Chopped

1. Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers

Will the judges prefer the more whimsical or traditional dish?

2. Tofu, Blueberries and Oysters

What will it take to amaze the judges all the way through to the dessert cour...

4. Banana, Collard Greens, Grits

Wrapped in bacon, wrapped in basil, fried and bruleed, bananas take center st...

5. Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas

It's grace under pressure as the chefs attempt to wow the judges. Can waterme...

6. Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets

Stymied by canned peaches in the appetizer round and fruit punch and rice cak...

7. Quail, Arctic Char, Beer

The chefs are determined to give their all from the start. Between Quail, Arc...

8. Coconut, Calamari and Donuts

The mandatory ingredients in the appetizer basket evoke nervous laughter and ...

9. Mac & Cheese, Cola and Bacon

When a box of macaroni and cheese appears in the appetizer basket, the contes...

10. String Cheese, Jicama and Gingersnaps

The judges are dismayed when some of the chefs fail to creatively transform t...

11. Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, Cereal

The chefs must use apples, shrimp and peanut butter in their appetizers; pick...

12. Chocolate, Mussels and Figs

Ted Allen hosts as the chefs open their appetizer baskets to find bitter-swee...

13. Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears

See which challenger gets chopped after each round with ingredients like Stra...