The series begins with a burger battle, judged by Graham Elliot and Daphne Oz, who are kept in the dark as to who the pros and amateurs are, when tasting their dishes. The competition moves on with a challenge involving tropical fruit. Written by anonymous

The pros and home cooks serve their best mac and cheese dishes to judges Graham Elliot and Daphne Oz.

The surprise ingredient of soda must be used when making tacos. Later, a kitchen fire erupts as the remaining contestants work to come up with pickle dishes to impress judges Graham Elliot and Kardea Brown.

The first challenge facing the contestants involves incorporating cookies into a classic meat and potatoes dish. Later, they are given nuts as a surprise ingredient.

Pro chefs and amateur cooks show off their skills by preparing a pasta dish with the surprise ingredient of corn. Then, the competitors aren't too sweet on putting candy into their second round entrees.

Thousands of dollars are on the line in a world-class meatball showdown with flavors from the Caribbean to Kentucky. Then, things get a little saucy as competitors race the clock to create their best chocolate dishes.