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Season 5 / Episode 1 and airs on 06 July 2017 02:00
When professional chefs present their dishes, their years of experience and their reputations for stellar cuisine and expert technique often precede them, so much so that tasters may be biased when it comes to reviewing the food. But what happens when judges don't know if the meal was prepared by a home cook or a chef? Will perceptions change and critiques differ? That's where the series Cooks vs. Cons comes in.
Professional chefs and home cooks compete for cash in a high stakes burger battle; following a shocking elimination, the remaining competitors must cook their best dishes using tropical fruit.
Judges Graham Elliot and Daphne Oz are hoping that mac 'n' cheese will separate the pros from the home cooks.
In round one, the competitors create their best tacos using the surprise ingredient of soda; in round two, it all comes down to who can create the best dish with pickles; Kardea Brown and Graham Elliot judge the results.
The cooks and cons try not to crumble when they learn they must incorporate cookies into a classic meat and potatoes dish; round two features the surprise ingredient of nuts; Josh Elkin and Graham Elliot serve as judges.
The contestants show off their skills by preparing a pasta dish with the surprise ingredient of corn; in the second round the contestants must incorporate candy into their entrees; Graham Elliot and Daphne Oz must judge the results.
Judges Kardea Brown and Graham Elliot try to discern the cooks from the cons as they incorporate flavors from the Caribbean to Kentucky in a world-class meatball showdown; round two features a chocolate challenge.
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