Metrosexuals Don't Tailgate

Episode 6: Beer and sports bring the pretty boy down.

Rick Bayless Can Go "Screw Himself"

Episode 3: Dissing high-end Mexican food gets one chef the boot.

Good Morning, Swiss Chard

Episode 4: One chef is deemed too meek for the Top Chef kitchen.

Those Inflammatory Scallops

Episode 12: Soggy seafood dooms a Top Chef contender.

An Unforgiving Ending

Episode 14: Writer’s block quashes the Top Chef meal of a lifetime.

It's War

Episode 11: Not just Top Chef restaurant wars, but personality wars too.

Marital Problems

Episode 9: Catering a wedding proves too much responsibility for one Top Chef.

Padma Breaks Up the Band

Episode 8: Musical talent does not a Top Chef make.

Peas Pack Your Knives and Go

Episode 13: Al dente legumes trip up the latest Top Chef hopeful.

Improvisation, Sexual Innuendo, and Croutons

Episode 7: A ménage à trois turns off the judges.

Botched Lunch

Episode 10: One Top Chef goes against the grain.

Autumn Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce

This comforting pasta is the essence of fall.

Baked Ziti with Prosciutto

Buttery breadcrumbs provide a nice crunchy crust to balance the creaminess of the sauce.

Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Crispy Shallots

With a sweet-hot sauce made from wasabi and honey.

Flash-Frozen Hot Chocolate

The Anti-Griddle allows you to instantly freeze almost anything, while keeping the center still gooey.