Unsuspecting Home Cooks Go to Battle
Host Eddie Jackson gives everyday home cooks the shock of their lives when he reveals that they've actually shown up not to audition, but to face off in a one-on-one cooking challenge against culinary greats like Alex Guarnaschelli, Geoffrey Zakarian and Rocco DiSpirito.
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Episodes
See Episode GuideManeet Chauhan vs. Helena
Eddie Jackson shocks nurse and home cook Helena when he reveals a surprise face-off against celebrity chef and restaurateur Maneet Chauhan. Helena will have to handle the pressure in order to deliver a dish worthy of the win.
Antonia Lofaso vs. Derek
Eddie Jackson surprises theater teacher and home cook Derek with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go up against famous chef and restaurateur Antonia Lofaso. Derek will have to work hard to cook his way to victory in their battle of the brunch.
Amanda Freitag vs. Drew
It's noodle-palooza as Eddie Jackson hosts an epic battle between home cook Drew and celebrity chef Amanda Freitag. Drew will have to use his noodle to get just one vote from a panel of tasters and prevent Amanda from taking home the win.
Eric Adjepong vs. Maria
Home cook and former cheerleader Maria is in disbelief when she learns she will be facing off against world-renowned chef Eric Adjepong. Eddie Jackson reveals he has more up his sleeve as he presents them with a mystery ingredient to use in their dishes.
Marc Murphy vs. Wendy
Eddie Jackson packs in the pork when homemaker and home cook Wendy battles against celebrity chef and restaurateur Marc Murphy. Wendy will have to impress just one taster to keep Marc from sweeping the board.
Tiffani Faison vs. Justin
Justin, a substitute teacher and vegan home cook, is blown away when Eddie Jackson gives him the chance to battle head-to-head against celebrity chef and restaurateur Tiffani Faison. Justin will have to learn the right skills to outcook the pro.
Scott Conant vs. Gabrielle
Eddie Jackson hosts a great chicken battle between Army veteran and home cook Gabrielle and celebrity chef Scott Conant. Gabrielle attempts to wing her way to victory and prevent Scott from walking away with a full win.
Anne Burrell vs. Stephen
Eddie Jackson has an amazing surprise for New York firefighter Stephen when he's put head-to-head against famous chef Anne Burrell. Stephen will have to take the heat if he plans to beat the pro.
Antonia Lofaso vs. Derek
Eddie Jackson surprises theater teacher and home cook Derek with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go up against famous chef and restaurateur Antonia Lofaso. Derek will have to work hard to cook his way to victory in their battle of the brunch.
Alex Guarnaschelli vs. Jimmy
Eddie Jackson raises the stakes as he surprises home cook and real estate agent Jimmy with a beefy battle against world-famous chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Jimmy aims to impress at least one taster with his steak and stop Alex from taking the win.
Cheesy Faceoff
Eddie Jackson surprises program manager and home cook Marcus with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go up against master chef Antonia Lofaso. In an epic mac and cheese battle, Marcus must uses all his skills to claim victory.
Ooh La La Lobster
Eddie Jackson hosts a major league lobster battle between marketing manager Ariana and Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson. Ariana hopes her brunch dish will be enough to butter up the judges and get one vote.
Eric Adjepong vs. Maria
Home cook and former cheerleader Maria is in disbelief when she learns she will be facing off against world-renowned chef Eric Adjepong. Eddie Jackson reveals he has more up his sleeve as he presents them with a mystery ingredient to use in their dishes.
About the show
Food Network star Eddie Jackson surprises amateur home cooks with the challenge of a lifetime: to go head-to-head in an intense, one-round cookoff against the most-competitive, acclaimed and intimidating celebrity chefs in the world. To even the odds, the home cook only needs ONE VOTE from a panel of random tasters to walk away with the $5,000 prize.
