David Chen

Chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini have just seven weeks to turn a talented bunch of culinary train wrecks into kitchen stars; the recruits kick things off with their signature showstopper dish and then tackle making a chicken dinner.

Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso challenge the teams to flex their culinary muscles and cook mussels; in the main dish challenge, the recruits tackle the tricky balance of sweet and sour pork; the bottom two must face off in a blind elimination.

Anne Burrell and Tiffany Derry are ready to transform sixteen coddled culinary novices into home cooks, but first they need to see what they are working with. The recruits must recreate their favorite takeout dish, giving the chefs a look at their skills.

Chefs Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso assess the culinary carnage by asking the infamous star recruits to whip up their go-to dinner party dish; in the main dish challenge, the teams learn to butcher a whole fish and replicate an elegant seafood dish.

Chefs Anne Burrell and Jeff Mauro welcome 16 fun-loving singles who are eager to learn some cooking skills and impress future dates.

Chefs Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso teach the recruits to make an all-American breakfast; for the main dish challenge, the teams throw down on the grill with barbecue chicken.