Mexico
December 16, 2022
35 min
New York Times bestselling cookbook author Rick Martínez challenges three new contestants to turn up the heat with fish dishes and spicy pork boxes.
7. Global Fusion
December 16, 2022
36 min
Game expert Nyesha Arrington sends out boxes including rabbit, ostrich and venison, pushing the home cooks to improvise beyond their comfort zones.
