"Mr. Spooky" Mitchell Ralston

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.

The recruits step up to the spotlight in the first-ever Boot Camp Culinary Pageant; it's time to get fancy as chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach their teams the delicate art of cooking scallops in the skill drill challenge.

The recruits get into the Renaissance spirit with an Italian relay race before making pork Milanese in the skill drill challenge; Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach the teams to make fresh mezzaluna pasta for the main dish challenge.

After a mystery scone tasting game, chefs Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso ask the recruits to create their own flavorful scones; the teams prepare a multi-course dinner fit for royalty; some recruits are banished from the kitchen.

Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso teach the recruits to craft their own version of a hero sandwich; in the main dish challenge, the teams venture into Mexican cuisine with flavorful enchiladas; the bottom two recruits face off in a taco showdown.

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.