What to expect:
Chef Emeril Lagasse (YAY!) joins Kristen in the kitchen for the quickfire challenge, where the chefs are tasked with giving livermush a makeover.
For the elimination challenge, the chefs must honor North Carolina’s rich textile history by incorporating natural food-dyed elements into their dishes; flour shop founder Amirah Kassem joins Emeril, Kristen, Tom, and Gail at the judges’ table.
ICYMI:
Season 12 winner Mei Lin joined Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons at the judges’ table as the Cheftestants created a savory dish inspired by a sweet treat.
Then, the Chefs headed to PuckerButt Farms for a pepper tasting before splitting into two teams and competing to create a progressively hotter menu.
Houston-based Chef Jassi Bindra was eliminated after a high-heat elimination challenge, where his braised lamb vindaloo was criticized for being under-spiced and having dry, overcooked lamb.
