SEASON #3: WINNERS MAYBE EVERY EPISODES.

EPISODE #1:  Risotto Royale.

HOST:  Eddie Jackson.

PRIZE:  $5,000, maybe an Extra $1,000 for an additional vote.

JUDGES:  4 Common people from the streets of New York City.

                                     PLAYERS

1.  TOMMY RANUCCI                      Consultant                                 Boston, MASSACHUSETTS

                                Tommy vs. Andrew Zimmern

CHALLENGE:  45 minutes to make a dish featuring:  Wild Grains.

                              JUDGING

ANDREW:  2 Votes

TOMMY:  got 2 Votes & Won $6,000.

ESIPODE #2:  Seafood Smackdown

                                    PLAYER

1.  CHELSEA GIESELMANN                     Writer                                Wicksburg, ALABAMA

                        Chelsea vs. Alex Guarnaschelli

CHALLENGE:  In 45 minutes create a dish featuring:  Seafood.

   CHELSEa's dish:  Loaded cajun shrimp & crab grits.

   ALEX'S dish:  Crabcakes with Fried Shrimp & Herbs.

                            JUDGING

Chelsea:  4 votes & Alex: 1 Vote.

           CHELSEA WON $7,000.

EPISODE #3:  Fowl Play.

1.  BRIA GEORGE                         Brand Manager                              Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA

                        Bria vs.  Antonio Lofaso

CHALLENGE:  In 45 minutes create a dish featuring Chicken.

   BRIA'S DISH:  Southern Caribbean Smothered Chicken over rice & spinach.

   ANTONIO'S DISH:  Frien=d Chicken w/Mashed Potoes, deviled egg & cornbread.

                                           JUDGES

      4 people from the streets of New York City.

             Bria - 0 Vote    & Antonia - all 4 votes.

                     WINNER:  Antonio.

#4:  Game, Set, Halibut.

1.  JEN MCNABB               Tech.Project Manager                        Brentwood, TENNESSEE

                   Jenn vs. Rocco DiSpirito

CHALLENGE:  In 45 minutes Cook a dish featuring:  Halibut.

  JENN'S DISH:  Pan-Seared Halibut over Thai Green Curry Rice Noodles.

  ROCCO'S DISH:  Miso Brown Butter Poached Halibut w/Chorizo & Cockle Crema & chicory Sald.

                                            JUDGES

  Four Strangers from the Street of New York City.

              JEN  - 1 Vote & RFOCCO - 3 Votes.

    JEN WON $5,000.

EPISODE #5:  Fillet Frenzy.

1.  LYDIA WEXLER               Market Research Specialist                 New York City, NEW YORK

                    Lydia vs. Michael Voltaggio

CHALLENGE:  In 45 minutes create a dish featuring Salmon.

MICHAEL'S DISH:  Blackened Salmon w/Hush Puppies & Tomatoes Brown Butter sauce.

LYDIA'S DISH: Caribbean-inspired salmon w/coconut rice & jalapeno lime crema.

                                                  JUDGES

4 People from the Street of New York City.

           Lydia - No Votes & Michael - all 4 Votes

   WINNER:  Michael.

EPISODE #6:  Bittersweet Victory.

                           PLAYER

1.  SHERRIA WATTS                Dean of Students                      Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA

                        Sherria vs. Duff Goldman      

CHALLENGE:  In 45 minutes create a dish featuring Chocolate.  Will be given an extra minutes 15 minutes since they are baking.  Total 60 minutes

SHERRIA'S DISH:  Triple Chocolate cake w/Champagne raspberries.

DUFF'S DISH:  Chocolate Cream Donut.

                                       JUDGING

4 people from streets of New York City.

        Sherria:  all 4 votes - won $8,000  & Duff:  None.

      THE WINNER IS SHERRIA.

EPISODE #7:  A Cut Above.

1.  NATALIE DARGHAM                   Director of Marketing & Comm.  New York City, NEW YORK

                      Natalie vs. Jeff Mauro

CHALLENGE:  In 45 minutes create your best dish featuring Steak.

NATALIE'S DISH:  Lebanese Kefta w/cucumber mint yogurt & apple fennel salad,

JEFF'S DISH:  Skirt Steak Tostada w/charred heirloom tomato salsa.

                                              JUDGES

4 people Eddie just met on the street of NYC

                   Jeff: All 4 Votes & Natalie:  None.

    WINNER:  Jeff.

                                        

EPISODE #8:  Hog Wild.   

1.  LUKE SMEDLEY  ICU Clinical Pharmacist                         San Antonio, TEXAS

                                Luke vs. Maneet Chauhan     

CHALLENGE:  In 45 minutes create a dish featuring PORK.

- MANEET'S DISH:  Pork Roulade w/saffron rice & chickpea stew,

LUKE'S DISH:  Bacon & Pickled jalapeno mac & cheese.

                                    JUDGES

4 people from the streets of New York City.

- need only 1 vote to win $5,000

     LUKE - got 1 vote & MANEET - got 3

        WINNER:  LUKE WON $5,000.

EPISODE #9:  Goat for Broke.    

                            PLAYER

1.  SEJAL PATEL  Pharmaceutical Director                         ?????????????

               Sejal vs. Jet Tila

CHALLENGE:  Create a dish in 45 minutes featuring GOAT.  Get 1 win $5,000 & each additional Votes win $1,000 additional.

- JET'S DISH:  Red Curry Goat Chop w/pineapple saffron pilaf,

- SEJAL'S DISH:  Goat Tikka Masala Gravy w/Croissant & Everything Fried Egg.

                                        JUDGES

4 people from the street of New York City:  Jennie, Andrew, Morgan, & Mariana.

             Sejal -  3 Votes  & Jet - 1

    THE WINNER IS SEJAL WON $7,000

Episode #10:  Quack Attack.

                           PLAYER

1.  SEAN JOHNSON   Quality Control Inspector                       NEW YORK

                         Sean vs. Alex Guarnaschelli

CHALLENGE:  In 45 minutes cook a restaurant dish featuring DUCK.

- ALEX'S DISH:  Duck Breast w/Brussels Sprouts, Orange & Potatoes,

- SEAN'S DISH:  Pan Roasted Duck Breast w/Potatoes & Rainbow Carrots.

                                      JUDGES

4 People from the street of New York City:  Ron, Aminah, Liz, & Ameer.

                 ALEX:  3 Votes  & SEAN:  1 Vote.

                SEAN WON $5,000

EPISODE #11:  Mushroom mele.

                       PLAYER

1.  JESSIE FLORES  Middle School Teacher                   Santa Clarita, CALIFORNIA

              Jessie vs. Stephanie Izard

CHALLENGE:  In 45 minutes cook your Best Dish Featuring MUSHROOMS.

JESSIE'S DISH:  Chicken Cutlet w/miso butter mushroom & creamy polenta.

STEPHANIE'S DISH:  Brown Butter Mushrooms meatballs Soup.

                                             JUDGES

- 4 People from the streets of New York City:  Mecca, Tiffany, Erica, & Anthony.

                 JESSIE - 2 Votes & STEPHANIE - 2 Votes.

                                     JESSIE WON $6,000

EPISODE #12:  Wings and a Flair.

                                  PLAYER 

1.  KOMAL MONTGOMERY  Sustainability Program Mgr.   Swampscott, MASSACHUSETTS

                                 KOMAL VS. EDDIE JACKSON

* Ted Allen will host.

CHALLENGE:  In 40 minutes create a dish featuring QUAIL.

- KOMAL'S DISH:  Quail Masala Curry.

- EDDIE'S DISH:  Soy Glazed Q\uail w/Ginger Puree & Salsa Macha.

                                       JUDGES

4 Strangers from the street of New York City:  Victoria, Mark, & Nisha.

                       EDDIE - All 4 Votes & KOMAL - No Votes.

               THE WINNER IS EDDIE JACKSON.