E1 - Asian Eats

Aired: December 16, 2022

Chef and entrepreneur Esther Choi beefs up three boxes for the home cooks' first challenge. Later, they must impress her with Asian-inspired flavors.

E2 - American Diner

Aired: December 16, 2022

The home cooks think outside the box to prepare elevated diner classics for chef, restaurateur and James Beard-nominated cookbook author Richard Blais.

E3 - Southern Comfort

Aired: December 16, 2022

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.

E4 - Backyard BBQ

Aired: December 16, 2022

The home cooks must smoke the competition to impress barbecue champ Melissa Cookston, who gives one lucky chef feedback ahead of judging.

E5 - Italian Feast

Aired: December 16, 2022

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."

E6 - A Taste of Mexico

Aired: December 16, 2022

New York Times bestselling cookbook author Rick Martínez challenges three new contestants to turn up the heat with fish dishes and spicy pork boxes.

E7 - Global Fusion

Aired: December 16, 2022

Game expert Nyesha Arrington sends out boxes including rabbit, ostrich and venison, pushing the home cooks to improvise beyond their comfort zones.

E8 - Best of Brunch

Aired: December 16, 2022

Acclaimed chef, entrepreneur and TV personality Gabe Kennedy invites the home cooks to celebrate one of his favorite meals: brunch.